Please stand if able (latecomers may be seated).

PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS

Ms. Carlotta Eller Peekskill, NYMs. Delores Luckett 125 South 13th Ave 1B Mt. Vernon, NY 10550

Mrs. Lillie Mae Whitaker 288 Hawthorne Avenue Yonkers, NY 10705

Ms. Violet Wilburn 87 High Street #6K Yonkers, NY 10703

SPIRITUAL FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

We WELCOME our visitors and pray that this service is a blessing to you. If our Pastor can be of service

to you, call (914) 632-2166 or e-mail: nrumc1200@verizon.net.

ONGOING EVENTS

Reverend Michelle E. LewisPastor

New Rochelle United Methodist Church is a Diverse Community

uplifting each other with love, prayer, faith, and service

to transform lives through Jesus Christ.

1200 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10804 (914) 632-2166

EMAIL: nrumc1200@verizon.net WEBSITE: newrochelleumc.org

New Rochelle United Methodist Church

SCRIPTURE READINGS for July 24th (10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C)

Hosea 1:2-10

Psalm 85

Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)

Luke 11:1-13

Adult Bible Study Resumes September 2016

Choir Rehearsal Sun. 9:30AM & after worship Sunday School Resumes September 2016

Youth Explosion Teen Meeting Sun. after worship

Bible Study Tue. 10:30am

Senior Computer Classes Tue. 6:00pm

United Methodist Men *1st Tuesday monthly @ 7:00pm

Wednesday’s Word Wed. 3:00pm

Evening Bible Study Wed. 7:30pm

United Methodist Women Resumes September 2016 Prayer Ministry Sat. 9:00 am

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 17, 2016 –10:30AM

Daughters of Esther

Sparkle Project Youth Explosion

*TFWS- The Faith We Sing*S&S- Spirit & Song

*UMH- United Methodist Hymnal

*ZSS- Zion Still Sings

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ENTER TO WORSHIP

UPLIFUnited People Living In Faith to Transform

You are invited to prepare for worship by praying at the altar or in your seat - Please silence cell phones -

GATHERING

PROCESSIONAL HYMN “My Hope is Built On Nothing Less” UMH 368

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES WELCOME/GREETINGS

PRAISE AND WORSHIP “I Love You Lord” (Piano) TFWS 2068

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(See Page 5) “Here I Am to Worship” (Piano) ZSS 145 “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” TFWS 2088 Lord I lift your name on high; Lord I love to sing your praises. I’m so glad you’re in my life; I’m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord I lift your name on high. CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 52 ONE: Why do you boast, O mighty one, of mischief done against the godly? All day long you are plotting destruction. Your tongue is like a sharp razor, you worker of treachery. ALL: You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking the truth. Selah ONE: You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue. ALL: But God will break you down forever; he will snatch and tear you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living. Selah

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Tuesday Bible Study will continue during the summer months unless otherwise announced. See Bro. Alvin Long with questions. *Please note: Sunday School for adults and children will break for the summer. See Dr. Carol McLean Long/Deaconess Elaine Williams-Nelson. Wednesday evening Bible Study schedule will be announced when determined.

ENVELOPES:

If you would like to update your contact/membership info; or perhaps would simply like to request your own set of giving envelopes, please let us know. Request cards are available outside the sanctuary and may be placed in the

offering plates, or simply returned to the church office.

FACILITY RENTALS: All those wishing to rent/use the church facilities must complete a rental agreement at least 45 days prior to the requested date(s). Forms are available in the church office.

HALF-YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS: Statements for January through June 2016 are available now. Once you have reviewed them carefully, be sure to contact the church office if there are any questions. If you have had any changes to your name, or contact or membership information during the past year, please fill out an envelope request card (at the Sanctuary entrance).

SUBMISSIONS: Please remember to submit all announcements to the church office by Wednesday at 11am to be approved for inclusion in the Sunday bulletin. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: There will be no scheduled committee meetings until September 9, 2016. See Eunice Gooding, President with any questions.

YOUTH OUTREACH:

Every second Sunday, the Youth Explosion youth group will be making soup

and sandwiches to be served to the less fortunate. See Carla Moseley,

Director for donation suggestions or ways to participate.

