Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Please respond when prompted: Lord, as you gave your life for us help us give our lives to you.

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1 The Order of Worship Welcome we re glad to worship God with you today! For our guests: Please note that UMH indicates the red United Methodist Hymnal and FWS indicates the black Faith We Sing hymnal in the pews. Please stand as you are able for acts of worship marked with an * and join in saying the bold print responses. Restrooms are in the hallway between the sanctuary and the parking lot, and the Nursery is located by the church office. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Blessed Assurance Arr. Harris *A Call to Worship from Luke 11 Leader: Welcome to you, the weak and the strong. People: Christ Jesus welcomes us here. Leader: Welcome to you, sinners and saints. People: God s grace embraces us all. Leader: Welcome to you, forgiven and forgiving. People: The Spirit binds us in unity and love. *Summer Hymn Sing Please join in singing the first verses of these hymns which fellow worshipers chose as favorites, a summer tradition at Grace. Awesome God FWS 2040 Shine, Jesus, Shine FWS 2173 *Opening Prayer Merciful God, who forgives us with an abundance of grace: In this hour of worship help us to accept your love gladly and forgive others freely as you have done for us. Welcome us into your arms of love, that we may welcome others with compassion and care. We thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, strengthening and sustaining our faith in your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. *Passing of the Peace Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Please respond when prompted: Lord, as you gave your life for us help us give our lives to you. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering Offertory The Heart of Worship Matt Redman *Doxology UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *A Prayer of Dedication A Time with the Children We will resume Jesus And Me (JAM) for elementary ages and Praise-n-Play for preschoolers in the fall. *Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail UMH 549 Scripture Lesson Psalm 103:8-13 Anthem What I Believe Sally DeFord and James Loynes *Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:23-34 Sermon Lessons From a Garden Hose Pastor Janet *Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431 * Benediction and Response I ll Walk with God Arr. Eileen Ernst Postlude Prelude to the Te Deum Michel Charpentier Summer Sermons: Look Again Jesus took ordinary things and situations in life and turned them around into holy stories about what it means to be in God s kingdom. This summer, take a new look at beloved parables and, better yet, take a new look at the ordinary things in your life: what is God showing you? If you ll be out of town one week, catch up with a free DVD from the church office or check out the podcast. Summer Look Again Parables: 6/15 The Dinner Party 7/27 The Houses 6/22 The Green Thumb 8/3 The Dandelions 6/29 The Treasure 8/10 The Friend 7/6 The Light 8/17 The Account Book 7/13 The Smallest Things 8/24 The Salary Negotiation 7/20 The Return on Investment 8/31 The Lost

2 TODAY S WORSHIP LEADERS Greeters: (8:30 a.m.) Marion and Chuck Soderberg (11:00 a.m.) George and Nancy Field Welcome Table: (8:30 a.m.) Catherine Hicks (11:00 a.m.) Lisa and John Bennett Acolyte: (8:30 a.m.) Neil Metenou (11:00 a.m.) Julia Best Lay Reader: (8:30 a.m.) Paul Bowen (11:00 a.m.) Carolyn Kline A/V Support: (8:30 a.m.) Tom Benjamin and Josh Madden (11:00 a.m.) John and Ben Risko Coffee Hour Prep: Coffee Hour Servers: Marie and Ed Robinson Outreach Visitation: Marc Thompson and John Weibel Outreach Organizer: Richard Horte About This Morning s Music: is a Junior Vocal Performance major at Christopher Newport University. While he is at school, Steven sings with the Freemason Street Baptist Church choir. This fall he will be performing the role of Dulcamara in CNU s Opera, L eliser d amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Our guest saxophonist, Carl Harris, is a native of Newport News. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Performance and a Master s of Science in Music Education from Virginia State University. After college Carl performed in a number of Jazz and secular groups around the Washington Metro area and is an accomplished song writer and composer. Carl also served for 5 years as a minister of music for Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. About This Morning s Hymn: Let There Be Peace on Earth was written by Miller and Jackson in 1955 and was first performed at the National Convention of Christians and Jews. It is a popular prayer for peace and it affirms that all of us are children of God. The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Lori MacDonald s father by Lori and Jim MacDonald. The Narthex Arrangement is given to the glory of God in memory of John Daugherty for his August 7 birthday by his wife, Nancy. The red rosebud is given to the glory of God in celebration of the birth on August 6 of Hailey Mae Glysson to Scott and Christie Glysson, by her grandparents Erin and Doug Glysson. Pastor Rev. Rudolph E. Tucker, Jr. Associate Pastor Rev. Janet P. Salbert Minister of