July 12, 2026
Liturgy
July Mission - Ronald McDonald House & Family Room
We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
In support of our mission, the RMHCSC cornerstone programs are the Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald Family Room® (located in Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs).
Our core values provide the foundation for decision-making and building for the future.
· We lead with compassion
· We are deeply respectful
· We act with integrity
We are firmly committed
Our vision is a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
Our purpose is to care for families with children who are ill or injured.
Non-Discrimination Statement
As our core values affirm, we commit to aligning our culture, business practices and the services we provide to be a beacon of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all people.
The doors to our Ronald McDonald House® remain open for all seriously ill, hospitalized children and their families, ensuring they are together during a time of medical crisis. Just as accidents, injury and illness are the great levelers, so are dignity, kindness and equity.
As a temporary home-away-from-home, families stay within steps and eyesight of their sick child. All races, colors, religions, national origins, genders, ages, sexual orientations, gender identification, gender variances, marital status, military status and/or physical or mental disabilities are welcome in the “House that Love Built”.
We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
In support of our mission, the RMHCSC cornerstone programs are the Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald Family Room® (located in Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs).
Our core values provide the foundation for decision-making and building for the future.
· We lead with compassion
· We are deeply respectful
· We act with integrity
We are firmly committed
Our vision is a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
Our purpose is to care for families with children who are ill or injured.
Non-Discrimination Statement
As our core values affirm, we commit to aligning our culture, business practices and the services we provide to be a beacon of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all people.
The doors to our Ronald McDonald House® remain open for all seriously ill, hospitalized children and their families, ensuring they are together during a time of medical crisis. Just as accidents, injury and illness are the great levelers, so are dignity, kindness and equity.
As a temporary home-away-from-home, families stay within steps and eyesight of their sick child. All races, colors, religions, national origins, genders, ages, sexual orientations, gender identification, gender variances, marital status, military status and/or physical or mental disabilities are welcome in the “House that Love Built”.
Gathering
July 12, 2026 9:30 am Worship Service
Gathering
Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts
Welcome
Rev. David Petty
Crossing the Threshold
Call to Worship
Polly Cox
Leader: Come and gather in worship as we hear once again the stories of Jesus and of how one of his disciples dared to step out in faith, but also had doubts.
People: We come ready to follow Christ wherever he leads, trusting that his hand will never let us go.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Threshold Song
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
v. 1-2 UMH #277
WORDS: William H. Parker, 1885
(Mt. 19:13-15; 21:8-9; Mk. 10:13-16; 11:8-10; Jn. 12:13)
1. Tell me the
stories of Jesus
I love to hear;
things I would ask
him to tell me
if he were here:
scenes by the wayside,
tales of the sea,
stories of Jesus,
tell them to me.
2. First let me hear
how the children
stood round his knee,
and I shall fancy
his blessing
resting on me;
words full of kindness,
deeds full of grace,
all in the lovelight
of Jesus’ face.
*Hymn
Help Us Accept Each Other
UMH #560
1. Help us accept each other
as Christ accepted us;
teach us as sister, brother,
each person to embrace.
Be present, Lord,
among us,
and bring us to believe
we are ourselves accepted
and meant to love and live.
2. Teach us, O Lord,
Your lessons,
as in our daily life
we struggle to be human
and search for
hope and faith.
Teach us to
care for people,
for all, not just for some,
to love them as
we find them,
or as they may become.
3. Let Your acceptance
change us,
so that we may be moved
in living situations
to do the truth in love;
to practice
Your acceptance,
until we know by heart
the table of forgiveness
and laughter’s healing art.
4. Lord, for
today’s encounters
with all who are in need,
who hunger
for acceptance,
for righteousness and bread.
We need new
eyes for seeing,
new hands for holding on;
renew us with Your Spirit;
Lord, free us,
make us one!
*Announcements/Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ
Mystery Box
Gathering
Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts
Welcome
Rev. David Petty
Crossing the Threshold
Call to Worship
Polly Cox
Leader: Come and gather in worship as we hear once again the stories of Jesus and of how one of his disciples dared to step out in faith, but also had doubts.
People: We come ready to follow Christ wherever he leads, trusting that his hand will never let us go.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Threshold Song
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
v. 1-2 UMH #277
WORDS: William H. Parker, 1885
(Mt. 19:13-15; 21:8-9; Mk. 10:13-16; 11:8-10; Jn. 12:13)
1. Tell me the
stories of Jesus
I love to hear;
things I would ask
him to tell me
if he were here:
scenes by the wayside,
tales of the sea,
stories of Jesus,
tell them to me.
2. First let me hear
how the children
stood round his knee,
and I shall fancy
his blessing
resting on me;
words full of kindness,
deeds full of grace,
all in the lovelight
of Jesus’ face.
*Hymn
Help Us Accept Each Other
UMH #560
1. Help us accept each other
as Christ accepted us;
teach us as sister, brother,
each person to embrace.
Be present, Lord,
among us,
and bring us to believe
we are ourselves accepted
and meant to love and live.
2. Teach us, O Lord,
Your lessons,
as in our daily life
we struggle to be human
and search for
hope and faith.
Teach us to
care for people,
for all, not just for some,
to love them as
we find them,
or as they may become.
3. Let Your acceptance
change us,
so that we may be moved
in living situations
to do the truth in love;
to practice
Your acceptance,
until we know by heart
the table of forgiveness
and laughter’s healing art.
4. Lord, for
today’s encounters
with all who are in need,
who hunger
for acceptance,
for righteousness and bread.
We need new
eyes for seeing,
new hands for holding on;
renew us with Your Spirit;
Lord, free us,
make us one!
*Announcements/Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ
Mystery Box
Proclaiming
A Word of Inspiration
Scripture Reading
Matthew 14:22-33
Polly Cox
Immediately he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Prayer for Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Jesus Meets Us in Fear & Need:
Take Heart
Rev. David Petty
Scripture Reading
Matthew 14:22-33
Polly Cox
Immediately he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Prayer for Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Jesus Meets Us in Fear & Need:
Take Heart
Rev. David Petty
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. David Petty
The 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.
Lead us not
into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power
and the Glory forever.
Amen
Rev. David Petty
The 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.
Lead us not
into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power
and the Glory forever.
Amen
Offertory
Giving Back
Invitation to Offering
Polly Cox
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty
Doxology
Praise God from Who All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Invitation to Offering
Polly Cox
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty
Doxology
Praise God from Who All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Sending
*Closing Hymn
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
UMH #452
WORDS: Ray Palmer, 1875
1. My faith looks
up to Thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Spirit divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
be wholly Thine!
2. May Thy rich
grace impart
strength to my
fainting heart,
my zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee
pure, warm, and
changeless be,
a living fire!
3. While life’s dark
maze I tread,
and griefs
around me spread,
be Thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from Thee aside.
4. When ends life’s
transient dream,
when death’s cold,
sullen stream
shall o’er me roll;
blest Savior, then in love,
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul!
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
Cynthia Hibbetts
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
UMH #452
WORDS: Ray Palmer, 1875
1. My faith looks
up to Thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Spirit divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
be wholly Thine!
2. May Thy rich
grace impart
strength to my
fainting heart,
my zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
O may my love to Thee
pure, warm, and
changeless be,
a living fire!
3. While life’s dark
maze I tread,
and griefs
around me spread,
be Thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from Thee aside.
4. When ends life’s
transient dream,
when death’s cold,
sullen stream
shall o’er me roll;
blest Savior, then in love,
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul!
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
Cynthia Hibbetts
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