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THE CHURCH GATHERS FOR WORSHIP July 16, 2017 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 AM Would you like to make a donation to God through CSUMC? Scan this QR Code!! Learn about CSUMC’s approach to discipleship of Experience God - Grow Together - Serve Others This is not just for folks new to CSUMC. Journey Super-sized July 23. To sign up, or if you have questions, contact Jill-Marie Weaver (jill- [email protected] or 989-3673). Today’s sanctuary flowers are given to the Glory of God; and in honor of Norma Shepard (Mark’s mother) and in memory of Mary Ohlheiser Shepard (Hannah’s mother) on their birthdays, by Mark and Hannah Shepard; and in celebration of their 3rd wedding anniversary, by Mike and Stacy Johnson. A white rosebud has been placed on the altar in Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of Eleanor (Randi) McGuire. “In death, there is resurrection.” Monday, July 17 7:00 PM TheraPets 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 221 Tuesday, July 18 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 4:00 PM Chair Yoga 5:30 PM Yoga 7:15 PM Softball Game 7:30 PM Back on the Path Wednesday, July 19 10:15 AM Wednesday Bible Study OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES GATHERING TO WORSHIP WELCOME Please take a moment to fill out a Guest Card found on the clipboard at the end of each pew, then pass the clipboard down the pew. First-time guest worshipers are encouraged to give all the information requested. *GREETING VOLUNTARY If Thou But Trust in God to Guide You J. Weber *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The people of God are a people of sounds and songs. People: The people of God are a people of rhythms and dance. Leader: We are a people of praise and joyfulness and hope. People: We are a people of color and melody and diversity. Leader: We are a people of hope and confidence and courage. All: As the people of God, we have gathered in this time of worship to celebrate all of God’s gifts and to praise God’s mercy and grace. *HYMN OF PRAISE No. 127 UMH CWM RHONDDA Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostle’s Creed UMH 881 *GLORIA PATRI No. 71 GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. CENTERING PRAYER Wise God, we gather this day to seek you with our whole hearts, minds and souls. Teach us to know you better and love you more dearly that we might serve you more faithfully, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PROCLAIMING OUR FAITH CHILDREN’S MESSAGE As the children (ages 2-5) depart for Children’s Church, please join in singing: Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Yes, Jesus Loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. WORD IN SONG You Raise Me Up Graham/Lovland Mark Milberger, Soloist PSALTER Psalm 13 Page 746 UMH (sung response) Carrol Wood *HYMN OF PREPARATION No. 534 UMH FINLANDIA Be Still, My Soul SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 22:1-14 (the Message) Lector: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God SERMON “Paradox Living” Pastor Denise LITANY OF RESPONSE Leader: In the midst of hunger and war People: we celebrate the promise of plenty and peace. Leader: In the midst of oppression and tyranny People: we celebrate the promise of service and freedom. Leader: In the midst of doubt and despair People: we celebrate the promise of faith and hope. Leader: In the midst of hatred and death People: we celebrate the promise of love and life. Leader: In the midst of sin and decay People: we celebrate the promise of salvation and renewal. Leader: In the midst of death on every side People: we celebrate the promise of the living Christ. PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER No. 895 UMH OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS OFFERTORY Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus R. Powell *PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS No. 94 UMH LASST UNS ERFREUEN 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! PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of grace, it is our delight and our devotion to give these gifts to you. All we are and all we have are yours alone. Accept this joyful offering as a token of our abiding love: use it to bring peace, justice and comfort to all the world. Amen. GOING FORTH TO SERVE *CLOSING HYMN No. 2196 FWS MARTYRDOM We Walk by Faith *DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING *CONCLUDING VOLUNTARY C. Hand All Nature’s Song of Praise (*) Congregation stands, if able. PRAYER CONCERNS: In Rehab: Andy Lucas, Helen Workman (Friendship South), Don Garlock (Brandon Oaks), Ed Stinson (Richfield); Care Communities: Mike Jones (NC), Elinor Old, Tuggy McClure, Lib- by Nelson, Elaine Nuckols, Blackie Whittaker; At Home: Fran and Bob Hall, Ben and Carole Wade, Mildred Newby, Ruby Shealor, Lucille Palmer, Edna Edwards, Chuck Blankenship, Ward Donat, Vivian Moore, Danny Horsley, Pat Sales, Bobbie Rust; Ongoing: Connie Kirk, Carolyn Schneider, James Gardner, Josh Thurston, Connor Barr, Parker and Su- san Houk, Meredith and Meg Burrow, Colleen Moore, Carson Machado (Nancy Hoch’s grandson); In Mission: Hannah Shepard, Kimberly Jones (Charlie Sult’s niece); Loved Ones in our Prayers: Members & friends in care facilities, Phyllis Allen (Janie Fetter’s daughter), Jane Ternus and Joan Pentecost (Ann Stobbelaar’s sisters), Marjorie and Karl Hueglin (Mike Hueglin’s parents), Walter Anderson (Robert Anderson’s father), Arthur and Janice Miller (Paula Jekielek’s parents), Doris Schofield (Stacy Johnson’s grandmother), Mary Frances (Pat Mengerink’s moth- er), Tyler Hampton (Ardell Stone’s grandson), Audrey Jones, Jaunita Smith (Charlie Sult’s sisters), Tommy Martin (Tommie Ann Perdue’s fa- ther), Mark & Iris Hunt and O.T. & Jeanette Angle (Amber Hunt’s grand- parents), Jerry Collins (Peggy McGhee’s brother), Aaron Male (Ryan Capps’ father-in-law), Rick Huffman (Pat and Richard Huffman’s son), Becca Seifert (Nancy Andrews’ niece), Roy Hippert (Margaret Scott’s father), Brenda & Dennis Snell (Randy Morris’ sister and brother-in-law), Linda Roach (Paul and Marge Roach’s daughter-in-law), Kylie Yates (Jeannie Carter’s graddaughter), Mike and Matt Petty (Kathy Meashey’s brothers); Serving Our Country: Ryan Adams, Kenny Christopher, Josh- ua Kolenda, Joshua Khoury, Allen Sloane, Kevin McAden, Eddie Gra- ham, Evan Sexton, Tim Hogan, Braum Mohler, Katie Young, Logan Smidt. In an effort to keep this list up-to-date, names submitted will be listed for two weeks. Thursday, July 20 6:45 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30 PM Christian Writers 6:30 PM Ukulele Group Friday, July 21 10:00 AM Yoga 6:30 PM Scrapbook Group Sunday, July 23 7th Sunday after Pentecost 9:45 AM Journey Supersized 4:00 PM Ronn Lowe in Concert/ 1st Baptist, Martinsville USHERS: Grady Baker, Joe Avery, Kay Blankenship, Jeff Schueler, Darrell Printz, Kevin Berger GREETERS: A.L. and Carolyn Black, Carolyn Schneider SCRIPTURE READER: Carrol Wood CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Amber Hunt, Marley James
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