Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: Out of the flames of a bush, God called Moses.
People: Out of the ordinary, God speaks with holy purpose.
Leader: Though Moses resisted, God equipped him.
People: Though we resist, God equips us still.
Leader: Come, let us stand on holy ground.
People: We come to worship the God who calls, sustains, and sends.
Opening Hymn
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise UMH 103
Prayer of Confession
God of fire and flame, You call to us from unexpected places. Yet too often we resist Your voice. We make excuses, fearing that we are not strong enough, not wise enough, not eloquent enough.
We cling to our comfort and ignore the cries of those in need. Forgive us, Lord. Equip us with courage, and remind us of Your promise: that You will be with us, wherever You send us.
Hear the silent confessions of our hearts…
(silence)
Amen
Words of Assurance
Leader: God’s love not only forgives but equips. In Christ, you are forgiven, renewed, and sent.
People: Thanks be to God! Amen.
Passing of the Peace
First Reading:
Exodus 2:23–25; 3:1–15
Second Reading:
Exodus 4:10–17
Sermon:
Called, Even When We Resist by Pastor Kevin Rutledge
Hymn of Response
Where He Leads Me UMH 338
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Response
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95
Offertory Prayer
Holy God, You send us where You would have us go, and You equip us with what we need for the journey. Accept these offerings as signs of our willingness to follow. May they bring hope, healing, and justice in Your name. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer
Announcements
Closing Hymn
Here I Am, Lord UMH 593
Benediction
Said Each Week as A Communal Prayer:
Send to us all the people who feel unwanted and unloved in other places, and if they can't come to us, send us to them.
Postlude