Third Sunday After Pentecost June 25, 2017 at Ten Fifty A.M.

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1 Third Sunday After Pentecost June 25, 2017 at Ten Fifty A.M.

2 WelCome to st. luke s united methodist ChurCh We re so glad you ve joined us for worship this morning. Our mission is to share God s love and bring hope to the world. We hope you leave here today inspired by a message of hope and ready to embrace life in the week ahead. Hymnals, Bibles, large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available in the Narthex. Children s Ministry is available during the worship service for infants - 5th grade. Parents with active or tearful children can watch a live feed of the service in the Watchorn Chapel. A children s activity bag is also available in the Narthex. A Hospitality Team member is at the Welcome Center to help. SERVICE OF WORSHIP ( Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.) Prelude ringing of the Bells Praise God! Robert Fasol, organist Fred Bock hymn 715 Rejoice, the Lord is King DARWALL'S 148TH Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore; mortals, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice; again I say, rejoice. Jesus the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love; when He had purged our stains, He took His seat above. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice; again I say, rejoice. His kingdom cannot fail; He rules o er earth and heaven; the keys of earth and hell are to our Jesus given. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice; again I say, rejoice. Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come, and take His servants up to their eternal home. We soon shall hear th archangel s voice; the trump of God shall sound, rejoice! Call to WorshiP What burdens your soul? What heartache is more than you can bear? We come before the Lord with joy, but also with sadness. Life contains a mixture of celebration and mourning, but God calls to us to draw near. We long for God s presence. When life is too much to handle, cast your cares upon God, for He cares for you. We come to worship and draw near to God. affirmation of faith As a family of faith, let us affirm our faith together. I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; The third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

3 I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic* church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. (* universal) gloria Patri MEINEKE Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Call to Prayer The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Rev. Keith King Choral Call to Prayer Ancient words ever true, changing me and changing you; we have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words impart. Pastoral Prayer 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Choral response hymn 130 MARTIN God Will Take Care of You Be not dismayed what-e er betide, God will take care of you; beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through every day, o er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you. All you may need He will provide, God will take care of you; nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through every day, o er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you. No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; lean, weary one, upon His breast, God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through every day, o er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you. arr. Joseph Martin Sing Them Over Again to Me Chancel Choir and Instrumental Ensemble Robert Fasol, piano Eric Bradford, conductor Sing them over again to me, sing them over again to me, sing to me beautiful words, wonderful words of life. Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life. Let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life. Words of life and beauty, teach me faith and duty; beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life; beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life. Christ, the blessed One, gives to all wonderful words of life. Sinner, list to the loving call, wonderful words of life; all so freely given, wooing us to heaven; beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life; beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life. anthem

4 I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me; how He left His home in glory for the cross of Calvary. I was lost but Jesus found me; found the sheep that went astray; threw His loving arms around me; drew me back into His way. Beautiful words, wonderful words, beautiful words, wonderful words of life! Sweetly echo the gospel call; wonderful words of life. Offer pardon and peace to all; wonderful words of life. Jesus, only Savior, sanctify forever; beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life; beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life; beautiful words, wonderful words of life! Life at St. Luke S DeDication of tithes and offerings Rev. Keith King arr. Tom Fettke He's Always Been Faithful Meagan Seubert, soloist Robert Fasol, piano Morning by morning, I wake up to find the power and comfort of God s hand in mine. Season by season I watch Him, amazed, in awe of the mystery of His perfect ways. All I have need of His hand will provide. He s always been faithful to me. I can t remember a trial or pain he did not recycle to bring me gain. I can t remember one single regret in serving God only and trusting His hand. All I have need of His hand will provide. He s always been faithful to me. This is my anthem, this is my song, the theme of the stories I ve heard for so long. God has been faithful, He will be again. His loving compassion, it knows no end. All I have need of His hand will provide. He s always been faithful to me. He s always been faithful, He s always been faithful to me. offertory DoxoLogy OLD 100th Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Rev. Dale Wood the epistle Therefore let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Therefore, my beloved, shun the worship of idols. (1 Corinthians 10:12-14) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon When You Can't Handle Life From the Sermon Series: Famous Sayings of the Bible (that aren't actually there) musical reflection God Cares Robert Fasol, piano Tom Birchwood invitation to christian DiScipLeShip If you desire to become a member of St. Luke s United Methodist Church, please refer to the announcement insert for additional information.

