Crossroads
United Methodist Church
Typical
Middle Service Page
This service is from 9:50 to 10:40 am. It was created: a) for families with children who can attend Sunday School while the parents attend a Worship Service, b) to offer another time frame for those wishing to attend Crossroad United Methodist Church, and c) to offer a venue of worship for people looking for a more contemporary service.
The service has the following order:
WELCOME - given by a member of the Celebration Band
- OPENING PRAISE - 2 "upbeat" songs performed by the Celebration Band
- INFORMAL MOMENTS & GREETING ONE ANOTHER
- SONGS OF PRAISE - 2 "mellower" songs performed by the Celebration Band
- JOYS AND CONCERNS - congregation shares joys and concerns for prayers
- A TIME OF PRAYER - prayer by the pastor.
- OUR LORD'S PRAYER - congregation is led by the pastor
- SHARING THE WORD - reading of the Biblical Word for this Sunday by a lay person
- An Interpretation of the Biblical Word - musical, drama, or speaking. (In lieu of sermon)
- A MESSAGE - sermon given by the Pastor
- SONG OF DISCIPLESHIP - if you would like to make Crossroads your Church Home, please come forward during the singing of this hymn. The minister will meet you and receive you into this congregation of Christ's Church.
- BLESSING - given by lay person
- SUNG BLESSING - congregation sings along with accompanist
- MUSIC AS WE GO FORTH WITH JOY - music performed by the accompanist
Please let the leaders know your feelings and any suggestions you might have for this service.