Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 11, 2010

Asbury United Methodist Church
Asbury where the living Spirit awakens us to embrace, serve, and transform our world.
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost – July 11, 2010 – Liturgical Color: Red

GOD’S PEOPLE ASSEMBLE

Prelude The Manny Lopez Quartet
Greetings, Introductions, Announcements
Silent Preparation for Worship
(A time to begin your silence and preparation for worship)

* Introit “Soon and Very Soon” #706
*Call to Worship (from Matthew 11:28-30, “The Message”)
Jesus said, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you'll recover your life.”
“I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me – watch how I do it.”
“Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.”
“Keep company with Me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.”

*Hymn “Amazing Grace” vs 1,2,3 & 6 #378
*Unison Prayer
Holy and Awesome God, we stand in Your presence, filled with regret for our many sins and failings. We have often refused to hear Your voice calling to us. At times, we choose to walk in darkness, our vision obscured. We do not care to look within, and we are unwilling to look beyond at those who need our help. Blinded by our own wants, we do not like admitting that we are too weak to walk unaided. Gentle Savior, be with us as a strong and wise friend, and teach us to walk by the light of Your truth. Forgive our failings and rebellious ways, and grant us Your peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*Gloria “Glory Be to the Father” #70
A TIME OF SHARING AND PRAYING

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” #2158
Silent Prayer - Pastoral Prayer - Lord’s Prayer

READING AND PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

First Scripture Matthew 14:28-33
Children’s Moment “Jesus Loves Me,” vs 1 #191
Afterward children ages 4 through 2nd grade are invited to
Story Hour in the children’s library across the hall.
Special Music The Manny Lopez Quartet
Second Scripture 2 Chronicles 34:1-3, 8-9, 14, 18-19, 29-33
Response: Thanks be to God!
Sermon “Josiah: The Well-Intentioned King”

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

The Gathering and Presenting of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory The Manny Lopez Quartet
*Doxology “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” #95, alt. rhythm
*Prayer of Dedication
Lord, send us Your Holy Spirit to cleanse our hearts and purify our motives for returning a portion of what is already Yours. Set apart these gifts for Your purposes, and set us apart also as a living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us. Make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (adapted, #754, 1966 Methodist Hymnal)

*Hymn “Shall We Gather at the River,” vs 1,2,3 #723
Spoken Benediction
*Congregational “Amen” “Shall We Gather at the River,” vs 4 #723
Postlude The Manny Lopez Quartet