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June 2, 2002 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 8:30 A.M.

GATHER

Piano Meditations

Prelude Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach/Lorenz

Invocation

Opening Hymn #117 O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Hymn #122 God of the Sparrow God of the Whale

Joys and Concerns

Announcements

Offerings Adante - Beethoven

 

HEAR THE WORD & RESPOND

Scripture

Reflections on Scripture

RECEIVE SACRAMENT

Holy Communion

MOVE IN MISSION

Prayer after Communion

Sending Forth

Benediction

Postlude Duke Street - Whiting

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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 11:00 A.M.

ENTRANCE

Piano Meditations

Lighting the Candles

Organ Prelude Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach/Lorenz

Bell Choir O Worship the King GUM Bells

Greeting (Hymnal Pg 6)

Hymn of Praise #96 Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above

Psalm 46 (Hymnal Pg 780 with musical response 1)

 

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

Prayer for Illumination (Hymnal Pg. 6)

Scripture Genesis 6:11-22; 7:24; 8:14-19

Anthem Come to the Table of the Lord - Albrecht/Althouse Chancel Choir

Gospel

Sermon Matthew 7:21-29

Hymn #611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise

Concerns and Prayers

Sacrament of Baptism for Adam Michael, son of Laura & Vic Christman

Solo Just Like You Vic Christman

Offerings Andante - - Beethoven

Doxology #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION

Taking Bread & Cup

The Great Thanksgiving (Hymnal Pg 18)

Breaking Bread

Giving the Bread & Cup

Prayer

Hymn #623 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude Duke Street - Whiting

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8:30                                                                              11:00

Preacher: J. Michael Smith

Organist: Gordon Wilson

Piano Meditations: Karen Henderson

Acolytes: Kody Alexander                                          Miranda McCarthy

Choir Directors: Gordon Wilson, Callie Knight

Head Ushers: Bill Valentine                                         Blair Hammond

Greeters: Luann Widenmann                                     Norma Ripkey

Nursery Attendant: Carol Brown

Fellowship Time: Fellowship Team

Pastoral Visitors: Bill Valentine (367-1683) and Bob deJong (328-4849)

Office Manager: Janice Roy

Church Office: 328-1414 (office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00 & 1:00-4:00pm)

Parsonage: 367-1046 Fax: 328-9259 E-mail:

Mike’s cell phone number for emergencies: 898-3148

 


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THIS WEEK AT GRACE

June 2-June 9

Today, 8:30 & 11:00 am Morning Worship

9:30 am Fellowship Time

9:50 am Sunday School

4:00 pm Florida HouseVespers

5:00 pm Middle School Youth at Church

5:00 pm High School Youth at Parsonage

6:00 pm Children’s Musical

Monday, 6:30 pm Praise Team Practice

Tuesday, noon Staff Meeting

6:30 pm Quilters

7:00 pm Ministry Coordinators Team Meeting

Wednesday, 6:30 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group

6:30 pm Cherub Choir Practice last practice

6:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice

7:30 pm Wellspring Service

Thursday, Mike leaves for Annual Conference

Sunday, 8:30 & 11:00 am Morning Worship

9:30 am Fellowship Time

9:50 am Sunday School

5:00 pm Middle School Youth at Church

5:00 pm High School Youth at Parsonage

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Joys and Concerns from last Sunday

Faye Hutts prayers for healing for her legs and lift of her friend, Lena in prayer.

The Entwistles joy for the commitment & enthusiasm of Mindy Smith, Mandy Wood & Gordon Wilson as they shepherd the children through play practices last week and a concern as they continue to do more of the same this week!

Luann Wiedenmann thanks to the Entwistle family who have put a great deal of creativity and thought into fellowship time and thanks for the beautiful music and songs this morning.

Judie Swanson’s joy for God’s blessings, many blessings and concern for her career search.

Grace Methodist Men’s Group’s joy that our 6 acres of sweet corn was planted this past week. The corn picking and selling season will begin on July 29 and continue well into August. Make sure to schedule your vacation trip prior to that time!!

