June 9, 2024

The Christian Healing Network dba Mission Medical Center was established in 2004 by a group of church leaders who noticed a lack in available health services for people that were uninsured. MMC operates with only 2 full time employees, 3 part time employees, and over 65 active and extremely loyal volunteers, 24 of which are healthcare providers who regularly see patients. Last year, we saw nearly 600 patients and provided $192,000 in free medical visits.
Our primary care clinic is our busiest clinic and is open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm. We offer hour-long appointment times so our providers can spend time getting to know the patient, adequately treat their concerns, and offer spiritual care services as needed and/or requested. Through our primary care program, we offer free laboratory testing to our patients through our partnerships with Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp. We work with Colorado Springs Imaging to obtain x-rays and CTs when we need them for our patients. We have a small in-house lab and can run a few tests right in the office, including hemoglobin a1c, glucose, and UA testing.
MMC also has a fully operational dental clinic with 7 volunteer dentists, 4 dental assistants and a dental hygienist. We have dental x-ray machines, including a panoramic x-ray machine. We perform deep cleanings, fillings, extractions, and extensive oral hygiene education. Lastly, MMC has a Spiritual Care Center staffed with volunteer chaplains. We believe faith and medicine working together improves the lives of patients.

Each communion Sunday thereafter we will have a basket for those who feel called to give above and beyond their pledge. This "second-mile" giving will help fund the pastor's discretionary fund, which helps meet community needs as they arise, such as gas, lodging, clothing, etc. Feel free to bring your spare cash and change to help make a change in the lives of those in need.

June 9, We have a Youth Choir visiting us and they will be providing some of their music during the service. We want to say, “Thank You” and welcome them with a potluck right after the service. St. Paul’s will be providing the dessert so plan on bringing a main dish, side, or salad to serve 12(since we are hosting the youth and their adult advisors)

Getting your Ducks in a Row-June 8th: Whether financial and estate planning, keeping medical records, planning for emergency evacuations, or simply making our lives less stressful, we all know we should be better organized. Since we don’t know where to start, we procrastinate. Senior advisor Judy Rough has spent her career helping older clients organize their lives. Though she lives in Denver, she has offered to sponsor a free community seminar at St. Paul’s. The only cost will be for binder materials, available upon registration. The workshop is only a starting point; be prepared to devote some time to following her advice. We’ll enjoy a potluck brunch followed by a half-day workshop. So, sharpen your pencils, bring that egg casserole, and prepare to get your “ducks in a row.” Remember to invite all your friends, since this is a community outreach from St. Paul’s.
Contact Jeanne Marsh (719-229-1708) or the church office to register.

Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts

Introit
Cantate Domino
By Giuseppe Pitoni
Canyon Creek Youth Choir
 
Welcome
Rev. David Petty
 
Moment for Missions
Rev. Zelna Joseph

Mission Medical Center (MMC) has been serving the uninsured, under-served, and low-income members of the Pikes Peak community since January 2004. Mission Medical treats low-income adults who are without any form of health insurance.

Qualified patients receive integrated health services from licensed professionals in a Christ-centered environment. The dedicated, but small MMC staff is supplemented by a team of volunteers, both medical professionals and administrative helpers.

Threshold Moment
Rev. David Petty

Threshold Song
In the Midst of New Dimensions
v. 1-3 TFWS #2238
 
1. In the midst of
new dimensions, 
in the face of 
changing ways, 
 
who will lead the 
pilgrim peoples 
wandering in their 
separate ways?
 
 Refrain
God of rainbow, 
fiery pillar, 
leading where the 
eagles soar, 
 
we your people, 
ours the journey 
now and ever, 
now and ever, 
now and evermore.
 
Refrain
 
2. Through the flood
of starving people,
warring factions
and despair,
 
who will lift
the olive branches?
Who will light the
flame of care?
 
Refrain
 
3. As we stand 
a world divided
by our own 
self-seeking schemes, 
 
grant that we, 
your global village, 
might envision 
wider dreams. 
 
Refrain

Passing the Peace of Christ

Mystery Box


Scripture Reading
James 2:14-26
Rev. Sylvia Edwards

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Surely that faith cannot save, can it? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from works, and I by my works will show you faith. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder. Do you want to be shown, you senseless person, that faith apart from works is worthless? Was not our ancestor Abraham justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and by works faith was brought to completion. Thus the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God. You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. Likewise, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another road? For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.

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
Church Outside the Lines
Rev. David Petty

Invitation to Offering

Offertory
Come & See
By J. Reese Norris
Canyon Creek Youth Choir
 
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty

Doxology
Pass It On
V. 1 UMH #572
 
It only takes a spark
to get a fire going, 
and soon all those around 
can warm up 
in its glowing. 
 
That’s how it is 
with God’s love 
once you’ve experienced it; 
 
you spread His love
to everyone;
you want to pass it on.

Closing Blessing
Rev. David Petty
 
Sending Hymn
Walk With Me
TFWS #2242
Words & Music: John S. Rice (Exod. 3:1–4:20; Matt. 16:13-20; Mark 16:9)
© 1988 The Estate of John S. Rice

Refrain
Walk with me,
I will walk with you
and build the land that
God has planned
where love shines through.
 
1. When Moses heard
the call of God he said,
“Lord, don’t send me.”
But God told Moses,
“You’re the one
to set my people free.”
 
Refrain 
Walk with me,
I will walk with you
and build the land that
God has planned
where love shines through.
 
4. And when you share
your faith with me
and work for life made new,
the witness of
your faithfulness
calls me to walk with you.

Refrain
Walk with me,
I will walk with you
and build the land that
God has planned
where love shines through.

Benediction
Rev. David Petty

Benediction Response
Psalm 47
By Bradley Elingboe
Canyon Creek Youth Choir

Thank you to our June Volunteers!

Ushers and Door Greeters:
Lu Peterson
Linda Griffin
Clay Couitt
Dave and Terry Kitch
Marje Erickson
Diane Geoffroy
Carolyn Myers and Dick Woods

Parking Lot Greeter on June 23rd:
Diane Geoffroy

Fellowship Helper:
Jeff Green
Anna Arney
Alison Kirby