Service of the Word
for July 6, 2008
Celebration of a New Appointment
As an expression of our unity in the Spirit
we offer prepared prayers together.
Please take a moment to read over the printed materials so that you may be
comfortable that you know what we will be reading.
*Indicates that those comfortable to do so are invited to stand.
Piano
Prelude Carolyn
Thompson
Prelude: “Patriotic Selections”
Organ
Prelude: “Fanfare on
‘National Hymn’” – arr. Saxton
Gloria Wilkins
Lighting of the Candles
*Choral
Introit: “
O God, Searcher of all our hearts, you have formed us as a people and claimed us for your own. As we come to acknowledge your sovereignty and grace, and to enter anew into covenant with you, reveal any reluctance or falsehood within us. Let your Spirit impress your truth on our inmost being, and receive us in mercy, for the sake of our Mediator, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen. *
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If
you are a visitor and would care to be recognized please raise your hand or
stand when invited.
Ministries of
the Church
Minute for
Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer (The Lord’s Prayer is # 895 in the hymnal)
Anthem: “If We Don’t Make It Work, Who Will?” –
Offertory: “I
Pledge My Allegiance” - Gaither Four-Given
*Offering and Doxology
*Hymn #
717: “
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**The United Methodist Book of Worship # 595
Leader: . . .will you who celebrate this new beginning support and uphold
(name) in these ministries?
People: We
reaffirm our commitment to support you with our prayers, presence, gifts, and
service.
Leader: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet
of the messenger
People: who announces peace, who brings good news,
who announces salvation.
*Doxology # 70: “Glory Be to the Father”
Presentations to New Pastor
Bible Kathryn Redden
Water Miranda
Chalice John Chamberlain
Hymnal & Book of Worship Leonard Brown
Book of Discipline Peggy Pilchard
Stole Jim Nickol
Pastor: This yoke has been laid upon me, and I
willingly take it upon myself. Let us
pray.
People: Lord God, bless the ministries
of our church. We thank you for the variety
of gifts you have bestowed upon us. Draw
us together in one Spirit, that each of us may use our differing gifts as members of one body. May your Word be proclaimed with
faithfulness, and may we be doers of your Word and not hearers only. As we who have died and risen with Christ
in baptism gather at his table and then scatter into the world, may we be one
in service to others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pastor: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
During the singing of the closing hymn the communion
rail is open to any who would like to come forward for prayer.
Benediction: “Depart Now in Peace” – Whitworth
Organ Postlude: “Rise Up in Glory” – Paxton Gloria Wilkins
Worship attendance last Sunday: 90
a year ago: 93
Acolyte -
Greeters – Jim and Anne Nickol
Nursery Volunteers – Betsy and Mary Miles
Needs for the Samaritan Shelter: fresh, frozen or canned vegetables, milk,
juices, disposable razors, paper products or a gift card.
Coming Events
Thursday, July 17th
at 7:30 P.M. – Outreach Committee Meeting.
Saturday, July 26th at 4:00 P.M. –
Outreach Picnic at Winter Quarters Log Cabin.
Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair. All are welcome!
On July 27th at 9:30 A.M. –
“Christmas in July” celebration. Collect
your socks and mittens for our annual Christmas tree trimming. There will be a video showing some of the
ministries of Red Bird Mission, the recipient of the socks and mittens that we
collect. A reception will follow
featuring some of the homemade Christmas cookies from members of our
congregation.
Stock sales for this year’s ASP mission trip are $25.00 each. See Mary Chamberlain.
Beginning this week and for the months of July and August, the Church Office hours will be from 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only. Please feel free to call the Church Office at 410-957-0991 at any time, and please leave a message.
YOUR PRAYER LIST: Evelyn Hancock is a
patient in the
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I
just wanted to take time and say thank you for the beautiful blankets you sent
to
the Maternal Child
Health Unit. Each one is so beautiful, you can tell it
was made with
love. We have many less fortunate patients on the
unit, and sometimes your blanket is
the only thing they
have to carry their new little one home in.
Thanks again for your
time and caring
heart for our community.
Sincerely,
Ann
Pruitt, RN; Nurse Mgr. Maternal Child Health Unit
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This Week
Today
6:30 P.M. – Contemporary Worship
Tuesday
7:00 P.M. – Ezekiel Drama Team.
7:30 P.M. – Nurture Committee Meeting
Wednesday
10:00 A.M. – “Wake Up Wednesday” for the Senior High Youth
at the home of
John and Mary Chamberlain.
7:15 P.M. – Contemporary Worship Committee
Thursday
7:30 P.M. – Church Council Meeting.
Next
Sunday
5:00 P.M., a “Get Acquainted” Pot Luck Supper
will be held in the
Social Hall to meet and visit with our new
pastor, Tom Blakelock and
his wife, Vivian. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to
share.
Beverages will be provided. Contemporary Service
will follow at 6:30
P.M. Everyone is invited so mark your calendar
and plan to attend!
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
July 7 – Max LeMay
July 12 – Lester Atkinson
9 - Andrea Miles
Stacey Guy
Robyn Pettit Lynda King
10 – Nicole Bruno David MacQueen
Katelyn Mitchell Amy Nickol
11 - Pam Mills
Nichole Pilchard
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “He who does what he should will not have time to do what he should not.”