to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, We start with stars in our eyes. We start believing that we belong. But every sun our judge and our hope. doesn't rise and no one tells you where you went wrong. In life, in death, in life beyond death, Step out, step out of the sun. If you keep getting burned step out, step out of the sun. God is with us. Because you've learned, because you've learned. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause Ninth Sunday After Pentecost I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. Waving through a window. August 2, 2020 †gloria Patri MEINEKE I try to speak, but nobody can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the watch, watch, watching people pass. Waving through a window, oh. at Ten Fifty A.M. beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Can anybody see, is anybody waving? When you're falling in a forest and there's SERVICE OF WORSHIP call to Prayer Rev. Keith King nobody around do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling (†Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.) The peace of the Lord be with you. in a forest and there's nobody around do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? And also with you. When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around do you ever really crash, or Prelude Jonathan Larson even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around do you Seasons of Love choral call to Prayer ever really crash, or even make a sound? Robert Fasol, organist When life come sideways, twisting, turning, our minds strained, our spirits churning; Did I even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? It's like I never made a sound. we turn to God, for peace and comfort, our lives best lived in holy concert. Hayden Coie, piano Will I ever make a sound? Pastoral Prayer On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause ringing of the Bells I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. Waving through a window. I try to speak, but nobody the lord’s Prayer can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm watch, watch, watching Welcome and greeting Rev. David Poteet Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. people pass. Waving through a window, oh. Can anybody see, is anybody waving back Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily at me? †hymn AURELIA bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass Is anybody waving? Waving, waving. Help Us Accept Each Other against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Help us accept each other as Christ accepted us; teach us as sister, brother, For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. life at st. luke’s Rev. David Poteet each person to embrace. Be present, Lord, among us, and bring us to believe horal esPonse we are ourselves accepted and meant to love and live. c r ission oment In those dark days, as storm clouds gather, we find our peace in things that matter; m m Meals on Wheels Teach us, O Lord, Your lessons, as in our daily life we struggle to be human Christ calls us from our sanctuary to warm the cold and rest the weary. and search for hope and faith. Teach us to care for people, for all, not just for dedication of tithes and offerings Rev. Wendy Lambert some, to love them as we find them, or as they may become. anthem Benj Pasek/Justin Paul Waving Through a Window offertory Benj Pasek/Justin Paul Let Your acceptance change us, so that we may be moved in living situations For Forever to do the truth in love; to practice Your acceptance, until we know by heart After being misunderstood and bullied by Connor, Evan reflects on his anxious After Connor commits suicide, Evan lies to Connor’s parents, pretending that he the table of forgiveness and laughter's healing art. life, wondering if he will feel like an outcast forever. and Connor had been good friends. Lord, for today's encounters with all who are in need, who hunger for Elvie Ellis and Nolia Sweatt, soloists Elvie Ellis, soloist acceptance, for righteousness and bread, we need new eyes for seeing, new Kerry Maye, bass solo hands for holding on; renew us with Your Spirit; Lord, free us, make us one! Instrumental Ensemble Instrumental Ensemble Robert Fasol, piano †call to WorshiP Rev. David Poteet Robert Fasol, piano Mervin Tay, conductor We are known and loved by God; conductor Mervin Tay, End of May or early June, this picture-perfect afternoon we share. from before our birth and through eternity, I've learned to slam on the brake, before I even turn the key, before I make the mistake, Drive the winding country road. Grab a scoop at À La Mode and then we're there. we are assured of God’s presence; before I lead with the worst of me. Give them no reason to stare. No slipping up if you God is with us. slip away. So, I got nothing to share. No, I got nothing to say. An open field that's framed with trees. We pick a spot and shoot the breeze, like buddies do. We were created by God, Quoting songs by our favorite bands. Telling jokes no one understands except us two. made in His image. Step out, step out of the sun. If you keep getting burned step out, step out of the sun. And we talk and take in the view. Here and now we are God’s children! Because you've learned, because you've learned. