Montrose United Methodist Church UNISON PRAYER …

1 Montrose United Methodist Church UNISON PRAYER Adapted from Debbie McDaniel November 18, 2018 26th Sunday after Pentecost Dear God, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. (*Those who are able, please stand.) (**Words found on back of program) Thank you for your great love and care. Forgive us for when we don't thank (Bold face type - parts we all speak or sing.) you enough, for who you are, for all you do, and for all you've given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, and fill us Thought for the Day: with your peace and joy. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.

2 It turns what we have into enough, and more. It worthy! Amen turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend." OFFERING OUR GIFTS, TITHES & HEARTS TO GOD. Melody Beattie OFFERING MUSIC We Gather Together arr. Hayes ORDER OF WORSHIP *OFFERING RESPONSE Bless Thou the Gifts HYMN #587. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Lisa Petty SCRIPTURE READING Mark 8:18 & Proverbs 22:2. SCRIPTURE RESPONSE. PRELUDE "A Mighty Fortress" arr. Anders Leader: This is the Word of God for the People of God BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST People: Thanks be to God!

3 *CALL TO WORSHIP: *8:15 SUNG RESPONSE Glory Be . Today, we celebrate the ministry of the Church *11:15 SUNG RESPONSE Gloria Patri . We celebrate the ways we are working to change the world. SILENT PRAYER , PASTORAL PRAYER , LORD'S PRAYER . We celebrate one another, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. We celebrate and give thanks for the work God has placed before us. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Today we recommit ourselves to the service of building your kingdom, bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass Building your kingdom of inclusion, love, and mercy here in Montrose !

4 Against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For This is the day that the Lord has made;. thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! MUSIC MINISTRY To Everything There Is a Season arr. Warner *8:15 SONG Come, Ye Thankful People, Come HYMN #694 Sounds of Faith *11:15 SONG In Thanksgiving Let Us Praise Him Screen MESSAGE We Give Thanks Rev. Lisa Petty *MINISTRY CELEBRATION & PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST. *SONG As We Go W&S #3183. CHILDREN'S SONG This is Where Children Belong TFWS #2233. (Children are invited to come forward to sit with Pastor Lisa during this song!)

5 *BENEDICTION. *8:15 SONG Amazing Abundance W&S #3120 POSTLUDE A Trumpet Air arr. Telemann *11:15 SONG For the Fruits of This Creation HYMN #97. Welcome to worship at Montrose United Methodist ! Montrose United Methodist Church A few things to know: We are a community of faith, who welcomes ALL people. Joyfully to love all, serve all, and share Jesus Christ with the world . We believe that the love of Jesus was, and is, radically inclusive. We desire for you to find this sanctuary and Church to be a safe place, full of love and grace. Please let an usher know if you need assistance of any kind.

6 Enjoy! PARTS OF WORSHIP: A guide to churchy language! PRELUDE: Music to begin worship. This is an introduction to the rest of worship. We hope you'll take this time to center yourself and be open to the Holy Spirit. BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST: The light of Christ enters the Sanctuary symbolically for us to know that God is present in this place. At the end of worship, the candles are extinguished, and the light is carried out into the world as a symbol of how we take the light of Christ in our hearts into the world by how we live out our calling. PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST: A handshake, high-five, hug or smile to a November 18, 2018.

7 Neighbor in your seats as a reminder that ALL are welcome in this place. 8:15 & 11:15 OFFERING: Monetary giving to the work of Christ in the world, thru giving to the Church . Giving is a spiritual discipline just like praying, worshiping, 19 S. Park Avenue, Montrose CO. 81401. and serving. We know that giving is a sacrifice and that even the smallest 970-249-3716 of sacrifices makes a difference for those who give and those who receive. However, if you are unable or do not want to give you do not have to, just pass the plate along. HOLY COMMUNION: As United Methodists, we serve communion on the first Sunday of every month and invite all who are present in worship to receive the bread and juice as a reminder of how much God loves each of us.

8 BENEDICTION: A charge to take what we've learned in worship to live in the world. POSTLUDE: Music to conclude worship. This is a final piece of music at the close of worship. You are invited to sit and listen or exit service.