Grace United Methodist Church, March 2, 2025, 11AM

Grace United Methodist Church, March 2, 2025, 11AM Holy Communion Transfiguration Sunday Scriptures: Psalm 32:1-5, 1 John 1:8-9 PRELUDE – MUSIC: CARRIE LANGTON "Entrance of the Light of Christ" Worship Leader: Connie Lass Tech Team: Cheryl Pixley/Steve Pixley *indicates congregational standing. Gathering Hymn: Carrie/People of Grace “Great is thy Faithfulness” (verses 1 & 3) 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: Connie Leader: Blessed are those whose transgression is forgiven’ People: and whose sin is covered. Leader: They are happy for the Lord declares them "not guilty," People: and there is no deception in their hearts. All: Let us worship and rejoice in the One who is our hiding place and our refuge in times of trouble. Amen. *INVITATIONAL HYMN: UMH 357 “Just As I AM, Without One Plea” (vs 1, 2, 5) 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 -Pastoral Prayer-Lord's Prayer A READING FROM PSALMS: Connie Psalm 32:1-5 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Congregational Response: UMH 881 “Apostles Creed” *OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95 "Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen A New Testament Reading: Connie 1 John 1:5-10 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Message: Pastor Willie “Power of Forgiveness” *COMMUNION HYMN: UMH 600 “Wonderful Words of Life” Holy Communion: UMH 12 ALL ARE INVITED TO THE LORD'S TABLE. COME FORTH WITH THE HELP OF OUR USHERS WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SHARE THE COMMUNION MEAL. BREAD (GF)/JUICE WILL BE SERVED. BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST: *PARTING HYMN: UMH 365 “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”