New Beginnings
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 “Trust and Obey” – #467
Special Music
Children’s Sermon
(Junior Church in the Sunday School Classroom)
Prayer Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer
Message – “A God of New Beginnings” (2 Corinthians 5:16-21)
Offering
Doxology – UMH #95
Offertory Prayer
Hymn “When We All Get to Heaven” – #701
Blessing / Going Forth (Carry the light into the world)
“So, if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see everything has become new!”
2 Corinthians 5:17
Other Scriptures Used:
We are unique, agile, intimate, and we have favor.
Constructive criticism vs. Attack criticism
Guard your heart
Consider the source
Do NOT react
