Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life Through Divine Worship
Communion Sunday - Third Sunday aster Pentecost
10:00 am, July 3, 2011
The time of centering: Welcome! May the joy of new birth, the transformational power of new possibilities, and the burning love of Christ make all of your days a Pentecost of hope. We are called to be Spirited people, powerful as the wind in doing God's will, energetic as fire in extending the love of Christ. Let us be dreamers of dreams, builders of understanding and makers of peace, this day end every day...
PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION "We bid you Welcome" by Richard S. Gilbert
We bid you welcome, who come with weary spirit seeking rest: who come with troubles that are too much with you, who come hurt and afraid.
We bid you welcome, who come with hope in your heart: who come with anticipation in your step, who come proud and joyous.
We bid you welcome, who are seeker of a new faith: who come to probe and explore, who come to learn.
We bid you welcome, who enter this hall as a homecoming: who have found here room for your spirit, who find in this people a family.
Whoever you are, whatever you are, wherever you are on your journey, we bid you welcome. Amen
WELCOME
*SONGS OF PRAISE "Give Thanks" & "I Will Remember You"
CALL US TOGETHER
LEADER: The peace of God be with you this day, reigning within you, and in your families.
PEOPLE: God's peace and hospitality will make a difference in our lives, in all our relationship.
LEADER: Walk in confident friendship with Christ, who suffers and rejoices with you.
PEOPLE: Christ's presence will transform and strengthen us, wherever our journeys take us.
LEADER: Live by the Spirit, acknowledging God's rule in your heart and in your actions.
PEOPLE: We welcome the fires of the Holy Spirit, the refreshing wind of God's surprising grace.
ALL: Make us one, Make us whole. Amen
SPECIAL MUSIC "America, the Beautiful" Lee Hunold
CHILDREN’S STORY
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "Help Us Accept Each Other" No. 560
SCRIPTURE LESSON Hebrews 13:1-3
MEDITATION Visions and Dreams: Hospitality
PREPARING FOR THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
UNISON PRAYER
Holy Spirit of God, refresh our visions and dreams for your peace. Guide us with your renewing Spirit. Give us the heart to awaken to your wonders of grace, the faith to welcome your signs of hope around us, and the courage to act with radical hospitality. In Christ's name we pray. Amen
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
RECEIVING COMMUNION
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "Pass It On" No. 572
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
