Union Grove United Methodist Church

6407 Union Grove Church Road

Hillsborough, N.C. 27278

Worship

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School

Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Pastors Ministerial Interns

Richard Greenway Jordan Holoman

Christine Bryant Jordan Haywood

Carsten Bryant Stephanie Hilton

Lidiya Potapenko

Choir Director

Jamie Davis

Church Parsonage

(919) 869-7118 (919) 929-4597

www.UnionGroveUMC.org

September 27, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost ___

Gathering

A Moment of Silence Where have you experienced Joy during this season?

Call to Worship Almighty God

Almighty God to you all hearts are open

Search and know our thoughts and anxious fears

Wash us in the fountain of your mercy

Come with your light, we cannot hide from you

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah

To you all hearts are open, Almighty God…

*Lighting the Altar Lantern: Bringing in the Light of Christ

* Greeting

Leader: Come, let us bow before the holy One.

People: Come, let us confess God's might. Leader: Come, let us feel God's mercy.

People: Come, let us live in God's light. Leader: As God's people, we lift our voices in praise.

People: Glory to you, gracious and loving God.

All: Let us offer our worship and praise!

*Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH 400

Come thou fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing thy grace

Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise

Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above

Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, Mount of thy re-deeming love

Here I raise my Ebenezer, Hither by thy help I come

And I hope by thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home

Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wondering from the fold of God

He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood

O to grace how great a debtor, Daily I'm constrained to be!

Let thy goodness like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to thee

Prone to wander Lord I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love

Here's my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for thy courts above

Opening Prayer

Scripture Lesson Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 1Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

2I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,

3things that we have heard and known, that our ancestors have told us.

4We will not hide them from their children; we will tell to the coming generation the

glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. 12

In the sight of their ancestors he worked marvels in the land of Egypt,

in the fields of Zoan. 13

He divided the sea and let them pass through it, and made the waters stand like a heap. 14

In the daytime he led them with a cloud, and all night long with a fiery light. 15

He split rocks open in the wilderness,

and gave them drink abundantly as from the deep. 16

He made streams come out of the rock, and caused waters to flow down like rivers.

The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Scripture Lesson Philippians 2:1-13

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in

the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind,

having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish

ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4Let each of

you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. 5Let the same mind be

in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard

equality with God as something to be exploited, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of

a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8he humbled

himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. 9Therefore

God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10

so that

at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the

earth, 11

and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God

the Father. 12

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence,

but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and

trembling; 13

for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work

for his good pleasure.

The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Anthem All I Can Say

Lord I'm tired, so tired from walking

And Lord I'm so alone, and Lord the dark

Is creeping in, creeping up, to swallow me

I think I'll stop, rest here a while

And this is all that I can say right now

And this is all that I can give

And this is all that I can say right now

And this is all that I can give, that's my everything

Lord didn't You see me cry'n?

And didn't You hear me call Your name?

Wasn't it You I gave my heart to?

I wish You'd remember

Where you sat it down

And this is all that I can say right now, I know it's not much.

But this is all that I can give, yeah that's my everything.

This is all that I can say right now [right now], I know it's not much.

But this is all that I can give, yeah that's my everything.

I didn't notice You were standing here

I didn't know that

That was You holding me

I didn't notice You were cry'n too

I didn't know that

That was You washing my feet, And this is all

Scripture Lesson Exodus 17:1-7

From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages,

as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the

people to drink. 2The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.”

Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the LORD?” 3But

the people thirsted there for water; and the people complained against Moses and said,

“Why did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and livestock with

thirst?” 4So Moses cried out to the LORD, “What shall I do with this people? They are

almost ready to stone me.” 5The LORD said to Moses, “Go on ahead of the people, and

take some of the elders of Israel with you; take in your hand the staff with which you

struck the Nile, and go. 6I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb.

Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did

so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. 7He called the place Massah and Meribah, because

the Israelites quarreled and tested the LORD, saying, “Is the LORD among us or not?”

The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon From Sin to the Promised Land Rev. Greenway

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 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, who power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayers of the People Insert

Let us pray for the Church and for the world

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven…

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

*Hymn of Dedication Lead On, O King Eternal UMH 580

Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come

Henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home.

Through days of preparation, thy grace has made us strong,

And now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song.

Lead on, O King eternal, Till sin's fierce war shall cease.

And holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace.

For not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums,

With deeds of love and mercy, the heavenly kingdom comes.

Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears.

For gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears.

Thy cross is lifted o'er us; we journey in it's light.

The crown awaits the conquest, lead on, O God of might.

*Benediction

*Benediction Response The Lord Bless and Keep You

The Lord bless and keep you, The Lord make his face to shine on you.

And be gracious, gracious. The Lord bless and keep you, The Lord lift his

countenance on you And give peace, give you peace. Shalom. Shalom.

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Please stand as you are able

Welcome to our Guests! With joyful hearts we greet you and offer thanks for your

presence. Our prayer is that this hour spent in worship will make a healing, empowering

difference in your life. We invite you to acknowledge your presence, along with our

members, by signing the fellowship sheet included in your bulletin and placing it in one

of the black bins as you depart. If you are just passing through, please know our prayers

go with you. If you are looking for a church home, we hope that you will prayerfully

consider joining the church family here at Union Grove UMC.

Join us for Worship each week: Weather permitting; we’ll be worshiping on the

basketball court at 10:00 am each Sunday. We will continue to stream on Facebook Live

and to broadcast to the parking lot on FM 88.3.

You are also invited to join us on Wednesdays at Noon on Facebook Live! We’ll share

updates, prayer concerns, and introduce the scripture lessons for the following Sunday.

Please let us know if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions. We are blessed by

your presence and participation!

Union Grove United Methodist Church We pray for your healing, O Lord: Body, Mind, Soul, and Relationships!

“Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.”

September 27, 2020

Our Bishop-Hope Morgan Ward and Our District Superintendent- Mike Frese

Our President, Leaders, Troops, & World

Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, Orange Correctional Center, Our Girl and Boy Scouts

The Students, Faculty, and Staff of Orange County Schools, our College Students,

Orange Congregations in Mission, Open Table Ministries

Haley Chriscoe- Gwen Dodson’s Niece Ann Davis- Jamie Davis’ Mother

Gladys Chapman Iris Earwood-Ann Alexander’s Mother

Gee Coleman Antwain McCrimmon-Gwen Dodson’s Family

Jan Davis- Jamie Davis’ Sister Nathan McFadden

Debra Hathcock- Ann Alexander’s Aunt Kelly Petrea- Ann Alexander’s Sister

Nellie Overby- Rita Clarke’s Family Tracy Smith’s Sister, Marta

Shirley Martin-Rich Greenway’s Mother Sam and Josephine Hinson

Carmen Hurst-Carolyn Southerland’s Daughter Megan Carter-Friend of Debbie Scheip

Carol Fish & Family-Friend of Lorraine Tuck Frank Shuler-Friend of Dave Heilman

Harry Sumner Judy Whitehurst-Debbie McFadden’s Cousin

Mary Ann Pearce-Kim Campbell’s Mother Bob Barrier-Friend of Danny & Brenda Dennis

Keith Lewis Kathy Fudge

Olivia Blackwelder-Cousin of Ann Alexander Carol McQueen-Patricia Coleman’s Stepmother

James Butterworth-Clare Butterworth’s Son The Bailey Family-Friends of Lorraine Tuck

Metcalf Family- Friend of Lorraine Tuck Hal Durham-Community Friend

Bobbi and Billy Frazier-Friend of David Lewis Mark Sumner-Harry Sumner’s Brother

Peggy Borger-Friend of Sarah Timmel Randy Jackson-Friend of the Peloquins

Nikki Brown Eric Hurst-Carolyn Southerland’s Son-in-Law

Susan Strayhorn Barbour Savannah Wright-Duke Divinity School Student

Dennis Robertson John Marly-Ann Alexander’s Neighbor

Mary Ruth Breeden Mavis Strickland

Patrick McCormick-Kidney Transplant List Jennifer Finch-Niece of Pam Fuqua

Trish & Noah Archer-Friends of Rich Greenway All those on the front lines during this time

Joe DeVito-Friend of Karen Popovich Carol Green- Friend of Karen Popovich

Maria Counts-Recovering from Surgery David, Friend of Ann Alexander

Brandon Bundy, Family of Darlene Kinard Joseph Denard, Dennis Family

Sarah Pedonti, Friend of Lorraine Tuck

Medical Personnel, First Responders, and Front Line Workers:

Including Carly Tuck Waring, Jay Waring, Betty Ray

The Family of Gary Locklear, Lay Missioner, Lay Leader of the North Carolina Conference

The Family of Cheryl Day, Lorraine Tuck’s Aunt

We celebrate the Marriage of Casey Molina and Seth Troxler, on September 12

I am praying for _____________________________________ this week

We welcome our Duke Divinity School Interns!

Steph is a rising third year Duke intern pursuing a Masters of

Divinity Degree. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor

Certification (CRCC) and serves as a Navy reservist at Naval Air

Station Oceana Master Jet Base, Dam Neck in Virginia

Beach. After Duke, her calling involves further training to serve

her police, fire, and public safety community as a Catholic lay

chaplain. In her spare time she enjoys engagement with the

children's ministry, half-marathon events, cycling, and gardening.

Stephanie Hilton

Jordan Haywood is currently in his third year at

Duke, in the Masters of Divinity program. A

former cinematographer and photographer, Jordan

is interested in the intersection of art and theology.

He is seeking ordination in the PC(USA). Jordan

lives in Hillsborough with his wife Akiko and

daughter Sophia. Jordan Haywood

Lidiya was born in Crimea, Ukraine and immigrated

to the U.S. with her family when she was 8 years old.

She grew up in the Los Angeles area, and studied

studio art in college and philosophy of religion for her

first Master’s degree. Prior to coming out to Durham,

she worked in homeless services in downtown

Los Angeles. At Duke she is in her final year of the

MDiv program and is also pursuing the Gender,

Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry Certificate and the

Black Church Studies Certificate. She is a certified

candidate on the elder track for ordained ministry in

the California-Pacific Conference. She is thrilled to Lidiya Potapenko

join Union Grove UMC this academic year!

Small Group, Zoom Gathering

Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, via ZOOM

Facilitator- Sean Smith

Discover a different way of seeing and responding to the

Coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on

Scripture, Christian history, and the way of living,

thinking, and praying revealed to us by Jesus.

What are we supposed to think about the Coronavirus crisis?

Some people think they know: "This is a sign of the End,"

they say. "It's all predicted in the book of Revelation."

Others disagree but are equally clear: "This is a call to repent.

God is judging the world and through this disease he's telling

us to change." Some join in the chorus of blame and condemnation: "It's the fault of the

Chinese, the government, the World Health Organization…"

N. T. Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting. Instead, he

shows that a careful reading of the Bible and Christian history offers simple though

profound answers to our many questions, including:

· What should be the Christian response?

· How should we think about God?

· How do we live in the present?

· Why should we lament?

· What should we learn about ourselves?

· How do we recover?

Written by one of the world's foremost New Testament scholars, God and the

Pandemic will serve as your guide to read the events of today through the light of Jesus'

death and resurrection.

Need a book? We have copies or you may purchase your own hard or digital copy.

This Zoom Small Group will be meeting weekly Tuesdays, 7:00 pm

Please RSVP, Books are available at the church

Small Group, Zoom Gathering, Wednesdays at 7:00pm

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ECPA BESTSELLER •

“When it comes to the intersection of race, privilege, justice, and the church, Tasha is without question my best teacher. Be the Bridge is THE tool I wish to put in every set of hands.” —Jen Hatmaker

Winner of the Christianity Today Book Award • A leading advocate for racial reconciliation calls Christians to move toward deeper understanding in the midst of a divisive culture.

In an era where we seem to be increasingly divided along racial lines, many are hesitant to step into the gap, fearful of saying or doing the wrong thing. At times the silence, particularly within the church, seems deafening.

But change begins with an honest conversation among a group of Christians willing to give a voice to unspoken hurts, hidden fears, and mounting tensions. These ongoing dialogues have formed the foundation of a global movement called Be the Bridge—a nonprofit organization whose goal is to equip the church to have a distinctive and transformative response to racism and racial division.

In this perspective-shifting book, founder Latasha Morrison shows how you can participate in this incredible work and replicate it in your own community. With conviction and grace, she examines the historical complexities of racism. She expertly applies biblical principles, such as lamentation, confession, and forgiveness, to lay the framework for restoration.

Along with prayers, discussion questions, and other resources to enhance group engagement, Be the Bridge presents a compelling vision of what it means for every follower of Jesus to become a bridge builder—committed to pursuing justice and racial unity in light of the gospel.

This Zoom Small Group on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Please RSVP, Books are available at the church

Sermon Series: October 4 – November 22

Learning to Live as the People of God

As Moses led the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land, they spend a whole lot of

time “wandering” in the wilderness. This holy wandering was for the Hebrew people a

season of being shaped, molded, challenged, and transformed. They had to learn a new

way to live. This new way had to first leave behind the way they had been taught in

Egypt and then engage in and learn to depend on God’s love, grace, mercy, and

salvation.

What does it mean to say “we are people of God?” And how are we, as people of God,

called to live? These are the questions we hope to engage in the coming weeks.

We’ll use scripture, tradition, experience, and reason as a guide to help us engage these

deep and wide questions.

October 4 World Communion Sunday - Embracing Grace, Remembering Sabbath

October 11 Exodus 32:1-14 Do Not Fear, Trusting God

October 18 Matthew 22:15-22 God or Caesar

October 25 Matthew 22:34-46 Love God, Love Neighbor

November 1 All Saints Day Blessed Are…

November 8 Matthew 25:1-13 Lighted Lamps

November 15 Matthew 25:14-30 Using Our Gifts

November 22 Christ the King Sunday The Kingdom of God, I Was Thirsty…

Wednesdays at Noon on Facebook Live!

We’ll be unpacking the sermon from the previous Sunday