July 9, 2023
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Our network was disrupted during our livestream. You can view worship from our sister congregation, Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church or view past worship services here.
July 9, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Gathering:
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
How Firm a Foundation arr. Phillip Keveren
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Call to Worship
Based on Matthew 11:28-30
Siblings, children of God—
come and worship!
Even if you’re tired and worn out—
come and worship!
Lay down the heavy things you are carrying—
come and worship!
Listen to what Jesus wants to tell you—
come and worship!
See if you can discover how Jesus wants to use you—
come and worship!
For Jesus is humble and gentle,
and he will give us everything we need to follow him.
come and worship! +
Hymn
Morning Has Broken UMH# 145
Children’s Message
Joys and Concerns and Prayers with The Lord’s Prayer
UMH# 895
The Reading from the Gospels
Solo
A Living Prayer Ron Block/Allison Kraus
Carol Kinsey
A Reading from the Epistles
Sermon
The Internal War | Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon
Our all-knowing God sees you completely and knows all that you have done. Our all-loving God claims you as a beloved child no matter what. Know without doub
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.
Hymn
The Lone, Wild Bird TFWS# 2052
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology | UMH# 94
Postlude
What a Friend We Have in Jesus arr. James Koerts
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Lisa Hartzog
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Pianist: Patty Higgins
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