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 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: 174 "His Name Is Wonderful"

Gathering- Welcome & Announcement

*Hymn of Praise: 580 "Lead On, O King Eternal"

*Call to Worship (responsively):
    Leader: Welcome to this place of worship.
    People: We come in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Leader: We worship the God who invites us to live our lives as a journey of faith.
    People: And to rejoice in God's presence with us on that journey.

*Unison Opening Prayer:
    Gracious God, you have created us to live in freedom and joy, as your cherished children, and to be channels of love and healing, to all those whom we touch each day. Forgive us that so often we become distracted from the life you intend us to live. Teach us to live with greater sensitivity to your will, seeking to follow the way of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.

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

Time with the Children:

Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:17-4

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

Offertory:

*Doxology: 95

Hymn of preparation: 141 "Children of the Heavenly Father"

Scripture Reading: Luke 13:31-35

Sermon: Beneath God's Wings"               Pastor Donald Thomas

Hymn of Dedication: 369 "Blessed Assurance"

Benediction:

Response: 672 "God Be With You" (Vs.1 only, No refrain)

Postlude:

*Indicates standing
 
Announcements

Today 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.
 

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