St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost/ August 18, 2024
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements/ Welcome Rev. Dr. Itty Mathews
Prelude Michelle Good, accompanist
*Call to Worship Tim Ruffner, liturgist
Leader: Come, give thanks to the Lord with all your heart and soul!
People: We come, rejoicing over God’s many blessings poured out on us!
Leader: God’s works are great!
People: We delight in learning about them.
Leader: Respect for God and all that God offers to us is the beginning of wisdom.
People: With gratefulness, we shall praise and honor God all our lives. AMEN.
*Hymn No. 59 “This Is My Father’s World” Mark Ennis, hymn leader
*Prayer of the Day
O God, you are infinite, eternal and unchangeable, glorious in holiness, full of love and compassion, abundant in grace and truth. Your works everywhere praise you, and your glory is revealed in Jesus Christ our Savior: Therefore, we praise you, blessed and holy Trinity, one God, forever and ever. AMEN.
Harp Solo “In Christ Alone”
First Lesson Exodus14:10-20 Tim Ruffner, liturgist
Gospel Lesson Matthew 6:25-34 Rev. Mathews
Message “God’s Deliverance and Protection” Rev. Mathews
*Hymn No. 82 “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Prayer for Offering
Eternal, almighty and loving God, who has not spared your own Son,
but delivered him up for us all, and who, with him, has freely given us all
things; receive these offerings which we bring and dedicate to you; and
enable us; with all our gifts, so to yield ourselves to you, that with body,
soul, and spirit, we may truly and freely serve you, and in your service
find our deepest joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
*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.
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. 595 “Be Thou My Vision”
*Dismissal with Blessing
May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts
and minds in Christ Jesus our Lord and the blessing of God Almighty
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit y be among you and remain with you.
Amen.
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.
COFFEE HOUR is immediately following our worship service. All are invited to gather in the West Room 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.
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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Calendar Week August 11 – August 18
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Itty Mathews
Summer Sunday School 10:00 a.m. / Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Exercise 10:30 a.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
Reverend Dr. Itty Mathews, guest minister
Michelle Good, accompanist
Mark Ennis, hymn leader; Tim Ruffner, Liturgist;
Sue Mrowka, Council Rep; Teri Staffeld, Deacon
Our mission at St. Paul United Church of Christ is to promote God’s plan of salvation in our church, family, and community. Knowing that all blessings come from God, we seek to share these in the church universal and proclaim God’s good news of His love and compassion bringing together all people in Jesus Christ.
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. A donation box is in the Narthex for anyone interested in donating.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND a gospel concert to benefit the renovating and expansion of the Taylor Animal Shelter. Sunday, September 15, 3 – 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 11800 Michael Street, Taylor. $5 minimum entry fee at the door. Gift baskets, 50/50 Raffle, food and beverage available for purchase. Presented by Rev. Ron, Working for the Lord Ministry.
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.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN
Jeannette Wackro, John Smith, Marion Bolen, DeAnna Schalm, Dennis Schmoekel, Barbara Brewer, Julius Enesey, Justine Kimbler, Robert Black, Sandi Rose, Carol Wioncek, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Barbara Gish, Anna Thomson, F. Scott Miller, Pam Pierce, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Diane William, 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.