August 11, 2019 9th Sunday after Pentecost

Hermiston

First United Methodist Church Sunday Service—11:00AM

Patty Nance, Pastor

191 E Gladys Ave

Hermiston OR 97838

541-567-3002

email: herfumc@outlook.com

www.herfumc.com

www.facebook.com/HermistonFUMC

We welcome ALL guests to our worship this morning.

Following our worship, please join us for a time of fellowship in Davis Hall

PASTOR: Patty Nance LITURGIST: Melissa Purswell PIANIST: Cary Brock SOUND SYSTEM: USHERS: Tim & Linda Turner, Peggy Timms, Ralph Cairns OFFERING STEWARDS: Sue Brooks, Peggy Timms

LIVESTREAM: Carol Rueber POWERPOINT: Becky Hunt COFFEE HOUR: CHURCH SECRETARY: Winnie Earl OFFICE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Fri 8—12 PASTOR HOURS: Mon,Wed,Thurs, 8am DIST. SUPERINTENDENT: Rev. Erin Martin BISHOP: Rev. Elaine Stanovsky

ORDER OF WORSHIP Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Hermiston.

We’re glad you’re here!

- The Gathering & Welcome - Prelude & Centering Meditation

“Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light.”

- Norman B. Rice

GATHERING HYMN Gather Us In FWS 2236

*-CALL TO WORSHIP & OPENING PRAYER-

L: From the rising of the sun . . . All: God speaks, calling out to the earth. L: At the beginning of each new day . . . All: God speaks, calling us to life and service. L: Even with the setting sun . . . All: God speaks, reminding us that we are not alone. L: As we gather for worship this day All: God speaks, inviting us to love freely and to become true treasure on earth.

HYMN: He Has Made Me Glad (2X) FWS# 2270

*Please stand as you are able

-THE READINGS-

FIRST READING Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Liturgist

(Pew bible page 835)

SECOND READING Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Liturgist

(Pew bible page 1465)

HYMN: Since Jesus Came Into My Heart FWS 2140

GOSPEL READING Luke 12: 32-40 Pastor Patty

(Pew bible page 1267)

-TODAYS MESSAGE- That Very First Step

HYMN: Lord, I Lift Your Name On High FWS 2088

-PRAYERS OF ENGAGEMENT- Pastoral Prayer—The Lords’ Prayer UMH 895

HYMN: What Does the Lord Require UMH 441

-GIVING OF OUR GIFTS- HYMN: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

LEAVING HYMN This Little Light Of Mine UMH 585

*POSTLUDE

Please join one another following the service for refreshments and fellowship in Davis Hall .

PRAYER LIST: Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying

Bobbie Holmes;: Members and families of those serving in the military; Amigas del Senor Mission (Prairie Cutting); Susy Dewald; Don Logosz and family: Chris Catelett: Amber Ram-sey: Bill Earl: Grace & Mercy—Dona Lee,, Phil—his brother passed away unexpectedly Homebound/Assisted Care: Julie Wynn; George Fenton; Lela Collier

Do you have a passion for local mission and outreach? We need you! This is the best opportunity EVER to help plan and implement a strategy that will take our church out into the community in new and different ways! Interested? See Pastor Patty and say "YES" I want to help turn my church inside out!

So Many Needs! Can You Help??

Help Fill a

Back-to-School

Backpack!

Our Goal=20

The Clothes Closet

Is well-shopped!

Donations needed for

women, men and

Children! Leave clothes in box near menu board in Davis Hall

Dear Friends, You may have noticed the name tag rack is back. If your tag is on the rack please take a minute and put it on before the service. If you don’t have one, please fill out form hanging on the rack and give to the office. There are several new faces at worship and it would be so welcoming if they knew your name. Thanks! pp