First United Methodist Church of Gilbert Serving, Giving, Welcoming, Growing in the likeness of Christ January 17, 2021 Streamed live at gilbertumc.org/resources/sermons/ Attendance Card at gilbertumc.org/attendance-card-prayer-request/ 331 S. Cooper Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85233 • 480-892-9166 gilbertumc.org | facebook.com/FUMCofGilbert Image courtesy of Canva
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First United Methodist Church of Gilbert Serving, Giving, Welcoming, Growing in the likeness of Christ
January 17, 2021
Streamed live at gilbertumc.org/resources/sermons/
Attendance Card at gilbertumc.org/attendance-card-prayer-request/
331 S. Cooper Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85233 • 480-892-9166
Call to Worship __________Lindsy Hydinger and Ted Lille
Leader: In the shadows of the night, God calls us. People: Here I am, for you called me. Leader: In the daylight, God calls us. People: Here I am, for you called me. Leader: God calls to each of us by name. All: Here I am, for you called me.
Opening Hymn “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought” vs. 1, 3, 4 #128
UM Hymnal #128 WORDS: Joseph H. Gilmore MUSIC: William B. Bradbury
Opening Prayer
Creating God, how deeply you know us. In the mystery of your love, you see who we are and who we might become. Our bodies are your creation; they are wonderfully made. Our minds reflect your handiwork. Our spirits are a gift from you. You call us by name and invite us to follow. Lead us now into the depths of your love. Amen.
Anthem “Goodness Of God” Ben Fielding | Brian Johnson | Ed Cash | Jason Ingram | Jenn Johnson
Hymn of Response “Something Beautiful” x2 #394 UM Hymnal #394 WORDS and MUSIC: Gloria Gaither, William Gaither
Offering
Offertory “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” UM Hymnal #348 WORDS and MUSIC: Will L. Thompson
Presentation of the Offering “Praise God, from whom all Blessings Flow” #95 UMC Hymnal #95 Thomas Ken, 1674
Offering Prayer
God, you are the source of all goodness and life. We bring our offering to you this day, knowing that all we have comes from you. We hear your call and we answer, bringing all that we have and all that we are. Use our gifts, our talents, and our bodies for your work of peace and justice. Amen.
Closing Hymn “Here I Am, Lord” #593 UM Hymnal #593 WORDS: Dan Schutte MUSIC: Carlton R. Young