In-Person Sunday Morning at 9:30 am
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Pre-Recorded Worship Service
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BOLD indicates congregational SPEAKING participation
* stand with your heart or with your posture
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GATHERING AS THE BODY OF CHRIST
Prelude
"What does the Lord Require"
UMH #441
(In-Person Only)
Welcome and Sharing of Announcements
Introit
"Jubilate, Everybody"
arr. Celia Harrison
(In-person only, Adult Choir singing from outside, weather permitting)
A Time to Make Connections
(In-Person Only)
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*Call to Worship
Liturgist: Friends, we gather this day to celebrate life –
People: The life we have been given by God,
Liturgist: The life we share with one another in community,
People: The life that Jesus gives in abundance.
Liturgist: Let us be grateful for the joy of life,
People: And let us worship God.
(Beth Merrill Neel: https://holdfasttowhatisgood.com/liturgy/call-to-worship/)
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*Opening Prayer
Oh God, our loving Creator and Giver of all good gifts, bless our parish, strengthen our faith and grant us the spirit of Christian stewardship so that we may give generously of our time, talent and treasure to spread Your kingdom here in our church and throughout the world. For this, we pray to the Lord. Amen.
(The Episcopal Diocese of Washington: https://www.edow.org)
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Opening Hymn
"Seek Ye First"
UMH #405
Dismiss Children and Youth to Sunday School
Joys and Concerns
(in-person only)
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer
Prayer Response
“Spirit of the Living God”
UMH # 393
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ATTENTION TO THE WORD OF GOD
Liturgist:
Scripture Readings
Mathew 25: 14-30
14 “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents,[f] to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. 17 In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 18 But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 19 After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 20 Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 22 And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’ 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 24 Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; 25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’ 26 But his master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 28 So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 29 For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 30 As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Liturgist: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message
“Stewardship II: Save All You Can”
Pastor Seok-Hwan
We Respond
A Time for Reflection
Pastor Seok-Hwan
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Offertory Prayer
Lord, Christ, we love you and we know you love us. Everything we have is a gift from you. Thank you for our laughter and our joy. Help us to give some of our time and some of our money back to you. When we think of giving something away to someone who needs it, help us to give two and not just one. Amen.
(The Episcopal Diocese of Washington: https://www.edow.org)
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*Closing Hymn
"Have Thy Own Way, Lord"
UMH #382 (vs. 1&4)
The Blessing and Sending Forth
My brothers and sisters, this service has come to an end. Go into your week, serving your Saviour with love, delighting in the life God has given you. God be with you till we meet again. Amen.
Postlude
"Psalm 19: The Heavens Declare"
Benedetto Marcello
(in-person only)
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Online Service
Video: Mark Beatty
Liturgist: Bev Welsh
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In-Person Service
Liturgist: Bev Welsh
Usher: Roy Higgins
Sound Board: Valarie Wilder
Projection: Sharon Lipp
Organist: Matt Cron
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Our Mission Statement
“God calls us to be disciples of Jesus, building community through service and fellowship and sharing the love of Christ with all.”
Our Openness Statement
“The United Methodist Church of Westford is an open and welcoming community of Christian Faith. Without any exceptions, we welcome anyone who seeks to love and to serve God.”
Please click here for “A Statement of Our Openness”.
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