I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

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1 I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121: 1 & 2

2 July 17 th, 2011 Liberty Pole UMC Worship Service Sunday, 9:00 A.M Eternal Resources By. Pastor John Eumurian **Please stand if you are able PRELUDE a time to prepare for worship through prayer and meditation WELCOMING WORDS (please sign the attendance sheets) **CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) Psalm 62: 5-8 (NIV) For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from God, who alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress, I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in God at all times, O people; pour out your heart before God who is a refuge for us. **OPENING PRAYER For God s Gifts Unison O Holy God, open unto me light for my darkness, courage for my fear, hope for my despair. O loving God, open unto me wisdom for my confusion, forgiveness for my sins, love for my hate. O God of peace, open unto me peace for my turmoil, joy for my sorrow, strength for my weakness. O generous God, open my heart to receive all your gifts. Amen. **HYMN OF PRAISE His Eye Is On The Sparrow No **AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Romans 8 No. 887 ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS & CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE God, to your love, Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Viroqua UMC Worship Service Sunday, 10:30 A.M. We entrust this prayer LORD S PRAYER No. 895 THE FIRST READING Philippians 4: 4-9 Insert SPECIAL MUSIC (LP) SPECIAL MUSIC (V) On Eagle s Wings No. 143 THE SECOND READING Psalm 73: Insert **HYMN OF PRAISE Close To Thee No. 407 SERMON Eternal Resources Pastor John Eumurian 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 Jesus Shall Reign No. 157 **BENEDICTION **THREEFOLD AMEN **POSTLUDE LIBERTY POLE UMC VIROQUA UMC USHERS Barb & Wayne Robson David & Lorna Peterson GREETER Shirley Gilman LITURGIST Ramona Thompson Veryel Gerdl NURSERY ATTENDANT 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. Kathy Hanson LAST SUNDAY S ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY S OFFERING $ $2,358.07

3 Viroqua & Liberty Pole United Methodist Churches P.O.Box. 127 Viroqua, WI Phone: Fax: Pastor's Website: CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 1:00pm Missions Committee (V) Tuesday 6:00pm Finance (V) 7:00pm Ad. Council Meeting (V) Wednesday 1:15pm Prayer (V) Next Sunday 10:30am Joint Summer Worship & Eckhart Park The Liberty Pole Bulletins are sponsored today in honor of Arden s birthday on July 18 th from the family. The Viroqua Bulletins are sponsored today in honor of Heather & Robert s first anniversary today given by Grandma Welch. The WVRQ Radio Broadcast is sponsored today in memory of Blaine Welch who died one year ago July 21 st. The Flowers at the Viroqua Altar are sponsored in honor of Ethel Moore s 90 th birthday from her family. Pastor Organists Choir Director Church Secretary (V)-Viroqua Rev. Ethan Larson Holly Slack( LP) Kathy Hanson (V) & Barb Casper (V) Lynn Whitney (V) Stephanie Larson (LP)- Liberty Pole Please pick up your offering statements in the Narthex if you haven t already. Thank You! Join us next Sunday, July 24, for a joint outdoor worship service at the Eckhart Park large shelter on West Decker Street. The DisChords will be leading the worship. In case of bad weather, we will move to the Viroqua Church. Worship starts at 10:30, followed immediately by a potluck picnic. Lemonade will be provided, but please bring your lawn chairs and tableware. See you at the picnic! Pastor Ethan will be on vacation until July 29. Thank you to John Eumurian & Barb Robson for leading us in worship this morning! Please call George Shick or Karen Bankes if you need pastoral care while Ethan is away.

4 Scripture Readings Philippians 4: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Psalm 73: Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. 28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Eternal Resources Based on Psalm 73: Constant Companion Vs NIV 2. Settled Satisfaction Vs Sustaining Strength Vs Solemn Statement Vs Compelling Confidence Vs. 28 MercyMe Jeremy Camp Kutless Matthew West Group 1 Crew Vota Anthem Lights And More... Ticket Prices 5/21-Gate Gate Weekend Pass $59 $65 Single Day $35 $45 Artist Circle Adult $150 Artist Circle 10 & Under $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-9:30p 2:30p-9:30p 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) If you or someone you know has a birthday in August 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 July 27th) 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