In our church, we don’t talk about “sacrifice” much. Isn’t that what Jesus got upset about when he overturned the sellers’ tables at the temple? But when we study the New Testament, we find that we are expected to be “living sacrifices” to God. The “living” part is a good thing- but the connotation is of something pure and highest quality, offered with respect. Is that what we give God on a daily basis?
Our services are being held with in-person attendance at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Today’s service is provided below in its entirety in video format.
Our Scripture Reading is Romans 12:1-3 (The Message). In writing to the church at Rome, Paul shares his ethics with them. His focus is on a response to God, in the form of worship. But instead of a religious leader offering God animal sacrifices on our behalf, we are to offer our living selves spiritually in response to the grace of God.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is the one true Church whose faith we support with our prayers, our presence, our giving, our witness and our service.
Our offering is given to the mission and ministry of MHUMC. Remember our gifts come from us, as the people of God, for the work of God, to the Glory of God in the world.
I invite you to give generously, as we worship God through sharing our gifts, tithes, and offerings.
 The message today from Trish Catalano is “Living in Grace.” Homework for this week: Try to follow those first 3 verses of Romans, so God can bring out the best in you. |
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Credits and copyrights
- “Make Me a Servant” words and music by Kelly Willard. © 1982 CCCM Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.); Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.); Willing Heart Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). CCLI song #33131, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Help Us Accept Each Other” words by Fred Kaan, music by John Ness Beck. Words: © 1975 Hope Publishing Company; Music: © 1977 Hope Publishing Company. CCLI song #133756, CCLI License #2718708.
- “This is the Day” words from Psalm 118:24, adapt. By Les Garrett; music by Les Garrett. © 1967, 1980 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). CCLI song #32754, CCLI License #2718708.
- “More Like You” words and music by Scott Wesley Brown. © 1997 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). CCLI song #2145051, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Swing Low” words and music Afro-American spiritual, arr. by William Farley Smith. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.). CCLI song #1632593, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Give Thanks” words and music by Henry Smith. © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Integrity Music). CCLI song #20285, CCLI License #2718708.
- “Shalom to You” words by Elise S. Eslinger; music anon., harm. by Carlton R. Young. © 1983 The United Methodist Publishing House (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.). CCLI song #114122, CCLI License #2718708.
- All other text on this page © The United Methodist Church of Morgan Hill.