Seventh Sunday after PentecoSt Patriotic Sunday July 3, 2016 at ten fifty a.m.
SERVICE OF WORSHIP ( Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.) Prelude Fanfare for the Common Man Boulevard Brass Aaron Copland ringing of the Bells national anthem The Star Spangled Banner Cantate Chamber Choir Francis Scott Key O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight o'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bomb bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O, say does that star spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? hymn 696 MATERNA America the Beautiful O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain; for purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law. Call to WorshiP In the midst of the darkness, Your light shines forth. With You guiding me, I have nothing to fear. When death seems to loom large before me I will not shrink, I will not be held captive, I will not stop living. When I find myself passing through the valley of death, I will not stop. I will follow the shepherd. Rev. Phil Greenwald affirmation of faith Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, Whose mercy is over all His works, and Whose will is ever directed to His children s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death.
We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen. gloria Patri MEINEKE Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Call to Prayer The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Rev. David Poteet Choral Call to Prayer Yea, though I walk in death s dark vale, yet will I fear no ill; for thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 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. Choral response Anthem arr. Earlene Rentz He Leadeth Me Chancel Choir Candace Fish, piano Eric Bradford, conductor He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! What-e er I do, where-e er I be, still tis God s hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, He leadeth me, by His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, for by His hand He leadeth me. Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden s bowers bloom, by waters still, o er troubled sea, still tis His hand that leadeth me. Lord, I would place my hand in Thine, and never murmur nor repine. Content, whatever lot may be, since tis Thy hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, He leadeth me, by His own hand He leadeth me. His faithful follower I would be, for by His hand, His mighty hand, for by His hand my God leadeth me. Amen. life at st. luke s dedication of tithes and offerings Rev. Phil Greenwald Rev. Wendy Lambert offertory arr. Peter J. Wilhousky Battle Hymn of the Republic Chancel Choir and Congregation Boulevard Brass Candace Fish, piano Eric Bradford, conductor
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on! I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps; they have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence in the dim and flaring lamps, His day is marching on! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on. In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me. As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, while God is marching on! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on! Amen! Amen! Doxology OLD 100th 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. Call to SCripture PSALM 23 My shepherd is the Lord, nothing indeed shall I want. Stephanie Greenwald the psalms Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4) Congregational response My shepherd is the Lord, nothing indeed shall I want. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Rev. Wendy Lambert For Thou Art With Me From the Sermon Series: The Lord Is My Shepherd invitation to ChriStian DiSCipleShip If you desire to become a member of St. Luke s United Methodist Church, please refer to the announcement insert for additional information. hymn 698 NATIONAL HYMN God of theages God of the ages, whose almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; in this free land with Thee our lot is cast; be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay, Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. From war s alarms, from deadly pestilence, be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase; Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way; lead us from night to never-ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine, and glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine.
sending forth Rev. Wendy Lambert We are sheep with a shepherd who loves us; In the face of death, we will not fear. Christ will not leave us, His strength and mercy comfort us. Postlude Stars and Stripes Forever Boulevard Brass John Philip Sousa Leading In Worship Rev. Wendy Lambert Rev. Phil Greenwald Senior Executive Pastor Executive Pastor of Administration Pastor of Congregational Care Director of Worship Rev. David Poteet Stephanie Greenwald Musicians Candace Fish, Edmond Campus Director of Traditional Worship Eric Bradford, Conductor Chancel Choir Cantate Chamber Choir Boulevard Brass Logan Fish, Kristi Nagode, Horn Kyle Myers, Derek Blankenship, Trumpet Daryl Nagode, Cory Nagode, Trombone Brian Dobbins, Tuba Brian Dailey, Percussion Sermon Notes One of the most famous passages of scripture is found in Psalm 23. It is used in movies, recited in prayers, and read at funerals. But sometimes a verse can become so familiar that we fail to hear the words anymore. While the 23rd Psalm might be comforting in times of grief and death, it is actually all about life. God wants to care for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep. Join us for a new look at a familiar passage. Spread the Word You can help share God s Love and Bring Hope to the World, simply by sharing St. Luke s posts on social media! It s simple! We invite you to click on St. Luke s posts on Facebook and Twitter and like, share, or comment on posts you enjoy. It truly is a powerful way to share Christ with others. Thank you in advance for helping share God s love!
