Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
Feb 5, 2023: Epiphany 5, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 3 (Praise!) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 585 (Voices United) Jesus Bids Us Shine
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. God gives to us new life and unconditional love. Let us give to God freely today, so that others may experience these blessings. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Loving God, thank you for the light you shine in our lives. Receive these gifts from our hearts and hands this day. May you use them to bless others. Amen
Special Music ‘People Need the Lord’ Chris Fokkens
Scripture Readings
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9a
( A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:13-20
Hymn # 87 (Voices United) I Am the Light of the World
Message: Living as Salt and Light
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 505 (Praise!) Send the Light
Commissioning and Benediction
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
Feb 12, 2023: Epiphany 6, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
(A time of quite musical preparation for our worship)
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 53 (Praise!) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 579 (Voices United) The Church is Wherever God’s People
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. God gives to us new life and unconditional love. Let us give to God freely today, so that others may experience these blessings. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
These offerings belong to you, O Lord, for you are the source of every blessing and joy. Receive these gifts from our hearts and hands this day. May you use them to bless others. Amen
Scripture Readings:
Hebrew Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-18
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:21-30
Hymn # 562 (Voices United) Jesus Calls Us
Message: Choosing Life
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 625 (Voices United) I Feel the Winds of God
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction: Go Now in Peace
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
Feb 19, 2023: Transfiguration Sunday, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 63 (Praise!) Praise Him! Praise Him!
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 289 (Voices United) It Only Takes a Spark
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. Just as God has blessed us with the glory of love and light, so God invites us to share these gifts to light God’s world. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Mighty God, you are the source of all our blessings. We humbly ask you to multiply the gifts we return to you now, that they may empower the lives of many with your glory and your grace. Amen
Scripture Readings
Hebrew Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 17:1-9
Hymn # 104 (Voices United) We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding
Message: On the Mountain
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 421 (Voices United) Lead On, O Cloud of Presence
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction: Go Now in Peace
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
Feb 26, 2023: Lent 1, Year A
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements:
Quieting Time
A time of quite musical preparation for our worship
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn # 574 (Voices United) Come, Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time ….
Hymn # 356 (Voices United) Seek Ye First the Kingdom
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection …. Just as God has blessed us with love and the ability to make choices, so God invites us to choose to share our gifts with God’s people in the world. Please rise for the singing of ….
The Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Eternal God, you are the source of all our blessings. We humbly ask you to multiply the gifts we return to you, today, that they may feed, clothe, shelter, and comfort others in our community and though out your world. Amen
Scripture Readings:
Epistle Reading: Romans 5: 12-19
(A time of quiet reflection music)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 4:1-11
Hymn # 108 (Voices United) (verses 1,2,3) Throughout these Lenten Days and Nights
Message: Temptation Voices
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 293 (Praise!) Amazing Grace
Commissioning and Benediction
Sung Benediction Go Now in Peace