You are invited to join us for Worship every Sunday morning at 11:00am. In person or online.
Holy communion is the 1st Sunday of every month. Cranford has an open table, all are invited to take communion.
Prelude
The Candle Lighting
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord.
People: We call on God’s name.
Leader: Make known the deeds of our Creator,
People: singing them into the world.
Leader: Sing to God, O people.
People: We will sing praise—
Leader: to tell of God’s wondrous works,
People: and give thanks for so many miracles.
Leader: Come, and seek the presence of the Lord—
People: and glory in God’s holy name.
Leader: Let the hearts of all who seek the Holy rejoice,
People: for God brings strength to all the people. Amen
Hymn: #61 Come, Thou Almighty King
Opening Prayer:
Creator God, by what name can we call You? You are the great “I AM,” the Holy One who was, who is, and who always will be. You call us by name, and we answer, “Here I am.” Help us remember that wherever You meet us is holy ground, and lead us to follow Your call each day. Amen.
Affirmation of Faith: UMH #881
Gloria Patri:
Prayers of the People
Congregational Response: Hear Our Prayer
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-6, 10-15
New Testament: Romans 12:9-13, 17-21
Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Dismissal to Children’s Church
Hymns of Praise:
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 16:21-28
Sermon: “The Cost of Following Jesus”
Hymn: #338 Where He Leads Me
Tithes and Offerings:
Offertory
Doxology UMH #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Offertory Prayer
Holy God, receive these gifts as a sign of our trust in You and our willingness to follow Christ, even when the way is demanding. Shape us by Your presence and self-giving love, and use what we offer to bring healing, freedom, and hope to the world. Amen.
Benediction
Extinguishing of the Candles
Announcements
Postlude
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