Order of Worship for Sunday, November 10th 2024

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

One: Come — whoever you are, wherever you have been, however you have answered God before.
All: The God of heaven and earth, sea and land, calls us together.

One: The God of all is the God of all.
All: Every nation and people belongs to God.

One: God's love and God's call extends beyond all borders —
All: reaching even to us, and beyond us, bringing us to worship in spirit and in truth.

Opening Hymn

Amazing Grace UMH 378

Prayer of Confession

You are compassionate and merciful, O God, longing for everyone to live in your love. We confess that we are more attached to our ways than your ways. We claim to worship you while turning away from your instructions, or maybe doing the literal least we could do. We pretend not to know how to please you even as we carry on our hurtful ways. We hold on to our prejudices and refuse to allow that you might care for our enemies.

Forgive us, God, and turn us back to your way. Set our feet on your path, and tune our voices to echo yours, that together we might experience the vastness of your grace, grace that even comes to live among us in Christ, in whose name we pray.

Amen.


Words of Assurance

Leader: Hear the good news: Christ died for our sins and rose again that God may free us from the tyranny of judging others to live fully in the power of God’s grace. In the name of Jesus Christ, God forgives your sins and offers you a transformed future. 
People: With God's help, we will live into our new identity as forgiven and reconciled people.

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Jonah 1:1-17

Second Reading:

Jonah 3:1-10

Sermon:

Beyond the Whale: A Story of Grace by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters UMH 605

Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Response

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

Offertory Prayer

O God, you call us to love you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We seek to focus on you as our highest priority. Help us to make lifestyle decisions based on your commandments. We, your kingdom-seekers, offer you this money as a means of placing you first in our lives. May these gifts provide ministries of love and compassion to our neighbors. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive UMH 390

Benediction

Said Each Week as A Communal Prayer:
Send to us all the people who feel unwanted and unloved in other places, and if they can't come to us, send us to them.

Postlude


This Week's Reading Plan

Day: Reading:
Monday Jonah Tries to Run from God: Jonah 1
Tuesday Conversion of Ninevah: Jonah 3
Wednesday Jonah’s Anger: Jonah 4
Thursday Moses Sees God: Exodus 33:7-23
Friday Moses Sets up the Tabernacle: Exodus 40:18-33
Saturday The Glory of the Lord: Exodus 40:34-38
Sunday Isaiah’s Vision: Isaiah 6:1-8

Featured Upcoming Events:

Order Your Easter Flowers

Every year we decorate the sanctuary with fresh flowers for Easter. The paper order form was in church, but you can also place your order online. Orders are due by April 13.

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Next Steps

on 4/6/2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM

"Join us at 'Next Steps,' our recurring gathering where we explore the future of our church's ministry and your role within it. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact by plugging into our diverse ministries."

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Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin

on 4/9/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Join us for a weekly Bible study and lunch with Pastor Kevin on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Bring your lunch and come ready to dive deeper into the Sunday morning scripture. This is a great opportunity to discuss and learn more about the word of God in a small group setting with the guidance of our pastor. See you there!

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Spring Festival & Open House

on 4/13/2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Please join us for our spring festival and open house! This is an event to get our new childcare program Berwyn Early Learning Academy known to our community, friends and families! We are partnering with our current nursery school BUMNS and the Berwyn United Methodist Church to make this a fun filled family event!! Please sign up if you are interested in attending! We will have Games, prizes, arts & crafts, treats, an easter egg hunt, and even a special guest!! We hope to see you all there!

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Monthly Food Distribution at Trinity House

on 4/28/2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Volunteers are needed to help unload food, divide bulk produce, and prepare it for distribution to the residents. This month, we will serve approximately 65 people, providing them with essential canned goods and fresh produce.Whether you can lift heavy objects or simply offer a friendly smile, your assistance is invaluable. This is a great opportunity to experience the joy of serving and make a tangible impact on the lives of those in need.

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The Next Two Weeks at Berwyn UMC:

Date: Time: Summary
Apr 04 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Order Your Easter Flowers Learn More
Apr 06 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Apr 06 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Apr 06 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Next Steps Learn More
Apr 06 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Confirmation Learn More
Apr 08 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Apr 08 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Leadership Team Meeting Learn More
Apr 08 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Apr 09 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin Learn More
Apr 09 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
Apr 13 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Apr 13 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Apr 13 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spring Festival & Open House Learn More
Apr 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Apr 15 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Apr 16 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
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