Sunday, July 22, 2018 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Coventry Cathedral - Fish; 1956-1962; Spence, Basil, Sir, 1907-1976
Service of the Word July 22, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome! It is a pleasure to have you with us this morning. This morning we will use the black New Century Hymnal (NCH). *Indicates when people are invited to stand. We Gather Prelude "Blest Be the Tie That Binds", Jonas Dawson Hans Georg Nägeli, arr. Robert G. Farrell Welcome Please sign the red Friendship Book in your pew Call of the Engelbrecht Memorial Bell *Call to Worship (in unison) adapted from Psalm 14 One: Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does good. Many: The LORD looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. One: Many: They have all gone astray, they are all alike perverse; there is no one who does good, no, not one. Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon the LORD? They shall be in great terror, for God is with the company of the righteous. The evildoers would confound the plans of the poor, but the LORD is the refuge of the oppressed.
All: O that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of the people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad. Worship the Lord! *Opening Hymn Dear God, Embracing Humankind NCH #502 *Opening Prayer (in unison) adapted from Ephesians 3 We bow our knees before God, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. We pray that, according to the riches of God s glory, God may grant that we may be strengthened in our inner being with power through the Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, as we are being rooted and grounded in love. We pray that we may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to God who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. *Passing of the Peace We Listen Gospel Reading John 6:1-15 Lloyd Taylor Special Music "Just a Closer Walk With Thee", Jonas Dawson composer unknown, arr. Mark Hayes
Hebrew Scripture 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Rev. John Shillingburg Sermon Rev. John Shillingburg We Respond Prayer of the People Call for Tithes and Offerings *Offertory "He Leadeth Me", Jonas Dawson by William B. Bradbury, arr. Terry Kirkland *Prayer of Dedication (in unison) Gracious and almighty One, receive these gifts from our hands. Bless them to your service, and bless us, your servants. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may be a light unto the nations. Let it be said of us, We know they are Christians by their love. Amen. *The Lord s Prayer (in unison) 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, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Announcements *Closing Prayer We are Sent *Closing Hymn Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve NCH #491
*Benediction Ringing of the Engelbrecht Memorial Bell *Postlude "The Church's One Foundation", Jonas Dawson Samuel S. Wesley, arr. Steven Scott ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The yellow rose on the altar is presented by the Altar Guild in memory of deceased war veterans and in honor of those who have served our country, as well Welcome to our Guests! We are delighted that you joined us for worship this morning. Please be sure to sign the red Friendship Book in your pew. If you have any difficulty hearing the service, one of our ushers can provide you with a hearing assistance device. We also have large print bulletins and hymnals available. Children in Kindergarten through 5 th grade are invited to join us for Children s Church - a time of Bible lessons, crafts, songs and other fun activities. We leave the Sanctuary following the Children s Message. For children 5 years and younger, our Nursery is available during the worship service. Following the worship service, we invite you to join us for fellowship. Welcome to Grace Church!