Music/Organist Rev. C. Milton Rodgers, III Music Associate Lynn Jost Organist and Accompanist Lisa Galoci Wesley Singers & Treble Ensemble Accompanist Sarah Scott Contemporary Worship Leader Jason Wilsher A/V Coordinator Dean Sprague Director of Program & Adult Ministries Darlene Runaldue Director, Grace Children s Learning Center Susan Bardwell Director of Children s Ministries Arleen Field Children s Ministry Assistant Julie Villavicencio Director of Student Ministries Debbie Cali Student Ministries Summer Intern Michelle Hettmann Director of Senior Adult Ministries Nancy Miller Church Administrator Ginny Fichten Membership and Financial Giving Coordinator Sandy Risko Financial Manager Sharon Berry Nursery Coordinator Kristen Runaldue Nursery Assistant Marlee Shaver Custodian Matt Nelson Project Coordinator and Maintenance Augie Smarra Lay Leaders Chris Comeau, Thom Feucht, Herb Tax Covenant Missionary Volodya Prokip in L viv, Ukraine Rev. Jeffrey P. Mickle, Alexandria District Superintendent Bishop Young Jin Cho, Bishop of Virginia Conference 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA Phone: Website: office@umcgrace.org Staff contact information is available on the website or from the church office Grace United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation If you are new to Grace and would like to learn more about our church or are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, please join us for our next newcomers gatherings: Meet the Pastors September 14, 2014 Exploring Membership August 17 or September 21, 2014 August sessions are held in the Conference Room at 10:00 am. Grace United Methodist Church Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision is to be a community of faith that reflects the light of Christ through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Sunday, August 17, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 10 th Sunday after Pentecost

3 The Order of Worship Welcome we re glad to worship God with you today! For our guests: Please note that UMH indicates the red United Methodist Hymnal and FWS indicates the black Faith We Sing hymnal in the pews. Please stand as you are able for acts of worship marked with an * and join in saying the bold print responses. Restrooms are in the hallway between the sanctuary and the parking lot, and the Nursery is located by the church office. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Blessed Assurance Arr. Harris *A Call to Worship from Luke 11 Leader: Welcome to you, the weak and the strong. People: Christ Jesus welcomes us here. Leader: Welcome to you, sinners and saints. People: God s grace embraces us all. Leader: Welcome to you, forgiven and forgiving. People: The Spirit binds us in unity and love. *Summer Hymn Sing Please join in singing the first verses of these hymns which fellow worshipers chose as favorites, a summer tradition at Grace. Awesome God FWS 2040 Shine, Jesus, Shine FWS 2173 *Opening Prayer Merciful God, who forgives us with an abundance of grace: In this hour of worship help us to accept your love gladly and forgive others freely as you have done for us. Welcome us into your arms of love, that we may welcome others with compassion and care. We thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, strengthening and sustaining our faith in your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. *Passing of the Peace Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Please respond when prompted: Lord, as you gave your life for us help us give our lives to you. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering Offertory The Heart of Worship Matt Redman *Doxology UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *A Prayer of Dedication A Time with the Children We will resume Jesus And Me (JAM) for elementary ages and Praise-n-Play for preschoolers in the fall. *Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail UMH 549 Scripture Lesson Psalm 103:8-13 Anthem What I Believe Sally DeFord and James Loynes *Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:23-34 Sermon Lessons From a Garden Hose Pastor Janet *Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431 * Benediction and Response I ll Walk with God Arr. Eileen Ernst Postlude Prelude to the Te Deum Michel Charpentier Summer Sermons: Look Again Jesus took ordinary things and situations in life and turned them around into holy stories about what it means to be in God s kingdom. This summer, take a new look at beloved parables and, better yet, take a new look at the ordinary things in your life: what is God showing you? If you ll be out of town one week, catch up with a free DVD from the church office or check out the podcast. Summer Look Again Parables: 6/15 The Dinner Party 7/27 The Houses 6/22 The Green Thumb 8/3 The Dandelions 6/29 The Treasure 8/10 The Friend 7/6 The Light 8/17 The Account Book 7/13 The Smallest Things 8/24 The Salary Negotiation 7/20 The Return on Investment 8/31 The Lost

