Pastor B would love the chance to sit down with as many of you as possible. He would be glad to visit you at home, or meet somewhere else. Just let him know.
You are invited to join us for Worship every Sunday morning at 11:00am. In person or online. Children are dismissed to children's church after the scripture readings.
Holy communion is the 1st Sunday of every month. Cranford has an open table, all are invited to take communion.
o Prelude
o The Candle Lighting
o Welcome & Announcements
o Call to Worship
Leader: In their wilderness wandering, the Israelites grumbled.
The Lord lighted their way and provided nourishment.
People: In our life journeys, we will give thanks for the providence of the Holy One.
Leader: In their daily work, the laborers in the field grumbled with resentment over gracious
giving.
People: In our daily lives, we will rejoice at generosity shown to others.
Leader: As we seek to live our lives by the example of Christ, may we delight in God’s grace.
People: We will offer caring presence and abundant generosity. We will even endeavor to
give up our grumbling. Amen.
o Hymn: #102 Now Thank We All Our God
o Opening Prayer:
Gracious and loving God, we give thanks for Your abiding presence throughout Scripture
and in our lives. You hear both our praise and our complaints. When we grumble, redirect
our hearts toward gratitude and generosity. Help us look to Jesus as our example of grace
and follow the Holy Spirit as we walk together in faith. Amen.
o Affirmation of Faith: UMH #881
o Gloria Patri:
o Prayers of the People
o Hymn: #365 Grace Greater than Our Sin
o Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Exodus 116:2-4, 9-15
New Testament: Philippians 1:21-30
Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
o Anthem:
o Dismissal to Children’s Church
o Scripture Lesson: Matthew 20:1-16
o Sermon: “Grace Beyond Fairness”
o Hymn: #581 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
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o Tithes and Offerings:
o Offertory
o Doxology UMH #95
o Offertory Prayer
Generous and gracious God, we offer these gifts in gratitude for Your faithful provision in
our lives. As the owner of the vineyard gave generously, teach us to trust Your grace and
to reflect Your generosity. Receive our gifts of money, time, prayers, service, and witness,
and use them to share Your abundant grace with others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
o Benediction
o Extinguishing of the Candles
o Postlude
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