Worship Service
March 21, 2021
The worship service begins 15 minutes into the recordings
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
SONG
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
SONG – Nothing but the Blood (UM Blue Hymnal # 362)
CHILDREN’S TIME
SONG – Above All
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of Jesus Christ
James 1:12-18
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love God.
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does God tempt anyone; but each of you is tempted when you are dragged away enticed by your own evil desire. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don’t be deceived, my dear sisters and brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. God chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all God created.
GOOD NEWS – How to Win Over Temptation – Part 2
Last week, we learned a couple of ways to “win over temptation” from James 1:12-18. This week, we are going to learn two more disciplines. (The preacher developed the Good News for this week based on Timothy Fitch’s “How to Win Over Temptation.”)
SONG – O Freedom (Faith We Sing black Hymnal # 2194)
THE HOLY COMMUNION
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Pastor: God wants our love more than God wants our offerings; God cares about our hearts not 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, the Provider, with grateful hearts. Amen! (2 Corinthians 9:7).
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
We are SENT in the Power of the Holy Spirit
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 – Something Beautiful (#394)