Presbyterian Church of the Roses. Reaching Out with Nurturing Love to All God s People. July 19, :00 a.m. Worship 8th Sunday after Pentecost

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1 Presbyterian Church of the Roses Reaching Out with Nurturing Love to All God s People July 19, :00 a.m. Worship 8th Sunday after Pentecost 1

2 First time here? We are happy to have you visit with us today and hope that your worship experience is blessed. Please pick up a free visitor bag in the narthex. All are invited for coffee and fellowship in Bowen Hall after the service. Children with you? Activity materials for young worshipers are in the entry way. Child care (2-3yrs) and Sunday School are provided during the service. Infants with a parent may enjoy our quiet room while listening to the service. Assistance needed? The ushers have large print bulletins and hearing devices for you. CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP * O ne asterisk s i gnifies the co ngregation sta nds if a ble. T h roughout the service th e bold t yp e is spoken b y th e co ngregatio n PRELUDE Great is Thy Faithfulness arr. Stewart Landon WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Birthday Blessings RINGING OF THE CHIMES INTROIT by Four for His Glory This Little Light of Mine arr: Howard Helvey *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) We come to worship this day, the One who names each of us as a beloved child. Here in these moments together, we recognize God dwelling in us. We come to Christ this day, the One whose love is the bedrock of our lives. Here in this place of glory and grace, we understand the One who calls us to faith. We come to the Spirit this day, the One who would calm our fears with peace and hope. Let us worship God! *HYMN # 722 Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak Robert Schuman,1839 *CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER (in unison) Eddie Seamans O God, sustain us in the complexity of our humanity. Help us think with our hearts rather than calculate every move with our heads. You are ever present and moving among your people. Draw us near to you, that in place of hostility there may be peace; in place of loneliness, compassion; in place of aimlessness, direction; and in place of sickness, healing; through Christ Jesus, in whom you draw near to us. Amen. 2

3 *WORDS OF AFFIRMATION (responsively) God moves our hearts to praise God s gracious will, for in Christ Jesus we were saved as he opened for us the ways of your love. Thanks be to you, Jesus Christ our Lord! Amen. *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #581 Gloria Patri CALL FOR OFFERING OFFERTORY by Four for His Glory I Want Jesus to Walk with Me arr:bryan L. Greer *DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (in unison) Hymn #458 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet by Michael W. Smith, 1984 arr. John Sharber Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Refrain) Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. When I feel afraid, Think I've lost my way, Still you're there right beside me. And nothing will I fear As long as you are near. Please be near me to the end. (Repeat Refrain) FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 6:30-34, This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! ANTHEM by Four for His Glory Words and Music by Andrae Crouch Soon and Very Soon Choral Setting by Jack Schrader SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 2: This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! SERMON: Built for Strength of Spirit Rev Dr Cindy Alloway *HYMN #688 (verses 1,2,5) Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart F. Atkinson,1870 3

4 PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE (responsively) Compassionate God, You have compassion enough for all. Jesus, out of your compassion for us, you invite us to come away with you to a place of rest and quiet. Help us to say yes and then to be able to come away with you. Lord, out of your compassion you care for Those who are harassed, helpless, and Lost. Sometimes we feel that way ourselves Lord in your compassion teach us to follow you, to trust you, to love you and to love as you love. Lord in your compassion feed us who are hungry; Physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Lord in your compassion heal us in the places we need healed. And Lord in your having compassion for us Teach us to have compassion for others as you do. Help us to show compassion in action the way you did. And remind us when it is time to come away with you for quiet and rest. inspire us to be more compassionate as we pray the prayer you taught us saying: (The Lord s Prayer). written by Rev. Abi and posted on her Long and Winding Road blog. *HYMN #465 What a Friend We Have in Jesus Charles Converse,1868 4

5 *BENEDICTION HYMN by Four for His Glory Sovereign Lord arr:tom Fettke *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Holy, Holy, Holy John B. Dykes Members of today s men s quartet, Four for His Glory, are Chuck Van Deventer, John Hall, Brian Bertoli, Bill Morgan. They were accompanied by Maryellen Birkland. Did you know? What a Friend We Have in Jesus This text was written by an Irish-born immigrant to Canada to comfort his mother in Ireland when she was going through a time of special sorrow. The role of prayer as a source of strength and consolation is underscored by its repeated use as a rhyme word in all three stanzas. 5

