“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.”
JOHN 11:25
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 Church’s One Foundation” – #545
Special Music
Children’s Sermon (Junior Church in the Sunday School Classroom)
Prayer Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer
Message – “Picking Up What He’s Putting Down” (John 11:17-27)
Offering
Doxology – UMH #95
Offertory Prayer
Hymn “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” – #514
Blessing / Going Forth (Carry the light into the world)
John said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.“
DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?
John 11:25-26