Estes Park United Methodist Church
February 27, 2022
Transfiguration Sunday
Calendar and Announcements
Sunday 2/27
9:45 AM Zoom Worship
3:00 PM Easy Hiking Group
Monday 2/28
1:00 PM Bridge Group
2:30 PM Congregational Care
Tuesday 3/1
8-10:30 AM Office Open
10:00 AM Easy Hiking Group
4:00 PM Women’s Devotional Group
Wednesday 3/2
12:00 Noon Drive Through Ashes
6:00 PM Zoom Ash Wednesday
Thursday 3/3
8-10:30 AM Office Open
Friday 3/4
3:00 PM Easy Hiking Group
- Easy Hiking Group meeting Today, Tuesday, and Friday. To sign up contact hiking@epumc.org
- Women’s Devotional Book Group meets on Tuesdays at 4 PM
- Zoom Book Study will not be meeting this Wednesday and is starting their new book, Entering the Passion of Jesus, on March 9th.
- Zoom links can be found in News from the Pews.
Order of Worship
Prelude
Greeting/Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord reigns.
People: Let the nations tremble.
Leader: The Lord reigns.
People: Let them praise God’s holy name.
Leader: The Lord reigns.
People: Let the people rejoice in awe and wonder.
Leader: The Lord reigns.
People: Let them shout in exaltation!
Opening Prayer (Unison)
Radiant Lord, you shine with purity, power, and truth. Your mercy reflects your compassion, your care, and your love. Transform us into your image as we seek to follow you. Use us to make your presence known throughout the world. In your strong name we pray. Amen.
Opening Hymn
When Morning Gilds the Skies #185 (UMH)
Prayer of Confession
Lord, you call us to draw near, yet we fail to hear your voice. We sleepwalk through life, ignoring the needs of people all around us and worrying about our own desires. Forgive us: when we shut out the call to climb into your presence; when we make excuses to put off that journey. Have mercy on us. Hear our pleas, O God, and lift us to newness of life. Amen.
(Silent Prayer)
Words of Assurance
Leader: We worship a forgiving God, whose mercy is never ending, whose heart abounds in steadfast love. Because of the love of Jesus Christ, nothing can separate us from the love of God.
People: Thanks be to God, Amen!
First Reading
Exodus 34:29-35
Offering
Prayer of Blessing
Pastoral Prayer
Gospel Lesson
Luke 9:28-43
Sermon
Closing Hymn
My Hope is Built #368 (UMH)
Benediction
Postlude
Service Participants:
Pastor: Rev. Ann Steiner Lantz
Recorded Worship Liturgist: Cay Lacey
Zoom Worship Liturgist: Dale Beck
Director of Music: Jim Flanigan
Pianist: Nancy Gunter
Videographer: Jim Ecklund