sunday july 30, 2023

Fruitland United Methodist Church
July 30, 2023
9th Sunday After Pentecost

Prelude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements - Pastor Easley

* Call to Worship - “Lift High The Cross” UMH #103

*Responsive Reading - Psalm 105: 1-11 UMH Page 828

Scripture Reading - Liturgist
Genesis 29: 15-28 Pew Bible – Page 45
Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Page 1518
Romans 8: 26-39 Page 1757
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Easley

Hymn “Shine, Jesus, Shine” TFWS #2173

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 from the Participants in S.L.A.M (Students Learning About Mission)

Message “Good Things Start Small” - Pastor Easley

*Hymn “How Firm a Foundation” UMH #529

*Benediction
“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” v. 1-4 TFWS #2241

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

Thank you for worshiping with us today!