“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise” June 26, 2022 ~ ~ ~
Leader: People:
Your way was through the sea, your path through the great waters; yet your footprints were unseen. You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Response: Remember the wonderful works of the Lord! Praise God, give thanks, and sing!
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Psalm 77:1-2,11-20
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Galatians 5:1, 13-25
THE GOSPEL READING OPENING SELECTION “We’ve Come to Praise the Lord” By: GMWA
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 Response: Remember the wonderful works of the Lord! Praise God, give thanks, and sing! Leader: People:
Leader: People:
I cry aloud to God, aloud that God may hear me. In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord, in the night my hand is stretched out continually; my soul refuses to be comforted. I will call to mind the deeds of the Lord; I will remember your wonders of old. I will meditate on all your work, and muse on your mighty deeds.
Leader: People:
Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God?
Leader:
You are the God who works wonders, you manifested your might among the peoples. You redeemed with your arm your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
People:
Response: Remember the wonderful works of the Lord! Praise God, give thanks, and sing! Leader: People:
Leader: People:
When the waters saw you, O God, when the waters saw you, they were afraid, the very deeps trembled. The clouds poured out water; the skies gave forth thunder; your arrows flashed on every side. The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind; your lightnings illumined the world; the earth trembled and shook.
PRAYER
Luke 9:51-62
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” Negro Spiritual Verse 1 Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer; Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer. Verse 2 Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer; Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer. Verse 3 Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer; Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer. Verse 4 Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer; Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer. Refrain It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer; It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord, Standin’ in the need of prayer;
“I’ve Got Heaven On My Mind” By: Luther Barnes
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Loving and Welcoming God: We have come through a time in our lives, when for many months, we sheltered in our homes — working from home, learning from home, worshiping from home. As we bring our tithes and offering to you this morning, you open our minds to a wider definition of home, and a broader definition of family. May the gifts we give today, find their way to home projects — ways this world can feel like a safer, more loving home to all your children. In Christ’s holy name, we pray. Amen. (Luke 9:51-62)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “Send Me I’ll Go” By: Canton Spirituals
Amen.
“Depart To Serve”