July 21, 2019 10:00 am
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE Prelude on “Trentham” David Lasky
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER “God’s Spirit in me welcomes Jesus in you.”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
God of the Ages, you call the church to keep watch in the world and to discern signs of the times. Grant us the wisdom which your Spirit bestows, that with courage we may proclaim and follow your prophetic Word, and complete the work that you have set before us. Through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
*HYMN on insert “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: Although God has given the church the message of reconciliation in and through Jesus Christ, we fall short of God’s call to be salt of the earth and light of the world.
All: God, our fears and prejudices run deep. Sometimes we can only see our own point of view. We stick with those who are like us, rarely venturing outside our comfort zones. We do not hear those crying for justice and true peace. We blame those who are suffering and in need, instead of standing by them. We deny the power of your gospel to unite us with those who are different from us. Lord, give us eyes to see and ears to hear. Open us to new possibilities of life for all of your people, and use us to enact the new life given in Christ. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: God’s life-giving Word and Spirit conquer the powers of sin and death. Thanks be to God for the Good News:
All: in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Gary Larson
SPECIAL MUSIC “O God, You Give Us Neighbors” Susan Smith
by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette and Samuel Sebastian Wesley
SCRIPTURE READINGS Jan Jones
Genesis 18:1-8
Leviticus 19:33-34
Luke 10:38-42
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “You Did It For Me” Jeanne Jones Manzer, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #367 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory Prelude on “Jesus Lover of My Soul” Gordon Young
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
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 the glory, forever. Amen
*HYMN #343 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Recessional on “Materna” Douglas Wagner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? Starting May until maybe October, BATA will not be providing rides on weekends. If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (July 21-27)
TUESDAY July 23 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY July 25 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY July 25 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
FRIDAY July 26 @ 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD: Men’s Brotherhood has been rescheduled to meet this Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m. See you there!
BIRTHDAYS in July: Richard Canaday, Noah Schuurman, Kelly Watson, Skip Webster, Dan Kemp, Alvera Wickstrom, Marjorie VanderWaal, Dick Wilson, Marvis Jenner, Tia Glaus, Sam Eich, Hannah Schuurman, Susan Young, Sharon Webster
ANNIVERSARIES in July: Rick & Bonnie Salonen, Gary & Pam Larson, Nicholas & Suzuno Ruskin, Don & Kay Norton, Terry & Ann Spitzenberger
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp
For Gayle, Lynn & Paige Foster; Carol Ann, Malia & Tia Glaus; and Allison & Emma Moerke: prayers for safe travel and growth in the Lord Jesus as they attend summer camps at Camp Rimrock and the Youth Triennium during June and July
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the church office or any Deacon or Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquiries. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us. During this time when we do not have a pastor, we should each do our part as Jesus designed to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE Prelude on “Trentham” David Lasky
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER “God’s Spirit in me welcomes Jesus in you.”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
God of the Ages, you call the church to keep watch in the world and to discern signs of the times. Grant us the wisdom which your Spirit bestows, that with courage we may proclaim and follow your prophetic Word, and complete the work that you have set before us. Through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
*HYMN on insert “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: Although God has given the church the message of reconciliation in and through Jesus Christ, we fall short of God’s call to be salt of the earth and light of the world.
All: God, our fears and prejudices run deep. Sometimes we can only see our own point of view. We stick with those who are like us, rarely venturing outside our comfort zones. We do not hear those crying for justice and true peace. We blame those who are suffering and in need, instead of standing by them. We deny the power of your gospel to unite us with those who are different from us. Lord, give us eyes to see and ears to hear. Open us to new possibilities of life for all of your people, and use us to enact the new life given in Christ. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: God’s life-giving Word and Spirit conquer the powers of sin and death. Thanks be to God for the Good News:
All: in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Gary Larson
SPECIAL MUSIC “O God, You Give Us Neighbors” Susan Smith
by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette and Samuel Sebastian Wesley
SCRIPTURE READINGS Jan Jones
Genesis 18:1-8
Leviticus 19:33-34
Luke 10:38-42
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “You Did It For Me” Jeanne Jones Manzer, Guest Speaker
*HYMN #367 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory Prelude on “Jesus Lover of My Soul” Gordon Young
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
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 the glory, forever. Amen
*HYMN #343 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Recessional on “Materna” Douglas Wagner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? Starting May until maybe October, BATA will not be providing rides on weekends. If you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (July 21-27)
TUESDAY July 23 @ 9:00 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY July 25 @ 9:00 AM Bible Study
THURSDAY July 25 @ 5:30 PM Men’s Brotherhood
FRIDAY July 26 @ 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch
MEN’S BROTHERHOOD: Men’s Brotherhood has been rescheduled to meet this Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m. See you there!
BIRTHDAYS in July: Richard Canaday, Noah Schuurman, Kelly Watson, Skip Webster, Dan Kemp, Alvera Wickstrom, Marjorie VanderWaal, Dick Wilson, Marvis Jenner, Tia Glaus, Sam Eich, Hannah Schuurman, Susan Young, Sharon Webster
ANNIVERSARIES in July: Rick & Bonnie Salonen, Gary & Pam Larson, Nicholas & Suzuno Ruskin, Don & Kay Norton, Terry & Ann Spitzenberger
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen & Carrie Van Buren, Lois Watson, Barb Borstad, Michele Kemp
For Gayle, Lynn & Paige Foster; Carol Ann, Malia & Tia Glaus; and Allison & Emma Moerke: prayers for safe travel and growth in the Lord Jesus as they attend summer camps at Camp Rimrock and the Youth Triennium during June and July
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow, Dee & Lois Watson
IF DESIRING A VISIT: If you or a family member are in the hospital and you wish a visit, please contact the church office or any Deacon or Elder. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals are not permitted to contact churches or reply to church’s inquiries. If you know of anyone who needs or desires any other pastoral care, please also contact us. During this time when we do not have a pastor, we should each do our part as Jesus designed to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)