Grace United Methodist Church

Pastor Betty Jo Magee

Office: 302-856-6245, Fax: 302-856-9638

Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

E-mail addresses:

Emergency Numbers: 436-5234, Cell 228-7886

www. graceumcgeorgetownde.org

Our Mission: Seek to revive, ignite and save souls for Christ!

Informal Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship: 11 a.m.

March 15, 2015, 11:00 a.m.

*Indicates you may stand if you are able.

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship: (Responsively)

L: The Lord calls us to worship, not for his sake, but for ours;

P: for in worship our lives take on a new dimension.

L: We become more aware of divine realities.

P: We adjust our priorities and goals;

L: we raise our ethical standards and see ourselves as people

with eternal significance.

P: Come, let us worship.

* Opening Prayer: (In unison)

Creator God, rekindle within us the presence of your Holy Spirit. Create in us a clearer understanding of the depths of your grace. May your Spirit breathe within us the love and joy that warms our often cold and lifeless hearts. Renew a right spirit within us, and empower our lives until we become the new creation you have promised to those who believe in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Passing of the Peace

Amazing Grace Notes: “”

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Psalter Reading: Psalm 107:1-9 No. 830

Sharing of Joys, Concerns and Testimonies

Prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer No. 895

Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10 Pew Bible Page No. 181

The Word of God for the people of God!

Thanks be to God!

Children’s Message: “Walking in the Light”

*Hymn of Preparation: “Grace Greater than Our Sin” No. 365

*Gospel Lesson: John 3:14-21 Pew Bible Page No. 89

This is the Word of the Lord!

Thanks be to God!

Message: “A Symbol of Hope and Healing”

Offering

*Doxology No. 95

*Closing Hymn: “Amazing Grace” No. 378

Benediction

Postlude: “God Be with You till We Meet Again” (V. 1 & 3)

No. 672

Sunday Sundries

Greeter:

Lay Reader:

Ushers:

Last Sunday Attendance: 8:30 – 11:00 –

Altar Flowers are in memory of.

Bulletins

Grace United Methodist Church

Pastor Betty Jo Magee

Office: 302-856-6245, Fax: 302-856-9638

Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

E-mail addresses:

Emergency Numbers: 436-5234, Cell 228-7886

www. graceumcgeorgetownde.org

Our Mission: Seek to revive, ignite and save souls for Christ!

Informal Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship: 11 a.m.

March 15, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

*Indicates you may stand if you are able.

Welcome and Announcements

Meet and Greet

*Call to Worship: (Responsively)

L: The Lord calls us to worship, not for his sake, but for ours;

P: for in worship our lives take on a new dimension.

L: We become more aware of divine realities.

P: We adjust our priorities and goals;

L: we raise our ethical standards and see ourselves as people

with eternal significance.

P: Come, let us worship.

* Opening Prayer: (In unison)

Creator God, rekindle within us the presence of your Holy Spirit. Create in us a clearer understanding of the depths of your grace. May your Spirit breathe within us the love and joy that warms our often cold and lifeless hearts. Renew a right spirit within us, and empower our lives until we become the new creation you have promised to those who believe in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Psalter Reading: Psalm 107:1-9 No. 830

Two Songs: Ron’s Choice

Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10

The Word of God for the people of God!

Thanks be to God!

Sharing of Joys, Concerns and Testimonies

Prayer followed by The Lord’s Prayer

*Gospel Lesson: John 3:14-21

This is the Word of the Lord!

Thanks be to God!

Message: “A Symbol of Hope and Healing”

Offering

Offertory Prayer

*Closing Song: Dan’s Choice

Benediction

Sunday Sundries

McColley’s Chapel

Pastor Betty Jo Magee

March 15, 2015, 9:30 a.m.

Office: 302-856-6245, Fax: 302-856-9638

Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

www. graceumcgeorgetownde.org

Emergency Numbers: Home 436-5234, Cell 228-7886

E-mail address:

Our Mission is to be the Home of God

for Redden and the World.

Come join us!

*Indicates you may stand if you are able.

Welcome and Announcements.

*Call to Worship: (Responsively)

L: The Lord calls us to worship, not for his sake, but for ours;

P: for in worship our lives take on a new dimension.

L: We become more aware of divine realities.

P: We adjust our priorities and goals;

L: we raise our ethical standards and see ourselves as people

with eternal significance.

P: Come, let us worship.

* Opening Prayer: (In unison)

Creator God, rekindle within us the presence of your Holy Spirit. Create in us a clearer understanding of the depths of your grace. May your Spirit breathe within us the love and joy that warms our often cold and lifeless hearts. Renew a right spirit within us, and empower our lives until we become the new creation you have promised to those who believe in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Opening Hymn:

*Psalter Reading: Psalm 107:1-9 No. 830

Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10

The Word of God for the people of God!

Thanks be to God!

Sharing of Joys, Concerns and Testimonies

Prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer No. 895

Hymn of Preparation:

*Gospel Lesson: John 3:14-21

This is the Word of the Lord!

Thanks be to God!

Message: “A Symbol of Hope and Healing”

Offering

Doxology No. 95

Close in Circle of Prayer

End with “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”

Acknowledge any birthdays or anniversaries.

Time of fellowship

Sunday Sundries