- Susanna Wesley (letter to "Jacky," dated June 8, 1725)
Charting the denomination’s future begins with the new vision statement introduced by the Council of Bishops and Connectional Table in May, said speakers at the SCD 2026 — RISE UP: Love, Serve, Lead conference, held Aug. 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus.
The Rev. Theon Johnson III, senior pastor at Campbell United Methodist Church in Campbell, California, spoke on courageous leadership.
“We are living in remarkable times, are we not?” Johnson said. “Times marked by rapid technological innovation. Times marked by deep political polarization. Times of profound loneliness.
Read more at this link.
Our scripture lessons will come to us from John 14:1-14 and John 14:15-27.
+ Thanks be to God
for the gift of laughter. (And thanks, Sid, for the joke you told!)
+ Praise God for
our visitors, Jared and Jed P.
+ Thankful for the
church family’s participation in yesterday’s Glenville Days’ parade.
+ The church
family is thankful that Sandy D. is helping with Dale’s cats while he is away.
+ Praise God for people
who helped orchestrated the “Veterans Stand Down” yesterday at the Armory in Albert
Lea.
+ Praise God for
the gift of Nancy B. whose birthday was last week.
+ Praise God for
the faithful service of our beloved pianist, Renae H., and for Kraig S. who
served as usher today.
Concerns
+ Praying for traveling
mercies for those apart from us.
+ Praying for Dale S.
who just moved to Owatonna. (He loves the prayer shawl that Shelley made for
him.)
+ Praying for all who
are dealing with medical challenges.
+ Praying that God gives
the strength and courage caregivers need while caring for their loved ones.
+ Praying for all
impacted by extreme weather conditions.
+ Praying for all who
are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.
+ Praying for peace.
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| Grand Teton National Park |
Prelude Music
Welcome & Announcements
*Call to Worship (by Joanna Harader on Spacious Faith)
Holy One, as we gather this morning to worship you, may we speak truth, so that our words may give grace to those who hear. May we pray in faith, so that our words may give grace to those who hear. May we sing with joy, so that our words may give grace to those who hear. May we listen with open minds and receptive hearts, so that Your words may give grace to us who hear. Amen.
*Hymn: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee," #452
Prayer: O God our Father, we thank You that today You have called us to worship You and learn of You. You alone know our needs. Satisfy them with Your unchanging love. In Your presence may we find comfort in sorrow, guidance in perplexity, strength to meet temptation, grace to overcome the fascination of disobedience, and courage to face up to the hostility of this rebellious world. Above all, may we meet Jesus and go out from our worship indwelt by His spirit. This prayer we ask to Your glory and in His name. Amen.
*Gloria Patri: #70
*Passing the Peace of Christ
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to the Offering
*Offertory Prayer
Gospel Lesson: John 3:16-21
Hymn: “Amazing Grace,” #378 (Chosen by Donna Delger)
Epistle Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-9
Sermon: “What’s so amazing about grace?”
*Hymn: “Victory in Jesus," #370
*Benediction
Postlude Music
“The worship is ended; let the service begin.”
*Please rise in body or in spirit.
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| Korla & Kraig lead the way |
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| All aboard! |
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| Gloria, Pastor Charles, & Korla are ready |
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| Kellen, Dawn, & Tim enjoy the parade |
