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ORDER OF WORSHIP Summer of Love MEDITATION - Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. -Romans 13:8-10 *please stand if you are able GATHERING PASTORAL GREETING PRELUDE “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” arr. M. Hayes (Please use this time to prepare your heart for worship.) ENTRANCE *CALL TO WORSHIP – Pastor Bernhardt: “Who is my neighbor?” a teacher once asked Jesus. People: Jesus replied with a story about a priest and Levite who passed by a person in desperate need and a compassionate Samaritan who stopped and rendered aid. Pastor Bernhardt: Then Jesus asked a question, “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” People: The teacher replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Pastor Bernhardt: May we “Go and do likewise” for our neighbors here and around the world. *OPENING HYMN “This Is My Song” No. 437 OPENING PRAYER (Inspired by Paul’s sermon in Athens, Acts 17:26-27) Liturgist: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Liturgist: Let us pray together. People: O God, you made from one, all nations to inhabit the whole earth. We are neighbors by your creation. As we search for you and find you, for you are indeed not far from each one of us, may we find one another and connect in the love which you have given to us. Help us to discover today the blessing of your Son’s command that we love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Amen. PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 10:25-37 pg. 71 NT Reader: This is the Word of God for us. People: Thanks be to God. SPECIAL MUSIC Carolyn Hadka “Lord I Need You” Matt Maher SERMON Pastor Nicholson “The Surprising Love Commandments of Jesus: Love Your Neighbor as You Love Yourself” *HYMN “Jesu, Jesu” No. 432 THE CONGREGATION’S PRAYER OF CONFESSION O Lord, forgive us for those times when we have not loved our neighbors and chosen, instead, to serve ourselves. We confess we are inclined to draw circles which leave many on the outside. Open our eyes to see all the people around us as you see them. Open our hearts to serve everyone as Jesus served those around him. Empower us to be the ones who draw the circles ever larger to draw everyone into your family. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. PERSONAL CONFESSION in silence with organ/piano meditation WORDS OF ASSURANCE II Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. *THE PEACE BRINGING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS TO GOD (You may complete a prayer card in the pew rack in front of you and place it in the offering plate or hand it to one of our pastors.) OFFERTORY “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” W. Gardiner *DOXOLOGY No. 95 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. THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING pg. 15 THE LORD’S PRAYER – use “trespasses” pg. 895 GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP (Today we serve communion by intinction. Remain in your pew until directed by the ushers. When you come forward, take the bread, dip it into the cup, and consume both the bread and juice together. You may kneel at the altar rail in prayer after receiving the elements, or return directly to your seat. In the tradition of Wesley’s “singing communion,” we invite you to sing the following hymns … 618, 620) PRAYERS OF JOY AND CONCERN SENDING FORTH *HYMN “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” No. 427 *DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING *POSTLUDE “This Is My Song” arr. L. Smith (If you are able, please remain in the pews briefly for the postlude.) July 8, 2018 8:30 a.m. Welcome to Worship at Transforming Lives in the Love of Jesus Christ ’...you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these. –Mark 12:30-31 Summer of Love Summer of Love Summer of Love Summer of Love Summer of Love Summer of Love Summer of Love Summer of Love
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
Summer of Love
MEDITATION - Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for
the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The
commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall
not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not covet”; and
any other commandment, are summed up in this word,
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a
neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.
-Romans 13:8-10
*please stand if you are able
GATHERING
PASTORAL GREETING
PRELUDE “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” arr. M. Hayes
(Please use this time to prepare your heart for worship.)
ENTRANCE
*CALL TO WORSHIP –
Pastor Bernhardt: “Who is my neighbor?” a teacher once asked
Jesus.
People: Jesus replied with a story about a priest and Levite who
passed by a person in desperate need and a compassionate
Samaritan who stopped and rendered aid.
Pastor Bernhardt: Then Jesus asked a question, “Which of these
three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the
hands of the robbers?”
People: The teacher replied, “The one who showed him mercy.”
