Easton, Centenary & the Covered Bridge Circuit

5TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

June 23, 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

  Inhale the calming presence of God, then exhale the chaos wreaking havoc on your hearts.  As Christ speaks “Peace be still,” feel your spirit relax and release the tempest all around.

*OPENING HYMN  #129    “Give to The Winds Thy Fears”

CALL TO WORSHIP

Put your trust in God who knows our names.

     The Holy One does not forsake those who seek God.

Be gracious to us, Holy One.

     For You are the one who lifts us from the storm.

We praise you in every time in space.

     We rejoice that your hand guides us.

OPENING PRAYER

Holy Breath of Life, we enter this space searching for sacred peace.  Be the winds of this hour be quiet and calming.  May the waters of this day be as peaceful as a pond.  May our hearts find the tranquility we desire.  May we fill the air with sweet songs of joy.  Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI

OFFERING OUR GIFTS

*DOXOLOGY                            *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

CHILDREN'S TIME                                            CHOIR ANTHEM

Proclamation of the Word

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

May peace bless and strengthen our weary hearts as God’s wisdom leads us this day and always.

OLD TESTAMENT          1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23),32-49

THE PSALTER              (read responsively)                Psalm 9:9-20 

*HYMN OF PREPARATION #512                    “Stand by Me”

*GOSPEL                                                                     Mark 4:35-41

          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 # #534                        “Be Still, My Soul”

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING FORTH THE LIGHT          “God 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

Monday, June 24, 2024. @ 6:00 pm at Easton United Methodist Church. We welcome Speaker - Arnon Adler, to share elements of Jewish history, many as seen by his parents who endured the Holocaust. Please Join us

Next Sunday,  June 30, Hymn Sing for all five Churches at Stump UMC at 10:00 am. Followed by lunch downstairs.  Please bring picnic food to share. Enjoy the fellowship together.

July 20 @8:00 am  and 21st @6:00 pm– at the Greenwich  Elk’s, Rt 40. The 3rd Annual Onnex Memorial Softball Tournament.

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Children’s Events for Summer 2024

July 25th - 11:00– Lake Lauderdale Beach-picnic, swim, hike.. Details to follow.

August date (tbd) – 4J Farms in Argyle “Barn Yard Bash” details to follow.

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

Movie night for Parents and Children is being planned.

Wednesdays, Eagle Bridge UMC’s Thrift Store is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of the month

 @ 10:-1:00. Donations appreciated.

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    Centenary

          United Methodist Church

                   June 23, 2024