Sunday Worship Service
November 26, 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
Prelude – by J.S. Bach
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG – Together
Change My Heart, O God (sing twice) – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2152
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
James 1:12-18
GOOD NEWS
Living a Life of Integrity
† SONG – Together
More Like You (sing twice) – Faith We Sing (black book) # 2167
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).
OFFERING (Let us count God’s blessings upon us while listening to the offertory.)
In Christ Alone – arranged by Larry Shackley
PRAYING TOGETHER
THE LORD’S PRAYER IN MUSIC – Worship & Song (green book) # 3068
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
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
We Gather Together – arranged by John Carter