3 I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

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1 2 SAINT PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Fleetwood, Pennsylvania June 24, 2018 GATHERING PRAYER Almighty God, by the power of your Holy Spirit open our eyes, ears, hearts, and our very lives to your presence so that today we may worship and serve you in faithfulness and be a blessing and healing reminders of your love to all whose lives we touch. We offer this prayer and our lives in Jesus name. Amen INTROIT PROCESSIONAL HYMN Precious Lord, Take My Hand No. 472 PASSING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Let us share signs of Christ s peace with one another. JOYS AND CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH CENTERING PRELUDE Shall We Gather at the River Robert Lowry (Congregation ) We gather in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ALL singing) Amen! I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all you wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:1-2, 9-10 All (singing) I love to tell the story No. 522 of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. 3 'twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story PENITENCE The Lord reigns forever, he has established his throne for judgment. He will judge the world in righteousness; he governs the people with justice. Let us come before the throne of God s grace and confess the ways we have been unfaithful to God. All: Creator God, Lord of sea and sky. You breathed your breath upon this good earth and brought forth order from chaos. You created humankind in your image and gave us dominion over all things. Your only demand of us is that we remain faithful. Forgive us this day for those times we turn away from you. Forgive us for not always believing in your re-creating splendor that molds us into new people. Give us the courage to boldly proclaim your story to all who will listen. PWM (Silent prayers of confession) When we confess our sins before God, God hears our prayers and we are forgiven. For the Lord is righteous. He loves justice; and His people will see his face. All(singing): I love to tell the story; No. 522 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy Word. 'twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (8:55 A.M.) for Brielle Mae Koller

2 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:55 Service) 4 Let us unite with the church in all times and places in confessing our faith in the triune God. Do you believe in God? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? 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 (The congregation may be seated.) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION WORD OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 9:9-20 OT pg.492 EPISTLE LESSON Second Corinthians 6:1-13 NT pg. 181

3 SPECIAL MUSIC (8:55) Olivia Raber - Piano Soloist SPECIAL MUSIC (10:25) SERMON TEXT 5 "Evening Snowfall" Melody Bober "This Little Light of Mine :: arr. by Mark Hayes Mark 4: :35 NT pg.39 (Congregation ) (Congregation May Be Seated) SERMON "storm? what storm?" (Congregation ) RESPONSIVE HYMN Blessed Assurance Assurance Blessed PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER No. 473

4 6 7 OFFERTORY PRAYER SENDING THE RECESSIONAL HYMN Amazing Grace No. 547 CHORAL SENDING CHIMES THE POSTLUDE GIVING OFFERTORY SENTENCES OFFERTORY "Tenderly" (Congregation ation ) DOXOLOGY (All, singing) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, you heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost by Catherine Rollins "I Sing the Mighty Power of God" arr. by Wendy Stevens

5 8 MISSION STATEMENT As Followers of Jesus Christ we commit ourselves to: Enthusiastically proclaim and teach God s love through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Share God s love with neighbors near and far. Live as a Christian community of hope, acceptance, and encouragement in a rapidly changing world. WELCOME TO ST. PAUL S If you are visiting and would like to know more about St. Paul s please fill out the visitor s card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. One of our pastors will contact you. There are assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired available at the sound board in the rear of the church. Adult Sunday school is held at 9 a.m. - Generations Class in the Lounge off the Narthex. Also, Adult Bible Study is held Wednesday mornings. See Announcement sheets in the bulletin for details. Children are always welcome in our worship space (as are the joyful noises that they sometimes add). For those moments when it might be needed, we do have a nursery room in the rear of the church that anyone with younger children is welcome to use. The room is equipped with a speaker that will allow you to continue enjoying the service. Please ask an usher if you need any assistance. Activity bags for children can be found on a rack in the Narthex. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Altar Flowers are sponsored by Jean Custer in memory of her dear beloved friend George Mayer. The Bulletins are sponsored by Grace Shollenberger. The Upper Room Publication for this month is sponsored by Dennis and Donna Wanner in honor of our parents, Noyce and Fern Nester and George and Elsie Wanner-Moll. Coffee Time Sponsor: The Ruemmler Family Readers: 8:55 a.m. Tom Hoch 10:25 a.m. Jason Crockett Acolytes: 8:55 a.m. Zack Fry, Cassandra Batz 10:25 a.m. Aidan Strohl, Katelin Pytleski Ushers: 8:55 a.m. Cindy Rothenberger, Dave Balmer, Bob Wolf, Jamin Valick 10:25 a.m.- Heidi Pierce, Ian McKinney, Marie Richdale, Jason Crockett Attendance: June 17, :55 a.m :25 a.m. 64 May Income Expense Difference General Acct $ 29, $ 28, $ Other Accts $ 6, $ 7, $ Year to date General Acct $161, $184, $ 22, Other Accts $ 38, $ 29, $ 8,330.99