Rev. Wendy Lambert Senior Executive Pastor wlambert@stlukesokc.org Dr. Robert E. Long Senior Pastor blong@stlukesokc.org Rev. Phil Greenwald Executive Pastor of Administration pgreenwald@stlukesokc.org Rev. Jeremy Sanders Pastor of Program Ministries jsanders@stlukesokc.org Rev. Dave Poteet Pastor of Congregational Care dpoteet@stlukesokc.org Rev. Keith King Online Campus Pastor kking@stlukesokc.org Rev. Andrew Haynes Pastor of Campus Operations dhaynes@stlukesokc.org Rev. Josh Attaway Edmond Campus Pastor jattaway@stlukesokc.org Congregational Care Ministry The St. Luke s family of faith desires to extend care to you in the times of concern and joy and all that is in-between. Please write your prayer concerns on an attendance card during Sunday services or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org. You may also call 232-1371 with your prayers concerns. Faith Partners Faith Partners seeks to educate, refer and walk with people along their journey towards recovery from addiction. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction and would like help, please go online to faithpartners.stlukesokc.org or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org. Radio Programming Listen to Something to Think About with Dr. Bob Long between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on following radio stations: 98.1 The Sports Animal and Magic 104.1. The sermon can be heard on KREF AM 1400 at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. TV Programming St. Luke s Traditional service can be seen as a half-hour television program on KOCO channel 5 at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. CDs are available in Threefold or contact Bev Barnes at 232-1371. We will be glad to mail a copy of the service to you. Cost is $5 for a CD or $10 for a DVD. Online Worship Service If you are unable to attend worship on any Sunday, you can join us online for the 10:50 a.m. Traditional Worship Service broadcast live from the Downtown Campus. You can watch on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Simply look for the "Online Worship" link on the stlukesokc.org website. A link is also available on the St. Luke's App. Welcome to Our Newest Members Joining in June: Downtown: Kirby Johnson, Hannah Potter, and Shayna Sims Edmond: Sara & John Sweeden Asbury: Dee Moore 222 N.W. 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Phone: (405) 232-1371 Web Site: stlukesokc.org E-mail: Info@stlukesokc.org
Welcome to St. Luke s United Methodist Church. We re so glad you ve joined us for worship this morning. Our mission is to share God s love and bring hope to the world. We hope you leave here today inspired by a message of hope and ready to embrace life in the week ahead. Helpful Information Hymnals and Bibles are located in the arm rest of the seat. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available in the Narthex. Children s Ministry is available during the worship service for infants - 5 th grade. Parents with active or tearful children can watch a live feed of the service in the Watchorn Chapel. A children s activity bag is also available in the Narthex. A Hospitality Team member is at the Welcome Center to help. Announcements Call (405) 232-1371 for more info or visit stlukesokc.org. Service of Healing Rev. Dave Poteet and Rev. Josh Attaway will be leading a special Service of Healing on Sunday, July 10 at 5 p.m. in the Watchorn Chapel. We all struggle with problems, whether they be mental, physical, fi nancial, emotional, etc. This service is a chance to be reminded of God s desire for healing and wholeness in our lives. There will be a special message from Rev. Poteet, Holy Communion, and a chance for anointing and prayer together. This service of healing is meant to be for anyone who looking for wholeness and peace in life. Night at the Movies It s time for kids to enjoy a Night at the Movies, while parents enjoy Date Night... and free babysitting! Children, infants through 5th grade, will have a blast on Friday, July 15, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Downtown Campus, Room 210. The movies are: Zootopia (for K-5th graders) and Curious George (for 3s & 4s). Pizza and popcorn included! Register online by July 13. Kids should bring pillows and blankets. RSVP at stlukesokc.org. Vacation Bible School Thank You Special thanks to the VBS volunteers who helped with registration, decorations, leading the activities, snack help, even the youth who helped the kids during the week. Your heart and hands helped make this year s VBS the best ever. During the week, a mission offering was taken - the kids raised $2,017.99 to help support the Family Fund at The Children s Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Bethany. The offering will go to help meet the emergency and discharge planning needs of patients and families who have complex medical needs after experiencing illness or trauma such as brain or spinal cord injury. New Website St. Luke s is excited to announce that we have a new website. You can visit the new site at stlukesokc.org. We encourage you to explore the site and notice all the new features and information. Stop by the Campus Hub - it s an exciting new feature that allows you to easily access campus specifi c information. The new website is also mobile friendly and will work on all devices
Joining St. Luke s If you wish to place your membership with St. Luke s this morning, please complete this card and bring it to the front during the fi nal hymn. Name Date Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Date of Birth? Are you transferring from another church? Yes No If yes, where? If you would like more information about other ways to join or upcoming membership events, please contact Beth Armstrong, Director of Welcoming Ministry, at (405) 609-1045 or barmstrong@stlukesokc.org. Announcements Call (405) 232-1371 for more info or visit stlukesokc.org. Chancel Choir on Broadway Have you ever wanted to sing on Broadway? You can sing the timeless Broadway classics with St. Luke s choir as we celebrate the return of St. Luke s on Broadway! Robert Fasol, our choirmaster and organist, is extending an invitation to all singers to come to rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 27 through August 24, then sing at the 10:50 services July 31 through August 28. This is a wonderful way to get to know the choir members who come together to provide beautiful music for our services every week. Contact Sue Gibbons, Worship Team Administrative Assistant, at 609-1008 for more information and to sign up! Mommy & Me Playdate Ready for some fun in the sun? Join us Monday, July 11 for an outdoor Mommy & Me Play Date. Our new splash pad will open up from noon - 1 p.m. for some summertime fun and Roxy s Ice Cream will be parking their truck curbside to keep us cool enjoy a scoop on us! We ll have a spot for moms to chill out and fellowship in the shade while kids splish and splash the afternoon away. Meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, $5 for moms, kids eat free. *Be sure to bring swim suit, towel, sunscreen, water shoes (optional). Alaska Mission Trip July 9 is the last day for the mission team in Willow, Alaska where they are serving the community and sharing God s love. If you would like to follow what they re doing, there is a blog that they will be updating during their time in Willow. You can fi nd the blog at slukesokc.org, just click on Inspiration, then St. Luke s Stories. School Supply Drive You can be a part of helping the children of St. Luke s after-school programs by donating to the School Supply Drive. Everything you generously give will benefi t El Sistema, Rancho Village Elementary, and Studio 222. Hundreds of children are helped by these programs every year. Donations will be accepted Sunday, July 10 through Sunday, July 31. School supplies can be dropped off in the Gallery. Lists of supplies needed will be available at the Welcome Centers, online at stlukesokc.org, and at Threefold. Financial donations may be made by check to: St. Luke s United Methodist Church - earmarked school supply drive - and dropped in the offering plate or in Threefold. Credit card donations will also be accepted in Threefold.