Congregational Care Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week.

Jan Adair, Heidi Brewer, Bob Bucklin, Jim & Carol Eaton, Dixie Hawthorne, Joyce Fahs, Pat Hill, Beverly & Norvis Land, David Lingo, Brian McIntosh, Dan Meeks, Chuck Minauskas, Jim Trieschmann, Jack & Shirley Williamson Today’s altar flowers are given by

Lola Lehman in celebration of Gil’s 93rd birthday

Serving Today 9 a.m. Service Greeters Bud & Melissa Wheaton, Steve & Barbara Wernicke, Rick, Renee & Mirna Conrad Welcome Desk Penny Gillen, Mary Landreth, Michelle Younkin Ushers Dave Gaul, Stan Diddams, Carter Gaul, Faith Gaul, Andy Tooley, Teddy Tooley, Len Witte 11 a.m. Service Greeters Jeff, Kim, Connor & Hannah Shrigley, Phyllis Hamilton, Jean Doyle Welcome Desk Terry Balke Ushers Bob Drake, Patty Affett, Vickie Austin, John Hamilton, Don Kenyon, Terry Ludwig, Andy Majernik, Bethany Majernik, Luke Majernik Musician: William Phemister (organ, piano) Sound Technicians: John Brunner, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Ellie Phillips, Ethan Phillips, David Rush, Tony Venezia Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Kevin Lange, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam Keller, Raven Larkin, Deb Evans, Deb Hafner, Mike & Donna Capra

Mission Statement Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ Proclaim God’s grace and Good News

Gary United Methodist Church Ninth Sunday of Pentecost August 11, 2019 9 & 11 a.m.

*Please stand as you are able.

Congregation reads bold print.

Congregational song books are the hard cover Hymnal and the smaller flexible book, The Faith We Sing, both found in the pew racks. Prelude Kyrie William Phemister Mission and Ministry at Gary Church Introit Minuet in D Minor Johann Heinrich Buttstett Leah Austin, piano *Call to Worship

Gather before God, people of the covenant. Listen for God’s Word, faithful ones.

God has called us to this place. We believe God will speak to us here. Come to honor God and give thanks. Seek to learn and follow in God’s way.

We come as willing and obedient servants. Let your steadfast love, O God, be upon us. God calls us as Kingdom Workers for justice. God sends us out as advocates for the oppressed.

We are here to be equipped for ministry. We expect to be empowered for our service.† *Hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Hymnal 103 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 3) Opening Prayer

Loving God, you have never left us and are faithful to provide our needs. Give us the strength to keep our focus on you and not to let the noise of the world distract us from being prepared for your return. Amen. *Scripture Lesson Isaiah 1:16-20 Pew Bible p. 566

Luke 12:32-40 Pew Bible p. 871

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Readers: Holly Trueblood, Corey Ostensen (9 a.m.) John Whitcomb, Jack Mathis (11 a.m.)

*Hymn of Faith As a Fire Is Meant for Burning TFWS 2237 (Stanzas 1 and 2) (9 a.m.) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 are invited to come forward during the hymn. After the Children’s Time, they may follow their leaders downstairs to Kids’ Church. (11 a.m.) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service. Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers. Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs. from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lower level. Children’s Time (9 a.m.) Carey Bebar Sharing Our Stories Audrey Cicmanec, Anna Mathis Pastoral Prayer 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings (9 a.m.) The Old Rugged Cross George Bennard George Smith, solo arr. John Helvering (11 a.m.) Blessings Laura Mixon Story Leigh Ann Gaul, solo *Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN Through north and south and east and west, May God’s immortal name be blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! Till everywhere beneath the sun, God’s Kingdom come, God’s will is done. O Praise Him, O Praise Him, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! *Hymn The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve TFWS 2241 *Benediction *Postlude Trumpet Tune in C David N. Johnson

Welcome Guests! We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We invite you to complete the Welcome Card in the pew pocket and stop by the Welcome Desk on the main level outside the west Sanctuary entrance to receive a gift and more information about our ministries. Hearing aid devices are available (including the neck loop for telecoil programs). Large print song sheets are also available. Please see an usher for assistance. Next Week’s Lectionary Readings We invite you to include these readings in your devotion times. Readings for next week are Isaiah 5:1–7, Psalm 80:1–2, 8–19, Hebrews 11:29–12:2, and Luke 12:49–56. Today at Gary Church Special Blend Fellowship 10 a.m. in the Commons All ages are welcome to join us for this time of coffee, treats, and fellowship. Summer Mission Sunday 10 a.m. in the Commons Red Bird Mission School in Beverly, KY will be the focus of our second hands-on, intergenerational project. We’ll clip and sort Box Tops for Education and send them to Red Bird to help fund their school year. Table Talk 12 p.m. in Commons A Members of the Gary Task Force on United Methodism and Human Sexuality will be available for informal, grace-filled conversation about the 2019 Special Session of the UM General Conference and subsequent Judicial Council ruling. More information is available at garychurch.org. Next Sunday Make Gary a Summer Destination! Worship Services at 9 and 11 a.m. with Kids’ Church during the 9 a.m. service continue every week. Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages resumes on Aug. 25. William Kirkpatrick Hymn Festival Aug. 18, 9 and 11 a.m. Worship Services Bill Phemister and trombonist Douglas Yeo lead us in a celebration of great hymns by William Kirkpatrick, one of America's most prolific gospel hymn writers. Our church has a special connection to this composer through Gary member Marsha Woodruff, whose late husband was the great-grandson of Kirkpatrick. All-Church Training Aug. 18, 3–5 p.m. in the Commons Get updates on church policies and procedures and attend a break-out session for your ministry area. This important gathering will help us unite our vision and focus on how we serve as one team. †Adapted from Gathered By Love; Worship Resources For Year C by Lavon Baylor. © 1994. United Press. Used with permission.