FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

JULY 25, 2010

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

JOYS AND CELEBRATIONS: Evelyn Cook

CHIMES OF THE TRINITY

PRELUDE

(Please prepare for worship through prayer and meditation.)

INTROIT: Sing Praise

CALL TO WORSHIP

Come! Join this our fellowship of God’s people—people who gather as faithful disciples of Christ.

We seek the One who frees us from uncertainty and doubt.

Come! Join the welcome of God’s people—people who meet together and welcome others to join them.

We seek the One who is trustworthy, the One who gives us what is good.

Come! Join the celebration of God’s people—people of the One who was, and is, and shall ever be.

We raise our voices in praise and honor to God, and worship the One who is faithful.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray:

God of grace and God of glory, come and be known to us in our gathering together; come and be present in the songs we sing and in the prayers we raise. From the busy byways of life, we come to find once again that you are always present and always ready to receive us. As we affirm our faith this day, deepen the roots of our commitment, that we may learn your calling upon our lives. Surround us now with the love and comfort of your Holy Spirit and the direction and redemption of Christ. Amen.

*HYMN 98: To God Be the Glory

*PSALTER 806: Psalm 85

*GLORIA PATRI 70

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY

(Please record your presence in the Attendance Register at this time.)

*DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AMEN.

*HYMN 454: Open My Eyes, That I May See

ANTHEM: On Eagle’s Wings

CHILDREN’S TIME: Wanda Payne

(After Children’s Time, children 6-12 may go to Creation Station and those under 6 may go to the Nursery.)

PRAYERS AND CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE

THE SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 11:1-13

The Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON: The Best Gift, Rev. Larry Rye

*HYMN 405: Seek Ye First

*CHORAL BENEDICTION

*BENEDICTION

As you go forth, know that you leave with the unfailing love of God. As you return to your daily lives, know that the way you live your life reveals to the world that you are God’s children. Good in peace and with God by your side. Amen.

*POSTLUDE

*Please stand as you may be able.

(Items in BOLD are unison.)

The flowers on the Altar are for the Glory of God and in loving memory of Vicky Kondras. They are given by Peter Kondras.

JULY 25, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

TRUSTEES: A short Trustees meeting will be held immediately following the service today in the Adult Sunday School Room across from the kitchen. Please attend.

UMW: The monthly meeting will be Thursday, August 12^th at 7:00 pm. Jo Caraway has the program and the group will be finalizing their plans for the August 14^th District Meeting. The UMW is hosting the August 14^th District Spiritual Experience. Wilma Smith will be taking the $4 registration fee until July 28^th. (Mission Study).

YARD SALE: The Unique Boutique Semi-Annual Yard Sale is  Saturday September 11, 9 am-2 pm. All proceeds go to the Bazaar fund. We need 4 men to set up tables and carry boxes, 5 women to set up and sell. All volunteers need to be at the house by 7AM. Please contact either Sue or Kathy. Please make any donations for the yard sale by Monday Sept. 6.

ATTENDANCE: Everyone, please sign the attendance register located in your pew during the Offertory.  If you are visiting with us today, help us make you feel welcome by leaving your name and address on the attendance register so that we may get to know you.

CHANGE FOR CHILDREN: Please remind children and grandchildren to bring change each week for Change for Children, which will be turned in at Annual Conference.

CHOIR REHEARSAL: Choir Rehearsal is held Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the choir, join us for rehearsal.

METHODIST SUMMER CAMPS: For information about camp dates, registration, applications and deadlines, and cost, contact Trenton Davis at 768-2483 or trentondavis@wildblue.net.

NOW AVAILABLE: 2010 FUMC Church Family Directory. Directories were distributed at the church luncheon on June 27. If you were not present, your directory is in your church mailbox. If you do not have a mailbox, see Larry Rye, Dick Walsh or Alice Glenn for your directory.

PRAYER LIST: Paul Barr, Katie Borst (Sue and John's 2-yr-old granddaughter), Nancy Burt, Eddie Cobb, Sandra DiMaio, Joyce Forbes, Edith Heerschap, Mark Heerschap, Mary Hazel Hensley, Sue Hilson, Tom McGrath, Bill Morrison, Rosemary Mowrey, Paul Petralia, Lynda Pyka, Wilma Rhymer, Dick and Romayne St. John and their friend Shane, Gene Sauer, Pia Steinhauser, Rose Tester, Hill Ward, Tom and Beverly Weatherford, Clara White, Mary Wills, Norma Wills.

PRAYERS FOR THOSE Serving in: Iraq—Angel Sluder, Andrew Smith, Kuwait—Alan Morgan.

SPECIAL PRAYERS: First of all, please continue to keep Mary Hazel Hensley and Paul Stephan in your prayers during their convalescence. Also, the Borsts two-year-old granddaughter's mysterious fever spikes and cough continues to baffle her docs, so please pray for her, her docs, and her family as they deal with this problem.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

OPEN DOOR: The Open Door Sunday School Class is located across from the kitchen. Robert Hensley serves as the leader. The class uses the International Sunday School Lessons.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE