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WESTLAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 27650 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake OH 44145 (440) 871-3088 westlakeumc.org

JULY 3, 2016

10:00 A.M.

ORDER OF WORSHIP July 3, 2016

10:00 a.m.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (* the congregation is invited to stand as able)

GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE IN PRAISE TOLLING OF THE CHIMES The chimes call us to quiet and to prepare for worship. Reflect during the prelude about what a difference Jesus has made in your world. GREETING Welcome to WUMC! All members, friends, and visitors are invited to sign the Attendance register. Help us to keep our information up to date and get to know those worshiping near you! Also, please refer to the “Happenings” insert for upcoming events! CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Prayer request cards are in the pews. If you have any concerns or celebrations please fill out a card. You may hand it to an usher or the pastor during music between scripture lessons (as indicated in the bulletin). PRELUDE

“Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters”

arr. Janet Linker

* CALL TO WORSHIP** L: Sing praises to the Lord, sing praises. P: We come to worship God with shouts of joy. L: Sing praises to the Lord, sing praises. P: We come to entreat Christ to turn our mourning into dancing. L: Sing praises to the Lord, sing praises. P: We come to touch the healing Spirit of God. * THE LIGHT ENTERS OUR WORSHIP * HYMN

“America the Beautiful”

* OPENING PRAYER (in unison)  O God of cleansing waters, center our hearts on healing. Messenger of peace, instruct us in your ways. Spirit of gentleness, make of us a new creation. Amen.

696, UMH

A TIME WITH CHILDREN

Rev. Mollie Brown

HEARING & PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON

Psalm 30

p 478, OT

-- Please hold up prayer cards so ushers can receive them -* HYMN

“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”

SCRIPTURE LESSON

2 Kings 5:1-14

SERMON

“The Unexpected”

66, UMH p. 320-1 , OT Rev. Mollie Brown

RESPONDING TO THE WORD A SERVICE OF WORD & TABLE

p.12-14, UMH

COMMUNITY TIME PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PRAYER OF CONFESSION WORSHIPING WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

“America the Beautiful”

arr. Carol McMillen

* DOXOLOGY 94, UMH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! * PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING THE LORD'S PRAYER 895, UMH 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

HOLY COMMUNION As the ushers direct, you are invited to come forward to receive communion. If you wish, you may kneel in prayer at the rail. After you receive communion, you may return to your pews by the side aisles. COMMUNION MUSIC

SENDING FORTH * HYMN

“Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters”

605, UMH

* BENEDICTION * THE LIGHT LEADS US INTO SERVICE * POSTLUDE “Voluntary V” John Stanley __________________________________________________________________ UMH: United Methodist Hymnal

FWS: The Faith We Sing

**From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2016. Copyright © 2015 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. From Ministry Matters http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/3985/worship-elements -july-3-2016 Westlake UMC OneLicense.Net #A711142

This worship service is being live-streamed via our website: westlakeumc.org. Please note that due to copyright and licensing restrictions, not all music or other multimedia presentations may be broadcast.  In Our Service Today: Liturgist: Jasin Kessler Ushers: Duane Miller, Nickie Miller, Jim Marshall, Sam Marshall Greeters: Barbara Lachowicz

Please join us every Sunday on the East Lawn after the 10:00 Worship Service for Coffee & Fellowship Time.

All are welcome!

Our bulletins are Green Seal Certified and contain 30% recycled post-consumer fiber