GLADE UNITED

CHURCH OF CHRIST

July 30, 2017 9:30 a.m.

Welcome Members, Friends, and Visitors!

“to experience and share the love of Jesus Christ”

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WE CENTER OURSELVES ON GOD

Welcome to a time of Sabbath, rest, and renewal

\July 30, 2017 Glade Matters

Shared moments of information and inspiration about our church family

Prelude “Agnus Dei” Georges Bizet (Tim Kueberth, Baritone)

*Processional Hymn “ Be Now My Vision” #451

*Call to Worship (parts of Psalm 105 revised)

L: Come before God, asking what you will, and your needs will be covered.

P: How can we ask the Ruler of the universe to give attention to our small

problems?

L: God knows and values every one of us; nothing is too great or small for God’s

attention.

P: Our ancestors in the faith experienced God’s wonderful, rescuing works.

L: We, also, can know God’s care in our lives.

P: We need the food God provides in our wilderness and the cloud and fire

to guide us.

L: Draw near so the Holy Spirit may encounter you; hold nothing back from God’s

All-knowing presence.

P: We bring all that we have and are to the throne of grace. Amen.

Prayer of Invocation (Offered by all)

Our Loving God, you scattered the stars and planets across the great expanse

of the universe, and you told us that your love for us is even greater than this.

You scattered your seeds upon the earth, and told us your love was like the

smallest of these seeds that would grow into a home to all who wander. You

scattered your seeds among creation, and whispered to us that if we hold on to

you, we will find our foundation in good soil and bring forth a harvest. Scatter

your seeds again, we pray, for we desperately need renewed hope. Nourish the

seeds of hope with the gifts of the Spirit, and grow us into your living hope for

the world. In the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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Time With The Children

Scripture Readings 1 Kings 3: 5-12; Romans 8: 26-39

L: The Word of God, for the people of God.

P: Thanks be to God!

Special Music “ Peace In the Valley” Thomas Dorsey (Tim Kueberth, Baritone)

Message “Humble and Kind”

*Hymn “ In Solitude” #521

Sharing our Joys and Concerns

Leader : The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us pray…

Silent Prayer

Prayer

The Prayer Jesus taught Us

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,

And 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, and the power, and the glory,

forever. Amen.

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD’S WILL AND CARE

Offertory “Be Thou My Vision” Lloyd Larson

*Doxology

Recessional Hymn “ O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” #485

* Benediction

Postlude “ Fugue in C Minor” J.S. Bach

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Worship Participants

Pastor: Rev. Philip Curran

Music Director: Dr. William Powell, III

Ushers: Leo & Becky Duncan

Greeters: TBD

Lay Reader: Patty Green

Acolyte: Cathy Widder

Nursery: Jenny & Danny Ogg

Welcome and “thank you” to Tim Keuberth for sharing his

gift of music with us during worship this morning.

The flowers on the altar today are to honor

God’s glory.

Given by Lisa & Shannon Jordre

The 2017 Altar Flower Sign up Sheet still has many

Sunday’s available for the reminder of the year. PLEASE

consider signing up to provide the flowers for a Sunday or

two. You may place them in honor or memory of

someone who is special to you. Consider selecting a

Sunday that coincides with their birthday or another

special day. You may wish to give a donation to the altar

flower fund instead. Make the check out to “Glade UCC”

and on the memo line, write “Altar Flower Fund”.

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Food Bank Items for July

Typically, the Food Bank donations decline during the summer

months, let’s beef up our donations this month. Bring in a extra

can or box of food or if you have never donated, bring something in

this month to help with the shortfall of donations during this time of

the year.

Most Needed Items:

Baked Beans Canned Pasta Hamburger, Chicken, Tuna Helper

Canned Peas Cereal Canned Fruit/Applesauce

Boxed Potatoes Toilet Paper Pudding and Jello

Fresh fruit and vegetables from your gardens are always welcome as well as clean,

re-usable plastic shopping bags, which are used to pack food for our clients.

The Second Mile Recipient for July

The Mental Health Association of Frederick County has served the community as a

private, non-profit organization since 1965. A leader in creating services that

respond to the changing mental health needs in our community, the Mental Health

Association of Frederick County is a place where people can be heard and receive

support. Their programs aspire to promote positive mental health and offer not just

education, but the support and compassion needed to make real and lasting changes

in the lives of those they serve. Your support enables them to provide suicide/

crisis intervention, professional therapy services on a sliding scale basis, trained

advocates for children in the foster care system, and child abuse prevention

programs that strengthen and empower Frederick’s children and families.

We would like to thank Joan & Ray Hummer for hosting our

fellowship time after the worship service last week. If you would like

to host a coming up Sunday to provide a light refreshment, please

visit the sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary. There are just two

Sunday’s left in August to fill.

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The Glade Valley Food Bank will again this year be holding

their annual School Supplies Distribution Project. We will be

collecting items through Sunday, August 13th . Please drop

your donations off in the box in the back of the sanctuary and

they will be delivered to the Food Bank.

The following is a list of school supplies needed: Spiral notebooks (single & Multi subject, wide and college ruled)

3-ring loose leaf binders

Loose leaf paper (wide and college ruled)

Composition notebooks (wide ruled)

Back Packs (elementary, middle & high school age)

Safety Scissors Ball Point Pens Rulers

#2 Pencils Colored Pencils Highlighters

Colored Markers Dry erase markers Subject dividers

Zippered pencil pouches Index cards Erasers

Compass and protractor Glue Sticks Folders with brads

If you would like to send a card to Catherine “Kitty” Shriver while she

recuperates in the nursing home you can send cards to:

Catherine Shriver

504 S 7th Street

Davis, OK 73030-3137

Dear Glade Church Congregation,

Thank you very much for the love, prayers

and support you gave our mother and our

family during her illness. Your kindness in

preparing food for her funeral and the

many cards and memorial gifts showing

your love for her and our father were much

appreciated. With sincere gratitude,

The Troupe Family

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THIS WEEK AT GLADE

Sun., July 30 9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time (SH)

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery

Wed., Aug. 2 7:45 p.m. LDM, (classrooms, nursery)

Sat., Aug. 5 5:00 p.m. LDM Music Practice

7:45 p.m. LDM Youth Service

Sun., Aug 6 9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time (SH)

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery