Welcome to Worship at Epworth UMC!
Today's bulletin
March 23, 2025
Welcome/Passing of the peace/Announcements
Prelude/lighting the candles Jeanene Craig and Eli Alverez Del Castillo
Call to Worship Jennifer Portele
Today’s call to worship comes from the third and fifth questions of the UMC baptism liturgy.
One: “Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior?”
All: We do.
One: “Do you put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as Lord in union with the church which he has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?”
All: We do.
One: “By the grace given you, will you remain faithful members of Christ’s holy church and serve as Christ’s representatives in the world?”
All: We do. Amen.
Opening Hymn -- Christ Is the World's Light," UMH 188, verses 1,2 & 4
Affirmation of Faith – A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada UMH 883
Offering/Doxology
Hymn -- "You Who Are Thirsty," UMH 2132
Pastoral Prayer/Concerns and celebrations/Lord’s Prayer
Special Music -- "O God Beyond All Praising," Jennifer Portele, soloist
Scripture reading––John 4:5-15, 25-29, 39-42 Liturgist Richard Ebsen
Message – “Confess” Rev. Brandie Spletzer
Invitation
Hymn -- "Sent Forth by God's Blessing," UMH 664, verses 1 & 2
Benediction
Postlude Pianist Jeanene Craig
Prelude/lighting the candles Jeanene Craig and Eli Alverez Del Castillo
Call to Worship Jennifer Portele
Today’s call to worship comes from the third and fifth questions of the UMC baptism liturgy.
One: “Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior?”
All: We do.
One: “Do you put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as Lord in union with the church which he has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?”
All: We do.
One: “By the grace given you, will you remain faithful members of Christ’s holy church and serve as Christ’s representatives in the world?”
All: We do. Amen.
Opening Hymn -- Christ Is the World's Light," UMH 188, verses 1,2 & 4
Affirmation of Faith – A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada UMH 883
Offering/Doxology
Hymn -- "You Who Are Thirsty," UMH 2132
Pastoral Prayer/Concerns and celebrations/Lord’s Prayer
Special Music -- "O God Beyond All Praising," Jennifer Portele, soloist
Scripture reading––John 4:5-15, 25-29, 39-42 Liturgist Richard Ebsen
Message – “Confess” Rev. Brandie Spletzer
Invitation
Hymn -- "Sent Forth by God's Blessing," UMH 664, verses 1 & 2
Benediction
Postlude Pianist Jeanene Craig
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A Few AnnouncementsLooking ahead:
Eggstravaganza will be held Sunday, April 6 from 3-4:30 p.m. We are in need of workers for the event, plastic eggs, and donations of candy for the eggs. Please drop off all goodies in the Narthex! And THANK YOU! |