4 TODAY S WORSHIP LEADERS Greeters: (8:30 a.m.) Marion and Chuck Soderberg (11:00 a.m.) George and Nancy Field Welcome Table: (8:30 a.m.) Catherine Hicks (11:00 a.m.) Lisa and John Bennett Acolyte: (8:30 a.m.) Neil Metenou (11:00 a.m.) Julia Best Lay Reader: (8:30 a.m.) Paul Bowen (11:00 a.m.) Carolyn Kline A/V Support: (8:30 a.m.) Tom Benjamin and Josh Madden (11:00 a.m.) John and Ben Risko Coffee Hour Prep: Coffee Hour Servers: Marie and Ed Robinson Outreach Visitation: Marc Thompson and John Weibel Outreach Organizer: Richard Horte About This Morning s Music: is a Junior Vocal Performance major at Christopher Newport University. While he is at school, Steven sings with the Freemason Street Baptist Church choir. This fall he will be performing the role of Dulcamara in CNU s Opera, L eliser d amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Our guest saxophonist, Carl Harris, is a native of Newport News. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Performance and a Master s of Science in Music Education from Virginia State University. After college Carl performed in a number of Jazz and secular groups around the Washington Metro area and is an accomplished song writer and composer. Carl also served for 5 years as a minister of music for Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. About This Morning s Hymn: Let There Be Peace on Earth was written by Miller and Jackson in 1955 and was first performed at the National Convention of Christians and Jews. It is a popular prayer for peace and it affirms that all of us are children of God. The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Lori MacDonald s father by Lori and Jim MacDonald. The Narthex Arrangement is given to the glory of God in memory of John Daugherty for his August 7 birthday by his wife, Nancy. The red rosebud is given to the glory of God in celebration of the birth on August 6 of Hailey Mae Glysson to Scott and Christie Glysson, by her grandparents Erin and Doug Glysson. Pastor Rev. Rudolph E. Tucker, Jr. Associate Pastor Rev. Janet P. Salbert Minister of Music/Organist Rev. C. Milton Rodgers, III Music Associate Lynn Jost Organist and Accompanist Lisa Galoci Wesley Singers & Treble Ensemble Accompanist Sarah Scott Contemporary Worship Leader Jason Wilsher A/V Coordinator Dean Sprague Director of Program & Adult Ministries Darlene Runaldue Director, Grace Children s Learning Center Susan Bardwell Director of Children s Ministries Arleen Field Children s Ministry Assistant Julie Villavicencio Director of Student Ministries Debbie Cali Student Ministries Summer Intern Michelle Hettmann Director of Senior Adult Ministries Nancy Miller Church Administrator Ginny Fichten Membership and Financial Giving Coordinator Sandy Risko Financial Manager Sharon Berry Nursery Coordinator Kristen Runaldue Nursery Assistant Marlee Shaver Custodian Matt Nelson Project Coordinator and Maintenance Augie Smarra Lay Leaders Chris Comeau, Thom Feucht, Herb Tax Covenant Missionary Volodya Prokip in L viv, Ukraine Rev. Jeffrey P. Mickle, Alexandria District Superintendent Bishop Young Jin Cho, Bishop of Virginia Conference 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA Phone: Website: office@umcgrace.org Staff contact information is available on the website or from the church office Grace United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation If you are new to Grace and would like to learn more about our church or are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, please join us for our next newcomers gatherings: Meet the Pastors September 14, 2014 Exploring Membership August 17 or September 21, 2014 August sessions are held in the Conference Room at 10:00 am. Grace United Methodist Church Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision is to be a community of faith that reflects the light of Christ through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Sunday, August 17, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 10 th Sunday after Pentecost

5 The Order of Worship Welcome we re glad to worship God with you today! For our guests: Please note that UMH indicates the red United Methodist Hymnal and FWS indicates the black Faith We Sing hymnal in the pews. Please stand as you are able for acts of worship marked with an * and join in saying the bold print responses. Restrooms are in the hallway between the sanctuary and the parking lot, and the Nursery is located by the church office. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Blessed Assurance Arr. Harris *A Call to Worship from Luke 11 Leader: Welcome to you, the weak and the strong. People: Christ Jesus welcomes us here. Leader: Welcome to you, sinners and saints. People: God s grace embraces us all. Leader: Welcome to you, forgiven and forgiving. People: The Spirit binds us in unity and love. *Summer Hymn Sing Please join in singing the first verses of these hymns which fellow worshipers chose as favorites, a summer tradition at Grace. Awesome God FWS 2040 Shine, Jesus, Shine FWS 2173 *Opening Prayer Merciful God, who forgives us with an abundance of grace: In this hour of worship help us to accept your love gladly and forgive others freely as you have done for us. Welcome us into your arms of love, that we may welcome others with compassion and care. We thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, strengthening and sustaining our faith in your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. *Passing of the Peace Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Please respond when prompted: Lord, as you gave your life for us help us give our lives to you. