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STRC Staff

Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Neevel Minister of Music & Arts: Chanelle Schaffer Church Administrator: Dawn Wheatley Comissiong Operations Administrator: Vicky Gomez Christian Maintenance Supervisor: Charles Edwards STRC @ LPCC Directors: Noel Regalado and Lucy Sutton Website Manager: Phyllis Carrozza

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 PO Box 301769 St. Thomas, VI 00803

Website: www.stthomasreformedchurch.org Email: mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org STRC “APP” free from iTunes and Google Play

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stthomasreformedchurch/

PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK*: For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Marilyn Salmon, Ron

Nimmo’s brother James, Georgeann McNicholas’ sister Ann, Mary Howe’s sister Ann, Edye Ciaccia’s brother in law Ron, Vicky & Adam Christian and Linda Gidley.

STRC Prison Ministry: - Delory Tatem: God’s blessing, favor and peace to strengthen his heart and guide his thoughts - Prince Hawar-Rolle: Blessings and protection, guidance and humility from the Creator - Reinaldo Corneiro: Gratitude for waking up, help to be a better man, to look after family, friends and enemies.

*If you would like prayers added to our Sunday prayer list please contact Pastor Jeff at mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org or call the church office at

340-776-8255

St. Thomas Reformed Church

July 14, 2019

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Founded in 1660

All are welcome

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ

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“ We Gather In God’s Presence...” Prelude Music (Please take time to prepare for worship and silence electronic devices) Greeting and Ministry Updates Introit “Oh, the Depth” Johnson

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and the knowledge of God Who has known the mind of the Lord, or has been God's counselor? How unsearchable God's judgment! How untraceable God's ways!

Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth! Amen!

Christ has shown us the way to eternal life; Christ is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. Christ calls us to love God with all our being, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Christ is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. Now is the time of worship, to love God with all our hearts. We worship God, who has shown us the Way, who is the Truth, and leads us to Life.

Prayer *Hymn ‘Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness’ HOLY MANNA

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Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession

God of compassion, we pray for all vulnerable people; for the causes behind their susceptibility. We come to confess that often we have not even tried to become involved in changing people’s environment, or easing their distress. We confess that we make excuses to cover our blindness or deafness to people’s needs; and instead, wait for someone else to offer their help and to do the things we should at least be attempting to do. Generous God, challenge us afresh to be your people now in this time and place; so that justice is not just a slogan, but an action carried out in love and sensitivity for God’s people. Hear our prayers, O Lord…

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost The liturgical color today is green representing the growth and mission of the church!

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Director: Brittany Bryan

Teachers: Bible – Roxanne Rhymer Music – Tama McConnell Recreation – Tate DeWalt

Swim – Rachel Himes Arts & Crafts – Amy Stewart Himes

Counselors:

Joshua Gomez Jessica Gibbs

Gregory Christian Sonrisa O’Neal

Junior Counselors: Diego Villegas

Gabriel Christian Jaela Auguste Solyce O’Neal

Swim Staff:

Haley Jennings Isabel Villegas

David Dawson III

Helper: Carlotta Bartolome

Summer Camp 2019 continues this week. Please keep the campers and the following staff in your prayers.

MUSIC & ARTS UPDATES

Calling All Dancers! The Dance Ministry will be performing in worship on Sunday, July 28th;

ALL are welcome to participate, regardless of age or experience! For more information, contact Camille McKayle-Stoltz and/or sign up

on the sheet on the table in the back of the Sanctuary.

Mr. Ken Medema's Marvelous Music Ministry The wonderful Ken Medema will be returning to St. Thomas in the fall!(October 28th through November 7th). If you were able to witness his

ability to touch hearts and lives through his ministry of hope, healing, and joy, you know what a blessing it is for us to be able to host his second visit!

In addition to offering a special concert at STRC, Ken hopes to visit as many schools, assisted-living facilities, and other venues as possible.

Volunteers are needed to help plan and coordinate his schedule; a sign-up sheet is available in the back of the Sanctuary.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be of service by helping Ken share his gifts with the widest possible audience!

For more info, contact Chanelle.

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WELCOME… our church is hosting a brunch today at the Old Stone Farmhouse in gratitude for the contributions and wisdom of our magnificent Royal Senior Citizens!

