Hyde Park Community United Methodist ChurchSharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

ENTRANCE

Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack.

PRELUDE: “Breathe On Me, Breath of God” Edwin T. ChildsBrenda Portman, organist

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION: O living and loving God, prepare our hearts for what You have for us this morning. Give us ears to hear Your good news, hearts to receive it, minds to comprehend it and the faith to live it. We offer ourselves in worship and praise. Amen.

*CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 118)O give thanks to the Lord, for this is the day that the Lord has made;Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

*HYMN: “This Is the Day” UMH #657

*INVOCATION (from Psalm 118) God, maker of heaven and earth, thank You for the gift of this day. When we cry out to You, You answer. We give thanks to You, O God, for You are good; Your steadfast love endures forever. Amen.

PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE

ANTHEM: “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship” Arr. Brenda PortmanSteve Dauterman, baritone, with Brenda Portman, piano

WORD OF WITNESS Emily Burns & Sam Heaton, Summer Impact Interns

THE SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM UMH #39Seated congregation sings the following as the participants gather at the font:

Jesus, Friend, so kind and gentle, little ones we bring to thee;Grant to them thy dearest blessing, let thine arms around them be;Now enfold them in thy goodness, from all danger keep them free.

Presenting for Baptism:Avery Jane Goodwin Daughter of Curt & Haley Goodwin

Seated congregation sings the following:Grant to us a deep compassion for thy children everywhere.May we see our human family free from sorrow and despair,And behold thy kingdom glorious, in our world so bright and fair.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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 forever. Amen.

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: 2 Samuel 12:1-7a Pew Bible OT page 285This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

SERMON: “Friends for the Journey: Everyone Needs a Nathan” Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns

Benefits from A Friend like Nathan:

They _________________________. (2 Samuel 12:7) They speak _________________________ (2 Samuel 12:7-11)“Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves those who speak what is right.” (Proverbs 16:13)

PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

Call to Prayer: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH #472 verse 1 & 2

God of wisdom and grace, forgive us from turning away from those like Nathan who speak the truth. When the truth is difficult to hear, open our ears to hear Your voice.Forgive us, Lord.

(silent meditation)

God of love and power, give us the courage to step up like Nathan and speak the truth in love, even when it is difficult. Fill us with Your power so that our voices can be instruments of Your peace and truth.Fill us, Lord, with Your peace and power.

(silent meditation)

Call to Prayer: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH #472 verse 3

OFFERTORY: “Like a River Glorious” Arr. Brenda Portman

*THE PRESENTATION and DOXOLOGY UMH #94Praise 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!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN: “Take My Life, and Let It Be” UMH #399

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “Psalm 19” Benedetto Marcello

*Please stand as you are able.Join together in reading/singing the bold type.

UMH - United Methodist HymnalTFWS - The Faith We Sing

INVITATION TO PRAY“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

DEATH: Sympathy to Johanna Swords and family, in the death of her husband, Herbert Swords, on Friday, July 10. Sympathy also to Miriam & Tim Riker - daughter & son-in-law. Sympathy cards can be sent to Frasier Meadow Retirement Community / 350 Ponca Place Apt. 265 / Boulder, CO 80303 (Johnanna’s address).MARRIAGE: Elizabeth Marlatt & Christopher Murdoch were married in the Sanctuary on July 18. OUR CHURCH FAMILY:

Staff & Their Families: Lisa Foley, Sarah PutmanMen & Women in the Military*: Tom Collini, Specialist, U.S. Army (son of Mike & Rita Collini)Our Church Ministries: Hospitality Ministry, Connect Groups, Sunday Morning Worship

A PRAYER FOR RENEWALLoving God,we ask for the gift of Your Holy Spiritto help us pray as we ought. Holy Spirit: help us.

We ask for the energy and vision of Your Spiritfor those who are tiring in the battle against injustice and oppression:for those exhausted by the struggle with poverty and hunger.

