Westlake United Methodist Church

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Westlake United Methodist Church 27650 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake OH 44145 (440) 871-3088 westlakeumc.org

February 4, 2018

10:00 a.m.

ORDER OF WORSHIP February 4, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (* the congregation is invited to stand as able)

GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE IN PRAISE TOLLING OF THE CHIMES The chimes call us to quiet and to prepare for worship. Reflect during the prelude about what a difference Jesus has made in your world. GREETING Welcome to WUMC! All members, friends, and visitors are invited to sign the Attendance register. Help us to keep our information up to date and get to know those worshiping near you! Also, please refer to the “FYI Welcome” insert for upcoming events! CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer request cards are in the pews. If you have any concerns or celebrations please fill out a card. You may hand it to an usher or the pastor during the first hymn. (as indicated in the bulletin).

PRELUDE

“He Leadeth Me”

arr Lorie Line

* CALL TO WORSHIP ** L: Come, rejoice and sing! God’s love is showered over you this day. P: We gather to praise God and celebrate God’s presence with us. L: God shows compassion to all who are weak and downtrodden. P: Jesus Christ offers healing mercies to our troubled souls. L: Praise be to God who has called us here. P: Thanks be to God for God’s eternal love. AMEN. * THE LIGHT ENTERS OUR WORSHIP * HYMN

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” 139, UMH -- Please hold up prayer cards so ushers can receive them --

* OPENING PRAYER (in unison) *** Gracious God, as Jesus spent time with you in prayer, we come before you in prayer this day. Renew our spirits, that we might tell your story with passion and purpose.

Fill us with a hope that transcends worldly values. Fill us with a love that knows no bounds. Fill us with a compassion that leads to love and service. Free our lips to proclaim words of praise, as we share your good news with others. Guide, empower, and encourage us with your Spirit, as we seek to minister to the world. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen. A TIME WITH CHILDREN

Rev. Mollie Brown

HEARING & PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

p. 161, NT

Mark 1:29-39

p. 33, NT

GOSPEL LESSON SERMON

“Let’s Go”

Rev. Mollie Brown

RESPONDING TO THE WORD A SERVICE OF WORD & TABLE

p.12, UMH

COMMUNITY TIME CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER “Surely the Presence” PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PRAYERS OF CONFESSION WORSHIPING WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Chancel Choir

John Carter

* DOXOLOGY 94, UMH 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! * PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Musical Setting A

p. 17, UMH

THE LORD'S PRAYER 895, UMH 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass 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. HOLY COMMUNION As the ushers direct, you are invited to come forward to receive communion. If you wish, you may kneel in prayer at the rail. After you receive communion, you may return to your pews by the side aisles. COMMUNION MUSIC “Let Us Break Bread Together” “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” “Just as I Am, Without One Plea”

618, UMH 614, UMH 357, UMH

SENDING FORTH * HYMN

“We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”

569, UMH

* CHORAL BENEDICTION * THE LIGHT LEADS US INTO SERVICE

* POSTLUDE “Fugue in D Minor” Pachelbel _________________________________________________________________ UMH: United Methodist Hymnal

FWS: The Faith We Sing

**From Ministry Matters http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/2322/classic-worshipconnection-february-4-2018 ***From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Copyright © 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. Westlake UMC OneLicense.Net #A711142

This worship service is being live-streamed via our website: westlakeumc.org. Please note that due to copyright and licensing restrictions, not all music or other multimedia presentations may be broadcast.  In Our Service Today: Liturgist: Sherri Cebul-Ligas Ushers: Curtis Danburg, Don Parker, Dave Ordner, Susie Ordner Greeters: Sharla Johnston, Jane Shami

Please join us every Sunday after the 10:00 Worship Service in Fellowship Hall for Coffee & Fellowship Time.

All are welcome!