Order of Worship

Sunday, January 25, 2026

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 our prelude begins ~

Prelude

Carillons

“As the Deer”

GATHERING

Welcome Statement

Pastor Suzy Todd

Welcome to Dearborn First UMC, a community of faith that welcomes, affirms, embraces and empowers people from all family configurations, religious backgrounds, racial and cultural identities, ages, economic statuses, differing abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. As we strive to reflect the fullness of the body of Christ, we are enriched by all people who choose to fully participate in this community. So come and bring your big questions, let's explore them together!       

Call To Worship

Matt Furca

Opening Hymn

UMH #185 “When Morning Gilds the Skies” v.1-4

Family Moment

Tracy Lahay

Confession and Pardon

Pastor Suzy Todd

Passing Peace

Meditation Song

Carillons

“Tis a Gift to Be Simple”

Sermon

Pastor Suzy Todd

“Testing Limits”

Prayers

Pastor Suzy Todd

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.

Offertory

Matt Furca

Offertory Hymn

UMH #451  “Be Thou My Vision” v.1-3

Doxology

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

Prayer of Dedication

Pastor Suzy Todd

Life of the Church

Matt Furca

Closing Hymn

UMH #127 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” v.1-3

Benediction

Pastor Suzy Todd

~ Go in peace, or remain in quiet meditation during the postlude ~

Postlude

Bob Barnhart

“Praeludium in E Minor Bux WV 143”