5 hymn 140 faithfulness Great Is Thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; as Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided; great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter and spring-time and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided; great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided; great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! youth force Commissioning sending forth God never intended for us to be alone. God is always near. We will cast our deepest worries to God for we know He cares for us. We are not alone. God is with us. Thanks be to God. Amen. Postlude Sidney S. Campbell Gaudeamus Robert Fasol, organist Leading In Worship Rev. Keith King Senior Executive Pastor Online Campus Pastor Rev. Dale Wood Retired Clergy Musicians Robert Fasol, Organist/Choirmaster Eric Bradford, Conductor Chancel Choir and Instrumental Ensemble Meagan Seubert, Soloist God helps those who help themselves Cleanliness is next to Godliness Money is the root of all evil. Those are just some of the Bible passages that people love - except they aren t in the Bible. Many times, familiar quotes that we ascribe to being scriptural are not found in Scripture. Sometimes it is a simple mistake. But other times, it can lead to twisted theology. Join us as we separate fact from fiction - and dive into the meaning behind these wellintended sayings.

6 Senior Executive Pastor Dr. Robert E. Long Senior Pastor Rev. Phil Greenwald Executive Pastor of Administration Rev. Keith King Online Campus Pastor Rev. Josh Attaway Edmond Campus Pastor Rev. Dave Poteet Pastor of Congregational Care Rev. Connie Barnett Asbury Campus Pastor Rev. Andrew Haynes Pastor of Campus Operations Congregational Care Ministry The St. Luke s family of faith desires to extend care to you in the times of concern and joy and all that is in-between. Please write your prayer concerns on an attendance card during Sunday services or to ccm@stlukesokc.org. You may also call with your prayers concerns. Faith Partners Faith Partners seeks to educate, refer and walk with people along their journey towards recovery from addiction. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction and would like help, please go online to faithpartners.stlukesokc.org or to ccm@stlukesokc.org. Radio Programming Listen to Something to Think About with Dr. Bob Long between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on following radio stations: 98.1 The Sports Animal and Magic The sermon can be heard on KREF AM 1400 at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. TV Programming St. Luke s Traditional service can be seen as a half-hour television program on KOCO channel 5 at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. CDs are available in Threefold or contact Bev Barnes at We will be glad to mail a copy of the service to you. Cost is $5 for a CD or $10 for a DVD. Online Worship Service If you are unable to attend worship on any Sunday, you can join us online for the 10:50 a.m. Traditional Worship Service broadcast live from the Downtown Campus. You can watch on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Simply look for the "Online Worship" link on the stlukesokc.org website. A link is also available on the St. Luke's App. Welcome to Our Newest Members Joining in May: Downtown: Adyson Adamek, Ella Kate King, Ella Pilgrim, Jackson Alexander, Charlie Greene, Allie Brooks, Skye Fleet, Ava Nelson, Bertie Reiger, Adam Curran, Justin Kohs, Beau Law, Cooper Etter, Reese Pirrong, Claire Foreman, Will Curtis, McCormick Pitman, Matthew Rowan, Somer, Todd and Elijah Tramba, Lily Weaver, Olivia Maner, Lana and Emil Jantz, Tammy and Richard Wilson, Katie and Devin Hinds, Debbie Reimer, Cathy and Bob Young, Katie and Simon Gallagher Edmond: June and Cary Miller, Alexus Walker, Connor Mills, Jaylen Coe, Halle Mitchell, Abigail Graham, Ethan Stanley, Collin Stanley, Connor Stanley, Joe Kelley, Ethan Abrahamson, Josh Errico, LeighAnn Errico, Becky and Sean Ferrell, Ben Stanford, DeeAnn, Chris and Tyler Fox, Susan and Larry Airington, Tammy and Michael Sturdivan 222 N.W. 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) Web Site: stlukesokc.org Info@stlukesokc.org

