First United Methodist Church Downtown August 22, 2021 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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First United Methodist Church
Downtown
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 22, 2021
Service of Morning Worship
August 22, 2021
INTROIT Blow the Trumpet in Zion John Ness Beck
Blow the trumpet in Zion,
Call a solemn assembly,
Gather the people,
Sanctify the congregation,
Assemble the elders,
Gather the children;
For the day of the Lord is at hand!
WELCOME
* CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 84
Leader: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of
hosts!
People: My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts
of the Lord;
Leader: My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living
God.
People: Happy are those who live in your house,
ever singing your praise.
Leader: For the Lord God is a sun and shield; he bestows
favor and honor. No good thing does the Lord
withhold from those who walk uprightly.
People: O Lord of hosts, happy is everyone who
trusts in you.
* OPENING PRAYER
* HYMN OF PRAISE
No. 514 Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus WEBB
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven
and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: who
was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and
buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended
into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the
quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy
catholic* church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the
life everlasting. Amen.
*universal
* GLORIA PATRI MEINEKE
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.SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION (11:00 AM) Page 35
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Children are invited to come forward for a message and then to Children’s
Worship at 11:00 (pick up after service in Rooms 208/209 or nursery).
HYMN OF PREPARATION
No. 600 Wonderful Words of Life WORDS OF LIFE
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S 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 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.
CHORAL RESPONSE Randy Edwards
Search Me, Lord, and Know My Heart
Search me, Lord, and know my heart
And try my anxious thinking.
See each hurtful way in me
And lead me in Thy way.
OFFERTORY How I Trust Him Mark Hayes
Sarah Michel, soloist
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word;
Just to rest upon His promise, just to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus, O for grace to trust Him more!
I'm so glad I learned to trust Him, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that He is with me, will be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus, O for grace to trust Him more!
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock
That shadows a dry, thirsty land.
He hideth my life in the depths of His love
And covers me there with His hand.
A wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Lord,
A wonderful Savior to me.
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,
Where rivers of pleasure I see.
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock
That shadows a dry, thirsty land.
He hideth my life in the depths of His love
And covers me there with His hand.
Offering boxes are available in the narthex and at the
west sanctuary entrance.* DOXOLOGY Old 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* SCRIPTURE LESSON John 6:56-69, NRSV
ANTHEM Midnight Cry Carol Cymbala
Darian Sanders, soloist
Casey DeMattina, drums
Paul Reich, bass guitar
I hear the sound of a mighty rushing wind.
And it's closer now than its ever been.
I can almost hear the trumpet, as Gabriel sounds the call,
And at the midnight cry we'll be going home.
I look around me, I see prophecies fulfilled.
The signs of the times, they're appearing ev'rywhere.
Oh, I can almost see the Father, as He says, "Son, go get my children."
And at the midnight cry, the Bride of Christ will rise.
When Jesus steps out on a cloud to call God's children
The dead in Christ shall rise to meet Him in the air.
And then those that remain shall be quickly changed,
And at the midnight cry, we'll be going home!
SERMON Welcome Home: Lord, to whom can we go?
Notes at http://bible.com/events/48749653
* HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP
No. 374 Standing on the Promises PROMISES
* BENEDICTION
* CHORAL RESPONSE Frederick Candlyn
Amen from Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
POSTLUDE Allegro Moderato from “Water Music” G.F. Handel
* Please stand as you are able.
The Altar flowers this morning are given
in honor of Wayne Oates for all the work on our church grounds.LEADERS OF WORSHIP IN TODAY’S SERVICE
Liturgists: Cassidy Baas, Downtown Fellow/Youth Pastor
Carol Cooper, Downtown Pastor
Sarah Michel, Downtown Intern
Barry Prince, Children’s Ministry
Choral Scholars: Ryan Barr
Will Chandler
Trey Darnell
Jessica French
Liz Frodge
Wagner Pástor
Andrea Salazar
Kathrin Thawley
Musicians: Glenna Metcalfe, Associate Director of Music/Organist
Brock Terry, Director of Music
Preacher: Todd Nelson, Senior Pastor
Welcome to Downtown, one of 3 worshiping communities of First
United Methodist Church Lexington. Whether this is your first Sunday
here or your hundredth, it is no accident that we are here together
today. If you are visiting Lexington, we are so glad to be part of your
time in the bluegrass. If you are new to the area and looking for a
church home, please let a greeter or member of staff know if you have
questions. Our pastors would love the chance to have a conversation
and get to know you better.200 West High Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
downtownlex.org
859-233-0545Activities based on 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43, Psalm 84, Ephesians 6:10-20.
Ephesians 6 describes the “armor of God.” These are things that protect us and help us live the lives of justice, kindness, and mercy God wants for us. Draw a picture of you wearing the belt of truth, shoes of peace, and carrying a shield of faith. How does this make you feel?
Psalm 84 describes how God lovingly provides a home in God's close presence for all creation, including nests for the sparrows. Connect the dots of the nest. Inside, write or draw a way you feel God's nearness.
Be strong in the Lord
and in the strength of his power.
~ Ephesians 6:10
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