June 17, 2018 June 17, 2018 Response and Offering
Prayers of the People Mike Wenhart 8:30 Worship 11:00 Worship 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, Assisted Listening Devices are available at the A/V booth. Assisted Listening Devices are available at the A/V booth 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 Praise and Worship Gathering and Praise kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Welcome Chiming of the Trinity * Passing of the Peace
Welcome Announcements and Passing the Friendship Pad *Praise Songs Lion and the Lamb Prelude Oyku Goller, piano Our Tithes and Offerings Good Good Father * Call to Worship Offertory Earth Song Covenant
*Opening Prayer — Don Warsing Leader: Look around! God is at work. * Doxology 94 People: God is planting seeds of compassion in us, Scripture Reading — Mark 4:26-34 watching for them to bloom in our lives. This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Leader: Jesus is at work.
People: Jesus is making our souls big enough to welcome everyone. Sending Forth Leader: The Holy Spirit is at work. * Hymn of Commitment Hymn of Promise 707 Moments with the Children — Abby Carter Stanton People: The Holy Spirit is finding fertile ground to bring forth crops of justice and peace. * Dismissal with Blessing Sermon — Laura Stern Leader: Let us worship the triune God. * Congregational Benediction Surely the Presence of the Lord 328 People: Amen! Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; *Response to the Word — Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) * Opening Hymn Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 694 I can feel his mighty power and his grace. Prayers of the People — Chip Shea I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, * Morning Prayer I see glory on each face; *Passing of the Peace Dear God, Sower of Seeds, may we forever be part of your great harvest. surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. May we grow strong, faithful, and true. May our hearts be opened in * Postlude Announcements and Passing the Friendship Pad — Todd Smith worship today that we may grow deeper in love with you. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Offertory — Oyku Goller, piano At the conclusion of the Benediction, please take time to introduce yourself to three people you do not know.
*Offering Song Proclamation Scripture Reading Mark 4:26-34 The arrangement on the altar is given in celebration of the beauty God creates. *Closing Praise — Days of Elijah This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
*Dismissal with Blessing Moments with the Children Abby Carter Stanton Liturgist: Jay Plummer (Childcare is available for age 5 and under. Please see an usher for assistance.) Scripture Reader: Lawrence Gettier *Postlude Proclamation in Song Creator of It All Chancel Choir
Sermon Rev. Laura Stern If you are our guest for the first time today, please stop by the At the conclusion of our worship, please take time * Affirmation Apostles’ Creed 881 Welcome Cart before you leave. We hope that you have been blessed by to introduce yourself to three people you do not know. worshipping at Soapstone today. We have been blessed by your presence. * Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father 71
Scripture Reader: Julie Brown
The Scripture focus for *The congregation stands. Sunday, June 24, is Mark 4:35-41. Soapstone Notes Opportunities for Worship and Ministry Father’s Day Biscuit Bar — This morning, we will honor dads in a special way with Week of June 17 a Biscuit Bar during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 am). Come to the Narthex Sunday, June 17 after the 8:30 service for scrumptious treats! 8:30 & 11:00 am Worship Services 9:45 am Father’s Day Biscuit Bar in the Narthex Celebration for Abby — Next Sunday, June 24, during the Sunday School hour 9:45 am Sunday School for all ages (9:45-10:45 am) our Staff Parish Relations Committee will host a celebration of Abby Carter Stanton and her ministry with our families. We hope you will plan to come to Monday, June 18 the Narthex and share special thoughts and memories with Abby on her last Sunday 6:45 pm Pub Theology at Bottle Mixx on Creedmoor Road at Soapstone. 