GIVING THANKS: Leading Worship Today:

Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jeff Neevel Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Amy & David Himes, Rachel Himes-DeWalt, Tama McConnell, Tate DeWalt, Greeters: Ava Kendall and Lucy Sutton Head Ushers: Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: Amos 8: 1 - 12 Psalm 52

Genesis 18: 1 - 10a Psalm 15

Colossians 1: 15 - 28 Luke 10: 38 - 42

QUEENS

- Mary Jo Thomas - Anna Mohammed

- Shirley Coffelt - Dulcie Gumbs

- Doris Comissiong - Maryann Hickey

- Linda Gidley - CJ O'Leari

KINGS

- Amos Frett - Winston Saddler

- Fred Vialet - Ralph Pasek

- Charlie Arthur - Joe Tulis

- Joel Comissiong

A special thank you to committee members Ryan Wisehart, Tina Comissiong, Rebecca Broom, Jan Swenson and Kim Bourne-Vanneck

Bathrooms are in the Undercroft and inside the gate going to Bakery Square.

Consistory will meet this Tuesday evening at 6pm in the conference room.

Nursery is available in Bakery Square and now provides a live feed from the worship service.

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Response ‘Cry of My Heart’ Butler

Words of Assurance and Hope God is gracious and upright, and remembers us in goodness and love. God sends God’s son so we may know divine compassion. Because of Jesus Christ our sins are forgiven. We can be put back on the path of the righteous, and grow in the knowledge of God. Thanks be to God! Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always! And also with you!

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“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Psalm 25: 1 - 10 Page 492

Message: Series on Gratitude in the Psalms (2 of 4)

Anthem "Teach Your Children" Nash

You, who are on the road, must have a code that you can live by And so, become yourself, because the past is just a goodbye Teach your children well; their father's hell did slowly go by

And feed them on your dreams; the one they pick's the one you'll know by Don't you ever ask them why; if they told you, you would cry

So just look at them and sigh, and know they love you And you (can you hear?) of tender years (do you care?)

Can't know the fears (can you see?) that your elders grew by (we must be free) And so, please help (to teach your children) them

With your youth (what you believe in) They seek the truth (make a world) before they can die (that we can live in)

Children’s Message

*Hymn # 599 ‘Day By Day’ Schwartz

“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

Offering Offertory "Be Thou My Vision (Will You Guide Me)" arr. Lancaster * Doxology

Pastoral Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer (The congregation is invited to stand, join hands and sing)

* Hymn # 67 ‘O God, Our Help In Ages Past’ ST. ANNE

*Benediction

… Depart in peace

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Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness

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“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Psalm 25: 1 - 10 Page 492

Message: Series on Gratitude in the Psalms (2 of 4)

Anthem "Teach Your Children" Nash

You, who are on the road, must have a code that you can live by And so, become yourself, because the past is just a goodbye Teach your children well; their father's hell did slowly go by

And feed them on your dreams; the one they pick's the one you'll know by Don't you ever ask them why; if they told you, you would cry

So just look at them and sigh, and know they love you And you (can you hear?) of tender years (do you care?)

Can't know the fears (can you see?) that your elders grew by (we must be free) And so, please help (to teach your children) them

With your youth (what you believe in) They seek the truth (make a world) before they can die (that we can live in)

Children’s Message

*Hymn # 599 ‘Day By Day’ Schwartz

“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

Offering Offertory "Be Thou My Vision (Will You Guide Me)" arr. Lancaster * Doxology

Pastoral Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer (The congregation is invited to stand, join hands and sing)

* Hymn # 67 ‘O God, Our Help In Ages Past’ ST. ANNE

*Benediction

… Depart in peace

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Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness

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WELCOME… our church is hosting a brunch today at the Old Stone Farmhouse in gratitude for the contributions and wisdom of our magnificent Royal Senior Citizens!

GIVING THANKS: Leading Worship Today:

Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jeff Neevel Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Amy & David Himes, Rachel Himes-DeWalt, Tama McConnell, Tate DeWalt, Greeters: Ava Kendall and Lucy Sutton Head Ushers: Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: Amos 8: 1 - 12 Psalm 52

Genesis 18: 1 - 10a Psalm 15

Colossians 1: 15 - 28 Luke 10: 38 - 42

QUEENS

- Mary Jo Thomas - Anna Mohammed

- Shirley Coffelt - Dulcie Gumbs

- Doris Comissiong - Maryann Hickey

- Linda Gidley - CJ O'Leari

KINGS

- Amos Frett - Winston Saddler

- Fred Vialet - Ralph Pasek

- Charlie Arthur - Joe Tulis

- Joel Comissiong

A special thank you to committee members Ryan Wisehart, Tina Comissiong, Rebecca Broom, Jan Swenson and Kim Bourne-Vanneck

Bathrooms are in the Undercroft and inside the gate going to Bakery Square.

Consistory will meet this Tuesday evening at 6pm in the conference room.

