Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: Today we gather around God's table from near and far
People: We are the People of God!
Leader: For there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism
People: We are One in God's Spirit!
Leader: We are one and together we remember our Lord Jesus
People: For we are the people of Redemption!
All: Come, let us worship the God of our Salvation!
Opening Hymn
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy UMH 340
Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Words of Assurance
Because we are not worthy to feast at God's table, God came to dine at ours through the body and being of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. So that as we feast with Him, we find redemption and forgiveness. Hear the good news of the Gospel: in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Alleluia! Amen!
Passing of the Peace
First Reading:
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Second Reading:
Luke 22:7-23
Sermon:
Gather at the Table by Pastor Kevin Rutledge
Hymn of Response
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart UMH 629
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Response
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95
Offertory Prayer
Eternal God, as we bring forth our offerings today, we are reminded of your enduring presence among us. With hearts full of gratitude, we offer these gifts as a symbol of our commitment to live lives of worship, not just within these walls but in every moment of our existence. May our actions, our words, and our very lives be a testament to your glory, shining forth your love and grace to all we encounter. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
Communion
Announcements
Closing Hymn
Now Let Us from This Table Rise UMH 634
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