First United Methodist Church of Trenton A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ: Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone! Welcome, we are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. If this is your first time with us, know that: Children s Nursery services Sunday are School available begins upon after request. the Call The to Worship nursery & is located Nursery on Services the 2nd are floor. available; Both An asterisk Children s (*) located Sunday before School an and event the Nursery means that are we on the invite 2nd you Floor. to rise in body or in spirit. An If you asterisk have (*) a prayer located request before that an event you did means not want that to we share invite out you loud to rise during body the prayers or in spirit; of the During people, the you Prayers may put of a the prayer People, request if you form wish in to the share, offering but not plate. to speak, you may write your You prayer are invited or need to on join a us note for and refreshments place it in the in the plate lounge during after the the Offering; service. You The pastor are welcome is available to join to us meet for refreshments with you to answer in the any lounge questions after the or service; address any concern We hope to see you again! you might have. We hope to see you again! October 16, 2016 10:00 am July 16, 2017 10:00 am
Words of Reflection: "The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulnes of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful." Matthew 13: 22 NIV Welcome: Prelude Organist/pianist Jeff Burke Call to Worship: Selected verses of Psalm 25: 1-7 Leader People: Leader: People: All: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God. Show me your ways, O Lord; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God, my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love, remember me, for you are good, O Lord. For the sake of your name, O Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great. *Opening Hymn: "As the Sun Doth Daily Rise" Hymn # 675 Opening Prayer: #681 -Almighty and everlasting God, you have safely brought us to the beginning of this day. Defend us with your mighty power, and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings, ordered by your governance, may be righteous in your sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 25: 19-34 The Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed -traditional version #881 *Hymn "Glorify Thy Name" FWS # 2016 Prayers of the People What Joys or Concerns would you like to share this week? Do you have a story to share as to how God has worked in your life recently? -2-
Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Response to the Gospel Lesson Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God, for which people say: People: Thanks be to God! Amen. *Hymn: Sermon: "Lord, Be Glorified" FWS # 2150 Rev. Heidi Reinker *Hymn "I Am Thine, O Lord" Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Offering Prayer Offertory Music Offertory Hymn # 419 *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below Alleluia! Alleluia! Hymn # 94 Praise God, the source of all our gifts! / Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! / Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Benediction It is our tradition to form a circle around the perimeter of the church after the benediction to sing Let There Be Peace on Earth while holding hands. If you are uncomfortable with this, you may proceed directly to the fellowship hall for refreshments! -3-
*Closing Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Hymn # 431 *Postlude Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Altar Flowers: Open Coffee Hour: Betty Miller Nursery Caregiver: Liturgist: Jim Reinker Greeter: Liturgical Resources: Call to Worship - Touch Holiness- edited by Ruth C. Duck and Maren Tirabassi Opening Prayer - #681 in hymnal -4-
In Our Thoughts and Prayers... Those who are hospitalized: Those who are home: Sandi Brewer Ruth Ann Brewer Jean Clarkson Aunt to Jan Wynn John Haack Ira and Melda son-in law Mardell Hull Ruth Kasenow- Lindsey Liedke-Betty Lozo daughter Betty Lozo Pat Menatac Stan Miller Alex Nicol Ruth Ann Brewer Morris Prater Father of Tom Prater Shannon Prater-Jan Wynn s daughter Donna Partillo Karen Roberts friend Ryan Randazzo Betty and Stan Millergrandson Julie Storm Ruth Kasenow Sally Thornton Karen Roberts friend Nola Ward Joe Wilson Those serving our country: Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson MAJ Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York) CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer Jesse L. Warren (Marines) - grandson of Sally Okerstrom CPO Dillon Dossey (Navy) - nephew of Ruth Ann Brewer Please contact the church office if you would like a name added to the list. Come join the Methodiners at Joe s French Italian Inn 2896 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48162 Tonight at 6 pm Mark Your Calendar July 30, 2017 Make A Sundae Sunday -5-
