March 15 is the fourth Sunday of Lent. It is also UMCOR Sunday when we recognize the many works of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, the disaster response and humanitarian relief agency of our church..
UMCOR Sunday matters because it supports the foundation — a trained staff and reliable systems — that enables it to act quickly and compassionately. By covering UMCOR’s administrative costs, we make sure the Church is equipped to respond whenever and wherever help is needed, without delay and with sufficient resources for a sustained recovery.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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 15
Liturgist: Greg Gardner
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” | UMH 138 |
| Welcome | Greg Gardner | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 23 (UMH 137) | |
| Organ Meditation | “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want” (UMH 136), arr. Mary McDonald | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” | UMH 381 |
| Scripture Reading | 1 Samuel 16:1-13 (OT.p.248) | Greg Gardner |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | UMCOR offering | Beth Blunden |
| Offertory | “Be Still and Know” by Stephen Curtis Chapman | The 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 | “Open My Eyes, That I May See” | UMH 454 |
| Scripture Reading | John 9:1-41 (NT.p.96-97) | Greg Gardner |
| Message | “All I Know Is…” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Amazing Grace” | UMH 378 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Musical Meditation | “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” (UMH 581), arr. Jason Krug | Douglas Dykstra |