Rev. Dr. Scott Gallagher, Northern District Superintendent

James Ross, Organist Anne Finney, Lector

This service is recorded and may change at any moment upon the movement of the Holy Spirit.

* Denotes Please Stand If Able

Prelude - “Illumination” - Roger Wilson

The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary

Announcements

*Call to Worship

Leader: We gather this day to worship!

People: But we bring with us heavy burdens which weigh us down.

Leader: We gather this day to praise God!

People: But our hearts ache inside of us and we feel we can go no further.

Leader: Come all who are burdened and who feel weighed down. Come to Jesus.

People: Lord Jesus, take our burdens and heal our spirits.

*Praise Hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” UMH #133

*Opening Prayer:

We gather together this morning, O Lord, eager to feel your healing touch for our wounded spirits and weary souls. Flood our lives with your peace. We open our hearts to you this day. Be with us as we hear your words of inspiration and healing. Guide our hearts and spirits as we seek to extend your redeeming and reconciling love to others. Amen.

Responsive Reading – Psalm 46 UMH p. 780-1

“Gloria Patri” UMH #70

Scripture Reading – Galatians 5:1-6 NSRV

Morning Message – “The Responsibility of Freedom”

Offering and *Doxology

Offertory - “Quiet Alleluia” - David Paxton

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” UMH #474

Prayers of the People

Lord’s Prayer

Communion

*Closing Hymn: “God Will Take Care of You” UMH #130

*Benediction

Postlude - “Come, Come Ye Saints” - James Denton