CHIMING OF THE HOUR                                                                                                   Pam McNeil, organ

ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                                                        Nancy Hiley

PRELUDE                                                    Deep Peace                                                             Chancel Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP (umcdiscipleship)                                                                             Rev. Gerald Davis

God, whose creative glory we see in the rushing wind and the swirling waters,

       and whose love is revealed in the smile of a child, will remain with us.

God, whom we have discovered in the scriptures, and who has discovered us,

     and who comes clear to us in Jesus and in the lives of the saints, will remain with us.

God, whom we encounter in the worship and service of faith communities,   

    whose Spirit is within the pastoral caring and the justice-seeking of this church,

    will remain with us.

God, gracefully known in the hard places of our earthly life’s journey,

   and who laughs and celebrates joyfully with us here, will remain with us.

God, who will be with us as this life ends,

    who is with us in time and beyond time, will remain with us.

Let us worship our loving and faithful God.

INVITATION PRAYER (umcdiscipleship)                                                                                                 Rev. Gerald Davis Lord God, whose Son was made the Cornerstone of a temple made of living stones, as we move on from this place, may we so live our lives that they might shout aloud of your grace and love, through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST                                                                                     Rev. Gerald Davis

You are members of God’s beloved community.  Greet one another with the

peace of Christ. As we pass the peace of Christ, greet one another in ways you feel

are healthy and comfortable for you.

*HYMN                                                         Blessed Assurance                                                             369

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH      The Apostles’ Creed (UMH 881)                                                Nancy Hiley

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; The third day he rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

GLORIA PATRI (UMH 70)                                                                                                         Congregation

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.  Amen. Amen.

LITANY OF THANKSGIVING                                                                                                   Rev. Gerald Davis

Blessed be the name of God, whose Word has long been proclaimed within this hallowed place.

We give you thanks, O God.

As generations have prayed their prayers and sung your praises here, your Spirit has blessed countless worshipers.

We give you thanks, O God.

We have celebrated the Lord's Supper here and been nurtured by it through our journey in faith.

We give you thanks, O God.

We have rejoiced here as believers have confessed faith in Christ. We give you thanks, O God. Here we have baptized our children and mourned our dead. We give you thanks, O God.

As new families have been created through marriage, we, our parents, and our children have vowed at this altar to love, honor, and cherish always. We give you thanks, O God.

From within these walls many have gone out to serve you in the world.

We give you thanks, O God.

As we go now from this house into a further journey of faith,

we give you thanks, O God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

TIME OF SHARING

CHILDREN’S MOMENT                                                                                                        Rev. Gerald Davis

We set aside this time for Children’s Moment when we have children with us.

PRAYER OF SHARING

Loving God, today we celebrate our memories of this church. We offer you the memories that we have heard. We offer you the memories that we have expressed. We offer you the memories that we keep deep within ourselves. As you have blessed us in the listening and in the telling, So you will bless us as we bring them to mind and share them in the coming days. We pray in the name

PASTORAL PRAYER                                                                                                    Rev. Gerald Davis

                                                    THE LORD’S PRAYER (Trespass)                                   Rev. Gerald Davis

Our 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.

Pray for: Rockie Alexander, Anna, Ron Bennett, Bill Bowman, Carl Brooks, Terrye Broyhill, Walter, Hilary & Mars Bunn, Layne and Brady Burleson, Margaret Cannon, Rhonda Carpenter, The Cashion Family, Cathy, Liz Chase, Michelle Chromey, Betty Cochran, Breanna Cochran, Janet Cowen, Diane, Dona Jean Dacey, Joshua Dacey, Mark Dacey, Dale Finn, Sandra Forney, Roy Greene & Family, Jennifer & Percy Hargett, Ben Harvey, Bobby Henson, Julia and Chris, Judy, Juliet, Mason Lee, Laron “Kelly” Lumpkin, Maria, Maureen, Holly McKee, Jerry Miller, Dell Morgan, Ashley Mould, Betty Neal, Family of Diane Pace, Salley Parker, Everette Palmer, Mike Palmer, Rita Pennypacker & family, Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls, Bob Reynolds, Linda Robison, Stephen Sacks, Cindy Shouck, Margaret Steward, Richard Tendam, Bill Vehorn, George Wallace, Hal Wishon

Armed Forces Prayer List: Ruairidh (Rory) Coull, Landon Farley, James F. Henson Jr., Harrison Turnage

Continued prayers for:

— Our church members during this time of transition

–All who are dealing with devastation and loss after the local natural disasters. Pray for all of the helpers who are working to restore power and provide clothing, shelter and assistance.

–The people of Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, and Haiti and all places experience conflicts and war. Pray for there to be peace and for war to cease. Pray for leaders to seek wisdom. Pray for an end to violence and bloodshed. Pray for all people in all nations to seek and to be instruments of peace.

-Unspoken requests for our families and friends who may need prayer support, who are going through various life transitions, who have loved ones with physical or mental health issues, those in abusive relationships.

-    For those in need of treatment for depression/anxiety.

-    For those who grieve for loved ones who have passed.

-  Those who are in transition and contemplating lifestyle changes - moving, retiring, furthering their education.

--Gratitude for the Comfort Shawl ladies who provide shawls for so many.

-  Gratitude for all who have given their gifts of music to the church.

-Prayers for families in domestic violence situations

-Caregivers needing help caregiving and for all receiving health care treatment.

--Caregivers of little children, adult children, parents and friends.

OFFERTORY PRAYER                                                                                                    Rev. Gerald Davis

OFFERTORY MUSIC                   They Will Know We Are Christians                                   Chancel Choir