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You are always welcome at this church
In Chapter 12 of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he encourages believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, highlighting the call to serve God through transformed lives and community engagement.
The passage emphasizes the need for spiritual renewal and transformation, urging us not to conform to worldly patterns but to discern God’s will.
The United Methodist Church teaches that faith is expressed through actions, aligning with the call in Romans to serve others and use one’s gifts for the common good.
We hope you will join us this Sunday.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin below or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page to follow each service on our YouTube channel. You can also view past services there as well.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
Order of Worship for Sunday, August 23
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Paul Blunden
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought” | UMH 128 |
| Welcome | Paul Blunden | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 124 | UMH 846 |
| Organ Voluntary | “Hymn” by Caleb Simper | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” | UMH 158 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 16:13-20 (NT.p.17) | Paul Blunden |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory Special Music | “In Times Like These”/“Wonderful Peace” | Douglas Ross, Piano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “Forward Through the Ages” | UMH 555 |
| Scripture Reading | Romans 12:1-8 (NT.p.151) | Paul Blunden |
| The Message | “Be Transformed” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “A Charge to Keep I Have” | UMH 413 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Piano Meditation | “Hymn” by Flora Peeters | Douglas Dykstra |