Trenton First UMC and Community Announcements Adult Bible Study We gather Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. or so to study the scriptures together with Pastor Heidi. We read sections of the scriptures and then discuss them, so there is no homework, and you can jump in and join us anytime. So just bring your Bible and join us in the meeting room for this study. All are invited to attend. We are studying 1 Timothy. Next class July 11th. All are welcome! Breakfast & Devotion If you re looking for a way to start the week with good food, great company and a brief devotion, then come join us at the diner. The next Breakfast will be July 17, at 8 am at Mom s Diner Adult Discussion Group We gather after worship to look at the scriptures from worship that week to dig deeper into their meaning and how they connect to our lives as disciples. We gather in the meeting room after folks have gotten a chance to grab a few refreshments. UMC Baseball Night Tigers vs Whitesox Baseball Game Friday, September 15 at 7:10 pm The fifth annual Renaissance in the D is coming to Detroit Tiger's Comerica Park September 15. What better way to spend a Summer Friday evening than sitting in a seat in the ballpark? Enjoy baseball, fellowship plus other extras. This year, per requests, tickets are Lower Deck, Right Field. The game between the Tigers and the Chicago White Sox begins at 7:10 pm but you are encouraged to come early. Come early for pre-game festivities with MI Area UMC, Bishop David Bard. Conclude the night with post-game fireworks (weather permitting) Sign up in the Lounge Today or call the church office to reserve tickets., by August 28-6-
Trenton First UMC and Community Announcements Continued Second Grace United Methodist Church Ellison Center Presents An evening of Jazz, Food Fun and Laughter 2017 Detroit Renaissance District Mission Conference Saturday, September 9, 2017 8:30 am-3:15 pm Troy Korean UMC 42693 Dequindre Rd, Troy, MI 48085 For the latest details, please check Website: http://drd.michiganumc.info/ Individuals can register directly Lay Leaders can log in to add, review, and update registrations. Book Club! Wednesday, July 26 at 1 pm Mead Mountain By B.K. Dell Riley Ellison is in love. World-famous Christian leader and bestselling author, Riley Ellison loves like a lit sparkler. His genuine affection for even the most wretched burns with scorching heat, brilliant colors and frenzied energy. It's no wonder God chose him to orchestrate His miracle. Pastor Ellison invites the press to join him in exactly two weeks, at which time he will tell Mead Mountain to move on live television, and in accordance with the promises revealed in Scripture, he claims it will move. The lines are drawn and everyone must choose a side. If the mountain moves at Ellison s command, no one could reasonably continue to doubt God s existence, and America will enter into the next Great Awakening. If it does not move, pews will be emptied, believers will be shamed into silence, and the faithful will be made a laughingstock worldwide. In the meantime, Ellison continues to do what he always does: attempt to shine Christ's joy into a dark and broken world. He encounters a gun-toting drunk, a God-hating celebrity, and a desperate woman trying to save the life of her son. Will Ellison's relentless pursuit to emulate Jesus act as a transforming force in the lives around him, or will the horrendous pain of this world cause Riley's spark to finally burn out? And will any of it be enough to overcome the biases of the reporter assigned to his story? It would take a miracle. If you would like to join on Wednesday and would like to order a book, please call Jan Woolcott at 734-552-8900
Pastor Heidi s Contact Information: Cell: (734) 407-9515 E-mail: hcreinker@gmail.com Facebook: Heidi Reinker First United Methodist Church 2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066 Ministers: All The People Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker Church Admin: Ramona Moyski Organist: Jeff Burke Custodian: Karen Roberts Website: www.firstunitedmethodistoftrenton.com E-mail: TrentonFUMC@gmail.com July Monday: 7/17: 8 am Breakfast & devotions at Mom s Restaurant ; No church council meeting Tuesday: 7/18: 1 pm Bible Study Sunday: 7/23: 10 am worship Tuesday: 7/25: 1 pm Bible Study Wednesday: 7/26: 1 pm Book Club Friday: 7/28: 4 pm Jazzin on Joy, Second Grace U.M.C. Sunday: 7/30: 10 am worship Monday: 7/31: 8 am Breakfast & devotions at Mom s Restaurant Note: No choir or praise band practice in June, July and August. Using the QR Code or @FUMCTrenton