PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING Eternal God, we give thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Raise us to new life through this sacrament. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+HYMN UMH 261 Carter/Smith

+BENEDICTION +POSTLUDE George F. Handel

Our worship service concludes with the postlude. You may be seated to enjoy the music.

The rose on the altar is in celebration of the August 10 birth of Leo Bradley Robinson, son of Katie and Nick Robinson (who reside in London), and great-grandson of Del and Virginia Spaits. The flowers are given in celebration of 45 years of marriage on September 2 to the most wonderful wife, Peggie Getz, by her loving husband. Our worship has ended, but our service begins... Please visit the Activity Center after worship services to enjoy refreshments and sign up for future activities. If you are a first time visitor, or desire to know more about our church, please come to the Welcome Table in the church lobby. SERVING YOU Greeters Judi and Bob Poland Sound Technician Don Smith Ushers Bill Albrecht, Head Usher; Gary Reese, Captain NOTES AND REFLECTIONS:

Grace United Methodist Church

300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 355-1748

www.peopleofgrace.org

11:00 broadcast on WONC, 89.1 FM

Sending Forth

Lord of the Dance

September 3, 2017

9:30 am worship service

Overture to Royal Fireworks Suite

SCRIPTURE READING: Leviticus 23:1-3 Pew Bible, OT pg. 109 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. MESSAGE Pastor Cindy Marino

THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Pastor Don Niswonger The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Please join us in a time of silent prayer. Please refer to the back of the bulletin for the Prayer List. For additional prayer concerns you may fill out a blue prayer card located in the pews. Please provide a contact name and phone number. Prayer requests are carefully considered and prayed for by the Grace Prayer Group which meets in the chapel every Monday at 3:00pm. Anyone wishing to share in this important ministry is invited to attend. CALL TO OFFERING Thank you for worshiping with us today! Please record your presence on the Friendship Pad placed at the end of each row. If you are a newcomer, please print your address and phone number. THE OFFERTORY Thomaso Albinoni +THE DOXOLOGY UMH 94, Lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! +THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION +THE PASSING OF THE PEACE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING United Methodist Hymnal, pg. 17 Musical Setting A

THE LORD'S PRAYER please use ‘sins’, instead of ‘debts’ UMH 896

The Service of Worship

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 3, 2017 9:30 am

PRELUDE Edward Elgar WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Cindy Marino Pastor: Hear this invitation from Jesus: Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.

People: Show us how to take a real rest.

Pastor: Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.

People: Help us learn the unforced rhythms of grace as we worship together. +HYMN UMH 310 Ackley WORSHIP IN SONG Antonio Vivaldi PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Bob Guenzler Let us pray: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP All here are welcome to receive the bread and cup. We serve today by intinction. Come forward, receive a piece of the broken bread and dip it lightly in the cup. If you desire "gluten free" communion ask the celebrant when you come forward. COMMUNION ANTHEM Mark-Antoine Charpentier

CONGREGATION COMMUNION HYMN UMH 504, vs. 1, 3, 4

George Bennard

1. On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame. And I love that old Cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross Till my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged Cross And exchange it some day for a crown. 3. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see, For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Refrain) 4. To the old rugged Cross, I will ever be true. Its shame and reproach gladly bear. Then He'll call me some day to my home far away Where his glory forever I'll share. (Refrain)

Grace United Methodist Church Grace embraces diversity in our congregation. We dedicate ourselves to a ministry of Christ-like hospitality and compassion for all. We believe all

persons are of sacred worth. You are welcome here.

Large print bulletins are available from an usher

+ The congregation will please stand as able

May the Bread of Angels Become bread for humankind; The Bread of Heaven puts all foreshadowings to an end; Oh, miraculous thing! The body of the Lord will nourish the poor, those who serve, and the humble. You God, Three In One, we ask that you visit us as we worship you. By your ways, lead us where we are heading, to the light that you inhabit. Amen.

In this world there is no honest peace free from bitterness; pure and true Peace, sweet Jesus, lies in Thee. Amidst punishment and torment lives the contented soul, chaste love its only hope

“Made to Rest”

Adagio in G Minor

Nimrod from Enigma Variations Nancy Staton, organ

Hearing God’s Word

Respond To God

Gathering

Nulla in mundo pax sincera Kristina Powers, soprano

The Old Rugged Cross He Lives

Panis Angelicus Kristina Powers, soprano