Pastor Bernhardt: May we “Go and do likewise” for our neighbors
here and around the world.
*OPENING HYMN “This Is My Song” No. 437
OPENING PRAYER (Inspired by Paul’s sermon in Athens, Acts 17:26-27)
Liturgist: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Liturgist: Let us pray together.
People: O God, you made from one, all nations to inhabit the whole
earth. We are neighbors by your creation. As we search for you and
find you, for you are indeed not far from each one of us, may we
find one another and connect in the love which you have given to
us. Help us to discover today the blessing of your Son’s command
that we love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Amen.
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 10:25-37 pg. 71 NT
Reader: This is the Word of God for us.
People: Thanks be to God.
SPECIAL MUSIC Carolyn Hadka
“Lord I Need You” Matt Maher
SERMON Pastor Nicholson
“The Surprising Love Commandments of Jesus:
Love Your Neighbor as You Love Yourself”
*HYMN “Jesu, Jesu” No. 432
THE CONGREGATION’S PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord, forgive us for those times when we have not loved our
neighbors and chosen, instead, to serve ourselves. We confess we
are inclined to draw circles which leave many on the outside. Open
our eyes to see all the people around us as you see them. Open our
hearts to serve everyone as Jesus served those around him.
Empower us to be the ones who draw the circles ever larger to draw
everyone into your family. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
PERSONAL CONFESSION in silence with organ/piano meditation
WORDS OF ASSURANCE II Chronicles 7:14
If my people who are called by name humble themselves, pray,
seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from
heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
*THE PEACE
BRINGING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS TO GOD
(You may complete a prayer card in the pew rack in front of you
and place it in the offering plate or hand it to one of our pastors.)
OFFERTORY “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” W. Gardiner
*DOXOLOGY No. 95
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.
THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING pg. 15
THE LORD’S PRAYER – use “trespasses” pg. 895
GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP (Today we serve communion by intinction.
Remain in your pew until directed by the ushers. When you come
forward, take the bread, dip it into the cup, and consume both the
bread and juice together. You may kneel at the altar rail in prayer
after receiving the elements, or return directly to your seat. In the
tradition of Wesley’s “singing communion,” we invite you to sing the
following hymns … 618, 620)
PRAYERS OF JOY AND CONCERN
SENDING FORTH
*HYMN “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” No. 427
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*POSTLUDE “This Is My Song” arr. L. Smith
(If you are able, please remain in the pews briefly for the postlude.)
July 8, 2018
8:30 a.m.
Welcome to Worship at
Transforming Lives in the Love of Jesus Christ
’...you shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and with all your mind, and with
all your strength.’ The second is this,
‘You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.’ There is no other
commandment greater than these.
–Mark 12:30-31
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Please Be In Prayer For…
D. Sakon Dennis Sue Vincent Karen Fallows
Allison King Alice Neil*
*indicates newly added
Financial Information: Special Offerings...
Mission of the Month:
July—Glad Tidings Christmas Shop $902.00
Attendance - July 1, 2018 8:30: 90 11:00: 117
Special Happenings This Week at Christ United Methodist Church…
Today:
6pm– Youth Mission Trip Meeting in the Youth Room Monday, July 9:
1pm– VBS Craft Prep in Preschool Wing
2pm-7pm– Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, July 10:
6pm– VBS Skit Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
7pm– Softball Game on CUMC Field Wednesday, July 11:
8:30am– Men’s Breakfast Group at West Main Diner
1:30pm– Earthen Vessels in the Lounge Thursday, July 12:
7pm– Board of Trustees in Reichley Room Sunday, July 15:
9:45am– VBS Staff Meeting in Fellowship Hall Rms. 103 &105
12pm– VBS Set-Up (Sign-up in the Lobby)
Members, Regular Attendees,
and Visitors, please fill out the
attendance sheet in the teal
folder at the end of your pew. Pass the folder to your fellow
worshipers then return it to the center aisle. First Time Visitors: please
also complete a blue “CONNECT” card in the pew rack in front of
you; it may be placed in the offering plate. Also, pick up a Welcome
Packet at the Welcome Table before you leave. If you have special
needs, please see one of our ushers.
