July 27, 2025 7th Sunday after Pentecost
TESTAMONIES, MIRACLES AND MUSIC
Restrooms are located in the Fellowship Hall and downstairs across from the kitchen.
“+” Indicates that you are invited to stand
Gathering
Prelude Pianist
Welcome and Announcements
+Call To Worship:
Leader: The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
People: My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation.
Leader: He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior.
People: For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
Leader: The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior!
People: Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.
+Opening Prayer (in unison):
We do not find it easy to speak of how we do not live as your people, but you call us to share our weaknesses and failures with you, Inviting God. Tempted to think your salvation is for a select few, we put up barriers for others. Clinging to all you give to us, we are reluctant to share with those in need. Surrounded by evil and violence, we find it easier to close ranks with those just like us, rather than seeking peace and reconciliation for our world. Forgive us, God of our salvation. Open our hearts to our siblings in Christ all around us. Open our minds to the word of hope you speak to us. Open our spirits to the presence of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who flings wide the open doors of your kingdom, that all might find life with you. AMEN
Sharing the Love of Christ
+Hymn “Old Time Religion” (see insert)
Moment with Children & Youth
(Congregation will sing “Jesus Loves Me” as the children gather)
Pennies for Jesus (This goes to purchase items for the Organ Cave Blessing Box and Lending Library.)
Offertory Prayer
Offering (Giving of Ourselves and Our Gifts to God)
+Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH 95)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures hear below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Praises and Prayer Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
TESTIMONIES, MIRACLES AND MUSIC – Open to All
The Altar Call
(The Alter is always open. Please feel free at any time to come forward for prayer.)
+Closing Hymn “I’ll Fly Away” (see insert)
Benediction: As you depart from this house of worship, please pass the peace for the love of Christ!!! (Fist bumps)
Postlude________________________________________________________
+Indicates standing for all who are physically able
LECTIONARY THIS WEEK: Hosea 1:2-10 Psalm 85 Colossians2:6-19 Luke 11:1-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We will have out Back to School Bash Pool Party August 17, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm at Hart’s Run Pool. Food provided. Invite a friend or two. Come and enjoy the fun.
We will have Communion on August 3, 2025.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Today 9:15am Worship
Thursday 6:30pm Yoga at Trinity
VITAL SIGNS
Worship Attendance: 37 (30 adults) Sunday School: 7 Worship Offering: $695.00
Elizabeth Chapel’s Prayer List
Dorothy Hylton Deanna Hylton Wayne Williams Lee Gillespie
Willie Hylton Mel Dobbins Steve Baker
Kelly Defibaugh Bob Plotner Dan Perry Katie McNeely
(**Please note that a name will stay on for 3 weeks so if there is someone that needs to remain on the list or someone to add please call the church office.)
The Seasons Place: Becky Longanacre Autumn Way-Rupert: Carol Creasman
Seneca Trails Healthcare Center (Greenbrier Manor): Henry Hanson, Peggy Mills, Rose Gragg Allegheny Health & Rehab: Joanne Cohernour
Birthdays this week:
July 27-Dillion Jameson, Tiffany Jameson, Dallas Meriwether
July 28-John Carola, Cathy Pittsenbarger
July 29-Ethel Deem, Chris Hylton, Ruth Priddy
July 30-Jared Surbaugh
July 31-Kaitlin Curry
August 1-Audra Winebrimmer, Jared Elmore, Stephanie Williams
August 2-Joan Brown, Casey Morgan, John McMillion
Anniversaries this week:
None
Pastor’s email: stretchwife@yahoo.com |