Sunday Worship Service
March 24, 2024 – 10:30am
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
The actual worship service begins 15 minutes into the recordings.
OPENING SONG
Peal Con Brio, by Karen Thompson
PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION – Children & Youth, and the Choir
Hosanna, by Carl Tuttle
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 PRAYER
† SONG – Together
Hosanna – Worship & Song (green book) #3079
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-19
GOOD NEWS
Where Are You Headed?
† SONG – Together
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross – UM Hymnal (blue book) #301
HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten, egg and dairy free)
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE
Pastor: We believe in a God who walks headfirst into the world’s suffering, who lights a candle in the darkest night, who pulls back the curtain so we can see the stars.
People: We believe in a God who does not shy away from the truth, who is bold in seeking justice, and humble in taking power.
Pastor: We believe in a God who sees our hurt and wraps love around it, cocooning us in hope, tethering us to one another.
People: We believe in a God who is always carrying us from the pain of the world into the hope of a new day.
All: That is where God is headed. That is where we follow. May it be so. Amen.
OFFERTORY (Let us count God’s blessings upon us.)
Lift High the Palms by Joseph M. Martin
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
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
The Holy City, by Stephen Adams