March 31, 2019

*Those that are able are invited to stand

- Gathering into worship -

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Introit “To God Be the Glory” Choir

*Responsive Psalm Psalm 32 UMH #766

*Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” UMH #140

- Meditation on God’s word -

Children’s Sermon

Message “Love is More Powerful than… Hate” Rev. Kelly J Smith

Scripture 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Hymn “Gift of Love” UMH #408

Silent Prayer/Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer

- Sharing our blessings –

Offering our Gifts and Tithes

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95

*Prayer of Thanksgiving

We are the Receivers,

receivers of love

receivers of grace

receivers of Jesus.

We are the Givers,

following God’s call,

following Jesus,

following our hearts.

Lord, we give these offerings for the work of your kingdom, with humble thanks for mercies received. Amen.

- Taking the Word to the World -

*Hymn “Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love” (verses 1-4) UMH #566

*Benediction

*Hymn “Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love” (Verse #5) UMH #566

Postlude

Today is the UMCOR Sunday

Donations UMCOR receives through this offering help cover the costs of doing business. Gifts like yours make it possible for UMCOR to use 100% of all other contributions on the projects our donors specify, instead of on administrative or fundraising costs.

Love is More Powerful than…

www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

905Mifflin Ave

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

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214202-9291