Order of Worship

Nov. 17, 2024 | 10 a.m.

Dearborn First UMC

22124 Garrison Street, Dearborn, MI 48124

www.dearbornfirstumc.org     office@dearbornfirstumc.org

We invite you to quiet your hearts and minds for worship as the prelude begins.

Prelude
Carillons

"He's Got the Whole World"
Cynthia Dobrinski
© 1995 by Agape (A Division of Hope Publishing Company)

GATHERING

Welcome Statement    (in Unison)
Pastor Suzy Todd

As followers of Jesus, we are committed to welcoming and loving everyone as Jesus did, without regard to ability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, family make-up or religion. We embrace the principles of love over hate, inclusion over bias, respect over prejudice, equality over bigotry, and caring for all. Therefore, we reject all messages of hate and exclusivism as antithetical to the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are committed to living out non- discriminating love in our lives, worship, study and service. We are Dearborn First United Methodist Church.

Life of the Church
Joe Adams

Call to Worship
Pastor Suzy Todd

This day is filled with possibility to encounter the Living Christ.

With bright eyes, let us search.

This new day is filled with possibility to understand the Living Christ.

With engaged minds, let us ponder.

This new day is filled with possibility to respond to the Living Christ.

With solid devotion, let us follow.

This new day is filled with possibility to serve the Living Christ.

With humble intention, let us act.

This new day is filled with possibility to praise the Living Christ.

With strong voices, let us sing.

Opening Hymn - UMH 156
“I Love To Tell the Story” v.1,3,4
Words:Katherine Hankey, ca. 1868
Music: William G. Fischer, 1869
© The United Methodist Publishing House

Family Moment
Luke Iris

CONFESSION & PARDON

Pastor Suzy Todd

Spirit of God, you are the knd of change that blows through our lives.
Forgive our closed minds that barricade themselves from new ideas
Give us courage to grow past our own understandings
Open us to the many ways you teach and guide us.

God is merciful and gracious. Our sins are forgiven. Peace be with you. 

Peace be with you. 

Passing Peace
Pastor Suzy Todd

Reconciled with God, we now turn toward reconciliation with one another. 
Turn and offer one another the peace and joy of Christ.

Prayers of the People
Pastor Suzy Todd and Joe Adams

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

Meditation Hymn - UMH 97
“From The Fruits of This Creation” v. 1-3
Words: Fred Pratt Green, 1970
Music: Francis Jackson, 1957
Words © 1970 Hope Publishing Co.; Music © 1960 Francis Jackson 

Sermon
Pastor Suzy Todd

“Rabbi“
Matt 22:36-40

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Suzy Todd

RESPONSE TO THE WORD PROCLAIMED

Offering
Joe Adams

Offertory
Carillons

"We Gather Together"
Joel Raney
© 2011 and this Arr. © 2013 Agape (A Division of Hope Publishing Company)

Doxology - UMH 95
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. Unknown
Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551
© 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House

Prayer of Dedication
Pastor Suzy Todd

Closing Hymn - UMH 560
“Help Us Accept Each Other” v. 1-4
Words: Fred Kaan, 1974
Music: John Ness Beck, 1977
Words: © 1975 Hope Publishing Company; Music; ©1977 Hope Publishing Company

SENDING

Benediction
Pastor Suzy Todd

We invite you to go in peace or remain in quiet meditation during the postlude.

Postlude
Bob Barnhart

“Sortie”
Alexandre Guilmant
1837-1911