If you are a first-time attendee or a long-time member; if you are black, brown, white or anything in between; if you are gay, straight, bisexual, lesbian, or transgender; if you are a Native American or an immigrant friend; if you are lay or clergy, male or female, gender neutral or non-binary, young or old, abled or differently-abled, rich or poor; no matter what you believe or what you doubt, no matter what you count on, or what you question, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here! We acknowledge that you are a gift of the Creator, and an individual wonder of God’s creation. Together, we are family of God, because we are gathered in the name of the One who makes us one. St. John’s has been affiliated with Reconciling Ministries Network since 1998, when we adopted a statement affirming the sacred worth of all God’s children, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. We celebrate our diversity, and we welcome all people to join us in our journey together toward greater understanding and mutual respect.

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From the Lectionary

October 17 Vernd/Protection

Einar Jonsson “Because you have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you…” The embrace that the sculpture portrays brings the observer into this secret space between mother and child. This mother is not only shielding the child from outside forces but is providing comfort and rest. Her body is making certain of the child’s physical safety, and her heart ensures the child’s emotional security. The child laying on the mother’s heart evokes a visceral connectedness; mother and child are linked by the heart in deep love.

Members: St. John's Homebound

Sue Sprouls The Family of Herb Tavenner The Family of Libby Eubank

The Family of Richard Burton Bobby & Marilyn McMillan

Mary & Darrell Vines

Friends and Family: Food Voucher Clients

Those Affected by COVID-19

Please Remember in Prayer:

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 17

10:30 a.m.

Rev. Kevin Young Senior Pastor

Rev. Ann Akin Associate Pastor

Dr. Alan Zabriskie Director of Music Ministries

Clint Barrick Organist

David Cranford Facilities Manager

John Dotts Assistant Facilities Manager

Kyle Collins Director of

Communications

Trish Hernandez

To contact a member of our staff please call 806-762-0123, visit us online, or send us an email at openminds@stjohnslubbock.org

Welcome to St. John’s!

Meet Our Staff.

Choral Scholar Program

Full Scholarship Contributors:

Ian and Barbara Fleming Bobby and Marilyn McMillan

Sarah Nuckolls Bob and Carol Sawyer

Jack Thompson Robby Vestal

Anonymous Fund of BSOF

Partial Scholarship Contributors:

Alec Cattell Glenda Boverie

Megan Comiskey Leilani Fillhard

Laura and Kevin Young

The Worship of God - 10:30 A.M. Service

ENTRANCE Gathering Rev. Kevin Young

Prelude Clint Barrick Jesus Christ our Lord Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876)

*Morning Invocation Sarah Sabin

Let us pray: We gather in this place expecting to hear your voice, O God. We believe that you will be among us, in us, around us, inviting, and speaking. Your people are listening; your beloved children await your word. Give us your voice; declare to us your vision. Then help us, by your grace, to both see and to do what we have seen and heard. Amen.

*Processional Hymn, No. 166 The United Methodist Hymnal All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine SINE NOMINE

Celebrating our Gifts Small Council Representative

Act of Praise Hwanwook Lee, bass, Eunwha Lee, piano

주의 손에 나의 손을 포개고 Young Kwang Joo How sweet it is to hold my Savior’s hand

I am cleansed through the blood of Jesus Christ.

I am free through the blood of Jesus Christ. As I come to worship you in this time

I will give my all in to you, my Lord.

Jesus, you were pierced for all my sins. Jesus, you were pierced for all my shame.

I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I now live by faith in the Son of God.

(Refrain)

How sweet it is to hold my Savior’s hand. And how sweet it is to hold my Savior’s feet.

If I will die with you Lord, Then I will also live with you.

Forevermore, I’ll live for you, Jesus. I’ll live for you, alone.

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

*Gospel Lesson Mark 10:35-45, p.47 N.T. Sarah Sabin

The word of God for the children of God. Thanks be to God.

Time for Young Disciples Rev. Kevin Young

Hymn No. 277 The United Methodist Hymnal Tell Me the Stories of Jesus STORIES OF JESUS

Sermon Rev. Kevin Young Not Among You

Affirmation of Faith based on Psalm 104 Sarah Sabin

We believe in God, who is clothed with honor and majesty, wrapped in light as with a garment. We believe in God, who stretched out the heavens like a tent, and set the earth on its foundations. We believe in God, who covers the deep as with a garment, whose voice is like thunder, causing the waters of the oceans to take flight. We believe in God, who has set the boundaries that cannot be trespassed. O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Praise the LORD!

*The Peace Sarah Sabin

The peace of God be with you. And also with you. Let us share with one another signs of God’s peace.

THANKSGIVING

Offering Rev. Kevin Young Prayer of Dedication

*Offertory Hymn, No. 517 The United Methodist Hymnal By Gracious Powers INTERCESSOR

*Anthem Chancel Choir

Canticle of the Turning arr. Anne Krentz Organ

The congregation is invited to sing the refrain after each verse.

As the children arrive: 1. Tell me the stories of Jesus

I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me

if he were here: scenes by the wayside,

tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me.

As the children depart: 2. First let me hear how the

children stood round his knee, and I shall fancy his blessing

resting on me; words full of kindness,

deeds full of grace, all in the lovelight of Jesus’ face.

*Please stand at moments in this service marked with an asterisk.

*Doxology and Presentation of Gifts 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!

SENDING FORTH

Acts of Faith Rev. Kevin Young

*Recessional Hymn, No. 361 The United Methodist Hymnal Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me TOPLADY

Welcoming our New Members We rejoice to welcome you as members of Christ’s holy Church, and we bid you welcome to St. John’s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.

*Benediction Rev. Kevin Young

It is at God's command that the hawk soars and spreads its wings and that the eagle mounts up and makes its nest on high. May God give us wings of faith and the wind of the Spirit to soar above and beyond our limitations, to experience the unlimited possibilities God has for us. Amen.

Postlude Clint Barrick

Abide with Me arr. Dan Miller

My soul cries out with a joyful shout that the God of my heart is great,

And my spirit sings of the wondrous things

that you bring to the one who waits. You fixed your sight on the servant's plight, and my weakness you did not spurn, So from east to west shall my

name be blest. Could the world be about to turn?

Refrain:

My heart shall sing of the day you bring.

Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, For the dawn draws near,

And the world is about to turn.

Though I am small, my God, my all,

you work great things in me. And your mercy will last from the

depths of the past to the end of the age to be.

Your very name puts the proud to shame, and those who would for you yearn, You will show your might, put

the strong to flight, for the world is about to turn.

(Refrain)

Volunteers will play an important role in the success of our Junk & Jewels Sale. There are a variety of ways to volunteer, even if you’re not able to help out on the sale days. Use this link to sign up or scan the QR code using the camera app on your phone.

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From the halls of power to the fortress tower,

not a stone will be left on stone. Let the king beware for your justice tears every tyrant from his throne.

The hungry poor shall weep no more, for the food they can never earn; These are tables spread, ev'ry mouth be fed,

for the world is about to turn.

(Refrain)

Though the nations rage from age to age, we remember who holds us fast:

God's mercy must deliver us from the conqueror's crushing grasp.

This saving word that our forbears heard is the promise that holds us

bound,'Til the spear and rod be crushed by God, who is turning the

world around.

(Refrain)