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Indian Heights United Methodist Church
10211 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS, 66207 913.649.9040 indianheightsumc.org
As Christians We Are: Seeking, Sowing, Loving and Serving All People!
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
ORDER OF WORSHIP AUGUST 22, 2021
* Please stand if you are able Prelude “O Worship the King” arr. Flor Peeters Introit “Heart of Worship” by Michael W. Smith Gathering and Discipleship Opportunities *Opening Prayer All: Lord, the eyes of all look to You in hope; and You give them what they need. You open Your hand and satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. We, too, turn to You again, longing to be filled— to eat of the Bread of Life, to drink from Your life-giving streams, to taste Your goodness and live. May the time we spend together in Your presence nourish our hearts and minds; may it strengthen our relationship with You, and renew our commitment to live in this world as Your faithful disciples. For You alone are God, the Source and Sustainer of life. In Jesus’ name, Amen. *Opening Hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” UMH #400 Call to Worship L: We gather to celebrate and joyfully sing to our God! All: Together, let us share our praises and thankfulness. Come, let us enter into this sacred space with praise. L: You O God, are the Holy God always and forever! You are the Eternal One from whom all things come. All: Come, let us enter into this sacred space with thanks. L: O God, we are your children, created by and with your love. All: Come, let us enter into this sacred space with joy and delight.
Prayer of Confession All: O God, You who are always doing a new thing, we confess that we sometimes close windows against the fresh air of new ideas, against the noise of other people’s worries, against the winds of change. God of every place and time, we confess that we often draw the curtains against people who are different, against world news or community concerns. Forgive us our insulation in our locked homes, our shuttered churches, the security systems on our hearts. Open up our lives, and let your Spirit blow through. Amen. *followed by a time of silent and listening prayer Hymn of Praise “How Great Thou Art” UMH #77 Prayer Hymn “O Lord, Hear My Prayer” FWS #2200 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. Scripture Old Testament: Deuteronomy 10:17-22 Psalm: Psalm 100 New Testament: Acts 2: 43-47
Upcoming Sermon Series:
Leader: The Word of God for the People of God All: Thanks be to God, Amen. Special Music Message "Renewal: Worship” Rev. Ali Haynes Silent Meditation
Offering “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship” arr. Don Hustad
*Doxology “Praise God...” UMH #95 *Passing the Peace of Christ *Sending Song “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” UMH #334 *Benediction Postlude
Tuesdays With Ali 10am
(starting Sept. 7)
The first book study will be "God's Messy Family: Finding Your Place When Life Isn't Perfect" by Jacob Armstrong. You can purchase your book on Amazon or Cokesbury. Just show up for the first week!
Summary of the Book: Drama. Drama. Drama. Your family may be the stuff of a hit reality TV show, but into every family a little…or a lot… of drama must sometimes fall. That’s the way we humans have been from the very beginning. Take a look at the lives of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau in Jacob Armstrong’s newest book, God’s Messy Family. As you meet these “messy” families in the stories in Genesis, you’ll recognize a pattern to their lives: they are called, they mess up, and God continues to redeem them. Sound familiar? Find out how your “messy” family fits into God’s family and how you are part of God’s plan for the world. A DVD featuring Armstrong and a Leader Guide are also available for this six-week study. All are invited to stay for Prayer Circle directly following the study.
Worship Arts Team Pastor Ali is looking for volunteers to be on the worship arts team! Do you have a passion for worship and want to show that through visual arts, music, creative services? For more information: Contact Pastor Ali at [email protected] .
Join Our Choir!!
As summer comes to a gradual end, it is time to begin preparing for CHOIR! I am so excited to begin working with the choir members and getting everything together. We practice at 7pm on Wednesdays. If you have not sung in choir before, we would love for you to join us! Feel free to email me (Rachel) at [email protected] or catch me before or after church. We will begin singing weekly during worship on Sunday, August 29.
Prayers
Happy Birthday/Anniversary to all celebrating this week. Celebrating...Back to School! For those who grieve… Healing/Comfort...Diane Muth; Regan Muth; Ramona Galvin; Dee Hubbard; Cheri White; Jim Treakle; Pat Favero Extended Family and Friends: Jayde Wisner and grandmother; Lyla Wrobel; Jerry Richardson; Those unnamed who are struggling with cancer and other illnesses Continued Prayers: For the situation in Afghanistan, Haiti and areas with wildfires; for our world as we deal with the pandemic ** To add someone to this list, email
the prayer chain: [email protected]
or the Church Office: [email protected]
Church Staff
Senior Pastor Rev. Ali Haynes ([email protected]) Music Staff Rachel Schulz Jae Moyer Children & Families Ministry Coordinator Julie Gibson ([email protected]) Head Liturgist Ken McAlpin Administrative Assistant Suzette Mack ([email protected]) Office: (913) 649-9040 indianheightsumc.org facebook.com/indianheightsumc
More Than Bricks Please consider contributing to the More Than Bricks: Paving the Way to Shalom campaign. We have a roof to replace and repairs to the Parsonage, repairs necessary for us to maintain not just our building, but the ministries beyond our walls. Giving is convenient and secure on our website: indianheightsumc.org/donate
Masks are Required Masks are mandated again when you are in the church building, including throughout worship and meetings. There are masks on the table near the Sanctuary if you need one.
Kingdom Kids It’s hard to believe but summer is coming to an end. It’s time to gather your backpack, pencils, notebooks and rulers. What we pack in our backpack matters. Join us in August we talk about how to have a successful year and be the best we can be!
This Week’s Calendar Sunday, August 22 10am Kingdom Kids 10:30am Worship 7pm AA Tuesday, August 24 September Newsletter Items Due 11am Prayer Circle 6:30pm Heart of Worship (Young Adult Group; meets at various venues) Wednesday, August 25 9:30am Women’s Theology Noon AlaNon 7pm Choir Rehearsal 7pm AA Sunday, August 29 10am Kingdom Kids 10:30am Worship 7pm AA
Please submit items for the September newsletter to [email protected]. These are due August 24.
Keep us updated on what your group is doing.
