Prayers of the People: Minister: The Lord be with you People: And also with you Minister: Let us pray. (Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer)

Anthem America the Beautiful Chancel Choir

Children’s Sermon Rev. Jim Dennis

(Children ages 4K-2rd grade will dismiss for “BLAST” afterwards. Ms. Cameron will be available to walk the children over to class)

Epistle Reading Romans 6: 12-23

Offertory Ashokan Farewell Tara Jeroszko, Violinist

Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymn 95

Gospel Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God Hymn 420

Gospel Lesson Matthew 10: 40-42

Sermon “Well Done” Rev. Jim Dennis

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed Hymn 881

Recessional Hymn O Master Let Me Walk With Him Hymn 430

Sending Forth Please stand as you are able

Music used by permission: Church Copyright License No. 1133262

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July 2, 2017

We promise to uphold Grace United Methodist Church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness.

Our Prayers: Week of July 2 Births: Marina Grace Havird, daughter of Ashley & Monroe Havird, granddaughter of Bobby & Angie Oliver and Diane & Mike Havird; great-granddaughter of Bob & Glenice Young and Melba Aiken. Marina Grace was born on June 25 William (Will) Thomas Cullum, son of Ashley & Ryan, grandson of Bill & Pam Windley born on June 28 Sympathy to: Don Sink, Megan Bush and family in the death of Lou Ann Sink on June 27 Les Sonnenburg in the death of Joette Sonnenburg on June 28 Trinity Hospital: Nancy Wright Brookdale: Virginia & Butch Machak

Our Presence: June 25 Worship: 243 (less LifeSong) Sunday School: 218

Our Gifts:

The Lord’s Treasury

OUR SERVICE: July 2, 2017 Acolytes: Dani Slusher, Alexis Green Crucifer: McKenzie Green Count Team: 7/3 Mae Parcel, Lisa Phifer, Connie Sawyer Offertory: John Mullins 8:30 Layreader: Chip Harris 8:30 Greeter(s): Gary & Sandra Guest 11:00 Greeter(s): (Main) Tom & Sheran Proctor (Ga. Avenue) Lisa Phifer Doorstep Visitation: Michael & Sarah Deen LifeSong Refreshments: New Life Sunday school class Flower Committee: Wilma Allen, Diana Roy

Calendar HIGHLIGHTS for the week of July 2 (Please refer to online calendar and the newsletter for detailed listing of ALL events, meetings, & weekly classes.)

SUNDAY, July 2

8:45 and 11:00 AM BLAST, Asbury Bldg. lower level 9:45 AM Sunday School, Wesley Center, and Asbury Building

MONDAY, July 3 8:30 AM Staff Meeting, Conference room 5:00 PM Holy Walkamolies, Family Center Gym 6:30 PM Youth Worship Team Rehearsal, Wesley Center

TUESDAY, July 4 JULY 4 HOLIDAY, OFFICE CLOSED

WEDNESDAY, July 5

1:00 PM Newsletter folding & labeling crew, Conference room 5:00 PM Holy Walkamolies, Family Center Gym 6:15 PM GIFTS Evening group, Wesley Center room C 6:15 PM Grace Worship Team Family Group, WC Parlor 7:00 PM Worship Run-through, Wesley Center

THURSDAY, July 6

9:00 AM Agape Pastoral Counseling. Lower level Wesley Center 10:00 AM Holy Walkamolies, Family Center Gym 11:30 AM Wisdom of the Ages, Conference room 6:00 PM Caring and Sharing, Lower Level Wesley Center

Celebrating Worship

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2017 General Budget $1,369,332.00

Requirements to date 06/25/17 671,736.00

Receipts through 06/25/17 649,486.57

Amount needed weekly 25,836.00

Received 06/25/17 13,981.74

Grace United Methodist Church 639 Georgia Ave.| North Augusta | SC 29841

www.gotgraceumc.org

This Week at Grace 11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary

Gathering to Worship God

Welcome and Announcements

Presentation of Colors Pack 7

Call to Worship Psalm 100 Rev. Jim Dennis Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (Lord’s Prayer Hymnal 895) (a time will be provided to lift up prayer concerns)

