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This service was prepared by the staff of the California-Pacific Annual Conference for use on June 27, or whenever it was needed by local churches.

Theme: Called to a new place Genesis 12:1-9

To answer God’s call is to be moved to a new place. Sometimes that place is a new space physically as in the story of Abram. Notably in the story Abram recognizes the new spaces God leads him to as sacred. In each location where he stops, he builds an altar to the Lord recognizing God’s connection with both his journey and the place where for a time he encounters God. In every case, to answer God’s call is to be moved to a new place spiritually. As the Spirit of God in the creation story shows, every time the Spirit of God calls us forth in creation, new life is created. As we move out of this COVID pandemic, or as we move into a new city and congregation, God is with us calling forth new life.


Order of Worship

Prelude “Every Time I Feel The Spirit”
(Bellflower First UMC Youth Praise Choir)
 
Call To Worship: Rev. John Farley, South DS & Dean of Cabinet

Special Music: “Your Will Your Way” (Foothills UMC Witness Praise Band)

Witness from the World: Mele Maka, Conference Lay Leader

Affirmation of Faith: “I Believe” John Le, Karen Nong, Kent Nong, Tho Chau, Britney Hoang, Annie Le, Kenny Tran, Alex Chau, Hau Tran (guided by Linhvu Nguyen, Good Shepherd UMC of Westminster Youth/YA Director)

Special Music: “Do It Again” (Christ UMC English Ministry Praise Team)

Prayer of Confession & Lord’s Prayer: Rev. Gary Bernard Williams, JCEMT Vice Chair, Church & Society

Witness from the World: Affirmation of Faith

Special Music
Rev. John Farley, South District Superintendent & Dean of Cabinet
"Your Will Your Way" Bryan Torwalt, Hank Bentley, Katie Torwalt, Phil Wickham
performed by Foothills UMC Witness Praise Band Mele Maka, Conference Lay Leader
"I Believe" John Le, Karen Nong, Kent Nong, Tho Chau, Britney Hoang, Annie Le,
Kenny Tran, Alex Chau, Hau Tran
guided by Linhvu Nguyen, Good Shepherd UMC of Westminster Youth/YA Director

"Do It Again" Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matt Redman, Steven Furtick
performed by Christ UMC, Hawaii English Ministry Praise Team

Prayer of Confession and Lord’s Prayer    Rev. Gary Bernard Williams, JCEMT Vice Chair, Church & Society

Genesis 12:1-9 Rev. Moonyoung Lee, Hawaii District Superintendent

Witness from the Word Message     “The Call” Rev. Jim Powell, North District Superintendent

Special Music "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love" Peter Scholtes performed by Centenary UMC Praise Band

Benediction and Sending Forth Postlude Rev. John Farley, South District Superintendent & Dean of Cabinet

"Toccata" John Weaver performed by First UMC of San Diego Organist and Interim Director of Music Ministries Dr. Jaebon Hwang