July 19 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

July 19 —7th Sunday after Pentecost 

Today’s Meditation Verse: “All who are led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons and daughters.”     (Romans 8:14)

Welcome—Pastor Charles

Call to Worship (Psalm 139:1-4)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Angela Baker (People) Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting

 Leader: Lord, You have examined me. You know me.                                                                     People: You know when I sit down and when I stand up.                                                             Leader: Even from far away, You comprehend my plans.                                                                People: You study my traveling and resting.                                                                                    Leader: You are thoroughly familiar with all my ways.                                                                        People: There isn’t a word on my tongue, Lord, that You don’t know it completely.

A Prayer During the Pandemic – Angela Baker (Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting)

Pray for those who are suffering from the virus; grieving the loss of loved ones, adjusting to an unfamiliar rhythm, ​anxious and frightened. Pray for those working on a cure, making supplies to keep our health care workers safe, and health care workers everywhere. Pray for those on the front lines of providing us with essential services and supplies, grocery store workers, farmers, factory workers, ​first responders, and utility providers. Pray for those who have lost or will lose their jobs and businesses. Pray for government leaders as they enact bold decisions to keep us safe. Pray for the Church, that we may rise as the Body of Christ to care for our neighbors in their time of need. Pray for one another, that the bonds of community we share will be strengthened even as we are separate from one another. Amen. - Bishop Karen P. Oliveto

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)

First Lesson: 1Peter 2:4-10—Angela Baker

Musical Offering: “Healing River” (Chancel Choir recorded February 23, 2020)  

Second Lesson: Matthew 7:1-6—Pastor Charles

Sermon: “How I Sold My Vacuum Cleaner” —Pastor Charles

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles