First United Methodist Church Downtown July 18, 2021 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
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First United Methodist Church
Downtown
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 18, 2021
Service of Morning Worship
July 18, 2021
PRELUDE Psalm 19 Benedetto Marcello
WELCOME
* HYMN OF PRAISE
No. 559 WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
* CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 92:1-4
Leader: It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing
praises to your name, O Most High;
People: To declare your steadfast love in the
morning, and your faithfulness by night,
Leader: To the music of the lute and the harp, to the
melody of the lyre.
People: For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your
work; at the works of your hands I sing for
joy.
* OPENING PRAYER
* 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.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (11:00 AM)
Charles Russell Featherston, son of Hays and Sarah Featherston
THE CONGREGATIONAL COVENANT
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live
according to the example of Christ. We will surround Charlie
with a community of love and forgiveness, that he may grow in
his service to others. We will pray for Charlie, that he may be a
true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Preschool and Elementary aged children are invited to
Children's Worship. They will return during the final hymn.SPECIAL MUSIC He Looked Beyond My Fault Dottie Rambo
Brittany Benningfield, soloist
Amazing grace shall always be my song of praise,
For it was grace that bought my liberty.
I do not know just why He came to love me so.
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
I shall forever lift mine eyes to Calvary
To view the cross where Jesus died for me;
How marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul!
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
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.
OFFERTORY This Little Light of Mine Jim Curnow
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 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56, NRSV
ANTHEM (11:00 AM) Austin C. Lovelace
We Are Those Whom God Doth Aid
We are those whom God doth aid!
God our souls and bodies made;
God on us in gracious showers,
Blessings every moment pours;
Compasses with angel bands,
Bids them bear us in their hands;
Parents, friends, 'twas God bestow'd,
Life, and all descend from God.
He this flowery carpet spread,
Made the earth on which we tread;
God refreshes in the air;
Covers with the clothes we wear;
Feeds us with the food we eat;
Cheers us by his light and heat;
Makes his sun on us to shine;
All our blessings are divine.Give him then, and ever give,
Thanks for all that we receive!
For their kindness all we love;
How much more our God above!
Worthy thou, our heavenly Lord,
To be honored and adored.
God of all creating grace,
Take the everlasting praise!
* RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 23
Leader: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
People: He maketh me to lie down in green
pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters.
Leader: He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness for his name's sake.
People: Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for
thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me.
Leader: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence
of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with
oil; my cup runneth over.
People: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life: and I will dwell in
the house of the Lord for ever.
SERMON Give Me a Break
* HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP
No. 351 Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior PASS ME NOT
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Jubilation Jason Payne
* Please stand as you are able.
The Altar flowers this morning are given by David and Ann Estes in
honor of August Ryder Kronberg’s 1st birthday.
LEADERS OF WORSHIP IN TODAY’S SERVICE
Liturgists: Cassidy Baas, Downtown Fellow/Youth Pastor
Cameron Bibb, Family Pastor
Carol Cooper, Assistant Campus Pastor
Todd Nelson, Senior Pastor
Musicians: Chancel Choir
Glenna Metcalfe, Associate Director of Music/Organist
Brock Terry, Director of Music
Susan Arnold, Flute
Preacher: Gary Graves, Secretary of the General Conference
of the United Methodist ChurchWelcome 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 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.
In Mark 6, Jesus invites his disciples to go to a quiet place to rest. They were so tired after caring for the crowds in need! Jesus needed breaks too! Draw a picture of a place you go to for rest and renewal. Thank God for that place.
In 2 Samuel, God tells David what one of his children will someday do. This child will become a king too. Unscramble the words to learn what God shares about David’s son! – – – –––– ––––– – – – – – – EH LAHLS BDLUI A OSUEH ––– –– ––––, ––– – –––– ROF YM MEAN DNA I LWLI ––––––––– ––– –––––– –– S I H A B L T E S H E T ENORTH FO ––– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – S H I G N M O D K I ER R O F V E Draw a picture of what you want to thank God for.
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