sunday june 9, 2023

Fruitland United Methodist Church
July 9, 2023
6th 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

* Call to Worship - “Gather Us In” TFWS #2236

*Responsive Reading - Psalm 72 UMH Page 795

Scripture Reading - 
Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Pew Bible – Page 35-7
Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30 Page 1513
Romans 7: 15-25a Page 1756
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton Easley

Hymn “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” TFWS# 2223

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, & Holy Ghost. Amen

*Offering Prayer

Message “Listening to God” - Pastor Clynton Easley

*Hymn “Lamb of God” TFWS #2113

*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!