Mt. Hope United Church of Christ Proclaiming the good news of Christ through worship, ministry and
outreach to all people.
Office: 336-697-1561 - Fax: 336-697-1449
Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn, Pastor
Phone: Pastor Kristin, 336-402-2897
Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]
Church Email: [email protected]
Church Website: www.mthopeucc.com
Mt. Hope United Church of Christ at Worship Pentecost Sunday 11:00 a.m. June 9, 2019
Ringing of the Hour
Prelude
The Light and Sacred Word Enter Acolyte: Raegan Whitman
Presenter: Carter Nelson
*Choral Call to Worship “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”
Welcome and Announcements
*Call to Worship
One:Today we open our hearts to the leading of the Spirit
All: Come, Holy Spirit, One: The wind of God, the breath of Life.
All: Come, Holy Spirit, One: Our Advocate, our Counselor.
All: Come, Holy Spirit, One: Teacher of Wisdom, Reminder of Christ.
All: Come, Holy Spirit, One: Granter of forgiveness, giver of peace.
All: Come, Holy Spirit. One: May we feel God breathing through our worship.
All: May we receive the Holy Spirit in this place. Amen.
*Opening Hymn “Indescribable”
*Passing the Peace of Christ
Children’s Time (Children ages 0-4 years old are welcome in the nursery.)
Prayers of the People and 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 and the power
and glory forever and ever, Amen.
Anthem “More Like You, Lord”
Scripture Reading Acts 2:1-21
Response to Scripture “Make Us One”
Sermon “The Dance of the Spirit” Pastor Kristin
Sharing of our Gifts
Musical Offering
Song of Thanksgiving “Give Thanks”
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
Holy Communion
*Sending Forth Hymn #286 (BH) “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”
*Benediction
*Choral Benediction “Never Walk Alone”
*Postlude
*Indicates “please stand” for those who are able.
Today in addition to our regular offering, we are collecting the “Strengthen the
Church Offering.”
WEEKLY REFLECTION
This week I will dedicate my prayer life to connecting to the gifts the Holy
Spirit has nurtured within me. I will seek direction to share my gifts through the
church.
Announcements:
The Women’s Fellowship will hold a joint meeting at the home of
Virginia Barker at 6 pm on Tuesday, June 11. Everyone should bring
their favorite dish. Your husband or a guest is also invited. This will
be our last meeting until we resume our regular meetings in the fall.
Children’s Craft: We are collecting empty toilet paper rolls to use for a
children’s craft later this summer. Please see Joan Hedrick if you would like to
donate some. There will be a collection bag in the Choir Room.
In Sympathy: We extend our sympathies to the family of Jimmy Park, brother of
Peggy Welker, who recently passed away.
Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Do you jam along to worship
songs on the radio? Come to the interest meeting and jam session in the sanctuary
today at 3:00! We want you to be a part of a new group to play contemporary
worship music in church services! If you have questions, contact Joan Hedrick at
336-684-7324 or [email protected] .
Andy Open Golf Tournament Plan to join us for the 9th Annual Andy Open Golf
Tournament in memory of Glenda and Dean Andrews. The captain’s choice
tournament will be Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Brookwood Golf Course, 1753 NC-
61, Whitsett, NC. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee of $50/golfer or $200/team
includes green fee, cart fee, breakfast, lunch, and prizes. Prizes awarded for: 1st,
2nd, 3rd place teams, closest to pin and
long drive. Entry deadline is June 15th. Hole sponsorships available at $50 each.
All proceeds will benefit outreach programs of Mt. Hope United Church of Christ.
For more information call Dallas Belvin at 336-601-1982.
Help us make the tournament more successful by:
Monetary donation for breakfast and lunch for golfers
Buy a sponsor sign to promote your company for $50
Get a team to play
Bottled water donations
VBS: Mt. Pleasant UMC at Kimesville invites ages 1 to 12 years old to attend
Summer VBS June 23 – June 27. If interested, please contact Portia Kuzanga at
660-537-6493 or Aeron Sizemore at 336-512-2929.
Choir Practice Summer Schedule 2019
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
June 12 – Practice June 19 – No Practice
June 26 – Practice July 3 – No Practice
July 10 – Practice July 17 – No Practice
Change of Address:
Alan and Amanda Levens, 2896 Mt. Hope Church Road, Julian, NC 27283
Save the Date: Mt. Hope UCC Children’s Music Camp
August 13-16, and 19 Performance on August 20
Drop off at 8:00 a.m. Starts at 8:15 a.m.
