We have entered Lent, the season to slow down, reflect and realign our lives with the love of Christ.
This year, we follow Jesus not only to the cross, but through encounters that challenge, restore and transform.
In the wilderness, by a well, at a tomb, Jesus meets people with grace and truth. As we walk this path, we are invited to let go, to trust, and to be changed by love.
This Sunday we will hold the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The United Methodist Church practices an “Open Table” (or open communion), meaning all are welcome to receive Holy Communion regardless of church membership, baptism or denomination.
We hope you will join us.
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 on our web site every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, March 1
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Pete Franklin
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “The God of Abraham Praise” | UMH 116 |
| Welcome | Pete Franklin | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 121 (UMH 844) | |
| Organ Voluntary | “The Love of God Is Steadfast” By Colin Curtis | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” | UMH 117 |
| Scripture Reading | Genesis 12:1-4a (OT.p.9) | Pete Franklin |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | ||
| Offertory | “For God So Loved the World” Words, John 3:14-17 Music, Dale Grotenhuis | Chancel Choir Directed by Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (vs.4) Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love is so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. | UMH 298 |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn | “Gather Us In” | TFWS 2236 |
| Scripture Reading | John 3:1-17 (NT.p.88) | Pete Franklin |
| Message | “For God So Loved” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Sacrament of Holy Communion | See Insert | |
| Hymn | “Freely, Freely” | UMH 389 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Musical Meditation | “ O How I Love Jesus ” (UMH 170), arr. David Paxton There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; it sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. O how I love Jesus… because he first loved me! | Douglas Dykstra |