Oxford United Methodist Church
Grow in Christ – Share our Faith
3rd Sunday after Pentecost
June 13, 2010
Rev. Paula J. Fletcher, Pastor
Ms Lenka Drahoradova-Naim, Organist & Choir Director
He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident in his riches shall fall,
but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like a green bough.
Proverbs 11: 28
Musical Prelude and Lighting of the Flame
Gathering for Worship
Words of Welcome Bruce Denson
Call to Worship
Leader: Praise the Lord with all that you have!
ALL: Praise and trust in the Lord with all your heart and soul!
Leader: For God is with us throughout all our lives.
ALL: God’s loving presence surrounds us
and comforts us in times of trouble.
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord at all times, in all places.
Responsive Prayer (Psalm 37:3-4)
Leader: Trust in the Lord, and do good;
so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
ALL: Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Praise Song All I Need is You Black Hymnal 2080
Prayers of the People
Prayers of the People Bruce Denson
Prayers may be submitted in writing and put in the box in the Narthex and you may come to the microphone to ask for prayers.
After each request the leader will say: LORD, in your mercy….
And the people will respond: HEAR OUR PRAYER
Pastoral Prayer
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.
Gloria Patri Red Hymnal 71
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. Amen.
Passing the Peace – Please greet one another with the peace of Christ.
The Word of God
Gospel Mark 12:28-31 Holy Bible (back section) pg 49
Leader: This is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
ALL: Praise be to Christ our Lord.
Hymn Jesu, Jesu Red Hymnal 432
A Time for the Child in Each of Us
Sermon Bruce Denson and Rev. Paula Fletcher
Meditation In Christ Alone by Getty and Townsend
Offering to God our Treasure and Ourselves
Stewardship Challenge Bruce Denson
We walk by faith and not by sight, as did Paul when he walked a thousand miles for the sake of the Gospel. In our giving, we are also on a journey of faith. Let the light of Christ lead you today.
Offering
Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Red Hym 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son , and Holy Ghost. Amen
Blessing the Gifts of the People
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome in this place and at this table.
Jesus said, “Let everyone who hungers and thirsts come.”
Prayer of Confession
Sacrament of Holy Communion – The Great Thanksgiving
God be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks It is right to give our
to the LORD our God. thanks and praise.
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Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
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Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.
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AMEN!
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Breaking the Bread & Giving the Cup
Come down the center aisle. Receive a piece of bread. Dip the bread in the cup of grape juice and eat it. Return to your seat by the side aisles.
Unison Prayer of Thanksgiving after Holy Communion
Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery
in which you have given yourself to us.
Grant that we may go into the world
in the strength of your Spirit,
to give ourselves for others,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Parting in Song and Blessing
Closing Hymn Jesus Calls Us Red Hymnal 398
Benediction
Please remain in your pew until the Pastor has left the sanctuary. She looks forward to greeting you at the door as you leave.
If you are able, please stand.
