“No matter who you are, No matter where you are on life’s journey, You are welcome here.”

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Welcome to Worship

at St. Paul UCC

We are glad you are here!

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Information for our friends ~

• Our 9am Virtual Worship Service is inspired with hymns, scripture and a uplifting,

theological based sermon and can be seen on Facebook live, on stpauluccorg

(our website - and watched at your convenience), and heard on KSTL-690 AM radio

& streamed on Jubilee690.com at 9am Sundays and repeated at 9pm.

• Please send prayer requests by email to tlakehopper@stpaulucc.org or call

the church office at 233-3303.

• We want to know you that you are listening / watching online!

Please call, email or message us!

• If you would like a call or know someone who might need a call, please let us know.

• To continue your offering during this difficult time, go to https://acionlinegiving.com/4828

for online giving or contact the church office to set up automatic withdrawal.

• When you or a loved one is admitted to a hospital, please ask the hospital to notify

the church office. If you have a new addition to your family, if your address or

phone changes, please contact the church office so we can keep our records

current.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Senior Pastor………………………………………..………………….……...…..Rev. Michelle Torigian

Director of Faith Formation & Care……………………………………………...…..Craig Bielke

Music Director ……………..…………….….....…………….………………………………Dr. Bill Wade

Director of Non-Traditional Music…………………………………………………..….John Posth

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St. Paul United Church of Christ

Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 21, 2020 9:00 am ____________________________________________________________

WELCOME

PRELUDE Sleepers Wake, A Voice is Calling Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847)

ENTRY INTO WORSHIP Life is a journey with others; we travel as a people, on a winding road. We share our lives, our experiences, our hopes, our fears. So as we gather virtually, let us celebrate the richness and diversity of life. INVOCATION

In the stillness of the morning, in the calm of the night, in the hush and the pulse of all that surrounds us, we call on you, O God. We call on you knowing that you have already met us here. We call on you believing that you have already brought to where you need us to go. We call on you knowing that you will carry us, we who carry so much. And so we take this moment to pause and to praise you; leaning back into your open arms, inclining our ears to hear your voice as it moves amongst us, opening our eyes to behold the grace in our surroundings. Amen.

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OPENING HYMN Why Should I Feel Discouraged (His Eye Is On The Sparrow)

Hymn continued on next page

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PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION

God of our going out and our coming in, we spend too much time in worry. We dwindle away our time concerned about what others will think of us. We place our full attention on unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others. You continue to remind us that we are not perfect and that you love us for who we are. Yet, we’re not ready to embrace that message. Today, let this be the start of a new way of thinking. Let us work hard and be diligent in our work, but allow us to embrace grace when we make mistakes. May we shower others with the grace they need after making errors. And let us live sharing extravagant mercy as Jesus did. Amen.

ASSURACE OF GRACE We make mistakes. We sin. We aren’t close to being perfect. And yet, God loves us as we are – flaws and all. Let us accept the grace God shares with us and make sure that all of God’s children experience that mercy as well. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MOMENT with Craig Bielke

ANTHEM God of Mercy, God of Grace Jerry F. Davidson Chancel Choir

God of Mercy, God of grace, Show the brightness of Thy Face; Shine upon us, Savior, shine, Fill Thy Church with light divine, And Thy saving health extend, Unto earth's remotest end.

Let thy people praise Thee, Lord, Be by all that live adored; Let the nations shout and sing Glory to their Savior King; Let all be below, above, One in joy and light, and love.

One in joy, and light, and love.

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SCRIPTURE Matthew 10:34-39 & Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

SERMON Who are we making happy? PRAYER FOR FATHERS’ AND FATHER’S DAY PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

REFLECTION ON GIVING

God of all that is, we ponder ways of how we can give back to you. Through time, talent, and treasures, we can build your kingdom and nurture your people. We take these moments to give of ourselves to you and reflect on how our time, talent, and treasures can best be used for this community.

And with gratitude, we pray together:

Gracious God, filled by your generosity to us, may we be generous to others. Accept from us these gifts of word and money as we commit our lives to you. Amen.

