June 3, 2018 June 3, 2018 8:30 Worship 11:00 Worship
Assisted Listening Devices are available at the A/V booth. Hymns 2000 and higher are in the supplemental hymnal The Faith We Sing Assisted Listening Devices are available at the A/V booth Praise and Worship Gathering and Praise Prayers of the People Rev. Laura Stern Welcome Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Chiming of the Trinity thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, *Praise Songs Welcome and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Open Up the Heavens Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Prelude Beauty of the Earth Flute Ensemble What a Beautiful Name kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. * Call to Worship * Passing of the Peace *Opening Prayer — Don Warsing Leader: We’ve come to worship God, People: who loved us before we were yet born, * Passing the Friendship Pad
Scripture Reading — Mark 3:1-6 Leader: who knows us even better than we know ourselves, Our Tithes and Offerings This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. People: whose presence never leaves us, Offertory Sinking Deep Set in Stone Leader: and whose love for us never ceases. Moments with the Children — Abby Carter Stanton People: This is our God. * Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 94 All: Let’s worship together! The Great Thanksgiving 13 Sermon — Searching for Sabbath — Laura Stern * Opening Hymn We are Yours Set in Stone Communion Hymns Let Us Break Bread Together 618
*Response to the Word — Miracles * Prayer of Confession In Remembrance of Me 2254 Holy God, we confess that we do not always love our neighbor. We Fill My Cup, Lord 641
Prayers of the People — Laura Stern confess that we have despised others, even to the point of hatred. Prayer After Communion We confess that we have been hurt by others. We confess that forgiveness Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given and reconciliation at times are just impossible for us. Amen. *Passing of the Peace yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your * Words of Assurance Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Offering/Passing of the Friendship Pad However, nothing is impossible with God. There is no place you can go, no end Announcements of the earth you can run, where God cannot find you. There is nothing on earth Offertory — Oyku Goller, piano or beyond death that can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus our *Offering Song Lord. You are forgiven. You are loved. You are reconciled to God. Sending Forth * Hymn of Commitment My Lighthouse Set in Stone
The Great Thanksgiving — 13 Proclamation * Dismissal with Blessing
Communion Hymns Let Us Break Bread Together 618 Scripture Reading Mark 3:1-6 * Postlude This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. In Remembrance of Me 2254 At the conclusion of the Benediction, please take time Fill My Cup, Lord 641 Moments with the Children Abby Carter Stanton to introduce yourself to three people you do not know.
(Childcare is available for age 5 and under. Please see an usher for assistance.) Prayer After Communion The flowers on the altar are given in celebration of the beauty God creates. Proclamation in Song The Blessing Riddle Chancel Choir
Announcements Sermon Searching for Sabbath Rev. Laura Stern Liturgist: Gretchen Shea
* Affirmation Apostles’ Creed 881 *Closing Praise — Your Grace is Enough Scripture Reader: Gwen Cox * Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father 71 *Dismissal with Blessing If you are our guest for the first time today, please stop by the Welcome Cart before you leave. We hope that you have been blessed by *Postlude Thanksgiving and Communion Senior Slideshow worshipping at Soapstone today. We have been blessed by your presence.
. Celebration of Our Seniors — Soapstone’s Class of 2018 . At the conclusion of our worship, please take time Congregational Prayer: Wherever you go, our love goes with you. to introduce yourself to three people you do not know. Whatever you do, you will always be a part of our hearts. We bless you in the name of Christ our Lord.
