Freedom
The Vision: “Bearing and Sharing the fruits of the Spirit…”
Invitation and Gathering
Stand as able
Words for “Time of Centering,” “Doxology,” and “Going Forth” are on laminated sheets in pews.
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
A Time for Centering (Lighting of Candles-Acolyte)
Opening Prayer
Hymn “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” – #717
Special Music
Children’s Sermon
(Junior Church in the Sunday School Classroom)
Prayer Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer
Holy Communion
Message – “Freedom Through the Lord Your God” (Matthew 22:36-37)
Offering
Doxology – UMH #95
Offertory Prayer
Hymn “When We All Get to Heaven” – #701
Blessing / Going Forth (Carry the light into the world)
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”
Matthew 22:37
Other Scriptures Used:
James 1:14-17
2 Corinthians 10:5
God bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her and guide her.
Through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains to the prairies.
To the oceans, white with foam.
God bless Americ, my home sweet home.
