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Wesley United Methodist Church Grand Forks, ND August 26, 2018 Our purpose is to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Wesley United Methodist Church
Grand Forks, ND
August 26, 2018
Our purpose is to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the
world.
Wesley United Methodist Church August 26, 2018
Summer Worship Schedule: Sundays @ 10 AM PRELUDE WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND GREETING (Children’s activity bags are located at the sanctuary entrance) PRELUDE Open Our Eyes Marge Myrold (By arr. Carl Seal)
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND GREETING (Please register your attendance in the folders in each pew) * CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Whom do you seek here in this place? P: We seek God, the Creator, who brought us to life. L: Who has told you of God? P: Jesus Christ, God’s Son, has shown us the love of God through his life. L: Discipleship is difficult. Are you ready? P: We want to be ready. Lord, strengthen and sustain us this day. AMEN.
*OPENING HYMN #374 Standing on the Promises *RESPONSIVE PSALM 111:1_5 pg. 832 HYMN #361 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me PRAYER OF APPROACH Lord, it is easy for us to identify with today’s scripture about the “Prodigal Son”. We are reminded of our own selfishness and stubbornness when we willfully seek our own way. We are reminded about how angry we can get when others are not held accountable for their actions, when we have been so careful not to displease anyone. We hear this story and it’s a pleasant memory. But we are no different from these characters, in our own unique way. Yet, in your infinite love, we also are forgiven and healed. Forgive us and heal us, gracious God. Open our
Welcome to Wesley! If you have questions or special needs, please speak to an usher.
Worship activity bags for children are hanging on a rack at the back of the chu rch.
Our ushers have large-print hymnals available.
Nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers in Room 202.
Please remember to silence your cell phone during worship.
hearts and our spirits to truly receive the blessings of your healing love. For it is in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, that we pray. AMEN.
PRAYER CHORUS #389 Freely, Freely PRAYER OF OUR HEARTS/THE LORD’S PRAYER
GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS God calls us to respond with a spirit of generosity, a portion of that with which we have been blessed. Let us offer our gifts and tithes. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth Marge Myrold (By arr. Lani Smith)
*Doxology #94
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
CHILDREN’S CONVERSATION SCRIPTURE PROCLAMATION – Luke 15:11-20 (NLT)
The Word of the Lord... Thanks be to God.
SERMON “A Son Returns” Pastor Jeff Lathrop *HYMN #310 He Lives BENEDICTION
CLOSING SONG In the Cross of Christ I Glory Marge Myrold (By James Mansfield)
*PLEASE STAND IF YOU ARE ABLE
Thanks to all who have helped with today’s worship service!
Welcome Team: Tom & Jackie Saddler, Jane McDonald
Lay Reader: Patty Reed
Fall Sunday school
Hey! It's time to think about our fall session of Sunday school
beginning in September.
All children age 3 through 5th grade are invited to join us
each Sunday morning at 10:10 am. We would like to also
offer a class for youth (grades 6-12) this year. There will also
be classes available for adults focused on learning and discussion.
If you are interested in helping in some way with our Sunday school
program, you can be a lead teacher, helper, attendance/check-in person, or
even a Sunday school coordinator. Please contact Judy Christy at
[email protected] for more information.
Watch for more details and a beginning date for fall Sunday school in next
month's newsletter.
Music
Music rehearsals for many different groups will be starting up in September. Please prayerfully consider being a part of a group; Adult bells,
youth bells, choir, Special music, or praise band. More details will be in the bulletin and the September newsletter.
No experience is needed and we have a lot of fun!!! Please contact Marge Myrold for more information.
Floor Refinishing We are asking for volunteers to help on
August 26 following worship to take down the stage items, and set back up on August 31!
Let the church office know if you can help.
Wesley UMC Calendar
for August 26 – September 2
Sunday, August 26 9:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship
10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
1:00 p.m. Nepali Worship Service
Tuesday, August 28 3:00 p.m. Wesley Coffee Club, Panera
Wednesday, August 29 9:30 a.m. Quilting, Room 305
Thursday, August 30 8:00 a.m. Wesley Breakfast Club, Denny’s
Sunday, September 2 9:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship
10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
1:00 p.m. Nepali Worship Service
Monday, September 3 Labor Day – Office Closed
Last week’s attendance: 84 Last week’s giving: $4,006.25
Offering to-date: $135,349.76
We’re glad you are here! Thank you for your support!
SERMON NOTES
Pastor Jeff Lathrop Luke 15:11-20 (NLT) 1. We can ______ the Bible and ______ some scripture, but that doesn’t mean we
are _______ it.
2. We are _________ by our own wants and _________ the ______ of what we
need.
3. Feeling ________ doesn’t mean you’re _________.
4. ________, ____________, and compassion _______ logic.
THOUGHTS