Zachary James Duncan Madison Nicole Paré Scripture Reader: Darleen Tibbs Ella Clare Fischer Lauren Elizabeth Pinnix The Scripture focus for Allyson (Ally) Kaye Fouts Maura Joye Scroggs Sunday, June 10, is Mark 3:20-35. Adam Forgus Gee Hannah Grace Tilley *The congregation stands. Norman Brown Horton Soapstone Notes Opportunities for Worship and Ministry Senior Sunday — This morning, Soapstone will recognize graduating High School Week of June 3 — Senior Sunday Seniors during the 11:00 am service. We celebrate with these graduates and their Sunday, June 3 families and pray God’s blessing on them all. 8:30 & 11:00 am Worship Services Library Cart — Visit the cart in the Narthex to check out a book recommended by 9:45 am Sunday School for all ages the staff. After today, the cart will be refreshed with new options. Grab your favorite! 12:15 pm SPRC Search Committee in room 101/103
Disability Awareness Sunday, June 10, celebrates the gifts and graces of persons 3:00 pm Eagle Scout Ceremony in the Sanctuary with disabilities. We seek ways to fully include all in ministry here at Soapstone. We 5:00 pm Technology Steering Committee in room 101/103 6:45 pm Women’s Ministry Leadership in room 108/110 will collect a special offering for the Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center to be used for a scholarship to one of their 3 week summer programs so a Monday, June 4 — Preschool Summer Camp through June 7 special needs child with a financial need can attend. 6:00 pm Cookbook Meeting in room 115
VBS — Come and have fun on the Rolling River Rampage during Vacation Bible School 7:00 pm Creating Landmarks 2.0 in room 108/110 this summer, July 16-19, with a kickoff celebration Sunday evening, July 15. Please 7:00 pm Soul Tenders in room 108/110 search “VBS” on the church website for registration information. Classes are available 7:00 pm Den 6-Webelos 1 in room 109 for children age 3 through 5th grade. 7:00 pm BSA Troop 399 in the Chapel
NOW (No Ordinary Wednesday) is looking for volunteers. NOW is an event for Tuesday, June 5 middle school and high school students with special needs. If you love to paint, 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer in room 115 dance, play games, and have fun, then we would love for you to come and help. 9:00 am Community Connection Team in room 108/110 NOW will take place on Wednesday, June 27, 2:00-4:00 pm here at Soapstone. If 9:30 am Creating Landmarks Art Journaling in room 101/103 interested, call Julie Scroggs at 919-744-6984 or email her at [email protected]. 6:00 pm Ole Time Gospel Group in room 119 6:30 pm Cub Scout Committee Meeting in room 109 Celebration for Abby — On Sunday, June 24, during the Sunday School hour (9:45- 10:45 am) our Staff Parish Relations Committee will host a celebration of Abby Carter 7:00 pm Missions Committee in room 111 Stanton and her ministry with our families. We hope you will plan to come to the 7:00 pm SPRC in room 101/103 7:00 pm AA Meeting in the Chapel Narthex and share special thoughts and memories with Abby on her last Sunday at Soapstone. Wednesday, June 6
Men’s Retreat — Men, mark your calendars for August 3-5 and plan to be in Bear 6:30 pm Book Study: 5 Love Languages in room 108/110 7:00 pm AA Meeting in the Chapel Mountain, VA. There will be time for relaxing, devotions, and some really good food and fellowship. More details and a signup link is available on the church website. Thursday, June 7 6:30 pm MacTavish HOA in room 108/110 Women’s Retreat — Our women’s group, Women of Wonder (WOW), invites you to the fall retreat, September 21-23, at the Bergland Retreat Center at Camp Rockfish. 7:00 pm Sweet Tea & Scripture at the home of Gretchen Shea, 12229 Norwood Road Our theme is Creating God-Space in Our Busy Lives and our retreat leader will be Rev. Trish Archer. Search “women” on the church website to register. Friday, June 8
Father’s Day Biscuit Bar — We will honor dads in a special way with a Biscuit Saturday, June 9 Bar on Father's Day, June 17, during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 am). 8:30 and 10:00 am AA Meetings in the Chapel Come to the Narthex for scrumptious treat! If you can help provide biscuits, 9:00 am Security Class in the Sanctuary & 108/110 toppings, etc., please search “biscuit” on the church website for an online signup link. We’re so glad you’ve joined us today.
July 1 Service — Come for one worship service at 10:00 am (no Sunday School) and This is your service and your time stay for lunch. The main course will be catered, but please bring a side dish and/or to praise, laugh, cry, pray and reconnect dessert to share. to the ways God is moving in our lives. Save the Date… Adult Summer Sunday School — Rev. Greg Moore will lead adults in a three week June 12 TLC at Leesville Tap Room Whether you come from a place of peace and wholeness 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. June 17 Father’s Day Biscuit Bar or from the fringe with a heart of despair and confusion, July 1 One 10:00 am service & potluck lunch know that you are loved and accepted New Member Class — If you have been attending Soapstone and are considering church membership, we would love the chance to get to know you better in a small July 8 Adult Sunday School in July with Greg Moore by God and his son Jesus Christ July 8 New Member Class begins with Pastor Laura group setting. Our next New Member Class will meet Sunday evenings, 5:00-6:00 pm and through the welcome embrace in room 119 (choir room). Class dates are July 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5. If you are of the people of Soapstone. interested, please talk with Pastor Laura or contact the church office.
Summer Studies — Details are available on the church website or contact the Contact Us church office. Reverend Laura Stern, Pastor (919-909-8581)..………[email protected] A Woman Overwhelmed; A Bible Study on the Life of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, June 18 & Beth Dickinson, Preschool Director …………………[email protected] Amy Fetzer, Artist in Residence………………………[email protected] 25, July 9, 23 & 30, and August 13 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Financial Administrator………………………………[email protected] Sweet Tea and Scripture - First and third Thursdays of June, July & August. Martha Radulovich, Financial Secretary……...………[email protected] Pastor Laura's August Book Study - Charming Billy by Alice McDermott. Start reading Gretchen Shea, Director of Discipleship & [email protected] now and gather on August 19, 6:00-8:00 pm. 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] Sandy Elledge & Katie Cable, Church Office…………[email protected] www.soapstoneumc.org www.facebook.com/soapstoneumc Founded in 1837