+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 +HYMN TFWS 2137 Kingsfold +BENEDICTION POSTLUDE setting Robert J. Powell

Our worship service concludes with the postlude. You may be seated to enjoy the music.

The flowers are given by Merrilyn Schultz in loving memory of her husband, Russ. Our worship has ended, but our service begins... Please visit the Activity Center between 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 Laura Hoogerwerf Usher Rex Dailey, Head Usher Sound Technician Harold Workman REFLECTIONS AND NOTE-TAKING:

Would I Have Answered When You Called

Sent Out To Serve

The God of Abraham Praise

*NEW MEMBERS JOINING TODAY Miguel* and Luciana* Rodriguez reside at 631 De Lasalle Ave. Naperville, 60565. They have two sons, Christian, 9, a third-grader at Springbrook Elementary, and Tyler, 4, attends preschool at Wheatland Salem. Miguel is a Regional Manager at Align Technology. Luciana is a former elemen-tary school assistant principal and has been a stay at home mom for the past 9 years. They are joining by letter of transfer from St. Lukes UMC, Houston, TX. Phone: 832-603-0996 Email: lrodriguez1122@gmail.com

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

Grace United Methodist Church www.peopleofgrace.org

“We’ve Already Tried That!”

January 21, 2018

9:30 am worship service

Amen. Reception into The United Methodist Church As members of Christ’s universal church, will you be loyal to Christ through The United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its minis-tries? I will. Reception in to the Local Congregation As members of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness? I will. Commendation and Welcome Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and per-fect them in love. We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faith-fully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our pres-ence, our gifts, our service and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Blessing The God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory in Christ, establish you and strengthen you by the power of the Holy Spirit, that you may live in grace and peace. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Harriet McCabe 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: Luke 5:1-11 Pew Bible, NT pg. 62 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Pepper Choplin

The Service of Worship

Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 21, 2018 9:30 am

PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Pastor Mark Himel Let us prepare our hearts and minds as we transition from getting to church to being in worship. PRELUDE J. S. Bach

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS +CALL TO WORSHIP The buzz of the world interrupts our lives and fills our ears Call us into Your way of life, O God The complaints of others settle in our mind and cloud our vision Lead us into Your vision of life, O God The cries of the poor, the oppressed and the outcast pierce our hearts Guide us in Your example of living for others, O God Fill our hearts, fill our eyes, fill our ears with Your love, O God Let us be Your hands and feet in the world, O God. Let us worship You together. ~ written by Rev. Mindi, on her Rev-o-lution blog. http://rev-o-lution.org/

+HYMN UMH 187 Wojtkiewiecz RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Please refer to the back of the bulletin for new members photo and information. Brothers and sisters in Christ: Through the reaffirmation of our faith, we renew the covenant declared at our baptism, acknowledge what God is doing for us, and affirm our commitment to Christ’s holy church. Reaffirmation of Faith Remember your baptism and be thankful!

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

Refrain (Congregation)

SERMON Pastor Cindy Marino

THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYERS 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 bulletin for the Prayer List. For additional prayer concerns you may fill out a blue prayer card located in the pews. Please provide a contact name and phone number. THE LORD'S PRAYER please use ‘sins’, instead of ‘debts’ UMH 896 PRAYER RESPONSE Johannus Brahms

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 RECEIVING OF THE OFFERING THE OFFERTORY Joseph Haydn

Deep Waters Chancel Choir; Dan Wagner, director

Amen Chancel Choir

Gathering To Worship

Hearing God’s Word

Respond to God

Adagio Cantabile Nancy Staton, organ

Their fishing nets were empty when they first saw the Lord. All night they had been fishing in the waters by the shore. The Lord said “Go to deep waters, cast your nets once more.” And because they obeyed, they would never be the same. Refrain: Go to deep waters, deep waters, where only faith will let you go. Go out to deep waters, deep waters, harvests of faith will overflow. They cast their nets and almost before they could begin Their nets were overflowing and they had to pull them in. And though this was their greatest catch their fishing days would end. For they abandoned all when they heard the master’s call.

“We’ve Already Tried That!”

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Rise, Shine, You People