Order of Worship for Sunday, June 28th 2026

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: Welcome to worship! Are you curious, as I am?
People: We are, for each day is laced with possibilities!

Leader: Our eyes, our hearts, our souls are open,
People: anticipating the mystery who is God.

Leader: With trust and courage, we wonder:
People: How will God surprise us today?

Opening Hymn

Hymn of Promise UMH 707

Prayer of Confession

O God our Provider, even when we complain, you provide enough and more than enough. When we start to give up, remind us that with you there is always more to come. As we thank you for your many gifts, give us the curiosity we need to take our next step forward on our journey with you. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Exodus 16:1–5

Second Reading:

Matthew 14:13–21

Sermon:

Play and Holy Curiosity by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

Freely, Freely UMH 389

Tithes and Offerings

Give Now

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Holy One, as you transform these gifts into signs of life in ways that exceed our expectations, transform us as well, that we may be increasingly open to the surprising ways you will use us. In all your blessings, exceed our imaginations. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Be Thou My Vision UMH 451

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 7/5/2026 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."

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The Next Two Weeks at Berwyn UMC:

Date:	Time:	Summary
Jul 05	11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Next Steps	Learn More
Jun 28	8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Every Topic Considered Small Group	Learn More
Jun 28	10:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Weekly Worship	Learn More
Jun 30	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Food Pantry Distribution Hours:	Learn More
Jun 30	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Troop 181 Meeting	Learn More
Jul 01	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting	Learn More
Jul 05	8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Every Topic Considered Small Group	Learn More
Jul 05	10:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Weekly Worship	Learn More
Jul 07	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Food Pantry Distribution Hours:	Learn More
Jul 07	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Troop 181 Meeting	Learn More
Jul 08	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting	Learn More
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