Plymouth United Methodist Church

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

March 1,1997 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: 641 "Fill My Cup Lord"

Gathering- Welcome & Announcement

*Hymn of Praise: 127 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"

*Call to Worship (responsively):
    Leader: We gather as pilgrims on a journey of faith.
    People: Seeking an awareness of God's Presence as we travel on.
    Leader: We come wanting light for our darkness, and strength for our weakness.
    People: Shine in our hearts, O God, with the light of your love. Make our presence known through your
                  spirit here with us. Amen.

*Unison Opening Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen

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

Time with the Children:

*Affirmation of Faith: 883 (from the United Church of Canada)

*Gloria Patri: 71

Scripture Reading: Romans 8: 35, 37-39

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

Offertory:

*Doxology: 95 "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow"

Hymn of preparation: 338 "Where He Leads Me" (Vs. 1&4)

Scripture Reading: Genesis 45: 3-11, 15

Sermon: "Does God Guide Our Lives?" Pastor Donald Thomas

The Celebration of the Lords Supper:

Invitation;

Prayer of Consecration;

Sharing the Bread and Cup

*Closing Hymn: 128 "He Leadeth Me" (Vs. 1&2)

*Benediction Response: 672 "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" (Vs.1 only, No refrain)

Postlude:

*Indicates standing Announcements

March 8 12:15pm. Church Council pot-luck luncheon; 1:00pm. Meeting
Community Lenten Celebrations:

March 15 Inquirers Seminar for all those interested in learning more about the Church or learning the meaning of membership in the Church. Lunch at 12:15 ending at 2:30.

Youth Announcements

March 1 Youth group meeting at 12:15.

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