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15 Woodside Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609 P: 610-678-5611 F: 610-927-1225 Email: offi[email protected] Web: www.westlawnumc.org August 2, 2020 Pastor Raffauf All Ate and Were Filled
15 Woodside Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609 P: 610-678-5611 F: 610-927-1225 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.westlawnumc.org
August 2, 2020
Pastor Raffauf
All Ate and Were Filled
Welcome to West Lawn United Methodist Church In
-Person and Live Stream Worship! We are excited
that you have joined us for worship today. As
Jesus says in Matthew 18:20 (NRSV) “For where
two or three are gathered in my name, I am
there, also.” In these unusual times, it is important to stay connected in
Christ and with each other. The church office and staff members can be
reached by phone or email (see page 5 for details).
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP FOCUS
IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES TODAY: 8:00 AM—Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary 9:30 AM—Praise Worship Service in the Sanctuary 11:00 AM—Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary 11:10 AM—Community Worship Service in the Community Center (capacity is 40% in Sanctuary; overflow seating is available in the Community Center)
WORSHIP ONLINE IN REAL TIME @ www.westlawnumc.org Scroll down on the HOME Page to the LIVE STREAM circle and click on the words Our services are streamed here or go to the WORSHIP tab and select LIVESTREAMING.
August 2, 2020—8:00 AM—Live Stream Traditional Worship August 2, 2020—9:30 AM—Live Stream Praise Worship (or view on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjk6YiptFESz_e26U1EA4jw)
TODAY’S LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES: Genesis 32:22-31 Romans 9:1-5 Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Matthew 14:13-21
Flowers on the Altar Today are Presented … In celebration of the life, love, cookies and pies of Faye Dundore
To place an order for flowers, contact Acacia Flower Shop at 610-376-8767 / [email protected] by noon on Tuesdays.
“And all ate and were filled…” - Matthew 14:20a
STAY CONNECTED WITH WEST LAWN UMC
Prayer - the greatest wireless connection!
REMINDER to let the office or pastors know if you or a loved one is hospital-ized or placed in rehab. In this time of social distancing and local visit re-strictions at our care facilities, our pastors would love to connect with you via phone or virtual methods to pray with you and offer support. FIND ON OUR WEBSITE: www.westlawnumc.org Replay Live Stream Worship Services by following these instructions: On the home page click on the WORSHIP tab and select LIVESTREAMING.
When the page opens scroll down and select the service you wish to view. It will open in small view. Double click to expand to full screen. View Bulletins by clicking on the BULLETIN button at the side of the LIVESTREAMING page or by clicking on the WORSHIP tab and selecting BULLE-TINS and then click on the date you would like to view. Submit a Prayer Request Online by following these instructions: Click on the WORSHIP tab Select PRAYER REQUEST Select your choice of Public or Private, fill in the form and click on SUBMIT.
(Public Prayer Requests will be added to our Prayer Page and shared with our church family. Private Prayer Requests are sent directly to the Pastoral staff.)
Watch Daily Devotionals from our Pastors by scrolling down on the home page to the Devotional circle and click on the words Browse our Devotions or click on the MEDIA tab and select DAILY DEVOTIONALS. Opens to that day’s devotional message. Click on the YouTube link to see archived devotional messages. Weekly Sunday School lessons based on the Sunday Livestream children's message. Go to https://www.westlawnumc.org/sunday-school. OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see our daily devotionals and wor-
ship services.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjk6YiptFESz_e26U1EA4jw
Sunday School Zoom Video Conferencing on Sunday and Wednesday nights. There will be a review of the lesson, a craft, game and to simply chat with the kids! Parents receive an invitation link to these Zoom calls via their email.
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:00 & 11:00 AM
Prelude “He Leadeth Me” Haan “Trio Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 526: II. Largo” Bach “Jesus Loves Me” Haan Christopher Rodgers, Organist
Welcome Pastor Hardy (8:00), Pastor Hoopes (11:00)
Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” No. 348 (Submit your prayer request on the website. See the prior page for instructions.)
Affirmation of Faith / Apostles Creed
A Time for Children Kelly Rismiller
Act of Praise “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” No. 349
Scripture Reading Matthew 14:13-21 No. 16 (NT) Pam Berger, reader (8:00), Lisa Hoopes, reader (11:00)
God’s Word For Us “All Ate and Were Filled” Pastor Raffauf
Hymn “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” No. 344
Morning Prayers, Lord’s Prayer (using “forgive us our sins”)
Our Life Together
Presentation of our Gifts to God (You are invited to place your offering in the plates or baskets,
or drop in the box in the Narthex as you depart.)
Musical Offering: “How Great Thou Art” Mason Christopher Rodgers, organ
Response “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 94 Prayer of Dedication
Sacrament of Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving Sharing the Elements Prayer after Receiving
Hymn “Now Let Us from This Table Rise” No. 634
Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude “Fanfare” Lemmens
PRAISE WORSHIP 9:30 & 11:10 AM
Welcome, Our Life Together Pastor Raffauf
Worship in Song
A Time for Children Kelly Rismiller
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21
Invitation to Prayer (Submit your prayer request on the website. See the prior page for instructions.)
Morning Prayers
Presenting our Gifts to God (You are invited to place your offering in the plates or baskets,
or drop in the box in the Narthex as you depart.)
Musical Offering
Message “All Ate and Were Filled” Pastor Raffauf
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Closing / Blessing / Sending Song
PRAISE WORSHIP 9:30 AM
COMMUNITY WORSHIP 11:10 AM
Opening Songs “Good Grace” Praise Band “The Lion And The Lamb”
Welcome, Our Life Together Pastor Hardy (Submit your prayer request on the website. See the prior page for instructions.)
