Order of Worship

Greetings & Announcements  

Prelude & Bringing in the Light of Christ  

Call to Worship:
Leader: The world finds no proof of God.
People: But the heavens tell of God’s glory.
Leader: God’s message is foolishness to the world.
People: But God’s folly trumps human wisdom.
Leader: The freedom of the world brings us death.
People: But obedience to God’s ways brings life.
Leader: We gather in the name of Christ crucified.
People: The Word made flesh brings life to God’s people! 

*Hymn of Praise: Spirit Song UMH #347 

Pastoral Prayer  

Reading of Scripture: Jude 1:17-23                               

Giving of God’s Tithes and Offerings  

*Doxology 

*Affirmation of Faith  

*Gloria Patri  

*Reading of the Gospel: Mark 9:23-24 

Sermon: The Existence of God 

*Hymn of Dedication: What a Friend We Have in Jesus UMH #545 

*Carrying the Light of Christ into the World  

*Sending Forth and Blessing 

Postlude