When his little brother Jacob takes the prominence and privilege that is rightfully his, Esau vows revenge. But when they finally meet again, in spite of the legitimacy of the older brother’s grievance and the power he has over Jacob, Esau chooses reconciliation and peace.
July 9, 2017 9:30 & 10:50 a.m., Sanctuary
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PRELUDE |My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Cindy Berry, arranger | Elizabeth Stevens, pianist *CALL TO WORSHIP We open ourselves to the one who gave us life. We bring ourselves before God, our Creator. We come to pray, we come to sing for the Spirit of God has called us. We come seeking insight, teaching, and hope for our community and our lives. You, O God, are the center of our circle. You are the center of our lives. We enter into worship with grateful hearts. *OPENING HYMN | How Can We Name a Love 111 | Terra Beata 1 How can we name a Love that wakens heart and mind, indwelling all we know or think or do or seek or find? Within our daily world, in every human face, Love’s echoes sound and God is found, hid in the commonplace.
3 When people share a task, and strength and skills unite in projects old or new, to make or do with shared delight, our Friend and Partner’s will is better understood, that all should share, create, and care, and know that life is good.
2 If we awoke to life built on a rock of care that asked no great reward but firm, assured, was simply there, we can, with parents’ names, describe, and thus adore, Love unconfined, a father kind, a mother strong and sure.
4 So in a hundred names, each day we all can meet a presence, sensed and shown at work, at home, or in the street. Yet every name we see, shines in a brighter sun: In Christ alone is Love full grown and life and hope begun.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he *Please rise in body or spirit. 2
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ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy +catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (10:50) Logan Patrick Jones son of Jane and Adam Jones Now it is our joy to welcome our new brother in Christ. Through baptism you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God’s new creation and made to share in Christ’s royal priesthood. We are all one in Christ Jesus. With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you as a new member of the family of Christ. SUNG RESPONSE Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way, wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER CHORAL RESPONSE
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OFFERTORY | Lord, Make Me An Instrument of Thy Peace Jody Lindh, composer | Chancel Choir Ensemble Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. +
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O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, And in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
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Dr. Scott Engle (9:30); Rev. Pam White (10:50)
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COMMUNION LITURGY LORD’S PRAYER HOLY COMMUNION COMMUNION MUSIC Shall We Gather at the River | Cindy Berry, arranger Jesus Loves Me | Fred Bock, arranger Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross | Cindy Berry, arranger God So Loved the World | Fred Bock, arranger
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INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN | Let There Be Peace On Earth 431 | World Peace BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | Guide Me O, Thou Great Jehovah Marilyn Ham, arranger | Elizabeth Stevens, pianist
Throughout our Supporting Actors series, we will serve food after every worship service outside the Sanctuary and Smith Worship Center. This week, treat yourself to a box of Cracker Jacks!
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JOYS AND CONCERNS You may share a joy, a concern, or a sorrow with our church family by calling our prayer line at 214.291.8044 or by visiting the website at standrewumc.org/prayer-request. Your prayer requests are lifted up by our pastors and prayer team each week.
Today, joys and concerns will be shared verbally in worship.
ST. ANDREW PERMANENT ENDOWMENT The Endowment provides our congregation with a perpetual source of income in support of the church’s ministries and missions, as well as providing our membership a vehicle through which to make legacy gifts to the church. For more information, go to our website: standrewumc.org/endowment.
WAYS TO GIVE | standrewumc.org/give
Take advantage of one of several options when submitting your gift to St. Andrew: 1 | Drop a check or cash into the offering plate during the service. 2 | Drop off or mail your gift to the Business Office at St. Andrew UMC, 5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano TX 75093. 3 | Visit the website at standrewumc.org/give-now. 4 | Give via text. Simply send the keyword “SAUMC" to 73256. 5 | Give via stock. Please contact Traci Hughes in the Business Office for details at 214.291.8012. Pardon our mess! The black curtain in the chancel area is helping to cover and protect our organ, which has been wrapped by LeTourneau Organ Company in preparation for the first phase of our ChurchOne sanctuary renovation and construction to begin. The organ will remain wrapped for the duration of work. We look forward to hearing its beauty again! 5
GROUPS | standrewumc.org/events Take the next step in your faith journey and get more involved at St. Andrew. Being in community with other Christians is critical to your spiritual growth. Whether you are interested in children, students, adults or families, new to St. Andrew, or a long-time member, you can find a place to connect. Visit our website to learn more. standrewumc.org/connect Young Adults Ministry | Some of the most important years in a person’s life happen as a young adult, and we want to walk that journey with you. Through social events, small groups, and serving opportunities, we invite men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 to form relationships and deepen their faith in Christ. standrewumc.org/young-adults PALS | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | People with Active Lifestyles — A group of fun-loving, active, retired senior adults who meet at St. Andrew for fellowship and fun. standrewumc.org/pals JULY 12 | Linda Hopkins; Assistance League of Greater Collin County 19 | Forrest Pool; Chief Operating Officer, St. Andrew 26 | Game Day Mom to Mom | Mom to Mom is a Christian mothers’ study group providing a positive atmosphere for discussing the challenges and delights of raising children. The group strives to grow a network of friends among mothers while offering strength and encouragement. standrewumc.org/classesbible-studies#Women UM Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Each Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 | United Methodist Men (UMM) endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christlike in their daily living. standrewumc.org/classes-bible-studies#Men Women’s Spiritual Growth Group - New Study | 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Beginning August 1, 6:30 p.m., Room 120 | Having a Mary Spirit by Joanna Weaver. Would you like to discover the love, grace and power of God to transform your soul? Contact Dawn Conner, dawnmikeconner@gmail. com. Childcare available.
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STARTING
POINT Spark Tank | Our matching fund initiative is looking for your great ideas to change our community. Dozens of proposals have already been approved. Learn more and submit your idea at standrewumc.org/sparktank.
Starting Point is the fastest way to get connected into deeper fellowship and growth at St. Andrew. Series of classes held July 9, 16, and 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 131. standrewumc.org/startingpoint
GriefShare | Every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 4:00 p.m., Room 131 | For those grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets year round twice a month. Attend any time. Led by Rev. Jennifer Arnold. standrewumc.org/ events#Adults
Register Now for Student Ministry TNT Summer Events | Through August 8 | For all middle and high school students. Each week, we’ll try a new group activity in the area. Do them all with a $100 season pass, or pick and choose. standrewumc.org/announcements
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WORSHIP -TOGETHERJuly 30
Parents are encouraged to bring their children to either the Sanctuary or Smith Worship Center on the fifth Sunday of the month, where they can experience worship as a family.
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Science Camp | July 24-28, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | This is a hands-on science camp where the children will rotate through different classrooms conducting various experiments. Register online. standrewumc.org/events#Children
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Register Now for Camp Impact July 26-30 | Don’t miss the supercharged fun! Experience worship, fellowship and new games and activities along with Ultimate FISHbee, Banner Blitz and classical Tubular Bacon. standrewumc.org/announcements
St. Andrew United Methodist Church 5801 W. Plano Parkway | Plano, TX 75093 | 972.380.8001 | standrewumc.org