July 5 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

July 5th--Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s Meditation Verse: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.”                    - The Apostles Creed                                                                                                                  

Welcome – Pastor Charles     

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

God’s greatness is wondrous to behold. Everywhere we look, we can see the imprint of God.                                                                                                                                                           From the loftiest mountains to the crashing waters of the sea, There God’s greatness stands majestically.                                                                                                                                   God’s greatness can be within the human heart. Let us honor and praise God with acts of loving kindness and compassion. Amen. 

Praising God of Many Names (UMH #104)--Angela Baker                                                            Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting

O burning Mountain, O chosen Sun, O perfect Moon, O fathomless Well, O unattainable Height, O Clearness beyond measure, O Wisdom without end, O Mercy without limit, O Strength beyond resistance, O Crown beyond all majesty. The humblest thing You created sings Your praise.                      -- Mechthild of Magdeburg (13^th century) 

Pastoral Prayer—Pastor Charles

Old Testament Lesson: Proverbs 1:1-7—Rebecca Glancy

Musical Offering: Hank Troy and Wende Harston (Recorded June 2020)

New Testament Lesson: Matthew 5:13-16—Pastor Charles 

Sermon: “A Pocketful of Change” – Pastor Charles

Communion

Words of the Journey