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Feels like we could go 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. I'm waving through a window. on for forever this way. Two friends on a perfect day. †affirmation of faith We walk a while and talk about the things we'll do when we get out of school. Bike As a family of faith, let us affirm our faith together. I try to speak, but nobody can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm watch, watch, watching people pass. I'm waving through a window, oh can the Appalachian trail or write a book or learn to sail. Wouldn't that be cool? There's We are not alone, we live in God's world. anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? nothing that we can't discuss. Like, girls we wish would notice us but never do. He We believe in God: looks around and says to me, "There's nowhere else I'd rather be" and I say, "me too" who has created and is creating, Hey, I’m sorry about my brother, I saw him push you.....Evan right? And we talk and take in the view. We just talk and take in the view. who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, Evan? All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Feels like we could go to reconcile and make new, That’s your name? on for forever this way. Feels like we could go on for forever this way, this way. All we who works in us and others by the Spirit. Oh, yeah. Evan, It’s Evan. Sorry. see is light for forever 'cause the sun shines bright for forever. Like we'll be alright for We trust in God. Why are you sorry? forever this way. Two friends on a perfect day. We are called to be the church: Well, just because you said, Evan and then I said, I repeated it, which is, that’s to celebrate God's presence, so annoying when people do that. And there he goes, racing toward the tallest tree. From far across the yellow field I hear to love and serve others, I’m Zoe, You apologize a lot. him calling, "follow me." There we go wondering how the world might look from up so to seek justice and resist evil, I’m sorry. Or. I mean. You know what I mean. high. One foot after the other. One branch then to another. I climb higher and higher. Well, I’ll talk to you later... I climb 'til the entire sun shines on my face. to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, We start with stars in our eyes. We start believing that we belong. But every sun our judge and our hope. doesn't rise and no one tells you where you went wrong. In life, in death, in life beyond death, Step out, step out of the sun. If you keep getting burned step out, step out of the sun. God is with us. Because you've learned, because you've learned. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause Ninth Sunday After Pentecost I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. Waving through a window. August 2, 2020 †gloria Patri MEINEKE I try to speak, but nobody can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the watch, watch, watching people pass. Waving through a window, oh. at Ten Fifty A.M. beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Can anybody see, is anybody waving? When you're falling in a forest and there's SERVICE OF WORSHIP call to Prayer Rev. Keith King nobody around do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling (†Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.) The peace of the Lord be with you. in a forest and there's nobody around do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? And also with you. When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around do you ever really crash, or Prelude Jonathan Larson even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around do you Seasons of Love choral call to Prayer ever really crash, or even make a sound? When life come sideways, twisting, turning, our minds strained, our spirits churning; Robert Fasol, organist Did I even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? It's like I never made a sound. we turn to God, for peace and comfort, our lives best lived in holy concert. Hayden Coie, piano Will I ever make a sound? Pastoral Prayer On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause ringing of the Bells I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. Waving through a window. I try to speak, but nobody the lord’s Prayer can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm watch, watch, watching Welcome and greeting Rev. David Poteet Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. people pass. Waving through a window, oh. Can anybody see, is anybody waving back Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily at me? †hymn AURELIA bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass Is anybody waving? Waving, waving. Help Us Accept Each Other against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Help us accept each other as Christ accepted us; teach us as sister, brother, For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. life at st. luke’s Rev. David Poteet each person to embrace. Be present, Lord, among us, and bring us to believe horal esPonse we are ourselves accepted and meant to love and live. c r ission oment In those dark days, as storm clouds gather, we find our peace in things that matter; m m Meals on Wheels Teach us, O Lord, Your lessons, as in our daily life we struggle to be human Christ calls us from our sanctuary to warm the cold and rest the weary. and search for hope and faith. Teach us to care for people, for all, not just for dedication of tithes and offerings Rev. Wendy Lambert some, to love them as we find them, or as they may become. anthem Benj Pasek/Justin Paul Waving Through a Window offertory Benj Pasek/Justin Paul Let Your acceptance change us, so that we may be moved in living situations For Forever to do the truth in love; to practice Your acceptance, until we know by heart After being misunderstood and bullied by Connor, Evan reflects on his anxious After Connor commits suicide, Evan lies to Connor’s parents, pretending that he the table of forgiveness and laughter's healing art. life, wondering if he will feel like an outcast forever. and Connor had been good friends. Lord, for today's encounters with all who are in need, who hunger for Elvie Ellis and Nolia Sweatt, soloists Elvie Ellis, soloist acceptance, for righteousness and bread, we need new eyes for seeing, new Kerry Maye, bass solo hands for holding on; renew us with Your Spirit; Lord, free us, make us one! Instrumental Ensemble