MINISTRY OF MUSIC          “He’s Only a Prayer Away”        Choir

PREPARING FOR THE GOSPEL

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE                           “We’re all connected”

(Children through 12^th grade dismissed for Sunday School)

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:      From fears that paralyze us;
People:     Heal us, O Lord.

Leader:      From illness that strangles us;
People:     Heal us, O Lord.

Leader:      From sorrows that weigh us down;
People:     Heal us, O Lord.

Leader:      From aimlessness that plagues our visions;
People:     Heal us, O Lord.

All:             Amen.

*OPENING HYMN (#382)    “Have Thine Own Way Lord” (vv. 1-2)

The acolytes will light the candles reminding us of Christ among us.

*PASSING THE PEACE

Welcome one another in the name of Christ. When accompanist begins playing the hymn, please be seated as you sing.

GATHERING HYMN (insert)                                             “Great is the Lord”

PASTORAL PRAYER 

The Lord’s Prayer

PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL

Gospel Reading                                   Mark 5:21-24, 35-42    

Reflection                                                    “Healing Rain”

Message              “Healing in God’s Wings”                   Pastor Becca

RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL

A SERVICE OF HEALING & RESTORATION

Unison Prayer                                        “Prayer for Healing”

Please pray together.                                                  UMH 457

God of compassion, source of life and health:

Strengthen and relieve your servants and give

your power of healing to those who minister to their needs,

that those for who our prayers are offered may find help in weakness, and have confidence of your loving care;

through Him who healed the sick and is

the physician of our souls, even Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Laying on of Hands & Prayer

When invited forward, come if you wish. Pastor Becca will anoint you with oil and pray for you. If you have a specific request or need, or are asking for prayer on someone else’s behalf, please let her know. Unspoken requests are okay too.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS

Invitation to giving

Offering & Offertory

Doxology (UMH #95)

Offertory Prayer

RESPONSE HYMN (#375)     “There is a Balm in Gilead” (vv. 1-2)

The acolytes will carry the light out during reminding us to carry Jesus with us into the world as we leave this place.

BENEDICTION & SENDING FORTH

CHORAL BENEDICTION (#70)              “Glory Be to the Father”