If you want love, give love. If you want truth, be truthful. If you want respect, give respect.

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1 Be a reflection of what you d like to receive If you want love, give love. If you want truth, be truthful. If you want respect, give respect. What you give out will return to you. July 26, 2015 WESTMINSTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Mailing Address: 162 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD Office: or Fax: Web: wumcmd.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm Sunday Services are held at 8:30am & 10am / Sunday School at 10am September thru May Pastors, Phone and Rev. Malcolm Stranathan, Lead Pastor M.Stranathan@wumcmd.org Rev. Shari McCourt, Associate Pastor ShariMcCourt@aol.com Facilities Manager Music Director s Office / Choir Room Crossroads Christian Preschool

2 Pentecost 9 8:30 am Service July 26, 2015 We Gather Together to Worship our God PRELUDE Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness arr. Page WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign the attendance books and share them with your neighbors beside you. * CALL TO WORSHIP One: Once we were slaves, and God s word came upon us; Many: Now we are free in the Lord! One: Once we were freeborn, and God s word fell upon us; Many: Now we are bound to the Lord! One: Let us not return to the chains of the world, Many: But rejoice in our freedom, bought at such a great price! One: Let us not break the fetters of the Lord, Many: But give thanks for our yoke, forged by such a great love! * HYMN, UMH #529 How Firm a Foundation * OPENING PRAYER Yesterday and today and forever, all the peoples are yours, O Lord. As one day in your sight is a thousand years, so one life in your sight is a multitude. O God, be present with us, as you are with all; be present now, as you are forever. To you we offer ourselves, as individuals and as a body; to you we open ourselves, this and every day. Amen. * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST KIDS TIME ANTHEM How Can I Keep From Singing Folk Song, arr. Walters Emily Kolarich and Gary Van Essen PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal Judge, cleanse our hearts of any ill will we may hold against neighbors. When they do not think as we do, we often judge them unenlightened. If they behave differently, we pin labels on them. We choose as our guests those we deem worthy of places of honor within our households. Yet through Christ you opened heaven to all without regard to their status in society. Forgive our inability to do the same, and save us from all pride and prejudice in our dealings with your children. ASSURANCE OF PARDON Sisters and brothers, recall the words of Scripture, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. It is Christ who said, I will never fail you nor forsake you. So, come to Christ and there find assurance that in confessing our sin, we are forgiven. 2

3 JOYS AND CONCERNS * HYMN, UMH #432 Jesu, Jesu PASTORAL PRAYER / OUR LORD S PRAYER WE HEAR GOD S WORD AND FAITHFULLY RESPOND GOD S WORD Hebrews 13:1-16 SERMON Reciprocate Love! Pastor Malcolm Stranathan HYMN, W&S # Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. No one stands alone, we ll stand side by side. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. [repeat] Draw the Circle Wide 2. Draw the circle wide, draw it wider still. Let this be our song: no one stands alone. Standing side by side, draw the circle, draw the circle wide. [repeat] GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING Offertory Panis Angelicus Franck * Doxology, UMH #94 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow * Prayer of Dedication Sending Forth * HYMN, UMH #557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds * BENEDICTION 3. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. No one stands alone, we ll stand side by side. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. 4. Draw the circle wide, draw it wider still. Let this be our song: no one stands alone. Standing side by side, draw the circle, draw the circle wide. [repeat] 5. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. POSTLUDE Fanfare and Trumpeting Paxton Please be seated for the postlude WE ENTER TO WORSHIP GOD, WE LEAVE TO SERVE GOD S PEOPLE * You are invited to stand in heart or posture Bold print = Congregation Responds Music printed under CCLI# FWS = The Faith We Sing UMH = United Methodist Hymnal W&S = Worship and Song Join us in fellowship in the Martha Manahan room between services. 3

