Order of Worship for Sunday, July 13th 2025

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: In a world aching for kindness and justice, God calls us to act.
People: Not just to believe—but to live our faith with compassion.

Leader: Come, people of God, called to love, to serve, and to follow.
People: We come to worship the One who meets us in the faces of “the least of these.”

Leader: When we feed the hungry, visit the sick, and welcome the stranger—
People: We offer our hearts and hands to Christ himself.

Opening Hymn

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee UMH 89

Prayer of Confession

Loving God, You formed us for relationship—with you, with one another, and with all creation. Yet we confess the ways we have broken those bonds. We have clung to self-reliance and ignored the call to community. We have walked past pain, spoken words that wound, and held tightly to what we should have shared. Forgive us. Heal us. Send us.

In these moments of silence, hear the silent confessions of our hearts as we seek your mercy.

(Silent prayer)

Amen.

Words of Assurance

Leader: Even when we turn away, God draws near. In Christ, grace meets us, forgives us, and calls us back into communion with God and neighbor.
People: We receive this mercy with grateful hearts and open hands. Amen!

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Matthew 25:31-40

Sermon:

How Do United Methodists Serve God and Neighbor? by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service UMH 581

Tithes and Offerings

Give Now

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Gracious God, You have given us everything—life, breath, and hope. As we return a portion of what we have received, may these gifts be used to draw others into your mercy, to feed bodies and nourish souls, and to reflect your love in our world. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Forth In Thy Name, O Lord UMH 438

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 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.

Learn More

Next Steps

on 8/3/2025 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."