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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

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

Street Address 2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 Mailing Address 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*: Hannah Upp and her mother Barbara who is following more leads

since the ABC report aired. The family of Georgia Ann Murphy - she has been missing since Irmaria For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Marilyn Salmon and

Carole Doye (Doreen Heyne's sister-in-law)

*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

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: 2 Kings 5: 1 - 14 Psalm 30

Isaiah 66: 10 - 14 Psalm 66: 1 - 9

Galatians 6: (1-6), 7 - 16 Luke 10: 1 - 11, 16 - 20

St. Thomas Reformed Church

June 30, 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 Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth! Amen!

The Spirit is moving us, To care for the world God has given us, as stewards of God’s gifts. The Spirit is moving us, To follow Christ’s call to love our neighbors as ourselves. The Spirit is moving us, To boldly proclaim God’s reign of justice and peace. The Spirit is moving us now, in this time of worship: May we be filled with the Holy Spirit, for the holy work of God.

Introit “The Fruit of the Spirit” Casebow/Schaffer

Prayer *Hymn ‘You Call Us, Lord’ RHOSYMEDRE

See page 5

Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession

Holy One, we confess that we have failed to care for the gifts You have given us. We’ve consumed more than we need and misused the resources entrusted to us for generations. We’ve failed to love our neighbors as ourselves, when love is the greatest gift from You. At times, we have denied our gifts, refused to believe we have anything of use. Forgive us, O God, and call us into accountability. Forgive us, O God, and restore our faith and spirit. Forgive us, O God, and lead us into mutual responsibility to care for all You have given us. In the name of Christ we pray...

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

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WELCOME! A blessed Independence Day celebration to all! (July 3 - USVI / July 4 - U.S.A.) A special welcome to our off-island Summer Camp Staff (the DeWalt,

Himes and McConnell families). Also to their extended family and friends who celebrated the marriage of Rachel Himes and Tate DeWalt yesterday in our sanctuary! Summer Camp 2019 begins July 8. Please keep the campers and staff in

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

GIVING THANKS:

Leading Worship Today: Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jeff Neevel Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Andrew & Sara Neevel Greeters: Rhea Vasconcellos and Mark Chong Head Ushers: Dr. Adam Flowers , Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

COME CELEBRATE!

D’s 100th Birthday NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 7 IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE

CALENDAR

TODAY 10:00 a.m. 11:30 to noon

Sunday Worship YouthSong Rehearsal

Tue. July 2 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Salvation Army Lunch

Sat. July 6 11:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Bethlehem House Lunch

Sun. July 7 10:00 a.m. After service

Sunday Worship Birthday Celebration for Doris

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Christian Hearts in Love United

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Response ‘Love’ Traditional

Love, love, love, love; Christians, this is your call

Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all

Words of Assurance and Hope Friends, call to mind what God has done for you; think about how

God's love comes in fresh and surprising ways; reflect on the fruit

of the Spirit poured out upon you.

We will remember all the wonder, all the joy, all the mercy which is

ours. From the rich abundance of the Spirit's fruit, we will serve

others. Thanks be to God! Amen.

Solo “Have Thine Own Way” Miller Andrew Neevel

Have thine own way, Lord. Search me and try me, Savior I pray

Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still

Have thine own way, Lord; wounded and weary, help me, I pray

Fill with Thy Spirit, till all shall see Christ only, always living in me

Children’s Message

* Hymn 589 ‘Lord, I Want to Be A Christian’ Spiritual

“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Galatians 5: 1, 13 - 25 Page 1062

Message: “Freely Love!”

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Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn ‘Christian Hearts in Love United’ O DU LIEBE

See page 6

* Benediction

… Depart in peace

“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

Offering Offertory “We Can Be Kind” Friedman

Sara Neevel

So many things we can't control, so many hurts that happen everyday

So many heartaches that pierce the soul

So much pain that won't ever go away

How do we make it better? How do we make it through?

What can we do, when there's nothing we can do?

We can be kind, we can take care of each other

We can remember that deep down inside we all need the same things

And maybe we'll find, if we are there for each other

That together we'll weather whatever tomorrow may bring

Nobody really wants to fight, nobody really wants to go to war

If everyone wants to make things right, what are we always fighting for?

Does nobody want to see it? Does nobody understand?

The power to heal is right here in our hand

And it's not enough to talk about it, not enough to sing a song

We must walk the walk about it; you and I, do or die

We've got to try to get along

And maybe we'll find true peace of mind

If we always remember--we can be kind

* Doxology

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You Call Us, Lord

4

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn ‘Christian Hearts in Love United’ O DU LIEBE

See page 6

* Benediction

… Depart in peace

“...And Respond with Gratitude!”

Offering Offertory “We Can Be Kind” Friedman

Sara Neevel

So many things we can't control, so many hurts that happen everyday

So many heartaches that pierce the soul

So much pain that won't ever go away

How do we make it better? How do we make it through?

