Grace United Methodist Church, Britton-Ridgeway-Cone, October 12, 2025, 11AM

Grace United Methodist Church Britton-Ridgeway-Cone, October 12, 2025, 11AM 18th Sunday after Pentecost God’s Justice, Not Mine! Scriptures: Psalm 89:1-4, Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 23:23-24 PRELUDE – MUSIC: CAROLINE AMBROSE "Entrance of the Light of Christ" Worship Leader: Judy Bailey Tech Team: Cheryl, Steve and Michael Pixley *indicates congregational standing. Gathering Hymn: People of Grace Welcome to all who are here to Worship the Lord Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you, Amen. Acknowledge the "Passing of the Peace of Christ.” ANNOUNCEMENTS: A TIME OF SHARING (Please let us bring the microphone to you) WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN CALL TO WORSHIP: Judy Leader: The Lord loves justice and does not forsake his faithful ones. People: The Lord upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. Leader: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. People: Let us worship the God whose justice is perfect, whose ways are higher than ours. Leader: Teach us, O Lord, to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with you. All: For your justice restores, your mercy redeems, and your truth sets us free. Amen. *INVITATIONAL HYMN: TFWS 2223 “They Will Know We are Christians by Our Love” Grace UMC Mission Statement: "Together as Grace United Methodist Church, we glorify God, grow people of faith, and go forth to serve." Amen. Time of Prayer: Joys and Concerns (Please let us bring the microphone to you) Silent Prayer-Intentional Prayers Pastoral Prayer-Lord's Prayer OLD TESTAMENT READINGS: JUDY Psalm 89:1-4, Amos 5:21-24 NRSVUE Pgs. 475, 747 The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Congregational Response: UMH 881 “Apostles Creed” Ministry Moment: Pastor Willie HYMN: UMH 348 “Softly and Tenderly” *OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95 "Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen New Testament Readings: JUDY Matthew 23:23-24, Luke 18:9-14 NRSVUE Pgs. 805, 853 The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Message: Pastor Willie “God’s Justice, Not Mine!” BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST: *PARTING HYMN: UMH 377 “It Is Well with My Soul”