Instrumental Ensemble Robert Fasol, piano †call to WorshiP Rev. David Poteet Robert Fasol, piano Mervin Tay, conductor We are known and loved by God; conductor Mervin Tay, End of May or early June, this picture-perfect afternoon we share. from before our birth and through eternity, I've learned to slam on the brake, before I even turn the key, before I make the mistake, Drive the winding country road. Grab a scoop at À La Mode and then we're there. we are assured of God’s presence; before I lead with the worst of me. Give them no reason to stare. No slipping up if you God is with us. slip away. So, I got nothing to share. No, I got nothing to say. An open field that's framed with trees. We pick a spot and shoot the breeze, like buddies do. We were created by God, Quoting songs by our favorite bands. Telling jokes no one understands except us two. made in His image. Step out, step out of the sun. If you keep getting burned step out, step out of the sun. And we talk and take in the view. Here and now we are God’s children! Because you've learned, because you've learned. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Feels like we could go 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. I'm waving through a window. on for forever this way. Two friends on a perfect day. †affirmation of faith We walk a while and talk about the things we'll do when we get out of school. Bike As a family of faith, let us affirm our faith together. I try to speak, but nobody can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm watch, watch, watching people pass. I'm waving through a window, oh can the Appalachian trail or write a book or learn to sail. Wouldn't that be cool? There's We are not alone, we live in God's world. anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? nothing that we can't discuss. Like, girls we wish would notice us but never do. He We believe in God: looks around and says to me, "There's nowhere else I'd rather be" and I say, "me too" who has created and is creating, Hey, I’m sorry about my brother, I saw him push you.....Evan right? And we talk and take in the view. We just talk and take in the view. who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, Evan? All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Feels like we could go to reconcile and make new, That’s your name? on for forever this way. Feels like we could go on for forever this way, this way. All we who works in us and others by the Spirit. Oh, yeah. Evan, It’s Evan. Sorry. see is light for forever 'cause the sun shines bright for forever. Like we'll be alright for We trust in God. Why are you sorry? forever this way. Two friends on a perfect day. We are called to be the church: Well, just because you said, Evan and then I said, I repeated it, which is, that’s to celebrate God's presence, so annoying when people do that. And there he goes, racing toward the tallest tree. From far across the yellow field I hear to love and serve others, I’m Zoe, You apologize a lot. him calling, "follow me." There we go wondering how the world might look from up so to seek justice and resist evil, I’m sorry. Or. I mean. You know what I mean. high. One foot after the other. One branch then to another. I climb higher and higher. Well, I’ll talk to you later... I climb 'til the entire sun shines on my face. to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, We start with stars in our eyes. We start believing that we belong. But every sun our judge and our hope. doesn't rise and no one tells you where you went wrong. In life, in death, in life beyond death, Step out, step out of the sun. If you keep getting burned step out, step out of the sun. God is with us. Because you've learned, because you've learned. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause Ninth Sunday After Pentecost I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. Waving through a window. August 2, 2020 †gloria Patri MEINEKE I try to speak, but nobody can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the watch, watch, watching people pass. Waving through a window, oh. at Ten Fifty A.M. beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Can anybody see, is anybody waving? When you're falling in a forest and there's SERVICE OF WORSHIP call to Prayer Rev. Keith King nobody around do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling (†Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.) The peace of the Lord be with you. in a forest and there's nobody around do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? And also with you. When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around do you ever really crash, or Prelude Jonathan Larson even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around do you Seasons of Love choral call to Prayer ever really crash, or even make a sound? When life come sideways, twisting, turning, our minds strained, our spirits churning; Robert Fasol, organist Did I even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? It's like I never made a sound. we turn to God, for peace and comfort, our lives best lived in holy concert. Hayden Coie, piano Will I ever make a sound? Pastoral Prayer On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause ringing of the Bells I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. Waving through a window. I try to speak, but nobody the lord’s Prayer can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm watch, watch, watching Welcome and greeting Rev. David Poteet Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. people pass. Waving through a window, oh. Can anybody see, is anybody waving back Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily at me? †hymn AURELIA bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass Is anybody waving? Waving, waving. Help Us Accept Each Other against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Help