June 6 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

Second Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s Meditation Verse: “We know that if the tent that we live in on earth is torn down, we have a building that isn’t handmade, which is eternal and located in heaven.” 

--2 Corinthians 5:1 (CEB)

Welcome — Pastor Charles                

Prelude: “God of Wonders” — Louise Cook

Call to Worship—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Amy Abshire (People)

Leader: You were not made for the sabbath, but the sabbath was made for you.

People: We choose to gather on this sabbath to worship, to pray, and to share with one another.

Leader: Jesus asked, “Is it lawful on the sabbath to good or to harm, to save life or to kill?”

People: We choose compassion and justice and healing. In this sabbath time together we choose life.

—Reprinted by permission of the publisher from Touch Holiness, ed. Ruth C. Duck and Maren C. Tirabassi. © 1990 The Pilgrim Press.

Hymn: “When Morning Gilds the Skies” Verses 1 & 2

 

The Apostles Creed—Amy Abshire

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles

Pastoral Prayer—Pastor Charles

Epistle Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1—Amy Abshire

Musical Offering: “Love Song (Love Is)” by Lesley Duncan — Ron Revier

                   

Gospel Lesson: Mark 3:20-35—Pastor Charles

Sermon: “Family matters”—Pastor Charles

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer After Communion

Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” Verses 1 & 2

Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles 

Postlude: “It Is Well with My Soul” — Louise Cook

June 5th is National Gun Violence Prevention Day!

#WearOrange in support of this cause and learn more from our Gun Violence Prevention Faith and Facts Card.

The Faith and Facts cards are a set of half-sheet cards on a number of social issues. On any given issue, they explore what the Bible says, what The United Methodist Church says, some facts about the issue, and then action steps to address the issue. This particular card focuses on gun violence prevention.

Find it at this link.

- from the General Board of Church & Society

Women's Summer Book Group Update

We selected Dusk, Night, Dawn–On Revival and Courage by Anne Lamott to read and discuss. We will meet on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m., beginning Thursday, June 17. 

As of this writing, the options of meeting via Zoom or in person are still being considered. The goal is to make it safe and convenient while also acknowledging the desire to get back to some version of “normal.” It may be possible to arrange a combination of some sort; some good, knowledgeable minds are working on this. 

If you’d like to participate and did not receive the earlier email, please let Judy know    (judy38waller@gmail.com)  and you’ll get any updated information.

The Ladies Lunch Bunch is back!

It was a lively time today at Murphy's in Louisville as the Ladies Lunch Bunch made a triumphant return to the St. Paul's UMC schedule of activities!

The ladies meet on the first Thursday of each month. The July gathering will take place on the 1st, location to be announced.

Linda Bryant memorial service

Pastor Charles led a memorial service this morning at Brookdale Meridian for Linda Bryant. 

To watch today's gathering, visit the St. Paul's UMC YouTube channel at this link.

Wednesday with the Wesleys

 

Father's Day is coming

We are calling for photos of our dads this month for a power point presentation on Father's Day, June 20, during our Zoom worship service.

Please email your dad's picture to Pastor Charles by June 18. Be sure to include your dad's name.