Order of Worship for Sunday, June 7th 2026

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: This day, may worship introduce us to the God who is not only Shepherd and Rock,
People: but is also Gardener, Artist, Sculptor, Musician.

Leader: Amid the fullness of our lives, God invites us to play—
People: joining in places of creativity and laughter.

Leader: In this time together, we are met by the One who extends a hand and asks:
People: ‘Shall we dance?’

Opening Hymn

To God Be the Glory UMH 98

Prayer of Confession

For this series, we are praying a unison prayer rather than a prayer of confession.

O Lord our God, you have done great things, so great that we could not hide our happiness. Remind us of the times when you filled us with laughter and with songs of joy. Be with us today. Rejoice over us with gladness. Renew us with love. Lead us as we laugh and sing, so that all the world might hear and praise you together with us. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Psalm 126

Sermon:

Play & the Gift of God's Delight

Hymn of Response

Trading My Sorrows

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

Lord, we thank you for laughter and the smiles, that warm our hearts and bring us joy. Lord, we thank you for the music that brings us excitement that moves our body and our minds. We thank you for the voice of children playing and the blessings that come from you. We thank you for all your gifts in Christ’s name.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

Communion

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Give Thanks TFWS 2036

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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