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You are always welcome at this church
This Sunday one of our scripture lessons is Romans 8: 26-39.
The core of this passage can be summed up in just five words: “We’re all in this together.” Including God.
God is in this with us. God’s never-failing love is in this with us. The Spirit is in this with us, even when we don’t have words for what this is. We are not alone.
Corporate worship is our opportunity to practice this togetherness. We can say (or sing) that we’re all in this together, but living it is so much harder. Community requires vulnerability and commitment, mutual support for one another, and building trust that others will show up with and for us.
We hope you will join us this Sunday.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin below or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page on our website every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
Order of Worship for Sunday, July 26
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Marcia Wright
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| Chimes Hymn | “Seek the Lord” | UMH 124 |
| Welcome | Marcia Wright | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 105:1-11 | UMH 828 |
| Organ Meditation | “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” (UMH 540), arr. Douglas E. Wagner | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” | UMH 117 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 13:31-33,44-52 (NT.p.14) | Marcia Wright |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory | “The Truth” by J.Pardo, M.West, and M.Wood | Debbie Smith, Vocalist |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “How Can We Name a Love” | UMH 111 |
| Scripture Reading | Romans 8:26-39 (NT.p.148) | Marcia Wright |
| The Message | “God’s Love Always Prevails” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “I Am Thine, O Lord” | UMH 419 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Piano Meditation | “When I Consider How the Father Loves” by Penny Rodriguez When I consider how the Father loves…the depth of peace and mercy from above He gives His children. (P.Rodriguez) | Douglas Dykstra |