June 28 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

June 28 —4th Sunday after Pentecost 

Today’s Meditation Verse: “The wages that sin pays are death, but God’s gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 6:23

Welcome—Pastor Charles

Call to Worship (Psalm 13:5-6)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Rebecca Glancy (People)                (Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting)

Leader: I have trusted in Your faithful love. People: My heart will rejoice in Your salvation.                 Leader: Yes, I will sing to the Lord... People: because God has been good to me.  

Prayer for a New Heart—Rebecca Glancy (Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting)

Thou who art over us, Thou who are one of us, Thou art: Give me a pure heart, that I may see thee; A humble heart, that I may hear Thee; a heart of love, that I may serve Thee; a heart of faith, that I may abide with Thee.  – Dag Hammarskjöld 

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles (Congregation is encouraged to pray The Lord’s Prayer aloud on mute setting)

Epistle Lesson: I Samuel 3:1-9—Rebecca Glancy

Musical Offering: “I Sing Because I’m Happy” (Chancel Choir – November 10, 2019)

Gospel Lesson: Acts 16:4-10—Pastor Charles

Sermon: “The Call” —Pastor Charles

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles