11am Traditional Worship, 3-17-24

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Leader:   Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings.

Cong:    Ascribe to the Lord, glory and strength

Leader:  Ascribe to the Lord, the glory of God’s name.

Cong:   Worship the Lord in holy array.

Leader: The voice of the Lord is upon the water.

Cong: The glory of the Lord thunders, the Lord upon many waters.

Opening Prayer (Unison) – Eternal Light, shine into our hearts. Eternal Goodness, deliver us from evil. Eternal Power, be our support. Eternal Wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal Grace, have mercy upon us. And with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength, may we seek your face and be brought by your infinite mercy into your holy presence through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Recognition of Women of Faith

Hymn #420 UMH – Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Children’s Moment

1st Scripture Reading – Ezekiel 37:1-14

2nd Scripture Reading – John 11:17-45

Message— Giving Up (Part 4) – Our Lives

Offertory / Doxology UMH #95 

Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Hymn #370 UMH—Victory in Jesus

Benediction  

Postlude