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June 13thFirst United Methodist Church
A Stephen Ministry and Elizabeth Ministry Congregation
June 13, 2010 A.D., 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Third Sunday After Pentecost
Order of Worship to the Glory of God
Please stand as able for acts of worship designated with an asterisk (*).
“By grace are you saved through faith-and that not of yourselves –
It is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.” -- Ephesians 2: 8-9
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Announcements
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We Can Do it!
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Prelude
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Allegro Op. 1, No. 11
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Handel
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Jesseca DeBoer, viola; Linda Anderson, violin
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*Call to Worship
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Psalm 5:1-8
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Scripture Insert
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*Processional Hymn
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“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
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UMH 64
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Gathering Prayer
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Gracious God, whose grace created us, whose grace redeems us, whose grace sustains us, keep us mindful that your mercies to us come in the midst of our sin.
Our world is broken by sin. We, too, sin. Remind us, Lord, that you came to redeem us because we needed redeeming. You send your Spirit because the world needs saving. Renew us by the power of your cross. Free us from sin’s hold on us and on your world that we may know newness of life. Help us know the depth of the debt we owe you and the degree of the love you have for us in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
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The Epistle
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Galatians 2:15-21
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Scripture Insert
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Anthem (8:00)
(10:30)
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“Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed”
“Now Sing We Joyfully Unto God”
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arr. Dan Forrest
Gordon Young
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Chancel Choir; Dr. Woodrow Hodges, Director
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Sr. High Nursery Staff Recognition
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Recognizing our Church Music Leaders
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Litany of Appreciation
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O God, you made us to be creative and expressive people,
and you have given us the gift of music to give voice to our praise.
We sing because you have commanded, "Sing to the Lord a new song!"
We sing because it connects us with our heritage and tradition.
We sing because it proclaims our faith today.
We sing because it gives us new words and music,
new ways of praising you.
There are times, O God, when words alone cannot express what we feel,
and in those times of sorrow, suffering, and loss,
your gift of music helps us to express the inexpressible.
And today, Lord, we offer our special prayer of thanksgiving for those who have cultivated your gift of musical expression in our midst, teaching us, leading us, comforting and inspiring us, directing and accompanying us so ably and so faithfully each week in worship.
Grant them the power of your presence, the sustaining of your grace,
and the joy of being found faithful in their service,
through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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Wesley Choir Anthem
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“Rock-a My Soul”
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Traditional
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Ministry with Children (10:30)
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The Congregation sings the chorus of “Jesus Loves Me” (UMH 191) as the children come forward.
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Prayer Hymn
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“Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”
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UMH 340
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(10:30) The ushers will collect prayer cards, located in the pews, during this hymn.
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(10:30) At this time, parents may take children 3 and under to the nursery if they wish. Children age 4 thru second grade may be shepherded to the Wesley Wing. Children 3rd grade and older remain in worship.
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The Church at Prayer
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Joys and Concerns
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Centering prayer litany
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Come, Spirit come, our hearts control
Our spirits long to be made whole
Come Spirit, come, our hearts inspire
And lighten with celestial fire
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And now in the silence of our hearts let us give thanks for the gift of this day and pray for the life of the world…
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Silent Prayer
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Pastoral Prayer
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The Lord’s Prayer
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UMH 895
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*Gospel Processional
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“Spirit, I Have Heard You Calling”
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Spirit, I have heard you calling, like a mem’ry long grown dim,
Crying from creation’s moment, seeking voice from deep within.
I have heard you in my longing. I have heard you in my pain.
Now I feel you moving in me, feel you burning like a flame.
Now I see you all around me, now I hear you call my name.
Now I speak the words you give me, now I feed creation’s flame.
You are speaking through my longing. You are speaking through my pain.
Now I feel you moving in me, and I’ll never be the same.
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*Gospel Lesson
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Luke 7:36-8:3
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Scripture Insert
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The congregation is invited to stand and face the center as the gospel is read.
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*Gospel Recessional
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“Spirit, I Have Heard You Calling”
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Since you moved upon my waters, since you spoke and set me free,
I have yearned for this communion, for your fire inside of me!
Now your love defines my longing. Now your love shines thru my pain.
Now we dance in endless union, singing out creation’s name!
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Sermon
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“And Love Beyond Degree”
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Rev. Linda Farmer-Lewis
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Offering Our Gifts to God
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Offertory
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*Doxology
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UMH 95
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*Prayer of Dedication
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Gracious God,
in Christ you have made us whole,
use these gifts to heal a world in tears,
and breathe your Spirit on all your people. Amen.
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*Recessional Hymn
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“Amazing Grace”
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UMH 378
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*Benediction
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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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*Postlude
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Pianist/Organist; Betty Schripsema
We Can Do It! $86,657.38
Donations to date: 9 ababababa
Amount collected: $1,356.00
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First United Methodist Church
919 60th Street
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142
(262)658-3213
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