Reading Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost July 31, 2016 9:15 and 10:45 "Most of the strategies for growth in the Christian life amount to stapling live roses on a dead bush." Paul David Tripp "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2 Gathering Music Chandler Hardy Mighty Fortress Medley...Traditional Greeting Song of Celebration p. 98 To God Be the Glory...Doane To God be the glory great things He has done So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin And opened the life gate that all may go in Chorus: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice O come to the Father through Jesus the Son And give Him the glory great things He has done O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood To every believer the promise of God The vilest offender who truly believes That moment from Jesus a pardon receives [Chorus] Great things He has taught us, great things He has done And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son But purer and higher and greater will be Our wonder our transport when Jesus we see. [Chorus] Prayer Father, the world has set before us a number of opportunities and on a daily basis we set a course for our actions. Who am I to be? In whose image will I be shaped? The temptation is strong to follow the ways of the world, allowing its standards to become our own. But Lord, in your love for each of us you set us on a new path toward wholeness, toward joy, and toward peace in the depths of our hearts.
Make us quick to set aside the actions and emotions that divide us from one another and from you. May our lives be marked by joy not anger, by love not lust, by generous hearts not a spirit of greed. May the words we speak be full of truth and serve to build one another up rather than cripple and destroy. Through your son you have made us to be a holy people, set apart for your glory and your purposes in the world. Our hope is that we honor you as we live our lives as ambassadors of your Kingdom. Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Paul Coulter Doxology Oh, I Want to Know You More...Green People: 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. Anthem Kara Mitchell A Living Prayer...Krauss Scripture p. 1426 Colossians 3:1-17 Creed and the Gloria The Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, crucified, dead and buried; On the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, Where he sits at the right hand of God the Father; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead; And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, The communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen. The Gloria Glory be to God the Father and to Christ his only Son. Praise we too the Holy Spirit, binding all of us as one. As it was in the beginning, is for now and evermore. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Witness Pastoral Prayer Free to Be Rev. Randy Shrauner
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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and glory forever. Amen. Mallotte Version Servant Song p. 405 Seek Ye First...Lafferty Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness And all these things Shall be added unto you Man shall not live by bread alone but by ev'ry word That proceeds From the mouth of God Ask and it shall be given unto you. Seek and ye shall find Knock and the door shall be opened unto you The Fish that stands near the Lord s Table is a container for a special offering for the mission outreach of this congregation and of the United Methodist Church. Please bring all offerings for the Fish during this hymn. Blessing Pastor: God has set us free to walk in a new light. Congregation: The chains have been broken! Pastor: We will set aside our old human nature. Congregation: That Christ might shine through us. Pastor: To God be the glory. Congregation: And may his name be praised! All: Amen! To Be Alive! Inside Back Cover of Hymnal
Immediately after our service, two of our ministers will offer Holy Communion to anyone who would like to receive it. They will also be available to pray with you about any need you might have. You may meet them at the Lord s table at this time. LEADING US IN WORSHIP TODAY Liturgist Rev. Tim Travers Director of Music Ministries Chuck Weatherford Principal Keyboardist Dr. Matt Schinske TODAY S ACOLYTES 9:15 Alyssa Caywood and Riley Fisher 10:45 Graham Mitchell and Avery Adamson THE FLOWERS ON THE LORD S TABLE are given in celebration of Dorothy Compton s 90 th birthday and James Compton and Karissa Wheeler s upcoming wedding. THE FLOWERS ON THE PULPIT are given in celebration of David & Kim Myers 33 rd wedding anniversary and their daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jason Sandefur's, 10 th wedding anniversary. WE OFFER SPECIAL PRAYERS THIS MORNING FOR OUR PRAYERS: Robert Adams and Thomas Spillman; Bob and Mary Austin; Martin, Elene, and Carter Christensen and Debbie Granger-Christensen; Marty and Dottie Christensen; Doris Cline and Barrett Stubenhofer; Hayley Esau and Quintin and Cindy Smitherman; Joyce Gaige and Matthew Gaige; Jim and Coleen Henry and Carolyn Stroud; Don and Barbara Hensley; Bill and Jody Humes; Rick and Shirley Jackson and Diana Duke; Nick and Ann Knutson; David, Sarah, and Jackson Krivy and Larry and Reba Seward; Margie Malone; Vicki Muir and Jerre Stanley; Phyllis Naracomey; and Sean and Bonnie Riley. OUR SYMPATHY: Bill and Rachel LaFortune and Family at the death of Rachel s father, Bill Ruth. Phyllis Narcomey and Family at the death of Phyllis aunt, Wilma Aldene Williams. OUR CELEBRATION: Cody and Jessica Keyser at the birth of their daughter, Leightyn Rae Keyser. The proud grandparents are Scott and Linda Smith and Jeff and Jackie Keyser. The proud great-grandmother is Dorothy Keyser. The proud uncles and aunt are Cory Keyser and Tyler and Jenna Smith.