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In the second scripture reading for this Sunday’s worship service (Matthew 15: 21-28), Jesus finds himself in foreign territory – the district of Tyre and Sidon.
Jesus has a dramatic encounter with a Canaanite woman who is pleading for help with her demon-possessed daughter.
At first, Jesus seems to dismiss the woman, telling her he was only sent to take care of the lost sheep of Israel. However, the woman persists in her faith.
The interaction between Jesus, his disciples, and the Canaanite woman serves as a powerful example of Jesus’ compassion and willingness to help all who come to him in faith. Despite his initial hesitation, Jesus commends the woman for her great faith and grants her request, healing her daughter from afar.
This encounter challenges societal norms and demonstrates Jesus’ love for all people, regardless of their background or ethnicity.
We hope you will join us this Sunday.
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Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
Order of Worship for Sunday, August 16
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: James Martin
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| Chimes Hymn | “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether” | UMH 632 |
| Welcome | James Martin | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 133 | UMH 850 |
| Organ Voluntary | “The Gift of Love” (UMH 408), arr. Edward Broughton | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “And Are We Yet Alive” | UMH 553 |
| Scripture Reading | Genesis 45:1-15 (OT.p.40-41) | James Martin |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory Special Music | “Keep Trying” | Georg Zerling, Piano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “I Want a Principle Within” | UMH 410 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 15:21-28 (NT.p.15) | James Martin |
| The Message | “Crumbs of Grace” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “In Christ There Is No East or West” | UMH 548 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Piano Meditation | “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” (UMH 462), arr. Jenifer Cook Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! | Douglas Dykstra |