Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church

July 8, 2012

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” - Mahatma Gandhi

*Those who are able are invited to stand

Gathering “Song Without Words” I. Wilson

Greeting and Welcome

*The Peace

*Call to Worship:

One: Gather in God's name.
Many: We gather to worship the Lord.
One: How shall we worship our God?
Many: With feet that walk where you direct. With eyes that see the needy.
One: How shall we worship our God?
Many: With outstretched hands and thankful hearts. With lips that pause to praise you.
One: How shall we worship our God?
Many: With lives that turn from wicked ways, with lives that choose to please you.
One: How shall we worship our Lord?
Many: With silent souls that dare to say, "Yes."
All: God, to you, we say, "Yes to your will and yes to your way."

*Hymn “O Worship the King” #73

*Opening Prayer

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

Hymn “Open My Eyes, That I May See” #454

Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

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; and lead us

not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the

power and the glory forever. Amen.

Special Music Henry Tucker, Soloist

Scripture 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

Children’s Sermon

Scripture Mark 6:1-13

Sermon Rev. Kelly J. Smith

Offering our Gifts and Tithes

Offertory “Pastorale” W. Maxfield

*Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures here below.

Praise God above, ye heavenly host.

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Offering Prayer

Heavenly God, as Jesus sent his disciples out in pairs, so you long to send

us to transform a world in desperate need of your love and compassion.

Too many of us have answered hesitantly: If we were more financially

secure, we would be more ready to go in your name. Remind us that Jesus

sends us, not based on what we have, but on our willingness to let go of

earthly treasure that we might trust more deeply in your providence and

the hospitality of others. As we give this morning, help us to be ready to let

go and be sent by you into the world, whether near or far. We pray it in the

name of the one whom we proclaim as Savior and the Light of the World.

Amen.

*Hymn “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” #2241 (TFWS)

*Benediction

*Final Chorus *Here I am Lord” (refrain only) #593

Going Forth “Postlude” G. Goltermann