4th Sunday after Pentecost/ Kingdomtide
June 12, 2016
Grace is indeed amazing in its
power to transform us.
Prelude Music A time of silent meditation
*Congregation please stand if able
* The Call to Worship Psalm 5
God is here,
filling us with love and joy.
God is here,
guiding our steps.
We are here,
ready to worship and sing.
* Hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness No. 140
* Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joy and Prayer Concerns
(Please sign attendance pads located at the end of pew)
Morning Prayer – Pastoral Prayer - Lord’s Prayer
Choral Prayer Response Seek Ye First No. 405
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
And all these things shall be given unto you.
Allelu, Alleluia!
Children’s Message
Men’s Quartet In the Garden
John Fedosky, Jerry Johnson, Dale Sturm, Tim Taylor
The Offering of Our Gifts
Offertory
* Doxology (No. 95), Blessing
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
* Hymn What A Friend We Have in Jesus No. 526
Men’s Quartet Take Time To Be Holy
Scripture Luke 7: 36-50
Message “A Welcoming Place” Rev. Evans C. Bentley
Holy Baptism of Lucas Daniel Roa-Garcia
Hymn Jesus Loves Me No. 191
Scripture Mark 10: 13-16 Read by Yvonne Gnaedinger, Grandmother
Congregation responses See back of bulletin
* Hymn Grace Greater than Our Sin No. 365
The Light of Christ Leads Us Into the World
Benediction
* Congregational Response Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
St. Paul’s Staff
Pastor: Evans C. Bentley
Office Manager: Susan Paterson
Director of Music: John C. Tyner
Organist: Inger Oswald
Director of Children’s Choirs: John Fedosky
Christian Education Director: Alisha Cooley
Youth Leaders: Jon Oswald & Kelly Vergowven
Liturgist: Mary Anne Bair
Acolytes: Olivia Gladieux & Alexis Jay
Greeters: The Weaver Family
Ushers: John Salisbury, Obie Green, Jim Jacobs,
Mike McCain, Tom Myers, Jack Rayce
Worship attendance last Sunday – 161
Budget Information:
Expenditures: $ 144,851
Income 125,615
Endowment Income and
2015 Carryover used: 19,236
Announcements
Please keep in your prayers for healing this week for Luella Edwards who has pancreatic cancer.
The Chancel flowers are given:
In celebration of Elsie Burhart’s 3rd birthday. Love from
Mom and Dad.
In honor of the 20th wedding anniversary on June 15th of
Taiya and Michael Himebauch. Congratulations from
Mother, Elizabeth Reynolds.
Childcare is provided for children, 5 years old and younger, during worship services. The service is provided in the nursery located on the main level. Children are not allowed to wander the church unsupervised during worship services. Children benefit from participating in worship with their families and seeing others pray, praise God, and hear the Bible lessons. Thank you for your kind attention.
The Philadelphia House is a men’s shelter here in Monroe (right next to St. Paul’s) that allows men to live there up to 90 days. Over the summer, St. Paul’s will be collecting the following items for this worthy cause: toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, coffee, and hygiene products such as shampoo, bar soap, deodorant, and disposable razors. Please put these items in the bin in the fellowship hall. Thank you.
United Methodist Ministries Camp Retreat flyers are on the bulletin board! Go to website: www.umcamping.org for more information. See Alisha Cooley or student Camp Scholarship details.
There is a Summer Social sign-up sheet posted on the atrium bulletin board. Families, Friends or Groups are encouraged to participate.
Mark your calendar…Cave Quest Vacation Bible school will be Monday, June 27 thru Friday, July 1st from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Registration forms can be picked up in fellowship hall or online at the website: www.stpaulsumcmonroe.org.
Volunteers Wanted! For Vacation Bible school themed Cave Quest. Station leaders and crew leaders (children guides) wanted. Donations are also needed. Volunteer sign up can e found on the atrium bulletin board or contact Alisha Cooley at or 242-3000.
St. Paul’s UMW will meet on Thursday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. The evening will include the annual pledge service, guest speaker Pastor Bentley, making of gifts for our home-bound members, and refreshments (make your own ice cream sundaes). Please join us for a time of fellowship, learning, fun, and food!
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, June 12, 2016
9:30 a.m. – Worship and Baptism of Lucas Roa-Garcia
10:30 a.m. – Social in fellowship hall
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner
Thursday, June 16, 2016
10:00 a.m. – Sounds of Joy Community Choir
7:00 p.m. – St. Paul’s UMW Pledge meeting
Sunday, June 19, 2016
9:30 a.m. – Worship
10:30 a.m. – Social in fellowship hall