Prelude Little Prelude in B-Flat Charlotte Rathke, organist
Welcome & Announcements please pass attendance pads
Silent Reflection and Opening Prayer Susan Murithi, Senior Pastor
Greeting time (You may stand up and greet those around you with a hand shake or an elbow bump)
*Opening Hymn Lord of the Dance UMH 261
Call to Worship Rodney Ruff, Liturgist
Leader: Jesus has shown us the glory of God.
People: And calls us to live in the light of His love.
Leader: Love one another, just as I have loved you.
People: This is His command, simple and true.
Leader: By our love, the world will know we are His,
People: A love that serves, forgives and lives.
Leader: Come, let us worship the One who loved first,
People: And follow His way with hearts that thirst.
Children’s Time Alan Nelson
Quartet Prayer Down to the River to Pray (arr. Curry) Charlotte, accomp.
Raymond Brent, Garrett Cole, Meredith Cory, Hannah Barrett
Prayers of the People Troy Miller, Associate Pastor
Lord’s Prayer UMH 95
Choral Anthem Isn’t It Reassuring (Natalie Sleeth)
Garrett Cole, Director Charlotte Rathke, Accompanist
Scripture Reading: John 13:31-35 Pastor Troy
Sermon Love Is Not a Feeling Susan Murithi, Senior Pastor
Faithful Stewardship
Proverbs 22:9 “A Generous Person will be blessed”
Prayer: “Lord of Mercy, You say the generous will be blessed, for they share their bread with the poor. Soften our hearts to see the needs around us. Make us quick to give, slow to hold back, and joyful in sharing what You’ve provided. Let our hands reflect Your kindness. Amen.”
Offertory Supplication
Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95
Offertory Prayer Pastor Troy
*Closing Hymn The Gift of Love UMH 408
*Benediction
*Postlude Recessional