SUPPER CLUB is coming back to Grace Church! After a hiatus, SUPPER CLUB is back this fall! SUPPER CLUB is a social activity in which singles and couples are placed in groups of 6-8 to dine together once a month. Whether it s at a restaurant or someone's home, supper club is a great way to meet your church family and have fun together! The only rule is: NO CHURCH BUSINESS!! This is about fun, making friends, and getting to know each other! And, what better way to do that than to eat together? Please contact Sarah at the Church office to sign up to be in a supper club group starting in September! Volunteer Opportunities at Grace Church Are you ready to get more involved in your church? We have plenty of opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and interests: Acolytes, Altar Guild, Children's Sermon volunteers, Lay Caring Ministry, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Scripture readers, Ushers, and Youth Ministry - please speak to Pastor Rob Sanctuary and Joyful Noise Choirs - please speak to Jonas Dawson Hand Bell Choir - please speak to James Taylor Fellowship Hosts and Greeters - please speak to Rob Apgar Congregational Life activities - please speak to Matt Bonin or Rob Apgar Sunday School teachers, Children's Church leaders, and Nursery volunteers - please speak to Jean Barrick Offering Counters - please speak to Lloyd Taylor Outreach and Missions - please speak to Sarah Travis
Pastor Rob is on Sabbatical We have a schedule of pastors who will be with us on Sundays, and for emergencies and a team of lay people who are willing to visit people in the hospital and nursing homes as we have the need. Gary Johnson has agreed to coordinate this and be the contact person for this ministry while Pastor Rob is away. If you should have a pastoral care need; please contact Gary Johnson at gljohnsonjr@outlook.com or 240-460-0411. Grace UCC Sabbatical Preaching Schedule Sunday, July 22~Rev. John Shillingburg Sunday, July 29~Rev. Rebecca Shillingburg Sunday, August 5~Gary Johnson Sunday, August 12~Gary Johnson Sunday, August 19~Rev. Beth O Malley Sunday, August 26~Rev. Beth O Malley Treasurer s Report May 2018 2018 Year-to-Date Income: $14,664.19 Income: $70,740.63 Expenses: $15,539.34 Expenses: $99,414.11 Difference: ($895.15) Difference: ($28,673.48)
Grace UCC Collecting Basic Household Items For the Emergency Family Shelter VISIT THE HOUSE ON THE EASEL In the Good Shepherd Room Take a post-it with needed item! For example: PAPER TOWELS ~ DETERGENT ~ BATH SOAP ~ etc... GO SHOPPING! For Emergency Human Needs Return needed item to the basket beneath the easel! Grace has an opportunity to support the RCEHN s Emergency Family Shelter in a new way. Like all households (and RCEHN does have a home base just off Bentz St. where meals are fixed; belongings are stored; clothes are washed and instruction is given) there are continuing needs for the little things (paper towels, detergent, bath soap, etc.). We d like to collect these items in July and deliver them in August (our next hospitality month). There will be a cutout house on an easel near the sanctuary with a large basket underneath and small tags within the house with needed items, such as: 2 rolls paper towels; 8 oz. soft scrub, etc. You may take a tag, purchase the item(s), and then bring the items back and place in the basket for collection. Contact Carol Garrison for more info or visit https://www.thereligiouscoalition.org/supportus/supply-needs/. Thank you in advance for your ongoing support!
Frederick In the Street Help Needed! Every year, In the Street brings thousands of people to downtown Frederick. Grace Church will have a booth with kids activities in the festival this year and we need YOUR help! Please consider taking a 2 hour slot to help Pastor Rob work the booth and run some fun kids activities and give out balloons, stickers, etc. In the Street is Saturday, September 8th from 11-5. Please email Sarah at admin@grucc.com to volunteer! Many Thanks! CARING AND SHARING The following are members and friends of our church family who are currently ill, hospitalized, or home-bound. Please keep them in your prayers and perhaps send a note or a card. Addresses can be obtained from the church office, or you can pick up a church directory from one of the ushers. If you know of anyone who should be added to this list, please call the church office. Millie Davis ~ Joe Free ~ Jean Gaver ~ Paul and Miriam Himes Karlene Kaufmann ~ Pam Kehne ~ Betty Linton Please note that hospitals are no longer permitted to contact churches on behalf of their patients. If you know of a church member who is hospitalized, please inform the church office. If you or a family member is hospitalized in an emergency situation, please call Gary Johnson at 240-460-0411 while Pastor Rob is on sabbatical. MONTHLY Grace Vine Print Newsletter NEXT ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 2018 ARTICLE DEADLINE: Monday, August 15 GO GREEN! GO PAPERLESS! Would you like to get your monthly newsletter by email instead of print? Contact Sarah in the church office at admin@grucc.com.
