No MOre Dragons
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 “To God Be the Glory” – #98
Special Music
Children’s Sermon
(Junior Church in the Sunday School Classroom)
Prayer Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer
Message – “No More Dragons” (John 10:1-10)
Offering
Doxology – UMH #95
Offertory Prayer
Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” – #474
Blessing / Going Forth (Carry the light into the world)
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
John 10:10
Other Scriptures Used:
Living abundantly means living Christ-like more and more each day.
We must figure out the things that make us the person God wants us to be.
We must figure out the things that awaken the dragon in us.
Matthew 19:23-26… we cannot UNdragon ourselves.
