**Order of Worship - Sunday Morning Service**
*Embry Hills United Methodist Church, Atlanta GA*
**Prelude**
- Soft instrumental music to prepare hearts for worship.
**Welcome and Announcements**
- Greeting from the Pastor or Church Leader.
- Announcements about upcoming events and activities.
**Call to Worship**
- Responsive reading or invocation inviting the congregation to focus their hearts on God.
**Hymn of Praise**
- Congregational singing of a hymn, led by the music ministry.
**Opening Prayer**
- A prayer to center our hearts and minds on God's presence.
**Scripture Reading**
- A passage from the Bible, followed by a brief reflection or meditation.
**Special Music**
- Vocal or instrumental performance by the choir or soloist.
**Sermon**
- Message delivered by the Pastor or guest speaker, focusing on the day's Scripture passage and its application to daily life.
**Invitation to Offering**
- Call to give financially to support the work of the church.
**Offertory Music**
- Music played during the collection of offerings.
**Doxology**
- Congregational singing of a hymn of praise for God's blessings.
**Prayers of the People**
- Intercessory prayer led by a member of the congregation, including prayers for the church, the community, and the world.
**The Lord's Prayer**
- Recitation of the Lord's Prayer together as a congregation.
**Hymn of Response**
- Congregational singing in response to the sermon or prayers.
**Benediction**
- Blessing pronounced by the Pastor, sending the congregation forth with God's peace and grace.
**Postlude**
- Instrumental music as the congregation exits the sanctuary.
**Fellowship Time**
- Opportunity for members to gather for refreshments and fellowship after the service.
*Embry Hills United Methodist Church, Atlanta GA*
**Prelude**
- Soft instrumental music to prepare hearts for worship.
**Welcome and Announcements**
- Greeting from the Pastor or Church Leader.
- Announcements about upcoming events and activities.
**Call to Worship**
- Responsive reading or invocation inviting the congregation to focus their hearts on God.
**Hymn of Praise**
- Congregational singing of a hymn, led by the music ministry.
**Opening Prayer**
- A prayer to center our hearts and minds on God's presence.
**Scripture Reading**
- A passage from the Bible, followed by a brief reflection or meditation.
**Special Music**
- Vocal or instrumental performance by the choir or soloist.
**Sermon**
- Message delivered by the Pastor or guest speaker, focusing on the day's Scripture passage and its application to daily life.
**Invitation to Offering**
- Call to give financially to support the work of the church.
**Offertory Music**
- Music played during the collection of offerings.
**Doxology**
- Congregational singing of a hymn of praise for God's blessings.
**Prayers of the People**
- Intercessory prayer led by a member of the congregation, including prayers for the church, the community, and the world.
**The Lord's Prayer**
- Recitation of the Lord's Prayer together as a congregation.
**Hymn of Response**
- Congregational singing in response to the sermon or prayers.
**Benediction**
- Blessing pronounced by the Pastor, sending the congregation forth with God's peace and grace.
**Postlude**
- Instrumental music as the congregation exits the sanctuary.
**Fellowship Time**
- Opportunity for members to gather for refreshments and fellowship after the service.