06/10/2026
Grace United Methodist Church
A SE Michigan United Methodist Community
June 7, 2026, 10AM
2ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
HOLY COMMUNION
SCRIPTURES:
PROVERBS 3:5–6, MATTHEW 18:1–4, ROMANS 8:28
PRELUDE – MUSIC: CAROLINE AMBROSE
"Entrance of the Light of Christ"
Worship Leader: Carrie Langton
Tech Team: Cheryl, Michael & Steve Pixley
*indicates congregational standing.
Gathering Hymn: Caroline & People of Grace
Welcome to all who are here to Worship the Lord
Acknowledge the "Passing of the Peace of Christ.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS: A TIME OF SHARING
(Please let us bring the microphone to you)
WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN
* CALL TO WORSHIP: Carrie
Leader: Come, let us gather before the God who speaks.
People: We come to listen and to learn.
Leader: God speaks through scripture and song.
People: God speaks through friends and strangers.
Leader: God speaks through creation itself.
People: Open our ears, Lord, that we may hear.
Leader: Let us worship God!
People: Thanks be to God!
Congregational Response:
People: We will trust in the Lord with all our hearts.
Leader: Lord, teach us to love.
People: We will love because Christ first loved us.
Leader: Lord, teach us to listen.
All: Speak, Lord, for your servants are listening. Amen
*INVITATIONAL HYMN: TFWS 2051
“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
Grace UMC Mission Statement:
"Together as Grace United Methodist Church, we glorify God, grow people of faith, and go forth to serve." Amen.
Time of Prayer: Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer-Intentional Prayers
Pastoral Prayer-Lord's Prayer
OLD TESTAMENT READING: CARRIE
PROVERBS 3:5–6 NRSVUE Pg.
The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95
"Doxology"
Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen
New Testament Readings: Carrie
MATTHEW 18:1-4 NRSVUE Pg.
ROMANS 8:28 NRSVUE PG.
The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Message: Carrie(Rufus)/Pastor Willie
“Lessons from Rufus: Listening for God with a Faithful Heart”
*COMMUNION HYMN: UMH 467
“Trust and Obey”
Holy Communion: UMH 12
ALL ARE INVITED TO THE LORD'S TABLE. COME FORTH WITH THE HELP OF OUR USHERS WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SHARE THE COMMUNION MEAL. BREAD (GF)/JUICE WILL BE SERVED.
BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST:
*PARTING HYMN: UMH 77
“How Great Thou Art”