The flowers for the worship service have been given to the glory of God and in loving memory of parents DR. & MRS. C.W. TAYLOR by Dr. C.W. Taylor, Jr.
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 10, 2016 THE GATHERING OF GOD'S PEOPLE The Time for Gathering and Greeting Each Other in Christ! The Concerns of the Body The Morning Prelude Bradbury/Mason
“On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand”
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP The Call to Worship– M:
This is the day the Lord has made!
P:
Rejoice and be glad in it!
M:
God’s compassion and love for us is never ending. We are called to love and care as God does.
P:
Lord, help us to realize the great responsibility we have to be your witnesses through our daily living. Lord, touch us in this holy hour!
+ The Hymn #577
“God of Grace and God of Glory” (vss. 1&2 only)
Lord, we are here. We know that you are among us as we gather to worship in your name. Make this hour be for us a “holy” hour. Help us to feel your spirit moving within us and leading us to continued growth in our own spirits and as a church family. Help us, too, to claim your power to change the world as we work for your kingdom’s sake. This we ask in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
WE CONFESS OUR SINS The Call to Confession The Prayer of General Confession–
Lord God, there is so much pain and suffering in the world today. Even in our church family the daily stress and struggle is not easy. Lord, if we have failed to be there for each other, please forgive us. Help us to realize how to accept love and care from others, even those we fear. Open our eyes again to the transforming power of loving others as you have loved us. In Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.
Moments for Personal Confession Words of Assurance and Pardon
WE SHARE THE WORD
The Epistle Lesson
Colossians 1:1-14
+ The Psalm #804
Psalm 82
+ The Affirmation of Faith #881
+The Gloria Patri #70
The Ministry of Music
“‘Allegro’ from The Water Music”
Handel
The Time with our Children The Morning Prayer The Lord’s 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
+The Gospel Lesson Response:
Luke 10:25-37 M: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks Be To God!
+ The Hymn #560
“Help Us Accept Each Other”
The Message
“Another Point of View”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
The Offertory +
"‘Andante’ from The Water Music”
The Doxology #94
Handel
WE GO INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE
The Hymn #577
“God of Grace and God of Glory” (vs. 3&4 only)
+ The Benediction + The Response #347
“Spirit Song” (vs. 1 only)
+ The Extinguishing of the Candles + The Postlude
“In Peace and Joy Now Depart”
Bach
+ Please stand in heart or stature as you are able
WELCOME!! We are so pleased you are with us this morning! If you are looking for a church among people who are on a continuing journey of faith, we invite you to join us and walk the journey with us. Please pick-up a welcome packet from the rear of the church and come again!
Next Week’s Scripture Texts... Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 52,Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-42
Our Mission –
“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ For the Transformation of the World!” .
Assisting in Today’s Worship... Receptionist......................................................... Carole Anderson/Elizabeth Swartz Greeters ............................................................... Andrea Mulrine and Cathy Hunt Acolytes ............................................................. Chloe Tucker and Sarah Armstrong Lay Leader ............................................................................................. Diana Howe Guest Organist .................................................................................Cindy F. Thomas Head Ushers...............................William Thompson, John Luczak, Leigh Redmon Ushers .................... Carole Mason, Harold Hiller, Jennifer Kresock, Tina Kohanski ............................................................ Leigh Redmon, John Luczak, Bill Thompson Soloists .......... The Woodwind Suite: Cindy Thomas, Lorraine Malliet, Joann Stiff Senior Pastor .................................................................................... Rev. Mike Bealla Hospitality Host/Hostess ............................................................................. Jill Luczak Maintenance Staff On Duty..............................................................Patrick Mulrine
Elm Park is a United Methodist Congregation and proud to be partner of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre District in the Susquehanna Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our Resident Bishop is Reverend Jeremiah Park. Elm Park United Methodist Church is located at 712 Linden Street in Scranton, PA 18510. Our Telephone number is (570) 342-8263 We can be reached by email at
[email protected] Our website address is www.ElmParkScranton.org Our Conference website address is www.susumc.org
Our District Superintendent is Reverend Marian Hartman. Our Senior Pastor is Reverend Mike Bealla Our Lay Leader is Diana Howe
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