Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 4, 2010

Asbury United Methodist Church
Asbury where the living Spirit awakens us to embrace, serve, and transform our world.
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost – July 4, 2010 – Liturgical Color: Red

*Call to Worship “Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Welcome and Announcements

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Beginning with God's Word Matthew 6:25-33
Praise and Worship Medley
“Rock of Ages”
“Lead Me to the Rock”
“Here I am to Worship”

*Unison Prayer: Almighty God, You rule all the peoples of the earth. Inspire the minds of all women and men to whom You have committed the responsibility of government and leadership in the nations of the world. Give to them the vision of truth and justice, that by their counsel, all nations and peoples may work together. Give to the people of our country zeal for justice and strength of self-control, that we may use our liberty in accordance with Your gracious will. Forgive our shortcomings as a nation; purify our hearts to see and love the truth. We pray all these things through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Response “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” #2193

A TIME OF SHARING AND PRAYING

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer - Lord’s Prayer

Children’s Moment #2040 “Awesome God”
As children come and go, all sing. Afterward children ages 4 through2nd grade are invited to Story Hour in the children’s library across the hall.

HEARING GOD'S WORD

Song of Preparation “Seek Ye First”
Sharing the Word 1 Samuel 1:1-3, 9-18, 24-2:2
The Message “Hannah's Gift – For the Love of God”

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

Offering Ourselves, Our Gifts, Our Tithes
Please sign and pass pew pads as the offering is collected.
Offertory
*Song of Dedication “Clap Your Hands”

SENDING OUT TO BEAR WITNESS

*Closing Song “Forever”
Words of Blessing
*The “Amen” “Everyday”