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: Family of God, rejoice! The kingdom of God is at hand!
People: We gather with joy, watching and waiting for our Lord.
Leader: When we grow weary in waiting, let us remain faithful.
People: We will trust in God's promises and remain watchful.
Leader: When God surprises us with His goodness, let us rejoice!
People: We give thanks for His love and faithfulness.
Leader: Whether weary or joyful, let us be ready for His coming!
People: We will stay awake and be ready for our Lord. Amen.
o Hymn: #715 Rejoice the Lord Is King
o Opening Prayer:
Promise of the ages, we come to You this day to choose the ways of life. Grant us patience in
our waiting, as we watch for signs of Your coming kingdom. We will teach our children
Your ways, and pass on the lessons of life and death we have learned. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
o Affirmation of Faith: UMH #881
o Gloria Patri:
o Prayers of the People
o Hymn: #706 Soon and Very Soon
o Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
o Anthem: Blessed Assurance
o Dismissal to Children’s Church
o Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:1-13
o Sermon: “Between Engagement and Wedding”
o Hymn: #714 I Know Whom I Have Believed
o Tithes and Offerings:
o Offertory
o Doxology UMH #95
o Offertory Prayer
Watchful God, You call us to stay awake, with open eyes and attentive hearts, ready to
recognize Christ in our daily lives. As we bring these gifts, keep the flame of compassion
burning within us. Fill us with kindness, generosity, and love, that our lives may shine with
Your light. Use these offerings to bring hope and blessing to others. Keep us faithful in
Your service as we await Christ's coming. In Jesus' name, Amen.
o Hymn: #701 When We All Get to Heaven (vss. 1, 4)
o Benediction
o Extinguishing of the Candles
o Postlude
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