Sunday Worship Service
July 23, 2023 – 9:30am
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
You Are Mine
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG Together
Walk with Me – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2242
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
ANTHEM
Amazing Grace
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
John 2:1-11
GOOD NEWS
God Calls “Vinegar and Baking Soda” for God’s Mission
† SONG – Together
Here I Am, Lord – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 593
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Pastor: God wants our love more than God wants our offerings; God cares about our hearts not the amount of our offerings. (Hosea 6:6)
All: As we count all the blessings God has already given to us, we cheerfully give our offerings to God, the Provider, with grateful hearts. Amen! (2 Corinthians 9:7).
PRAYING TOGETHER
THE LORD’S PRAYER – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 895
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
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
How Great Thou Art