we gather in praise · 7/26/2020 · july 26, 2020 at 11am congregation reads the bold print out...
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July 26, 2020 at 11am Congregation reads the bold print out loud. Eighth Sunday after Pentecost For technical assistance, please call 703.951.7094. Hymn or UMH = United Methodist Hymnal Hymns are also included in this packet TFWS = The Faith We Sing
Please send your prayer requests by 9am Sunday to [email protected]
We Gather in Praise
Words of Welcome Happy Birthday Sunday
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday! God loves you! Happy Birthday to you!
Prelude Poem C.V. Stanford
Louise Wilson, organ
Prayer of Confession
O merciful God, we confess that we have not acknowledged you as the source of our successes, our substance, our selves. We have been far more ready to complain when things go wrong than to praise when all is well. We have fed our bodies a rich diet while neglecting to feed our souls. Power and wealth have assumed greater importance for us than sensitivity and service. We have allowed religious words and forms to substitute for living encounters with the persons you have called us to love. Forgive us, compassionate Redeemer, and grant us the opportunity to start over again. Keep us from repeating the mistakes of the past or from new evils that could mislead or destroy. In the name of Christ, we offer our earnest prayers for pardon and deliverance. Amen.
~Lavon Baylor
(Silent Prayer)
Words of Pardon
In the name of the One who came to show us the way of love, we are forgiven and freed for joyful service. Thanks be to God!
Opening Hymn 552 Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather TOKYO
Opening Prayer
Almighty God, in Jesus Christ, you have shown us the truth of your commandments. Give us sincere hearts that we may serve you with joy, obey you with love, and manifest your wisdom to the world; through Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
We Listen for God’s Voice
Psalter Psalm 1 Diane Charles The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
Hymn 546, v. 1 & 4 The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA
New Testament Lesson Revelation 2:1-7 Clint Janes
The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Children’s Sharing Morning Message The Foundation of Love Janine Howard
Response Hymn 170, v.1 O How I Love Jesus
We Respond with Joy
Call to Prayer TFWS 2080, v.3 All I Need is You
Prayers of the People
The 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, forever. Amen.
Invitation to the Offering Text: 703.454.8702
or go to: www.fairlingtonumc.org/give/donate
Offertory Rhosymedre R.V. Williams, arr. D. Wagner
Jubilate Handbell Choir Back Row: Carol Hunter, Mary Kehoe, Nancy McMillen, Erica Yurasko, Mary Lange Front Row: Marsha Ansel, Karlene Masters, Karen Murdoch, Susan Fredenburg, Meredith Caskey
Dedication of the Gifts UMH 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD 100TH
Prayer after the Offering
We Go to Serve
Hymn TFWS 2237 As a Fire Is Meant for Burning BEACH SPRING
Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude March in G Henry Smart
Louise Wilson, organ
During This sunDay’s worship we DisplayeD a rose in celebraTion of
The birth of McCaiden Charles Mansell on July 14, son of Marrin Mansell, and grandson of Lorraine Mansell.
Prayer Requests from July 19 Each week in worship and in our church staff meetings we lift up prayer requests that were submitted last Sunday. Please send your prayer requests by 9am Sunday for reading at the 11am service, to [email protected]. You may also contact the church office with your prayer requests 703.671.8557. Stephanie, the Watson family, Craig, Anna, Dot, Brooke, Bob, Darrin, Jakob, Colleen, Bill and the Briggs family, Kevin and Karl, Zane and Sherri, Pamela and Bonnie, Ellen and family, Tracy and Ruby Lynn, John and Allison, Ann, Ava and Finn, The Tabor family, Sam, Jerry, Richard and the Taylor family coping with Richard’s cancer, Howard, Carol, Ruby, Dennis, those who are housing and food insecure, Betty, John, Bob, and Lexie, Claudia, Jenni, Samara, Judith, Bethany, Kathy, Kyle, Matt, Karen, Lynn, Julianna, Chuck, Mandi and family, Kelly, Susan, Betsy, Tim, Kim, Bev, Shawn, Joe and family, Patty, Chuck and Angie, Margaret and family, Madison and Donald, Flor and family, Derek, Anthony, Leo, Kathleen and Debra, Steve, Ana, Elder family, the family of Congressman John Lewis.
Verses 1 & 4
July 26, 2020 Fairlington United Methodist Church Weekly Bulletin
Sunday, July 26 - The Foundation is Love
(Revelation 2:1-7).
Meeting on opening a safe church at 1pm.
Sunday, August 2 - God Speaks to the
Church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11).
Talk Back opportunity at 1pm.
Sunday, August 9 - God Speaks to the
Church at Pergamum. (Revelation 2:12-17).
Sunday, August 16 - God Speaks to the
Church at Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29).
Talk Back opportunity at 1pm. .
We are beginning our worship series based on The Revelation to John. This letter to seven churches
was meant to be read all at once, so we suggest everyone take a little time to read through the book in
one sitting. Think of it as a long short-story! Prepare to receive the message imparted to John by putting
aside pop culture images and interpretations.
We’re Having another Talk Back at 1pm on August 2, 16 and 30. Talk Backs can be joined via the
same Zoom link we use for Sunday worship. Eat lunch beforehand or bring it with you. Be prepared to
discuss, ask questions and talk back!
Last Sunday, we focused on the first chapter. You can listen to Pastor Janine’s discussion on
https://fairlingtonumc.org/worship/last-sundays-service. After that we turn to each of the seven churches in
Chapters 2 and 3.
Logon to Sunday Service at 11 and/or logon to the Safe Church Discussion at 1pm fairlingtonumc.org/worship.
