†CALL TO WORSHIP:  
One: Sing praises to the Lord and give thanks to God’s holy name.
All: For God has turned our mourning into dancing and clothed us with joy!
One: The Holy Spirit calls us into freedom-not for ourselves but for love.
All: We will walk by the Spirit, bearing the fruit of God’s grace.
†OPENING HYMN: Blue # 315          “Every Time I Feel the Spirit”
CALL TO CONFESSION:              
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:                                                                          
Merciful God, you call us to live by the Spirit, but we confess that we often choose what is comfortable instead of what is faithful. We cling to old fears, old habits, and old wounds. We forget that you lift us up, restore us, and set us free. Forgive us, O God. Turn our mourning into dancing, our hesitation into courage, and our self-interest into love. By your Spirit, make us new.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION: In Jesus’ name, Amen
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
†PASSING OF THE PEACE
†CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Blue# 579     “Gloria Patri”
TIME FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN                                                                                              
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:
Holy Spirit, come and speak to us through you Word. Lift what is heavy, quiet what distracts, and open our hearts to your freedom and joy. Grow in us the fruit of your Spirit as we listen for your voice. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Psalm 30,  Galatians 5: 16-25
One: This is the word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE: “Let it Begin With Me”  David Sadler, CRE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Blue pg. 14        The Apostles’ Creed
SPECIAL MUSIC:                
CALL FOR GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING
RECOGNITION OF LARUA BRADFORD’S SERVICE AS TREASURER
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
†CLOSING HYMN: Blue : #563            “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
†BENEDICTION:                  
†MUSICAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING:        “Let There Be Peace on Earth”