Gary United Methodist Church

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

June 24, 2018 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 Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033 J. S. Bach Tony Lu, flute; Karis Hsu, bassoon

Wheaton College Music Camp Students

Mission and Ministry at Gary Church

Introit (9:00) Never Let Go of Me Jay Stocker

Vacation Bible School Campers

Kristen Stetzer, director; Michael Villanueva, guitar

*Call to Worship

Sing praises to God,

our courage and our strength.

Sing praises to God,

who is faithful and true.

Sing praises to God,

that we may be steadfast in our faith and true in our

discipleship.†

*Hymn How Firm a Foundation 529 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 5)

Opening Prayer

Mighty God, we come to sing your praises and to strengthen our

faith. Help us find our courage and strength when we need it most.

Help us reclaim our faithfulness when we are filled with doubt.

Help us discover our hope when we are plagued by worry and

despair. May our songs and praises rise to heaven. May they also

rise in our hearts and strengthen us each and every day.†

Scripture Lesson 1 Samuel 17:1a, 4–11, 32–49 Pew Bible p. 239

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Readers: Elaine McCluskey (9:00), Sharon Blanchard (11:00)

The Sacrament of Baptism (9:00) Insert

*Hymn of Faith Be Still, My Soul 534

(9:00) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 5 are invited to come forward during the hymn.

After the presentation, 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.

Vacation Bible School / BLAST Camp Celebration

Sermon “The Source of Our Strength ”

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

Danzas Argentinas Alberto Ginastera

II. Danza de la Moza Donosa

Elise Van Vuuren, piano, Wheaton College Music Camp Student

*Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise God all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn God of Love and God of Power 578 (Stanzas 1, 3, and 4)

*Benediction

*Postlude Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 Beethoven

III. Presto agitato Tony Lu, piano, Wheaton College Music Camp Student

Today in Worship We Welcome...

Our Vacation Bible School and BLAST Camp guests. We’re so glad you were with us this

week and have joined us for worship today.

Students from the Wheaton College Summer Music Camp. The camp’s founder and director

Dr. Mary Hopper has created this opportunity for high school age musicians to study with

Wheaton College music faculty in private lessons, master classes, and ensembles. Students

also participate in Bible study and chapel services as they focus on what it means to be a

Christian musician. We are grateful to receive their musical gifts today.

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 2 Samuel 1:1, 17–27, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 8:7–15, and Mark 5:21–43.

Today at Gary Church

Adult Ministries at 10:00 a.m.

Great Figures of the New Testament Resumes

Through July 1 in the Anderson Room, facilitated by Cliff Hill

Join us for a DVD-based series by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. We will encounter characters in the

New Testament, taking a fresh look at how they have been interpreted by both the secular

culture and the church. This week: The Samaritan Woman.

Post-BLAST Camp In the Chapel, led by Alexa Isaac

Come learn about this awesome week in a session designed for parents of kids who attended

the camp, but open to anyone who is interested.

Styrofoam Recycling Until 12 p.m. in the south driveway

Bring your rinsed food containers and solid packing materials in separate bags.

Gary Kids & Gary Youth

9:15 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

Grades 9–12 and graduated seniors meet in the Sr. High Room

Our summer programming begins next week. Please note: Kids’ Church at 9:00 a.m.

continues throughout the summer. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. for all ages resumes on

August 26.

†From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Edited by B. J. Beu, © 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission.

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: office@garychurch.org Website: www.garychurch.org

Congregational Care

Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week.

Jan Adair, Ryan Allen, Jocelyn Bernholdt, Dave & Heidi Brewer, Jim & Carol Eaton, Anna

Gorski, Jamie Grubb, Barbara Heeley, Sally Bintz, Dixie Hawthorne, Pat Hill, Terri Jolsway,

Mary Landreth, Lola Lehman, Mary Louise Lewis, Chris Loken, Dan Meeks, Debbie Riley,

Susie Saville, Lenna Siens, Jan Sutfin, Jim Trieschmann, James Wernicke, Jack & Shirley

Williamson

Congratulations!

Scott, Gretchan & Chloe Cline on the birth of their daughter and sister, Reagan Kelly Cline

on June 20. Grandparents are Phil & Sandy Cline.

Our sympathy to

Bob, Emily, Susan & Ben Peinsipp on the death of Bob’s uncle, Edward Grochecki, on

June 16

Jim & Lynn Cohick on the death of Jim’s mother, Norma Cohick, on June 17

Dan & June Hurd on the death of June’s brother, Merle Baldwin, on June 20

Today’s altar flowers are given by

Liz, Paula and Meghan in memory of Allan Milbratz

The Castino Family in honor of Carey Bebar, Mary Megan Bagnell, and all the Vacation

Bible School volunteers

Serving Today

9:00 a.m. Service

Greeters Gene & Deb Green, Holly Trueblood, Allison Klage, Nancy Turner

Welcome Desk Cindy Plate, Michelle Younkin, Kim Austin

Ushers Chuck Miller, Paul Calderwood, Sam Calderwood, Joe Davisson,

David Plate, Dick Raber, Lisa Rozwat

11:00 a.m. Service Greeters Brooks & Sharon Harder, Allene Harding, Kay Bertholdt

Welcome Desk Terry Balke

Ushers Bob Hawkins, Bill Austin, Michael Graves, Doug & Tammy Halenza,

George King

Sound Technicians: Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Tony Venezia

Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam

Keller, Raven Larkin, Dave Brewer, Deb Hafner, Mike & Donna 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