Centralia United Methodist Church 715 S. Orchard Street, Centralia MO 65240

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July 26, 2020

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Image: “Pearl of Great Price”

“Multiplying the

Kin(g)dom”

10:00 a.m. Worship

Bill Schnackenberg, Pastor

July 26, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. Worship

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

PRELUDE Meghan Speed, Pianist

OPENING GREETING & PRAYER Scott Long, Worship Leader

ANNOUNCEMENTS Scott Long

SHARING OF JOYS & CONCERNS Drew Hahn, Worship Team

* OPENING SONG “How Majestic is Your Name” FWS 2023

CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Bill Schnackenberg

CHILDREN’S TIME Scott Long

SPECIAL MUSIC “I’m Feelin’ Fine” The Grandmas & Grandpas

by Mosie Lister; arr. Turner Vocal Ensemble

PASTORAL PRAYER Pastor

THE LORD’S PRAYER Congregation

OLD TESTAMENT: Genesis 29:15-28 (Pg. 25 of the Old Testament, NRSV Pew Bible) NEW TESTAMENT: Romans 8:26-39 (Pg. 148 of the New

Testament, NRSV Pew Bible)

L: Come and worship God with your whole heart.

P: We come as mustard seeds of faith.

L: Come and worship God with your whole being.

P: We come as leaven for the world.

L: Come and worship God with your whole mind.

P: We come as treasures and pearls of great price,

enriching the world with our witness.

L: Come and worship God with your whole lives.

P: Let our spirits soar in gratitude for the opportunities

God gives us to serve. AMEN.

HYMN “Sanctuary” FWS 2164

OFFERING Tithes & Offerings; Noisy/Special

Offering for School Supply Give-Away

OFFERING PRAYER

GOSPEL: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 (Pg. 14 of the New

Testament, NRSV Pew Bible)

MESSAGE “Multiplying the Kin(g)dom” Pastor Bill Schnackenberg

* CLOSING SONG “Make Me a Servant” FWS 2176

* BENEDICTION/BLESSING Pastor

POSTLUDE Pianist

The lectionary scriptures for next Sunday, August 2 (Ninth Sunday after Pentecost),

are Genesis 32:22-31; Romans 9:1-5; and Matthew 14:13-21 (NRSV).

As the first Sunday of the month, we will also celebrate Holy Communion.

All hymns/songs copied

with permission. CCLI # 1153242

* - please stand if you are able

Unfortunately, due to the current coronavirus

pandemic, we’ve had to remove the song books

and pew Bibles. Lyrics and scripture passages

will be shown on the screen.

NRSV = New Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible.

“The service is ended.

Let our service begin!”

Pastor

This Week at CUMC & Our Community:

Sun. 7/26:

Summer schedule:

8:30 a.m. Sunday School (check with your teacher/leader)

9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time (modified)

10:00 a.m. Worship Service (in the sanctuary & livestream)

5:30 p.m. Jack-in-the-Box Preschool Board Meeting (preschool room)

7:00 p.m. Send-Off for Colin Fair at City Square: he’s leaving for Army Basic Training July 28. Please bring a USA flag to wave if you have one.

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we

ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.” Romans 8:26 (NRSV)

* Flooring Project for Fellowship Hall, Kitchen & Restrooms underway this week *

Mon. 7/27: Office hours: 9:00am-1:00pm, 1:30-5:30pm

Tue. 7/28: Office hours: 9:00am-1:00pm, 1:30-5:30pm

10:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group (Contact Helen S.)

Wed. 7/29: Office hours: 9:00am-1:00pm, 1:30-5:30pm

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4:45 p.m. Men’s Prayer/Emmaus Group (contact Sam Jennings)

5:00 - 7 p.m. Free Café Community Meal - see insert

7:00 p.m. CUMC Worship Team Meeting (contact Pastor Bill)

Thu. 7/30: Office hours: 9:00am-1:00pm, 1:30-5:30pm

11:00 a.m. Deadline for next Sunday bulletin submissions.

Fri. 7/31: Office hours: 9:00am-1:00pm.

Last day to register for “Mom/Grandma & Me” Camp!

(Aug. 15 day camp at Camp Jo-Ota for PreK-2 + adult)

Sun. 8/2:

Summer schedule:

8:30 a.m. Sunday School (check with your teacher/leader)

9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time (modified)

10:00 a.m. Worship Service (in the sanctuary & livestream)