TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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1 WELCOME Gathering If you are visiting with us or would like to share a prayer concern with the ministers, please fill out a Connection Card on the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate. PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday Morning August 7, :45 a.m. Air, from Water Music Suite Entering into Worship LEADER: Sisters and brothers, as we gather in the welcome of God s love, as we G.F. Handel gather in the joy of our unity in Christ, as we gather in the power of the Spirit, let is listen for the voice of God! PEOPLE: Let us worship God, who has spoken and still speaks to those who attend to the roar or the whisper of the Holy One. Amen! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & 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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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. ANTHEM We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace Moses Hogan Proclaiming God s Word READING FROM SCRIPTURE John 13:21-30 In the pew Bibles, on page 108 of the Second Testament SERMON HYMN 526 INVITATION TO OFFERING Ordinary People Part 6: Judas and Mathias The Gift of Love Rev. Trish Standifur *HYMN 286 This Is the Day OFFERTORY Andante Maurice Green LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Ben Hoellein READING FROM SCRIPTURE Psalm 133 In the pew Bibles, on page 575 of the First Testament CHILDREN S TIME *PRESENTATION OF GIFTS *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; OR Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. Children welcome in the name of Jesus, Children welcome in the name of love. All are welcome in the name of Jesus, All are welcome in the name of love. After Children s Time, two-year-olds through grade two may leave for Children s Worship & Wonder. After worship, parents may pick up their children in the Mission Center. INVITATION TO COMMUNION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 353) One bread, one body, one Lord of all, One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many throughout the earth, We are one body in this one Lord. * please stand as you are able *please stand as you are able

2 WORDS OF INSTITUTION FROM SCRIPTURE SHARING OF THE BREAD & CUP Behold the Bread of Angels arr. Charles Callahan All followers of Christ are welcome at the Lord s Table. When the bread is passed, take either a wafer or piece of loaf and eat it. Hold the cup to drink in unison following the Prayer of Thanksgiving. If you would like a gluten-free wafer, please notify a Deacon. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Those desiring to make their confession of faith or to place their membership in this church are invited to come forward as we sing the closing hymn. Putting Faith into Action *HYMN 677 Let There Be Peace on Earth *BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE Go My Children With My Blessing POSTLUDE Hornpipe, from Water Music Suite * please stand as you are able NOTES G.F. Handel Our Vision Connecting People to God and Each Other Our Mission Crestwood Christian Church connects people to God and each other by being a community that welcomes and accepts all people; invites questions about how faith and life intersect; encourages people to take the next step in their spiritual journey; cares for each other and the stranger; and serves God through serving others. Welcome to Crestwood! We are glad you have joined us for worship. We hope your time with us is meaningful and that you return soon Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY Phone: (859) Office@crestwoodchristian.org Read our church newsletter online at

3 WHAT S COMING UP AT CRESTWOOD August 7, 2016 Sun., 08/07 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch - Palmer s Fresh Grill Lexington Green Circle 3 p.m. CYF and Chi-Rho - Pool Party Offsite - Leaving Church Parking Lot at 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service for Common Unity - Central Christian Church Mon., 08/08 Welcome back, Kory! Tues., 08/09 Wed., 08/10 First Day of School for Fayette County 11:30 a.m. Senior Adult Ministry - Chalice Hall Thurs., 08/11 6 p.m. Childcare Council - Childcare Center 6:30 p.m. Finance Team - Conference Room 6:30 p.m. Personnel Team Fri., 08/12 Sat., 08/13 8:30 a.m. Men s Group - Chalice Hall 9 a.m. Make-Up Class for Nursery Staff Training - Administrative Wing Sun., 08/14 12 p.m. Called Congregational Meeting - Sanctuary 12 p.m. Kory s Welcome Back BBQ - Gym, Kitchen, and Chalice Hall 5 p.m. Habitat House Dedication-1741 Millbank Road 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Detention Center Worship and Communion Service Mon., 08/15 Tues., 08/16 Wed., 08/17 7 p.m. Ministry Council - Chalice Hall Thurs., 08/18 Fri., 08/19 6 p.m. Igo/Dixon Wedding Rehearsal - Sanctuary Sat., 08/20 All Day - Igo/Dixon Wedding - Sanctuary FLOWERS IN SANCTUARY The flowers are in memory of Anne Purple. ELDERS SERVING AT THE TABLE 8;30 a.m. Carlene Adams 10:45 a.m. Bob Shanklin and Dabney Parker Kory Wilcoxson Trish Standifur Peggy King Casey McDonald Patrick Lakin Laura Kaczmarek Lynn West Frank Spragens Noemi Lugo Martha Duttlinger Jane Johnson Maureen Howell Our Church Staff: Senior Minister Associate Minister Children s Coordinator Middle School Coordinator High School Coordinator Church Administrator Facilities Manager Music Director Children & Youth Music Director Cherub Choir Director Organist Pianist TONIGHT: COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE FOR RECONCILIATION AND COMMON UNITY TONIGHT, AUGUST 7, 7:30 P.M. CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 2O5 E. SHORT ST., LEXINGTON You are invited to a community prayer service in the Central Christian Church sanctuary this evening, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. This opportunity to pray and seek to work together to overcome racial bias and the harmful barriers that beset our nation and world will include representatives from the NAACP, law enforcement, Institute for Compassion in Justice, Juvenile Restorative Justice, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, Imani Missionary Baptist Church, and Catholic Action Center, among others.

