This Sunday, we will welcome Emily Bianchi, the director of children’s ministries at GPUMC, to the pulpit. The Handbell Choir will provide music during the offertory.
Both the in-person service and the livestream begin at 9:30 am. Link to the livestream of the service at that time or find the video which will be posted later in the day.
Order of Worship for Sunday, July 3
Minister: Emily Bianchi
Liturgist: Libby van de Putte
| Chimes Hymn | “God Bless America” by Irving Berlin | Doug Dykstra |
| Welcome | Libby van de Putte | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 30: 1-6 UMH 762 | Libby van de Putte |
| Organ Voluntary | “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” UMH 717, arr. McDonald/Grant | Doug Dykstra |
| Greeting & the Lord’s Prayer | Charlie van Becelaere | |
| Hymn | “America the Beautiful” UMH 696 | |
| Scripture reading | Luke 10: 1-11 | Libby van de Putte |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory invitation | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Anthem | “Jesus Shall Reign” arr. Bill Ingram | The Handbell Choir |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of dedication | Emily Bianchi | |
| Hymn | “This is My Song” UMH 437 | |
| Scripture reading | Luke 10: 16-20 | Libby van de Putte |
| The Message | “The American Dream” | Emily Bianchi |
| Hymn | “America” (“My Country Tis of Thee”) UMH 697 | |
| Ministry opportunities | Libby van de Putte | |
| Benediction | Emily Bianchi | |
| Organ voluntary | “The National Anthem” arr. Mary McDonald | Doug Dykstra |