Order of Worship for Sunday, October 18th 2026

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: We have been called to freedom through the grace of Jesus Christ.
People: Let us use our freedom to love and serve one another.

Leader: The world may teach us to answer anger with anger and division with division.
People: But the Spirit calls us to patience, kindness, gentleness, and peace.

Leader: Come, let us worship the God who welcomes us, transforms us, and sends us into the world.
People: May our lives bear the fruit of God's love!

Opening Hymn

Where Charity and Love Prevail UMH 549

Unison Prayer

Gracious God, you have welcomed us into your family and called us to live in the freedom of your love. Yet too often, we allow the anger, fear, and divisions of the world to shape our lives more than your Spirit. Open our hearts to your transforming grace. Teach us to respond with patience when we are frustrated, kindness when we encounter hostility, and gentleness when we disagree. May the fruit of your Spirit grow within us, so that others might recognize your love through the way we live. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Galatians 5:13–6:10

Hymn of Preparation

Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service UMH 581

Sermon:

Freedom for Love

Tithes and Offerings

Give Now

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Generous God, all that we have is a gift of your grace. As we offer these gifts, we also offer ourselves to your transforming work. Use our resources, our time, and our lives to bring healing where there is hurt, peace where there is division, and hope where there is despair. May our generosity bear witness to the freedom and love we have found in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Pass It On UMH 572

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

Featured Upcoming Events:

Monthly Food Distribution at Trinity House

on 10/26/2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Volunteers are needed to help unload food, divide bulk produce, and prepare it for distribution to the residents. This month, we will serve approximately 65 people, providing them with essential canned goods and fresh produce.Whether you can lift heavy objects or simply offer a friendly smile, your assistance is invaluable. This is a great opportunity to experience the joy of serving and make a tangible impact on the lives of those in need.

Learn More

Next Steps

on 11/1/2026 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM

"Join us at 'Next Steps,' our recurring gathering where we explore the future of our church's ministry and your role within it. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact by plugging into our diverse ministries."