4 Prayer Joys and Concerns Members Virginia Bohanan, Bob Ely, Paul Hightower, Jeanne Jouett, the family of Anne Purple Family of Members JoNell Baker (aunt of Jeanne Jouett), Cheryl Arnold Brown (Sister of Kathy Stone), David Brian (son-in-law of John & Sara Gretz), Family of Al Brury (brother of Phyllis Goins), Burdette family (of Kim Powell), Gay Cecil (sister of Mimi Leet and Joy Leet-Mullins), Bill Haney (Cousin of Tom & Billie Arnold), Harold Kirchner (brother-in-law of Georgia Meece), Michael Lee (Nephew of Joyce Leininger), Mike Mancik (brother of Eva Dennis), Jim Poynter (cousin of Joyce Leininger), Jane Ritchie (sister of Wayne Dennis) Friends of Members The family of Bill Barr (of Crestwood), Lesley Shannon Quinn-Harris (of Minva Hodgins), Family and friends of Karen Hay Combs (of Kathy Stone), Whitney Owens Hoffer (of Kathy Stone), Judy Jones-Tohlman (of Bettye Burns), Sarah Warner Lister (of Amy Maupin), Noemi Lugo (of Crestwood), Mary Nell (of Mimi Leet and Joy Leet-Mullins), Rick Reno (of Mimi Leet and Joy Leet-Mullins), Julie Richardson & Maddy Brown (of Crestwood), Cathy Scaife (of Don & Pat Waggener), Family of Elgen Stepp (of Minva Hodgins), Family of Virginia Umstattd (of Tom & Billie Arnold), Family of Paul Warneke (of Crestwood) Armed Forces Paul Baird (grandson-in-law of Minva Hodgins), Blake and Jill Chambers and family (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Bud DeLacey (nephew of Matt and Michelle DeLacey), James Derrick (nephew of Joyce Leininger); Isaiah Holguin (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Andrew Lynn (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Patrick Ritter (greatnephew of Betty Tester), David Schloesser (of Matt Staggs), Rocky Shapla (friend of Jane Johnson), Justin Witt (nephew of Jack Witt) Heart-to-Heart Members Jean Aspley, Neva Bailey, Virginia Bohanan, Dottie Bransom, Jim Brown, Margaret Buchanan, Billie Casey, Mildred Cox, Isabel Goff, Dee Gudgell, Nettie Sue Hughbanks, Jean Mitchell, Tommy and Peggy Lyne, Bob Noel, Jerry Reece, Ann Smith, Henry Spencer, Nellie Stapleton, Marshall Wall, John and Jean Walters, Jerry Wells Our World Community We pray for the inmates of the Fayette County Detention Center and God s presence and peace in the areas of turmoil and suffering around the world. *Names added this week. Names included on the prayer list for one month. If a name has been removed that you would like added back on, please contact the church office. CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING There will be a very, very brief called congregational meeting on Sunday, August 14, right after worship, to confirm Mike Toll as a new trustee for Crestwood. Mike will join existing trustees Andrew Sparks, Jennifer Moore, Mike Bales and Wayne Shaver. Please plan on staying after church for just a few minutes to give Mike our vote of affirmation for this position that is so important to the running of the church. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! *Sunday, August 14th, after worship, Welcome Back! Wilcoxsons Bar-B-Que lunch PLEASE FILL-OUT THE RSVP FORM INCLUED SO WE MAY HAVE A HEAD-COUNT FOR THE FOOD *Sunday, August 28th, 5 p.m. Hamburger Cook Off & Back to School Bash Everyone is welcome! Watch for detailed information as events get closer. WORSHIP SCHEDULE August 14: We Are Ordinary People Rev. Trish Standifur Rev. Kory Wilcoxson returns but Trish is still preaching. KROGER PLUS COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM - TIME TO RE-ENROLL!!! Many of you have been supporting Crestwood by participating in the Kroger Plus Community Rewards program. Sixty-seven participants have generated over $2,400 in revenue for Crestwood Christian Church this past year. That is an increase from 22 participants and $1,200 the previous year. This is great progress but we need to keep this going. The program requires you to re-enroll in the program each August, so please log back into the Kroger Community Rewards website and select Crestwood Christian Church (be careful to get the one in Lexington!) If you haven t signed up yet, please consider this. You simply register, shop, and Crestwood receives a donation each time! Once you register, you make a donation to Crestwood every time you scan your Kroger Plus Card. This has no effect on Fuel Points or other programs. To register, go to the link below (remember, you need to re-enroll in the program each August. We ll remind you again next year!)

