Gary United Methodist Church 14th Sunday after Pentecost

August 29, 2021

Prelude Chorale Variations on “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” Kevin Lange, piano tune: William Crofts; setting: Reginald Gerig

Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson

Introit Fun with Bells Processional Gary Church Families Nancy Brunner, director

Scripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 3:5–9 (NIV) Janet Mathis

Children’s Time Carey Williams Bebar

Sermon “Together with God: Co-Workers in God’s Service—An End to Our Year’s Theme” Rev. Brian Felker Jones

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Offertory The Gift to Be Simple Kevin Lange, organ tune: Joseph Brackett Jr.; arr. Dale Wood

Please consider making a gift online and/or by text-giving to 844-928-1220. Enter a dollar amount and the word “GARY.” Checks may also be mailed to the church (224 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187).

Benediction

Hymns How Firm a Foundation Hymnal 529 stanzas 1 and 2

Bringing in the Sheaves stanzas 1 and 2

Postlude Allegro maestoso e vivace, from Sonata in C Minor, Op. 65 No.2 Felix Mendelssohn

This week at Gary Church

Stay Connected to the Church Family

Altar flowers: Sign up here if you would like to provide flowers on a Sunday morning or contact the Church Office. Sunday mornings

In-Person Worship: 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Livestream and recorded worship is available here.

Kids’ Church: During 9 a.m. worship, for kids ages Preschool 3s–grade 3.

All-Church Popsicle Sundays: Come to the Courtyard after worship, eat a popsicle and chat with your fr iends. If you’d like to help pass out popsicles, contact the Church Office.

Worship Talk: 11 a.m. on Zoom, link available at garychurch.org.

All-Church Training: Today, 2 p.m., in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to come and learn what's planned in this new ministry year .

Sign up to donate blood: Tues., Aug. 31, 2–7 p.m. at Winfield Community United Methodist Church. All blood types welcome, but there’s an urgent need for type-O. Sign up here.

Bike to Church Sunday: Sept. 5. Enjoy the last weekend of summer with a bike r ide to church. Bike rack is available outside Gary’s west entrance.

Grief Matters Support Group: Wednesdays, Sept. 8–Nov. 17, 10–11:30 a.m., in Commons A. We welcome anyone grieving the death or loss of someone to be a part of the new session of this group. Register here.

Fall Kickoff & Bible Sunday: On Sept. 12, at 9 a.m. worship, 3rd and 4th grade Bible students and Confirmands will receive Bibles. Plus, Sunday School starts again for all ages after worship at 9:50 a.m.

Walk with Winfield for Good Old Days parade: Sun., Sept. 12, meet at Winfield Community UMC at 1 p.m. Contact Fran Miller through the Church Office to participate.

Women’s Bible Study | Breaking the Code: Fir st and third Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 15, 3 p.m., in the Anderson Room. The study will dive into Revelation, using Bruce Metzger’s book, Breaking the Code. Contact the Church Office to reserve a copy of the book.

Anti-Racist Book Club | How to Be an Antiracist: Wed., Sept. 29, 7 p.m., in Gamon Hall. The Anti-Racist Book Club is returning this fall with Ibram X. Kendi's book, How to Be an Antiracist. If you would like to participate in the conversation, purchase the book on your own and register here. Lectionary readings

This week’s readings: Song of Songs 2:8–13, Psalm 45:1–2, 6–9 or Psalm 72, James 1:17–27 and Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23

Next week’s readings: Proverbs 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23, Psalm 125, Psalm 124, James 2:1–10, 14–17 and Mark 7:24–37

Stay Connected to the Mission

Fifth Sunday Appeal: Today we are collecting a special offer ing for United Voices for Children. Your gift will provide suppor t for at-risk children, youth and families in Northern Illinois.

Joy Circle’s Mums for Missions: Orders taken through Thur s., Sept. 2. Proceeds will go to local missions serving children, women and families. Cost is $13 per plant. Mums will be available for pickup in the Courtyard on Sun., Sept. 12. Place your order here.

Help for Haiti: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is responding to the ear thquake disaster in Haiti. For more information visit umcmission.org. Donations may also be made through Gary Church.

Relief for Afghanistan: If you're looking to help Afghan refugees, check out the following resources: Church Wor ld Service, Amnesty International, International Rescue Committee and UMCOR.

Donations needed: Winfield Community United Methodist Church is collecting hats, scarves, gloves and mittens for local school children who are in need. They can be handmade, store bought or gently used. Bring donations to Gary Church by Fri., Oct. 15.

Gary Cares funds available: If you or your family are in need, do not hesitate to reach out to Pastor Chris or Pastor Brian regarding our confidential Gary Cares Fund.