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AUGUST 16 | 11:00AM | WORSHIP SERVICE OF THE WORD Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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PRELUDE

CALL TO WORSHIP Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

(from Romans 5:1-5)

HYMN "To God Be the Glory” UMH 98 To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all we may go in.

Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done! O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. (sing refrain)

Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, and great our rejoicing thru Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. (sing refrain)

OPENING PRAYER Living God, We give you thanks for the great cloud of witnesses that surround us. We give you thanks for those like Paul and Barnabas who suffered on account of your gospel yet persevered so that others, like us, might hear the good news. Help us to set aside our anxieties and baggage—so that we might run with perseverance the race you have set before us. Focus our hearts on the loving sacrifice of Christ—so that we may not grow weary or lose heart when troubles arise. Let us look to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at your right hand. Amen.

(Inspired by Hebrews 12:1-3)

CHILDREN'S MOMENT

SCRIPTURE Acts 13:1–6, 13–15, 48–52; 14:1–28 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper. They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.

From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.” When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. The word of the Lord spread through the whole region. But the Jewish leaders incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. So they shook the dust off their feet as a warning to them and went to Iconium. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

The same thing occurred in Iconium, where Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through them. But the residents of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles. And when an attempt was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to mistreat them and to stone them, the apostles learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country; and there they continued proclaiming the good news.

In Lystra there was a man sitting who could not use his feet and had never walked, for he had been crippled from birth. He listened to Paul as he was speaking. And Paul, looking at him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, said in a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet.” And the man sprang up and began to walk. When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!” Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates; he and the crowds wanted to offer sacrifice. When the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their clothes and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, “Friends, why are you doing this? We are mortals just like you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. In past generations he allowed all the nations to follow their own ways; yet he has not left himself without a witness in doing good—giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filling you with food and your hearts with joy.” Even with these words, they scarcely restrained the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.

But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. Then they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. But when the disciples surrounded him, he got up and went into the city. The next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe. After they had proclaimed the good news to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, then on to Iconium and Antioch. There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.” And after they had appointed elders for them in each church, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had come to believe. Then they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia. When they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had completed. When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles. And they stayed there with the disciples for some time.

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

SERMON One Ministry to All the World—Week 12 Rev. Lance Richards “When You Fall Down, Get Back Up"

RESPONSIVE PSALM Psalm 145:8–21 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in love. You Lord are good to all of us: and your mercy rests upon all your creatures.

All your creation shall praise you O Lord: and your servants will bless your name. They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom: and their talk shall be of your power so that all may know your mighty deeds: and the glorious splendour of your kingdom.

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom: and your dominion endures from age to age. The Lord upholds those who stumble: and raises up those who are down. The eyes of all look to you O Lord: and you give them their food in due season.

You open wide your hand: and give what they desire to all things living. You Lord are righteous in all your ways: and loving in all your deeds.

You Lord are near to all who call to you: who call to you in singleness of heart. You fulfill the desire of those who revere you: you hear their cry and you save them.

You protect all who love you: but the wicked you will destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: let everyone bless God’s holy name forever and ever.

(New Zealand Prayer Book Psalter Translation)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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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.

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HYMN "Mighty to Save” W&S 3038 Everyone needs compassion, a love that's never failing; let mercy fall on me. Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Savior, the hope of nations.

Refrain: Savior, he can move the mountains; my God is mighty to save, he is mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, he rose and conquered the grave; Jesus conquered the grave.

So take me as you find me, all my fears and failures; fill my life again. I give my life to follow everything I believe in. Now I surrender, yes I surrender. (sing refrain)

Shine your light, and let the whole world see. We're singing for the glory of the risen King. Jesus! Shine your light, and let the whole world see. We're singing for the glory of the risen King. (sing refrain)

You're my Savior. You can move the mountains; God, you are mighty to save, you are mighty to save. Forever, Author of salvation, you rose and conquered the grave; yes, you conquered the grave. You are mighty to save.

STEP FORWARD IN FAITH

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

SENDING FORTH PASTORS AND DISCIPLESHIP STAFF: Rev. Patty Bergfield, Adult Discipleship Pastor Haley Chambers, Director of Middle School Ministry Rev. Daesub Han, Caring Ministries Pastor Rev. Abigail Parker Herrera, Connection and Engagement Pastor Rev. Kallie Green, College and Young Adult Pastor Connor Jones, Director of High School Ministry JJ Lloyd, Director of Children and Family Ministry Rev. Lance Richards, Lead Pastor Rachel Wright, Director of Global Mission, Community Impact, and Missional Storytelling

MUSICIANS: Roland Barrera, Chancel Choir Director Kay Kidd, Pianist Dr. Lucinda Shirley, Organist Abigail Jackson, Vocalist

LITURGISTS: Pam, Alyssa, and Sean Curry