Seeing the Glory

Abbreviations:

• TFWS: The Faith We Sing
• UMH: The United Methodist Hymnal
• W&S: Worship and Song

If your church is itching for a praise service, this is it. All the hymns and songs about the greatness of our Lord can be sung on this day. All the music should speak of the awesomeness of God, of the wonder of Christ, of the mystery of the Spirit.

• “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” UMH 173
• “O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair” UMH 258
• “Dios Está Aquí” (“God Is Here Today”) TFWS 2049
• “How Great Is Our God” W&S 3003
• Anthem: “My Hope Is Built,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZy9Xpo5kZE

These selections may be used as a mini-hymn festival, with the congregation singing a verse or two interspersed with the scripture verses.

Opening Hymn or before reading: “Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies” (selected verses)
Scripture: Luke 9:28-31
Hymn: “O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair” (selected verses)
Scripture Luke 9:32-36
Hymn: “Dios Está Aquí” (selected verses)
Scripture: Luke 37-43ª
Message
Hymn: “How Great Is Our God”
Offertory Anthem: “My Hope Is Built” (placed wherever appropriate)