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering Offertory The Heart of Worship Matt Redman *Doxology UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *A Prayer of Dedication A Time with the Children We will resume Jesus And Me (JAM) for elementary ages and Praise-n-Play for preschoolers in the fall. *Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail UMH 549 Scripture Lesson Psalm 103:8-13 Anthem What I Believe Sally DeFord and James Loynes *Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:23-34 Sermon Lessons From a Garden Hose Pastor Janet *Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431 * Benediction and Response I ll Walk with God Arr. Eileen Ernst Postlude Prelude to the Te Deum Michel Charpentier Summer Sermons: Look Again Jesus took ordinary things and situations in life and turned them around into holy stories about what it means to be in God s kingdom. This summer, take a new look at beloved parables and, better yet, take a new look at the ordinary things in your life: what is God showing you? If you ll be out of town one week, catch up with a free DVD from the church office or check out the podcast. Summer Look Again Parables: 6/15 The Dinner Party 7/27 The Houses 6/22 The Green Thumb 8/3 The Dandelions 6/29 The Treasure 8/10 The Friend 7/6 The Light 8/17 The Account Book 7/13 The Smallest Things 8/24 The Salary Negotiation 7/20 The Return on Investment 8/31 The Lost

6 TODAY S WORSHIP LEADERS Greeters: (8:30 a.m.) Marion and Chuck Soderberg (11:00 a.m.) George and Nancy Field Welcome Table: (8:30 a.m.) Catherine Hicks (11:00 a.m.) Lisa and John Bennett Acolyte: (8:30 a.m.) Neil Metenou (11:00 a.m.) Julia Best Lay Reader: (8:30 a.m.) Paul Bowen (11:00 a.m.) Carolyn Kline A/V Support: (8:30 a.m.) Tom Benjamin and Josh Madden (11:00 a.m.) John and Ben Risko Coffee Hour Prep: Coffee Hour Servers: Marie and Ed Robinson Outreach Visitation: Marc Thompson and John Weibel Outreach Organizer: Richard Horte About This Morning s Music: is a Junior Vocal Performance major at Christopher Newport University. While he is at school, Steven sings with the Freemason Street Baptist Church choir. This fall he will be performing the role of Dulcamara in CNU s Opera, L eliser d amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Our guest saxophonist, Carl Harris, is a native of Newport News. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Performance and a Master s of Science in Music Education from Virginia State University. After college Carl performed in a number of Jazz and secular groups around the Washington Metro area and is an accomplished song writer and composer. Carl also served for 5 years as a minister of music for Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. About This Morning s Hymn: Let There Be Peace on Earth was written by Miller and Jackson in 1955 and was first performed at the National Convention of Christians and Jews. It is a popular prayer for peace and it affirms that all of us are children of God. The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Lori MacDonald s father by Lori and Jim MacDonald. The Narthex Arrangement is given to the glory of God in memory of John Daugherty for his August 7 birthday by his wife, Nancy. The red rosebud is given to the glory of God in celebration of the birth on August 6 of Hailey Mae Glysson to Scott and Christie Glysson, by her grandparents Erin and Doug Glysson. Pastor Rev. Rudolph E. Tucker, Jr. Associate Pastor Rev. Janet P. Salbert Minister of Music/Organist Rev. C. Milton Rodgers, III Music Associate Lynn Jost Organist and Accompanist Lisa Galoci Wesley Singers & Treble Ensemble Accompanist Sarah Scott Contemporary Worship Leader Jason Wilsher A/V Coordinator Dean Sprague Director of Program & Adult Ministries Darlene Runaldue Director, Grace Children s Learning Center Susan Bardwell Director of Children s Ministries Arleen Field Children s Ministry Assistant Julie Villavicencio Director of Student Ministries Debbie Cali Student Ministries Summer Intern Michelle Hettmann Director of Senior Adult Ministries Nancy Miller Church Administrator Ginny Fichten Membership and Financial Giving Coordinator Sandy Risko Financial Manager Sharon Berry Nursery Coordinator Kristen Runaldue Nursery Assistant Marlee Shaver Custodian Matt Nelson Project Coordinator and Maintenance Augie Smarra Lay Leaders Chris Comeau, Thom Feucht, Herb Tax Covenant Missionary Volodya Prokip in L viv, Ukraine Rev. Jeffrey P. Mickle, Alexandria District Superintendent Bishop Young Jin Cho, Bishop of Virginia Conference 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA Phone: Website: office@umcgrace.org Staff contact information is available on the website or from the church office Grace United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation If you are new to Grace and would like to learn more about our church or are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, please join us for our next newcomers gatherings: Meet the Pastors September 14, 2014 Exploring Membership August 17 or September 21, 2014 August sessions are held in the Conference Room at 10:00 am. Grace United Methodist Church Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision is to be a community of faith that reflects the light of Christ through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Sunday, August 17, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 10 th Sunday after Pentecost