Nursery is available in Bakery Square and now provides a live feed from the worship service.

3

Response ‘Cry of My Heart’ Butler

Words of Assurance and Hope God is gracious and upright, and remembers us in goodness and love. God sends God’s son so we may know divine compassion. Because of Jesus Christ our sins are forgiven. We can be put back on the path of the righteous, and grow in the knowledge of God. Thanks be to God! Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always! And also with you!

2

“ We Gather In God’s Presence...” Prelude Music (Please take time to prepare for worship and silence electronic devices) Greeting and Ministry Updates Introit “Oh, the Depth” Johnson

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and the knowledge of God Who has known the mind of the Lord, or has been God's counselor? How unsearchable God's judgment! How untraceable God's ways!

Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth! Amen!

Christ has shown us the way to eternal life; Christ is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. Christ calls us to love God with all our being, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Christ is the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. Now is the time of worship, to love God with all our hearts. We worship God, who has shown us the Way, who is the Truth, and leads us to Life.

Prayer *Hymn ‘Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness’ HOLY MANNA

See page 5

Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession

God of compassion, we pray for all vulnerable people; for the causes behind their susceptibility. We come to confess that often we have not even tried to become involved in changing people’s environment, or easing their distress. We confess that we make excuses to cover our blindness or deafness to people’s needs; and instead, wait for someone else to offer their help and to do the things we should at least be attempting to do. Generous God, challenge us afresh to be your people now in this time and place; so that justice is not just a slogan, but an action carried out in love and sensitivity for God’s people. Hear our prayers, O Lord…

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost The liturgical color today is green representing the growth and mission of the church!

7

Director: Brittany Bryan

Teachers: Bible – Roxanne Rhymer Music – Tama McConnell Recreation – Tate DeWalt

Swim – Rachel Himes Arts & Crafts – Amy Stewart Himes

Counselors:

Joshua Gomez Jessica Gibbs

Gregory Christian Sonrisa O’Neal

Junior Counselors: Diego Villegas

Gabriel Christian Jaela Auguste Solyce O’Neal

Swim Staff:

Haley Jennings Isabel Villegas

David Dawson III

Helper: Carlotta Bartolome

Summer Camp 2019 continues this week. Please keep the campers and the following staff in your prayers.

MUSIC & ARTS UPDATES

Calling All Dancers! The Dance Ministry will be performing in worship on Sunday, July 28th;

ALL are welcome to participate, regardless of age or experience! For more information, contact Camille McKayle-Stoltz and/or sign up

on the sheet on the table in the back of the Sanctuary.

Mr. Ken Medema's Marvelous Music Ministry The wonderful Ken Medema will be returning to St. Thomas in the fall!(October 28th through November 7th). If you were able to witness his

ability to touch hearts and lives through his ministry of hope, healing, and joy, you know what a blessing it is for us to be able to host his second visit!

In addition to offering a special concert at STRC, Ken hopes to visit as many schools, assisted-living facilities, and other venues as possible.

Volunteers are needed to help plan and coordinate his schedule; a sign-up sheet is available in the back of the Sanctuary.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be of service by helping Ken share his gifts with the widest possible audience!

For more info, contact Chanelle.

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STRC Staff

Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Neevel Minister of Music & Arts: Chanelle Schaffer Church Administrator: Dawn Wheatley Comissiong Operations Administrator: Vicky Gomez Christian Maintenance Supervisor: Charles Edwards STRC @ LPCC Directors: Noel Regalado and Lucy Sutton Website Manager: Phyllis Carrozza

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 PO Box 301769 St. Thomas, VI 00803

Website: www.stthomasreformedchurch.org Email: mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org STRC “APP” free from iTunes and Google Play

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stthomasreformedchurch/

PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK*: For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Marilyn Salmon, Ron

Nimmo’s brother James, Georgeann McNicholas’ sister Ann, Mary Howe’s sister Ann, Edye Ciaccia’s brother in law Ron, Vicky & Adam Christian and Linda Gidley.

STRC Prison Ministry: - Delory Tatem: God’s blessing, favor and peace to strengthen his heart and guide his thoughts - Prince Hawar-Rolle: Blessings and protection, guidance and humility from the Creator - Reinaldo Corneiro: Gratitude for waking up, help to be a better man, to look after family, friends and enemies.

*If you would like prayers added to our Sunday prayer list please contact Pastor Jeff at mail@stthomasreformedchurch.org or call the church office at

340-776-8255

St. Thomas Reformed Church

July 14, 2019

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Founded in 1660

All are welcome

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