GOD'S WORDS TO US
*Scripture Lesson Matthew 14:22-33, NRSV
Lay Reader: The Word of God for the people of God.
Response: Thanks be to God.
June 15, 2014
8:30am and 11:00am
Father's Day
*Hymn
WORDS OF MEDITATION
Message
GATHERING TO CELEBRATE THE WORD OF GOD
Prelude
Rev. Lauren Miller
“Oh, Day of Rest and Gladness”
Judith Pearson, Organist
- Smith
*Call to Worship
(8:30am) Reid Bond
(11:00am) Jim Willard
O give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name;
Make known God’s deeds among the peoples.
Sing praises to God; tell of all God’s wonderful works.
Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of those who
seek the Lord rejoice!
Let us remember the wonderful works of God.
Rejoice, people of God! Praise the Lord!
~ Psalm 105
*Hymn of Praise
“To God Be the Glory”
No. 98
*Invocation
Wondrous and unwearied God, breathe deeply into us
so that we may be eased into this holy time. We come
breathless to You from fretful times and blurred places
-- our attention splintered, our energy drained, our love
glazed, our faith frayed. Still we have been drawn here,
and we thank you for this insistent yearning to worship
and renew. O Breath of God, fill us with life anew.
Amen.
Psalm 121 Sung Response #1
Children's Message
Special Music
Psalter No. 844
Rev. Lauren Miller
“In His Hands”
John & Laura Morgan, Duet
No. 512
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
“Learning to trust is one of life’s most difficult tasks.”
~ Isaac Watts
Greeting
“Stand By Me”
“Lifeguard on Duty”
Rev. Dr. Jane Youtz Riecke
June 15, 2014
9:45am
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
Hymn of Prayer “More Love to Thee, O Christ”
No. 453 (vs. 1-2)
Pastoral Prayer
Cynthia Paquette, Ministry Intern
The Lord's Prayer
Hymn Reprise
“This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to thee;
more love to thee, more love to thee!”
Giving Our Faith Wings
Rev. Lauren Miller
Offering
Offertory
“Andante”
- Luciotti
*Doxology
No. 94
*Prayer of Dedication
O God, as Peter stepped outside the boat in the face of
a raging storm, help us to think, act and give outside
the boat, knowing that You have bid us come. For it is
in Your name we pray. Amen.
ENACTING THE WORD
*Closing Hymn
“Jesus Calls Us”
No. 398
*Benediction
Go forth as a people of faith, enfolded in the living, breathing
presence of Jesus Christ. Go forth as lifeguards for those who
need your hands outstretched to pull them up out of the oceans of
despair. Go forth trusting in your ability to make a difference.
Because you will…in Christ’s name. Amen.
*Postlude
“Gospel Trumpet”
- Price
- Mendelssohn
*People standing, as able. Bold, response of the people.
Gathering
Giving Our Faith WINGS
We're Here To Praise The Lord
Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?
Lord I Lift Your Name On High
Welcome
God's Holy Word
Message
Matthew 14:22-33 , NRSV
Keith Flaming
Lifeguard on Duty
Rev. Dr. Jane Youtz Riecke
My Life Is In You
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Word Of God Speak
Prayers of the People
The Blessing
How High And How Wide
Prayers: Marilyn Paul at Centre Rehab in Fort Collins. Anna Bouchard,
Betty Ela, Cliff Ertelt, Mae Fox, Marilyn Gilbert, Lew Graff, Glen Hays,
Clyde & Helen Hengl, DeLoma Hogue, Marty Johnson, Bill Moeller, Cees
Morgan, Jean Rulon, Kathy Scott, Sandy Wild and Dale Wood.
Serving our country in the military: Taylor Branco, Ryan Foster,
Branden Greenstreet, Corey Hogue, Jordan Kosby, Jacob Miklea,
Christopher Spencer.
Pray for all who are seeking employment.
*For more prayer concerns, visit our website: www.SeekChristToday.org
Presence: 6/8/14 - 366
Gifts: Thank you to all who donated money and canned goods to House
of Neighborly Service during the month of May. The total given was
$1,260 plus all the canned goods.
Service: Thank you to all of the Children's Teachers & Shepherds that
helped this year.
Death: Dale England - 6/6/14
Altar Flowers: 1st arrangement provide by Shirley Ames in celebration of
Walter's 90th Birthday on June 17. 2nd arrangement provided by the Stone
family in celebration of Ed's 90th Birthday on June 11. The floral spray in
the back of the sanctuary is given by the family of Dale England from his
funeral service on Wednesday, June 11th.
Acolytes: 8:30am - Payton & Zach Rechkemmer
11:00am - Brynn Cerny
Missionaries: Dr. Steve & Alene Burgert, Emmanuel & Florence Mefor,
Donna Pewo.
Next week in worship: Lay Servant Sunday. Our Lay Leader, Marlene
Thurman, will lead us in worship along with other Lay Servants. We hope
you join us!
Large Print Bulletins & Hymnals are available from
an usher.
Welcome to Worship!
During the service please use and pass the Friendship Folders. We
encourage everyone to record their visit and complete the information sheet,
including the city in which you live. If you are a first time guest, please fill
out the yellow sheet and bring it to the Ask Me Desk for a hospitality gift.
Also, if you have questions about FUMC, stop by the Ask Me Desk located
in
Lobby
Court.
Church
information
on
our
website:
www.SeekChristToday.org.
Becoming a part of the FUMC family:
Speak to Rev. Dr. Jane or any member of staff about our Next Steps class.
Together we discover how we can grow in our faithfulness to Christ
through the W.I.N.G.S. ministries of FUMC. Next Steps, is held every forth
Sunday of the month the Coy Hall area. Please notify the church office (6670876) in advance if you would like to attend.
Child Care:
The nursery is located by the church office and is available for children ages
infant - 5 years. Child Care is always available during all worship services.
Additional Parking:
Additional parking is available in the Truscott Elementary School parking
lot, north of the church on Grant Street just west of the school.
Children’s Worship Bags:
Pick up your bag from the rack at the back of the sanctuary and return it to
an usher or place in the “Used Bags” bin near the rack after the service so
they can be re-stuffed with fun for next week!
Hearing Devices:
Hearing devices are available during the worship service. Please ask an usher
to assist you if you would like to use one.
Prayer Cards:
Prayer Request cards are available in the Friendship Folders; please use them
to notify the Prayer Ministry Team of any prayer requests and/or answered
prayers. Please drop the cards in the offering plate. Prayers may also be
submitted on our website, www.SeekChristToday.org.
Worship Service on Cable TV:
The 8:30am worship service is televised every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm
on channel 83, Comcast, Loveland.
Fellowship Hour:
Coffee, pastries, breads and fruit are available in Coy Hall between 9:30am
& 12:15pm. We invite you to stay and enjoy the fellowship.
CHANGING LIVES, TRANSFORMING THE WORLD
533 Grant Ave. Loveland, CO 80537
Office hours: M -Thurs. 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 12:00pm ~ phone: (970) 667-0876
Email: office@fumcloveland.com; website: www.SeekChristToday.org
Dr. Jane's email: revjane@fumcloveland.com - cell phone: (970) 692-3620
Cell Phones:
Placing your cell phone on the silent mode during the worship service is
greatly appreciated.
Shawls at the end of the pews:
Shawls may be used by anyone if you are feeling chilly. Please enjoy the
warmth of these shawls that were made with love by women in the
congregation.