Cranford United Methodist Church

o Prelude
o The Candle Lighting
o Welcome & Announcements
o Call to Worship
Leader: May the nations quake and the peoples tremble.
People: God sits enthroned in the heavens,
bringing justice and righteousness.
Leader: May the mountains tremble and the seas roar.
People: God’s glory is stronger than the foundation of the earth.
Leader: May the humble seek the living God.
People: God’s goodness and mercy sustain the faithful in times of trial.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord. Amen.

o Hymn: #144 This Is My Father’s World
o Opening Prayer:
Mighty God, awe us with Your glory as You pass before us, and reveal the radiance of Your
presence. May we embody Your word as we strive to live as a holy people, and as we seek
to share Your message of love with the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
o Affirmation of Faith: UMH #881
o Gloria Patri:
o Prayers of the People
o Hymn: #362 Nothing but the Blood
o Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Exodus 33:12-23
New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
o Anthem: 
o Dismissal to Children’s Church
o Scripture Lesson: Matthew 22:15-22
o Sermon: “What Belongs to God?”
o Hymn: #437 This Is My Song
o Tithes and Offerings:
o Offertory
o Doxology UMH #95
o Offertory Prayer
God of manifold blessings, all we have and all we are belong to You. We offer these gifts
and ourselves with grateful hearts. Bless these gifts to help those in need. Guide our

hands and hearts to speak Your truth, share Your love, and honor You in all we do. In
Jesus’ name, Amen.
o Benediction
o Extinguishing of the Candles
o Postlude