7 The Order of Worship Welcome we re glad to worship God with you today! For our guests: Please note that UMH indicates the red United Methodist Hymnal and FWS indicates the black Faith We Sing hymnal in the pews. Please stand as you are able for acts of worship marked with an * and join in saying the bold print responses. Restrooms are in the hallway between the sanctuary and the parking lot, and the Nursery is located by the church office. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Blessed Assurance Arr. Harris *A Call to Worship from Luke 11 Leader: Welcome to you, the weak and the strong. People: Christ Jesus welcomes us here. Leader: Welcome to you, sinners and saints. People: God s grace embraces us all. Leader: Welcome to you, forgiven and forgiving. People: The Spirit binds us in unity and love. *Summer Hymn Sing Please join in singing the first verses of these hymns which fellow worshipers chose as favorites, a summer tradition at Grace. Awesome God FWS 2040 Shine, Jesus, Shine FWS 2173 *Opening Prayer Merciful God, who forgives us with an abundance of grace: In this hour of worship help us to accept your love gladly and forgive others freely as you have done for us. Welcome us into your arms of love, that we may welcome others with compassion and care. We thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, strengthening and sustaining our faith in your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. *Passing of the Peace Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Please respond when prompted: Lord, as you gave your life for us help us give our lives to you. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering Offertory The Heart of Worship Matt Redman *Doxology UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *A Prayer of Dedication A Time with the Children We will resume Jesus And Me (JAM) for elementary ages and Praise-n-Play for preschoolers in the fall. *Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail UMH 549 Scripture Lesson Psalm 103:8-13 Anthem What I Believe Sally DeFord and James Loynes *Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:23-34 Sermon Lessons From a Garden Hose Pastor Janet *Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431 * Benediction and Response I ll Walk with God Arr. Eileen Ernst Postlude Prelude to the Te Deum Michel Charpentier Summer Sermons: Look Again Jesus took ordinary things and situations in life and turned them around into holy stories about what it means to be in God s kingdom. This summer, take a new look at beloved parables and, better yet, take a new look at the ordinary things in your life: what is God showing you? If you ll be out of town one week, catch up with a free DVD from the church office or check out the podcast. Summer Look Again Parables: 6/15 The Dinner Party 7/27 The Houses 6/22 The Green Thumb 8/3 The Dandelions 6/29 The Treasure 8/10 The Friend 7/6 The Light 8/17 The Account Book 7/13 The Smallest Things 8/24 The Salary Negotiation 7/20 The Return on Investment 8/31 The Lost

8 TODAY S WORSHIP LEADERS Greeters: (8:30 a.m.) Marion and Chuck Soderberg (11:00 a.m.) George and Nancy Field Welcome Table: (8:30 a.m.) Catherine Hicks (11:00 a.m.) Lisa and John Bennett Acolyte: (8:30 a.m.) Neil Metenou (11:00 a.m.) Julia Best Lay Reader: (8:30 a.m.) Paul Bowen (11:00 a.m.) Carolyn Kline A/V Support: (8:30 a.m.) Tom Benjamin and Josh Madden (11:00 a.m.) John and Ben Risko Coffee Hour Prep: Coffee Hour Servers: Marie and Ed Robinson Outreach Visitation: Marc Thompson and John Weibel Outreach Organizer: Richard Horte About This Morning s Music: is a Junior Vocal Performance major at Christopher Newport University. While he is at school, Steven sings with the Freemason Street Baptist Church choir. This fall he will be performing the role of Dulcamara in CNU s Opera, L eliser d amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Our guest saxophonist, Carl Harris, is a native of Newport News. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Performance and a Master s of Science in Music Education from Virginia State University. After college Carl performed in a number of Jazz and secular groups around the Washington Metro area and is an accomplished song writer and composer. Carl also served for 5 years as a minister of music for Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. About This Morning s Hymn: Let There Be Peace on Earth was written by Miller and Jackson in 1955 and was first performed at the National Convention of Christians and Jews. It is a popular prayer for peace and it affirms that all of us are children of God. The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Lori MacDonald s father by Lori and Jim MacDonald. The Narthex Arrangement is given to the glory of God in memory of John Daugherty for his August 7 birthday by his wife, Nancy. The red rosebud is given to the glory of God in celebration of the birth on August 6 of Hailey Mae Glysson to Scott and Christie Glysson, by her grandparents Erin and Doug Glysson. Pastor Rev. Rudolph E. Tucker, Jr. Associate Pastor Rev. Janet P. Salbert Minister of Music/Organist Rev. C. Milton Rodgers, III Music Associate Lynn Jost Organist and Accompanist Lisa Galoci Wesley Singers & Treble