So Will I
April 30, 2023
So Will I
By Shay Batte
PRELUDE
Stephanie Shorden
GREETING
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
*CALL TO WORSHIP
June Cornish
Leader: Come as you are - if you are weary or heavy-laden.
People: We bring our whole selves before God.
Leader: Lay your burdens down. Pray for one another. Let the Holy Spirit work in your lives.
People: We worship the Lord, for God is good. His love endures forever.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We shall rejoice and be glad in it!
*GATHERING SONG
All Creatures of Our God and King
v. 1-4 UMH # 62
WORDS: Francis of Assisi, ca. 1225;
trans. by William H. Draper, 1925, adapt. 1987
Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
1. All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, O praise ye! Alleluia! O brother sun with golden beam, O sister moon with silver gleam!
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. O brother wind, air, clouds, and rain, by which all creatures ye sustain, O praise ye! Alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. O sister water, flowing clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia! Alleluia! O brother fire who lights the night, providing warmth, enhancing sight,
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
4. Dear mother earth, who day by day unfoldest blessings on our way, Alleluia! Alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, let them God’s glory also show!
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*HYMN
His Name Is Wonderful
UMH #174
WORDS: Audrey Mieir, 1959
© 1959, renewed 1987 Manna Music, Inc.
His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
He is the mighty King, Master of everything; His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
He’s the great Shepherd, The Rock of all ages, Almighty God is He, Bow down before Him,
Love and adore Him, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
MYSTERY BOX
Shay Batte
PRAYER SONG
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
TFWS #2193
WORDS: Ken Medema
MUSIC: Ken Medema
© 1973 Hope Publishing Co.
Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace.
Pastoral, Silent & The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
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 to 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.
PRAYER SONG
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
TFWS #2193
WORDS: Ken Medema
MUSIC: Ken Medema
© 1973 Hope Publishing Co.
Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
June Cornish
OFFERTORY
Sanctuary Choir
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom 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!
PRAYER OF THANKS & DEDICATION
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
SCRIPTURE READING
June Cornish
Hebrews 13:15-16
Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Psalm 148:3-4, 7-10
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars!
Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the heavens!
Praise the Lord from the earth,
you sea monsters and all deeps,
fire and hail, snow and frost,
stormy wind fulfilling his command!
Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
Wild animals and all cattle,
creeping things and flying birds!
Psalm 145:21
My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.
Luke 19:37-40
Now as he was approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”
ANTHEM
Sanctuary Choir
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
So Will I
Shay Batte
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
We believe in one Almighty God, Creator of the universe, Whose love surpasses all understanding, And whose power is manifest in every breath of life.
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Born of the Virgin Mary, Whose life on earth embodied love and sacrifice, And whose teachings guide us toward the path of righteousness. He was killed for who he was and what he taught. He endured pain and suffering and knows our pain and suffering He died and was buried. But on the third day, he rose again. He is present with God and sent us his Holy Spirit to be with us and work through us.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the divine presence within, Inspiring, guiding, and transforming us, Uniting us in love and empowering us each day.
We believe in the universal Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
We are the people of God. We are St. Paul’s United Methodist Church A community of Christians in Colorado Springs for more than 130 years. We are Celebrating the love of God,
Following the teachings of Jesus, and Living in the power of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
*SENDING HYMN
Hymn of Promise
UMH #707
WORDS: Natalie Sleeth, 1986
© 1986 Hope Publishing Co.
1. In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
2. There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there’s a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds,
a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
3. In the end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
BENEDICTION
Shay Batte
POSTLUDE
Stephanie Shorden
So Will I
By Shay Batte
PRELUDE
Stephanie Shorden
GREETING
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
*CALL TO WORSHIP
June Cornish
Leader: Come as you are - if you are weary or heavy-laden.
People: We bring our whole selves before God.
Leader: Lay your burdens down. Pray for one another. Let the Holy Spirit work in your lives.
People: We worship the Lord, for God is good. His love endures forever.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We shall rejoice and be glad in it!
*GATHERING SONG
All Creatures of Our God and King
v. 1-4 UMH # 62
WORDS: Francis of Assisi, ca. 1225;
trans. by William H. Draper, 1925, adapt. 1987
Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
1. All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, O praise ye! Alleluia! O brother sun with golden beam, O sister moon with silver gleam!
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. O brother wind, air, clouds, and rain, by which all creatures ye sustain, O praise ye! Alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. O sister water, flowing clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia! Alleluia! O brother fire who lights the night, providing warmth, enhancing sight,
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
4. Dear mother earth, who day by day unfoldest blessings on our way, Alleluia! Alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, let them God’s glory also show!
Refrain
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*HYMN
His Name Is Wonderful
UMH #174
WORDS: Audrey Mieir, 1959
© 1959, renewed 1987 Manna Music, Inc.
His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
He is the mighty King, Master of everything; His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
He’s the great Shepherd, The Rock of all ages, Almighty God is He, Bow down before Him,
Love and adore Him, His name is Wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
MYSTERY BOX
Shay Batte
PRAYER SONG
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
TFWS #2193
WORDS: Ken Medema
MUSIC: Ken Medema
© 1973 Hope Publishing Co.
Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace.
Pastoral, Silent & The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
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 to 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.
PRAYER SONG
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
TFWS #2193
WORDS: Ken Medema
MUSIC: Ken Medema
© 1973 Hope Publishing Co.
Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
June Cornish
OFFERTORY
Sanctuary Choir
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom 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!
PRAYER OF THANKS & DEDICATION
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
SCRIPTURE READING
June Cornish
Hebrews 13:15-16
Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Psalm 148:3-4, 7-10
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars!
Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the heavens!
Praise the Lord from the earth,
you sea monsters and all deeps,
fire and hail, snow and frost,
stormy wind fulfilling his command!
Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
Wild animals and all cattle,
creeping things and flying birds!
Psalm 145:21
My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.
Luke 19:37-40
Now as he was approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”
ANTHEM
Sanctuary Choir
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
So Will I
Shay Batte
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
We believe in one Almighty God, Creator of the universe, Whose love surpasses all understanding, And whose power is manifest in every breath of life.
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Born of the Virgin Mary, Whose life on earth embodied love and sacrifice, And whose teachings guide us toward the path of righteousness. He was killed for who he was and what he taught. He endured pain and suffering and knows our pain and suffering He died and was buried. But on the third day, he rose again. He is present with God and sent us his Holy Spirit to be with us and work through us.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the divine presence within, Inspiring, guiding, and transforming us, Uniting us in love and empowering us each day.
We believe in the universal Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
We are the people of God. We are St. Paul’s United Methodist Church A community of Christians in Colorado Springs for more than 130 years. We are Celebrating the love of God,
Following the teachings of Jesus, and Living in the power of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
*SENDING HYMN
Hymn of Promise
UMH #707
WORDS: Natalie Sleeth, 1986
© 1986 Hope Publishing Co.
1. In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
2. There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there’s a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds,
a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
3. In the end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
BENEDICTION
Shay Batte
POSTLUDE
Stephanie Shorden
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