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Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Celebrating Independence
June 30, 2024

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Gathering

Opening

Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"

Announcements

Reading a scripture from "Mr.Pillow"

Announcements
Next week is Communion and the following week we eat....
...the Emmaus gathering is the third week....we are hosting the final local gathering...

...new Upper Rooms are here...take effect tomorrow...
....Thursday is Independence Day...dressed for the holiday...

...Emmaus gathering is at noon on July 20...all invited...


Birthdays and Anniversaries

...Tracy Bitner and Travis had birthdays....any Anniversaries?...
...lots of history on the web site...celebrating freedom


Hymn: "Majesty"

Call to Worship

Call to Worship...

...Apostle's Creed....and....Gloria Patria

Youth Message

Youth Message: "The American Flag"
For those who may come...and those who are here...

...The American Flag was created 200+ years ago...

...the meanings of the colors...

....the national anthem...its tune...and words....

....listen to verse 4...may this be our motto...In God We Trust...

Offertory

Thanks to God for blessings and all gifts and service...

...and singing praise with the Doxology


Comments on meaning of "catholic"
in the Apostle's Creed

Old Testament Reading

Tina reads the scripture: Psalm 130

Joys, Concerns and Praises

Prayer Concerns
Beginning with a resolved concern from last week...

...Sandra speaks of a passing...a new supervisor...and positions to fill...

...Travis remembers the Emmaus community and its influence on his and Tina's lives...

...it's not going away...there are other gatherings...

...speaking of the beginning of Walk to Emmaus and similar gatherings...

...Joann 1 remembers Tres Dias...and Travis the prison ministry...

...Judy thanks the Lord for rain...
...and speaks of concerns for her older brother


Pastoral Prayer...and the Lord's Prayer

Special Music

Introduction...

...Travis sings: "America the Beautiful"...

...and invites all to join in


Pastor Ralph speaks about the writing of the hymn

The Message

Message Scripture: Mark 5:21-43


Message: Faith on the Fringe

...being "on the fringe" need not be a bad thing...

Closing

Stand for the closing song...

...Travis speaks of moment of inspiration for choosing this great song...

Sing along with "Through it All"

A passing thought...inspired by Travis' story.

Closing Chorus and Benediction

Gather in the center aisle...


...for the closing chorus: "Bind Us Together"...

...and the benediction


There were 15 here for the church service today

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