Worship

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Getting To Know You

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Prelude                                                                                              Bruce Mook

Welcome                                                                                            Patti Marshall

Announcements/Greeting Each Other                                    Patti Marshall

(Share a greeting in whatever way you are comfortable)

Gathering Praise #327                   Crown Him With Many Crowns

Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne.  Hark!  How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.  Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save.  His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.

Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a scepter sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise.  His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.

Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified.  All hail, Redeemer, hail!  For thou has died for me; thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.


Call to Worship                                                      Patti Marshall

Liturgist:  God has gathered us to this place,

People respond: where we hear those stories which show us what the kingdom of God is like.

Liturgist: God summons us to this place, 

People respond: where we can learn how to serve our God without reservation, or hesitation

Liturgist:  God will send us from this place,

People respond: to tell others of God’s hopes and dreams, so they, too, can choose to follow God.

Hymn #369                Blessed Assurance

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!  O what a foretaste of glory divine!  Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.  (Refrain) This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love.  (Refrain) This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, all is at rest; I in my Savior am happy and blest, watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love.  (Refrain) This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

Affirmation of Faith #881                                                                        Pastor Ellie

                                    The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilot, was crucified, dead, and buried;* the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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

Moment of Silence/Pastoral Prayer                                        Pastor Erick

Hymn #156                I Love to Tell the Story

I love to tell the story of un-seen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know ‘tis true; it satisfies my longing as nothing else can do. (Refrain) I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams.  I love to tell the story, it did so much for me; and this is just the reason I tell it now to thee.  (Refrain) I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

I love to tell the story; ‘tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.  I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God’s on holy Word.  (Refrain) I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.  And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ’twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.  (Refrain) I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

Offertory                 America the Beautiful

                        Piano                         Bruce Mook

                        Flute                          Patti Marshall

                        Alto Horn                 Dale Swartzmiller

                        Flugel Horn             Brint Marshall

Doxology      #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.           

Offertory Prayer                                       Patti Marshall

All pray together: Compassionate God, who strengthens us for the journey of faith, we bring these gifts in response to your call to sow seed of love and justice.  May our offerings build up the family of faith and extend your grace to the world beyond.  Help us not to grow weary in doing good but to serve with joy and perseverance, trusting that the harvest of your Spirit will bear fruit in due season.  Unite us as your new creation, made whole through Christ’s love and empowered by your Spirit.  In gratitude, we dedicate all that we have and all that we are.  Amen.

Scripture:     Psalm 16, Isaiah 41:8-10, Luke 10:25-29   Pastor Ellie

Today’s scriptures are from Psalm 16, the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 41, Verses 8 through 10, and the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 10, Verses 25-29; as found in the New Revised Standard Version of the scriptures.

Hear the word of the Lord…

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;

I have no good apart from you.”

As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble ones

in whom is all my delight.

Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows;

their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out

or take their names upon my lips.

The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;

you hold my lot.

The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;

I have a goodly heritage.

I bless the Lord, who gives me counsel;

in the night also my heart instructs me.

I keep the Lord always before me;

because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;

my body also rests secure.

For you do not give me up to Sheol

or let your faithful one see the Pit.

You show me the path of life.

In your presence there is fullness of joy;

in your right hand are pleasures forevermore

From the prophecy of Isaiah…

But you, Israel, my servant,

Jacob, whom I have chosen,

the offspring of Abraham, my friend;

you whom I took from the ends of the earth

and called from its farthest corners,

saying to you, “You are my servant;

I have chosen you and not cast you off”;

do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be afraid, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you; I will help you;

I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

And finally from the Gospel of Luke

An expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do

to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you

read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and

your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have given the right

answer; do this, and you will live.”

But wanting to vindicate himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Leader: The Word of God for the World!

All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon:                    Getting to know You                   Pastor Erick/Pastor Ellie

Holy Communion

INVITATION

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,

who earnestly repent of their sin

and seek to live in peace with one another.

Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

CONFESSION AND PARDON

Merciful God,

we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.

We have failed to be an obedient church.

We have not done your will,

we have broken your law,

we have rebelled against your love,

and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.

Free us for joyful obedience,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(SILENT AND INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION)

Hear the good news:

Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;

that proves God’s love toward us.

Pastor to the Congregation:

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

Congregation to the Pastor:

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

Glory to God. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing,

always and everywhere to give thanks to you,

Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

And so,

with your people on earth

and all the company of heaven

we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ.

By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection

you gave birth to your church,

delivered us from slavery to sin and death,

and make with us a new covenant

by water and the Spirit.

On the night in which he gave himself up for us

he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread,

gave it to his disciples, and said:

“Take, eat; this is my body which is my body which is given for you.

Do this in remembrance of me.”

When the supper was over, he took the cup,

gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said:

“Drink from this, all of you;

this is my blood of the new covenant,

poured out for your and

for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this, as often as you drink it,

in remembrance of me.”

And so,

in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,

we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving

as a holy and living sacrifice,

in union with Christ’s offering for us,

as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here,

and on these gifts of bread and wine.

Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ,

that we may be for the world the body of Christ,

redeemed by his blood.

By your Spirit make us one with Christ,

one with each other,

and one in ministry to all the world,

until Christ comes in final victory,

and we feast at his heavenly banquet.

Through your Son Jesus Christ,

with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church,

all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father,

now and forever. Amen.

And now, with the confidence of children of God, let us pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come,

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory

forever. Amen

OFFERING THE BREAD AND CUP

The body of Christ, given for you. Amen.

The blood of Christ, given for you. Amen.

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery

in which you have given yourself to us.

Grant that we may go into the world

in the strength of your Spirit,

to give ourselves for others,

in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn # 171                There’s Something About That Name

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!  There’s just something about that name!  Master, Savior, Jesus!  Like the fragrance after the rain.  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!  Let all heaven and earth proclaim:  Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there’s something about that name!

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!  There’s just something about that name!  Master, Savior, Jesus!  Like the fragrance after the rain.  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!  Let all heaven and earth proclaim:  Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there’s something about that name!

Benediction                                                                         Pastor Erick

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

And all God’s people said, Amen.

Go in peace.

Postlude                                                                               Bruce Mook

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS      

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Welcome Pastor Erick Ashley and Pastor Ellie Fox

The flowers have been placed on the altar in Welcome to you

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Meet Tuesday evenings at 5:30

For additional information

Please contact the church office.  Thank you!

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Liturgist:  Patti Marshall

Pianist:  Bruce Mook

Flute:  Patti Marshall

Alto Horn:  Dale Swartzmiller

Flugel Horn:  Brint Marshall

Pastor:  Erick Ashley

Pastor:  Ellie Fox

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Calendar

Sunday, July 6th

10:00   Bible Discussion

10:45   Choir Practice

11:15   Worship

  5:30   OA

Monday, July 7th

5:00     Karate

8:00     AA

Tuesday, July 8th

5:30     Children/Youth

6:30     ACA

Wednesday, July 9th

  9:00   Thrift Store

10:30   Al Anon

  6:30   ACA Study Group

Thursday, July 10th

  9:00   Thrift Store

12:00   Al Anon Begin

12:45   Al Anon

  5:00   Karate

  7:00   AA

Friday, July 11th

1:00     Chair Volleyball

5:00     Food Pantry

6:45     ACA

Saturday, July 12th

  9:00   Thrift Store

  9:00   ACA

11:00   ACA

Sunday, July 13th      

10:00   Bible Study

10:45   Choir Practice

11:15   Worship

  5:30   OA