Scripture lessons for July 18

We are halfway through July and onto the fourth week of our summer sermon series from the Apocrypha. Our lessons this week will be Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 and Baruch 5:1-9.

July 11 @ St. Paul's UMC: Prayers

Joys:

+Dennis H. is thankful for the beautiful woodwork piece from Wally C.                       

+Sally & Harry O. give thanks for the recent wedding of their nephew David and his wife, Oksana.                   

+Sally & Harry O. give thanks for the impending birth of a son to their nephew, Chris and his wife, Gabby.                  

+Pastor Charles is thankful for the handmade cross from Sally O.                                                                                              

+We give thanks this morning for this week's birthdays: Bobby D. & Heidi S.                       

+We were blessed this morning by Belinda Alkula (recording/Zoom), Pat Cleaveland (fellowship), Wally Cleaveland (sax), Tim Cook (trombone), Austin Cooper (usher), Rebecca Glancy (liturgist), Sandra Jordan (flowers), and Christopher Wahl (piano).

Concerns:

+Gary S. asks prayers for Brenda who took a tumble yesterday. 

+Marcia & Dennis H. ask prayers for a friend at Frasier Meadows, Nicki, who is recovering from surgery.                  

+Michele M. asks for prayers for her mother, Naomi, who is having health concerns.     

+Sandi & Tim C. ask for prayers for the family of Russell Phipps following his recent death.                                                                                                                                        

+We lift up in our prayers those affected by the fire season underway in the western United States.

+We join with people across the United States in mourning the deaths of 406 in gun violence this past week.

July 11 @ St. Paul's UMC: Announcements

+Wednesday morning fellowship will continue to meet weekly at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, even as we increase our in-person events. This is a great time to connect with your church family without having to spend time in the car. Just log in! The link is sent every week in Tuesday’s News You Can Use email. You can also dial in by phone if you are travelling. Contact the church office about dial-in details.

+“MISSION u” Study for Adults: Men and women are invited to participate in this study about the book Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools, by Monique Morris. Registration details link information at www.mtnskyumw.org. Meetings dates are July 21, 22, 28, 29 (6:30-9:00 p.m. via Zoom).

+Each week participants receive an email from The Wired Word with a story taken from the week's news, scriptures addressing the news, and questions to spur conversation. ​To sign up, please send an email to the church office.

+Office Update: Office staff will continue working remotely through the summer. Staff will not keep regular office hours. If you need to contact Rebecca or Michele (they check messages daily) you call and leave a message at 303-494-0615 (office) or you can email the office (office@saintpaulsboulder.org). You can also contact Rebecca or Michele at home.

July 11 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

"Judith" by Emmanuel Villanis

7th Sunday after Pentecost

Today’s Meditation Verse “Bless the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing that comes from heaven.” —Ephesians 1:3-14 

Welcome... Pastor Charles 

Prelude… Christopher Wahl 

*Call to Worship (Psalm 24, KJV)... Rebecca Glancy

The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For He hath founded it upon the seas and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory. 

*Praise Hymn…“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (UMH #57, v. 1-4)

The Apostles Creed... Rebecca Glancy 

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. 

Offering/Doxology 

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations                                                                   Moment of Silence and Reflection Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer...Pastor Charles 

Hymn of Response…“Lord of All Hopefulness” (TFWS #2197) 

Gospel Lesson: Mark 6:14-29... Rebecca Glancy 

Special Music... Christopher Wahl 

Second Lesson: Judith 15:8-13... Pastor Charles 

Pastor: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. 

Sermon...Pastor Charles / “Let’s make some noise!” 

*Hymn for the Journey...“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (UMH #57, v. 5-7) 

*Words for the Journey... Pastor Charles 

 *Postlude... Christopher Wahl

Summer in south Boulder

Join us tomorrow morning for worship @ 10:15 a.m.  

Not ready or able to join us for in-person worship? We've got options! Join us via Zoom here. The Zoom link will go live at 10:00 a.m. Sunday's worship starts at 10:15 a.m. 

Tell U.S. Congress to Support Racial Equity in Health Care

The COVID-19 pandemic is illuminating the tragic consequences of disparities in access to health care. We have the opportunity to address disparities and improve maternal health by supporting the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021. 

As United Methodists, we affirm that healthcare is a basic human right (UM Social Principles, Right to Health Care ¶162.V) and specifically call for increase access to maternal health and family-planning services (¶3203: Maternal Health: The Church’s Role). Our vision supports access to quality, affordable, equitable health care for all.

Read more at this link.

Hunger & Poverty in the U.S.

Despite a growing economy and the immense wealth of the United States, many communities, families and individuals continue to struggle with poverty and hunger.

Every 33 seconds a baby will be born into poverty. And 13 percent of American households — over 42 million men, women, and children — are experiencing food insecurity right now.

The persistence of poverty and hunger in the shadow of glorified riches lies in stark contrast to a faithful vision of our common life together.

While churches respond to immediate needs by providing food, clothing and shelter, we are called also to challenge the systems and practices that have led to economic inequality, poverty and hunger. In relationship with people impacted by our broken economic system, we can together give life to a new vision – one that embraces God’s economy of abundance and ensures that all God’s children have the opportunity to thrive.

Read more at this link.