Join us for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost at 915am (in-person or Facebook Livestream)
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Walk on Water
Thank you for worshiping with us. We are so glad that you are spending part of your day with us!
Order of Service
Worship Service Participants
- Michelle Bachmann, Worship Leader
- Choir: YOU!
Ringing of the Church Bell
Announcements
Greeting
One: Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion as we gather here today to worship you.
Call to Worship (Psalm 85:8-13 adapted)
One: Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.
All: Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.
One: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
All: Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.
One: The LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
All: Righteousness will go before him, and will make a path for his steps.
Opening Hymn: “I Need Thee Every Hour” (The Hymnal #469) v. 1-3
Prayer of Invocation (Psalm 105: 1-3)
One: O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.
All: Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. AMEN.
Scripture Readings
Romans 10:5-15 and Matthew Matthew 14:22-33
Meditation: “Are You a Peter?”
Hymn of Response: “I Love to Tell the Story” (The Hymnal #467)
Prayers and Concerns
Joys – Concerns – Blessings
Please share any special concerns, joys, and blessings.
Featured Poem: “Doubt” by Norman Shirk
Silent Prayer – Leader’s Prayer – Lord’s Prayer
ALL: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. AMEN.
Collection and Presentation of the Offering
Invitation to the Offering
One: Jesus comes to us as the light of the world. Let us share our abundance in order to shine the light that has come to us through him.
*Hymn: “Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow” (The Hymnal #551)
*Prayer of Dedication
One: To the preaching of good tidings of salvation, to the teaching of Jesus’ way of life, to the healing of broken bodies, to the leading of every little child to the knowledge and love of Jesus,
All: We dedicate our gifts.
One: To the caring of the helpless, to the relief of all who look to us for help, to the evangelization of the world, and to the building of God’s kingdom.
All: We dedicate our wealth, our efforts, and our lives. AMEN
Closing and Blessing
*Closing Hymn: “I’m So Glad, Jesus Lifted Me” (NCH #474)
Benediction and Blessing
Ringing of the Church Bell
Upcoming Events & Announcements
- Wednesdays – Bongards Farmers Market – 3pm to 6pm
- Aug 14th – Women’s Guild – 6pm – Fellowship Hall
- Aug 16th – Shoe Bus at the Market – 3pm to 6pm (donations of new and like-new shoes collected up until the day of the sale)
- Aug 19th – Central MN History Tour – 730am (meet at St. John’s to carpool to Little Falls) RSVP y Penny or Karen
- Aug 27th – Worship at Stiftungsfest – 9am – Under the Big Tent
- Aug 28th – Faith & Service Team Meeting – 6pm via ZOOM
- Sept 10th – Worship & Gather Team Meeting – Following Worship – Meet in the Sanctuary
- Sept 11th – Women’s Guild Gathering – 6pm – Fellowship Hall
- Sept 17th – Consistory Team Meeting following worship – Fellowship Hall
Fruit of the Spirit. August focuses on local school. This month, Central Public Schools and Cologne Academy will benefit from the donations. A special collection vessel is at the entrance to the sanctuary.
God uses everyone’s talents. Check out this month’s Team Up flier for ways to share your time and talents to inspire and uplift our community.
Live Streaming. We want to train others on live-streaming and recording services. If you can make a post on Facebook from your computer, you can do this. Contact Michelle Bachmann if you’re interested.
Looking for a church community? If you have been led to St. John’s looking to be more than a visitor, we welcome you openly and would love an opportunity to chat. Contact Pastor Scott at 804-350-0826 or email pastorsjuccbongards@gmail.com.
The Word To Go: Find Sunday morning worship services on our Facebook Page, St. John’s UCC of Bongards. Worship will also be live-streamed on Facebook, when available.
Bongards Buzz: Submit items for the newsletter by the 1st of each month to Michelle Bachmann or sjuccbongards@gmail.com. Catch up online with the Buzz here.
For Pastoral Care. Please contact Pastor Scott at 804-350-0826 or email pastorsjuccbongards@gmail.com.
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