Postlude in Classic Style

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING Eternal God, we give thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Raise us to new life through this sacrament. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. +HYMN UMH 593 Dan Schnutte +BENEDICTION +POSTLUDE Gordon Young The rose on the altar is in celebration of the July 26 birth of Nathanael Hudson Barbeau, son of Jeff and Aimee Barbeau. Our worship has ended, but our service begins... Please visit the Activity Center after worship services to enjoy refreshments and sign up for future activities. If you are a first time visitor, or desire to know more about our church, please come to the Welcome Table in the church lobby. SERVING YOU Greeter Mat Gaglione Ushers Bill Albrecht, Head Usher; Thatch Irwin, Captain NOTES AND REFLECTIONS:

Grace United Methodist Church

300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 355-1748

www.peopleofgrace.org

11:00 broadcast on WONC, 89.1 FM

Here I Am, Lord

Sent Out To Serve

“Called to be Uneasy”

August 6, 2017

9:30 am service

This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. 2. This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise. This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere. 3. This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad!

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Let us pray: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:17-48 Pew Bible, NT pg. 4 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Traditional/ arr. John Darnall MESSAGE Pastor Matthew Johnson THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Pastor Don Niswonger The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Please join us in a time of silent prayer. Please refer to the back of the worship bulletin for the Prayer List. For addi-tional prayer concerns you may fill out a blue prayer card located in the pews. Please provide a contact name and phone number. CALL TO OFFERING Thank you for worshiping with us today! Please record your presence on the Friendship Pad placed at the end of each row. If you are a newcomer, please print your address and phone number.

The Service of Worship

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 6, 2017 9:30 am PRELUDE C. Tambling

WELCOME Pastor Matthew Johnson MUSIC MINISTRY MOMENT Dan Wagner, Minister of Music

HYMNSING—FAVORITE HYMNS

+Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee—UMH 89, vs. 1 & 2 Hymn to Joy 1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! 2. All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.

+For the Beauty of the Earth—UMH 92, vs. 1 & 2 Dix 1. For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 2. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

+This Is My Father’s World—UMH 144 Terra Beata

1. This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.

THE OFFERTORY Tom Birchwood +THE DOXOLOGY UMH 94, Lasst uns erfreuen 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! +THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION +THE PASSING OF THE PEACE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING United Methodist Hymnal, pg. 17 Musical Setting A

THE LORD'S PRAYER UMH 896

please use ‘sins’, instead of ‘debts’ SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP All here are welcome to receive the bread and cup. We serve today by intinction. Come forward, receive a piece of the broken bread and dip it lightly in the cup. If you desire "gluten free" communion ask the celebrant when you come forward. COMMUNION ANTHEM Dearman/ arr. Greer

Grace United Methodist Church Grace embraces diversity in our congregation. We dedicate ourselves to a ministry of Christ-like hospitality and compassion for all. We believe all

persons are of sacred worth. You are welcome here.

Large print bulletins are available from an usher

+ The congregation will please stand as able

Talk About Suffering Women’s Ensemble

“Called to be Uneasy” Lord make us instruments of Your peace Where there is hatred let Your love increase Lord make us instruments of Your peace Walls of pride and prejudice shall cease When we are Your instruments of peace Where there is hatred we will sow His love Where there is injury we will never judge Where there is striving we will speak His peace To the people crying for release We will be His instruments of peace Where there is blindness we will pray for sight Where there is darkness we will shine His light Where there is sadness we will bear their grief To the millions crying for release We will be His instruments of peace

Hearing God’s Word

Respond To God

Gathering To Worship

Instruments of Your Peace Women’s Ensemble

Reverie Carol Findon, guest organist

Let Us Break Bread Together