Welcome to New Hope United Methodist Church July 8, 2018

Announcements Today, Young Adults, 11:15am, RM2 Youth, 5:30pm, Upstairs Mon, Trustee Meeting, 7pm, RM2 Tue, Mark Bible Study, 11am, RM2 Experiencing God, 12:30pm, RM2 Ad Council Meeting, 7pm, Upstairs Wed, Bring Joy Bible Study, 10am, Fred Baptist Sat, Women’s Breakfast, 8am, Upstairs This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Bringing in the Light of Christ Musical Prelude Bringing in the Light of Christ

Surely the Presence of the Lord Choral Introit Surely the Presence of the Lord Choir

*Call to Worship One: Jesus Christ calls us to believe the Good News of grace and mercy that is ours. Many: Jesus Christ calls us to believe in His grace which is sufficient for us. One: Jesus Christ calls us to believe in Him, the giver of the gifts of grace and mercy, and in the kingdom of God.

Many: Jesus Christ calls us to find God in every experience, and in the faces of others. One: Let us enter into loving relationship with Christ our Lord – not in our own strength, but in the power of the Holy Spirit. Many: Come, let us worship the Lord. Amen.

Come, Thou Almighty King (verse 1) Come, Thou Almighty King WORDS: Anon. 61 1. Come, thou almighty King, help us thy name to sing, help us to praise!

Father all glorious, o’er all victorious, come and reign over us, Ancient of Days!

Come, Thou Almighty King (Verse 2) 2. Come, thou incarnate Word, gird on thy mighty sword, our prayer attend!

Come, and thy people bless, and give thy word success; Spirit of holiness, on us descend!

Come, Thou Almighty King (Verse 3) 3. Come, holy Comforter, thy sacred witness bear in this glad hour.

Thou who almighty art, now rule in every heart, and ne’er from us depart, Spirit of power!

Come, Thou Almighty King (Verse 4) 4. To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be, hence, evermore.

Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore!

The Apostles’ Creed – Traditional Version 881 THE APOSTLES’ CREED TRADITIONAL VERSION I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ. his only Son our Lord:. who was conceived by the And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;

the third day he rose. from the dead;. he ascended into heaven, the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,. the holy catholic church, I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Children’s Time

Passing the Peace of Christ

Anthem I Believe in Jesus Choir (Marc Nelson) Choir

Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

Hymnal #895 Used By Permission. CCLI License # 11148194

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Glory Be to the Father WORDS: Lesser Doxology, 3rd-4th cent. 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Offering Our Gifts to God

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th) 95 WORDS: Thomas Ken, 1674 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord I Want to Be a Christian (1) 402 WORDS: African American spiritual 1. Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. (in my heart)

In my heart, (in my heart) in my heart, (in my heart) Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. (in my heart)

Lord I Want to Be a Christian (2) 2. Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. (in my heart)

In my heart, (in my heart) in my heart, (in my heart) Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. (in my heart)

Lord I Want to Be a Christian (3) 3. Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. (in my heart)

In my heart, (in my heart) in my heart, (in my heart) Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. (in my heart)

Lord I Want to Be a Christian (4) 4. Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. (in my heart)

In my heart, (in my heart) in my heart, (in my heart) Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. (in my heart)

Scripture Reading Mark 6:1-13  He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2 On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! 3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 

4 Then Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house.” 5 And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. 6 And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about among the villages teaching. 7 He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8 He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; 9 but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. 

10 He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. 11 If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. 13 They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. 12 So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. 13 They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

The Message Identity Theft

Prayer of Confession Mighty miracle working God, how often we go astray. We forget who You are and whose we are. We forget to follow where You lead us and we neglect to serve those in need. Forgive us for our forgetfulness. Forgive us when we find our identity in the world rather than as a resident of the Kingdom of God. Forgive us when we speak ill of others and judge our brothers and sisters. Forgive us and lead us back to you, our Lord, friend and brother. Reveal to us where we are needed and where we need to introduce someone in the world to You and your kingdom. Amen.

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (Verse 1) 121 WORDS: Frederick W. Faber, 1854 1. There’s a wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea; there’s a kindness in God’s justice, which is more than liberty.

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (Verse 2) 2. There is welcome for the sinner, and more graces for the good! There is mercy with the Savior; there is healing in his blood.

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (Verse 3) 3. For the love of God is broader than the measure of our mind; and the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind.

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (Verse 4) 4. If our love were but more simple, we should rest upon God’s word; and our lives would be illumined by the presence of our Lord.

*Blessing Please join us for food and fellowship in the Hospitality Room following the service.