Plymouth United Methodist Church
Interim Pastors: Rev. Donald M. Thomas, Dmin
Rev. Mary Elise Thomas
Lay Leader: Debbie Welch
Organist: Maestro Peter Ole
Resident Bishop: Rev. Susan Wolfe Hassinger
District Superintendent: Janet Smith-Rushton
Church Office: 536-1941
Mission Statement
"The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ."
--The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church
February 8,1997
Visitors
Welcome to this house of worship! Please fill out the Visitor's Card and place it in the offering plate. Thank you!
Order of Worship

Prelude

Praise Chorus: 657 "This Is the Day"

Gathering- Welcome & Announcement

*Hymn of Praise: 545 "The Church's One Foundation" (vs. 1,2 & 5)

*Call to Worship (responsively):
Leader: This is a day for worship and praise to God.
People: A day for giving thanks for all our blessings.
Leader: So let us search hearts and minds, to grow in awareness of the countless ways in which theLord   surrounds our lives with grace and love.
People: And offer symbols of our gratitude in songs, prayer, and gifts.

*Unison Opening Prayer:
    Open wide the window of our spirits, O Lord, and fill us full of light; open wide the door of our hearts, that we may receive and welcome you, with all our powers of love and praise; through Jesus our Lord, and the presence of your Spirit within us. Amen.

*Greet One Another: Pass the peace of God to those around you.

Time with the Children:

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3: 12-17

Morning Prayers:
Silent Prayer;
Morning Prayer;
The Lords Prayer;

Stewardship Announcement: Jeff Graham

*Offertory:

*Doxology: 94 ('With 'Alleluias')

Unison Prayer of Dedication:
Lead us to see, Lord, that all of life is a gift from you. May our lives, Joined to these symbols of our gratitude and stewardship be invested to your praise and glory. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 22: 15-22

Sermon: "Citizens of Two Worlds" Pastor Donald Thomas

*Hymn: 399 "Take My Life, and Let It Be"

*Benediction

Response: 672 "God Be With You" (Verse 1)

*Indicates standing
Announcements

Stewardship Sunday:
February 15th Will be our "Consecration Sunday" in our stewardship program. Following our worship service, we will have a celebration luncheon. Please try to attend that day. Get your reservations returned, so we will know to plan for your participation.

Sunday School Teacher Meeting: Feb. 22

Ash Wednesday: Feb. 25,
5:00-7:15 Time for individual Prayer.
7:15 Service With Communion.

Youth Announcements

  Valentine Baking: Feb. 14 - meet at Church at 9:30 with baked goods to wrap &    deliver.

 

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