Sunday Worship Service
January 14, 2024 – 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
Trust and Obey – by Daniel Towner
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG – Together
Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 339
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 22:1-14; Revelation 3:20
GOOD NEWS
The Wedding Banquet: Are You Ready?
† SONG – Together
Come Back Quickly to the Lord – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 343
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Pastor: Gracious God, we thank You for the countless blessings You have bestowed upon us in the past year.
People: Your faithfulness has been our constant companion, and Your grace has sustained us through every challenge.
Pastor: We thank You for the opportunities that lie ahead, the challenges that will shape us, and the blessings that will unfold.
All: May the Holy Spirit empower us to walk in faith, hope, and love, knowing that Your presence goes before us. Amen.
OFFERING (Let us count God’s blessings upon us while listening to the offertory.)
Peace Like a River
BLESSING FOOD MINISTRY
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
May you Run and Not Be Weary