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July 14, 2002 8th Sunday after Pentecost

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE  Joys and Concerns from last Sunday

Philo Road Kids Fair  Fun! Fun! Fun!

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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 8:15 A.M.

ENTRANCE

PIANO MEDITATIONS

LIGHTING THE CANDLES

PRELUDE

GREETING

Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: The risen Christ is with us.

People: Praise the Lord!

OPENING HYMN #158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing

OPENING PRAYER Pg. 6

ACT OF PRAISE Pg. 756 PSALM 25 (response 2)

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Pg. 6

SPECIAL MUSIC Passacaglia in C - Tim Bowlby Handbells

Violin Soloists: Istvan Szabo and Robin Kearton

GOSPEL MATTHEW 13:1-9

SERMON

MUSIC #707 Hymn of Promise

ANNOUNCEMENTS

JOYS, CONCERNS, PRAYERS

THANKSGIVING & SENDING FORTH

OFFERTORY PRAYER

OFFERINGS

DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

HYMN #128 He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

FOLLOWING THE LIGHT

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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 10:30 A.M.

GATHERING AND SONG

PIANO MEDITATIONS

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

WELCOME

PIANO PRELUDE

OPENING HYMN #61 Come, Thou Almighty King

PRAYER

HYMN #77 How Great Thou Art

JOYS, CONCERNS & PRAYERS

OFFERINGS

HYMN #370 Victory in Jesus

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE WORD AND THE RESPONSE

BAPTISM Today it is our pleasure to baptize Karsyn Anniece Wetzel, daughter of Brian & Jennifer Wetzel

SPECIAL MUSIC "My First Song" Written and sung by Vic Christman Accompaniment composed and played by Karen Henderson

SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 13:1-9

SERMON

SONG #374 Standing on the Promises

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

FOLLOWING THE LIGHT

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE

July 14-21

  • Today, 8:15 & 10:30 Morning Worship
  • 9:00 am Fellowship Time
  • 9:30 am Sunday School
  • 6:30 pm Youth Group at the Church
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  • Monday, 5:00 pm VBS Helpers Meeting
  • 5:30-8:00 pm Philo Road Kids Fair
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  • Tuesday, Noon Staff Meeting
  • 12:30 pm Youth Bible Study at Searings
  • 5:30-8:00 pm Philo Road Kids Fair
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  • Wednesday, 6:30 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group
  • 5:30-8:00 pm Philo Road Kids Fair
  • 7:30 pm Wellspring Service
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  • Thursday, 5:30-8:00 pm Philo Road Kids Fair
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  • Friday 5:30-8:00 pm Philo Road Kids Fair
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  • Saturday, Youth Group leaves for North Carolina
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  • Sunday, 8:15 & 10:30 am Morning Worship
  • 9:00 am Fellowship Time
  • 9:30 am Sunday School
  • 6:30 pm Youth Group at the Church
  • FINANCE MEETING FOR THIS WEEK HAS BEEN CANCELED TILL AUGUST!

    Philo Road Kids Fair

    There will be a short meeting on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. for the people who signed-up to help with the Philo Road Kids Fair. If you can’t make it at that time, please contact Marilyn Wright, 328-4807.

    Fun! Fun! Fun!

    Vacation Bible School "Philo Road Kids’ Fair" - July 15-19, 5:30-8 p.m.

    We invite all children to come and bring a friend. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. There are pamphlets in the Narthex so you can pre-register your child or children.

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    Joys and Concerns from last Sunday

    Gordy Wilson joy for the birth of a new grandson, Joel Garret Wilson on July 3 to Ryan & Melissia Wilson and a safe return from Bloomington yesterday when the Buick died and Cory’s 25th birthday today.

    Jill King joy for all the love & concern this church family shows to my family.

    Victor Christman joy even in defeat, there were no serious injuries in Friday nights softball game and concern for Matthew who has a slight fever this morning.

    Bill & Joy Valentine concern for nephew Mike, visiting & admitted to the hospital for testing.

    Doug Bauling joy for 17 men, women & boys who worked on the garage yesterday. More was accomplished than anticipated. Thanks to all!

    Doug & Mary Bauling joy for Bob King’s successful surgery last and his continuing recovery.

    Marilyn Wright joy that we have planned a really fun week for the Philo Road Kids Fair and concern that we have lots of kids come to enjoy it.

    Joy Valentine joy for her 45th class reunion this week-end & a wonderful time was had by all.

    Carolyn Dickey had a grief & a joy that her sister, Nellie Wilson, whose funeral was yesterday but had 83 years with her family.

    Carl Erb concern for the John Williford family. John died on Friday.

    Tom & Nancy Welch concern for family friends & all those living in Texas enduring the enormous floods.

    Norma Ripkey joy for her children & their families for their wonderful assistance in the transitions of her move and she thanks God every day for the blessing of her family.

    Ted & Jessica Hartke joy for Brenda Mockbee’s continued improvement & she starts re-hab this week.

    Truman & Pat Price joy & very thankful to be in church this morning & want to thank everyone for their prayers & concerns.

    Patsy Hammond joy in leaving for Seattle Wednesday to visit daughter & granddaughters and concern for Blair taking care of himself till he leaves on July 18 & prayers for safe flight for both of them.

    Gary & Audrey Ricketts joy for healing of burns on Audrey’s arms and Bob King’s recovery from bi-pass surgery and concern for travel mercies for daughter, son-in-law & grandchildren.

    Concern for Wanda Adams who fell in the parking lot on her way out from first service.

    Judie Swanson joy for God’s many blessings & the strength he gives those who suffer & grieve and concern as she makes a career decision.

    Mindy Smith joy for leaving this week to attend a friend’s wedding and concern for a co-worker of Alison, whose friends were in a car accident.

    Sharon King concern for Richard & Benjamin to survive 2 weekends in a row of camping in the heat & that Benjamin stays safe all week at scout camp without a parent.

    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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  • 8:15                              10:30
  • Preacher: J. Michael Smith

    Organist: Gordon Wilson

    Piano Meditations: Karen Henderson

  • Acolytes: Ian Ferguson Philip Long
  • Choir Director: Gordon Wilson

    Bell Choir Director: Tim Bowlby

    Head Ushers: Richard Barnett Frank Silver

    Greeters:

    Nursery Attendant: Carol Brown

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    Flowers presented by the family of Karsyn Wetzel in honor of her baptism today.

    Fellowship Time: GUM Bells

    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: and web site at http://www.urbanagrace.org

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

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