Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio 44702

July 19, 2020

The Order For Morning Worship 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Instrumental Voluntary Poem by Charles Callahan Heather Cooper, organ Britt Cooper, piano Welcome & Worship Notes Call to Worship

O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1, 3-5 You have set your glory above the heavens. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor.

Hymn No. 403 “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty” Prayer of the Day

Rock of Israel and cornerstone of our common life, Genesis 28:10-15 you are not bound by our visions, our structures, our doctrine. We cannot predict your coming or going, yet you have given us your story, your family, your work to do. Meet us here. Shape us for service in your world, for we carry the name of Jesus and live by the power of your breath. Amen.

Call to Confession

Sisters and brothers, Romans 8:14-15 all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. We did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but we have received a spirit of adoption. Let us then confess our sin with the freedom of children who know how deeply they are loved.

July 19, 2020 Ten-Thirty O’Clock

Prayer of Confession Merciful God, Romans 8:12-15 your creatures cry—creation groans— but we turn away; we surround ourselves with noise. We are quick to excuse ourselves from responsibility: we are young; we are old; we are tired; we are busy. It is hard to imagine that we might make a difference. Life-giving God, wash us clean. Restore our imaginations and our hearts. Let your courage and compassion flow through our veins until we love with abandon and our hands reach out in blessing, for the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God. Amen.

Kyrie—Hymn No. 575 “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us”

Lord, have mercy upon us; Christ, have mercy upon us; Lord, have mercy upon us.

Assurance of Pardon

Sisters and brothers, hear the word of the Lord. In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God says unequivocally, irrevocably: you are my own; you are forgiven; and I need you to be about my business in the world. Go forth as a forgiven people.

Response—Hymn No. 583 “Glory to God”

LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED Message for Children Prayer for Illumination Holy One, you love with a father’s tenderness, a mother’s zeal. Move now in our hearts. Breathe through the words we hear, the songs we share, the burdens we carry, until we discover our purpose in your liberating love. We long to join creation’s praise and to shine with the mercy of the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Psalm 139 — Hymn No. 28 “You Are Before Me, Lord”

Hebrew Scripture Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob’s Dream at Bethel

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Epistle Reading Romans 8:12-25

A Spirit to Follow the Lord The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn No. 714 “God of the Fertile Fields” Gospel Reading Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Wheat and Weeds The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Rev. David de Vries

“Wheat, Weeds, and the Kingdom of Heaven”

The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine

like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!

OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD

Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Anthem

REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD

Being Christ’s Church — Living Our Faith

Hymn No. 772 “Live into Hope” Benediction Organ Voluntary

The Cathedral Hour today is given in Honor of Renie Connor by Pastor Bruce and Martha Boak. PREPARING FOR SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2020

Scripture Readings:

Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44—52

Consider: Are there dilemmas or relationships in which you feel separated from the

love of God? Can you imagine that God might be at work there, bringing life in

unexpected ways? What would change if you were to claim the promise that nothing

can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord?

Weekly Meetings at CPC Sundays 10:30am: Worship Service (Join us on Facebook, YouTube, and WHBC)

Mondays 10:00am: Staff Meeting (ZOOM)

7:00pm: Youth Group (ZOOM)

Tuesdays 9:30am: Pastor's Bible Study (ZOOM)

Wednesdays 8:00am: Men's Bible Study (ZOOM)

Thursdays 9:00am: Women's Bible Study (ZOOM)

6:30pm: "White Fragility" Book Study (ZOOM)

Jennie's Zoom meet ups for preschoolers

Every other Tuesday (next one on July 28) 11:00am-12:00pm

Jennie's Zoom meet ups for 1st-5th graders

Every other Tuesday (next one on July 28) 1:00-2:00pm

Christ Presbyterian Church Staff

Ministers: The People of Christ Church

Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries

Associate Pastor: Rev. Michael Wallace

Parish Associate: Rev. Dr. Eldon Trubee

Interim Organist and Director of Children’s Choir & Handbells: Heather Cooper Interim Director of Chancel Choir: Britt Cooper

Director of Children’s and Family Ministries: Jennifer George

Pastor and Director of Camp Wakonda: Rev. Benjamin George

Business Administrator/Assistant Treasurer: Donald Weltlich

Financial Assistant/Secretary: Diane Nave

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor/Secretary: Caryn Smith

Custodians: Kurt A. Gottschick & Ron Pelger

Sound Technician: Brian Ohler

Mission Co-Worker in Thailand: Esther Wakeman

Elders of

Christ Presbyterian Church

Kevin Anderson

Shawn Campbell

Nancy Irving

Jerry Norton

Michael Ophardt

Carol Orin

Bert Smith

Lori Sproul

Byrdie Stocker

SPIRIT & SPIRIT & SPIRIT & SPIRIT &

SPACESPACESPACESPACE

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updates on the progress of

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Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and are limited

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Daily Grace CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship

The Week of July 19, 2020 Using Sunday’s Order of Worship, we enter into

worship and prayer every day of the week. We worship together . . . separately. The Call to Worship The Prayer of Adoration (Followed by silence) The Prayer of Confession (Followed by silence) The Assurance of Pardon Scripture Readings — Worship texts for Sunday, July 26:

Monday: Genesis 29:15-28 Thursday: Matthew 13:31-33 Tuesday: Psalm 105:1-11 Friday: Psalm 105:45b Wednesday: Romans 8:26-39 Saturday: Matthew 13:44-52

Silent Meditation and Prayer (Listening for God’s voice in Scripture and silence) Prayers of the People (Lifting others before God) Prayer of Dedication Becoming Familiar With Holy Scripture If you wish to become more familiar with the Bible and the best known stories of scripture, read Love is the Greatest Quality (1 Corinthians 13).

WORSHIP Sundays 10:30 am via:

Summer Youth Opportunities! We are praying for you and your families during this �me: for your health, your transi�on into a very

different daily life, and any anxie�es you may have. Please reach out with anything you might need!

We’re on Zoom!

Weekly Meeting: Mondays at 7:00pm (continuing through the summer)

Links will be emailed weekly What to expect: Icebreaker/Activity, Highs and Lows, Devotion, Prayer Requests

Other Youth Opportunities: Weekly Family Resource: Emailed for families to use in place of Sunday School or

throughout the week *Look for updates about additional opportunities as we learn more about what

the school year will look like. Email bwiggins@cantoncpc.org to be added to our contact list.

CPC IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! And so are we!

God is always working on us and through us!

Throughout the summer kids at CPC ages 3-7th grade will receive summer activity packs with a decidedly construction theme to them! These packets will be mailed every other week and include a devotion for that week’s scripture story with a tie in to what is happening with our construction here at the church and a craft. Keep your eyes out for yours!

Kids Zoom Meet Ups for our preschoolers and grade school students will continue through out the summer. July’s Zoom meet ups will be on July 14th and July 28th. The 3-K time is 11:00 and the 1st-5th grade is at 1:00. The link will be emailed out a day or two prior.

I came across this great family devotional resource that I wanted to share with our families. Each month I’ll be sending home a packet with sheets for each week that families can use to grow their faith together at home. The Scripture follows the Lectionary so the first Sunday reading for the week will follow our readings during Worship. Each week offers new verses, prayers, devotions conversation starters, and

family activities. I hope that this resource helps provide families a springboard to keep having family faith time at home! If you know of a family who would like to receive these monthly packets, just let me know and I’ll gladly add them to the mailing!