us accept each other as Christ accepted us; teach us as sister, brother, For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. life at st. luke’s Rev. David Poteet each person to embrace. Be present, Lord, among us, and bring us to believe horal esPonse we are ourselves accepted and meant to love and live. c r ission oment In those dark days, as storm clouds gather, we find our peace in things that matter; m m Meals on Wheels Teach us, O Lord, Your lessons, as in our daily life we struggle to be human Christ calls us from our sanctuary to warm the cold and rest the weary. and search for hope and faith. Teach us to care for people, for all, not just for dedication of tithes and offerings Rev. Wendy Lambert some, to love them as we find them, or as they may become. anthem Benj Pasek/Justin Paul Waving Through a Window offertory Benj Pasek/Justin Paul Let Your acceptance change us, so that we may be moved in living situations For Forever to do the truth in love; to practice Your acceptance, until we know by heart After being misunderstood and bullied by Connor, Evan reflects on his anxious After Connor commits suicide, Evan lies to Connor’s parents, pretending that he the table of forgiveness and laughter's healing art. life, wondering if he will feel like an outcast forever. and Connor had been good friends. Lord, for today's encounters with all who are in need, who hunger for Elvie Ellis and Nolia Sweatt, soloists Elvie Ellis, soloist acceptance, for righteousness and bread, we need new eyes for seeing, new Kerry Maye, bass solo hands for holding on; renew us with Your Spirit; Lord, free us, make us one! Instrumental Ensemble Instrumental Ensemble Robert Fasol, piano †call to WorshiP Rev. David Poteet Robert Fasol, piano Mervin Tay, conductor We are known and loved by God; conductor Mervin Tay, End of May or early June, this picture-perfect afternoon we share. from before our birth and through eternity, I've learned to slam on the brake, before I even turn the key, before I make the mistake, Drive the winding country road. Grab a scoop at À La Mode and then we're there. we are assured of God’s presence; before I lead with the worst of me. Give them no reason to stare. No slipping up if you God is with us. slip away. So, I got nothing to share. No, I got nothing to say. An open field that's framed with trees. We pick a spot and shoot the breeze, like buddies do. We were created by God, Quoting songs by our favorite bands. Telling jokes no one understands except us two. made in His image. Step out, step out of the sun. If you keep getting burned step out, step out of the sun. And we talk and take in the view. Here and now we are God’s children! Because you've learned, because you've learned. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! On the outside, always looking in. Will I ever be more than I've always been? All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Feels like we could go 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass. I'm waving through a window. on for forever this way. Two friends on a perfect day. †affirmation of faith We walk a while and talk about the things we'll do when we get out of school. Bike As a family of faith, let us affirm our faith together. I try to speak, but nobody can hear. So I wait around for an answer to appear while I'm watch, watch, watching people pass. I'm waving through a window, oh can the Appalachian trail or write a book or learn to sail. Wouldn't that be cool? There's We are not alone, we live in God's world. anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? nothing that we can't discuss. Like, girls we wish would notice us but never do. He We believe in God: looks around and says to me, "There's nowhere else I'd rather be" and I say, "me too" who has created and is creating, Hey, I’m sorry about my brother, I saw him push you.....Evan right? And we talk and take in the view. We just talk and take in the view. who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, Evan? All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Feels like we could go to reconcile and make new, That’s your name? on for forever this way. Feels like we could go on for forever this way, this way. All we who works in us and others by the Spirit. Oh, yeah. Evan, It’s Evan. Sorry. see is light for forever 'cause the sun shines bright for forever. Like we'll be alright for We trust in God. Why are you sorry? forever this way. Two friends on a perfect day. We are called to be the church: Well, just because you said, Evan and then I said, I repeated it, which is, that’s to celebrate God's presence, so annoying when people do that. And there he goes, racing toward the tallest tree. From far across the yellow field I hear to love and serve others, I’m Zoe, You apologize a lot. him calling, "follow me." There we go wondering how the world might look from up so to seek justice and resist evil, I’m sorry. Or. I mean. You know what I mean. high. One foot after the other. One branch then to another. I climb higher and higher. Well, I’ll talk to you later... I climb 'til the entire sun shines on my face. And I suddenly feel the branch give way, I'm on the ground. My arm goes numb. I look Even when the dark comes crashing through, when you need a friend to carry you, around and I see him come to get me. He's come to get me and everything's okay. when you're broken on the ground, you will be found. All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Buddy, you and I for So let the sun come streaming in 'cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again. If you forever this way, this way. only look around. All we see is light 'cause the sun burns bright. We could be alright for forever this way. You will be found. You will be found. You will be found. Two friends. True friends on a perfect day. Out of the shadows, the morning is breaking and all