UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

www.uccneillsville.org

July 29, 2018 9:00 a.m.

The Tenth 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

“Rondeau” (Joseph Mouret)

RINGING OF THE BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GATHERING “Soften My Heart”

Soften my heart, Lord, Soften my heart

from all indifference set me apart,

To feel your compassion, to weep with your tears;

come soften my heart, O Lord, Soften my heart. (repeat)

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PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Come, let us find Jesus.

People: We will go where he goes.

Leader: He offers healing and hope in the all the places where we hurt and struggle.

People: Finding Jesus we bring to him all that needs healing; we bring to him all who need hope.

Leader: Let us worship God who sent Jesus into the world to save the world. May God’s Spirit and the love of Jesus be evident as we worship.

*HYMN “Come, My People” (pg. 5 bulletin)

We Confess Our Sin Seeking God’s Forgiveness

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, we know we need Jesus; yet some of us barely have the time to sit down to eat. We are overwhelmed with all that must be done and all we want to do failing to find time to be in your presence. Forgive us when we run in other directions than where you invite us to be. We are so in need of your compassion; too often we are as sheep without a shepherd. Gather us now in your arms that we might find healing and peace.

*SILENTLY WE CONFESS OUR PERSONAL SINS

*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Jesus welcomes all who are weary and carrying heavy loads; he will give us rest. He forgives us and offers a life that will lead to wholeness and peace. Lean on him, learn from him, follow him.

PASSING THE PEACE

Colossians 3:12-18

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

(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.")

*THE GLORIA PATRI

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

CHILDREN’S TIME (if children present)

“Finding Jesus”

SPECIAL MUSIC KJ Mohr

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Mark 6: 30-34, 45-46, 53-56

SERMON Pastor Jacoba Koppert

“Along the Lakeshore, Running to Jesus”

We Respond To God’s Faithfulness

HYMN “I Need You Every Hour” (pg. 6 bulletin)

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR

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

“Assurance” (John Ness Beck)

*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 “Lord God of Hosts, Whose Purpose” #192

THE BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE ”Let There Be Peace”

By Sy Miller and Jill Jackson

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 to Serve

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/rereshments and conversation. Whoever you are and where ever 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 – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship service is sponsored by Doris Bakker in memory of her parents.

Calendar

Monday, July 30 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.

Tuesday, July 31 -7 p.m. Christian Ed Board meeting.

Next Sunday, August 5 – 9 a.m. Summer Worship; Communion (pews) 3 p.m. Communion served at Neills. Retire. Community.

Sunday, August 12 – 9 a.m. Fair Sunday (Worship in the WCCN tent); Shuttle service (bus) from the church to the fairground and back to the church (8:45 a.m.) will be available; Donations of Bars needed for fellowship time; (Sign-Up on the bulletin board) Thanks!