This is the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. It is also Scouting Sunday. As the first Sunday in February we will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Scouting Sunday invites us to reflect on how young people are formed in the same values that are the church’s foundation: character, service, responsibility and mutual respect. When churches open their doors to scouting they help create spaces where children and youth learn to care for others and serve the community.
Regarding Holy Communion, the United Methodist Church practices an open table. It does not matter your beliefs, disbeliefs, your affiliations or associations. It is the Lord’s table, not ours. We do not set the guest list.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin or visit the This Sunday 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, Feb. 1
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Pete Franklin
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “Lead Me, Lord” | UMH 473 |
| Welcome | Pete Franklin | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 15 (UMH 747) | |
| Organ Voluntary | “Take Time to Be Holy” (UMH 395), arr. Lani Smith | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “We Gather Together” | UMH 131 |
| Scripture Reading | i Corinthians 1: 18-31 (NT p. 156) | Pete Franklin |
| Recognition of Scouting | ||
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offeratory Invitation | ||
| Offeratory | “Blessed Are You” Words, Matthew 5: 3-12 Music: Craig Courtney | Chancel Choir Directed by Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn | “Seek Ye First” | UMH 405 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 5: 1-12 (NT. p. 4) | Pete Franklin |
| Message | “Be The Blessing For Others” | Rev. David Eardley |
| The Sacrament of Holy Communion | ||
| Hymn | “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” | UMH 629 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Organ Voluntary | “Wonderful Words of Life” (UMH 600), arr. Anthony Giamanco | Douglas Dykstra |