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Gary United Methodist Church
14th Sunday of Pentecost
September 10, 2017 9:00 & 11:00 AM
*Please stand as you are able.
Congregation reads bold print.
Congregational song books are the hard cover Hymnal and the smaller flexible book,
The Faith We Sing, both found in the pew racks.
Prelude (9:00) Festival Fanfare Charles Callahan Dr. Terry Schwartz, trumpet
(11:00) Hark, Creation’s Alleluia Howard Helvey
(Congregation sings on the final stanza, printed in bulletin.) Chancel Choir; Dr. Terry Schwartz, trumpet
Mission and Ministry at Gary Church
Introit Timbrel and Dance Kevin McChesney Altar Bells
*Call to Worship
Let us gather together in the loving spirit of the Lord!
Let us each set aside all that might draw our hearts away from
Christ.
May nothing this day keep us from lifting our hearts to the Lord!
For in Christ we are one Church; let our witness of love be true.
Then let us lift our voices in song and praise for God’s grace.
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
*Hymn God, Whose Love Is Reigning o’er Us Hymnal 100 (Stanzas, 1, 4, and 5)
Opening Prayer
Holy God, we sing your songs of praise, rejoicing in your love.
We know that when we gather, you are here with us. Build us into
a faithful community—a community that cares for one another and
listens to one another in love. Living your law of love, help us follow
you onto new paths. Amen.†
*Doxology OLD 100TH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God all creatures here below;
praise God above ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Hymn We Are Called TFWS 2172
*Benediction
*Postlude HANOVER (Ye Servants of God) Alec Rowley
†From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2017. © 2016 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission.
Scripture Lesson Romans 13:8-14 Pew Bible p. 948
*Matthew 18:15-20 p. 823
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Readers: Andy Tooley (9:00), Andy Majernik (11:00)
*Hymn of Faith The Gift of Love Hymnal 408
(9:00) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 5 are invited to come forward during the hymn.
After the Children’s Time, those in Grades 4–5 will worship with their families, while
children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 may follow their leaders downstairs to Kids’ Church.
(11:00) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service.
Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers.
Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs. from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lower level.
Children’s Time (9:00) Carey Bebar
Sermon “Life-Giving Love” Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen.
Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings
(9:00) Hark, Creation’s Alleluia Howard Helvey
(Congregation sings on the final stanza, printed in bulletin.) Chancel Choir; Dr. Terry Schwartz, trumpet
(11:00) Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr J. S. Bach
Edited by William Phemister
All glory be to God on high, who has our race befriended! To us no harm shall now
come nigh, the feud at least is ended: The goodwill of our God shall reign, and peace
shall dwell on earth again; oh thank him for his goodness.
Gary United Methodist Church
— Affiliated with Winfield Community United Methodist Church —
224 N. Main, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 668-3100 / Fax: (630) 668-8279
Email: [email protected] Website: www.garychurch.org
Congregational Care
Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week.
Jan Adair, Charlie Castino, Jim & Carol Eaton, Anna Gorski, Barbara Heeley, Pat Hill,
Mary Louise Lewis, Dan Meeks, Jeff Nankervis, Lenna Siens, Roger & Jan Sutfin, Jim
Trieschmann, Jack & Shirley Williamson
Our Sympathy to
Virginia Blackwell, Marty, Melinda, Elysse, and Josh Keske on the death of Virginia’s
brother, Richard (Dick) Doctor, on Sept. 2.
The Family of Mitzi LaMaster. Mitzi passed away on Sept. 4. Visitation will be held on
Sept. 12 in Gary’s Sanctuary from 11:30 a.m. until the start of the Memorial Service at
1 p.m.
Congratulations to
Paul & Joan Stevens on the birth of their great-grandchildren, Connor James and Ava Rose
Stevens, children of Philip & Kirstin Stevens, on Sept. 4.
Today’s Altar flowers are given by
Roger & Rev. Jan Sutfin in celebration of their 60th Wedding Anniversary .
Serving Today
9:00 a.m. Service Greeters Dave, Liesl, Alyn & Chase Mann, Chuck Miller, Rona Purpura
Welcome Desk Dirk & Shelley Schilling, Chuck Miller
Ushers Mark Klage, Mike Ashby, Arlene Gates, Norvis Land, Marge Merriman,
Roger Sanstrom
11:00 a.m. Service
Greeters Jeff, Kim, Connor & Hannah Shrigley, Bob Hawkins
Welcome Desk Don & Shelley Kenyon
Ushers Verne Bintz, Barbara Holmes, Ken Kush, Neal Smith, Rob Whiting
Musicians: Dr. Lance J. Peeler (organ, piano), Jennifer Whiting (Chancel Choir), Sharon
Schmidt (Altar Bells)
Sound Technicians: Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Tony Venezia
Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson,
Jennifer Whiting, Dr. Lance J. Peeler, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna,
Pam Keller, Shelley Bornstein, Rebecca Roell, Dave Brewer, Deb Hafner, Mike Capra
Mission Statement
Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior
Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents
Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love
Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ
Proclaim God's grace and Good News
Welcome Guests!
We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We invite you to complete the Welcome
Card in the pew pocket and stop by the Welcome Desk on the main level outside the west
Sanctuary entrance to receive a gift and more information about our ministries.
Hearing aid devices are available (including the neck loop for telecoil programs).
Large print song sheets are also available. Please see an usher for assistance.
Next Week’s Lectionary Readings
We invite you to include the lectionary readings in your devotion times. Readings for
next week are Exodus 14:19–31, Exodus 15:1b-11, 20–21, Romans 14:1–12, and
Matthew 18:21–35.
Today at Gary Church
Adult Ministries at 10:00 a.m.
Sanctuary Ringers Adult Bell Ensemble In the Bell Room, led by Sharon Schmidt
Understanding Islam in the Age of ISIS and Islamophobia
Sept. 10, 17, and 24, in the Chapel, led by Azam Nizamuddin
Join attorney and professor Azam Nizamuddin who will help us unpack the religion of Islam in
today’s confusing public sphere.
Sticky Faith for Families
Sept. 10–Oct. 8, in the Anderson Room, led by Alexa Isaac
How do we create a long-term faith in students? Our Sticky Faith team is eager to share what
they have learned from the Fuller Youth Institute. Parents and grandparents of all ages and
anyone interested in learning about Sticky Faith are encouraged to attend.
This Afternoon
Explore Membership 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room If you are considering membership at Gary Church, please join us. Participants are also
encouraged to attend “Explore Gary” on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in Commons E. Note change in
date.
Gary Kids and Gary Youth
9:00 a.m. Kids’ Church
Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room on the lower level
Kindergarten–Grade 3 meet in the Lower Level Lobby
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room
Kindergarten–Grade 5 meet in Gamon Hall
Grades 6–7 meet in the Heritage Room
Confirmation (Grade 8) meets in the Jr. High Room
Grades 9–12 meet in the Sr. High Room
Music Ensembles
Glory Ringers Bell Ensemble (Grades 7–12) meets in the Bell Room at 11:00 a.m.
Broken Together Youth Ensemble (Grades 6-12) meets in the Choir Room at 12:30 p.m.