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September 1, 2019 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Christianity in America tends to celebrate the can-do spirit: blessings follow belief. But the flip side of this creed is the implication that when we “can’t do,” or when we deal with illness or misfortune, we are a failure. When positive thinking alone can’t shrink a tumor, how are we to understand faith?
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––----------------------------––––––––––––––
PRELUDE | Boléro de concert Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist *CALL TO WORSHIP Thou who art over us, Thou who art one of us, Thou who art: Give me a pure heart, that I may see thee; a humble heart, that I may hear thee; a heart of love, that I may serve thee; a heart of faith, that I may abide in thee. Amen. *OPENING HYMN | Great Is Thy Faithfulness 140 | Faithfulness Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. (Refrain) Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. (Refrain) Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! (Refrain) *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 ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and
*Please rise in body or spirit. 2
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. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL RESPONSE
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OFFERTORY | For the Beauty of the Earth John Rutter, composer | Chancel Choir For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light; For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild; For each perfect gift of thine, to our race so freely given, graces human and divine, flowers on earth and buds of heaven;
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Losing Season Dr. Scott Engle
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
+In this instance, catholic means universal. 3
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*CLOSING HYMN | Take Time to Be Holy 395 | Holiness *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | Sortie in B-flat Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély, composer | Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, organist
EQUIP Worship Series | Through September 7/8 | Live well this fall. Get the tools you need for a more joy-filled, fulfilling life through this five-week study of practical ideas for daily living. In these five sermons, learn more about your faith, about parenting, how to deal with pain and loss, and how to live in relationship to other people. Book of the Week Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved | By Kate Bowler A thirty-five-year-old professor at the school of divinity at Duke, Bowler had finally had a baby with her childhood sweetheart when she began to feel jabbing pains in her stomach. As Kate navigates the aftermath of a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, she pulls the reader into her life and shares her irreverent, laser-sharp reflections on faith, friendship, love, and death. She wonders why suffering makes her feel like a loser and explores the burden of positivity. Why is it so hard to surrender when she knows there are no spiritual guarantees? 4
PRAYER FOCUS Need Prayer? No need is too big or too small for God. If you need help in this area of your life, our pastors and Prayer Team are available to pray for you. Please send your Prayer Request as directed below.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Long-Term Care Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, Carol Murphy, Jeff Simmons, Emory Walker and Betty White
PRAYER REQUESTS You may share a joy, a concern or a sorrow by visiting our website at standrewumc. org/prayer or by calling our prayer line at 214-291-8044. Your requests are lifted up by our pastors and Prayer Team each week.
WHY I GIVE The St. Andrew community shares why they give to the ministries of the church. We have been inspired and amazed by the visions and outreach in the name of Christ here and overseas.
WAYS TO GIVE REALM
ONLINE
PAPER
Use the church Realm Connect mobile app to make a gift with your credit or debit card.
Go online and make a debit or credit card gift through Realm at standrewumc.org/give.
Use a provided envelope in worship and make a gift using cash, check, debit or credit, or ACH transfer.
Contact the Business Office to make a donation of any type, including stock gifts. standrewumc.org/give 5
GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays (Except First of Month), 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | Senior adults connect through educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Contact Allison, ajean@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/pals SEPTEMBER 11 | Sonoma House Alzheimer Care, Deborah Howell 18 | North Texas UMC Conference Office, Church Planting, Matt Temple. Leave church at 10 a.m. 25 | Project Transformation, Lauren Richard Women’s Spiritual Growth Group | 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Room 120, New Study beginning September 3 | Lazarus Awakening by Joanna Weaver. Filmed in the Holy Land you will be drawn into the historical and spiritual truths from this story. Contact Dawn Conner at dawnmikeconner@gmail.com. standrewumc.org/bible-studies United Methodist Women | Visit a group this year. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults Sarah Sisters | September 4, 11:00 a.m., Room 126, Welcome Tea and Lunch, RSVP, Louise, louiselinktx@gmail.com or 972-824-6861. Rachel Group | September 9, 7:00 p.m., Room 126, Walk to Emmaus, by Laura Rule LIFT | September 15, 6:30 p.m., Room 131, Welcome Meeting Thursday Morning Bible Group, Fall Study | Thursdays, September 26-October 31, 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | Stories Jesus Told by Greg Carey Learn how to read, interpret, and understand the parables of Jesus. Contact Connie, crobertson@standrewumc.org or 214-291-8004. For childcare requests, contact Defae Weaver, dweaver@standrweumc.org. standrewumc.org/adults United Methodist Men | September 14, 9:00 a.m., Cavanaugh Flight Museum | If you would like to join us sign up by September 6. Contact Gary Brooks, gbrooks@713@aol.com or 214-850-5834. standrewumc.org/men Mom to Mom | Mom to Mom provides a positive atmosphere for sharing ideas, discussing common struggles and embracing the delights of raising children. We are open to all mothers looking for spiritual growth and friendship. Check the website for group meeting days and times. standrewumc.org/News/momtomom Marriage Enrichment Seminar | September 20, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Room 131 | Date Night: September 21, 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Revitalize your marriage! Keynote speakers and dinner included. Childcare for a Date Night the following night is available for a small fee. standrewumc.org/News/MarriageSeminar Grief Care | Thursdays Beginning September 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Room 120 | If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you can benefit greatly from meeting with others who understand the deep hurt you feel. Grief Care, our video-based grief support group, meets for 8-week series throughout the year. standrewumc.org/griefcare 6
GET INVOLVED | standrewumc.org/news
Handbell Choir Returns | Handbell Choir rehearsals resume Sunday, September 22. Come by to learn more about our group. No experience is necessary! For more information, email tdavis@standrewumc.org.
Career Care Open House September 9, 6:00 p.m., Room 131 | Whether you want to change careers, or you are unemployed and seeking a new position, we are here for you. standrewumc.org/careercare
Messenger of Hope Golf Tournament | October 7, Firewheel Golf Park | Support the Messenger of Hope Scholarship Fund, which helps make college a financial possibility for promising students. standrewumc.org/News/MoHGolf
Family Podcast | We invite you to listen to Lift: A Parenting Podcast, where we ask questions about family and faith. Our discussions, led by Kim Meyers, guide each of us to finding our rhythm and creating space for God in our home. standrewumc.org/liftpodcast
Financial Peace University Tuesdays, September 10 Through November 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 131 | Find financial peace with Dave Ramsey’s 9-week, resource management class series. standrewumc. org/News/FinancialPeace
Music Season: DSO On the Go September 8, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary Encounter our most sacred musical customs in innovative, new ways with the 2019-2020 St. Andrew Music Season. standrewumc.org/traditional 7
ADULTS
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Finding a faith family as an adult can be hard. We can help. Through engaging small groups, events among communities of shared interests, and lecture-style classes, there are many ways to join our family. No matter where you are or what you need in your faith journey, you can build relationships and grow spiritually through Adult Ministries.
Sunday Morning Groups Open House | September 8 | Groups Meet at 8:30, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. | Our community builds relationships and learns together at Sunday Morning Groups. Visit and get to know as many groups as you’d like at Open House! standrewumc.org/News/Openhouse
Connection Groups and Nights Begin the Week of September 15 | In Connection Groups, we discuss practical ways to apply our worship series to our daily lives. Seeking a group? Attend Connection Nights on Tuesdays. Here, meet others as our team guides you through a full Connection Group series. standrewumc.org/connectiongroups
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