Fifth Sunday after
Pentecost
We Gather as the Body of Christ
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND
FUNNY STORY
Pastor Bob Stewart
CENTERING WORDS (Amos 7, Colossians 1, Luke 10)
Pastor Bob Stewart
God sets a plumb line to judge how we care for our neighbor.
Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan to teach us how to be a good neighbor. Everything hangs in the balance.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Sharon Stewart
God calls to each one of us. Regardless of how long we have
been a Christian. Regardless of our experience or inexperience. Regardless of our training or lack thereof. God calls to each one of us, bidding us to faithfully follow. Let us answer God’s call and join our hearts, our minds, and all our strength as we worship the Lord God Almighty.
HYMN: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
UMC Hymnal #402
OLD TESTAMENT READING
(Amos 7:7-17)
Sharon Stewart – Liturgist
CHILDREN'S TIME with Pastor Bob
PREPARATION FOR PRAYER
My Tribute
UMC Hymnal #99
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Bob
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: Jesu, Jesu vs 1-4
UMC Hymnal #432
GOSPEL LESSON Luke 10:25-37
MEDITATION Pastor Bob
We Are Called to Finish the Story
INVITATION TO OFFERING
Pastor Bob
One way that we show our committed journey is through the giving of our time, our talents and through our financial support of the church. Give as you are called and as you are able.
OFFERTORY
Amazing Grace vs. 1, 4 & 6
UMC Hymnal #432
BLESSING OF THE OFFERING (Unison)
(Luke 10) Pastor Bob
We belong to you, O God – heart, soul, mind and strength. All that we have belongs to you. Bless these gifts to do your good work in the world, in the name of Christ.
Amen.
HYMN: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
TFWS #2171
BENEDICTION (Psalm 82, Colossians 1, Luke 10)
Pastor Bob
Go forth in the strength of God’s glorious power.
Go forth in the hope and peace of Christ.
Go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Go forth as a neighbor helping another neighbor in need.
Go with God!
SENDING FORTH HYMN
Shalom to You
UMH #666