GPUMC will rejoice in welcoming new members during Sunday morning worship this week. We are always thrilled when are able to become the spiritual home for new people!
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begin at 9:30 am Sunday.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, Sept. 21
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Paul Blunden
| Chimes hymn | “All My Hope is Firmly Grounded” UMH 132 | Douglas Dykstra |
| Welcome | Paul Blunden | |
| Call to worship | Psalm 121 UMH 844 | Paul Blunden |
| Organ voluntary | “God, the Almighty” by Gary Davidson | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “We Gather Together” UMH 131 | |
| Scripture reading | 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 | Paul Blunden |
| Chancel chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory | “How Beautiful” by Twila Paris | Chancel Choir Under the direction of Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of dedication | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “The Gift of Love” UMH 408 | |
| Scripture reading | Matthew 22: 34-40 | Paul Blunden |
| The message | “A New Vision: Love Boldly” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Blessed Assurance” UMH 369 | |
| Ministry opportunities | Paul Blunden | |
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Musical meditation | “Lord, I Want to be a Christian” UMH 402, arr. Sandra Eithun | Douglas Dykstra |