5 KORY S WELCOME BACK ALL-CHURCH LUNCH SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 KORY S WELCOME BACK ALL-CHURCH LUNCH SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 We sent Kory and his family off with a reception and are now preparing to welcome them back with an all church BBQ luncheon. (The promise of a BBQ lunch was one way to guarantee that Kory would return from sabbatical!) The grant that funded Kory s travels also provided for funding of congregational events. As a result, this will be a catered event and a time of fellowship for the whole church. Please plan on attending and welcoming back the Wilcoxon s in Crestwood fashion with food, fun, and fellowship. We sent Kory and his family off with a reception and are now preparing to welcome them back with an all church BBQ luncheon. (The promise of a BBQ lunch was one way to guarantee that Kory would return from sabbatical!) The grant that funded Kory s travels also provided for funding of congregational events. As a result, this will be a catered event and a time of fellowship for the whole church. Please plan on attending and welcoming back the Wilcoxon s in Crestwood fashion with food, fun, and fellowship. Please RSVP for the luncheon by ing assistant@crestwoodchristian.org, calling the church office at , or returning this form to church office, or dropping in offering plate. I plan to attend the BBQ lunch on August 14 th : Please RSVP for the luncheon by ing assistant@crestwoodchristian.org, calling the church office at , or returning this form to church office, or dropping in offering plate. I plan to attend the BBQ lunch on August 14 th : Number of Adults (name) Number of Adults (name) Number of Children Number of Children

6 WHAT S COMING UP AT CRESTWOOD August 7, 2016 Sun., 08/07 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch - Palmer s Fresh Grill Lexington Green Circle 3 p.m. CYF and Chi-Rho - Pool Party Offsite - Leaving Church Parking Lot at 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service for Common Unity - Central Christian Church Mon., 08/08 Welcome back, Kory! Tues., 08/09 Wed., 08/10 First Day of School for Fayette County 11:30 a.m. Senior Adult Ministry - Chalice Hall Thurs., 08/11 6 p.m. Childcare Council - Childcare Center 6:30 p.m. Finance Team - Conference Room 6:30 p.m. Personnel Team - Bradford Room Fri., 08/12 Sat., 08/13 8:30 a.m. Men s Group - Chalice Hall 9 a.m. Make-Up Class for Nursery Staff Training - Administrative Wing Sun., 08/14 12 p.m. Called Congregational Meeting - Sanctuary 12 p.m. Kory s Welcome Back BBQ - Gym, Kitchen, and Chalice Hall 5 p.m. Habitat House Dedication-1741 Millbank Road 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Detention Center Worship and Communion Service Mon., 08/15 Tues., 08/16 Wed., 08/17 7 p.m. Ministry Council - Chalice Hall Thurs., 08/18 Fri., 08/19 6 p.m. Igo/Dixon Wedding Rehearsal - Sanctuary Sat., 08/20 All Day - Igo/Dixon Wedding - Sanctuary FLOWERS IN SANCTUARY The flowers are in memory of Anne Purple. ELDERS SERVING AT THE TABLE 8;30 a.m. Carlene Adams 10:45 a.m. Bob Shanklin and Dabney Parker Kory Wilcoxson Trish Standifur Peggy King Casey McDonald Patrick Lakin Laura Kaczmarek Lynn West Frank Spragens Noemi Lugo Martha Duttlinger Jane Johnson Maureen Howell Our Church Staff: Senior Minister Associate Minister Children s Coordinator Middle School Coordinator High School Coordinator Church Administrator Facilities Manager Music Director Children & Youth Music Director Cherub Choir Director Organist Pianist TONIGHT: COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE FOR RECONCILIATION AND COMMON UNITY TONIGHT, AUGUST 7, 7:30 P.M. CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 2O5 E. SHORT ST., LEXINGTON You are invited to a community prayer service in the Central Christian Church sanctuary this evening, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. This opportunity to pray and seek to work together to overcome racial bias and the harmful barriers that beset our nation and world will include representatives from the NAACP, law enforcement, Institute for Compassion in Justice, Juvenile Restorative Justice, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, Imani Missionary Baptist Church, and Catholic Action Center, among others.

