Transfiguration Sunday

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Transfiguration Sunday March 3, 2019

10:00 a.m.

ORDER OF WORSHIP March 3, 2019

10:00 a.m.

Transfiguration Sunday (* the congregation is invited to stand as able)

GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE IN PRAISE TOLLING OF THE CHIMES The chimes call us to quiet and to prepare for worship. Reflect during the prelude about what a difference Jesus has made in your world. GREETING Welcome to the WUMC Suburban Campus! All members, friends, and visitors are invited to sign the Attendance register. Help us to keep our information up to date and get to know those worshiping near you! Also, please refer to the “FYI Welcome” insert for upcoming events! CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer request cards are in the pews. If you have any concerns or celebrations please fill out a card. You may hand it to an usher or the pastor during the first hymn. (as indicated in the bulletin). PRELUDE

“We Pray to the Holy Spirit”

Buxtehude

* CALL TO WORSHIP ** L: Lord, you have called us to the mountaintop. P: Help us to look forward to where you would have us go. L: Help us to listen carefully to the words of your healing love. P: Open our hearts and spirits to receive your glorious directions. L: Place your trust in the Lord in all your ways. P: Lord, we have come here to give our lives to you. AMEN. * THE LIGHT ENTERS OUR WORSHIP * HYMN

“Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” 173, UMH -- Please hold up prayer cards so ushers can receive them --

* OPENING PRAYER (in unison) *** Radiant Lord, you shine with purity, power, and truth. Your mercy reflects your compassion, your care, and your love. Transform us into your image as we seek to follow you. Use us to make your presence known throughout the world. In your strong name we pray. Amen.

A TIME WITH CHILDREN

Rev. Mollie Brown

HEARING & PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON GOSPEL LESSON SERMON

Exodus 34:29-35

p. 78, OT

Luke 9:28-36

p. 65, NT

“Transformation”

Rev. Mollie Brown

RESPONDING TO THE WORD A SERVICE OF WORD & TABLE

p.12, UMH

COMMUNITY TIME PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PRAYERS OF CONFESSION WORSHIPING WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

“Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain” Chancel Choir

Carl Schalk

* DOXOLOGY 94, UMH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! * PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Musical Setting A

p. 17, UMH

THE LORD'S PRAYER 895, UMH 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.

HOLY COMMUNION As the ushers direct, you are invited to come forward to receive communion. If you wish, you may kneel in prayer at the rail. After you receive communion, you may return to your pews by the side aisles. COMMUNION MUSIC

“Let Us Break Bread Together” “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” “Just as I Am, Without One Plea”

618, UMH 614, UMH 357, UMH

SENDING FORTH * HYMN

“Be Thou My Vision”

451, UMH

* THE LIGHT LEADS US INTO SERVICE * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore You”

Beethoven

_________________________________________________________________ UMH: United Methodist Hymnal

FWS: The Faith We Sing

**From Ministry Matters https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3554/worship-connectionmarch-3-2019 ***From Ministry Matters https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3555/ worship-elements-march-3-2019 Used by permission. Westlake UMC OneLicense.Net #A711142

This worship service is being live-streamed via our website: westlakeumc.org. Please note that due to copyright and licensing restrictions, not all music or other multimedia presentations may be broadcast.  In Our Service Today: Liturgist: Jim Gramlich Ushers: Skip Gianfagna, Don Parker, Mike Salis Greeters: Carole Heppner, Barbara Lachowicz

Please join us every Sunday after the 10:00 Worship Service in Fellowship Hall for Coffee & Fellowship Time. All are welcome!

Today’s Coffee Hour is sponsored by…

The Rennard Family