PRELUDE
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS CENTERING WORDS How lovely is the dwelling place of God! May our hearts become a place where God’s Spirit lives. May our words become bold words of love and grace. And may our worship be worthy of the Lord. *CALL TO WORSHIP Welcome to this holy space where God’s Spirit dwells among us! We come longing to feel the presence of God. Open your hearts, for this is a place of prayer and healing. This is a place of joy and faith. This is the place for you. Thanks be to God! *PRAISE “Our God Saves” Screen *OPENING PRAYER (in unison) Holy One, you have called us to this place, a place where we find your Spirit. We have gathered here to pray and to be forgiven, to love and be loved, and to hear the Word boldly proclaimed as we apply it to our lives. Open our hearts to the mystery of your Word. Remind us that your Word is proclaimed in the life of Jesus, the Christ. Help us believe in you and in your love for us. In the holy name of Christ we pray. Amen. *PRAISE"Good,GoodFather” Screen SHARING JOYS, CONCERNS AND PRAYER CHILDREN’S TIME Good News Puppets HYMN “Sweet Hour of Prayer” UMH # 496 GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS In this holy place, you are invited to bring your prayers and your offerings before God - the one who calls us to faith and who calls us to life. *Offertory Response: “My Tribute” UMH # 99 *Offertory Prayer (in unison) Gracious God, thank you for these gifts. We offer them to you, seeking your blessing, that they might be used to welcome all, and to inspire faith in our community. We offer our very selves, asking that we might become your faithful followers. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen. SCRIPTURE Matthew 6:5-13 (938) MESSAGE “Are You Ready to Grow in Your Prayer Life?” Pastor Andy *PRAISE “Be Unto Your Name” Screen *BENEDICTION & POSTLUDE * Indicates standing as you are able
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