Sunday Worship Service
September 4, 2022 – 9:30am
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 – As the Deer
OPENING PRAYER
SONG – My Tribute (sing twice) – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 99
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES
ANTHEM – Menuet
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 6:31
Do for others as you would like them to do for you. (NIV)
Psalm 4:8
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 127:2
It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don’t you know God enjoys giving rest to those God loves?
GOOD NEWS – With God All Day Long part 3: The Evening Hours
What do you do to acknowledge God’s presence with you all day long? This Sunday, we are going to learn how to enjoy God’s presence with us during the evening hours.
SONG – My Gratitude Now Accept, O God Faith We Sing (black book) # 2044
THE HOLY COMMUNION
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Pastor: Lord, may our giving be sacrificial and worthy of you.
People: Lord, may our giving be generous and overflowing so that the work of your church may not be hindered.
Pastor: Lord, may we be generous in our giving for you are so generous to us.
People: Lord, may we give to you freely and cheerfully and unstintingly.
All: Lord, may we be grateful for your amazing generosity to us and for your promises to us. Amen.
BLESSING FOOD MINISTRY
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
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 – Oh My Soul, Rejoice With Gladness