Sunday Worship Service
February 5, 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
Seek Ye First
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG Together
Gather Us In – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2236
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
ANTHEM
Everyday
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 5:13-20
GOOD NEWS
Let Your Light Shine
† SONG Together
As a Fire Is Meant for Burning – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2237
THE HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten, egg and dairy free)
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Leader: God, thank You for a new beginning. We want to be found faithful this year in each and every opportunity You bring to us.
People: Give us the courage to begin again. Help us be patient enough to know it takes time to start over and wise enough to ask for help from You.
Leader: Lord, we desire to begin this new year with You.
All: We thank You for the experiences that have brought us to this moment. And we decide to move on with the lessons You have taught us through them. Amen.
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
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2171