6 Prayer Requests: Please include in your prayers Those mourning the loss of a friend or family member Please pray for the family of George Menchen as they mourn his passing on July 14 th. His memorial service was July 18 th. Please pray for the family of Bill Fuller as they mourn his passing on May 31 st. Please pray for the family of Amy Tompkins as they mourn her mother, Mary Deaver Slater, who passed away on April 18 th. Please pray for the family of Sally Henderson as they mourn her passing, Mar. 13 th. Her memorial service will July 25 at 2:00 pm. Prior bulletins stated the wrong time. Please pray for the family of Art Borchers who passed away on February 8, Pamela Sage Judy Bello Albert Reil Alan Reil John Baker Lorraine Nichol Please pray for those facing health issues Brooke Smith Ed and Fay St. John Marie Patchin Mary Olson Krissy Healy Randy Pierce Steve Cairns Helen Burns Helen MacKenzie Jeanette Bauer Gwen Christiansen Sam Imbimbo Those serving in our military Sgt. David A. Dickens, USAF Jason Morse, US Navy Jason Imbimbo, Coast Guard Lt. Ian Alloway Culver, Lt. Col. David Trowbridge, U.S. Army, Fort Lewis, WA. David continues to serve in the Army as Chief of Cardiology at Madigan Hospital. Dear Church Family, The memorial celebration of charter member, Sally Henderson's life will be held at Church of the Roses on Saturday July 25th at 2 pm. Reception to follow. Please mark your calendars for this very special service to honor and remember our precious mom, an amazing lady, an angel of grace. Love, Kathy Kelley and Vicki and Joseph Schmidt. You may contact Kathy at Roses Health Ministry Promoting Health, Healing & Wholeness Monthly Blood Pressure Screening is JULY 26 after church in the library. Don t forget the sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum, water resistant (40 to 80 minutes). Read our article in the RoseClippings! 6

7 UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 19 at 8:45 am SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY based on JOHN BELL s book, 10 things they never told me about Jesus. Copies available in office for $15. Note the new time! JULY 20 at 10 am on Mondays, EASY SENIOR EXERCISE in the Rose Room! JULY 22, Wednesday 6 pm, FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! The Secret Garden, Popcorn, Ice Cream, Pizza! JULY 23, Thursday 2 pm, Favorite Film Series: GOSFORD PARK Before Downton Abbey, Julian Fellows wrote this star-studded mystery drama. JULY 24, Friday 11:30 am, WINDJAMMERS: We are having a luncheon at Mary s Pizza on Summerfield. To RSVP, please call Helen Burns or Margie Donaldson or Connie Norris All are welcome! JULY 25, Saturday 2 pm, Sally Henderson s Memorial. Please note the time has changed. FRIDAYS NOON HOUR OF PRAYER, meditative music and readings. Join us! NOTE: VOYAGER S JULY PROGRESSIVE DINNER HAS BEEN INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. Please join us for a free showing at Knox Presbyterian Church of the film Selma on Tuesday July 21st at 6:30pm with a discussion led by Pastor Sue Fleenor to follow the film. *Free popcorn & drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to Knox Presbyterian Church at: (707) , 1650 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA SAVE THE DATE: Kick off the Church Year with us on September 20 th! Liturgists: Carole Michel Flowers are given to the glory of God by Diane & Randy Pierce in memory of our beloved son, Steve. Presbyterian Church of the Roses 2500 Patio Court, Santa Rosa, CA Office hours: 9 3 pm, Tues Thursday 10 am 2 pm, Fridays Phone: Fax: The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Alloway, Pastor Barbara McElroy, Director of Music Althea Wright, Accompanist Cindy Larson, Business Administrator Ruth Canniff, Administrative Assistant Susan Jenkins, Rosebud Preschool Director Eddie Seamans, Director of Youth Activities office@churchroses.org For more information visit Music & Video License numbers: CCLI# & CVLI#