Gary United Methodist Church

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 6, 2018 9:00 & 11:00 AM

*Please stand as you are able.

Congregation reads bold print.

Congregational song book is the hard cover Hymnal found in the pew racks.

Prelude

(9:00) Adagio-Allegro, from Concerto in B-Flat Major G. F. Handel

(11:00) Gabriel’s Oboe Ennio Morricone

Chancel Choir arr. Craig Hella Johnson Lea Wells, oboe; Micah Clark, cello

Please allow six seconds of silence for contemplation at the conclusion of this piece.

Mission and Ministry at Gary Church

*Call to Worship

With our whole being—heart, mind, soul, and strength—let us

love and praise God!

With all of our being, we will love and praise God! For God

is faithful forever, helping, freeing, loving, protecting!

Let us sing praises to our God as long as we live!

Praise the maker of heaven and earth! Praise God who is

faithful forever! †

*Hymn The Church’s One Foundation 545 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 5)

(9:00) During the hymn, children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 are invited to come forward

to proceed with their leaders to the lower level for Kids’ Church. Children will

return to the Sanctuary during the hymn prior to Communion.

(11:00) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service.

Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers.

Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs., from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lower level.

Opening Prayer

God who is faithful forever, you are our God. We turn to you in

praise, for when our hope rests in you, we find rest. We turn to

you with our cares, for when we look to you for help, we find

strength. We turn our hearts to you in worship, offering love for

you and for our neighbor. We wait in hope. We bring our cares.

We offer you our love in the name of Jesus, who teaches us to love,

and in the power of the Holy Spirit, who inspires us to love. Amen. †

Confession and Pardon

You alone are our God, our hope and help, but we do not always

find it easy to love you with all our being. Our hearts, our minds,

our strength do not always seek what is worthy of our trust and

hope. Nor do we always find it easy to love our neighbor as we

love ourselves. When we find ourselves far from your kingdom,

draw us near. Forgive us when we fail and bring us home to you,

One whose name is Love. Amen.†

The Great Thanksgiving 13

Sharing the Bread and the Cup

Communion Hymns

The congregation is invited to sing the communion hymns or to meditate silently.

Bread of the World 624

Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life 164

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood 622

Spirit of the Living God 393

*Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail 549 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 6)

*Benediction

*Postlude Improvisation on A. R. Reinagle

“Where Charity and Love Prevail” arr. Philip Spencer

Three Simple Rules Sermon Series May 6, 13, and 27 during worship

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, offered three general rules for faithful living: “Do

no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God.” Join us as we explore these essential elements

of our Wesleyan faith. A limited number of free copies of Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan

Way of Living by Bishop Rueben P. Job are available in the Commons.

†From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018., edited by B. J. Beau. © 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission.

Scripture Lesson Galatians 5:13–16 Pew Bible p. 975

*Mark 12:28–34 p. 848

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Readers: Patrick McCluskey (9:00), Bonnie Wheaton (11:00)

*Hymn of Faith Jesus, United by Thy Grace 561 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 6)

Sermon “Do No Harm” Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson

Pastoral Prayer

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.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.

Amen.

Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings

(9:00) Gabriel’s Oboe Ennio Morricone

Chancel Choir arr. Craig Hella Johnson Lea Wells, oboe; Micah Clark, cello

Please allow six seconds of silence for contemplation at the conclusion of this piece.

(11:00) Let Us Break Bread Together Spiritual

Kristen Stetzer, soprano arr. Moses Hogan

*Hymn Lord, I Want to Be a Christian 402 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 4)

(9:00) During the hymn, children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 will return to

the Sanctuary to join their families.

Invitation

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly

repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore,

let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Gary United Methodist Church

— Affiliated with Winfield Community United Methodist Church —

224 N. Main, Wheaton, IL 60187

Phone: (630) 668-3100 / Fax: (630) 668-8279

Email: office@garychurch.org Website: www.garychurch.org

Congregational Care

Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week.

