sunday january 1, 2023

​Fruitland United Methodist Church
January 1, 2023

Prelude
Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-

Welcome and Announcements - Pastor

* Call to Worship - “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH #103 (verses 1&4)

*Responsive Reading - Liturgist
Psalm 8 UMH Page 743

Scripture Reading - Liturgist
Revelation 21: 1-6 Pew Bible – Page 1937
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Young People’s Moment - Holly Hutchinson

*Hymn “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought” UMH #128 (1,3, &4)

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Offering Prayer

Message “New Year” - Pastor

*Hymn “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” UMH #152

*Benediction
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” vs. 1 UMH #664
Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
The people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
Shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
To work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.

Postlude (Please be seated)
- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!