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 Kings 19:1–15a, Psalm 42, Galatians 3:23–29, Luke 8:26–39.

Today at Gary Church Reflections on the Holy Land June 16, 10 a.m. in Commons C and June 23, 10 a.m. in the Chapel Hear reflections from Gary Church members who traveled to Israel and Jordan this spring. Gary Kids & Gary Youth Kids’ Church

Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room on the lower level

Kindergarten–Grade 5 meet in the Lower Level Lobby 10 a.m. Sunday School

Preschool 3’s–Kindergarten meet in the Preschool Room

Grades 1–5 meet in Gamon Hall

Grades 6–7 meet in the Heritage Room

Grades 8–12 meet in the Sr. High Room

Upcoming Sundays

Inner Walls Art Expo June 30, 10 a.m. in the Commons Artists from the Burning Bush art show Inner Walls will be present in the Commons. All ages are invited to view their works and hear their stories. Children will enjoy a special craft station to create their own artistic piece! Table Talk July 14, 10:30 a.m. and Aug. 11, 12 p.m. in the Commons Members of the Gary Task Force on United Methodism and Human Sexuality will be available for informal, grace-filled conversation about the 2019 Special Session of the UM General Conference and subsequent Judicial Council ruling.

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

Jan Adair, Jessica Bianco, Heidi Brewer, Bob Bucklin, Ben Cary, Zack Clarke, Jim & Carol Eaton, Dixie Hawthorne, Pat Hill, Betty Jeppsen, Norvis Land, Chris Loken, Dan Meeks, Jim Trieschmann, Jack & Shirley Williamson

Serving Today 9 a.m. Service Greeters Joe & Lois Davisson, Keith & Terri Nystrom, Rick, Renee & Mirna Conrad Welcome Desk Michelle Younkin, Beverly Bassler, Phyllis Geyer Ushers Chuck Miller, Paul Calderwood, Sam Calderwood, Joe Davisson, David Plate, Dick Raber, Lisa Rozwat 11 a.m. Service Greeters Bob & Fern Evelhoch, Phyllis Hamilton, Jean Doyle Welcome Desk Terry Balke Ushers Bob Hawkins, Bill Austin, Michael Graves, Doug & Tammy Halenza, George King Musician: Kevin Lange (organ, piano) Sound Technicians: John Brunner, Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Ellie Phillips, Ethan Phillips, David Rush, Tony Venezia Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Kevin Lange, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam Keller, Raven Larkin, Deb Evans, 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

Gary United Methodist Church

Trinity Sunday June 16, 2019 9 & 11 a.m.

*Please stand as you are able.

Congregation reads bold print.

Congregational song book is the hard cover Hymnal found in the pew racks. Prelude (9 a.m.) Prelude in E-flat, Op 101 No 3: C. V. Stanford Allegro non troppo (11 a.m.) We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations H. Ernest Nichol Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA) John B. Dykes arrangements by William Phemister

The tune NICAEA is named for the Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325) at which church leaders began to formulate the doctrine of the Trinity. William Phemister, piano Mission and Ministry at Gary Church *Call to Worship Take heart! For we are gathered in the Father’s presence to proclaim the wonders of the Lord. Get up! For we are beckoned by the Risen Son to respond to grace undeserved. God is calling us! For we are united by the Spirit to follow Jesus on the way. Come, let us worship God. *Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty 64 (Stanzas 1, 3, and 4) Opening Prayer God our Father, our Creator, who made the heavens and earth, we are your children, and we are in awe of all you have made. Christ the Son, our Redeemer and Savior, you lived and died for us all. You live again, and have prepared the way for us. Holy Spirit, the Sustainer, you move in us and among us. We follow your wisdom and feel your presence. God, Triune, Three-in-One, help us to know you more fully. Guide us in this time of worship. Amen.

Scripture Lesson Romans 5:1-5 Pew Bible p. 942 *John 16:12-15 Pew Bible p. 902

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God!

Readers: Christa Tooley (9 a.m.), Kathy Oswalt (11 a.m.) *Hymn of Faith We Join in Proclaiming ASH GROVE (9 a.m.) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 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 a.m.) 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. We join in proclaiming the faith we believe in— that God is Creator and we are God's own. We trust in Christ Jesus and gladly receive him, for we have been blessed by the love he has shown. Christ died and is risen and, one with the Father, he reigns now in heaven, still loving the earth. The Spirit of God that moved over the waters now moves here among us, empow’ring God’s church.

O God, we have pondered through years of our hist’ry how you can be Father and Spirit and Son. We’ve prayed and we’ve studied and called it a myst’ry that you are three persons and yet you are one. Creating and saving, your church here renewing, you still are one God working many good ways. May we humbly thank you for all you are doing! O God in three persons, we offer you praise.

~ Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Biblical References: Genesis 1–2; Galatians 3:26; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; John 15:13; Matthew 28:6; Acts 1:6-11; Acts 2; John 10:30; 2 Corinthians 13:14. Tune: Traditional Welsh melody, ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D (“Let All Things Now Living”). Copyright © 2015 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. New Hymns: www.carolynshymns.com . Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Children’s Time (9 a.m.) Carey Bebar Sermon “Creator-Savior-Guide” Rev. JoAnne Chase 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

Please refrain from applause in a spirit of prayer. (9 a.m.) We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations H. Ernest Nichol William Phemister, piano arr. William Phemister (11 a.m.) Meditation on RESIGNATION Robert Hebble

My Shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is His name.

*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! *Hymn We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 569 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 3) *Closing Prayer of Commitment Creator, Savior, and Guide, send us out to live lives that glorify you. Help us to be people of peace. Empower us to recognize your call in our families, in our communities, in our work places and schools, in our churches, and in our world. Amen. *Benediction Postlude Trumpet Tune in D David N. Johnson It’s summer and Gary is in session! Our summer Sunday morning schedule includes:

Worship Services at 9 and 11 a.m. every week

Kids’ Church during the 9 a.m. service every week

10 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages throughout June

Hands-on, intergenerational mission projects at 10 a.m. on July 14 and Aug. 11

Weekly 10 a.m. Sunday School resuming on Aug. 25

Plan to make Gary a summer destination!