Please join us in person or online at 9:15 am at West Kennebunk UMC (160 Alfred Road, W. Kennebunk) or at 11:00 am at Goodwins Mills UMC (55 Church Street, Lyman) where the Beacon of Hope will hold weekly Sunday services. All are welcome!
Please come this Sunday, October 1, 2023. Rev. Ed's message will be "Walking in Humility and Grace."
Worship Service
Beacon of Hope Cooperative Parish
West Kennebunk United Methodist Church
Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church
Christ Church Federated
Rev. Ed Bove
October 1, 2023
Gathering Music and Welcome
Musical Introit:
(WK) "Can We Believe?" Wren/Heafield
Moment of Silent Prayer and Reflection
Opening Prayer:
An Invitation to Christ UMH #466
Celebration Song: "Come and Find the Quiet Center" FWS #2128
Scripture:
Philippians 2:1-13 (Imitate the Humility of Christ)
Matthew 21:23-27 (Jesus’ Authority is Questioned)
Drama Reading: “Who Do You Think I am?” HeartSource
Message: “Walking in Humility and Grace”
Choral Anthem (WK): “Come to the Table of Grace”
Beacon of Hope Choir
Prayers of the People
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Musical Response: “Holy God, As You Love Us” Wren/Heafield
Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH #94
Prayer over the plates
Celebration Song: "Take Our Bread" UMH #640
Sacrament of Holy Communion UMH 9-11
Sending Prayer:
Gracious God,
We leave this sacred space, empowered by your meal of Communion and connection. We leave in all humility, walking gently the path of faith. Amen.
Benediction and Sending Hymn:
"Sent Out in Jesus' Name" Traditional Cuban TFWS #2184