Grace United Methodist Church, March 9, 2025, 11AM

Grace United Methodist Church, March 9, 2025, 11AM 1st Sunday of Lent “Sound Speech” Scriptures: Titus 1:10-13, Matthew 12:35-37 PRELUDE – MUSIC: CARRIE LANGTON "Entrance of the Light of Christ" Worship Leader: Weston Null Tech Team: Cheryl Pixley/Steve Pixley *indicates congregational standing. Gathering Hymn: Carrie/People of Grace “ He Lives” (verses 1-2) 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: Weston Leader: Jesus invites us to a way of celebration, meeting and feasting with the humble and poor. People: Let us walk his way with joy. Leader: Jesus beckons us to a way of risk, letting go of our security. People: Let us walk his way with joy. Leader: Jesus challenges us to listen to the voices of those who have nothing to lose. People: Let us walk his way with joy. Leader: Jesus points us to a way of self-giving, where power and status are overturned. People: Let us walk his way with joy. Leader: Jesus calls us to follow the way of the cross, where despair is transformed by the promise of new life. All: Let us walk his way with joy. Amen *INVITATIONAL HYMN: UMH 398 “Jesus Calls Us” 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 FIRST READING: Weston Titus 1:10-13 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Ministry Moment: Pastor Willie “The Diary of a Bible” *HYMN: UMH 454 “Open My Eyes. That I Might See” Congregational Response: UMH 881 “Apostles Creed” *OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95 "Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen Gospel Reading: Weston Matthew 12:35-37 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Message: Pastor Willie “Sound Speech” BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST: *PARTING HYMN: UMH 396 “Oh, Jesus I Have Promised”