SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP All here are welcome to receive the bread and cup. We serve today by intinction. Come forward, receive a piece of the broken bread and dip it lightly in the cup. If you desire “gluten free” communion ask the celebrant when you come forward. COMMUNION HYMN UMH 378, vs. 1, 2, 3, 6 The congregation is warmly encouraged to sing as an offering of worship while waiting to receive Communion. 19th cent. USA melody

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING Eternal God, we give thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Raise us to new life through this sacrament. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. +HYMN UMH 358 Rest +BENEDICTION +POSTLUDE P. Manz The flowers are given by the Abe family in loving memory of Bill Abe.

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Sending Forth

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1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound) that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. 2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come: 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 6. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we'd first begun.

Amazing Grace

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

God of Grace Jeff Neufeld

THE LORD’S SUPPER

Pastor: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Pastor: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The pastor gives thanks appropriate to the season, remembering God's acts of salvation, and concludes: Pastor: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and we join their unending hymn. Sanctus

The pastor continues the thanksgiving. The institution of the Lord's Supper is recalled. The pastor concludes:

Pastor: And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith. Memorial Acclamation

The pastor invokes the present work of the Holy Spirit in the Epiclesis and then praises the Trinity, concluding: Pastor: All honor and glory is yours, Holy and Loving God, now and forever. Great Amen

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

The Service of Worship

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 16, 2020 8:00 am PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Let us prepare our hearts and minds as we transition from getting to church to being in worship. PRELUDE Jeff Neufeld, guest organist WELCOME Pastor Daniel Cochran +CALL TO WORSHIP (please stand as able)

Leader: God of the impossible, we pray for justice, peace and reconciliation; When the challenges seem too many,

People: Remind us of your resurrection power;

Leader: When the task seems overwhelming,

People: Remind us of the miracle of your love;

Leader: When apathy threatens us,

People: Remind us of your vision of a world made whole.

Leader: Help us to hope that the impossible can happen

People: And live as if it might do so today.

All: Amen. +HYMN UMH 417 Richmond +AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the liv-ing and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. +GLORIA PATRI Lesser Doxology Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Grace United Methodist Church Grace embraces diversity in our congregation. We dedicate ourselves to a ministry of Christ-like hospitality and compassion for all. We believe

all persons are of sacred worth. You are welcome here. T-Coil Hearing Aid Friendly/Large print bulletins are available from an usher

+ The congregation will please stand as able

O For a Heart to Praise My God

Gathering

Hearing God’s Word

COLLECT Sandy Bray Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may more perfectly love you, and worthily mag-nify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:21-37 Pew Bible, NT pg. 4 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE +HYMN UMH 365 Moody MESSAGE Pastor Cindy Marino THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYERS The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Please join us in a time of silent prayer. Please refer to the back of the bulletin for the Prayer List. For additional prayer concerns you may fill out a blue prayer card located in the pews. Please provide a contact name and phone number. CALL TO SERVICE AND OFFERING Thank you for worshiping with us today! Please record your presence on the Friendship Pad placed at the end of each row. If you are a newcomer, please print your address and phone number. THE RECEIVING OF THE OFFERING THE OFFERTORY C. Callahan

+THE DOXOLOGY UMH 94, Lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! +THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION +THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Leader: May the Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

Respond to God

“The Gift of Outrageous Grace”

Trust and Obey Jeff Neufeld

Grace Greater than Our Sin