06/14/2026
GATHERING IN SPIRIT PRELUDE
1. “Aurelia” arr. Marsh, c. 1993 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
2. “Dove of Peace” arr. Carter, c. 2010 Word Music, LLC
3. “The Summons” arr. Bell & Daigle, c. 1987, and this arr. C. 1995, 2000 Wild Goose Resource Group/Iona Community
4. “I Am the Light of the World” Strathdee, c. 1969 Desert Flower Music, arr. Blaney, c. 1999 Geneva Press
SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Deacon
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Worship Leader
We are Winterville Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. Our 3 areas of focused ministry are: all are welcome, creation care & anti-racism, and pro-reconciliation.
CALL TO WORSHIP 6-14-26
Leader: Jesus saw the crowds and was moved with compassion.
People: We come to worship the One who knows our needs and loves us completely.
Leader: Christ calls us to share God's love and proclaim the good news.
People: Freely we have received; freely we will give.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord.
People: With grateful hearts, we worship God!
OPENING PRAYER 6-14-26
Compassionate God,
We gather today grateful for the love and mercy You have shown us through Jesus Christ. As He looked upon the crowds with compassion, help us to see our neighbors through Your eyes. Open our hearts to the needs around us and awaken in us a desire to serve faithfully.
Lord Jesus, You call ordinary people to share Your good news, to bring healing where there is hurt, hope where there is despair, and love where there is loneliness. Strengthen us for the work to which You have called us. Give us courage to follow You, wisdom to serve You, and generosity to share the gifts we have freely received.
As we worship today, fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Renew our faith, inspire our discipleship, and send us forth as witnesses to Your grace and compassion.
In the name of Christ, who calls and sends us, we pray.
Amen.
OPENING HYMN 272, v. 1, 2 & 5 “The Church's One Foundation” Aurelia, st. 2 adapt. C. 1983 The United Methodist Publishing House, desc. C. 1980 Harold Flammer Music/Shawnee Press, inc.
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
MORNING & LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Annell George-McLawhorn
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 9:35 - 10:8
SERMON:
SONG OF INVITATION: 469, v. 2-4 “I Am the Light of the World!” Strathdee, c. 1969 Desert Flower Music, arr. Blaney, c. 1999 Geneva Press
INVITATION TO OFFERING
Gifts can be placed in the offering plates or given online at allbelonghere.com.
Offertory Music: “Trust In God” Lake, Brown, Wong & Furtick
CCLI Song # 7206001/© 2023 Brandon Lake Music; Music by Elevation Worship Publishing; A Wong Made Write Publishing; Integrity's Praise! Music
DOXOLOGY Hymn 47 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Deacon
DEDICATION & THANKSGIVING Elder
May God bless and multiply these gifts, using them for the work of God’s Kingdom in this place and beyond. We offer them with grateful hearts, trusting that good fruit will be born from all that is given. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
Pastor
COMMUNION HYMN 420, v. 1, 3 & 5 “I Come With Joy” Dove of Peace, Words by Wren, c. 1971 Hope Publishing Co., Harm. Webb, c. 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
PRESENTATION OF THE CHALICE & LOAF Deacon
PRAYERS FOR THE BREAD & CUP Elder
God of Grace, we come to this table remembering Jesus Christ, who calls us to service above all things. As we receive this bread and cup, remind us that we are nourished, always, by your love and presence. May these gifts renew our spirits, and unite us as the body of Christ, called to serve a world in need of hope, healing, and peace. May this meal empower us, and remind us that we do not go alone, for Christ goes before us, beside us, and within us. Through Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation, we pray. Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION Rev. Annell George-McLawhorn
SHARING THE BREAD & THE CUP, ALL ARE WELCOME AT THE LORD’S TABLE.
COMMUNION MUSIC: “Medley: Jesus Calls Us, I Surrender All, Jesus Is Calling, Where He Leads Me & I Have Decided” comp. Benfield
To partake in communion, the deacons will usher your row to come forward. Then, you are invited to tear off a piece of the bread, dip the bread into the cup, and partake. If you are unable to come forward, let the deacons know and communion will be brought to you.
INVITATION TO THE WINTERVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH FAMILY Rev. Annell George-McLawhorn
announce:
CLOSING HYMN v. 1, 3 & 5 “The Summons” (“Will You Come and Follow Me”) Bell, c. 1987, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc.
1. Will you come and follow Me
If I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know
And never be the same?
Will you let My love be shown,
Will you let My name be known,
Will you let My life be grown
In you and you in Me?
2. Will you leave yourself behind
If I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind
And never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare
Should your life attract or scare?
Will you let Me answer prayer
In you and you in Me?
5. Lord, Your summons echoes true
When You but call my name.
Let me turn and follow You
And never be the same.
In Your company I’ll go
Where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I’ll move and live and grow
In You and You in me.
BENEDICTION Rev. Annell George-McLawhorn
PASSING OF THE PEACE
POSTLUDE “Trusting Jesus Medley” arr. Ham, c. 2000 Pilot Point Music/The Copyright Co.