What can we do, when there's nothing we can do?

We can be kind, we can take care of each other

We can remember that deep down inside we all need the same things

And maybe we'll find, if we are there for each other

That together we'll weather whatever tomorrow may bring

Nobody really wants to fight, nobody really wants to go to war

If everyone wants to make things right, what are we always fighting for?

Does nobody want to see it? Does nobody understand?

The power to heal is right here in our hand

And it's not enough to talk about it, not enough to sing a song

We must walk the walk about it; you and I, do or die

We've got to try to get along

And maybe we'll find true peace of mind

If we always remember--we can be kind

* Doxology

5

You Call Us, Lord

6

Christian Hearts in Love United

3

Response ‘Love’ Traditional

Love, love, love, love; Christians, this is your call

Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all

Words of Assurance and Hope Friends, call to mind what God has done for you; think about how

God's love comes in fresh and surprising ways; reflect on the fruit

of the Spirit poured out upon you.

We will remember all the wonder, all the joy, all the mercy which is

ours. From the rich abundance of the Spirit's fruit, we will serve

others. Thanks be to God! Amen.

Solo “Have Thine Own Way” Miller Andrew Neevel

Have thine own way, Lord. Search me and try me, Savior I pray

Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still

Have thine own way, Lord; wounded and weary, help me, I pray

Fill with Thy Spirit, till all shall see Christ only, always living in me

Children’s Message

* Hymn 589 ‘Lord, I Want to Be A Christian’ Spiritual

“ ...To Hear God’s Word…”

Scripture Galatians 5: 1, 13 - 25 Page 1062

Message: “Freely Love!”

2

“ We Gather In God’s Presence...” Prelude Music (Please take time to prepare for worship and silence electronic devices)

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

The Spirit is moving us, To care for the world God has given us, as stewards of God’s gifts. The Spirit is moving us, To follow Christ’s call to love our neighbors as ourselves. The Spirit is moving us, To boldly proclaim God’s reign of justice and peace. The Spirit is moving us now, in this time of worship: May we be filled with the Holy Spirit, for the holy work of God.

Introit “The Fruit of the Spirit” Casebow/Schaffer

Prayer *Hymn ‘You Call Us, Lord’ RHOSYMEDRE

See page 5

Call to Confession Unison Prayer of Confession

Holy One, we confess that we have failed to care for the gifts You have given us. We’ve consumed more than we need and misused the resources entrusted to us for generations. We’ve failed to love our neighbors as ourselves, when love is the greatest gift from You. At times, we have denied our gifts, refused to believe we have anything of use. Forgive us, O God, and call us into accountability. Forgive us, O God, and restore our faith and spirit. Forgive us, O God, and lead us into mutual responsibility to care for all You have given us. In the name of Christ we pray...

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

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WELCOME! A blessed Independence Day celebration to all! (July 3 - USVI / July 4 - U.S.A.) A special welcome to our off-island Summer Camp Staff (the DeWalt,

Himes and McConnell families). Also to their extended family and friends who celebrated the marriage of Rachel Himes and Tate DeWalt yesterday in our sanctuary! Summer Camp 2019 begins July 8. Please keep the campers and staff in

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

GIVING THANKS:

Leading Worship Today: Ministers: All the people of the church Preaching: Rev. Jeff Neevel Music: Chanelle Schaffer, Andrew & Sara Neevel Greeters: Rhea Vasconcellos and Mark Chong Head Ushers: Dr. Adam Flowers , Joel Comissiong Audio/Video: James Cobb

COME CELEBRATE!

D’s 100th Birthday NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 7 IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE

CALENDAR

TODAY 10:00 a.m. 11:30 to noon

Sunday Worship YouthSong Rehearsal

Tue. July 2 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Salvation Army Lunch

Sat. July 6 11:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Bethlehem House Lunch

Sun. July 7 10:00 a.m. After service

Sunday Worship Birthday Celebration for Doris

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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

Contact Information Office Phone 340-776-8255

Street Address 2105 Crystal Gade # 5 St. Thomas, VI 00802-6661 Mailing Address 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*: Hannah Upp and her mother Barbara who is following more leads

since the ABC report aired. The family of Georgia Ann Murphy - she has been missing since Irmaria For healing and hope: Dr. Mark Livingston, Marilyn Salmon and

Carole Doye (Doreen Heyne's sister-in-law)

*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

Lectionary Scripture Readings for this week: 2 Kings 5: 1 - 14 Psalm 30

Isaiah 66: 10 - 14 Psalm 66: 1 - 9

Galatians 6: (1-6), 7 - 16 Luke 10: 1 - 11, 16 - 20

St. Thomas Reformed Church

June 30, 2019

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Founded in 1660

All are welcome

In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