Dayton United Methodist Church

Call to worship: L: Rejoice, for the power of God has come -  P: The same transforming power encountered in the risen Christ. L: Promising to the poor the realm of heaven; P: Promising to the hungry a time of satisfaction; L: Promising the weeping a life of happiness; P: Promising to the reviled the gift of acceptance. A: Rejoice, O people of God, the transforming power of Christ is here! Opening Hymn :   Christ is the World’s Light  #188 1. Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other; born in our darkness, he became our brother. If we have seen him, we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high! 2. Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other; no one can serve him and despise another. Who else unites us, one in God the Father? Glory to God on high! 3.  Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other; sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother; he, who redeems us, reigns with God the Father: Glory to God on high! 4.  Give God the glory...

  Call to worship: L: At a time when rulers are shouting threats, a mighty chorus ever swelling, P: Holy, holy is the Lord, their idle boasts dispelling! L: So we come together in Christ’s name, the spirit with us dwelling, A: And join the choirs of heaven and earth, our humble praises telling! Opening Hymn:    Praise to the Lord, the Almighty  #139 1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Sing now in glad adoration! 2. Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, Who, as on wings of an eagle, uplifteth, sustaineth. Hast thou not seen How thy desires all have been Granted in what He ordaineth? 3. Praise to the Lord, who hath fearfully, wondrously, made thee! Health hath vouchsafed and, when heedlessly falling, hath stayed thee. What need or grief Ever hath failed of relief? Wings of His mercy did shade thee. 4. Praise to the L...