BEAVER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
February 16, 2014 SixthSunday after Epiphany 10:30 a.m.
Liturgical color –Green
The Gatheringof the Community
Upon entering, speak to God; while worshipping, let God speak to you; as you leave, speak to others.
PRELUDE Dr. Julia Thorn
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Timothy Hogan
CHOIR INTROIT
OPENING PRAYER Rev. Rebecca Foote
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” No.384
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (unison)
Compassionate God, we confess the times when we have closed ourselves to your love. We cling to our fear, our guilt, our self-hatred, rather than to let ourselves be warmed and healed by your love. We close our hearts, refusing to be channels of your love to others. We are frozen like winter ice and snow. Forgive us, and give us courage to trust you and to let your love flow through us to others; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
PASTORAL PRAYERand THE LORD’S PRAYER:
**Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
**May use name familiar to your understanding of God.
The Proclaiming of the Word
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
(Busy Bags for the children are in the back of the sanctuary. Childcare for infants through kindergarten. Parents, please accompany your child in the transition.)
SPECIAL MUSIC
*SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:27-32 Richard Armstrong
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Rev. Rebecca Foote
The Response to the Word
OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GOD’S GIFTS
Offertory “Improvisation” arr. Thorn
*Doxology: (hymn tune – No. 95)
Praise God from whom all grace flows forth!
Praise Life, all creatures here on earth!
Praise Light who guides us on our way!
Praise Love who forms us day by day! Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
*CLOSING HYMN “The Gift of Love” No. 408
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE Chancel Choir
*POSTLUDE Dr. Julia Thorn
*Congregation stands.
If you desire to learn about membership into this Community of Faith, contact Rev. Foote or Pastor Hogan.