In-Person Sunday Morning at 9:30 am
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Pre-Recorded Worship Service
July 24, 2022
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Order of Worship
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
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BOLD indicates congregational SPEAKING participation
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GATHERING AS THE BODY OF CHRIST
Prelude
"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"
UMH #133
Welcome and Sharing of Announcement
A Time to Make Connections
(in-person service only)
Introit
"Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling"
by Will L. Thompson
Nancy Burns and Mark Johnson, vocalists, and Matt Cron, pianist
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*Call to Worship
Liturgist: We gather to hear what the Holy One will speak.
People: God will speak peace to the faithful, those who turn to love in their hearts.
Liturgist: Surely wholeness is at hand for those who stand in awe.
People: Show us your steadfast love, Holy One, and grant us your wholeness and peace.
Liturgist: Let steadfast love and faithfulness meet us today
People: Let us worship the God who calls us.
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Opening Prayer
Feed us with your word, Jesus. With new perspectives, and a vision of your presence, refresh our hearts this day. Be present in our midst, that we might hear your voice and respond to your call. Amen.
Opening Hymn
"Take Time to Be Holy"
UMH #395 (vs. 1 & 2)
Children’s Time
Courtney Till
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Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer
Prayer Response
"Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying"
TFWS #2193
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ATTENTION TO THE WORD OF GOD
Scripture Reading: Luke 11: 5-13
5 And he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.’ 7 And he answers from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything out of friendship, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs. 9 “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 Is there anyone among you who, if your child asked for[e] a fish, would give a snake instead of a fish? 12 Or if the child asked for an egg, would give a scorpion? 13 If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit[f] to those who ask him!”
Liturgist: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
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Please click and see the following You Tube Video
“Vending Machine Prayer”
(online only)
Message
“Prayer Changes Us, Not God"
Pastor Seok-Hwan
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Message in Music
“It Is Well with My Soul”
Philip P. Bliss
Nancy Burns and Mark Johnson, vocalists, Matt Cron, pianist
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Offering
"I Need Thee Every Hour"
UMH #397 (vs. 1 & 4)
Doxology
UMH # 95
*Offertory Prayer
Generous Giver, having received so much from you, we offer our tithes and offerings into your hands, that they may bring hope and gladness to a hurting world. Amen.
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*Closing Hymn
“Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
UMH #382
Blessing and Sending Forth
As you have received Christ Jesus, continue to live your lives in him. Remain rooted and built up in him, abounding in thanksgiving and established in true faith, just as you were taught. Forgiven, loved, and filled with the Holy Spirit, let us go in peace to love and serve the world. Amen.
Postlude
Finale in D Major
Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens
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Online Service
Liturgist: Nancy Burns
Video: Sharon Lipp
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In-Person Services
Liturgist: Nancy Keelan
Usher/Greeter: Roy Higgins
Projection: Sharon Lipp
Sound: Valarie Wilder
Organist: Matt Cron
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Our Mission Statement
“God calls us to be disciples of Jesus, building community through service and fellowship and sharing the love of Christ with all.”
Our Openness Statement
“The United Methodist Church of Westford is an open and welcoming community of Christian Faith. Without any exceptions, we welcome anyone who seeks to love and to serve God.”
Please click here for “A Statement of Our Openness”.
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