Daily Bible Readings for July This month's readings are all over the place as we begin the longest stretch of the year: Common Time. But two things stood out to me as worthy of our attention. I Samuel and Revelation. I Samuel is a fun book to read because it s the history of Israel. The call of David as King and all the escapades of the Davidic Kingdom, worthy of its own daytime soap opera! There is mystery and intrigue, adultery and murder. Days of our Lives "ain't got nothing" on I Samuel! Revelation is a book that is just as fun to read if you can think of it as a book of hope rather than a "scare you into Heaven" reading. Revelation is often seen as a book of prophesies of the end of the world and the horror that will ensue. With its 6 headed beasts and secret codes, Revelation has been used to keep people in line and to read the newspaper with an eye on how close the end is. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth! Modern biblical scholarship teaches that Revelation is really a book of code for the early church that lived in terrible persecution. It is a book of hope for people whose faith meant almost daily threats of torture and imprisonment. And every generation has read Revelation with an eye to how it applies to their time because every generation has had its share of persecuted people. Bottom line, we are NOT necessarily the last generation and we don t know how any of these readings reflect ours or any other generation on earth. But, what we do know is this; whatever tribulation life may bring our way, personally or as a nation, Revelation teaches us that in the end...god wins! That s the message for a persecuted Church: In the end...god wins. That's the message to a woman facing divorce or a family in poverty or a person facing cancer. The only thing that will ever win in the end is GOD. Enjoy! Sunday, July 22, 2018: Proper 11 (16) Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Psalm 89:20-37; Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Monday, July 23, 2018: Psalm 61; 2 Samuel 7:18-29; Hebrews 13:17-25 OR Psalm 100; Jeremiah 50:1-7; Hebrews 13:17-25 Tuesday, July 24, 2018: Psalm 61; 2 Samuel 8:1-18; Acts 20:17-38 OR Psalm 100; Zechariah 9:14-10:2; Acts 20:17-38 Wednesday, July 25, 2018: Psalm 61; 2 Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 15:1-7 OR Psalm 100; 2 Samuel 5:1-12; Luke 15:1-7 Thursday, July 26, 2018: Psalm 14; 2 Samuel 10:1-5; Colossians 1:9-14 OR Psalm 145:10-18; 1 Kings 19:19-21; Colossians 1:9-14 Friday, July 27, 2018: Psalm 14; 2 Samuel 10:6-12; Colossians 3:12-17 OR Psalm 145:10-18; 2 Kings 3:4-20; Colossians 3:12-17 Saturday, July 28, 2018: Psalm 14; 2 Samuel 10:13-19; John 4:31-38 OR Psalm 145:10-18; 2 Kings 4:38-41; John 4:31-38 Sunday, July 29, 2018: Proper 12 (17) Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 11:1-15;Psalm 14;2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-18; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21
GRACE CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, July 22 16th in Ordinary Time Rev. John Shillingburg, preaching 9:45AM Christian Education Classes 11:00AM Worship (S) 5:00PM Redemption City Church (S) Monday, July 23 Tuesday, July 24 6:30PM Man Kind Project (bsmt) 7:00PM Church Council Mtg (rm 3) Wednesday, July 25 6:30PM TFC Youth Group (bsmt) Thursday, July 26 6:00PM FREE Zumba Class (GSR) Friday, July 27 8:00PM N.A. Meeting (GSR) Saturday, July 28 8:00AM-NOON: Redemption City Church Event Sunday, July 22 17th in Ordinary Time Rev. Rebecca Shillingburg, preaching 9:45AM Christian Education Classes 11:00AM Worship (S) 5:00PM Redemption City Church (S)
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST An Open and Affirming Congregation 25 East 2 nd Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701 301-662-3312 ~ Office Hours: 9AM-3PM/M-F admin@grucc.com ~ www.grucc.com Rev. Dr. Rob Apgar-Taylor, Pastor pastorrob@grucc.com Jonas Dawson, Director of Music music@grucc.com James Taylor, Bell Choir director bells@grucc.com Tammy Eyler, Nursery Attendant eyler32@gmail.com Tom Tobery, Caretaker Sarah Petermann, Administrative Assistant admin@grucc.com SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 AM Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month. WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Sunday, July 22 Guest Preacher: Rev. John Shillingburg Scripture Reader: Lloyd Taylor Children s Church: Rob Apgar Altar Guild Attendant: Patti F.-L. Sunday, July 29 Guest Preacher: Rev. Rebecca Shillingburg Scripture Reader: Trish Abell Children s Church: Carol Garrison Altar Guild Attendant: Gwen McGee If you would like to serve as a greeter, or host fellowship time after worship, please add your name to the sign up sheet on the refrigerator in the Good Shepherd Room.