sunday september 8, 2024

Fruitland United Methodist Church
September 8, 2024

Prelude - He's got the Whole World in His Hands African-American spiritual arranged by Lani Smith

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
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” UMH# 147
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 124 UMH Page 846
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, James 2: 1-17 Page 1658
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Letha Essinger

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “Grace Alone” TFWS# 2162

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - Sweet Hour of Prayer by William Bradbury

*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.

Message “Actions Speak Louder than Words” - Pastor

*Hymn “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” TFWS# 2153

*Benediction “The Lily of the Valley” TFWS# 2062

Postlude (Please be seated) - Marching to Zion by Gregg Sewell

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Mark 7: 24-37​