We ask for the hope and comfort of Your Spiritfor those whose lives are overshadowed by illness or pain;for those whose lives are darkened by sorrow or bereavement.

We ask for the peace and joy of Your Spiritfor those living in the shadow of war and violence;for those eaten up by guilt and anxietyand whose Christian life has become hard and dry.

We ask for the guidance and strength of Your Spiritfor those uncertain as to how to use their time, talents and gifts;for those tempted to do what is wrong.

We ask for the love and courage of your Spiritfor those reaching out to comfort the distressed;for those reaching out to others with the Good News of Christ.

Loving God, we ask for the assurance of Your Spiritto know your presence with us in our daily lives:in our relationships; in our work and service;in our worship; in our times of joy and pain.Holy Spirit: help us. In Jesus’ name: Amen.

(from the Church of Scotland)

*We want to include prayers for any active duty men & women in the military. Please send the information to lgarrison@hpcumc.org.

Liturgist: Dave JenningsAcolyte: Madeline Ronningen

9:00 Grace Chapel Communion: Gabe Blumer

The Altar Flowers today are given to the glory of Godin loving memory of our dear Jim Swallen by the Swallen Family.

Welcome to WorshipWe are glad you have joined us today! Please sign the friendship/attendance pad and join us in the Welcome Center after worship for coffee, fellowship & information. If you are a visitor, please stop by our Hospitality Desk in the Welcome Center as we have a gift for you. The following assistive devices are available: assistive listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system and large print hymnals & order of worship.

News & Happenings is included in your worship bulletin and in our weekly e-mail news. Visit us online at hydeparkchurch.org for a comprehensive view of our ministries.

View live worship every Sunday at 9:30 am online. In addition, recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website in both video and audio format. The 9:30 am service from the previous week can be heard each Sunday on WCVX (1160 AM) at 1:00 pm.

Nursery (9:30 am & 11:00 am) Drop off your child in Room 120:

Infants Room 120 1 year olds Room 119 2 year olds Room 118

Summer Children’s Sunday School (9:30 am - Lower Level):

Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) Room 8 Early Elementary (Ages 5 – Kindergarten) Room 8 Middle Elementary (1st & 2nd Grade) Room 8 Older Elementary (3rd Grade) Room 8

Tweens (4th, 5th, & 6th Grade) Room 9

Kids Worship (Will resume Fall 2015)

Children (3 years old to 2nd grade) begin worship with their families in the sanctuary and then are invited to attend a special children’s program after the Children’s Moment. Pick up your child in Room 8.

Children’s Choirs (Will resume Fall 2015)

Children from Kindergarten - 6th grade begin 11:00 am worship with their families in the sanctuary and are then invited and escorted to attend children’s choirs. Pick up your child in their respective room. Joy Singers (Grades K-2) Sunshine Singers (Grades 3-6)Tracey Payling - Director Dana Calhoun - Director

Student Ministry Bible Study 9:20 am Middle School & High School Room 302

Summer Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Pentecost Bible Study Library FaithWeavers Room 205

NEXT SUNDAY, 7/26: We continue with our sermon series: “Friends for the Journey. Pastor Doug will be at the Hyde Park location, and Pastor Ian will be at Nast Community. Pastor Doug’s sermon, “Everyone Needs a Paul” is based on Galatians 6:1-6. Everyone needs a “Yoda” for a friend; someone who is a mentor, a guru, a coach, a spiritual teacher/director; someone’s shoulders to stand on. Join us next Sunday, and invite a friend, relative, acquaintance, or neighbor to join you!

Join us for worship:

Hyde Park Community Worship:

Sunday - 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary

September - May2nd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30 pm, Sanctuary - Taizé WorshipNast Community Worship:

Sunday - 9:30 am, Sanctuary

Holy Communion:

1st Sunday of the Month at all Services

All other Sundays 9:00 am, Chapel (Hyde Park)

Hyde Park Community1345 Grace Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45208513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org

Nast Community1310 Race St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org