Worship Service
January 19, 2024 at 10:30 A.M.
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
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WELCOME
Welcome! We are grateful that God has brought us together. If you are a first-time visitor, please email Pastor Jinwoo at pastor@saint-matthews.org. We would love to stay in contact with you. Thank you.
CALL TO GOD’S FORGIVING LOVE
OPENING SONG
Trio Sonata in G Major: Allegro ma non Presto by J.S. Bach
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG – Together
Rise, Shine, You People – UM Hymnal (blue book) #187
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Ruth 1:20-21; Matthew 5:14-16
GOOD NEWS
Even When It Feels Kinda Personal
† SONG – Together
Bring Forth the Kingdom – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2190
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE
Pastor: God desires our love more than our offerings; God cares about our hearts more than the amounts 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, our Provider, with grateful hearts. Amen! (2 Corinthians 9:7).
OFFERTORY (Stewardship is about an attitude of gratitude.)
Trio Sonata in G Major: Adagio by J.S. Bach
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
Shalom to You – UM Hymnal (blue book) #666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends.
In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.
Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.
CLOSING SONG
Trio Sonata in G Major: Presto by J.S. Bach