August 27, 2017 8:30 & 10:45

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME …Gathering Music

Hymn 140 8:30 Great is thy faithfulness (seated)Faithfulness

GreetingLeader: I was glad when they said unto me,People: Let us go into the house of the Lord!

Psalm 122:1Announcements

Call to WorshipPastor: Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,People: ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.Pastor: Ascribe to the Lord the glory of God's name,People: worship the Lord in holy array.Pastor: The voice of the Lord is upon the water.People: The God of glory thunders, the Lord upon many waters.Pastor: The voice of the Lord is powerful.People: The voice of God is full of majesty.

Let us praise the name of the Lord!Psalm 29

… TO GIVE PRAISE TO GOD …

Then Sings My SoulSummer Sermon Series

This morning we consider the “theme hymn” for this entire sermon series. Carl Boberg, a 26-year-old Swedish clergyman, wrote a poem in 1885 entitled, “O Mighty God.” His words were later reworked by the English missionary Stuart Hine into the refrain that we know today – “Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art!”

Hymn 101 From all that dwell below the skies (standing) Duke Street

Opening Prayer (in unison, standing)O God, our Guide and Guardian,you have led us apart from the busy world into the quiet of your house.Grant us grace to worship you in Spirit and in truth,to the comfort of our soulsand the upbuilding of every good purpose and holy desire.Enable us to do more perfectly the work to which you have called us,that we may not fear the coming of night,when we shall resign into your hands the tasks which you have committed to us.So may we worship you not only with our lips at this hour,but in word and deed all the days of our lives;through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Karl Ludvig Reichelt

… TO CELEBRATE THE FAMILY OF FAITH …The Sign of Peace Please pass the peace to your neighbors as a sign of reconciliation and love.

Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.People: And also with you.

Gathering Song James RitchieThis, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng.Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.

WORDS: James Ritchie MUSIC: James Ritchie ©1999 Abingdon Press

Message for Young Disciples Rev. Thomas Q. StrandburgAll children are invited. Please sing as children come forward. After the children’s message at the 10:45 service, children ages 3 - 3rd grade may attend Kids Praise in the Welcome Center. Children will be escorted to and from Kids Praise by teachers. They will return to Asbury Center near the end of the service.

… TO HEAR GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED …Hymn 399 Take my life, and let it be (seated)

Messiah

Scripture Reading 8:30 Judi Phelps

10:45 Vera Jane Cornes

A Lesson from the Hebrew Scripture1 Chronicles 29:10-14 Celebrating the offering for the Temple

Worship & Song 3137 Jésus le Christ

Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us. Let not my doubts nor my darkness speak to me.

Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us. Let my heart always welcome your love.

Pastoral Prayer

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 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 forever. Amen.

Celtic Alleluia Alleluia (sing 4 times, standing) O’Carroll and Walker

Scripture Reading A Lesson from the Gospels (standing)Mark 10:35-45 Jesus defines true greatness

ResponseLeader: The Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

… TO OFFER OUR GIFTS AND TO DEDICATE OUR LIVES …Offertory Anthem How Great Thou Art arranged by Dan Forrest

Soloist: Bob Mallery

Doxology 94 (standing)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!

Prayer of Dedication

Sermon “How Great Thou Art” Rev. Thomas Q. Strandburg

… TO GO REJOICING IN GOD’S NAME!Hymn 77 How Great Thou Art (standing) How Great Thou Art

Benediction

Today’s ServicesThe flower arrangement is provided for worship today by Erma Henry in loving memory of her parents, Erma and Frederick Kleylein, and her brother Paul Kleylein.

This morning’s music is provided by Cori DeLuca, a member of this church and piano teacher in the area, and Robert Mallery, an active member of this church and a member of our Chancel Choir.

Greeters 8:30 Gale Seymour 10:45 Arlene Stewart

Worship options for children We encourage children to participate in the Children’s Sermon at both services, and in Kids Praise during the 10:45 service. Nursery services are offered in Room 204 of the Education Building. Ask ushers or greeters and follow signs for direction.

Podcasts of Sunday Sermons Would you like to share this morning’s sermon with a friend or did you miss a Sunday? Catch up on the messages from MLUMC with a podcast of Pastor Tom’s and others’ Sunday sermons. A month’s sermons are at http://mlumc.buzzsprout.com or navigate to the site from the link on our webpage, www.mlumc.org. Sermons older than a month will be posted to iTunes. Full recordings of the service are available upon request.

Honor or remember a loved one with a flower donation. To donate an arrangement for the worship service, contact Sharon Slater, 412-343-1137.

Today’s Scriptures1 Chronicles 29:10-1410Then David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly; David said: “Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, forever and ever. 11Yours, O Lord, are

the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. 12Riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might; and it is in your hand to make great and to give strength to all. 13And now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your glorious name. 14“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.

Mark 10:35-4535James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; 40but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”41When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. 42So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. 43But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. 45For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

From the Disaster Response Coordinator of the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church, Pastor Calvin Cook:

WESTERN PA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DISASTER RESPONSE MINISTRIES

(ALERT- BULLETIN)

Dear Friends and Co-Laborers with the Lord,

This is an URGENT reminder of the need for Early Response Teams and volunteers to help with clean up in the aftermath of Flash Flooding which has taken place over the course of the last 30 days. We still have home owners to be helped with clean up in Fayette, Washington, and Allegheny Counties which encompass three of our districts.

In Fayette County (Connellsville District) specifically in the Uniontown, Fairchance, and Smithfield areas there are a minimum of six homes requiring minor to major cleaning of mud and debris along with the removal of drywall and insulation. The effort is led by Rev. Mark Blair of Masontown/Smithfield UMC who also serves as Connellsville District Disaster Response Coordinator.

In Washington County (Washington City, Finleyville, and surrounding townships) Washington District Coordinator Christy Orndorff continues to do assessments with Pat Roddy (Crossroads) and Pastor Kelley Schanley (Washington 1st). A contact point at Washington First UM has been established. There are immediate needs for experienced ERT and also for volunteers to aid in this response.

The Pittsburgh District response under the direction of Fred Watts continues to address issues and appeal for teams to aid home owners.

You may contact the District Response Coordinators directly or please go towww.wpaumc.org/summer2017floodvolunteers to register and share your availability and someone will be in touch with you with an assignment. You may continue to support these efforts through your assembly and collection of UMCOR kits directed to the East Brook Mission Barn or monetary donations may be directed to the Conference Treasurer and marked Disaster Response to be utilized where they are most needed. In addition to your volunteering and giving - please remember to pray for those through out the world affected by disaster and for the emergency and early response workers who a large number are volunteers and have been working tirelessly to help others in their time of need. As always if I can be of any assistance - please do not hesitate to call. Serving in the name of Jesus,

Pastor Calvin CookWestern PA Disaster Response CoordinatorSchool Kit Bags for UMCOR The Hands and Hearts in Mission sewing group is making bags for UMCOR school kits and plans to pack them in September. Please help by donating school supplies and placing them in the dropoff container outside the church office. Here are the items needed for each bag:

1 pair blunt scissors—Rounded tip 3 pads of paper—Spiral or top-bound pads; 150 sheets or less of loose-leaf

paper can be substituted for 1 pad; 1 hand-held pencil sharpener—at least 1 inch long; remove from packaging. 1 30-centimeter ruler—Hard or flexible; no ads, or symbols; cartoon

characters are acceptable. 6 unsharpened pencils— No ads, or symbols; cartoon characters are

acceptable.

1 2-inch or larger-size eraser - No ads, or symbols; cartoon characters are acceptable.

1 24-count box of crayons

HELP WANTED

Volunteers for Worship Services The Worship Advisory Committee has identified urgent needs for the following positions:

Communion Steward - Volunteers are needed monthly to set up worship service locations for communion. Tasks include gathering supplies, assembling trays with plastic cups and bread, filling cups, and positioning trays on the communion rails.

Usher - Volunteers are needed weekly during worship services to welcome people and distribute bulletins, assist churchgoers with seating, collect the offering, lead people to communion, and help out during the service as needed. Training will be provided.

Please call the church office if you are interested in helping: 412-531-7131.

Lift up The Food Lift Volunteer your time on a Saturday morning at the church, distributing food with the Food Lift. On the first and third Saturday mornings of the month, while the Food Pantry is open to its families, the Food Lift sets up food distribution tables at the entrance to Wesley Hall. Food Pantry families, coming into the church's Food Pantry, as well as neighbors and community members are invited to choose from the Food Lift's array of bread, baked goods, fresh produce and other items. They can take home a grocery bag of free food donated to the Food Lift by area grocery stores and businesses. Volunteers are needed to staff the distribution tables, making sure the families receive a bit of Food Lift welcome, as well as food.For more information and to volunteer, call Don Langston: 412-894-5559.

Keep in Prayer In St. Clair HospitalJohn Dean

Convalescing in Care FacilitiesLeila Berkey, Asbury HeightsEd Clarke, Asbury PlacePat Seitz, ConcordiaTim Watters, Baptist Home

Convalescing at HomeMary Caldwell, David Lewis, May Frederick, Earl Killian,

Susan Lichtenfels, Betty Trout,John White

In the MilitaryJason Boyer, SPC Natalie Brown Maj. Zachary Allen Finch, USMCJames Iantelli, 1st Lt. Jaskiewicz S. Sgt. Keith Kimmell, Adam KmickPFC Brendan Lamport Sgt. Matthew McConahanSgt. Richard Okello, Thomas OrdaLt. Col. Mark Patterson

Lt. Com. Scott Patterson Lt. Col. Sean Patterson David Poncel, Sgt. Steven Reitz Capt. Scott B. Rushe, Pastor Rick

Townes Maj. Azizi Wesmiller Maj. Matthew C. WesmillerSgt. Keith Scott Winkowski

CALENDAR – SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 THRU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

SUNDAY 8/278:30 am Worship Sanner Chapel9:30 am Faith for Today Asbury

Center10:45 am Worship Asbury Center

Kids Praise Welcome Center

2 pm Korean Worship Sanner Chapel7 pm Boy Scout Patrol Leaders Room 105

TUESDAY 8/297 pm Boy Scout Troop #23

Wesley Hall7 pm Worship Committee Welcome

Center

WEDNESDAY 8/306 pm Homebuilders Picnic Wesley Hall

FRIDAY 9/19:30 am Women’s Bible Study

Room 105

SATURDAY 9/210 am Food Distribution Food Pantry and Food

Lift