All are invited to stand when indicated by this symbol (*). If unable to stand, please feel
comfortable remaining seated.
WE ENTER INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD
(As the music begins, let us remember that God has blessed us with these opportunities to serve Him and to share His love with others. The lighting of the altar candles symbolizes Christ’s presence, inviting us to offer ourselves in worship to our great God.)
Prelude
GATHERING
Welcome & Announcements John Debree
*Please stand during the entrance of the Light of Christ and acolyte
Invocation Rev. Chris Arries
Call to Worship
Leader: Come on in and find some rest!
People: We need that rest, for we are weary!
Leader: Come on in and discover peace!
People: We need peace, for our spirits are weighed down by troubles.
Leader: You have come to the right place! Our Lord is here, waiting for you.
All: Thanks be to God, who brings us rest and peace. AMEN.
*Hymn of Praise O Worship the King No. 73
RECOGNIZING WHO WE ARE AND WHOSE WE ARE
Sharing of Joys / Concerns
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer No. 895
Our Father which 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 for ever. Amen
Special Music Mountain View UMC Choir
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
Tithes, Gifts, and Offerings
*Doxology No. 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Children’s Sermon
*Hymn of Thanksgiving I Love to Tell the Story No. 156
*Passing the Peace As the Deer
As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.
You alone are my strength, my shield; to you alone may my spirit yield.
You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.
WORSHIP THROUGH SCRIPTURE AND PROCLAMATION
Gospel Lesson Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Sermon Rev. Chris Arries
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
(During this time you are invited to come forward to pray, to ask for healing, to renew your commitments to God, or to join this church. If you wish for the Pastor to pray with you, please indicate so.)
*Hymn of Dedication Grace Greater than our Sin No. 365
Benediction
*Choral Response On Eagle’s Wings
And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God’s hand.
*Indicates you are invited to stand if you are able.
Flowers are given to the glory of God by
Rachel Miller
PRAYER LIST:
CONCERNS: Nurture – Mike Horton
Traveling mercies for many this summer
Susan Horton – falls Debree’s nephew, Alex – surgery for scoliosis
Jesse Stewart – bad migraines Melissa Warner – heart cath & tests
Ella Bright (Teri’s mom) hospice Susan Childers (Teri’s sister) health & finances
Tim Watkins – biopsy on throat Linda Adkins – tests
Mark & Heidi Reeves – traveling Bob – surgery on June 20
Nancy Gammons’ mother – hip and her husband has prostate cancer
Ginger Lloyd Dominique Lester – 2nd round of chemo
John Riley Lee and Kay – health and grandchildren
Catherine Davenport – cancer Jim and Bonnie Bever
Cheryl – cancer (Norma’s cousin) Susan with cancer in Florida
Peggy Moore - cancer Jill Sellars – breast cancer
Attaways Dan Hawkins – hospice (Marty’s dad)
Carrie Smith – surgery Martha – bone cancer
Rachel – breast cancer (Tampa) Minnie McCall – chemo
Todd Plating Terry Crumpton
Greg Marler Gayle Collins - cancer
Mildred Few – vertigo Lillian Hanley – ovarian cancer Jim Baker – leukemia Jesse’s sister, Teresa, cancer spread
FINANCES 06/25/17
Week Year to Date
Actual Giving Goal Actual Giving Goal
Regular Giving $ 5,295.00 $ 3,301.25 $76,131.80 $89,133.75
Future Fund $ 440.00 $ 7,670.00
Future fund includes gift in memory of Dean Fowler.
MOUNTAIN VIEW UMC ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 9, 2017
· Vacation Bible School will be July 19 through July 21 beginning at 6:00 pm each evening. Bring your children and grandchildren!!! Invite your neighbors’ children to come learn about Fruit of the Spirit! There will be crafts, music, recreation, snacks and stories! Join us!!!
· Teri Hawkins is collecting clothing suitable for interview for an organization she volunteers for. Any size, men’s or women’s clothing. This is to help those in need to make good impressions to obtain work.
· We are looking for volunteers to be part of the rotation for greeters and nursery volunteers. The more volunteers we have, the lighter the load for each. If you would like to be a part of either of these ministries of our church, please notify LeAnn Barnette to become part of the rotation.
· We have a new mission to help Homeless Vets. Please see the article in the Mountain View Messenger. If you would like more information, see Debbie Roe or Charlotte Newton.
· Check out our new web-site! Mountainviewumc.net is online! Although more information is coming, check out what’s already been done and direct any feedback to Phillip Deal or Jay Debree.
Upcoming Dates for your calendar
Jul 13 Forward Focus Committee meets
Jul 19-21 Vacation Bible School
Next Week’s Worship Volunteers
· Next week’s greeters Gene Roe & Debbie Roe
· Next week’s liturgist Harriet Aaron
· Next week’s acolyte Lilli Arries
· Next week’s nursery volunteer Elaine Stewart
· Next week’s children’s church Anne Haynes
· Next week’s flowers Frieda Liston