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***FREE ADMISSION - COME ONE COME ALL!***

“Rejoice! Gospel Celebration”

Friday, August 5, 2016 @7:30PM

Hudson Park Band Shell

Hudson Park Road

New Rochelle, NY 10805

New Rochelle Council of the Arts

presents

KAY BOYD

&

Acts of Faith Ensemble

In Concert

NRUMM 2016 LITERACY CONFERENCE: September 17, 2016 (12:00pm - 5:00pm) Please mark your calendars for an important event, with a featured book discussion on The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone. There will be readings from children’s books as well as a workshop on “History Through Literature,” examining two classic literary works: Black Boy, by Richard Wright and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Flyers are posted. See Ed. Gooding, President for info.

ANNOUNCEMENTS HEARTFELT THANKS TO NRUMC: The Family of Leo Walker would like to sincerely the Reverend St. Clair Samuel (previous presiding pastor) and the members of New Rochelle United Methodist Church family for their support during their period of bereavement. All is greatly appreciated. -Cynthia Walker

COURSE SYLLABUS AVAILABLE NOW: Adult Bible Study Summer Reading Dr. Carol McLean-Long will feature an 8-week study for discussion this fall, focusing on the book of Revelations. For in depth details on course study and the specific reading assignments, see Dr. Long or the available syllabus for information.

APPORTIONMENTS: Please be prayerful about giving at least $50 each month above your tithes. This will help us to meet our monthly apportionment and insurance obligations while meeting all other expenses of the church. Thank you.

-Finance Team

ONE: The righteous will see, and fear, and will laugh at the evildoer, saying, ALL: "See the one who would not take refuge in God, but trusted in abundant riches, and sought refuge in wealth!" ONE: But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. ALL: I will thank you forever, because of what you have done. In the presence of the faithful I will proclaim your name, for it is good. SONG “Bless the Lord” (Piano) ZSS 9 PRAYER (Centering Silence)

God of all creation, We thank you for another day to praise you, and to remember the grace and mercy that you grant us in each moment. Forgive us for those times when we have not loved you with our whole heart. Forgive us for those times when we have not done your will, and when we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. Forgive us for all those moments when we have been so concerned about the business of others that we were unable to do your will. We thank you for second chances, and for the restoration of broken relationships, and broken homes. We thank you for bringing us into wholeness spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Let us always be ready to hear the cries of those with whom we are in community, and then respond compassionately. We pray all these things in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE (In response to the words “Lord in your mercy ” all should respond, “Hear our prayer.”) THE LORD’S PRAYER

PRAYER REPONSE (Acapella) God is so Good, God is so good, God is so Good, he’s so Good to me SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 18:1-10

SCRIPTURE LESSON Colossians 1:15-28 CHOIR SELECTION

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PASSING THE PEACE HYMN (In Memory of Mother Eunice) “Blessed Assurance” UMH 577

GOSPEL LESSON Luke 10:38-42 FOR THE YOUNG & YOUNG AT HEART SERMON “ ” Rev. Michelle E. Lewis PRAYING WITH OUR FEET: Say Their Names EXPERIENCING GOD TITHES AND OFFERING “If I Could Help Somebody” NRUMC Choir & Band

DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH 94 OFFERATORY PRAYER God of blessing, we rejoice that you are present with us by your faithful word and Spirit. At times you speak in unexpected ways, in the voice of a friend, neighbor, or stranger. May we come to know you so well that we discern your message of blessing in others’ words. May our congregation become more like Abraham and Sarah, through whose offspring you have blessed the world. May we receive strangers and provide hospitality with no expectation of reward. We ask this through Christ Jesus. Amen. (Genesis 18:1-10) SONG “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” S&S 2223

BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS BENEDICTION CHORAL BENEDICTION “The Threefold Amen”

POSTLUDE NRUMC Band CLOSING HYMN “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH 383

DEPART TO SERVE

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criticism valid?

Notes:

Study for the week, and questions to think about:

Re-read the lectionary scriptures from today, and read John 8:1-11

1. Do you find yourself being overly critical of others? 2. Has there been a time in your life when you were viewed as very negative, or

as the oppressor? How did this feel, and what did you do to change? Was the

3. What are the things keeping you from having open and honest conversations with your “neighbors?”

4. What did you enjoy about the scriptures as your read them, and what created “problems” for you?

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