Bulletin for August 2

“But me? I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be filled by seeing Your image.” – Psalm 17:15 (CEB)

*Call to Worship:

Come and worship, all you who love and serve the Lord— outsiders and insiders, old-timers and newcomers, the young, old and the in-between. Come as you are, for this is God’s house—a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes each one who comes.

*Hymn: “Break Thou the Bread of Life," #599

*Prayer: (Rev. Richard J. Fairchild’s Kir-shalom website)

Hear the Good News: Paul writes to Timothy: "Do not be ashamed of testifying to God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not in virtue of our works but in virtue of God's own purpose and the grace God gave us in Christ Jesus years ago. By that grace we are saved. Let us believe the good news of the gospel! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. If you would have the fullness of joy that God has stored up for you, be you likewise gracious and forgiving. Amen."

*Gloria Patri:  #70   

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

Offering

*Doxology: #95 

*Offering Prayer

Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:35-39

Hymn: “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine” #369 (Chosen by Judy Luksik)

Epistle Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-3

Sermon: “The assurance of faith”

Communion: UMH, p. 13-14

The Lord’s Prayer

*Hymn: "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," #672

*Benediction

*Choral Amen

Postlude Music

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

*Please rise in body or in spirit.

Remembering Judy Carroll

A smiling Judy Carroll

Pastor Randy shares the reflection

Pastor Galen shares a reading

Linda B. shares a poem about Judy C.

The community gathered today at Bayview Funeral Home to remember Judy Carroll, a member of Glenville UMC. Pastor Charles led the service with Pastor Randy Cirksena offering the reflection and Pastor Galen Spinler sharing a reading.

Pastor Charles conducted the internment at Greenwood Cemetery in Glenville.

The service can be viewed at this link.

Wednesday with the Wesleys

Wesley found Mary Bosanquet Fletcher to be a class leader and preacher who possessed both gifts and grace. He did not tell her to go home.

Sat. 10th - I had the pleasure of an hour’s conversation with Mrs. Fletcher. She appears to be swiftly growing in grace and ripening for a better world. I encouraged her to do all the good she could during her short stay in Bristol. Accordingly, she met, in the following week, as many of the classes as her time and strength would permit; and her words were as fire, conveying both light and heat to the hearts of all that heard her. - John Wesley (journal, March 10, 1787)

Sun. 18th - In the evening we had a love feast, at which Mrs. Fletcher simply declared her present experience. I know no one that is so changed for the better in a few years, even in her manner of speaking. It is now smooth, easy, and natural, even when the sense is deep and strong. - John Wesley (journal, March 18, 1787)

Scripture lessons for August 2

We will continue the summer worship series next Sunday with “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine,” #369, chosen by Judy Luksik.

Our scripture lessons will come from Romans 8:35-39 and Hebrews 11:1-3.

Today at Glenville UMC

Faithful attendance

Flowers from Judy C. room at Good Samaritan - AL

Summer flowers

We have a portable AC in the sanctuary!

Joys:

+Bob & Gloria S. celebrate the visit of Mary & Dave and the school reunion they attended this weekend.

+Kraig & Korla S. are happy to have been able to tend to grandchildren and make it back home after driving through "The Cities."

+Nancy & Roy B. are thankful for the help from family at this weekend's sale at their home in Gordonsville. It was the first time in two years everyone was together.

+Belinda A. is blessed this weekend to be attending Mission u at Camp Koronis in Paynesville.

+We were blessed to have Savanah and Reece, grandchildren of Renea & Jim H. with us today.

+We give thanks that Bob S. was able to get the portable AC installed this morning in the sanctuary! Next week will be much nicer for everyone!!!

Concerns:

+Pastor Charles asks for prayers for Judy C. following her death on Friday and for her family. The funeral will be at Bayview Funeral Home on Friday (time to be announced).

+Pastor Charles asks for prayers for Dale S. as he receives medical care. Prayers are also asked for Dale's cats who remain in the home in Glenville.

+Bob S. asks for prayer for a friend who is recovering from heart surgery.

Bulletin for July 26

 

Prelude Music

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship (Written by Bruce Prewer)

Let us start this service well, by reminding ourselves: That it is not we who chose Christ, but Christ who chose us. That we are not here because of our goodness, but because of Christ’s grace. That we are not here to enlighten ourselves, but to allow Christ to enlighten us. That we have not come to be entertained, but to worship God with heart, soul, mind, and strength.

*Hymn: “Seek Ye First," #405 

Prayer: (based on Romans 6:12-23)

God of grace, You have brought us from slavery to freedom, from despair to hope, from death to life! Holy is Your name! We gather together in Your presence with gratitude and praise for all that You have done for us. May the presence of Your Holy Spirit inspire our worship. May our words and music, our thoughts and prayers, even our very lives, bring honor and glory to You. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection have brought us everlasting life. Amen.

*Gloria Patri:  #70   

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer                                                   

Invitation to the Offering

*Doxology: #95 

*Offertory Prayer

Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:26-34

Hymn: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand," #474 (chosen by Kraig S.) 

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 14:22-32 

Sermon: “Hold on!" 

*Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord," #593

*Benediction

*Choral Amen

Postlude Music

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

*Please rise in body or in spirit.

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