4 Pentecost 9 10:00 am Service July 26, 2015 We Gather Together to Worship our God WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Please sign the attendance books and share them with your neighbors beside you. * WELCOME SONG, W&S #3152 Welcome (We invite you to Pass the Peace of Christ during the chorus of the song) 1. Let s walk together for awhile and ask where we begin, to build a world where love can grown and hope can enter in, to be the hands of healing and to plant the seeds of peace, Chorus: singing welcome, welcome to this place. You re invited to come and know God s grace. All are welcome the love of God to share cause all of us are welcome here; all are welcome in this place. 2. Let s talk together of a time when we will share a feast, where pride and power kneel to serve the lonely and the least, and joy will set the table as we join our hands to pray, * GATHERING MUSIC Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad Here I Am To Worship Breathe * OPENING PRAYER Yesterday and today and forever, all the peoples are yours, O Lord. As one day in your sight is a thousand years, so one life in your sight is a multitude. O God, be present with us, as you are with all; be present now, as you are forever. To you we offer ourselves, as individuals and as a body; to you we open ourselves, this and every day. Amen KIDS TIME ANTHEM How Can I Keep From Singing Folk Song, arr. Walters Emily Kolarich and Gary Van Essen JOYS AND CONCERNS HYMN, UMH #432 PASTORAL PRAYER / OUR LORD S PRAYER Jesu, Jesu 4 Chorus: singing welcome, welcome to this place. You re invited to come and know God s grace. All are welcome the love of God to share cause all of us are welcome here; all are welcome in this place. 3. Let s dream together of the day when earth and heaven are one, a city built of love and light, the new Jerusalem, where our mourning turns to dancing, every creature lifts its voice, Chorus: crying welcome, welcome to this place. You re invited to come and know God s grace. All are welcome the love of God to share cause all of us are welcome here; all are welcome in this place.

5 WE HEAR GOD S WORD AND FAITHFULLY RESPOND GOD S WORD Hebrews 13:1-16 SERMON Reciprocate Love! Pastor Malcolm Stranathan GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING Offertory Panis Angelicus Franck * Doxology, UMH #94 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow * Prayer of Dedication HYMN, W&S # Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. No one stands alone, we ll stand side by side. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. [repeat] 2. Draw the circle wide, draw it wider still. Let this be our song: no one stands alone. Standing side by side, draw the circle, draw the circle wide. [repeat] Draw the Circle Wide WE ARE SENT FORTH TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD * BENEDICTION 3. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. No one stands alone, we ll stand side by side. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. 4. Draw the circle wide, draw it wider still. Let this be our song: no one stands alone. Standing side by side, draw the circle, draw the circle wide. [repeat] 5. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. POSTLUDE Fanfare and Trumpeting Paxton WE ENTER TO WORSHIP GOD, WE LEAVE TO SERVE GOD S PEOPLE * You are invited to stand in heart or posture Bold print = Congregation Responds Music printed under CCLI# FWS = The Faith We Sing UMH = United Methodist Hymnal We hope you were able to join us in fellowship in the Martha Manahan room between services - be sure to arrive early, next Sunday, to enjoy our weekly receptions 5

