3rdSunday after Pentecost/ Kingdomtide
June 5, 2016
Those who wait for the Lord,
shall renew their strength.Isaiah 40: 31
Prelude Music A time of silent meditation
*Congregation please stand if able
* The Call to Worship Psalm 146: 8-10 Pg.859
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord watches over the sojourners,
and upholds the widow and the orphan;
but the Lord brings the way of the wicked to ruin.
The Lord will reign for ever,
your God, O Zion, from generation to generation.
Praise the Lord!
*Hymn Since Jesus Came Into My Heart No. 2140
* Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joy and Prayer Concerns
(Please sign attendance pads located at the end of pew)
Unison Prayer
Merciful God, in our struggle to simply get through the day, we have lost the passion of your calling. When we fail to stop and take notice of the glory of your creation and the wonder of your handiwork, open our eyes once more. Breathe new life into our weary bodies, and call us back from the brink of death, that we may joyfully proclaim the gospel of your peace and power. Amen
MorningPrayer – 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!
Titus Hunter Amazed
Children’s Message George Low
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 This is a Day of New Beginnings No.383
Verses 1-4
Chancel Choir Anthem Psalm 150 Peter Anglea
Scripture Luke 7: 11-17
Message “He Will Raise You Up” Rev. Evans C. Bentley
Rebecca & Isabella Hunter How Can It Be
Recognition of Graduates
*Hymn Easter People, Raise Your Voices No.304
The Light of Christ Leads Us Into the World
Benediction
*Congregational ResponseOn 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.
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: Susan Myers
Acolytes:Chloe Pabin & Anya Jacobs
Greeter:Mike & Kelly McCain & Lauren
Ushers: Jerry Sampsel, Jim Davis, Kyle Cooley,
Jeff Weaver, Ken Vergowven
Worship attendance last Sunday–119
Budget Information:
Expenditures: $ 133,341
Income 116,063
Endowment Income and
2015 Carryover used: 17,278
Announcements
Please keepin your prayers for healing this week Cinda Doubler facing serious health concerns.
The Chancel flowers are given, from Grandma and Papa Low, in celebration of the dancing talents of Isabella, Rebecca,
Titus and Trey Hunter.
Thanks to the Link School of the Arts in Troy Michigan for providing the choreography for today’s dance routines.
The congregation of St. Paul’s extends its Christian sympathy to the family of Joanne Lynch whose brother, Donald Diroff, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016.
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: 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:
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!
UMYF CAR WASH
JUNE 11, 2016
10A.M. – 3 P.M.
Get your car washed this Saturday, June 11! Funds will go toward local mission projects UMYF will be participating in this summer. Thank you for your generous support!
St. Paul’s
2016 Graduates
Olivia CottermanMonroe High School
Jack IngelsMonroe High School Katelyn IngelsMonroe High School
Hunter OchsMonroe High School
Kelsey PabinMonroe High School
Taylor ThompsonMonroe High School
Jennifer SkarbekFerris State University
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, June 5, 2016 – Graduation Sunday
9:30 a.m. – Worship
10:30 a.m. – Social in fellowship hall
1:00 p.m. – Graduation party
Monday, June 6, 2016
6:30 p.m. – Eve Circle Dinner at Dolce Vita
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner
Thursday, June 9, 2016
10:00 a.m. – Sounds of Joy Community Choir
Saturday, June 11, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – UMYF Car Wash
Sunday, June 12, 2016
9:30 a.m. – Worship and Baptism of Lucas Roa-Garcia
10:30 a.m. – Social in fellowship hall