Ensemble Accompanist Sarah Scott Contemporary Worship Leader Jason Wilsher A/V Coordinator Dean Sprague Director of Program & Adult Ministries Darlene Runaldue Director, Grace Children s Learning Center Susan Bardwell Director of Children s Ministries Arleen Field Children s Ministry Assistant Julie Villavicencio Director of Student Ministries Debbie Cali Student Ministries Summer Intern Michelle Hettmann Director of Senior Adult Ministries Nancy Miller Church Administrator Ginny Fichten Membership and Financial Giving Coordinator Sandy Risko Financial Manager Sharon Berry Nursery Coordinator Kristen Runaldue Nursery Assistant Marlee Shaver Custodian Matt Nelson Project Coordinator and Maintenance Augie Smarra Lay Leaders Chris Comeau, Thom Feucht, Herb Tax Covenant Missionary Volodya Prokip in L viv, Ukraine Rev. Jeffrey P. Mickle, Alexandria District Superintendent Bishop Young Jin Cho, Bishop of Virginia Conference 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA Phone: Website: office@umcgrace.org Staff contact information is available on the website or from the church office Grace United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation If you are new to Grace and would like to learn more about our church or are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, please join us for our next newcomers gatherings: Meet the Pastors September 14, 2014 Exploring Membership August 17 or September 21, 2014 August sessions are held in the Conference Room at 10:00 am. Grace United Methodist Church Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision is to be a community of faith that reflects the light of Christ through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Sunday, August 17, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 10 th Sunday after Pentecost

9 The Order of Worship Welcome we re glad to worship God with you today! For our guests: Please note that UMH indicates the red United Methodist Hymnal and FWS indicates the black Faith We Sing hymnal in the pews. Please stand as you are able for acts of worship marked with an * and join in saying the bold print responses. Restrooms are in the hallway between the sanctuary and the parking lot, and the Nursery is located by the church office. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Blessed Assurance Arr. Harris *A Call to Worship from Luke 11 Leader: Welcome to you, the weak and the strong. People: Christ Jesus welcomes us here. Leader: Welcome to you, sinners and saints. People: God s grace embraces us all. Leader: Welcome to you, forgiven and forgiving. People: The Spirit binds us in unity and love. *Summer Hymn Sing Please join in singing the first verses of these hymns which fellow worshipers chose as favorites, a summer tradition at Grace. Awesome God FWS 2040 Shine, Jesus, Shine FWS 2173 *Opening Prayer Merciful God, who forgives us with an abundance of grace: In this hour of worship help us to accept your love gladly and forgive others freely as you have done for us. Welcome us into your arms of love, that we may welcome others with compassion and care. We thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, strengthening and sustaining our faith in your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. *Passing of the Peace Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Please respond when prompted: Lord, as you gave your life for us help us give our lives to you. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering Offertory The Heart of Worship Matt Redman *Doxology UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *A Prayer of Dedication A Time with the Children We will resume Jesus And Me (JAM) for elementary ages and Praise-n-Play for preschoolers in the fall. *Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail UMH 549 Scripture Lesson Psalm 103:8-13 Anthem What I Believe Sally DeFord and James Loynes *Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:23-34 Sermon Lessons From a Garden Hose Pastor Janet *Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431 * Benediction and Response I ll Walk with God Arr. Eileen Ernst Postlude Prelude to the Te Deum Michel Charpentier Summer Sermons: Look Again Jesus took ordinary things and situations in life and turned them around into holy stories about what it means to be in God s kingdom. This summer, take a new look at beloved parables and, better yet, take a new look at the ordinary things in your life: what is God showing you? If you ll be out of town one week, catch up with a free DVD from the church office or check out the podcast. Summer Look Again Parables: 6/15 The Dinner Party 7/27 The Houses 6/22 The Green Thumb 8/3 The Dandelions 6/29 The Treasure 8/10 The Friend 7/6 The Light 8/17 The Account Book 7/13 The Smallest Things 8/24 The Salary Negotiation 7/20 The Return on Investment 8/31 The Lost