6 WELCOME to our worship service, today. We pray that you may find the peace and encouragement of God s presence during your time with us. If you are visiting, let us get a chance to know you. Join with the others in our congregation by signing the Attendance Register as it is passed to you. Please include your phone number and address. If you are interested in uniting with us at WESTMINSTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH or would like to talk with one of the pastors, please check the appropriate column. Please pick up a VISITOR S PACKET on the table in the Narthex. An usher will be happy to assist or answer any questions. WORSHIP AIDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR WORSHIPERS: LARGE PRINT HYMNALS, LARGE PRINT BULLETINS and CHILDREN S WORSHIP BULLETINS are available in the Narthex. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION is available upon prior request. Please contact the church office for interpreter contact info. HEARING ASSISTED WORSHIP is available upon request. Please ask an usher for assistance. CD RECORDINGS of the 8:30 worship service are available in the Narthex on the cabinet near the sanctuary doors. Suggested $1 donation is appreciated. Don t see the date you need? Contact Mark Clark at SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages is held at 10:00am, during the school year. NURSERY SERVICE for children up to 3 years of age, staffed by an approved attendant, is available at both services. REACH COORDINATORS FOR JULY are shown, below. Please contact them directly with your need. Kim MacLean-Blevins, ; Dot White, TO REQUEST PRAYER, complete a Prayer Request form located on the cabinet near the sanctuary doors and place in the Offering Plate; or complete the online request form on our website; or contact our Prayer Circle coordinator, Cathy Hartman, at FOR OUR PRAYERS... Pam Malick, Erik Zaleskiewicz, Louella Goodman (sister-in-law of The Parlamans & friend of The Bearrs), Rudi Paul (friend of The Parlamans), Lennie (sister of Brenda Isner), Chuck Meekins (son-in-law of Tracey Kennedy), Governor Larry Hogan, Betty Davis, Lynn Campbell (VBS volunteer parent), Pat (friend of Ginny Weaver), Connie Hoge (friend of Ginny Weaver), Bill Butler, Bruce Hughner (father of Julie Hughner), Ronnie Bohn, Fran Bartlett, Hank Diener, Dave Taylor, Ethel Lentzner, Uganda Missionaries Phil & Suzan Wilmont (grandparents are Hank & Pat Diener) Prayer concerns will print for two months; you are invited to re-issue your request at that time Those in mourning: The Horichs family on the loss of Kent s brother, Paul Horichs. Margaret Moon, mother of Jon Wunderlich, on the passing of her husband, Ron. The family of Jake Offutt, Winters Mill High School student who courageously battled Anaplastic Astrocytoma (aggressive brain cancer). Those in the military: Jeannie Cook, Army (Debbie Cook s daughter); Stefanie Sadowski-Gray, Keesler Air Force Base; Alexandria Kennedy, Air Force Medic, Afghanistan; Pvt 2 David Perez, (Kim Cascio s future son-in-law), Savannah, GA, 75th Ranger 6

7 Worship with us, at.. Congratulations to Woody and Linda Wood on the birth of grandson, Carl William Alger, born July 22. Carl weighed 8lbs. 9oz, and measured Carl and his parents, Lisa Wood Alger & Jeremy Alger, of Ashland, KY, are all doing well! Get ready! It s almost here! Parents/students Sunday School registration begins, August 1, and we are excited to announce ONLINE REGISTRATION, beginning August 1!!! Alternative paper registration in our narthex, following each service, will begin on Sunday, August 16th, and continue each Sunday, through September 6th. Volunteers The time is now! You can now join our super Sunday School team of lead teachers and assistants for the fall. You are wonderfully made you are Sunday School teacher material! and you will be supplied with complete curriculum. Contact Kim MacLean-Blevins, , or, kim@maclean-blevins.com. PICNIC Church Family Church Family EMORY GROVE August 9 7:30pm Pastor Malcom will be preaching! WUMC Choir will be singing! Let s go worshipping! 7 Thompson Ave, Glyndon Butler Rd to Waugh Ave, take left fork thru stone gate Youth Group meets weekly Sundays, 7pm, at The Bait Shop 13 Contact John Seargeant with questions or to lend a hand: johnwseargeant@gmail.com cell: Saturday, August 1, at 9am. Rain date is Sunday, 7pm. No RSVP needed. All are welcome! Join us at the garden (behind the church office). Call Kyler with questions, Scan code for WUMC website YOUTH page Youth Group will still be held every Sunday barring weather or any other unforeseen cataclysmic events (i.e., alien invasion, hunger games, zombie apocalypse and/or The Rapture... actually we will still have it if that happens, the peeps left behind might need it ). Also, we are trying our best to plan events that we can do during the rest of summer so keep an ear or three open for that. 2:00-4:00pm SHIPLEY FARM Sunday 609 Old Bachman Valley Rd Sept 13 Westminster, MD Fried Chicken All are invited! Beverages Old-Fashioned Games, Fishing Bring a covered dish & chair or blanket 7

