Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 AM July 17, 2011
The time of centering:
Welcome! May the joy of new birth, the transformational power of new visions, 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. We are called to learn and grow and change in a community of fellow seekers. Together may we be builders of understanding, makers of peace, servants of God’s love and grace, this day and every day… Welcome!
PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
Our gracious God, like a loving parent you nurture and encourage us to grow in grace. Grant that by sensing your Spirit’s presence in our midst, we may be enabled to mature in our commitment to you. Show us once again our possibilities. Help us grow to be better servants of your will and agents of your love in all we do. Amen.
WELCOME
Service Moment: Car Show Nancy Lowe
*SONGS OF PRAISE VBS Songs
CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: Door open. Hearts ready. God beckons.
PEOPLE: Looking for a center point to life, for a union of all the scattered and torn edges.
LEADER: May your soul find communion here.
PEOPLE: Searching for honesty, for a truth spoken in love.
LEADER: May your faith be challenged here.
PEOPLE: Looking for a place to offer your time and talents.
LEADER: May you spirit enrich this community.PEOPLE: Searching for joy to blossom and hope to grow.
LEADER: May our songs reach the heavens, touch our hearts and spread love into the world.
ALL: Thanks be to God who has called us into spiritual growth and enlists us in new visions and dreams.
CHILDREN’S STORY PLAYGROUND GRANT PRESENTATION BY THE MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION - Linda Mary Neal SPECIAL MUSIC "I See the Light" Madelyn & Andrea Knutter TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "Take Time to Be Holy" 395
SCRIPTURE LESSON Acts 2:42-47
SERMON Visions and Dreams: Spiritual Growth
UNISON PRAYER
God gives us one day at a time: long enough for laughter to follow any tears; deep enough for prayer and silence to dance together; time enough to help someone in need; plenty of time to notice beauty and praise the Maker; sufficient time to build a bridge of forgiveness or tear down a wall of resentment; the right time to embrace friends, smile at strangers, play with children, and sing praise to God. We are thankful for the bond of love and faith which connects us with other seekers around us and with you, as one day at a time we live and grow in this family of faith. Amen.
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "Bless Be the Tie that Binds" 557
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
Now may our God, whom we know as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, walk with us in the days of this week. And may we heed his direction and the opportunities for spiritual growth placed daily before us. Amen.
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
