I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Romans 9:2

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1 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Romans 9:2

2 July 31 st, 2011 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Do We Care(caring about the lost) By. Pastor Ethan Larson Liberty Pole UMC Worship Service Sunday, 9:00 A.M Viroqua UMC Worship Service Sunday, 10:30 A.M. **Please stand if you are able PRELUDE a time to prepare for worship through prayer and meditation FAITH STORY (V) THE FIRST READING Matthew 14: Insert SPECIAL MUSIC (LP) SPECIAL MUSIC (V) Lead Me To Cross Heather & Stephanie Larson WELCOMING WORDS (please sign the attendance sheets) THE SECOND READING Romans 9: 1-5 Insert **CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) Psalm 17: 1-2 & 6 (NIV) Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer it does not rise from deceitful lips. May my vindication come from You; may Your eyes see what is right. I call on You, O God, for You will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. **OPENING PRAYER Concerning The Scriptures Unison Blessed Lord, You have caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which You have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. **HYMN OF PRAISE How Great Thou Art No. 77 **HYMN OF PRAISE This Is A Day Of New Beginnings No. 383 SERMON Do We Care (caring about the lost) Rev. Ethan Larson OFFERING **DOXOLOGY 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. **OFFERTORY PRAYER **CLOSING HYMN Freely, Freely No. 389 **BENEDICTION **THREEFOLD AMEN **POSTLUDE **AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed No. 880 ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS & CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER No. 895 VIROQUA & LIBERTY POLE MISSION STATEMENT The Viroqua & Liberty Pole UMC exist for the purpose of carrying out Christ s Great Commission by enabling all who come to personally know the joy of God s love and forgiveness and to lovingly share this joy in the fellowship of the church and in reaching people throughout the world.

3 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 5:30pm Education Committee Meeting (potluck) (V) 7:00pm Men s (V) Wednesday 1:15pm Prayer (V) (V)-Viroqua (LP)- Liberty Pole The WVRQ Radio Broadcast is sponsored today in memory of Ben Funk by his family. LIBERTY POLE UMC VIROQUA UMC USHERS Youth Trygve & Erma Overbo GREETER Gloria Freilinger LITURGIST Ramona Thompson Veryel Gerdl NURSERY ATTENDANT Volunteer LAST SUNDAY S ATTENDANCE 77 LAST SUNDAY S OFFERING $ If you or someone you know has a birthday in September and you would like to wish them a Happy Birthday, please let our Church Secretary, Stephanie, know so she can put their name in a special section of the Newsletter that will now be dedicated each month to wishing members and friends of the Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches a Happy Birthday! (Please call no later than August 25th) Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches P.O.Box. 127 Viroqua, WI Phone: Fax: info@viroquaumc.org Pastor's pastor@viroquaumc.org Website: Pastor Organists Choir Director Church Secretary Rev. Ethan Larson Holly Slack( LP) Kathy Hanson (V) & Barb Casper (V) Lynn Whitney (V) Stephanie Larson

4 Scripture Readings NIV Matthew 14: When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, This is a remote place, and it s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food. 16 Jesus replied, They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat. 17 We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish, they answered. 18 Bring them here to me, he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. Romans 9: I speak the truth in Christ I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, 4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. 5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! [a] Amen. Kathy s House: A Home Away From Home Kathy s House is a hospital hospitality house dedicated to providing lodging and a supportive environment in a home away from hom for patients of all ages and their caregivers traveling to Milwaukee are hospitals for medical treatment. Kathy s House is located conveniently near the Milwaukee County Zoo and serves all the hospitals in Milwaukee. Additional information is available on our website or on Facebook at KathysHouseMilwaukee. We can also be reached by phone at or ing us at mail@kathys-house.org. We are attempting to follow the teachings of Jesus to feed the hungry, and provide shelter to those in need. You can help by sharing our mission with others. MercyMe Jeremy Camp Kutless Matthew West Group 1 Crew Vota Anthem Lights And More... Student Evangelism Conference September 9-10, A Ministry of thinke {think eternity} More Information to Follow... Ticket Prices 5/21-Gate Gate Weekend Pass $59 $65 Single Day $35 $45 Artist Circle Adult $150 Artist Circle 10 & Under If you know that you will be going into the hospital please let your pastor know. This will ensure that someone from the congregation will come to see you and pray for you. $90 Group Rates Call: Tickets are available by calling or going to