8 ... OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK... TODAY Pentecost 9, CCFS Sunday 8:30AM Worship Sanctuary 10:00AM Worship Sanctuary 7:00PM Youth Group BaitShop MONDAY 12:00PM Soup Kitchen Jubilee 6:30PM Stephen Ministry Supervision DiscRm TUESDAY 1:00pm Yoga MM 7:00PM Church Council MM THURSDAY 9:00am Herald Mailing ConfRm FRIDAY 12:00PM Soup Kitchen (Shepherd s Table) Jubilee SATURDAY 9:00AM Veggie Time Garden behind church office NEXT SUNDAY Pentecost 10, CCFS Sunday 8:30AM Worship Sanctuary 10:00AM Worship Sanctuary 7:00PM Youth Group BaitShop today s bulletin to the narthex table Would you like to become a Greeter? Welcome everyone to worship at WUMC! Consider becoming a Greeter. Openings available at both services. Please see Brenda Isner (10am service) or Tom Flinn (8:30am service) or contact the Church office. Thank you... IN SERVICE, TODAY... GREETERS 8:30 Jackie Hering, Cathy Hartman 10:00 James Brown, Fred Nawrot USHERS 8:30 Arnie & Kristy Vandervalk 10:00 Pat McCourt, Bud Dorr Dave & Dee Roush LAY READER 8:30 Nancy Coats 10:00 Dick Luckenbaugh NURSERY 8:30 Ed & Betty Davis 10:00 Aslynn Umla, Michelle Gentile SOUND 8:30 Steve Shipley 10:00 Mark Gieselman BULLETIN COLLATORS: Helen Miller, Arlene DeVivo ORGANIST: Peggy Brengle 10AM WORSHIP LEADERS: Paul & Mary Lou Day MUSIC DIRECTOR: Gary Van Essen... ACCESS WUMC ELECTRONICALLY... Scan this QR Code to access our website and learn more about WUMC Our Mission Be disciples 8 Make disciples

9 FEED MY SHEEP FOOD DRIVE August 2 nd thru 30 th BAD NEWS Hunger Takes No Vacation GOOD NEWS You Can Help HOW, YOU ASK? Simple... Help Us Collect ONE TON (2,000 Pounds) of Non- Perishable Food for Carroll County Food Sunday Take a bag from the end of a pew. Fill that bag with nonperishable food (suggested list on back of this insert) and return it, next Sunday, to collection boxes at the front doors of our church. Would you prefer to contribute via a monetary donation? Please make your check payable to our church, write Carroll County Food Sunday on the memo line, and place it in the offering plate. Donate the same brands you would use for your own family PLEASE - No old items or those of questionable condition (no dented cans) Thank you for supporting Carroll County Food Sunday and our hungry Brothers & Sisters.

10 FEED MY SHEEP FOOD DRIVE August 2 nd thru 30 th BAD NEWS Hunger Takes No Vacation S I : GOOD NEWS You Can Help Canned Fruits & Vegetables Help Us Collect ONE TON Boxes of Cereal or Oatmeal (2,000 Brownie, Pounds) Cake, of Non- Muffin Mixes Perishable Food for Carroll County Food Sunday HOW, YOU ASK? Canned Soups & Boxed Soup Mixes Take Cans a bag or Packages from the of Ground end of Coffee a pew. Dried Fill Rice that or bag Pasta with nonperishable food (suggested list on back of this insert) and return it, next Sunday, to collection boxes at the front doors of the church. Canned (Ready to Eat) Foods, Would i.e. Tuna, you Potted prefer Meat, to Viennese contribute Sausages via a monetary donation? Please make your check payable to our church, write Carroll County Food Sunday on the memo line, and place it in the offering plate. Donate the same brands you would use for your own family Canned Pasta (Spaghetti, Ravioli) Peanut Butter PLEASE - No old items or those of questionable condition (no dented cans) Thank you for supporting Carroll County Food Sunday and our hungry Brothers & Sisters.