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Pastor's Reflections: Grace and peace, y’all, Thank you again for the warm welcome and especially for welcoming my family. It was a treat to have my parents and sister in the congregation and it was nice to have Colby join us at the end of lunch. They have all commented on how wonderful y’all were to them. I mentioned last week that the scripture passage (Ephesians 1:3-14) is one long sentence in the Greek. If you get a chance, I encourage you to take a look at your favorite English translation and reflect on what God might have to say to you and our community. The syntax is jagged and complicated to read and understand, but maybe this is a case where form and content reflect one another. Paul is trying to express the magnitude and mystery of God’s blessing, a daunting endeavor to be sure. But also, a worthwhile thing to meditate on. As we study Scripture, God works in the midst of our striving to gain knowledge and understanding. As you may well know, the Christian walk is full of mystery, but it’s also full of promise and hope. God reveals this good plan for us in Christ, that we may be saved and have abundant life together. My hope for you this week is that you would have an opportunity to take stock of all the goodness in your life. What are you grateful for? In Christ, Pastor Sarah THE ORDER OF WORSHIP “I am the Alpha…and the Omega.” † Gathering Worship begins as the children of God gather in the name of Christ. Some are lost, some are redeemed, some are in negotiations with God – but all are children. We gather to declare who we are before God, and to declare who God is in Jesus Christ. 9:45 am Quiet Time for Relection Prelude Chiming of the Hour Holy Greeting Will Underwood Invocation Chorus “Shall We Gather at the River” vs 1,2,3,4 UMH 723 Announcements Opening Prayer Hymn of Celebration “How Firm a Foundation” vs 1,2,5 UMH 529 Scripture Reading Psalm 23 Gracie Warriner Children’s Moment Laura Bodenmann † Proclamatio The Word of God, Jesus Christ, is God’s self-revelation. The Scripture is the church’s written proclamation of God in Christ. By the Word of God we are called, redeemed, consecrated for service, and given an eternal hope. Prayer for Illumination (on screen): Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:15-23 Rev. Sarah Jones Proclamation "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts" Rev. Sarah Jones † Congregational Responses of Heart and Life Worship is both a call and a response. God’s Spirit and God’s Word call to us, and invite us to respond with our whole being. Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 Hymn of Hope “Near to the Hear vs 1,2,3 UMH 472 Offering Doxology † Sending Fort We go forth in the name of Christ
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Pastor's Reflections:
Grace and peace, y’all,
Thank you again for the warm welcome and especially for welcoming my family. It was a treat to have my parents and sister in the congregation and it was nice to have Colby join us at the end of lunch. They have all commented on how wonderful y’all were to them.
I mentioned last week that the scripture passage (Ephesians 1:3-14) is one long sentence in the Greek. If you get a chance, I encourage you to take a look at your favorite English translation and reflect on what God might have to say to you and our community. The syntax is jagged and complicated to read and understand, but maybe this is a case where form and content reflect one another. Paul is trying to express the magnitude and mystery of God’s blessing, a daunting endeavor to be sure. But also, a worthwhile thing to meditate on.
As we study Scripture, God works in the midst of our striving to gain knowledge and understanding. As you may well know, the Christian walk is full of mystery, but it’s also full of promise and hope. God reveals this good plan for us in Christ, that we may be saved and have abundant life together. My hope for you this week is that you would have an opportunity to take stock of all the goodness in your life. What are you grateful for?
In Christ, Pastor Sarah
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP“I am the Alpha…and the Omega.”
† GatheringWorship begins as the children of God gather in the name of Christ. Some are lost, some are redeemed, some are in negotiations with God – but all
are children. We gather to declare who we are before God, and to declare who God is in Jesus Christ.
9:45 am Quiet Time for RelectionPreludeChiming of the HourHoly Greeting Will Underwood
Invocation Chorus “Shall We Gather at the River” vs 1,2,3,4 UMH 723AnnouncementsOpening PrayerHymn of Celebration “How Firm a Foundation” vs 1,2,5 UMH 529Scripture Reading Psalm 23 Gracie Warriner
Children’s Moment Laura Bodenmann
† ProclamationThe Word of God, Jesus Christ, is God’s self-revelation. The Scripture is
the church’s written proclamation of God in Christ. By the Word of God we are called, redeemed, consecrated for service, and given an eternal hope.
Prayer for Illumination (on screen):Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:15-23 Rev. Sarah JonesProclamation "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts" Rev. Sarah Jones
† Congregational Responses of Heart and LifeWorship is both a call and a response. God’s Spirit and God’s Word call to
us, and invite us to respond with our whole being.
Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed UMH 881Hymn of Hope “Near to the Heart of God” vs 1,2,3 UMH 472Offering Doxology
† Sending Forth We go forth in the name of Christ – to be the church.