7 Prayer Joys and Concerns Members Virginia Bohanan, Bob Ely, Paul Hightower, Jeanne Jouett, the family of Anne Purple Family of Members JoNell Baker (aunt of Jeanne Jouett), Cheryl Arnold Brown (Sister of Kathy Stone), David Brian (son-in-law of John & Sara Gretz), Family of Al Brury (brother of Phyllis Goins), Burdette family (of Kim Powell), Gay Cecil (sister of Mimi Leet and Joy Leet-Mullins), Bill Haney (Cousin of Tom & Billie Arnold), Harold Kirchner (brother-in-law of Georgia Meece), Michael Lee (Nephew of Joyce Leininger), Mike Mancik (brother of Eva Dennis), Jim Poynter (cousin of Joyce Leininger), Jane Ritchie (sister of Wayne Dennis) Friends of Members The family of Bill Barr (of Crestwood), Lesley Shannon Quinn-Harris (of Minva Hodgins), Family and friends of Karen Hay Combs (of Kathy Stone), Whitney Owens Hoffer (of Kathy Stone), Judy Jones-Tohlman (of Bettye Burns), Sarah Warner Lister (of Amy Maupin), Noemi Lugo (of Crestwood), Mary Nell (of Mimi Leet and Joy Leet-Mullins), Rick Reno (of Mimi Leet and Joy Leet-Mullins), Julie Richardson & Maddy Brown (of Crestwood), Cathy Scaife (of Don & Pat Waggener), Family of Elgen Stepp (of Minva Hodgins), Family of Virginia Umstattd (of Tom & Billie Arnold), Family of Paul Warneke (of Crestwood) Armed Forces Paul Baird (grandson-in-law of Minva Hodgins), Blake and Jill Chambers and family (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Bud DeLacey (nephew of Matt and Michelle DeLacey), James Derrick (nephew of Joyce Leininger); Isaiah Holguin (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Andrew Lynn (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Patrick Ritter (greatnephew of Betty Tester), David Schloesser (of Matt Staggs), Rocky Shapla (friend of Jane Johnson), Justin Witt (nephew of Jack Witt) Heart-to-Heart Members Jean Aspley, Neva Bailey, Virginia Bohanan, Dottie Bransom, Jim Brown, Margaret Buchanan, Billie Casey, Mildred Cox, Isabel Goff, Dee Gudgell, Nettie Sue Hughbanks, Jean Mitchell, Tommy and Peggy Lyne, Bob Noel, Jerry Reece, Ann Smith, Henry Spencer, Nellie Stapleton, Marshall Wall, John and Jean Walters, Jerry Wells Our World Community We pray for the inmates of the Fayette County Detention Center and God s presence and peace in the areas of turmoil and suffering around the world. *Names added this week. Names included on the prayer list for one month. If a name has been removed that you would like added back on, please contact the church office. CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING There will be a very, very brief called congregational meeting on Sunday, August 14, right after worship, to confirm Mike Toll as a new trustee for Crestwood. Mike will join existing trustees Andrew Sparks, Jennifer Moore, Mike Bales and Wayne Shaver. Please plan on staying after church for just a few minutes to give Mike our vote of affirmation for this position that is so important to the running of the church. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! *Sunday, August 14th, after worship, Welcome Back! Wilcoxsons Bar-B-Que lunch PLEASE FILL-OUT THE RSVP FORM INCLUED SO WE MAY HAVE A HEAD-COUNT FOR THE FOOD *Sunday, August 28th, 5 p.m. Hamburger Cook Off & Back to School Bash Everyone is welcome! Watch for detailed information as events get closer. WORSHIP SCHEDULE August 14: We Are Ordinary People Rev. Trish Standifur Rev. Kory Wilcoxson returns but Trish is still preaching. KROGER PLUS COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM - TIME TO RE-ENROLL!!! Many of you have been supporting Crestwood by participating in the Kroger Plus Community Rewards program. Sixty-seven participants have generated over $2,400 in revenue for Crestwood Christian Church this past year. That is an increase from 22 participants and $1,200 the previous year. This is great progress but we need to keep this going. The program requires you to re-enroll in the program each August, so please log back into the Kroger Community Rewards website and select Crestwood Christian Church (be careful to get the one in Lexington!) If you haven t signed up yet, please consider this. You simply register, shop, and Crestwood receives a donation each time! Once you register, you make a donation to Crestwood every time you scan your Kroger Plus Card. This has no effect on Fuel Points or other programs. To register, go to the link below (remember, you need to re-enroll in the program each August. We ll remind you again next year!)