Christ UMC offers a staffed nursery from 8:30am until after the 11am
service, in room 21, in the preschool hallway. Children, birth through 4
years old, can be dropped off and picked up as needed throughout
the morning. If you would rather keep your child with you, an
unstaffed space, in rooms 15-17, is available in case you need a
diaper change, a quiet place to rock, or some space to move
around. The worship service is broadcast through a speaker.
For more information on these and other happenings at CUMC, please pick up a copy of this
month’s Evangel in the lobby or go to our website at www.cumclansdale.org and click on the
Newsletter box for this month’s newsletter.
We are looking for volunteers to offer their musical talents during our
services this summer. If you are interested in singing or playing an
instrument for the anthem on a Sunday, please contact Miki
([email protected]). Solos and groups are welcome!
Preschool Board Members-At– Large: The Preschool Board is seeking
church members who are interested in serving on our board, which is
an advisory committee for our preschool. We meet 5 times during the
school year, on Sunday evenings. We would welcome anyone
interested in the quality early education of children ages 2 to 5. If you
would like to learn more, please call Mary Conroy at (215) 412-7836.
Fall 2018 Disciple Bible Study groups are now forming. Please consider
the opportunities posted at the sign-up kiosk and sign up today!
VBS Craft Prep: As we have done in the past few years, we will be
gathering together a few times prior to VBS to prepare our crafts. Our
final prep date is Monday, July 9, 1-3 pm. During this time we will do
some counting and sorting, and a lot of cutting! It is a fun time to
spend with others and prepare for our children for VBS! If you are
available please let Pastor Tawny know!
Friday Picnic and youth volunteers are still needed for morning and
evening VBS. Please contact Pastor Tawny to volunteer. She says that
it is lots of fun!
Of the 50 tickets ordered for the August 25th Iron Pigs game, 4 are still
up for grabs. If you haven’t already, please reserve your spot by
signing up at the kiosk in the lobby. Tickets are $11 each.
Summer Sunday School Locations (9:45am)
4 years old through completed 1st Grade– Preschool Room 22
Completed 2nd - 5th Grade - Preschool Rooms 25 & 26
Completed 6th - 12th Grade - Youth Room (Upstairs, Room 23)
Millennials - Lounge
Summer of Love: The Surprising Love Commandments of Jesus–
Rose Garden Room 107
The Art of Jonah– Rose Garden Room 108
Liturgists: 8:30— Jill Benchouk 11:00— Joey Hayes
Acolytes: 8:30— 11:00—
Greeters: 8:30— Carolyn & Dennis Bieler 11:00— Laurie & Scott Fernes
Lay Readers: 8:30— Carolyn Bieler 11:00— Tim Weir
Sound Technicians: 8:30—Chet Coupe 11:00— Erich Greiner
Nursery Volunteers: 8:30— Liz Zearfoss
9:45— Alicia Sehn
11:00—Diane Bresser
Circuit Kids:
Communion Steward: Diane Umbenhauer-Schaefer
Ushers: 8:30—Jim Hare, Tony Trifiletti, Jeff Baer, Mark Stauffer, and John Sullivan.
11:00—Joe Loscalzo, Sakon Dennis, Carolyn Coupe, Susie Venuto, John
Renner, Eric Thrash and Karen Thrash.
Phil Woodruff is this month’s captain.
Contact Us!
Church Website www.cumclansdale.org
Church Phone 215-855-1643
Preschool Phone 215-412-7836
Church E-mail [email protected]
Trustees E-mail [email protected]
Prayer Concerns [email protected]
CUMC STAFF
Rev. Gary Nicholson, Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Tawny Bernhardt, Pastor, Children’s Ministries
Pastor Eric Chelton, Assistant Pastor & Interim Director of Student Ministries
Marge Kramer, Director of Congregational Care
Miki Chelton, Director of Music [email protected]
Katie Campbell, Organist/Dir. Youth Choir
Elysa Dalbow, Praise Band [email protected]
Mary Conroy, Preschool Director [email protected]
Nikki Young, Church Office Manager [email protected]
Kara Johnson, Church Secretary 215-855-1643
Rev. Tracy Bass, District Superintendent
Bishop Peggy A. Johnson, Resident Bishop
See our full staff list on our website
www.cumclansdale.org —and click on Meet Our Staff!
