February 23, 2014

7th Sunday After Epiphany

Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church 38 Hoopes Road

Newport News, VA 23602 Office: 757-877-2270

www.wmumc.org

Welcome To Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church

8:30 & 11:15 Seek First the Kingdom

Words and Music by Mary McDonald Seek first the Kingdom of God, the Kingdom, seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you. Child of the Father, child of the Father, we are all His children. It is His pleasure, it is His pleasure to give His Kingdom. Wait upon the Lord, upon the Lord, upon the Lord. Set your heart and mind on that which is above! Wait upon the Lord, know ye that His word is love. Set your heart and mind on Him who reigns above! For where your treasure is, there will your heart be. And where your heart is, there I will be. For I am the Kingdom and the power, and I am the Father, I am your Father. Seek first the Kingdom, and all things shall be added unto you. © 1984 Purifoy Publishing CCLI #68805

THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPING WITH US TODAY.

Sermon: Resolve 14: Living Well With Money Rev. Bert Cloud

RESPONDING IN FAITH Blessing of Leadership Team Prayers of the People Our Lord’s Prayer

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.

Dedication of our Tithes, Offerings and Commitments Offertory: An Offering Smith *Doxology: 95 * Prayer of Thanksgiving

SEND FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE

* Hymn of Sending Forth: Freely, Freely, UMH 389 * Dismissal with Blessing * Postlude: Postludium in Eb Young

Please remain in an attitude of prayer until the pastors, choir and/or musicians have exited.

Order of Worship for February 23, 2014

8:30 am and 11:15 am

GATHERING FOR PRAISE

Centering Music: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Beethoven arr. by Purifoy Gloria Dei Ringers Lighting of the Altar Candles (8:30) LeBron Jones (11:15) Trae Cloud Welcome and Opening Prayer * Hymn of Praise: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, UMH 103 Celebration Moment Anthem: Seek First the Kingdom McDonald (see back for text) (8:30) Praise Choir (11:15) Chancel Choir *Passing the Peace of Christ Anthem: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Bradbury arr. by Purifoy Gloria Dei Ringers

HEARING GOD’S WORD

Children’s Time As the children return to their seats, all are invited to sing:

FWS 2233 -This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.

* Hymn: Grace Alone, FWS 2162 Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34

Worship Notes: Words in Bold Text invite you to read aloud with the congregation. Sections marked with * invite you to stand as you are able. The FWS is the thin, black hymnal, and the UMH is the thick, blue

hymnal. You are welcome to use Bible reading or similar apps on your device, but please set your device on silent or vibrate. You are also welcome to pick up a Bible from the shelf in the hall where you entered.

Holy Communion is open to everyone regardless of church or denominational membership.