Sunday Worship Service
October 20, 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 email Pastor Jinwoo at pastor@saint-matthews.org. We would love to stay in contact with you. Thank you.
CALL TO GOD’S FORGIVING LOVE
OPENING SONG
The Swan by Camille Saint Saens
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG – Together
Be Still, My Soul – UM Hymnal (blue book) #534
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
2 Timothy 4:6-18
GOOD NEWS
What Causes Loneliness?
† SONG – Together
Stand By Me (verses 1, 2, 3, and 5 – UM Hymnal (blue book) #512
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE
Pastor: Let us give thanks to our God for all God’s gifts so freely bestowed upon us.
People: For all that is gracious in the lives of human beings, revealing the image of Christ, we thank You, Lord.
Pastor: For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, we thank You, Lord.
People: For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve, we thank You, Lord.
Pastor: For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play, we thank You, Lord.
People: For our communion with You and with one another, in all times and places, we thank You, Lord.
All: Above all, we give You thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
OFFERTORY (Let us count God’s blessings upon us.)
Shine on Me arr. Rollo Dilworth
CELEBRATING THE MINISTRY OF ALL OF US
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
Shalom to You – UM Hymnal (blue book) #666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends.
In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.
Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.
CLOSING SONG
Postlude