7:00 pm Den 6-Webelos 1 in room 109 7:00 pm Creating Landmarks 2.0 will meet offsite AFO (A Fun Outing) — We have planned three two-hour events this summer so 7:00 pm Summer Women’s Study: adults with special needs can participate in different activities. The events are free and “A Woman Overwhelmed” in room 115 will take place at Soapstone one Wednesday a month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The dates 7:00 pm BSA Troop 399 in the Chapel and activities are: June 20: Arts and Film; July 11: Recreation and Water Games; Tuesday, June 19 August 15: Music, Dance, and a Glow Stick Dance Party. If interested, register using 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer in room 115 this link by June 18, 2018 https://goo.gl/forms/1fKs0MFrszQlaGfo2 6:00 pm Ole Time Gospel Group in room 119 NOW (No Ordinary Wednesday) is a free and exciting two hour event for middle 7:00 pm AA Meeting in the Chapel 7:15 pm Church Council in room 108/110 and high school youth with special needs. The event will take place at Soapstone UMC on Wednesday, June 27, 2:00-4:00 pm. The event includes art, music, recreation Wednesday, June 20 games, water games, and a glow stick dance party. If interested please apply using this 2:00 pm AFO (A Fun Outing) in rooms 101/103, 108/110 link by June 20 https://goo.gl/forms/mo9pnn4ZADJ7eezT2 6:30 pm Eagle Board Reviews in rooms 109, 111, 115 7:00 pm Crisis Prevention Team in room 108/110 VBS — Come and have fun on the Rolling River Rampage during Vacation Bible School 7:00 pm AA Meeting in the Chapel this summer, July 16-19, with a kickoff celebration Sunday evening, July 15. Please Thursday, June 21 search “VBS” on the church website for registration information. Classes are available for children age 3 through 5th grade. 5:00 pm VBS Decorating Team in room 118 6:15 pm College Ministry in room 115 July 1 Service — Come for one worship service at 10:00 am (no Sunday School) 7:00 pm Sweet Tea & Scripture at Maude’s Garden & Coffee and stay for lunch. The main course will be catered, but please bring a side dish and/ corner of Strickland & Ray Roads or dessert to share, lawn chairs and outdoor games. Friday, June 22
Saturday, June 23 Adult Summer Sunday School — Rev. Greg Moore will lead adults in a three week 8:30 and 10:00 am AA Meetings in the Chapel study on “Being Methodist: 3 essential practices for faith today.” We will meet in the Sanctuary on July 8, 15, and 22, 9:45-10:45 am. Pastor Laura will lead “Being We’re so glad you’ve joined us today. Methodist in Community” on Sunday, July 29. This is your service and your time
New Member Class — If you have been attending Soapstone and are considering to praise, laugh, cry, pray and reconnect church membership, we would love the chance to get to know you better in a small to the ways God is moving in our lives. group setting. Our next New Member Class will meet Sunday evenings, 5:00-6:00 pm Whether you come from a place of peace and wholeness in room 119 (choir room). Class dates are July 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5. If you are interested, please talk with Pastor Laura or contact the church office. Save the Date… or from the fringe with a heart of despair and confusion, June 24 SPRC Celebration for Abby know that you are loved and accepted Summer Studies — Details are available on the church website or contact the July 1 One 10:00 am service & potluck lunch church office. by God and his son Jesus Christ A Woman Overwhelmed; A Bible Study on the Life of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, July 8 Adult Sunday School in July with Greg Moore & Pastor Laura and through the welcome embrace
July 8 New Member Class begins with Pastor Laura June 18 & 25, July 9, 23 & 30, and August 13 from 7:00-8:30 pm. of the people of Soapstone. Sweet Tea and Scripture - First and third Thursdays of June, July & August. Pastor Laura's August Book Study - Charming Billy by Alice McDermott. Start reading now and gather on August 19, 6:00-8:00 pm.
Men’s Retreat — Men, mark your calendars for August 3-5 and plan to be in Bear Contact Us Mountain, VA. There will be time for relaxing, devotions, and some really good food Reverend Laura Stern, Pastor (919-909-8581)..………[email protected] and fellowship. More details and a signup link are available on the church website. Beth Dickinson, Preschool Director …………………[email protected]
Amy Fetzer, Artist in Residence………………………[email protected] Women’s Retreat — Our women’s group, Women of Wonder (WOW), invites you Financial Administrator………………………………[email protected] to the fall retreat, September 21-23, at the Bergland Retreat Center at Camp Rockfish. Martha Radulovich, Financial Secretary……...………[email protected] Our theme is “Creating God-Space in Our Busy Lives” and our retreat leader will be Gretchen Shea, Director of Discipleship & [email protected] Rev. Trish Archer. Search “women” on the church website to register. Abby Carter Stanton, Director of Family Ministries..…[email protected] 12837 Norwood Road Raleigh, NC 27613 919-846-2212 Andrea Turner, Director of Music Ministries…………[email protected] Congregational Email List — Emails to the congregation are sent every Sandy Elledge & Katie Cable, Church Office…………[email protected] www.soapstoneumc.org www.facebook.com/soapstoneumc Wednesday and occasionally at other times to share important news and information. Founded in 1837 If you are not receiving the Wednesday E-news and would like to be added to the list, please contact the church office.