SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Order of Worship May 28,
2006
(*Stand, as you are
able)
Tolling
of the Tower Bell
GATHERING
FOR WORSHIP
(Please register your
attendance by signing the pew register)
Prelude Aria on THE SOLID ROCK John A. Behnke
*Call to Worship
L: The Lord is present in his sanctuary,
P:
Let us praise the Lord.
L: The Lord is present in his people here,
P: Let us praise the Lord.
L: The Lord is present with a message of
hope.
P: Let us praise the Lord!
*Introit
*Hymn Hail
the Day That Sees Him Rise No. 312
Opening
Prayer
Come,
Lord Jesus, here where we have gathered in your name. We need to hear your voice and learn of
you. Speak to us of gentleness and
strength. In your compassion, draw us
into your merciful embrace. Center our
spirits in your peace. Open our hearts
to your wise teaching, that we may grow wise and strong in the ways of your
kingdom. Amen.
Joys
and Concerns for Prayer
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. Lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the
power and the glory forever. Amen.
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Anthem Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates William Mathias
Epistle
Reading 2
Corinthians 5:17-21 (p.181)
L: May
the Lord add a blessing to the reading of his Word.
Gospel
Reading Matthew
5:1-10 (p. 4)
L: This
is the Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks
be to God.
Sermon “Makers
of Peace” Rev. John Walker
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
*The Apostles’ Creed No.
881
*Gloria Patri No.
70
*Hymn
Offertory May the Peace of the Lord Be With You
Today K. McChesney
*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all
blessings flow:
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Hymn My Hope Is
Built No. 368
*Benediction
*Response
Postlude Ite Missa Est Alexandre
Guilmant
The
Mass Is Ended
Please sit and enjoy the postlude.
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THE
ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Betty Capps
in celebration of daughter Amanda’s
birthday on May 29th.
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If you are a guest today, we are delighted to have you
worship with us. Please sign the pew
register and stop by our
Acolyte................................................................... Katherine
Sanford
Crucifer............................................................................ Katie
Porter
Liturgist......................................................................... Betsy
Sanford
Greeters........................................................... Bill
& Jean McKinney
Sound..................................... David
Furman, John Regan, Stu Foster
Ushers................................................ Phil Hein,
Jim King, Gil Clark
Keith
Mayhew, Brad Revenis
Pastor Deacon/Minister of Ed. & Yth.
Rev. Karin W. Walker Rev. Richard L. Buckingham
Minister of Visitation Director
of Music
Rev. John C. Walker Mr. N. Thomas Pedersen
Pastoral Counselor Organist
Mrs. Mandi Mader Mr. Marvin Mills
Church Phone: 301-933-7933;
FAX Phone: 301-933-4418
Home Page: http://www.stpaulsk.org
E-mail: stpaulsunited@verizon.net
Rev. Karin W. Walker’s
e-mail: revkarin@comcast.net
Rev. John C. Walker’s
e-mail: friartuck4@verizon.net
Activities
for the Week of May 28
Sunday 05/28/06
8:30 a.m. Worship with
Communion - Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
10:00
a.m. Summer Sunday School
2:00 p.m. Healing
Service - Sanctuary
Monday 05/29/06 Memorial Day
Church &
Office Closed
Tuesday 05/30/06
10:00 a.m. Prayer Lift – Chapel
10:45 a.m. Bible
Study (Scripture Reflections) – Library
12:30 p.m. Women’s Faith Sharing Group –
Conference Room
7:15 p.m. Handbell
Rehearsal – Room 109
7:30 p.m. UMW
Mission Team - Library
Wednesday 05/31/06
7:30 p.m. Justice & Compassion
Ministry – Parlor
Friday 06/02/06
9:30 a.m. History Committee – Room 112
6:00 p.m. God & Country Class – Room
117
Saturday 06/03/06
8:00 a.m. UMM Pancake Breakfast – Heavener
Hall (see 1)
9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class Rehearsal –
Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Red
Cross Blood Drive – Multipurpose Room (see 2)
6:30 p.m. God & Country Class – Room
117
Sunday 06/04/06 Confirmation
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Worship with
Communion - Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
10:00
a.m. Summer Sunday School
Worship
attendance last Sunday: 238
Sunday
School attendance last Sunday: 92
(1) The United Methodist Men are having their
last pancake breakfast of the “season” on June 3rd. The net proceeds will be given to the
Library. Buckwheat cakes will be offered
in addition to the usual pancakes.
(2) LESS THAN TEN DAYS TO GO! Come enjoy breakfast at the UMM Pancake
Breakfast and then head downstairs to give blood. Over 1300 units of blood are needed every day
to help patients in our community.
Sign-up sheets are available in the office. If you are not able to give blood but would
like to volunteer to help with registration, snacks, etc., please contact Donna
Griffin (301-258-0182 or email dagriffin@starpower.net
or dagriff@verizon.net). Our goal/commitment with the American Red
Cross is 50 units. In order to achieve
that goal, we need to have at least 80 people sign up to donate. BONUS---everyone participating will receive a
FREE t-shirt from the American Red Cross!!!
If you need childcare, please
contact Donna.
SAVE THE DATE! The United Methodist Women Mother-Daughter Tea will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 2-4 p.m. in Heavener Hall. All women, including children, are welcome. Since June is the month for weddings, our theme will be weddings. Anyone who wishes to do so may wear their wedding dress or may bring their wedding dress for display. It will be fun to see how wedding dresses have changed over the years. Or bring pictures of your wedding to share. They will be a great conversation starter. If you plan to bring a dress for display, please call Virginia Bickford (301-598-5496) so she can plan adequate display space. Come join the fun! Please sign up in the office today or on June 4th; cost is $6 adults and $3 for children under twelve.
VIM trip to
UNITED FOR CHILDREN CAMPAIGN
Several years ago, the Baltimore-Washington Conference of
The United Methodist Church entered into a partnership with the Zimbabwe Annual
Conference. One of the fruits has been the United For
Children Campaign, through which individuals or families in the
The Women’s Faith Sharing Group,
begun in Lent, will conclude with a half day “pilgrimage and retreat” at the
National Cathedral in D.C. on Tuesday June 6, from 10-1, led by Terri Simpson
(Mary Jo and George’s daughter). This will be a time of meditation and
reflection. All women of
Book Discussion, June 11, 11:30 a.m. in Room 109. Mike McCurry will lead Part 2 of a
conversation about Jim Wallis’ book God’s Politics. It will focus on the question: “How can we
respond to Wallis’ call to be active and engaged in our community around one of
the prophetic models he proposes in the book.”
The United Methodist Men are having their last supper
& general meeting on June 7th at 6:30 p.m. This time will be a cookout featuring
hamburgers, hotdogs and the like. Men
are encouraged to bring their sons. This
is a free event – no payment required!
Sign up in the office.
St. Paul’s
United
10401 Armory Ave. ,
Kensington , Maryland
20895
