Please join us in person or online at 9:15 am, at West Kennebunk UMC, 160 Alfred Rd., West Kennebunk or at Goodwins Mills UMC, 55 Church St., Lyman in person at 11:00 am. ALL are welcome!
Please come this Sunday, February 5, 2023. Rev. Ed shares the message "Salt and Light."
We are following the ME CDC guidelines. Masks are not required; however, we do have masks available if you should want one. We reserve the right to change this request at any time. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and join us on Zoom.
Worship Service
Beacon of Hope Cooperative Parish
February 5, 2023
Gathering in Praise
Gathering Music Warren King
Greeting and Announcements
Silent Reflection and Meditation
Opening Prayer:
Gracious God,
With your spoken word you brought light into the world. A creative life that gave the gift of life. May we be children of the light as we engage in the work you call us to do. Be with us now and forever. Amen.
Celebration Song
Scripture:
Matthew 5: 13-20 (Being Salt and Light)
Silent Contemplation after Scripture
Message: “Salt and Light”
Celebration Song
Prayers of the People
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH #94
Prayer over the plates
Sacrament of Holy Communion UMH #9-11
Serving Christ at Home and in the World
Sending Prayer
Father, Son, Holy Spirit,
In community, a community of light, we live and have our being. May we support each other in our faith. May we care for the stranger as well as the friend. In Jesus’ precious name we offer our prayer. Amen.
Benediction and Sending Forth
Postlude
