Sunday Worship Service
October 15, 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
Ubi Caritas – arr. Matthew Compton
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG – Together
He is Exalted (sing twice) – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2070
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Jonah 3:6-4:11
GOOD NEWS
Our Father in Heaven
† SONG – Together
Have Thine Own Way, Lord – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 382
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).
OFFERING
Unfolding – composed by Jason W. Krug
BELL CHOIR DEDICATION
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
Jubilation – by Mary Kay Parrish