8th Sunday After Pentecost

10:00 AM July 18, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENTS

“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have *DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION No. 815 been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:13 CHILDREN’S SERMON PRELUDE Debbe Picerno PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CALL TO WORSHIP L: Come, all who need help! FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Acts 1:6-11 P: Our help comes from God, the one who made heaven and earth. L: Come, all who desire blessing! ANTHEM “Sunshine Melody” Molly Tarr P: Our blessing comes from God, the God of Abraham, the God of the ages. L: Come, all who long for salvation! SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 121 P: Our salvation comes from Jesus Christ, the one sent by God to save the world. SERMON “Lift Up Your Eyes” Michael Barton *OPENING PRAYER *CONFESSION OF FAITH *HYMNS “All Creatures of Our God and King” No. 63 “As the Deer” No. 548 *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION *HYMN “How Deep the Father’s Love” Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have POSTLUDE Debbe Picerno sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to *Those who are able please stand. displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (Silent Confession)

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Believe the good news of the Gospel Greeter: Nancy McCombs Welcome Desk: Audrey Kennedy P: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Fellowship Hour: John Doutt Liturgist: Julie Freehling Child Care: Sarah Murtha *GLORIA PATRI No. 813

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR Sunday 18th: 11 AM Youth Group Ice Cream & Bible Study Meridian 12 PM Community Lunch Monday-Friday 9:30 AM – 3PM (Friday 1PM) SummerBlast 2021 Presbyterian Church Tuesday: 1 PM Quilting 5:30 PM Summer Celebration Party at Slear’s www.meridianpres.org Wednesday: 9 AM Coffee & Conversation 5 PM Community Dinner 724-482-2630 th Sunday 25 : 10 AM Worship

WORSHIP UPDATE – As we return to one service, we are enlisting volunteers for Sunday worship. If you would like to help, please sign up in the Library.

YOUTH GROUP ICE CREAM & BIBLE STUDY – TODAY - immediately following the worship service.

SUMMER CELEBRATION PARTY –This Tuesday, July 20th (Rain Date July 22nd) - at the Slear’s property at 170 Connemara Lane, Butler, PA 16001. Join us for swimming, games, food, & fellowship! Deacons are providing all food and drinks. Fun starts at 5:30 PM; dinner served at 6 PM. Sign up today in the Library!

FELLOWSHIP HOUR IS BACK - Join us each Sunday in the Fellowship Room (outside of the office) at 9:30 AM to socialize and have some light refreshment. It’s a great way to meet people you don’t know or catch up with people you haven’t seen in a while. If you would like to provide a snack, please sign up on the volunteer list in the Library.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS are needed this fall for Sunday School and Junior Church. There is a sign-up sheet in the Library or contact Mike if you want to help!

SAVE THE DATE – Sunday, August 29th – All Church Picnic. Details to follow. July 18, 2021 “Lift Up Your Eyes” Michael Barton