Sunday Worship Service
March 5, 2023 – 10:30am
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
The actual worship service begins 15 minutes into the recordings.
WELCOME
Welcome! We are grateful that God has brought us together. If you are a first time visitor, please send Pastor Jinwoo an email at pastor@saint-matthews.org. We would love to stay in contact with you. Thank you.
OPENING SONG
Prelude
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG Together
The First One Ever – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 276
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
ANTHEM
In This Place
We are all hungry people, we need shelter and strength. We are one in our hurting, we are one in our pain. In our suffering and sadness, we are saved by the grace, of the power and the spirit, that is here in this place. We are gathered together, as one in the Lord. We are gathered as people, who are living the word. Our hearts and our spirits are nurtured by grace. It is Jesus who fills us, He is here in this place.
All our lives are a mystery, we seek not where they lead. We are asked now to trust you, and we know we must believe. As our feet become Christ’s feet, we go forth with the grace. Of the power and the spirit, that is here in this place. We are gathered together, as one in the Lord. We are gathered as people, who are living the word. Our hearts and our spirits are nurtured by grace. It is Jesus who fills us, He is here in this place.
In the bread that is broken, is the Christ that restores. As we take now receive Him, we find love evermore. As the bread becomes body, we are filled with the grace, of the power and the spirit, that is here in this place. We are gathered together, as one in the Lord. We are gathered as people, who are living the word. Our hearts and our spirits are nurtured by grace. It is Jesus who fills us, He is here in this place.
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 8:1-3, 10:38-42
GOOD NEWS
Lifting Up Women
† SONG Together
There’s Wideness in God’s Mercy – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 121
THE HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten, egg and dairy free)
UM Hymnal (blue book) # 17-18
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Pastor: God, let our fasting turn us to the needs of others, and not our own hungers.
People: Let our charity be a sign of Your generosity, not an occasion for sinful pride.
All: Have mercy, O Lord.
Pastor: God, let our prayers make us witnesses to Your grace, leading us to acts of justice.
People: Let our sufferings make us one with Christ, who suffered for our salvation.
All: Let our life be consecrated to Your will, as this Lent leads to Easter’s new life! Amen.
BLESSING FOOD MINISTRY
PRAYING TOGETHER
THE LORD’S PRAYER – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 895
We are SENT by the power of God
LIFE OF ST. MATTHEW’S COMMUNITY
† BLESSING AND SENDING
May the grace and peace of Christ be with you, my friends.
Go and share the love of God, love that never ends.
† CLOSING SONG
Just a Closer Walk