You are invited to join us for Worship every Sunday morning at 11:00am. In person or online. Children are dismissed to children's church after the scripture readings.
Holy communion is the 1st Sunday of every month. Cranford has an open table, all are invited to take communion.
o Prelude
o The Candle Lighting
o Welcome & Announcements
o Call to Worship
Leader: We gather to remember the saints who have gone before us in faith.
People: We thank God for their lives and faithful witness.
Leader: In Christ, we are united with all God's people, both living and departed.
People: We rejoice in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Leader: Let us worship the Lord, who is our hope in life and death.
People: With grateful hearts, we praise our faithful God! Amen.
o Hymn: #103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
o Opening Prayer:
God, our Teacher, guide us in humility and love. Help us live in unity rather than
competition, with hearts ready to serve others. Remind us of Your abiding presence and
free us from worldly pride and status. May Your kingdom come as we faithfully live and
share the good news of Jesus Christ. Amen.
o Affirmation of Faith: UMH #881
o Gloria Patri:
o Prayers of the People
o All Saints Remembrance
o Hymn: #707 Hymn of Promise
o Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Joshua 3:7-17
New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
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 23:1-12
o Sermon: “The Greatest Among You”
o Hymn: #430 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
o Communion:
o Tithes and Offerings:
o Offertory
o Doxology UMH #95
o Offertory Prayer
Holy God, thank You for blessing us in so many ways. With grateful hearts, we offer these
gifts to You. Teach us to serve others with humility and love, following the example of
Jesus Christ. Bless these offerings to share Your love, bring hope to those in need, and
glorify Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
o Benediction
o Extinguishing of the Candles
o Postlude
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