A Moment for Mission
“Oh, that my words were written down inscribed on a scroll, with an iron instrument and lead, forever engraved on stone. But I know that my redeemer is alive and afterward he’ll rise upon the dust. After my skin has been torn apart this way—then from my flesh I’ll see God...” — Job 19:23-27a, CEB
Job cries out in deep sorrow: “Oh, that my words were written down inscribed on a scroll, with an iron instrument and lead, forever engraved on stone. But I know that my redeemer is alive and afterward he’ll rise upon the dust.” (Job 19:23–27a). In his grief, Job clings to a profound truth — hope and restoration in God.
On Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday, the church reflects on this hope through the gift of life. Donors, often in their own time of trial, make a decision that gives others a second chance. Their choice is a living testimony — a witness of compassion and grace. Like Job’s faith, this gift speaks of resurrection: life renewed for another, a living sign of God’s mercy and love.
The United Methodist Church celebrates this day by honoring the sacredness of every human life. We recognize donors and encourage thoughtful conversations about the gift of organ and tissue donation. This day is a reminder that life is a precious trust from God and an opportunity to celebrate generosity—a generosity that goes beyond money to include our time, talents, and even our very bodies.
Connectional giving is part of this witness. Through our offerings, the church supports ministries that bring life-sustaining care, compassion, and hope. We connect across congregations, districts, and nations so that our giving can have greater impact — touching lives far beyond our own. When we give, we join in God’s work of resurrection, bringing healing and wholeness to the world.
On this Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday, we stand in awe of God’s gift of life and the ways we are called to respond. Whether through prayer, conversation, or giving, we can join together to further Christ’s ministry of life and hope.
Reflection Question:
How might you give of yourself — your time, your resources, or even your body — to be part of God’s work of giving life and hope to others?
Children’s Message
Title: The Gift of Life
Materials: A small toy or stuffed animal or a paper heart cutout or drawing
Good morning, friends! Today I want to talk about something really special—a gift. (Hold up a bag with a toy inside and pull it out.) Look at this toy! It’s like a gift you might give a friend. Giving a gift makes people happy, right?
But have you ever received a gift you can’t wrap? Can you think of something you can’t put in a box? (Let the children answer.) Yes—love! We can’t see it most of the time, but we can feel it in our hearts, can’t we?
Today, our church celebrates gifts that can’t be wrapped: the gift of life. It’s called Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday—a day to remember people who gave a piece of themselves so someone else could live. That’s a huge, amazing gift of love, like giving a kidney to help someone stay alive. Isn’t that incredible?
The Bible talks about this gift of life too. Job said, “I know my Redeemer lives” (Job 19:25). Job knew that God gives life and is with us every single moment. We believe that too! God gave us life, and He gave us His Son, Jesus, so we can have eternal life—which means we will always be with God.
Prayer: Dear God, thank you for helping us believe and trust you, even when we can’t see everything you’re doing. Help us share your love with the whole world. Amen.
Offertory Prayer
Gracious God, We give thanks for the gift of life, the hope of resurrection, and the promise that nothing can separate us from your love (Job 19:25). On this Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday, we honor those who reflect your image by giving of themselves so that others may live and thrive.
Bless these offerings, O Lord, that they may continue the ministry of life, healing, and hope. May our gifts strengthen the body of Christ, bring comfort to those in need, and extend your mercy to all corners of the world.
Use our giving, our hearts, and our hands to shine your light, to nurture life, and to bring hope where it is needed most. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
From Discipleship Ministries
Faithful God, the One who stands with us in ruins and renewals alike, may your compassionate care continue to rain down on us. As we bring our offerings, we remember not only what was, but we dare to believe in what will be. You are our strength when we falter, our vision when the future feels uncertain. Use these gifts to rebuild your beloved community—not only in stone and structure, but in lives made whole, relationships restored, and justice pursued. May your peace dwell richly in what we offer and how we live, that the glory of this house—the people called by your name—might truly shine. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
Newsletter Nugget
“Oh, that my words were written down inscribed on a scroll, with an iron instrument and lead, forever engraved on stone.” Job 19:23, CEB
“Oh, that my words were written down inscribed on a scroll, with an iron instrument and lead, forever engraved on stone.” Job 19:23 reminds us of the enduring power of testimony. On Organ and Tissue Donor Sunday, the church honors the gift of life and the hope we share in Christ. This day invites us to celebrate the generosity of donors who give of themselves so others may live. In the United Methodist Church, we connect in mission through giving — sustaining life and spreading Christ’s love.
Join us this Sunday for worship as we honor God’s gift of life and renew our commitment to generous living.