Goes until 12:15 p.m. Snacks will be provided
For questions and cost, contact Joan Hedrick at [email protected]
or Ekin Ustunel at [email protected]
Opportunities for Worship and Service
Today, June 9
9:30 a.m. Fellowship in Hallway
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
Strengthen the Church Offering
2:00 p.m. Personnel Meeting (CR)
3:00 p.m. Contemporary Music Group Meeting (SAN)
Monday, June 10
9:00 a.m. Quilters Meet
Tuesday, June 11
6:00 p.m. Women’s Fellowship meeting at the home of
Virginia and Cleo Barker (covered dish)
Wednesday, June 12
6:00 p.m. Bible Study (PAR)
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (SAN)
Thursday, June 13
7:00 pm. Consistory Meeting (CR)
Sunday, June 16
10:00 a.m. Packing Blessing Bags (OFH)
Wednesday, June 19
6:00 p.m. Bible Study
Thursday, June 20
10:00 a.m. Music and Worship (CR)
Saturday, 22
8:00 a.m. Andy Open Golf Tournament Registration
June Birthdays
Greg Kim 06-03 Ashlyn Chapmon 06-18
Joseph Moser 06-03 Ivey Bradsher 06-18
Gary Whitesell 06-04 Liam Craft 06-18
Sara Shoffner 06-04 Tammy Brown 06-19
Terence Clapp 06-04 Pattie Dix 06-20
Cera Allred 06-05 Lana Dunevant 06-20
David Gannon 06-07 Dianne Clapp 06-21
Stephen Eller 06-08 Melinda McDade 06-21
Larry Moser 06-09 Kathy Barrier 06-22
Dylan Apple 06-10 Clinton Moore 06-22
Robert Ingold 06-11 Rachel Coffer 06-23
Paulette Mayer 06-11 Stephanie Deaton 06-24
Barbara Apple 06-11 Don Ellis 06-24
Anne Owens 06-12 Jeanette Kirkman 06-24
William Martin Jr. 06-12 Stephanie Strouth 06-25
Scott Sawyer 06-12 Robert Rumley 06-26
Charles Tolbert 06-13 Thomas Woodard 06-26
Randy Underwood 06-13 Brenda Stewart 06-26
Sadie Hughes 06-13 Justin Prater 06-26
Mary Neese 06-14 Donald Slayton 06-27
Kathryn Vaughn 06-14 Joseph Martin 06-27
Anne Clapp 06-15 Jamie Brannock 06-27
Alex Hughes 06-17 Joe Anzaldua 06-28
Lindsay Harris 06-17 Peggy Everette 06-28
Pat Levens 06-18 John Kozak 06-28
Landon Wyrick 06-18 Carmen Cox 06-30
Andy Greeson 06-18
Health Care Center
Alamance Health Care Grady Gerner (34)
Alamance House Denny Ingold (#108)
Ashton Place Helen Whitesell (#902)
Clapps Nursing Ctr Helen Johnson (#404)
Clapps Nursing Ctr Robert Ingold (#311-A)
Clapps Nursing Ctr Irene Sharpe (106-A)
Murdoch Center Dreama Greeson
Ralph Scott Homes Betty Kim Settlemyre
Universal Healthcare Diz & Doris Reece
Woodhaven (Albemarle) Annie Lee Apple
Mt. Hope Military Connections
Scott Amick Josh Ellis
Christopher Bahleda Kyle Gerner
David Blakesley, Jr. Grant Harden
Michael Clapp Megan Moore
Mikayla Stevens
Members
Cleo Barker
Cindy Belvin
Rocky Royal
Sylvia Belvin
Carol Sawyer
Jaynee Brown
Dan & Lydia Sbityakov
Shirley Clapp
Betty Settlemyre
Dottie Deeter
Jim Turner
Blanche Greeson
Bill & Peggy Welker
Emma Jean Greeson
Jim & Nancy Wimbish
Hoy & Lorene Greeson
Lin Gallagher
Ruth Harris
LuEller Ingold
Mandy Levens
Friends & Relatives
Sterling Baker – friend of Susan Finley
Family of Brent Caligan
Jim Campbell
Family of Junie Clapp
Tina Coward
Carmen Cox’s parents
Joanne Crane
Bea Craven – sister of Sara Shue
Robert Ellis – brother-in-law of Linda Miller
Sarah Finley – Susan Finley’s mother
Lori Foust
Dennis Littell - cousin of Susan Finley
Deborah Melton – neighbor of the Blakesleys
Ruth Moore – aunt of Brenda Currie
Teresa Oakley – sister of Judy Gerner
Family of Jimmy Park
Raegan & Tabitha – Joan Hedrick’s family
Nancy Royal – family of Cheryl Royal
Louise Smith
Randy Tuggle
Namik & Ebru Ustunel– fam. of Ekin Ustunel
Eric Vickers – son of Benny Vickers
Betty and Richard Kime
Bill Kirkman – father of Don Kirkman
E. Simpson-father-in-law of Susie Simpson
Bill Tupling – friend of Alonzo Smith
Jim Woods - Hospice
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Choir Director Joan Hedrick
Organist Ekin Ustunel
Sound Bennie Gerner/Conner Chapmon/
Jonathan Vaughn
Please contact the church office if you would like to add someone to the prayer list.
"Indescribable"
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God