Mary Thompson’s concern for the workers at Covenant Hospital and her own job.

Ted Livengood’s joy that he and Sue will be flying to Seattle to see Sue’s sister & family, including a 1 hour lay over in Detroit.

Doug and Mary Bauling’s joy in having the Kings here from Florida and Betty Brown visiting our church today and for Bob’s solo.

Shirley Jenkins’ joy that her Dad is improving slowly and concerns that she needs to make a decision this week whether she will retire or start a new job, July 1st.

Matt Peter’s joy that his Dad is okay after an auto accident the other day and concern for the young girl in the other vehicle who is in the ICU at Carle.

The Johnston’s joy in a nice day spent yesterday with Dale’s family to celebrate their niece’s 5th birthday.

Karysn Wetzel’s joy that it has been one year since her grandmother, Nancy Welch, had her open heart surgery and all the joy she has had in the last year.

Gary & Audrey Ricketts’ joy in Bob & Ann King visiting and the birth of a son to Jop & Paul Long.

Mandy Wood’s concern for three friends that will be traveling this weekend for a graduation.

Bill Valentine’s joy that Joy celebrated her birthday this past week.

Joy Valentine’s concern for prayer for her niece Jane.

Continue in prayer for those that are recovering from surgery, or grieving and those who are ill.

If you know of someone in our church who is sick or in the hospital, please call the church office 328-1414 and let us know.

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Coming Events at Grace

Vacation Bible School - July 15-19, 6-8 p.m.


Name Tags

We will again be ordering name tags. If you wish to order a name tag or need a new one, please fill out form below.

Name _____________________________________________________________________

________ clip $3.00 ________ pin $3.00 ________ magnetic back $5.00

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Help Needed

In order to better serve our very young children, Carol Brown is in need of an extra pair of hands in the church nursery. If you are a parent, grandparent, middle school youth or older and are someone who has a special spot in your heart for our little ones please indicate your willingness to help.

Available for 8:30 ________________________________________________

Available for 11:00 _______________________________________________

Would serve for either _____________________________________________

The children of Grace and Carol thank you!!!

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Men - - Come join us Monday night, June 3

Special guest International Lifestyle Evangelist Rev. Tom Richardson will speak on "Bringing Christ into Conversations". The Singing Men of GNN will provide fellowship & song at 7 p.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church (Pennsylvania & Anderson St., Urbana).

Questions?? Call 367-7777. Bring along a friend or two . . . . The Singing Men of GNN

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XYZ’s Trip to Danville, June 13th

The XYZ’s will be visiting the Vermilion County Museum along with the War Museum, which houses memorabilia from ten wars, at Danville on Thursday, June 13th. We will eat at Cahill’s Family Restaurant. Reservations must be called to Huberts (367-6395) no later than Monday, June 10th. Leave a message if you get no answer. We will leave the church at 10:30 a.m.

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Congratulations 2002 Graduates!

 

Edwardsville High School

Alison Smith, daughter of Mike Smith and Sharon Smith

Unity High School

Daniel Schwartz, son of Duane & June Schwartz

Urbana Middle School

Amanda Henderson, daughter of Karen Henderson & Joe Henderson

Emily Wiedenmann, daughter of Bob & Luann Wiedenmann

Urbana High School

Rebecca Millikan, daughter of Tom & Gail Millikan

Neal McKenry, son of Ken & Ann McKenry

Cameron M. Smilie, Private USMC, son of Wendy Hoff

Blake Withers, son of Bob & Becky Withers

Southern Illinois University

Amanda Withers, daughter of Bob & Becky Withers. Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

University of Wisconsin, Parkside

Susan Wright, daughter of Jim & Judy Wright. Bachelor of Arts & History

 

Notice to Angelus Choir:

Tim Bowlby needs to know what Sunday would work best for the Angelus to play this summer: June 16 - early

July 14 - early - this date he would like to have Angelus play.

August 11 - early

August 25 - late

Please call Tim (355-2605) or the church office (328-1414) to let us know if you will be able to play bells on any of these dates.

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