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UNIVERSITY
United Methodist Church
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- Since 1957- |
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August 1, 2010 - 10:30 a.m. |
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Welcome!
We rejoice that you are here! Please sign the registration
pad in the pew.
When singing: TFWS (The Faith We Sing), UMH (United
Methodist Hymnal)
*Please stand as you are able.
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Holy Communion Sunday |
We light a peace candle each week, praying that “Thy
will be done on earth” will bring peace to all people.
We
Gather Together and Praise God
Prelude
Dove of
Peace Gilbert Martin
*Call to Worship
Leader – Come, come, everybody worship!
People – We come expectantly, looking for signs of God at
work in the world.
Leader – Come and seek more of things that last forever.
People – We are here, knowing God is with us.
Leader – Come and taste the goodness of our God.
People – We have come to worship, to share in communion, and
to show our love for others.
*Opening Hymn Christ Loves
the Church UMH 590
*Welcome Your Neighbor (please greet those near
you, especially those you do not know)
Welcome and Introduction of Guests (please sign
the attendance pad on the center aisle)
Opening Prayer
Creator God, you have made all things good. Forgive us for
diluting that goodness with our narrow vision. Help us to
know you in all things and at all time and to work for the
good of all people. We are ready to do your will. Show us
the way through Christ. Amen.
We Hear God’s
Word
As The Children Gather (sung in unison):
TFWS 2233
This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of
the worshiping throng.
Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is
where children belong.
Children’s Moment
Ellen
Brubaker
New Testament Reading Colossisans 3:1-11
Pew Bible (NT) pg. 201
Special Music Alleluja
(from Exsultate, Jubilate) W.A.
Mozart
Kerri Bard, soprano
*Gospel Reading Luke
12:13-21 Pew Bible (NT) pg. 74
Sermon What to
Leave in Your Will John Ross Thompson
Sermon Text: Set your mind on things that are above,
not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2
We Respond to
God’s Word
* Hymn
What Gift Can We
Bring UMH 87
Silent Prayer / Prayer of God’s People / The Lord’s
Prayer (In Unison) UMH 895
The Offertory In
This Very Room Ron & Carol Harris
Kerri Bard, soprano
*The Doxology Praise God From Whom All
Blessings Flow UMH 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God,
all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God,
the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose
power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Offertory Prayer
Holy
Communion
UMH 15
All persons are invited to share in Holy Communion. You
do not need to be a member of a church. Come and taste the
goodness of the Lord! If you are not able to come to the
front of the sanctuary, tell an usher and a server will
bring the sacrament to you. Go to Pastor John Ross Thompson
if you would like gluten-free bread.
Going Forth to
Serve God
*Closing Hymn Now Let Us from
This Table Rise UMH 634
Benediction
Postlude A Tune
for a Trumpet Gilbert Martin
Serving God Today
in Worship:
Greeters: Sue Topping & Eleanor
Sitts Ushers: Lonnie & Shirley Lowery, David & Pearl
Dekker Balcony: Dur & Linda Efaw Serving
Communion: Audrey Durkin, Doris Harsant, Caroline &
Denny Walsh, David & Pearl Dekker Liturgist: Libby
Bartlett
Join us after worship in Asbury Hall for refreshments
and conversation. Go down the steps and to the right .
Next Sunday, August 8 Sermon:
Getting Ready John Ross Thompson
a message about spiritual preparation
Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-10-20; Luke 12:32-40 |
