Opening Hymn | Cokesbury 121 - Church in the Wildwood

There's a church in the valley by the wildwood,
No lovelier spot in the dale;
No place is so dear to my childhood
as the little brown church in the vale.
(Oh, come, come, come, come, etc.)

Come to the church in the wildwood,
Oh, come to the church in the vale;
No spot is so dear to my childhood
as the little brown church in the vale.

Oh, come to the church in the wildwood,
to the trees where the wild flowers bloom;
Where the parting hymn will be chanted,
we will weep by the side of the tomb.
(Oh, come, come, come, come, etc.)

Come to the church in the wildwood,
Oh, come to the church in the vale.
No spot is so dear to my childhood
as the little brown church in the vale.

How sweet on a clear Sabbath morning,
to list to the clear ringing bell;
Its tones so sweetly are calling,
Oh, come to the church in the vale.
(Oh, come, come, come, come, etc.)

Come to the church in the wildwood,
Oh, come to the church in the vale;
No spot is so dear to my childhood
as the little brown church in the vale.

From the church in the valley by the wildwood,
when day fades away into night.
I would fain from this spot of my childhood;
wing my way to the mansions of light.

(Oh, come, come, come, come, etc.)
Come to the church in the wildwood,
Oh, come to the church in the vale;
No spot is so dear to my childhood
as the little brown church in the vale.

Song of Response | They'll Know We are Christians By Our Love

We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord.
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord,
And we pray that all unity will one day be restored:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love;
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.

We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand.
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand,
And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love;
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.

We will work with each other, we will work side by side.
We will work with each other, we will work side by side,
And we'll guard human dignity and save human pride;
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love;
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.

All praise to the Father, from whom all things come,
And all praise to Christ Jesus, God's only Son,
And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one:
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love;
Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.

Closing Song | Put a Little Love in Your Heart
FMUMC Ukulele Choir

Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand.
Put a little love in your heart.
You see, it's getting late; oh, please don't hesitate.
Put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place,
And the world will be a better place for you and me. You just wait and see.

Another day goes by, and still the children cry.
Put a little love in your heart.
If you want the world to know we won't let hatred grow,
Put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place,
And the world will be a better place for you, for me. You just wait and see.

Take a good look around, and if you're lookin' down,
Put a little love in your heart.
I hope when you decide, kindness will be your guide.
Put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place,
And the world will be a better place for you and me. You just wait and see.
Put a little love in your heart. Put a little love in your heart.
Put a little love in your heart. Put a little love in your heart.

Invitation to Membership

Congregational Response:
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church, by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.

Benediction & Benediction Son
Rev. Alex Robinson

And God will raise you up
On Eagles' Wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm
Of God's hand