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Call to Worship One: Come on in and find some rest! Many: We need that rest, for we are weary! One: Come on in and discover peace! Many: We need peace, for our spirits are weighed down by troubles. One: You have come to the right place! Our Lord is here, waiting for you. Many: Thanks be to God, who brings us rest and peace. Amen.

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Prayer of Confession Merciful and loving God, we are so grateful for your redeeming love for each one of us. We confess that there have been times of doubt in our spirits. We confess that when the times of difficulties are upon us, we don’t always believe that you will take our burdens. We feel we have to always be in control, trying to demand the desired outcome. Help us to place our trust in you. Remind us that you surround us continually with your care, you never just let us go to drift aimlessly about. Open our hearts and spirits again to your healing powers. For we pray these things in the name of Jesus, the one who will take our burdens and give us peace. Amen.

Words of Assurance Hear the good news, dear friends! Jesus releases us from our burdens. Place your whole trust in his love. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Amen.

In Moments Like These In moments like these I sing out a song I sing out a love song to Jesus In moments like these I lift up my hands to the Lord

Singing I love you, Lord Singing I love You, Lord, I love you

In moments like these I sing out a song I sing out a love song to Jesus In moments like these I lift up my hands to the Lord

Singing we praise you, Lord Singing We praise You, Lord, we praise you

In moments like these I sing out a song I sing out a love song to Jesus In moments like these I lift up my hands to the Lord

Singing we worship you, Lord Singing We worship You, Lord, we worship you

Children’s Time

ANTHEM: He Lives (The Gaithers)

Scripture Reading Mathew 11: 28 -30 28 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ” L: This is the word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

The Message Just Rest

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying 2193 Ken Medema Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; © 1973 Hope Publishing Co.

Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace.

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Offering Our Gifts to God Your Tithes, Gifts and Offerings may be mailed to: New Hope UMC 164 New Hope Church Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Old Rugged Cross On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown

Oh the old rugged cross so despised by the world Has a wondrous attraction for me For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown

In the old rugged cross stained with blood so divine A wondrous beauty I see; for ‘twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died to pardon and sanctify me

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown

Go and Be a Blessing!