Today’s sanctuary flowers are presented by:
Christine Rizol in loving memory of her son, Tyler Rizol.
And
Frank Ross in celebration of Doris Ross’ 90th birthday.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Summer of Love
MEDITATION - Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for
the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The
commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall
not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not covet”; and
any other commandment, are summed up in this word,
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a
neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.
-Romans 13:8-10
*please stand if you are able
GATHERING
WORSHIP BEFORE WORSHIP (10:40) Fish Food
PASTORAL GREETING
PRELUDE “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” arr. M. Hayes
(Please use this time to prepare your heart for worship.)
ENTRANCE
*CALL TO WORSHIP –
Pastor Bernhardt: “Who is my neighbor?” a teacher once asked
Jesus.
People: Jesus replied with a story about a priest and Levite who
passed by a person in desperate need and a compassionate
Samaritan who stopped and rendered aid.
Pastor Bernhardt: Then Jesus asked a question, “Which of these
three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the
hands of the robbers?”
People: The teacher replied, “The one who showed him mercy.”
Pastor Bernhardt: May we “Go and do likewise” for our neighbors
here and around the world.
*OPENING HYMN “This Is My Song” No. 437
OPENING PRAYER (Inspired by Paul’s sermon in Athens, Acts 17:26-27)
Liturgist: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Liturgist: Let us pray together.
People: O God, you made from one, all nations to inhabit the whole
earth. We are neighbors by your creation. As we search for you and
find you, for you are indeed not far from each one of us, may we
find one another and connect in the love which you have given to
us. Help us to discover today the blessing of your Son’s command
that we love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Amen.
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 10:25-37 pg. 71 NT
Reader: This is the Word of God for us.
People: Thanks be to God.
SPECIAL MUSIC Carolyn Hadka
“Lord I Need You” Matt Maher
CHILDREN’S SERMON Kevin Young
(After the Children’s Sermon, children, 4 years through 5th grade,
may leave the Sanctuary and go to Circuit Kids in rooms 23-26.)
SERMON Pastor Nicholson
“The Surprising Love Commandments of Jesus:
Love Your Neighbor as You Love Yourself”
*HYMN “Jesu, Jesu” No. 432
THE CONGREGATION’S PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord, forgive us for those times when we have not loved our
neighbors and chosen, instead, to serve ourselves. We confess we
are inclined to draw circles which leave many on the outside. Open
our eyes to see all the people around us as you see them. Open our
hearts to serve everyone as Jesus served those around him.
Empower us to be the ones who draw the circles ever larger to draw
everyone into your family. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
PERSONAL CONFESSION in silence with organ/piano meditation
WORDS OF ASSURANCE II Chronicles 7:14
If my people who are called by name humble themselves, pray,
seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from
heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
*THE PEACE
BRINGING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS TO GOD
(You may complete a prayer card in the pew rack in front of you
and place it in the offering plate or hand it to one of our pastors.)
OFFERTORY “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” W. Gardiner
*DOXOLOGY No. 95
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.
THANKSGIVING
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND CONCERN
THE LORD’S PRAYER – use “trespasses” pg. 895
SENDING FORTH
*HYMN “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” No. 427
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*POSTLUDE “This Is My Song” arr. L. Smith
(If you are able, please remain in the pews briefly for the postlude.)
July 8, 2018
11:00 a.m.
Welcome to Worship at
Transforming Lives in the Love of Jesus Christ
’...you shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and with all your mind, and with
all your strength.’ The second is this,
‘You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.’ There is no other
commandment greater than these.
–Mark 12:30-31
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