Email your prayer requests [email protected]
Miss a Sunday? Watch the rerunsfairlingtonumc.org/worship/last-sundays-service
Sunday, August 23 - God Speaks to the Church at
Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6 ).
Sunday, August 30 - God Speaks to the Church at
Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13).
Talk Back opportunity at 1pm.
September 6 – God Speaks to the Church at Laodicea
(Revelation 3:14-22 ).
Moving Beyond Covid-19:
Worship at Church?
Online Sunday July 26
@ 1:00-2:00 pm
The Healthy Church Team is hosting a
listening and education session. This is
an opportunity to share information, hear
your feedback and solicit your ideas.
Help us negotiate the process of moving
through and beyond Covid-19 and its
impact on our ability to worship in person
at church. Please join our final Zoom
session.
Here are your zoom coordinates:
https://zoom.us/j/6488414599
Or dial in 1 301 715 8592 and enter
meeting ID 684 841 4599
Questions? Contact Andrew Hunter
HELP WANTED!
New Stewardship
Committee MembersAre you interested in putting your
creative skills to great use? The
Stewardship Committee is seeking
creative thinkers and doers, and
anyone who is interested in
lending a hand to help plan our
annual giving campaigns. For
more information, please contact
Christine Pollack, chair, at
We have planned our next series of Fairlington Children’s events and would love to have you join us! Starting Wednesday July 29, We will be meeting Wednesday mornings at 10:00AM for 30 minutes for a program
called God Did What?
The purpose of these sessions will be to give the children an opportunity to connect with one another and to learn about
the Bible! .This series will take place over 6 weeks, and we will be focusing on the Creation story found in Genesis.
While the series is connected thematically, you can still participate even if you can’t come every week. Your child will
have a positive experience if they come to one or six sessions.
We will tell jokes, check in with each other, sing music with Ms. Louise, and learn about God’s Creation from Pastor
Christian and Ms. Tracy. We look forward to seeing you! ~Pastor Christian White [email protected]
Communion in the
Wilderness(adjacent to Van Dorn parking lot)
Monday and Wednesday @ 8:30am.
Bring your own elements and a chair (if
possible). We no longer need an RSVP,
but you are asked to verify your health
status at https://evc.vaumc.org/. Email
us at [email protected] or
[email protected] if you plan
to attend, so we can send a digital
version of the liturgy.
EVERY TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY AND
THURSDAY AT 12PM.
You are invited to gather online
via zoom video conference.
One of our pastors will lead a
devotion, check-in with those
gathered, and lead a prayer. It
is easy to join. Connect to
Zoom to enter the video
conference
https://zoom.us/j/6488414599
.To join via cell phone, dial
301.715. 8592 and enter the ID
648 841 4599.
Thursday morning Coffee/Tea
with a Pastor is on summer
hiatus.
Join us instead for our Noon
Gatherings, Tuesday thru
Thursday12pm
.https://zoom.us/j/6488414599
or dial it in at 301-715-8592
and enter ID: 648-841-4599
Reminder - Amazon Smile Available to
Raise FUMC Funds
Fairlington has a lot to plan for and
accomplish as we tackle new ways to
welcome, nurture and serve our community.
AmazonSmile is a website operated by
Amazon with the same products, prices, and
shopping features as Amazon.com. The
difference is that when you shop on
AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation
will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of
eligible products to Fairlington UMC.
1. Go to Smile.amazon.com 2. Select as your
charity Fairlington United Methodist Church
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start shopping! !
Weekly Calendar July 26 to August 2, 2020
Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Janine Howard, [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Chenda Innis Lee, [email protected]
Minister of Congregational Family Life: Rev. Christian White, [email protected]
Director of Music: Dr. Louise Wilson, 703.671.4057 [email protected]
Youth Programs: Jessai Canaday, [email protected]
Office Manager: Michelle Tello, [email protected]
Calendar/Building Use: [email protected]
Assistant for Publications: Eileen Joyner, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Carol Keller, 703.671.3939 [email protected]
Custodian: Yosias Hagos
District Superintendent: Rev. Jeffrey Mickle Bishop: Rev. Sharma D. Lewis
3900 King Street / Alexandria VA/ 22302/703.671.8557 / [email protected] / https://www.fairlingtonumc.org /
www.facebook.com/FairlingtonUMC/
Prayer Requests from July 19 Each week in worship and in our church staff meetings we lift up prayer requests that
were submitted last Sunday. Please send your prayer requests by 9am Sunday for reading at the 11am service, to
[email protected]. You may also contact the church office with your prayer requests 703.671.8557.
Stephanie, the Watson family, Craig, Anna, Dot, Brooke, Bob, Darrin, Jakob, Colleen, Bill and the Briggs family,
Kevin and Karl, Zane and Sherri, Pamela and Bonnie, Ellen and family, Tracy and Ruby Lynn, John and Allison, Ann,
Ava and Finn, The Tabor family, Sam, Jerry, Richard and the Taylor family coping with Richard’s cancer, Howard,
Carol, Ruby, Dennis, those who are housing and food insecure, Betty, John, Bob, and Lexie, Claudia, Jenni, Samara,
Judith, Bethany, Kathy, Kyle, Matt, Karen, Lynn, Julianna, Chuck, Mandi and family, Kelly, Susan, Betsy, Tim, Kim, Bev,
Shawn, Joe and family, Patty, Chuck and Angie, Margaret and family, Madison and Donald, Flor and family, Derek,
Anthony, Leo, Kathleen and Debra, Steve, Ana, Elder family, the family of Congressman John Lewis.
Are the suggestions above helpful?
During This sunDay’s worship we DisplayeD
a rose in celebration of
The birth of McCaiden Charles Mansell on July 14, son of Marrin Mansell, and grandson of Lorraine Mansell.