Song “Holy Ground” Marnell McCarthy
Scripture Reading Matthew 14:13-21 (NLT)
Message “Thy Kingdom Come” Pastor Hardy
Prayer Time
Presentation of our Gifts to God (You are invited to place your offering in the box in the back as you depart.)
Musical Offering “Goodness of God” Marnell McCarthy
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Closing / Blessing / Sending Song
Jeff Raffauf Lead Pastor Ext. 12 [email protected]
Chris Hardy Associate Pastor Ext. 13 [email protected]
Terry Cooney Pastor of Visitation Ext. 23 [email protected]
Lisa Hoopes Lay Pastor Ext. 13 [email protected]
Kelly Rismiller Pastor of Children and Family Ministry
Ext. 19 [email protected]
Trisha Rabold Youth Pastor Use cell [email protected]
Carolann Schneiderhan
Pastor of Administration Ext. 11 [email protected]
OFFICE 610-678-5611 Open 9AM-4PM
Leave message or dial Ext. # for staff member. Messages are checked often.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ● UPCOMING EVENTS If you would like to be kept apprised of events here at WLUMC by receiving a copy of our mailings, please contact us:
610-678-5611 ● email: [email protected] website: www.westlawnumc.org
MEN OF IRON is a men’s ministry designed to help a man grow in his faith by reading God’s Word and sharing with another man. If you would like to know more about what it means to be a protégé, or would like to offer yourself as a mentor, please contact George Bauer for more information at 484-706-2458 / [email protected].
Just a reminder that you can place flowers on the altar in honor or memorial of loved ones. To do so, please call Acacia Flower Shop at 610-376-8767 or email [email protected] to place your order. Orders must be received by Tuesday to be placed for the upcoming Sunday.
Women's Book Club will meet Wednesday, August 12, at 7:00PM in Room 109 of the Education building. We will be discussing The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. New readers are always welcome! We meet every 2nd Wednes-day. Come join the discussion! September's book is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. To be added to the email list or for information please contact Donna Barnhart at [email protected] or 610-678-7873. As a reminder, masks must be worn on campus and social distancing protocols followed.
New Journey Clothing Closet is currently not taking donations at this time, therefore, neither can WLUMC. Watch for future updates. Thank you!
Attendance and Financial Report for July 26, 2020
8:00 9:30 11:00 11:10 Total
Worship Leaders 9 8 5 8 30
In-Person Worship 66 60 29 24 179
Online Connections 209 134 DEV 716 343
Tithes & Offerings for last week $19,989
July Income (4 weeks) $95,272 2020 Budget Income To Date: $821,194
July Income Goal $127,826 2020 Budget Goal (12 months) $1,530.250
WAYS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT OUR CHURCH & MINISTRIES EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer Go to the West Lawn website www.westlawnumc.org and click on the
GIVE tab or click on the EXPLORE / ONLINE GIVING tab. Follow the instructions.
Text Giving Send a text message to 610-365-4400 and follow any prompts. Smart Phone APP Go to your APP store and download the App GIVEPLUS+. Follow the
prompts to setup. Bill Pay An easy process offered by most banks to establish recurring or one-time
gifts to be sent by check directly from your bank, without sharing any banking information with the church or a 3rd-party provider.
Mail in your contribution to the church office. Be sure to designate your name and what the contribution is for. Send to: West Lawn United Methodist Church 15 Woodside Ave. West Lawn, PA 19609-1664
Thank you for your continued financial support during these trying times and all year long!
Watch for the West Lawn Ice Cream Bus visiting the Lincoln Park/Shiloh Hills area on Thursday, August 6th. Enjoy an ice cream treat on us!
Check out our updated website at www.westlawnumc.org.
Thank you to the July sponsors of our Coffee Truck from Beansie’s Café: Cheryl and Pastor Raffauf, The Alphabet Ladies, Emmaus Community Small Group, and Ed Stauffer. If you or your group would like to sponsor the coffee truck for a Sunday, please contact the office for more information. Today’s coffee truck sponsor is Friends of God (FOG) Emmaus Community.
August 2, 2020
Hospitalized This Past Week: Lucy Reigel, John Drumheller, Terry Herbin, Dianne Gray, Charlotte Roland
Please remember in your prayers: Family & friends at the passing of family member in South Carolina For our congregation as we continue to worship in person & online All struggling with isolation & loneliness Safe travels for Andy & Tena Bell Healing from cancer; strength and courage for the fight Healing miracles for our communities, our nation, and our world Spiritual, physical and emotional healing All with employment and financial concerns Patience, strength and peace for all May God guide the leaders of the world All those serving in the Armed Forces
Prayers of Praise and Gratitude: Praise for recently answered prayer “We’ve been sharing in worship with you as our current home church has
not resumed. We are thrilled you have trusted God to resume worship again in the church itself and have been taking precautions against the spread of Covid. We will be seeing you again.”
How to engage the prayer ministries of our church : 1. Online via the church website under the WORSHIP tab. 2. Call in a Prayer Chain request to 610-670-1671 Anna Bickhart or 610-678-5141 Mabel Reighley or the church office at 610-678-5611.
Mitchell Dean Kim & Alan D. Lois P. Tristan W.
Heather Sioux Peter & family Kim Charles & Curtis
Al & Orpha Laura B. Linda & family Jade Pat Lantz
Adam H. George W. Chris & Angela Sherry Jodie & Cory
Jack & Elaine Joan P. Reichardt family Marlene Jackson Hoffa
Harriett Gail B. Linda Laumeister Steve Shawn Powers
Jerry & Susie Fred C. Victor & Charlotte Terry H. Robert Griffith
Ken Coots Jo & Jack Ann Marie & Kurt Lauran Gail & family
Knechtle family
Charlotte & family
LaManna, Mell & White families
Bishop Johnson
Rev. Evelyn Kent Clark