is new, all is new. It's filling up the empty and suddenly I see that all is new, all is new. †doxology OLD 100TH Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; Even when the dark comes crashin' through, when you need someone to carry you, praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. when you're broken on the ground. You will be found! So when the sun comes streaming in 'cause you'll reach up and †the Psalm Brooks Lambert you'll rise again. If you only look around, you will be found. Even when the dark O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and comes crashin' through you will be found! You will be found! You will be found! when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word invitation to christian disciPleshiP is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; †hymn SLANE it is so high that I cannot attain it. Where can I go from your spirit? Or where When We Are Tested can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my When we are tested and wrestle alone, famished for bread when the world bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the offers stone, nourish us, God, by Your word and Your way, food that sustains farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right us by night and by day. hand shall hold me fast. If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me become night," even the darkness is not dark to you; the night When in the desert we cry for relief, pleading for paths marked by certain is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you. For it was you who formed belief, lift us to love You beyond sign and test, trusting Your presence, my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for our only true rest. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know When we are tempted to barter our souls, trading the truth for power to very well. (Psalm 139:1-14 NRSV) control, teach us to worship and praise only You, seeking Your will in the This is the Word of the Lord. work that we do. Thanks be to God. When we have struggled and searched through the night, sorting and sifting the wrong from the right, Savior, surround us with circles of care, angels of sermon Rev. Wendy Lambert healing, of hope, and of prayer. Dear Evan Hansen From the Sermon Series: St. Luke's On Broadway †sending forth Rev. Wendy Lambert We have been created in the image of God, musical reflection Benj Pasek/Justin Paul and we are God’s children. You Will Be Found There is nothing that can separate us from the love of Christ; nothing to separate us from our identity in Him. At Connor’s memorial service, Evan shares the false story of his and Connor’s friendship, and the speech goes viral. We will help others to see their worth and importance; we will share God’s love and bring hope to the world! Elvie Ellis and Nolia Sweatt, soloists Choral and Instrumental Ensembles Postlude G.F. Handel Robert Fasol, piano Festive Processional Mervin Tay, conductor Robert Fasol, organist Have you ever felt like nobody was there? Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere? Have you ever felt like you could disappear? Like you could fall, and no one Ninth Sunday After Pentecost would hear? Leading In Worship Well, let that lonely feeling wash away. Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be August 2, 2020 okay.'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand, you can reach, reach out your Rev. Wendy Lambert Rev. Keith King hand. And oh, someone will coming running and I know, they'll take you home. at Ten Fifty A.M. Senior Executive Pastor Pastor of Worship Even when the dark comes crashing through. When you need a friend to carry you and when you're broken on the ground. You will be found. Rev. David Poteet Brooks Lambert Pastor of Congregational Care St. Luke's Member So let the sun come streaming in. 'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again. Lift your head and look around. You will be found. Musicians There's a place where we don't have to feel unknown and every time that you call out, Robert Fasol, Organist/Choirmaster you're a little less alone. If you only say the word from across the silence your voice is Mervin Tay, Director of LifeLight Worship heard. St. Luke's Choral and Instrumental Ensembles Someone will come running, someone will come running to take you home, to take you Elvie Ellis, Soloist home, to take you home. Someone will come running to take you home, to take you Nolia Sweatt, Soloist home. Kerry Maye, Bass Solo And I suddenly feel the branch give way, I'm on the ground. My arm goes numb. I look Even when the dark comes crashing through, when you need a friend to carry you, around and I see him come to get me. He's come to get me and everything's okay. when you're broken on the ground, you will be found. All we see is sky for forever. We let the world pass by for forever. Buddy, you and I for So let the sun come streaming in 'cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again. If you forever this way, this way. only look around. All we see is light 'cause the sun burns bright. We could be alright for forever this way. You will be found. You will be found. You will be found. Two friends. True friends on a perfect day. Out of the shadows, the morning is breaking and all is new, all is new. It's filling up the empty and suddenly I see that all is new, all is new. †doxology OLD 100TH Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; Even when the dark comes crashin' through, when you need someone to carry you, praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. when you're broken on the ground. You will be found! So when the sun comes streaming in 'cause you'll reach up and †the Psalm Brooks Lambert you'll rise again. If you only look around, you will be found. Even when the dark O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and comes crashin' through