Sunday Worship Service
April 23, 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
God of Wonders, by Third Day – Worship & Song (green hymnal) # 3034
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG Together
God of the Sparrow. God of the Whale. – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 122
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
ANTHEM
You Are Mine
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 1:28; Matthew 25:14-30
GOOD NEWS
Take Charge of My Creation
† SONG Together
For the Beauty of the Earth (verses 1, 2, & 6) – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 92
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING) by Brother Roger of Taize
Pastor: The risen Christ meets us at the tomb, and turns our tears to joy.
People: For Your love and goodness, we give You thanks, O God.
Pastor: Christ comes through our locked doors, and turns our fear to courage.
People: For Your love and goodness, we give You thanks, O God.
Pastor: Christ comes to daily life and work, and turns our failure to new vision.
People: For Your love and goodness, we give You thanks, O God.
Pastor: We celebrate the assurance that we have of eternal life!
All: Christ is risen! Hallelujah. Amen.
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
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
What Does the Lord Require of You – The Faith We Sing (black hymnal) # 2174