5 Announcements New Directory Information How To Signup: Volunteers: 1. Go online to Click on the Portrait Signup button Enter the amount of people in your family picture Select a day on the calendar Select a 10 minute time slot Please fill out all information Click the finalize button! There is a signup sheet for volunteers. I will need help in the open time slots to help with signup each day of photography. Please call or come into the office to signup to help on one or more of the days. Thank 2. Go to Viroqua UMC Narthex There are signup sheets on a table in the narthex you so much! Sign all names, phone number & (optional) in an available slot. Please Note! Generation Portraits with 2 or more generations wanting a portrait together need to schedule one consecutive appointment per household, have all arrive together for the first appointment, and then they will take the individual family photographs after the whole group. 3. Call the Viroqua UMC Office ( ) Ask the secretary to find you an open time slot Give names and phone number When you signup online, you receive coupons for additional photos you might want. Also, you can set up the automated reminder call and get easy pick at the available time slots. If you have any questions at all please contact Stephanie Larson at the Church office. Wednesday August 24, 2011 Thursday August 25, 2011 Friday, August 26, 2011 Saturday, August 27, :30p-9:00p 2:30p-9:00p 2:30p-9:00p 10:00a-4:30p Staff Photo s will be done during the same appointment as each individual s family photo for the directory is done. Signup Deadline is: August 7th The Photography will be taken place at the Viroqua United Methodist Church. Please come an hour in advance. In your one-hour portrait session you will: Check-In Be professionally photographed Immediately view your portrait images Have an opportunity to purchase additional portraits Visit for tips on what to wear and what to expect. You are invited to participate in the Church Challenge Bethel Home and Services Foundation Annual Golf Outing Viroqua Hills Golf Course Monday, August 15th, 2011 Shotgun Start at 1 p.m. Not only is the golf outing an enjoyable day with good fellowship, golf and food but it raises funds for resident needs. With the help of last year s participants and sponsors we raised over $14,100 to purchase equipment for the residents at Bethel Home and Maplewood Terrace Assisted Living Apartments. Last year eight teams took the challenge and St. Mary s Catholic Church in Viroqua landed the winning score of 53. In addition to adding their name to the trophy, Bethel donated $100 to Bethel Butikk Food Pantry in honor of St. Mary s. Now is the time to challenge St. Mary s for the 2011 title. We encourage each congregation to come up with one or more teams consisting of four golfers which will include at least two congregation members per team. Each team takes the best ball to come up with one score for the team. Please come to the church office (8:30am11:30am Monday-Friday or Sunday mornings) and signup for our team. Please signup by August 3rd. (If you have any questions contact Bette Schoenemann at or at fdn@bethelhome.org) LOOK TO THE BACK PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING DIRECTORY You are invited on Monday, July 18th! Rev. Dan Dick, Director of Connectional Ministries, will share his 90-minute Planning Strategies for Transformation presentation on Monday, July 18th at 10am at Pine Lake Camp. Dan will talk about the Seven Key Factors for the Wisconsin United Methodist Church. You (and all interested church members), are invited to attend. Dan has important information to share about the future of our state and our churches. In Dan's Powerpoint presentation he says, "Dreaming is not the same as visioning; guessing is not the same as planning." Lunch ($7, ticket purchased at door) will be served at noon following the presentation, and we do need to know if you plan to attend. Please NDeaner@WisconsinUMC.org if you plan to attend. Schmitt Woodland Hills 13th Annual Golf Outing Fund Raiser ~ Thursday, July 21st Proceeds go for: Special Joerns electric Beds for Westview Sponsored By: A viands Food Services QUAIL RUN GOLF LINKS Registration 12:00pm- Tee Time 1:00pm $75 per person includes: Lunch,18 holes-golf, cart, steak dinner, beverages Social dinner only, 6:00 pm $15 FREE BEVERAGE CART from Harvest Guest Home Hole-in-One: 2012 Ford Focus 3 yr. lease by Fillback Ford

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