Sunday Worship Service
February 23, 2025 – 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 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
All Things Bright and Beautiful by John Rutter
OPENING PRAYER
SONG
Lord God, Your Love Has Called Us Here – UM Hymnal (blue book) #579
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
James 5:13-16, Hebrews 10:23-25, Proverbs 27:17
GOOD NEWS
Carrying One Another’s Burdens
SONG
Jesus, United by Thy Grace – UM Hymnal (blue book) #561
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.)
Fanfare and Intrada by Jason Krug
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
Oh Happy Day by Tammy Waldrup