you will be found! You will be found! You will be found! when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word invitation to christian disciPleshiP is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; †hymn SLANE it is so high that I cannot attain it. Where can I go from your spirit? Or where When We Are Tested can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my When we are tested and wrestle alone, famished for bread when the world bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the offers stone, nourish us, God, by Your word and Your way, food that sustains farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right us by night and by day. hand shall hold me fast. If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me become night," even the darkness is not dark to you; the night When in the desert we cry for relief, pleading for paths marked by certain is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you. For it was you who formed belief, lift us to love You beyond sign and test, trusting Your presence, my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for our only true rest. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know When we are tempted to barter our souls, trading the truth for power to very well. (Psalm 139:1-14 NRSV) control, teach us to worship and praise only You, seeking Your will in the This is the Word of the Lord. work that we do. Thanks be to God. When we have struggled and searched through the night, sorting and sifting the wrong from the right, Savior, surround us with circles of care, angels of sermon Rev. Wendy Lambert healing, of hope, and of prayer. Dear Evan Hansen From the Sermon Series: St. Luke's On Broadway †sending forth Rev. Wendy Lambert We have been created in the image of God, musical reflection Benj Pasek/Justin Paul and we are God’s children. You Will Be Found There is nothing that can separate us from the love of Christ; nothing to separate us from our identity in Him. At Connor’s memorial service, Evan shares the false story of his and Connor’s friendship, and the speech goes viral. We will help others to see their worth and importance; we will share God’s love and bring hope to the world! Elvie Ellis and Nolia Sweatt, soloists Choral and Instrumental Ensembles Postlude G.F. Handel Robert Fasol, piano Festive Processional Mervin Tay, conductor Robert Fasol, organist Have you ever felt like nobody was there? Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere? Have you ever felt like you could disappear? Like you could fall, and no one Ninth Sunday After Pentecost would hear? Leading In Worship Well, let that lonely feeling wash away. Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be August 2, 2020 okay.'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand, you can reach, reach out your Rev. Wendy Lambert Rev. Keith King hand. And oh, someone will coming running and I know, they'll take you home. at Ten Fifty A.M. Senior Executive Pastor Pastor of Worship Even when the dark comes crashing through. When you need a friend to carry you and when you're broken on the ground. You will be found. Rev. David Poteet Brooks Lambert Pastor of Congregational Care St. Luke's Member So let the sun come streaming in. 'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again. Lift your head and look around. You will be found. Musicians There's a place where we don't have to feel unknown and every time that you call out, Robert Fasol, Organist/Choirmaster you're a little less alone. If you only say the word from across the silence your voice is Mervin Tay, Director of LifeLight Worship heard. St. Luke's Choral and Instrumental Ensembles Someone will come running, someone will come running to take you home, to take you Elvie Ellis, Soloist home, to take you home. Someone will come running to take you home, to take you Nolia Sweatt, Soloist home. Kerry Maye, Bass Solo Dr. Robert E. Long St. Luke’s On Broadway Welcomes Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Wendy Lambert Rev. Phil Greenwald Senior Executive Pastor Executive Pastor of Administration [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Dave Poteet Rev. Josh Attaway Pastor of Congregational Care Edmond Campus Pastor [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Keith King Rev. Connie Barnett Pastor of Worship Asbury Campus Pastor [email protected] [email protected]
Elvie Ellis Congregational Care Ministry The St. Luke’s family of faith desires to extend care to you in the times of concern and joy and all that is in-between. Please write your prayer concerns on the prayer request cards found in the Registration Pads and place them in the offering plates or email to [email protected]. You may also call 232-1371 with your prayers and concerns.
Faith Partners Faith Partners seeks to educate, refer and walk with people along their journey All his life, Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when towards recovery from addiction. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction and would like help, please go online to faithpartners.stlukesokc.org a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him or email to [email protected]. into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be Online Worship Service somebody else. An important show for anyone who’s If you are unable to attend worship on any Sunday, you can join us online for ever been bullied or felt abandoned, Dear Evan Hansen the 10:50 a.m. Traditional Worship Service broadcast live from the Downtown reminds us of the importance of reaching out a hand. Campus at stlukesokc.org/live. Want to Join St. Luke’s? Are you interested in joining the St. Luke’s mission to share, grow and serve? You can join St. Luke’s on Sunday morning during Worship. For more information about membership contact Morgan Jones, Hospitality Coordinator at 609-1028 or [email protected].
