Wednesday with the Wesleys

 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,

let us thine influence prove;

source of the old prophetic fire,

fountain of life and love.

Come, Holy Ghost (for moved by thee

the prophets wrote and spoke),

unlock the truth, thyself the key,

unseal the sacred book.

Expand thy wings, celestial Dove,

brood o'er our nature's night;

on our disordered spirits move,

and let there now be light.

God, through the Spirit we shall know

if thou within us shine,

and sound, with all thy saints below,

the depths of love divine.

Charles Wesley

Leadership Gathering moves ahead amid challenges

Troubles half a world away are complicating United Methodist plans for the Leadership Gathering in Canada.

An Ebola outbreak in Congo has threatened access to visas, and the war-caused closure of the Strait of Hormuz has spiked fuel costs — making the gathering substantially more expensive.

Nevertheless, the Council of Bishops and other organizers are pressing forward with preparations for the unprecedented United Methodist event — set for Oct. 20-24 at Knox United Church in Calgary, Canada. They also are releasing a new survey intended to get more input for the event from youth and young adults — church members under age 35.

“This gathering is about the future of The United Methodist Church,” Stephanie Henry and Council of Bishops President Rubén Saenz Jr., said in a joint email response to UM News.

Read more at this link.

Scripture lessons for July 19

We will continue the summer worship series next Sunday with "Holy, Holy, Holy," #77, which was chosen by Judy Carol and Rita Williamson. 

Our scripture lessons will come from Psalm 99 and Isaiah 6:1-8.

Today at Glenville UMC

 

Gloria S. serves up refreshments

Gathering to do the church's business

The "Head Table"

Joys

+ Nancy B. celebrates Roy and her moving last Friday – a new beginning.

+ Praise God for friends and family members who celebrate life’s milestone moments together.

+ Pastor Charles celebrated the gift of participating in the “Spirituality and the Arts” retreat at a monastery in Schuyler, Nebraska, last week.

+ Pastor Charles enjoyed going to the county fair in Columbus, Nebraska.

+ Praise God for the needed rain last week.

+ Praise God for Pastor Charles celebrating Holy Communion at the monthly church ladies’ gathering at Karnella’s each month.

+ Praise God for the faithful service of our beloved pianist, Renae H., for our Scripture reader Shelley G., and for Bob S. who served as usher today.

Concerns

+ Praying for all who are dealing with medical challenges: Craig R., Judy C., Karnella S., Meryl B., Robin, Mark, John, Nancy B., Brad (Bob S.’ youngest brother), Mary Ann (Roy B.’s cousin), and Rick B. (fiancé of Rachel, Sandy D.’s daughter).

+ Praying that God gives the strength and courage caregivers need while caring for their loved ones.

+ Praying for people dealing with flooding from all the rain last week.

+ Praying for all impacted by extreme weather conditions.

+ Praying for Dale S. who has been away for several weeks now.

+ Praying for all who will receive the beautiful prayer shawls that Shelley G. made.

+ Praying for traveling mercies for those apart from us.

+ Praying for all who are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.

+ Praying for peace.

Bulletin for July 12

“Your Word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey.”  – Psalm 119:105

Prelude Music

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship (Joanna Harader and posted on Spacious Faith)

Holy One, dwell within us. Whisper in our ears; Glimmer in our vision; Write upon our hearts. We wait with open ears, open eyes, and open hearts. Amen. 

*Hymn: “Wonderful Words of Life,” #600

*Prayer (Rev. Erin Counihan, Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, MO)

Your Word is a lamp to my feet, Lord. Your Word is a light to my path. Though the world around me tosses and tumbles, I hold fast to You. Though I have doubts and worries and I wonder, I hold fast to You. Though my heart hurts, my spirit aches, and I lose my way,         I hold fast to You. Though I encounter wickedness and hate seemingly around every corner, I hold fast to You. Your stories and Your songs, O Lord - They comfort me. Your will and Your way, O Lord - They nudge me along. Your presence and your promise, O Lord - They give me hope. Your world is my heritage and my heart. And I will turn toward You forever. I will hold fast to You. And I will sing praises to Your name. Amen!

*Gloria Patri:  #70   

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer                                           

*Doxology:  #95                                                 

*Offering Prayer

First Lesson: Psalm 34:1-7

Hymn: “How Great Thou Art,” #77 (Chosen by Roy Beighley)

Second Lesson: Revelation 19:1-10

Sermon: “Why worship God at all?”

*Hymn: “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing,” #671   

*Benediction

*Choral Amen

Postlude Music

  

“The worship is ended; let the service begin.” 

*Please rise in body or in spirit.

United Women in Faith @ Good Sam.

A nice time was had today at the July gathering of the United Women in Faith from Glenville UMC! Gloria S. provided the refreshments, and Belinda A. led the devotional.

The August gathering will be on August 12 at Good Samaritan - Hidden Creek.

Wednesday with the Wesleys

John Wesley asked his mother for a definition of "sin." She wrote back these words:

"Take this rule: whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, or takes off your relish of spiritual things; in short, whatever increases the strength and authority of your body over your mind, that thing is sin to you, however innocent it may be in itself."

Susanna Wesley (Letter, June 8, 1725)