Easton, Centenary & the Covered Bridge Circuit

12th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

August 11, 2024

*All that are comfortably able are invited to stand at this symbol*

The Gathering

PRELUDE

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CENTERING WORDS

Bring your whole heart before God, all your grief, anger, frustration, joy, hope and praise. God loves and welcomes you just as you are.

*OPENING HYMN #121

“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”

CALL TO WORSHIP

We have gathered from different places and different backgrounds.

May those who are grieving find comfort.

May those who have turned away from God find forgiveness.

May those who are waiting find hope.

May all find God’s steadfast love and grace.

Let us worship the God who gives us life.

PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS

O Lord, we cry out for help when we turn away from you, when we ignore the needs of our neighbors, when we speak harsh words to those around us; when we forget that we are your beloved children. Draw us close and embrace us with your steadfast love and your healing grace. In your merciful name we pray. Amen

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

In the name of the Christ, you are one with God. Thanks be to God. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

OFFERING OUR GIFTS

*DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

CHILDREN'S TIME CHOIR ANTHEM

Proclamation of the Word

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

May the words that are spoken build up the community. May the ears that hear receive the good news of God’s grace. Amen

OLD TESTAMENT 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33

EPISTLE Ephesians 4:25-5:2

*HYMN OF PREPARATION #399

“Take My Life and Let It Be”

*GOSPEL John 6:35, 41-51

This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

THE MESSAGE Pastor Melissa

Response to the Word

JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER

The Sending Forth

*CLOSING HYMN #127 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING FORTH THE LIGHT “Go Now in Peace”

*POSTLUDE

Easton-8:15, Centenary–9:30, Covered Bridge Circuit-11:15

Melissa Weatherwax - 518 961-1910 meli44race@gmail.com

*Easton 518 531-4558 *eastonchurch126@gmail.com

*www.eastonumc.org www.centenaryumcgreenwich.org

*centenaryumcgreenwich@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVE AWAY

Friday Aug. 16th – 3:30 – 5:30 @ the Bottskill Baptist Church

Funds are being raised at Stump UMC to paint the exterior of our church building. All are invited to contribute if they desire.

Children’s Events for Summer 2024

Tues. August 27th – 4J Farms in Argyle “Barn Yard Bash” 10:00 to 3:00. Care of and riding horses

Sept 28 – Fall Fun Hike and apple picking. Details to follow

Movie night for Parents and Children is being planned

Sun. September 22nd - Pastor Melissa will be off.

Thurs. Sept. 26 -final class of Psalms “Managing our Emotions”:–Bible Study, @ 6:00 -7:30 pm at Easton UMC.

Wednesdays, Eagle Bridge UMC’s Thrift Store is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of the month @ 10:-1:00. Donations appreciated.

Centenary

United Methodist Church

August 11, 2024