7 Date Worship Service: 8:30 9:40 10:50 Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. Name Address City State ZIP Home Phone Cell Phone 1st Time Guest 2nd Time Guest Regular Guest St. Luke s Member Names and Birth Dates of Children With You Announcements Call (405) for more info or visit stlukesokc.org. Membership Sunday Today Have you been thinking about becoming a member of St. Luke s? We would love to welcome you into our family of faith! Today is Membership Sunday. You re invited to a come-and-go brunch being held in the Gallery from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No RSVP is required. St. Luke s is a wonderful place, and you can make it even better with your presence. Come join us for a cup of coffee and delicious food. Beth Armstrong will be in the Gallery all morning to answer questions and welcome you into membership. Stop by anytime! Holy Land Trips Informational Meetings Today St. Luke s will be leading two trips to the Holy Land next year! If you have ever thought about touring the Holy Land, you are invited to attend an informational meeting being held today at 9:40 a.m. in Room 204 and at 12:15 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Rafi Rozanes, a professional guide from the Holy Land, will be there to answer any questions. will be leading a trip May 30 June 9, 2018, to the Holy Land and Jordan. Rev. Phil & Stephanie Greenwald and Susan Easttom will be leading a Holy Land trip for families and children June 7-14, Brochures are at the Welcome Centers. Traveling to the Holy Land is an incredible experience that will deepen your faith and understanding of scripture and impact your relationship with God and others. Come and fi nd out how your life can be changed by one of these trips with your family of faith.. Reformation and Wesley Heritage Tour The Reformation and Wesley Heritage Tour hosted by Dr. Bob and Marsha Long and Rev. Wendy Lambert will take you through Germany and England and will visit the sites that are important in the lives of Martin Luther, Charles Wesley, and John Wesley. You will also have time to tour sites related to WWII in Germany and have some free time to tour London. The trip will last from September 1 through September 13. There are spaces available - for more information, Rev. Lambert at wlambert@stlukesokc.org. A trip brochure is available at the Welcome Center and details can also be found online at stlukesokc.org.

8 Prayer Requests or Questions: How did you first hear about St. Luke s? TV Radio Web Other I m a guest of. Age Group 6th-12th Grade College I would like more info about: Children s Programs Youth (6th to 12th grade) Programs Classes for Adults Volunteer Opportunities Other Joining I wish to join St. Luke s If you wish to join St. Luke s this morning, please bring this card to the front during the last song instead of placing it in the offering basket. I would like to know more about membership. I m interested in joining but don t want to come to the front. Contact me about other ways to join. Announcements Call (405) for more info or visit stlukesokc.org. Youth Force Please keep in your prayers the teens and adults who will be serving the community and sharing God s love during their time in Ada this week: Youth: Alex Benda, Calista Boyd, Arden Boydstun, Dede Chapline, Jessie Chapline, Jackson Conroe, Adam Curran, Addie Edingfi eld, Claire Foreman, Hayden Foreman, Sophie Gallagher, Avony Green, Emily Hamilton, Nathan Hottel, Hope Hudson, Adam Hughes, Chloe Kamp, Jayden Kelly, Kamryn Kelly, Brooke Kelser, Ella Kate King, Lois Klechka, Justin Kohs, Kendahl Krason, Brooks Lambert, Erika Manning, Scott McPhail, Reese Pirrong, Harlea Robinson, Taylor Selke, Emiliano Tarin Adults: Amy Givens, Brian Givens, Rachel Hatt, Keith King, Bill Krason, Natalie Roller New Sewing Group Wants Your Input Do you love to sew? The new St. Luke s sewing group, Tabitha s Sowers, would like to hear from you! Please fi ll out a survey to let us know what day, time, and campus you would prefer if you joined. How often would you want to meet? What projects do you love? Also, what would you like to experience in this sewing group? The survey can be found online at: surveymonkey.com/r/gz5jsnl. For more information about the group, contact Morgan Jones at and mjones@stlukesokc.org. Summertime Brings New Opportunities In January, we were challenged to be intentional about showing thankfulness and encouraged to write one thank you note per day. How is your thank you note writing going? Remember, summertime and vacations brings us new experiences and reasons to be grateful. So take a few moments to write a thank you to someone who has made your summer better! There are packets of thank you cards in the Welcome Centers that you are welcome to pick up and use them to make a difference this summer. Living out of a sense of gratitude not only enriches our lives, it will transform the world in which we live.