July 28, 2024

July’s monthly mission is Tesla Educational Opportunity School. For those of you who don’t know, Tesla in an alternative high school that is located across the street from our church.
Ninety-five of the students are at risk of not graduating, many through no fault of their own. Tesla gives the students who want to earn a high school diploma a second chance through opportunities for credit recovery and more individual time with teachers than is possible with traditional schools.

Tesla is not only a school for students who need credit recovery. The school also provides the opportunity for students to earn college credits and to graduate early from high school.
In the past, St. Paul’s has helped provide students with basic needs such as clothes and personal hygiene items. Every Spring we invite the students and faculty to our church for hamburgers and hot dogs. By supporting this mission our church can show Tesla students that the people at St. Paul’s care about them and want to support them as they seek to earn their high school diplomas. By supporting Tesla you can help change the lives of young people who want to be successful and productive adults.

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.

New Member class
August 4, 2024

Are you interested in becoming a member of our church family? Join us for our New Member Class after worship on August 4th from 11 am to noon. This class is an excellent opportunity to learn about the history and beliefs of The United Methodist Church, discover ways to get involved in our community, and ask any questions you might have. Whether you are new to faith, transferring from another church, or seeking a deeper connection, we welcome you with open arms and look forward to seeing you there!

July 28, 2024

Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts

Welcome
Rev. David Petty

Threshold Moment
Rev. David Petty

Opening Hymn
Now, On Land and Sea Descending
v. 1, 3 UMH #685
 
1. Now, on land
and sea descending,
brings the night
its peace profound;
 
let our vesper
hymn be blending
with the holy
calm around.
 
Jubilate! Jubilate!
Jubilate! Amen!
Let our vesper
hymn be blending
with the holy calm around.
 
3. Now, our wants
and burdens leaving
to God’s care
who cares for all,
 
cease we fearing,
cease we grieving;
touched by God
our burdens fall.
 
Jubilate! Jubilate!
Jubilate! Amen!
Cease we fearing,
cease we grieving;
touched by God
our burdens fall.
 
Worship Song
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
(3 times) TFWS #2088
 
Lord, I lift your
name on high;
Lord, I love to
sing your praises.
 
I’m so glad
you’re in my life;
I’m so glad you
came to save us.
 
You came from
heaven to earth,
to show the way,
from the earth to the cross
my debt to pay;
 
from the cross
to the grave,
from the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift your
name on high.

Passing the Peace of Christ
 
Mystery Box

Scripture Reading
Luke 15:1-9
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
“Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’

Prayer for Illumination
Rev. David Petty

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
Finding Nemo- The Depth of God’s Love
Rev. David Petty
 
Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Donnie Sturgill
 
Silent Prayer

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

Invitation to Offering
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Offertory
Still, My Soul, Be Still/Be Still My Soul
Cynthia Hibbetts
 
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty

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!

Closing Hymn
Here I Am, Lord
UMH #593
 
1. I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in
dark and sin
my hand will save.
 
I who made the
stars of night,
I will make their
darkness bright.
Who will bear my
light to them?
Whom shall I send?
 
Refrain
Here I am, Lord.
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You
calling in the night.
 
I will go, Lord,
if You lead me.
I will hold
Your people in my heart.
 
2. I, the Lord of
snow and rain,
I have borne
my people’s pain.
I have wept for
love of them.
They turn away.
 
I will break
their hearts of stone,
give them hearts
for love alone.
I will speak my
word to them.
Whom shall I send?
 
Refrain
Here I am, Lord.
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you
calling in the night.
 
I will go, Lord,
if you lead me.
I will hold
your people in my heart.
 
3. I, the Lord
of wind and flame,
I will tend the
poor and lame,
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.
 
Finest bread
I will provide
till their hearts
are satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?
 
Refrain
Here I am, Lord.
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you
calling in the night.
 
I will go, Lord,
if you lead me.
I will hold
your people in my heart.
 
Benediction
Rev. David Petty

Postlude
Cynthia Hibbetts