Passing of the Peace

Hymn of Praise Blessed Assurance Hymn 369

Proclaiming God’s Word

Scripture Lesson Psalm 13 Chip Harris

Sermon “God and His Mercy” Frankie May Lay Speaker

Responding to God’s Word

Hymn of Response Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Hymn 400

Affirmation of Faith

Prayer of Thanksgiving (a time will be provided to lift up praises and blessings)

Worship with Offering Doxology Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow Hymn 95

Going Forth to Serve

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Hymn of Sending Forth Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Hymn 349

Sending Forth

Dee Dee Carn, piano

ALTAR FLOWERS for July 2 The beautiful flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in honor of all those who have

dedicated their lives to protect and preserve the freedom and rights we enjoy in this great nation By Debbie Harmon

Rose Bud Vases on the Altar are to the Glory of God and in honor of the births of: Abigail Marie Deen, daughter of Michael & Sarah Deen, born on June 2

Marina Grace Havird, daughter of Ashley & Monroe Havird; granddaughter of Bobby & Angie Oliver and Diane & Mike Havird; great-granddaughter of Bob & Glenice Young and Melba Aiken,

born on June 25

William (Will) Thomas Cullum, son of Ryan & Ashley Cullum; grandson of Bill & Pam Windley born on June 28

ALTAR FLOWERS for July 2 The beautiful flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in honor of all those who have dedicated their lives to protect and preserve the freedom and rights we

enjoy in this great nation By Debbie Harmon

Rose Bud Vases on the Altar are to the Glory of God and in honor of the births of:

Abigail Marie Deen, daughter of Michael & Sarah Deen, born on June 2

Marina Grace Havird, daughter of Ashley & Monroe Havird; granddaughter of Bobby & Angie Oliver and Diane & Mike Havird;

great-granddaughter of Bob & Glenice Young and Melba Aiken, born on June 25

William (Will) Thomas Cullum, son of Ryan & Ashley Cullum; grandson of Bill & Pam Windley, born on June 28

Welcome and Announcements

Presentation of Colors Pack 7

Voluntary Susan Burgess

Chiming of the Trinity (Please stand when chiming begins)

Processional Hymn Oh God Our Help in Ages Past Hymn 117

Call to Worship (Psalm 107, Luke 12) O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God’s love and warm embrace last forever. When we cry out in distress, the Lord hears our call. Praise the Lord who delivers us from sin and death. Christ calls us to clothe ourselves in righteousness. Worship the One who wraps us with justice, and helps us grow in the image of our Creator. Love well, for your heart is where your treasure is. May our hearts be filled with God’s blessings, divine provisions that meet our true needs.

Passing of the Peace (Congregation greets one another in the name of the Lord) Minister: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you

Prayer of Confession (Colossians 3, Matthew 12) Gracious God, in our wanderings and selfish desires: we have forsaken fellowship with our families, our friends, and our neighbors; we have neglected our communion with you, choosing worldly pleasures and desires over truth, justice, and righteousness. In a world of plenty, we have hoarded our earthly blessings, rather than storing up our heavenly treasures. Free us from such bondage, that we may truly reveal the presence of Christ in our lives. Amen.

Words of Assurance (Colossians 3) In faith, we call out to a loving and forgiving God, seeking to put aside our old life and put on Christ. God surely answers our prayers. In the name of Christ Jesus, our sins are forgiven. Thanks be to God. AMEN

LifeSong Worship, Wesely Center 830 Gathering, Sanctuary

Presentation of Colors Pack 7

Praise and Worship

Welcome | Opening Prayer Rev. Tyler Strange

Lay Me Down

All My Fountains

Welcome

Meet and Greet Dismiss BLAST Dismissal of children ages 4K-2nd grade for “BLAST”

Offering

Our God Saves

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Reading Matthew 10: 40-42

Sermon “Well Done” Rev. Jim Dennis

Responding to God’s Word

Communion Rev. Dr. John Newell Anchor

Apostle’s Creed Hymn 881 Rev. Tyler Strange

Sending Forth

Invitation to Christian Discipleship Rev. Tyler Strange Sending Forth Prayer

Your Grace is Enough

Benediction Rev. Jim Dennis

Welcome to Grace United Methodist Church!

We encourage EVERYONE to please sign the attendance pad on your pew or seat.

We also would like to invite anyone who has a desire to join our church, to please indicate so on the attendance pad or

contact one of the ministers in the church office, 279-7525

A nursery is provided for infants through 4 year olds on the bottom floor of the Asbury Building.

11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary