This Sunday Bulletin

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June 25, 2023, 9:00AM

Lodi United Methodist Church

WE GATHER

WELCOMING                                                                                                      Pastor Peace Kim

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                                            Jody Thistle?                      

One: Worship God with thanksgiving!

ALL: God gives us joyful songs to sing.

One: Worship God with thanksgiving!

ALL: God made us; we belong to God. We are the people of God, members of the faith community.

One: Worship God with thanksgiving!

ALL: We will serve God without holding back, for God is good. God’s fulfillment lasts forever.

One: Worship God with thanksgiving!

ALL: God’s Chosen One Jesus feeds mind and spirit; Jesus is the bread of life.

 

* SONGS OF PRAISE     Great Is the Lord      The Faith We Sing (Black) Hymnal #2022

Great is the Lord, He is holy and just; by His power we trust in His love.
Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true; by His mercy He proves He is love.

1  Great is the Lord and worthy of glory! Great is the Lord and worthy of praise
Great is the Lord; now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice;

Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord!

2  Great are You Lord and worthy of glory! Great are You Lord and worthy of praise.
Great are You Lord; I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice:
Great are You Lord. Great are You Lord!

 

Oh How Good It Is

1  Oh how good it is when the family of God dwells together in spirit In faith and unity
Where the bonds of peace of acceptance and love are the fruit of His presence here among us

Chorus   So with one voice we’ll sing to the Lord, And with one heart we’ll live out His word
till the whole earth sees the Redeemer has come for He dwells in the presence of His people

2  Oh how good it is on this journey we share to rejoice with the happy and weep with those who mourn
For the weak find strength, the afflicted find grace when we offer the blessing of belonging   Chorus

Da da da da da da. …

3  Oh how good it is to embrace His command to prefer one another, forgive as He forgives
When we live as one, we all share in the love of the Son with the Father and the Spirit.  Chorus    

 

* OPENING PRAYER

One: We give you thanks for you are with us, O God, whatever happens;

ALL: in the storms of life, when we do not know where to turn, and in the wonderful days, when life dances and sings, you are there. You are with us, O God, whatever happens; as we make the choice that reflects our Christian calling, you are there. In this community of faith, as we worship and serve in the name of Jesus, you are here. Thank you, O Most Caring God. Amen.

 

* PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES

 

SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS         Prayer Cards will be collected

 

PASTORAL PRAYER

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

WE LISTEN AND RESPOND

SCRIPTURE READING     Philippians 4:1-9      Liturgist

 

MESSAGE                          Farewell Message          Pastor Peace

 

* TIME OF DEDICATION

This is our commitment to following Jesus. Thank you for living your faith by sharing your gifts with God’s world through your church. Online Giving: www.LodiUMC.org/Give

Doxology              Red Hymnal #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

 

Prayer for Our Offerings

One: Loving God, our eyes sparkle with thanksgiving for the love we have shared in this community of faith.

ALL: Our voices resound with thanksgiving for friends and family who are well-loved by us. Our living proclaims with enthusiasm the way Christ has made clear to us. Our giving is

a joyful response to you, our abundantly gracious and loving God. We will reach out with our offerings of thanks to touch those in need of your love and life. Amen. 

 

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

 

WE GO OUT

*  SONG OF SENDING FORTH           Grace Alone         United Methodist (Red) Hymnal #2162

1 Every promise we can make, every prayer and step of faith,
Every difference we will make is only by His grace.
Every mountain we will climb, every ray of hope we shine,
Every blessing left behind is only by His grace.

 

Chorus  Grace alone which God supplies, strength unknown He will provide.
Christ in us our Cornerstone; we will go forth in grace alone.

 

2  Every soul we long to reach, every heart we hope to teach,
Everywhere we share His peace is only by His grace.
Every loving word we say, every tear we wipe away,
Every sorrow turned to praise is only by His grace.   Chorus

 

DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING AND COMMISSIONING

 

POSTLUDE                 Mitch Richards

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