09/02/2026
Grace United Methodist Church
Britton August 30, 2026, 10AM
14TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
“WHEN GOD SEEMS MEAN"
SCRIPTURE:
2 SAMUEL 6:1-11, HEBREWS 12:18–29
PRELUDE – MUSIC: CAROLINE AMBROSE
"Entrance of the Light of Christ"
Worship Leader: Judy Bailey
Tech Team: Cheryl & 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:
Leader: Come, people of God, into the presence of the Holy One.
People: We come with joy, questions, hope, and sometimes fear.
Leader: When God's ways are difficult to understand
People: We will seek God's wisdom.
Leader: When our plans stumble and our certainty disappears
People: We will listen for God's voice.
Leader: When we discover that we have wandered from God's way
People: God's grace calls us home.
Leader: When we cannot understand God's hand
People: We will trust God's heart.
Leader: Come, let us worship the God who is holy, gracious, merciful, and good.
People: We worship the Lord our God! Amen!
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Leader: When the road is clear—
People: We will trust God.
Leader: And when we cannot understand God's hand
All: We will trust God's heart.
*INVITATIONAL HYMN: W&S 3186
“Days of Elijah”
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:
2 SAMUEL 6:1-11 NRSVUE Pg. 244
The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.
*HYMN: UMH 103
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
*OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95
"Doxology"
Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen
New Testament Readings:
HEBREWS 12:18–29 NRSVUE PG. 979
The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Message: Pastor Willie
"When God Seems Mean"
BENEDICTION / GOING FORTH WITH THE LIGHT OF CHRIST:
*PARTING HYMN: W&S 3182
“Benediction Hymn”