Gary United Methodist Church

Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 10, 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 Prelude 20 in C Minor Chopin Gray Cicmanec, piano

Mission and Ministry at Gary Church

Introit Holy Manna William Moore

Anna and Jack Mathis, piano arr. Robert D. Vandall

*Call to Worship Rev. JoAnne Chase

You have sent your prophets with counsel, but we prefer the words

of the nations.

Help us listen to your voice, O Lord.

You have sent your laws with truth, but we prefer the laws of

the nations.

Help us listen to your voice, O Lord.

You have sent your Word Incarnate, but we prefer our own means

of salvation.

Forgive us, O Lord.

*Hymn My Hope Is Built 368

Opening Prayer

O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your

inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by

your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our

Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one

God, for ever and ever. Amen.

*Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Through north and south and east and west,

May God’s immortal name be blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Till everywhere beneath the sun,

God’s Kingdom come, God’s will is done.

O Praise Him, O Praise Him, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Recognition of Graduates

*Hymn He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought 128

*Benediction

*Postlude Toccata (Symphonie V) Charles M. Widor Dr. William Crosbie

Responsive Reading Psalm 138 853

Scripture Lesson 1 Samuel 8:4–20 Pew Bible p. 230

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Readers: Jennifer Castino (9:00), Andy Majernik (11:00)

*Hymn of Faith

If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee 142

(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 “Such as All the Other Nations Have”

Rev. Brian Felker Jones

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) Invention No. 8 in F Major J. S. Bach Gray Cicmanec, piano

(11:00) Andante Charles Wood

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, Merle Baldwin, Dave & Heidi Brewer, Jim & Carol Eaton, Anna Gorski, Jamie

Grubb, Barbara Heeley, Sally Bintz, 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

Our sympathy to

Gerry & Sharon Schmidt on the death of Sharon’s cousin, Martha Swartz, on June 1

Today’s altar flowers are given by

Virginia Blackwell in memory of Dave Roe’s birthday today

Serving Today

9:00 a.m. Service

Greeters Patrick, Kirsten & Andrew McCluskey, Jeff, Christy, Brenden, Caden, &

Zoe Bohmer, Rachel, Matt, Danny & Tony Janiak

Welcome Desk Dirk & Shelley Schilling, Phyllis Geyer

Ushers Mark Klage, Mike Ashby, Arlene Gates, Norvis Land, Marge Merriman,

Roger Sanstrom

11:00 a.m. Service Greeters Don & Shelley Kenyon, Gil & Lola Lehman

Welcome Desk Dick & Nancy Seloover

Ushers Verne Bintz, Barbara Holmes, Kathy Oswalt, Neal Smith, Rob Whiting

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

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 1 Samuel 15:34–16:13, Psalm 20, Psalm 72, 2 Corinthians 5:6–10 (11–13), 14–17,

and Mark 4:26–34.

Today at Gary Church

Please note: Sunday School for all ages continues at 10:00 a.m. through June 24 and will

resume on Aug. 26. Gary Kids’ Church at 9:00 a.m. continues throughout the summer.

Adult Ministries

Mary and Jezebel

At 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel, led by Rev. JoAnne Chase

Have you ever wanted to meet Mary, mother of Jesus, face-to-face and ask her a question?

Would you like to meet Jezebel in person? Join us for a fun opportunity to do just that as we

explore two very different women—one from the Old Testament and the other from the

New—one selfish and self-absorbed and the other both generous and faithful.

Great Figures of the New Testament

At 10:00 a.m. in the Anderson Room through June 24, facilitated by Cliff Hill Join us for a DVD-based series by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. In this study we will encounter

portraits of the cast of 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 Good Samaritan

and the Prodigal Son.

VBS/BLAST Camp Volunteer Meeting At 4:00 p.m. in the Activity Center

All VBS and BLAST volunteers are encouraged to attend to receive materials for their roles,

meet their ministry teams—and enjoy a dessert bar.

Gary Kids & Gary Youth

Today is Step-Up Sunday. Children and students of all ages will “step-up” a grade level for

Christian Education in summer and fall.

9:15 a.m. Gary 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

Gary Kids Polar Blast Mini-VBS Sunday School Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room

Kindergarten–Grade 5 meet in Gamon Hall

Gary Youth

Grades 6–7 meet in the Heritage Room

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

Gary Youth Step-up Sunday and Summer Kick-off Party 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in the Activity Center

We’ll kick-off our summer schedule by welcoming incoming sixth graders and celebrating

our graduating seniors. Join us for games and lunch to get the summer started!