St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost / August 4, 2024
Sure, people need Jesus, but most of the time, what they really need is for someone to be Jesus to them. (Reuben Welch)
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements/ Welcome Rev. Linda Anderson
Prelude Michelle Good, accompanist
*Call to Worship Jane Dykowski, liturgist
One: Come to Christ, the living bread, Who satisfies those who hunger and thirst for what is right.
All: Come to Christ, who gives living water, That you may never thirst again.
One: Come to Christ, that being filled yourself, You may minster to the hunger and thirst of others.
All: Come to Christ, in worship and praise, Through Jesus Christ, who gives us life.
*Hymn No. 275 “Christ Is Made the Sure Fountain”
Mark Ennis, Hymn Leader
*Prayer of the Day Jane Dykowski, liturgist
Creator of all worlds, we lift our souls to you. All the earth is yours, all who dwell here are your children. We seek once more to experience your truth, to receive your blessing, to ascend above the limitations we have known. You are strong and mighty beyond our imagining. We aspire to become more than we have believed ourselves to be, individually and together. This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Special Presentation
Special Music “Because He Lives!”
First Lesson Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Jane Dykowski, liturgist
Gospel Lesson John 6:24-35
Message “When the Hunger Never Ends” Rev. Anderson
*Hymn No. 33 “How Great Thou Art”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
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.
Holy Communion (see insert)
Invitation
Hymn No. 387 “Bread of the World, In Mercy Broken”
Time of Confession
Sung Response: One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup
of blessing which we bless. And we, though many through out
the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.
Receiving of the Bread and Cup
A Time for Prayer/ The Lord’s Prayer
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. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever Amen.
*Hymn No. 622 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
*Postlude/ Recessional: Please remain in your pews as the Light of Christ leads the way into the world at the close of service.
*Congregation standing as you are able.
WELCOME TO ALL SHARING TODAY’S WORSHIP SERVICE IN PERSON AND FACEBOOK LIVESTREAMING You must have a Facebook account to view our Worship Services. An email address is required. It is possible to have a Facebook account not connected to social media. Please contact Dan Case, Gary Peters, or Michael Isaacs if you need more information.
COMMUNION IS OFFERED THIS MORNING. We observe an “open communion.” Membership is not required to partake in the Lord’s Supper. We simply ask that all receiving Communion seek to know our Lord more completely.
COFFEE HOUR is immediately following our worship service. All are invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy coffee, tea, donuts, and fellowship. A free will offering is appreciated to help off-set the increasing cost of our yummy donuts.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL children will gather upstairs for lessons, crafts and fun.
THE NEW MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY for St. Paul United Church of Christ will be ready for publication in September 2024. Anyone interested in placing an advertisement or personal messages in our new directory should call Jill Garner at (800) 544-6903 ext.109 toll free or email her at jgarner@cathedraldirectories.com. Your current ad or business card could be used or help in making up an ad or a new ad could be arranged. Please feel free to pass this information on to others. Advertisers do not need to be members.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Calendar Week August 4 – August 11
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Summer Sunday School 10:00 a.m. / Communion/ Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Exercise 10:30 a.m.
Thursday Exercise 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Steak Fry 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Summer Sunday School 10:00 a.m./ Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m.
SERVING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Linda Anderson, Interim Senior Pastor
Mark Ennis, Hymn Leader
Tim Ruffner, Council Rep; Jeannette Wackro, Deacon
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH DESIGNATED AS “MISSION SUNDAY” and items collected will be blessed at that time. August’s Mission: Love in a Backpack. Donate school supplies for children in need. Clear backpacks are suggested. A donation box is in the Narthex for anyone interested in donating.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS SOUGHT TO TEACH one Sunday until September 1. All curriculum, crafts and snacks are provided. A sign-up sheet is on the Christian Education Welcome Center desk upstairs.
JOIN US FOR OUR 8TH ANNUAL ‘STEAK FRY’ Saturday, August 10, 4 – 7 p.m. (or until the steaks run out). Tickets are $18 and include a New York Strip Steak or Chicken Breast, baked potato (regular or sweet), corn on the cob, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and beverage (coffee, ice tea, lemonade or water). For an additional $3 you can include a 5-piece skewer of grilled shrimp with your dinner. Advance ticket purchase is available at the Kiosk during Coffee Hour and in the Church Office during business hours (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.). There may be a limited number of tickets available for purchase at the door on the day of the dinner. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jim Poet, Gary Staffeld, or Dan case.
“THANK YOU” TO MY ST. PAUL FAMILY for honoring me at our annual church picnic. I really love the plague and the John Deere tractor. It will hold a special place in my collection. I appreciate all of you and your support.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN: John Smith, Marion Bolen, DeAnna Schalm, Dennis Schmoekel, Julius Enesey, Justine Kimbler, Robert Black, Sandi Rose, Carol Wioncek, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Anna Thomson, F. Scott Miller, Pam Pierce, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Diane William, Ron Cichowicz, Brody Howell, Alicia Hagen, Ailani Flores, Sue Milatz, Linda Tank, Rachel Tank, Jennifer Lee, Kyle Hard, Bill Pattenaude, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink. Condolences to Joan, Denise, Paula & friends of Harold Foley who passed away July 26, 2024, at the age of 90 years. Funeral Service was August 2, 2024. Arrangements: Molnar Funeral Home, Nixon Chapel. Rev. Linda Anderson, officiant.