Jan Adair, Heidi Brewer, Charlie Castino, Jim & Carol Eaton, Dorothy Erhardt, Anna

Gorski, Jamie Grubb, Barbara Heeley, Pat Hill, Terri Jolsway, Mary Landreth, Mary Louise

Lewis, Chris Loken, Dan Meeks, Lenna Siens, Jan Sutfin, Jim Trieschmann, James

Wernicke, Jack & Shirley Williamson

Today’s Altar flowers are given by

Jan Karwoski in memory of Denny Karwoski on the third anniversary of his death.

Serving Today

9:00 a.m. Service Greeters Joe & Lois Davisson, Dan & June Hurd

Welcome Desk Dick & Carolyn Raber

Acolytes Anna Mathis, Ella Rodriguez

Ushers Dave Gaul, Ryan Shea, Stan Diddams, Carter Gaul, Ralph & Kathie Gehrig,

Moyra Gorski, Andy Tooley, Teddy Tooley, Len Witte

11:00 a.m. Service

Greeters Tim & Olivia Wealton, Jean Doyle

Welcome Desk Dick & Nancy Seloover

Acolytes Grace Macabobby, Rowan Smith

Ushers Bob Drake, Patty Affett, Vickie Austin, John Hamilton, Don Kenyon,

Andy Majernik, Luke Majernik, Bethany Majernik, Dick Seloover

Musicians: Phil Spencer (organ/piano), Jennifer Whiting (Chancel Choir)

Sound Technicians: Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Tony Venezia

Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce

Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam

Keller, Shelley Bornstein, Raven Larkin, Dave Brewer, Deb Hafner, Mike & Donna Capra

Mission Statement

Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior

Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents

Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love

Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ

Proclaim God's grace and Good News

Welcome Guests!

We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We invite you to complete the Welcome

Card in the pew pocket and stop by the Welcome Desk on the main level outside the west

Sanctuary entrance to receive a gift and more information about our ministries.

Hearing aid devices are available (including the neck loop for telecoil programs). Large

print song sheets are also available. Please see an usher for assistance.

Next Week’s Lectionary Readings

We invite you to include the lectionary readings in your devotion times. Readings for next

week are Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Psalm 1, John 5:9-13, and John 17:6-19.

Today at Gary Church

Adult Ministries at 10:00 a.m.

Great Figures of the New Testament

In the Anderson Room through June 24, facilitated by Cliff Hill

Join us for a DVD-based series by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. In this study we will encounter por-

traits of the cast of characters in the New Testament, taking a fresh look at how they have

been interpreted by both the secular culture and the church. This week: Peter.

2018 Confirmation Parents Meeting

In the Chapel

While the Confirmands join the High School Sunday School class for the first time, parents

will meet with Pastor Alexa in the Chapel.

Support Fundaniños Orphanage in Guatemala

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the Commons

Help continue our long-standing relationship with Fundaniños by purchasing baked goods

and crafts to raise funds for a teacher’s salary there. See pictures of previous mission trips to

the orphanage, and learn about being part of this year’s trip, scheduled for Aug. 4–11, to

provide love and care to the children and to complete needed work projects on the grounds.

Gary Kids & Gary Youth

9:15 a.m. Gary Kids’ Church

Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room on the lower level

Kindergarten–Grade 3 meet in the Lower Level Lobby

10:00 a.m. Sunday School

Preschool 3’s–4’s meet in the Preschool Room

Kindergarten–Grade 5 meet in Gamon Hall

Grades 6–7 meet in the Heritage Room

Grade 8 meets in the Sr. High Room

Grades 9–12 meet in the Sr. High Room

Next Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Morning Has Broken: A Study of Devotion May 13 and 20, in the Chapel, led by Vickie Austin

Each morning we have a choice in how we start our day. As Christians, we can begin our

day with praise and thanksgiving through reading the Bible, daily devotionals, journaling,

and prayer. Vickie Austin will facilitate a discussion around creating a morning ritual that

includes reading, writing, and prayer. Bring your own favorite devotionals to share!