All are invited to stand when indicated by this symbol (*). If unable to stand, please feel
comfortable remaining seated.
WE ENTER INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD
(As the music begins, let us remember that God has blessed us with these opportunities to serve Him and to share His love with others. The lighting of the altar candles symbolizes Christ’s presence, inviting us to offer ourselves in worship to our great God.)
Prelude
GATHERING
Welcome & Announcements Mary Hammond
*Please stand during the entrance of the Light of Christ and acolyte
Invocation Rev. Chris Arries
Hymn of Praise This is the Day No. 657
Call to Worship
Leader: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed.
People: It is a small seed, but has some surprises in store for us.
Leader: When it is grown, it is a very large shrub.
People: Even the birds can find places in its branches for their nests.
Leader: God’s transforming love begins in small ways to enter our hearts.
All: Lord, plant those amazing seeds of transforming love in us that they may grow into
deeds of service to others in your name. AMEN.
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Special Music Mountain View UMC Choir
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RECOGNIZING WHO WE ARE AND WHOSE WE ARE
Sharing of Joys / Concerns
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer No. 895
Our Father which 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.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
Tithes, Gifts, and Offerings
*Doxology No. 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Children’s Sermon
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Special Music O What A Savior
WORSHIP THROUGH SCRIPTURE AND PROCLAMATION
Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Devotion “What’s It Gonna Be Like? Rev. Chris Arries
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
(During this time you are invited to come forward to pray, to ask for healing, to renew your commitments to God, or to join this church. If you wish for the Pastor to pray with you, please indicate so.)
*Hymn of Dedication
Benediction
*Choral Response On Eagle’s Wings
And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God’s hand.
*Indicates you are invited to stand if you are able.
Flowers are given to the glory of God by
Lois Coster
PRAYER LIST:
CONCERNS: UMW President – Harriet Aaron
Logan Williams Joe Harrison – kidney problems
JW & Joan Arms Emily Danuser – tumor on kidney
Robby’s family – lost cancer battle Kay’s sister – Helen – tests
Dave Edwards – upcoming surgery David Embry and family
Scott Hider – bone disease Jesse Stewart – bad migraines
Melissa Warner – heart cath & tests Ella Bright (Teri’s mom) hospice
Susan and Larry Jewell – Teri’s sister – in need of car
Mark & Heidi Reeves – traveling Jesse’s sister, Teresa, cancer spread
Nancy Gammons’ mother – hip and her husband has prostate cancer
Ginger Lloyd - cancer Dominique Lester still needs prayer
John Riley Lee and Kay – health and grandchildren
Catherine Davenport – cancer Jim and Bonnie Bever
Cheryl – cancer (Norma’s cousin) Susan with cancer in Florida
Peggy Moore - cancer Jill Sellars – breast cancer
Jim Baker – leukemia Marty Hawkins in death of father
Carrie Smith – surgery Martha – bone cancer
Rachel – breast cancer (Tampa) Terry Crumpton
Gayle Collins - cancer Mildred Few – vertigo
FINANCES 07/23/17
Week Year to Date
Actual Giving Goal Actual Giving Goal
Regular Giving $ 1,455.00 $ 3,301.25 $82,268.80 $99,037.50
Future Fund $ 120.00 $ 7,830.00
Future Fund includes donations in honor of Jim and Terry Crumpton and in honor of
Charlotte Newton