Information about today’s service: All St. Paul United Church of Christ services may be recorded. Hymns used with permission through OneLicense.net License #A-71591. Fathers' and Fathering Day Prayer based on a Mothers' Day Prayer written by Amy Young on her blog The Messy Middle. Entry into Worship https://www.rexaehuntprogressive.com/liturgy_collection/year_a_liturgy_collection/year_a_pentecostafter/pentecost3a2162020.html Opening prayer based on liturgy written by the Rev. Kaji S. Douša, Senior Minister of The Table: La Mesa, United Church of Christ in San Diego County. Prayer of Reconciliation, Assurance of Grace, Call to Offering and Benediction written by the Rev. Michelle L. Torigian. Prayer of Dedication based on liturgy written by the Rev. Ruth Garwood, Interim Pastor at First Congregational UCC in Elyria, Ohio

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CLOSING HYMN I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

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BENEDICTION

Leave this time embracing that you are not perfect, nor will you ever be. But each of you is awesome, just as you are. Leave this time making sure each person you come across experiences the Divine’s unconditional love and acceptance. Lift up each other on this beautifully messy journey. And may you experience the grace of God, the mercy of Christ and the second wind of the Holy Spirit to help you stand after you stumble. Amen. POSTLUDE The Trophy François Couperin (1668-1733)

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Beginning Monday, July 6th, the St. Paul Church Office

will be open with shortened hours. Hours will be Monday - Friday 10am-2pm

Please note:

• Must only enter thru office doors / B Street doors

• Must wear mask

• Please call before arrival 233-3303

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We’re glad you’re here! —————

News & Notes

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St. Paul Mother’s Day Out Program will begin enrolling children for the 2020-2021 school year. Openings are available for children two through five years of age.

Classes meet various days/week Monday through Friday

from 9:40-1:00.

If you are interested in enrolling your child please call Rachel Budko at

618-355-1058 or rachelmdo@stpaulucc.org for more information.

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St. Paul UCC Love One Another

masks are back in stock!!

Stephenie will be selling them thru the Welcome Center “drive thru” on Tues and Thurs this week from

11am - 1pm or call the church office.

Colors are: Black, white, blue, and red.

Get yours now!!!

Upper Room booklets for July and August have arrived. If you would like one, please contact Tina at tlakehopper@stpaulucc.org or call the church office at 233-3303.

If you would like to receive the OSP (Our St Paul) by mail and /or our weekly eNews -- and stay on top of what is happening here at St. Paul -- tell Tina and we can make it happen!!

tlakehopper@stpaulucc.org or 233-3303

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Greetings! It is unfortunate that I have to bring this sad news regarding the beloved St. Paul Window in Heritage Hall. Sometime the week of May 12th, something hit the main window, just below his feet and broke 4 different colored areas. This looks to be an accident and not vandalism. One of the areas contained the names of various former church members, but thankfully we were able to retrieve a picture of the names before the break and they will be restored to the new pane. Pat Kinney has put protection up to make sure that the weather doesn't harm the inside. We asked Art Glass Unlimited from St. Louis, to come to take a look at the break, as they are the firm that has cleaned and helped restore the windows before. His estimate is around $1,860 to repair those 4 areas, and to match the writing as closely as possible. The funds for the renovation are running very thin at this point as we are down to the very end. Dave Hoffman has budgeted very well, but never expected this. We are not going to claim it on our insurance due to our high deductible. So, if any one would like to contribute any funds to help offset the cost, it would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Laura Strohm Armstrong Property Team Leader

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September 1, 1839 - It was reported in the records that the first church was being build by ………………….Contractor Kirkpatrick for $413. It was built on the present Franklin School site.

September 1, 1839 - Rev. William Flickinger, a graduate of the University of Erlangen, Germany, ………………….was elected as minister and school teacher.

September, 1989 - Rev. Weber began having Sunday evening services in English instead of ………………….German for the first time during the fall months.

History with Henke

Sun, June 21 9am Worship - online

10am Zoom Social Hour Wed, June 24 5pm Zoom Social Hour

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Here is how to stay in touch with St. Paul!!

1)Watch the services and check for event updates on FACEBOOK - Like us at St. Paul United Church

of Christ Belleville, IL

2) Go to stpaulucc.org - and you will find: videos of services, sermons, archives, and much more!!

3) Listen to the radio! 690am 9am Live Sundays& repeat at 9pm

4) Sign up for the eNews (Newsletter)! Call the church office or

email tlakehopper@stpaulucc.org

Praying for your health and well-being!

This Week

Weekly Attendance

9am /11am June 6, 2020 June 7, 2019 church online 139/single

For Your Prayers

PRAYER REQUESTS Please send prayer requests to pastormichelle@stpaulucc.org

or call 233-3303 /580-4440 Thank you!

This updated picture of our Offerings received now reflects only Operating and Building Offerings.

Christopher Clark, Beverly Clark’s son

Mary Ann & Joe Gain, Tammy Flach’s parents

Lynn Koehler

Marsha McCoy

Cordelia Neff

Kenneth Oesterle

Billy Ruth Pelc

Rick Reeble, son of Sue & Larry Reeble

Sandy and Tim Ritter

Joan Sackmann

Patricia Valerius

Nancy Vieman