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June 28, 2020
6.28.2020
Genesis 22: 1-14
Newark United Methodist Church is a congregation with
open hearts, open minds, and open arms. We welcome
and affirm you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior,
regardless of your race, ethnicity, age, gender identity,
sexual orientation, social or economic status,
physical and mental ability, or religious affiliation.
We are all God’s beloved children.
Thank you for worshiping
with us via livestream
Order of Worship Newark United Methodist Church
June 28, 2020 4th Sunday after Pentecost
9:30am
WELCOME
PRELUDE Dawn Cyril Jenkins CALL TO WORSHIP
We’ve gathered to worship, to sing and pray and hear God’s Word, because: God’s love lasts forever! Even when God seems far away, we know: God’s love lasts forever! Even when nothing is going right, and we’re ready to give up, we know: God’s love lasts forever! When people treat us badly, we know: God’s love lasts forever! When we’re all alone, and we feel like no one loves us, we know: God’s love lasts forever! Let’s worship God together!
HYMN Christ is Alive No. 318 UM Hymnal
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Loving and Sustaining God,
You call us to obedience, to follow you in all things; to give up the things we cling to, and to give ourselves wholeheartedly to your purposes.
We confess that we don’t always find this easy to do.
We confess that it is often very difficult to let go of the things we love. But we also know that you never ask more of us than what is possible, and that you stand ready, at all times, to sustain us, and to provide everything we need.
Give us courage to faithfully follow your leading, even when we cannot see the outcome, even when the path you call us to seems impossible to comprehend. Help us to trust you in all things, to let go of everything that would stand in the way of whole-hearted obedience to you.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
GLORIA Tune: Duke Street
Praise God the source of life and birth Praise God the word who came to earth
Praise God the spirit, Holy flame All glory honor to God's name
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Links to our message just for children as well as to Sunday School materials for families to do together can be found in the e-announcements for this worship service and on our website: www.newark-umc.org.
SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 22:1-14
After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him,
“Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”
2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love,
and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt
offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.”
3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey,
and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac; he
cut the wood for the burnt offering, and set out and went to
the place in the distance that God had shown him.
4 On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place far
away.
5 Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the
donkey; the boy and I will go over there; we will worship, and
then we will come back to you.”
6 Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on his
son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. So the
two of them walked on together.
7 Isaac said to his father Abraham, “Father!” And he said, “Here
I am, my son.” He said, “The fire and the wood are here, but
where is the lamb for a burnt offering?”
8 Abraham said, “God himself will provide the lamb for a burnt
offering, my son.” So the two of them walked on together.
9 When they came to the place that God had shown him,
Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. He
bound his son Isaac, and laid him on the altar, on top of the
wood.
10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to
kill his son.
11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, and said,
“Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”
12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to
him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not
withheld your son, your only son, from me.”
13 And Abraham looked up and saw a ram, caught in a thicket by
its horns. Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as
a burnt offering instead of his son.
14 So Abraham called that place “The Lord will provide”; as it is
said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be
provided.”
The Spirit of God has been present in the reading and hearing of these words.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE Test Time?: The Near Sacrifice of Isaac Pastor Mary Catherine
PASTORAL 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. And 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 PERSONAL PRAYER AND OFFERING
This is the time where we make our love visible through the giving of our tithes and offerings.
Today we highlight the ministry of the Worship Team. This committee is a team of individuals who set the stage for Worship each week. We lay out the tablecloths and linens, set out the flowers, keep the candles lit, prepare the bread and juice, and lift high the cross. We sing and play the music. We invite others in and hold the door open. We help them find a seat. We help lead the services and pray. Our whole goal is to create and maintain a holy space so all can join with God in a real and intimate way.
To support this and our various other ministries in the community and the world, please either mail your contribution to the church or use our convenient on-line giving option:
http://newark-umc.org/wp/online-giving/
HYMN Pass It On No. 572 UM Hymnal
DOXOLOGY No. 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!
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Let us pray.
Nurturing God, who welcomes all who sincerely believe in your sustaining grace, we are grateful that you compassionately offer your children an eternal home. We recognize that this offering is only one way that you call us to practice Christian discipleship. So, combine these financial resources with our talents, prayers, and presence so that we may significantly influence the lives of others who seek your love. Amen.
HYMN Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life No. 427 UM Hymnal
BLESSING
As we part, we know God will be with us wherever we go. At work or play, at home or on vacation, we know God will be with us wherever we go. Whether we’re happy or sad, on our own, or with our friends, we know God will be with us wherever we go. So let’s part with joy, because God goes with us! Amen.
POSTLUDE Toccata in D minor Max Reger
Flower dedications
To the glory of god . . .
Resources: Call to Worship is based upon Psalm 13 posted on Re:Worship.blogspot.com entitled “Intergenerational Call to Worship.” No author listed. Opening Prayer is entitled “Prayer of Commitment: Genesis 22” and was posted on Re:Worship.blogspot.com, June 16, 2011. No author listed. Prayer of Dedication Copyright © 2020 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org. Blessing is adapted from an “Intergenerational Benediction: Proper 11A” which was posted on Re:Worship.blogspot.com, July 5, 2011. No author listed.
In loving memory of my parents, sister and brother – J. Ed and Mary Jo, Margie and Tim from Pastor Mary Catherine.
Thank You for serving in worship today . . .
Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Mary Catherine Miller
Liturgist Rev. Metty Mesick
Organist Paul Fleckenstein
Cantor Giovani Malcolm
Guitar John Clem
Sound Team Jeff Walter, Bill Clark
Livestream Sarah Jungling
Lay Leaders Mark Werrell, Pamela White, Lisa Gensel
Church Staff Rev. Dr. Mary Catherine Miller, Senior Pastor Paul Fleckenstein, Interim Organist Sara Shultz, Minister of Spiritual Formation Lisa Santare, Office Manager Robert Cappiello, Business Manager Pat MacKenzie, Bookkeeper Tammy Sharp, Preschool Director Debbie Knight – Preschool Administrative Assistant Ernie Schofield, Facility Coordinator Piedad Luna, Custodian Araceli Cira-Trujillo, Asst. Custodian
Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry at the University of Delaware Rev. Ward Mesick, Campus Pastor Brooke Walker, Director
newark-umc.org 69 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711-4645 302.368.8774
Don’t forget to visit the church website to make your Sunday morning offering! Why not consider setting up a recurring gift? www.newark-umc.org
Visiting the Building/Getting in Touch With Us
Following social distancing guidelines, we are trying to keep visits to the church to a minimum.
Staff will, for the most part, be working remotely. They will be checking their voicemail and e-mail frequently Monday – Thursday during the hours of 9 -3 pm. If you have an urgent need to physically be in the building, please call ahead or e-mail to arrange this with a staff member.
Preschool: Tammy Sharp [email protected]
Sunday School: Sara Shultz [email protected]
Wesley Foundation: Ward Mesick [email protected] Brooke Walker [email protected]
All other building users: Rob Cappiello [email protected] Pastor Mary Catherine email [email protected] email for prayers [email protected] Cell phone 410-476-7569 Text If you choose to text, please sign your text. She does not have everyone’s contact info in her phone.
Lisa Santare email [email protected] Phone 302-368-8774