Hymn of Benediction “Lead On, O King Eternal” vs 1,3 UMH 580Blessing and BenedictionPostlude
Calendar
Today: July 22 nd 2018 Sunday School 8:45 amWorship 10:00 amBoondocks (Children’s Church) 10:15 am
Upcoming: Monday, July 23rd SPRC 6:30 pm Tuesday, July 24th
Men's Coffee 7:30 am “Sisters in Christ” 10:00 am Wednesday, July 25th Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Movies 5:30 pm Sunday, July 29th “Christmas in July” for kids 3:30-5:30 pm Tuesday, July 31st Trustees 6:30 pm
Serving You Today
Acolytes: Youth VolunteersPianist & Choir Director:Laura BodenmannChildren’s Church: VolunteersSound Tech: VolunteersNursery: Frances RiosUshers: Paul Heronime
Wayne TeemGreeters: Sherri Heronime
Barb Lorenc Pastor Rev. Sarah Jones
Flowers: Don & Eileen White“In honor of their 52nd Anniversary”
Flowers next week: Dolores Teem
There are many open summer dates on the Flower Calendar. Please share your garden flowers with us. You may want to select a special date and put the flowers "in memory or in honor of a special event or person.”
For Your Daily Prayers
New ConcernsGibby Jones, Siggy McCallum, Tom Pender, Fred Weingartner Family; Sarah Close & family, Jon Glick Family, Dee Meyers, Carol Mikkelsen, Evelyn Surprise.
On-going Concerns Tina Amenta, Peggy Ashton, Pat Bell, Paul & Grace Bernhard, Susan Brady, Lorrie, Phillip, Greg & Stinson Brock, Emelie Brown, Don & Gloria Coon, Lori Cooper, Preston Cryan, Barb & Bob Derflinger, Barbara Driver, Baxter Duddy, Tamara & Rebecca Espinoza, Don Forrester, Sr., Xander Foy, Steven Garza, Bertie Geci, Jeffrey Gotreaux, Diane White Hartley, Alan Herrington, Ann Holden, David Innocente, Don & Jean Johnson, Harrison Jones, Mark Jones, Lynn Kosick, Paul Lorenc, Jenny Lott, Kim Moore, Brandie Niolon, Smith Paterson, Diane Geci Reitz, Courtney Reynolds, Carol Rupp, Tabatha Slaughter, Leland Stewart, John Taylor, Pete & Virginia Totsch, Billy Walker, Jody Ward, Anna Woodard.
Other Concerns:Military & Families, Government leaders at all levels. Victims: of injustice,
of natural disasters, of domestic and child abuse. .
Marlow United Methodist Church16149 CR 9Summerdale, AL 36580251 988 8563
Rev. Sarah Jones – 334-494-6917
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News & Announcements
THIS WEEK:Wednesday, July 25 th at 5:30 pm: Note change of day/date! Hot Dogs with ice cream for dessert! Movies to follow: “I Can Only Imagine” and a Star Wars movie for the children in the Historic Sanctuary. Bring your favorite topping for ice cream.Next Sunday, July 29, 3:30-5:30 pm: “Christmas in July” kids activities – we will have a craft, snacks, games, and work on our Christmas program music. See Laura Bodenmann for more information. Please note change of time.
5 TH SUNDAY-JULY 29 TH ~~When there is a 5th Sunday in the month, our hymns will be congregational choice. Please sign up on the colored sheet in the narthex to request hymns.~~On the last Sunday of each month we meet at 8:45 before Sunday School classes for an assembly. Announcements and recognitions are made at this time. Please plan to attend.
CELEBRATE MS. MARGARET MOORE’S 95 TH BIRTHDAY NEXT SUNDAY! ~~The “Bauer Boys” will be singing a tribute to her during our worship service.~~You are invited to an Open House from 2:00-5:00 pm. Mikkelsen-Moore Home – 16200 CR 28, Summerdale, AL 36580. ~~You may bring a card next Sunday, a basket will be in the Narthex. Or you can mail one to the above address.
A NEED FOR CHILDREN’S BOONDOCK PROGRAM: If you can donate a flat screen TV or laptop computer, 4 years old or less. We will erase all data on computer. Contact the leadership of the church or Carl Hanson, 251-895-5455.
PASTOR SARAH’S OFFICE HOURS ARE; Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am -12:00.
PUBLICITY: Babbie is doing an excellent job in publicizing our activities thru local magazines, newspapers, and radio stations. Please turn in any information by NOON ON MONDAY to Babbie Heilmeier. E-mail is the preferred way, [email protected]. Or you may call: 251-752-7387.
O UR RIVER CROSSING FOOD PANTRY needs your continued support. Please donate non-perishable food and place in the container in vestibule.
THE UPPER ROOM devotionals for July/August are on the hallway table. You may pick one up. Please leave a donation.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE for DARLENE OLSEN will be August 18th.
Worship with us, where the river bends, where the waters divide the world, where
God is calling us beyond.Sit and wait with us, until the drift breaks loose your strain, until your sins flow out
to the sea,until Christ lifts you up.
Cross over with us! In this place the Spirit stirs the deep;
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