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Gary United Methodist Church
17th Sunday of Pentecost
October 1, 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 Occasional Charles V. Stanford
Mission and Ministry at Gary Church
Introit (9:00) Gabriel’s Oboe Ennio Morricone Lea Wells, oboe
*Call to Worship
Let us come together united in Christ’s love!
As God loves each one of us, let us pass God’s love on to others.
Together we seek the Holy Spirit to guide and direct our paths,
so the world might have witness that in Christ many unite into one.
*Hymn All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine 166 (Stanzas 1, 3, and 5)
(9:00) During the hymn, children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 are invited to come forward
to proceed with their leaders to the lower level for Kids’ Church.
Children will return to the Sanctuary during the hymn prior to Communion.
(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.–12 p.m. on the lower level.
Opening Prayer
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and
from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by
the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Scripture Lesson Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32 Pew Bible p. 705
Philippians 2:1–13 p. 980
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
The Great Thanksgiving 13
Sharing the Bread and the Cup
Communion Hymns
The congregation is invited to sing the communion hymns or to meditate silently.
Bread of the World 624
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life 164
Spirit of the Living God 393
There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood 622
*Hymn Rejoice, the Lord Is King 715 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 3)
*Benediction
*Postlude Prelude on ST. ANN Charles H. H. Parry
Today we welcome Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler
Rev. Dr. Amy L. B. Peeler, Ph.D. is the Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva,
IL and Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. Author of You Are My Son: The
Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews (T&T Clark, 2014), she continues to research Hebrews
and the theology of the family. Wife of Dr. Lance J. Peeler, Organist at Gary United Methodist
Church, and mother to Kate (9), Maxson (6), and Kindred (3), Amy and her family are very grateful
for the communities where they live and worship.
†Reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2013.
*Hymn of Faith O Sacred Head, Now Wounded 286
Sermon “Is God Fair?” Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler
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) Christ hath a garden Carl Smith Chancel Choir; Lea Wells, oboe
Christ hath a garden walled around, a paradise of fruitful ground, chosen by love and fenced by
grace from out the world’s wide wilderness. Like trees of spice his servants stand, there planted
by his mighty hand; by Eden’s gracious streams that flow to feed their beauty where they grow.
Awake, O wind of heaven, and bear their sweetest perfume through the air; stir up, O south,
the boughs that bloom, till the beloved Master come; that he may come and linger yet among the
trees that he hath set; that he may evermore be seen to walk amid the springing green.
~ Isaac Watts
(11:00) Wir Glauben All’ en einem Gott, Shöpfer, BWV 680 J. S. Bach
We all believe in one God, Creator of heaven and earth, who has given us consolation; all things
stand by his command. Of a virgin he was born, Mary the tender was chosen, to comfort us and all
Christendom he willed to suffer for us that we should escape oppressive pain of eternal death.
~Martin Luther
*Hymn O How I Love Jesus 170
(9:00) During the hymn, children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 will return to
the Sanctuary to join their families.
Invitation
Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of
their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess
our sin before God and one another.
Confession and Pardon
Righteous God, we confess that we have not lived as your obedient
children. We have honored you with our words, but we have denied you
with our actions. We have not pursued the mind of Christ, who took the
form of a servant, for we have acted with selfish ambition. We have put
our own interests before the interest of others and have not regarded
them in humility. Forgive us our arrogance, awaken our hearts to sincere
repentance, and enable us to will and to work for your good pleasure,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.†
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
Today’s Altar flowers are given by
Donald & Jolene Butts in celebration of their 40th Wedding Anniversary today. Jolene is the
daughter of the late Jean Crabtree.
Our sympathy to
The Family of Fran Langille. Fran passed away on Aug. 8.
Eric Ostensen, Deb Evans, and Corey Ostensen on the death of Deb's grandmother, Arlene
Farrell, on Sept. 7.
Serving Today
9:00 a.m. Service Greeters Norvis & Beverly Land, Craig & Julia Behr, Rick, Renee & Mirna Conrad
Welcome Desk Dick & Carolyn Raber, Penny Gillen
Acolytes Danny Janiak, Mark Bianco
Ushers Mark Klage, Mike Ashby, Arlene Gates, Norvis Land, Marge Merriman,
Roger Sanstrom
11:00 a.m. Service
Greeters Tim & Olivia Wealton, Gil & Lola Lehman
Welcome Desk Dick & Nancy Seloover
Acolytes Gray Cicmanec, Anna Mathis
Ushers Verne Bintz, Barbara Holmes, Ken Kush, Neal Smith, Rob Whiting
Musicians: Dr. Lance J. Peeler (organ, piano), Jennifer Whiting (Chancel Choir), Anthony
Quaranta (9:00 cantor)
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, 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 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20, Psalm 19, Philippines 3:4b–14, Matthew 21:33–46.
Today at Gary Church
Adult Ministries at 10:00 a.m.
Hymnody of the Reformation In the Chapel, led by Gary’s Dr. Lance Peeler
Martin Luther changed congregational singing forever. On the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation, we will explore the legacy of Reformation congregational singing.
Sticky Faith for Families
Today in the Anderson Room, Oct. 8 in Commons E
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 toddlers
through teens and anyone interested in learning about Sticky Faith are encouraged to attend.
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
Next Week
Rooted in Trust, Growing in Giving Our yearly stewardship campaign and sermon series begin Oct. 8 and continue through
Pledge Sunday on Oct. 22. On each of these three Sundays, we will also hear testimonials—
shared stories of taking part in ministry—from members of the congregation. Let us, rooted
in a trust of God’s love and a desire to share it, join in giving to further the mission of the
church.
Old Testament, Part 3
Oct. 8–Nov. 26 in the Anderson Room, facilitated by Cliff Hill
This study of the Old Testament using the DVD lecture series by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine,
Professor of Old Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School,
offers an introduction to the history, literature, and religion of ancient Israel and early
Judaism as found in the Old Testament. Join us to explore both the context of the Biblical
books and the debates over their meaning.