Order of Worship for Sunday, November 24th 2024

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: Come, people of God, and hear the promise of a new covenant!
People: A covenant written not on stone, but on our hearts.

Leader: God calls us to know and love Him, to be His people forever.
People: We gather to worship the One who forgives our sins and remembers them no more.

All: Let us worship the God of renewal and grace!

Opening Hymn

Praise to the Lord UMH 139

Prayer of Confession

Covenant-keeping God, You long to write Your law upon our hearts, but we admit that we cling to the old ways of rebellion and sin. You promise to be our God, yet we fail to live as Your people. We place our trust in fleeting things, ignoring the eternal hope You offer.

Forgive us for breaking relationship with You and with one another. Turn our hearts back to You, O Lord. Restore us and fill us with the joy of Your salvation. Hear our sincere confessions that we lift up to you today.

[Time for silent confession.]

Renew us, restore us, and draw us back to You. Through Christ, we pray. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Leader: The Lord declares, “I will forgive their iniquity and remember their sin no more.” In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
Congregation: Thanks be to God, who renews us with grace and fills us with hope.

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; 31:31-34

Sermon:

God Promises a New Covenant by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

Breathe on Me, Breath of God UMH 420

Tithes and Offerings

Give Now

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Gracious God, You have written Your covenant on our hearts and called us to be Your people. In gratitude for Your faithfulness and steadfast love, we bring these gifts before You. Bless them and use them to share Your promises of hope and renewal with the world. May our offerings be a reflection of the new life You have given us, and may they bring glory to Your name. Through Christ, we pray. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Sent Forth by God's Blessing UMH 664

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:

Next Steps

on 7/6/2025 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."

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Monthly Food Distribution at Trinity House

on 7/28/2025 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.