Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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June 18, 2017 9:00
a.m.
Second Sunday after Pentecost
All who are comfortably able are invited to
stand at those
places in the service indicated by an
asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones
and electronic devices.
We Gather to Worship God
PRELUDE Karen Mohr
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING MUSIC
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We have gathered in this place where all are welcome.
People: We
never know who might make God known to us.
Leader: Yes, in this very place, God may be present.
People: We
might hear GodÕs voice in a song, or a prayer or a reading or a sermon or deep
in our heart as we listen.
Leader: Yes, God might have a surprising word, a challenging word, an encouraging word, a comforting word.
People: We
will listen for the voice of God, made known in the love of Jesus and be led by
Holy Spirit.
Leader: Let us worship God as we welcome one another.
*HYMN ÒAll Are WelcomeÓ (insert)
*PRAYER
Ever surprising God, some of your surprises overwhelm us. Your love for us in Jesus Christ is an amazing grace. The blessings of family and friends give us great joy. Your willingness to walk with us in all times and places gives us courage. As you surprise us, help us to offer grace, hospitality and compassion to each other and our unexpected guests. In ChristÕs name, we rejoice to welcome you. Amen.
*PASSING THE PEACE
Jesus says, as I have loved you, love one another.
As we offer care and compassion to one another, in the name of Jesus, we offer it to Him.
Offering care and compassion is a step toward the peace Jesus offered. May his love be made known among us as we share GodÕ peace with each other.
(All are invited to greet others with
handshakes or hugs while saying to them "The
peace of Christ be with you" and responding "and also with you.")
SONG
OF PRAISE "Gloria PatriÓ
Glory be to the
Father, and to the Son
and to the Holy
Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without
end. Amen, Amen.
We Listen for the Good News
CHILDRENÕS TIME ÒFather AbrahamÓ
SPECIAL MUSIC
SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7
SERMON Rev. Jacoba Koppert ÒA Welcoming FamilyÓ
We Respond to the
Good News
*HYMN
ÒHappy the Home When God is ThereÓ #540
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDÕS PRAYER
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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil. For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY Karen Mohr
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God for all that love has done;
Creator,
Christ and Spirit One. Amen
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN ÒWhere Cross the Crowded Ways of LifeÓ #665
*THE
BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE "Let There Be
PeaceÓ
Let there be
peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Let
there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant
to
be. With God our Creator, children all are we.
Let
us walk with each other in perfect harmony.
Let
peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With
every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:
To
take each moment, and live each moment in peace eternally!
Let
there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
*POSTLUDE Karen Mohr
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World
Announcements
We welcome you to this service of
worship. We hope you will
experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in
the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation.
Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
Note: You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.
Radio Broadcast Sponsors – The radio broadcast portion of our worship service today is given by Ruth & Bob Schmidt in memory of daughter, Tammy Backus and Mom & Dad, Walter and Lucille Schmidt.
Calendar
Monday, June 19- 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.
Next Sunday, June 25 – 7:30 p.m. Book Study.
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Book Study Sunday, June 18 (today) & 25 – 7:30 p.m.
ÒWeird ChurchÓ – ÒWelcome to the Twenty-First Century
By authors Beth Ann Estock and Paul Nixon
This book is about where the church has been in the past, where it is today and how led by the Holy Spirit it can be recreated for the 21st Century.
Books for Book Study ($16)
Announcements
Fellowship/Coffee Hour - Looking for volunteers to serve – Sign-up on the bulletin board.
Summer Music
The Music Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the special music this summer. Playing the piano, singing, playing an instrument. Groups, families, children are all welcome. Please contact Betty Barr or anyone on the music committee.
Luther Park Bible Camp Vacation Bible
School Day Camp
Monday, July 10- Thursday, July 13
I:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Join Calvary Lutheran and the United Church
of Christ
At Calvary Lutheran Church
Sunday, July 9
6:30 p.m.
ÒKick-Off Potluck Dinner
VBS Kids and
Parents
All children
Entering 4K-6th Grade
Program
following Pizza – Thursday at 5 p.m.
Contact Calvary
Lutheran at 715-743-2225 to register