10 TODAY S WORSHIP LEADERS Greeters: (8:30 a.m.) Marion and Chuck Soderberg (11:00 a.m.) George and Nancy Field Welcome Table: (8:30 a.m.) Catherine Hicks (11:00 a.m.) Lisa and John Bennett Acolyte: (8:30 a.m.) Neil Metenou (11:00 a.m.) Julia Best Lay Reader: (8:30 a.m.) Paul Bowen (11:00 a.m.) Carolyn Kline A/V Support: (8:30 a.m.) Tom Benjamin and Josh Madden (11:00 a.m.) John and Ben Risko Coffee Hour Prep: Coffee Hour Servers: Marie and Ed Robinson Outreach Visitation: Marc Thompson and John Weibel Outreach Organizer: Richard Horte About This Morning s Music: is a Junior Vocal Performance major at Christopher Newport University. While he is at school, Steven sings with the Freemason Street Baptist Church choir. This fall he will be performing the role of Dulcamara in CNU s Opera, L eliser d amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Our guest saxophonist, Carl Harris, is a native of Newport News. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Performance and a Master s of Science in Music Education from Virginia State University. After college Carl performed in a number of Jazz and secular groups around the Washington Metro area and is an accomplished song writer and composer. Carl also served for 5 years as a minister of music for Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. About This Morning s Hymn: Let There Be Peace on Earth was written by Miller and Jackson in 1955 and was first performed at the National Convention of Christians and Jews. It is a popular prayer for peace and it affirms that all of us are children of God. The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Lori MacDonald s father by Lori and Jim MacDonald. The Narthex Arrangement is given to the glory of God in memory of John Daugherty for his August 7 birthday by his wife, Nancy. The red rosebud is given to the glory of God in celebration of the birth on August 6 of Hailey Mae Glysson to Scott and Christie Glysson, by her grandparents Erin and Doug Glysson. Pastor Rev. Rudolph E. Tucker, Jr. Associate Pastor Rev. Janet P. Salbert Minister of Music/Organist Rev. C. Milton Rodgers, III Music Associate Lynn Jost Organist and Accompanist Lisa Galoci Wesley Singers & Treble Ensemble Accompanist Sarah Scott Contemporary Worship Leader Jason Wilsher A/V Coordinator Dean Sprague Director of Program & Adult Ministries Darlene Runaldue Director, Grace Children s Learning Center Susan Bardwell Director of Children s Ministries Arleen Field Children s Ministry Assistant Julie Villavicencio Director of Student Ministries Debbie Cali Student Ministries Summer Intern Michelle Hettmann Director of Senior Adult Ministries Nancy Miller Church Administrator Ginny Fichten Membership and Financial Giving Coordinator Sandy Risko Financial Manager Sharon Berry Nursery Coordinator Kristen Runaldue Nursery Assistant Marlee Shaver Custodian Matt Nelson Project Coordinator and Maintenance Augie Smarra Lay Leaders Chris Comeau, Thom Feucht, Herb Tax Covenant Missionary Volodya Prokip in L viv, Ukraine Rev. Jeffrey P. Mickle, Alexandria District Superintendent Bishop Young Jin Cho, Bishop of Virginia Conference 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA Phone: Website: office@umcgrace.org Staff contact information is available on the website or from the church office Grace United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation If you are new to Grace and would like to learn more about our church or are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, please join us for our next newcomers gatherings: Meet the Pastors September 14, 2014 Exploring Membership August 17 or September 21, 2014 August sessions are held in the Conference Room at 10:00 am. Grace United Methodist Church Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision is to be a community of faith that reflects the light of Christ through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Sunday, August 17, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 10 th Sunday after Pentecost

11 The Order of Worship Welcome we re glad to worship God with you today! For our guests: Please note that UMH indicates the red United Methodist Hymnal and FWS indicates the black Faith We Sing hymnal in the pews. Please stand as you are able for acts of worship marked with an * and join in saying the bold print responses. Restrooms are in the hallway between the sanctuary and the parking lot, and the Nursery is located by the church office. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Blessed Assurance Arr. Harris *A Call to Worship from Luke 11 Leader: Welcome to you, the weak and the strong. People: Christ Jesus welcomes us here. Leader: Welcome to you, sinners and saints. People: God s grace embraces us all. Leader: Welcome to you, forgiven and forgiving. People: The Spirit binds us in unity and love. *Summer Hymn Sing Please join in singing the first verses of these hymns which fellow worshipers chose as favorites, a summer tradition at Grace. Awesome God FWS 2040 Shine, Jesus, Shine FWS 2173 *Opening Prayer Merciful God, who forgives us with an abundance of grace: In this hour of worship help us to accept your love gladly and forgive others freely as you have done for us. Welcome us into your arms of love, that we may welcome others with compassion and care. We thank you for the power of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives, strengthening and sustaining our faith in your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. *Passing of the Peace Sharing of Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer Please respond when prompted: Lord, as you gave your life for us help us give our lives to you. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering Offertory The Heart of Worship Matt Redman *Doxology UMH 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *A Prayer of Dedication A Time with the Children We will resume Jesus And Me (JAM) for elementary ages and Praise-n-Play for preschoolers in the fall. *Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail UMH 549 Scripture Lesson Psalm 103:8-13 Anthem What I Believe Sally DeFord and James Loynes *Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:23-34 Sermon Lessons From a Garden Hose Pastor Janet *Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431 * Benediction and Response I ll Walk with God Arr. Eileen Ernst Postlude Prelude to the Te Deum Michel Charpentier Summer Sermons: Look Again Jesus took ordinary things and situations in life and turned them around into holy stories about what it means to be in God s kingdom. This summer, take a new look at beloved parables and, better yet, take a new look at the ordinary things in your life: what is God showing you? If you ll be out of town one week, catch up with a free DVD from the church office or check out the podcast. Summer Look Again Parables: 6/15 The Dinner Party 7/27 The Houses 6/22 The Green Thumb 8/3 The Dandelions 6/29 The Treasure 8/10 The Friend 7/6 The Light 8/17 The Account Book 7/13 The Smallest Things 8/24 The Salary Negotiation 7/20 The Return on Investment 8/31 The Lost

12 TODAY S WORSHIP LEADERS Greeters: (8:30 a.m.) Marion and Chuck Soderberg (11:00 a.m.) George and Nancy Field Welcome Table: (8:30 a.m.) Catherine Hicks (11:00 a.m.) Lisa and John Bennett Acolyte: (8:30 a.m.) Neil Metenou (11:00 a.m.) Julia Best Lay Reader: (8:30 a.m.) Paul Bowen (11:00 a.m.) Carolyn Kline A/V Support: (8:30 a.m.) Tom Benjamin and Josh Madden (11:00 a.m.) John and Ben Risko Coffee Hour Prep: Coffee Hour Servers: Marie and Ed Robinson Outreach Visitation: Marc Thompson and John Weibel Outreach Organizer: Richard Horte About This Morning s Music: is a Junior Vocal Performance major at Christopher Newport University. While he is at school, Steven sings with the Freemason Street Baptist Church choir. This fall he will be performing the role of Dulcamara in CNU s Opera, L eliser d amore by Gaetano Donizetti. Our guest saxophonist, Carl Harris, is a native of Newport News. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Performance and a Master s of Science in Music Education from Virginia State University. After college Carl performed in a number of Jazz and secular groups around the Washington Metro area and is an accomplished song writer and composer. Carl also served for 5 years as a minister of music for Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station. About This Morning s Hymn: Let There Be Peace on Earth was written by Miller and Jackson in 1955 and was first performed at the National Convention of Christians and Jews. It is a popular prayer for peace and it affirms that all of us are children of God. The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Lori MacDonald s father by Lori and Jim MacDonald. The Narthex Arrangement is given to the glory of God in memory of John Daugherty for his August 7 birthday by his wife, Nancy. The red rosebud is given to the glory of God in celebration of the birth on August 6 of Hailey Mae Glysson to Scott and Christie Glysson, by her grandparents Erin and Doug Glysson. Pastor Rev. Rudolph E. Tucker, Jr. Associate Pastor Rev. Janet P. Salbert Minister of Music/Organist Rev. C. Milton Rodgers, III Music Associate Lynn Jost Organist and Accompanist Lisa Galoci Wesley Singers & Treble Ensemble Accompanist Sarah Scott Contemporary Worship Leader Jason Wilsher A/V Coordinator Dean Sprague Director of Program & Adult Ministries Darlene Runaldue Director, Grace Children s Learning Center Susan Bardwell Director of Children s Ministries Arleen Field Children s Ministry Assistant Julie Villavicencio Director of Student Ministries Debbie Cali Student Ministries Summer Intern Michelle Hettmann Director of Senior Adult Ministries Nancy Miller Church Administrator Ginny Fichten Membership and Financial Giving Coordinator Sandy Risko Financial Manager Sharon Berry Nursery Coordinator Kristen Runaldue Nursery Assistant Marlee Shaver Custodian Matt Nelson Project Coordinator and Maintenance Augie Smarra Lay Leaders Chris Comeau, Thom Feucht, Herb Tax Covenant Missionary Volodya Prokip in L viv, Ukraine Rev. Jeffrey P. Mickle, Alexandria District Superintendent Bishop Young Jin Cho, Bishop of Virginia Conference 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA Phone: Website: office@umcgrace.org Staff contact information is available on the website or from the church office Grace United Methodist Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation If you are new to Grace and would like to learn more about our church or are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, please join us for our next newcomers gatherings: Meet the Pastors September 14, 2014 Exploring Membership August 17 or September 21, 2014 August sessions are held in the Conference Room at 10:00 am. Grace United Methodist Church Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision is to be a community of faith that reflects the light of Christ through radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. Sunday, August 17, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 10 th Sunday after Pentecost