WESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

February 14, 2021 _ 10:00 AM TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

PRELUDE "Bist Du Bei Mir" J.S. Bach WELCOME

LIGHTING A CANDLE

OPENING OURSELVES TO WORSHIP

COLLECT PRAYERAmazing God, You do wonderful things–big and small–every day.Open us this day to recognize the miracles of life all around us so thatwe might stay resilient and ready to create your reign on earth as it isin heaven.We praise you for your continued good works, holding our livestogether each day. Amen. SONG “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought” UMH 361

CALL TO PRAYER “Put Peace Into Each Other’s Hands”

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

MUSIC MINISTRY “Schumann-Liszt - Widmung” Gregg Michalak

GIVING OUR GIFTSWe can give online at our website: www.umc-westwood.org,

or we can mail our gifts into the church office:105 Fairview Ave. Westwood, NJ 07675)

OFFERTORY PRAYERAwesome God, you sent Jesus to teach people firsthand the power of your love, grace, and authority. Jesus washed away unclean spirits and performed countless other miracles so that even the faithless would experience your love. You call us to be mindful and vigilant of the extraordinary miracles that you continue to work in our lives today. May this offering undergird ministries that show others your miraculous love, grace, and authority. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

SCRIPTURE LESSONReader: Psalm 111 reminds us to praise God. We are reminded of just how awesome and glorious God is. We are reminded that God is faithful and just. Here now the reading of Psalm 111.

This is a Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

PSALM SONG “Whole Heart Hallelujah” by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

TODAY’S MESSAGE"Praise the Lord!”

Pastor Wayne

SONG “How Great Thou Art” UMH 77

SELAH MOMENT

THE PEACEThe Peace of Christ be with you.And also with you.

Will you make a gesture of extending your cupped hands toward others who may be with or near you as a sign of offering the peace that Christ gives us. If you are alone, place your cupped hands over your heart, as a sign that you send your heartfelt peace out to the world.

Give thanks for strong yet tender hands held out in trust and blessing. Where words fall short let hands speak out; the heights of love expressing.

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE "O Day of Peace" Charles Callahan

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