First United Methodist Church of Gilbert Serving, Giving, Welcoming, Growing in the likeness of Christ

January 17, 2021

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331 S. Cooper Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85233 • 480-892-9166

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Welcome! Facebook live streaming will begin at 9:25 am • Service begins at 9:30 am

Pre-service Music: “Spirit Song” | “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” CCLI #327824 John Wimber ©1979 Mercy/Vineyard Publ. (CMG) | UM Hymnal #557 MUSIC: Johann G. Nägeli

Ringing of the Bell

Welcome and Greeting Pastor Rick Casebolt

Bringing in the Light of Christ

Prelude “The Lord’s Prayer” by Albert Hay Malotte

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

CCLI Song # 7117726 © 2018 Alletrop Music (Capitol CMG) et al.

Scripture Reading John 1:43-51

Message Pastor Diamond Pate

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

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

Blessing

Postlude “Spirit Song” (Reprise)

CCLI #327824 John Wimber ©1979 Mercy/Vineyard Publ. (CMG)

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Clergy: Pastor Rick Casebolt and Pastor Diamond Pate

Music Director: Randy Van Der Pol Organist: Jeffrey Hendrickson

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