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ANNOUNCEMENTS St. Luke’s on Broadway Today, we are enjoying the music from the hit Broadway play, Dear Evan Hansen. The inspiring sermon series continues next week with Footloose, the stage adaptation of the popular movie. The play celebrates the spirit and optimism of young people fighting for change in the community. Invite a friend to next week’s St. Luke’s On Broadway online service.
Bible Study with Wendy You might not be able to travel to the Holy Land right now, but there is a way you can experience the biblical importance of the locations. Beginning August 3, you can join Rev. Wendy Lambert on a virtual “Journey Through the Holy Lands.” You can watch the weekly Bible Study in its entirety on our website at stlukesokc.org/ study or or you can watch a section of it each day posted on our Facebook page at 9 p.m. Wendy will look at the importance of Egypt and what it’s like to visit that country - as well as Jordan, Turkey, and Greece. There will be pictures of the areas including the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jerusalem. If you’ve never been to the Holy Land, you can take a virtual trip starting this Monday! STAYING CONNECTED
Connect with St. Luke’s on Social Media! If you love fun, personal, and inspirational messages on your social media channels, be sure to Like/Follow/Subscribe to the St. Luke’s social media channels! We are on Facebook (St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, St. Luke’s Edmond and St. Luke’s Asbury), YouTube (St. Luke’s United Methodist Church), and Instagram (@stlukesokc). Follow us for extra photos and content throughout the week!
Pastor’s Cut Do you ever wonder if Dr. Long has more to say about his sermon? Be sure to catch the Pastor’s Cut, as Dr. Long shares with us extra stories and information from the previous Sunday’s Broadway show. You can watch the Pastor’s Cut at stlukesokc.org/ broadway
Coffee with Bob Each morning, around 8 a.m., Dr. Long starts your day with a positive message as you sip your morning coffee. Bob shares words of hope, books he is reading, stories, and scriptures as we continue to find new ways to stay connected. Watch this on our Facebook page (St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and St. Luke’s Edmond).
Virtual Small Groups You can find a connection with others through Virtual Small Groups! For example, Community Groups and Sunday School classes are meeting during this time “virtually” - growing in their faith through technology. If you are interested in being part of a group, please email Rev. Josh Attaway at [email protected] and he will get you connected with a group that fits your schedule. YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth - Senior Send Off It’s been a challenging year for our High School Seniors, so let’s wish them well in style! All 2020 graduates and 6th - 12th grade youth are invited to attend the High School Senior Send Off on Sunday, August 9, from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Downtown Campus. This free event will allow our youth group to celebrate and send off our recent graduates.
FOOD OUTREACH MINISTRY
Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteer Drivers The need is growing to deliver hope to vulnerable residents in our community. Right now, Meals On Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors from Monday through Saturday. Routes originate from St. Luke’s Asbury and Downtown campuses. You pick the schedule. We need anyone who is willing to drive once a month, once a week, or be an “on call” substitute driver. Sign up at endinghungerokc.org, complete the background check, then sign up for a shift.
Mobile Market Truck Needs Volunteers Join us each week as we bless our community through delicious meals and fresh produce. There are many opportunities every Thursday and Friday to help our neighbors in need. Also there are opportunities to help with the Mobile Market stops on the last Saturday of the month. During these challenging days, we can come together to safely help children, families, and seniors access nutritious foods. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities every week in this important program. For more information or to sign up, please go to stlukesokc.org/help. Volunteer needs: Cooking and Meal Service Thursdays 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. at Uptown @ Kelley Apartments Meal Packaging Thursdays 3 - 5 p.m. at the Downtown Campus CLC Mobile Market Produce Packing and Truck Loading Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Downtown Campus Fellowship Hall Mobile Market Stops Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the last Saturday of the month - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mobile Market Truck The Mobile Market is a volunteer-centered program that enables St. Luke’s to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables, a family meal for 4 - 6 people, and other kitchen staples to individuals and families throughout the metro area. It’s a simple way to help our community! The stops will alternate each week to have the greatest impact in underserved neighborhoods. If you or someone you know needs help, please go to stlukesokc.org/help.