If You Have One More Day to Live…

Sunday Worship Service

September 3, 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
Prelude by Clara Schumann

OPENING PRAYER

† SONG – Together
Seek Ye First – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 405

ANTHEM
Sermon on the Mount (The Beatitudes)
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God

SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 6:25-34

GOOD NEWS
If You Have One More Day to Live…

† SONG – Together
His Eye Is on the Sparrows – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2146

THE HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten, egg and dairy free)

SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

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).

BLESSING FOOD MINISTRY

PRAYING TOGETHER

THE LORD’S PRAYER – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 895

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
Fugue by Clara Schumann

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