BEAVER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH February 23, 2014 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany 10:30 a.m. Baptism- Liturgical color- White

The Gathering of the Community The Proclaiming of the Word Upon entering, speak to God; while worshipping, let God speak to you; as you leave, speak to others. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE (Busy Bags for the children are in the back of the sanctuary. Childcare for infants through kindergarten. Parents, PRELUDE Dr. Julia Thorn please accompany your child in the transition.)

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Timothy Hogan CHOIR ANTHEM “God So Loved the World” John Stainer

CHOIR INTROIT “Festive Praise” Allen Pote SCRIPTURE Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Collis Thorn *Matthew 5:43-48 *THE CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. Leader: Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us. As we gather in this place, allow your Spirit People: Thanks be to God. to fill our very being. People: As we worship today, we remember our brothers and sisters throughout the world. SERMON “We Need Our Father’s Eyes” Rev. Rebecca Foote Inspire each of us to work more faithfully for justice and dignity of life everywhere. Leader: Raise our vision above the barriers of color, culture, and creed and all that separates us. Give us wisdom as we deal with one another; help us to recognize and to respect different The Response to the Word ways, rather than to judge. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM p. 40 People: In the Spirit of Jesus who came not to be served but to serve, we now must walk in We welcome and celebrate the baptism of Jane Madeleine Langdon, daughter of Crystal and the world, we now must reach out our hands with help and open our hearts in love. Awake James Langdon in us the desire to seek your way of serving you in the world. Leader: People of God, rejoice! SPECIAL MUSIC “I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” John Ylvisaker People: Let us worship together. Soloist – Amy Armstrong

*HYMN OF PRAISE “Where Charity and Love Prevail” No. 549 OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GOD’S GIFTS Offertory “Improvisation” arr. Thorn *THE WORLD METHODIST SOCIAL AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 886 *Doxology: (hymn tune – No. 95) Praise God from whom all grace flows forth! RESPONSE “Move Me” No. 471 Praise Life, all creatures here on earth! Praise Light who guides us on our way! PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER: Praise Love who forms us day by day! Amen. **Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done *Prayer of Dedication on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. *CLOSING HYMN “Help Us Accept Each Other” No. 560 For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. **May use name familiar to your understanding of God. *BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE “May the Lord Go With You” Price/Bessig *POSTLUDE Dr. Julia Thorn *Congregation stands If you desire to learn about membership into this Community of Faith, contact Rev. Foote or Pastor Hogan.