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You are always welcome at this church
This is the third Sunday after Pentecost, and we will continue studying the story of Abraham and Sarah.
At the age of 89, a quarter century after God promised her and her husband, Abraham, they will have a child, she gave birth to a son. She named him Isaac, which translates in Hebrew to “laughter.”
Sarah laughed because years of barrenness made the promise seem biologically absurd. Her reaction flowed from protective cynicism and fear, yet God’s omnipotent word overturned doubt, fulfilled the covenant, and transformed skepticism into everlasting laughter—a testimony that “nothing is impossible with God.”
We hope yon will join us.
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, June 14
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Paul Blunden
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| Chimes Hymn | “I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath” | UMH 60 |
| Welcome | Paul Blunden | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 116:12-19 (UMH 838) | Paul Blunden |
| Organ Voluntary | “Blessed Be the Name” (UMH 63), arr. Mary McDonald | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “God, Whose Love Is Reigning O’er Us” | UMH 100 |
| Scripture Reading | Romans 5:1-8 (NT.p.145) | Paul Blunden |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory | “As the Deer ” (TFWS 2025)” by Martin Nystrom, arr. Tom Fettke | Chancel Choir Directed by Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “Standing on the Promises” | UMH 374 |
| Scripture Reading | Genesis 18:1-15 (OT.p.13) | Paul Blunden |
| The Message | “Laughter” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” | UMH 103 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Choral Benediction | “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by Peter Lutkin |
Dr. Lisa Hancock, Director of Worship Arts Ministries, served as an organist and music minister in United Methodist congregations in the legacy Northwest Texas and North Texas Annual Conferences.