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: office@garychurch.org 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.