Monkeys and Cages
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 “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” – #349
Special Music
Children’s Sermon
(Junior Church in the Sunday School Classroom)
Prayer Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer
Message – “Monkeys and Cages” (Matthew 5:17-18)
Holy Communion
Offering
Doxology – UMH #95
Offertory Prayer
Hymn “Rock of Ages” – #361
Blessing / Going Forth (Carry the light into the world)
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophet; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.”
Matthew 5:17
Other Scriptures Used:
“Jesus taught from the heart. He made things relatable to the people.
There is a better way to live your life if you will only follow Jesus and become and obedient disciple of Christ.
John 8:2-11 shows that instead of Jesus giving us what we deserve, he gives us what we need”
