COLLECT Ginny Lacy Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may more perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, 16-20 Pew Bible, OT pg. 251 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATION Hotteterre MESSAGE Pastor Cindy Marino +HYMN UMH 554 Armenia

THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYERS The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Please join us in a time of silent prayer. Please refer to the back of the bulletin for the Prayer List. For additional prayer concerns you may fill out a blue prayer card located in the pews. Please provide a contact name and phone number 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin 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.

The Service of Worship

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 24, 2018 8:15 am PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Let us prepare our hearts and minds as we transition from getting to church to being in worship.

PRELUDE Telemann

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Mark Himel +HYMN UMH 417 Richmond +AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. +GLORIA PATRI Lesser Doxology Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Grace United Methodist Church Grace embraces diversity in our congregation. We dedicate ourselves to a ministry of Christ-like hospitality and compassion for all. We believe all

persons are of sacred worth. You are welcome here.

Large print bulletins are available from an usher

+ The congregation will please stand as able

PRAYER RESPONSE

CALL TO OFFERING Thank you for worshiping with us today! Please record your presence on the Friendship Pad placed at the end of each row. If you are a newcomer, please print your address and phone number. THE RECEIVING OF THE OFFERING THE OFFERTORY Paisable +THE DOXOLOGY UMH 94, Lasst uns erfreuen Praise 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! +THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION +THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Leader: May the Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

+HYMN UMH 369 Crosby/Knapp

Troisieme Suite, Allemanda “La Cascade de St. Cloud” and Minuet “Le Mignon”

Kristina Powers, recorder

Sonata 7 in E Minor, Grave and Presto Kristina Powers, recorder

Blessed Assurance

“Why”

Gathering

Hearing God’s Word

Respond to God

Sending Forth

O For a Heart to Praise My God

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

What a friend we have in Jesus all our sins and grieves to bear

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer

Oh what peace we often forfeit of what needless pain we bear

All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer

All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord

Sonata No. 6 in D Minor, Affetuoso and Presto Kristina Powers, recorder

Grace United Methodist Church 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 355-1748

www.peopleofgrace.org

11:00 broadcast on WONC, 89.1 FM

+BENEDICTION POSTLUDE David Lasky The flowers are given by Betsy and Reid Koepnick with sincere thanks for everyone helping with VBS, and in memory of Betsy’s dad on his July 10th birthday. Our worship has ended, but our service begins... Please visit the Activity Center after worship services to enjoy refreshments and sign up for future activities. If you are a first time visitor, or desire to know more about our church, please come to the Welcome Table in the church lobby. SERVING YOU Greeter Bruce Derylo Sound Technician Laura Hoogerwerf Usher John Ridder, Head Usher; Landon Goad, Captain REFLECTIONS AND NOTE-TAKING:

Grace United Methodist Church www.peopleofgrace.org

June 24, 2018 8:15 am worship service

“WHY”

Morning Song Nancy Staton, organ