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DOUGLASS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bulletin for the Week of June 12th, 2022

Trinity Sunday

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Order of Service

Welcome/Announcements

Opening Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty – UMH #64 (Verses 1-4)

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship:
Leader: Listen! Wisdom is calling! Before all began, God word, and wisdom, creating, calling from the foundations of the deep;
PEOPLE: Listen! Wisdom is calling! From the mountain tops, earth, fields, and sea, creating, calling from the foundations of the deep;
Leader: Listen! Wisdom is calling! To those who suffer, God’s love is given. Endurance blossoms from the foundations of the deep.
PEOPLE: Listen! Wisdom is calling! Daily, God delights in you, me, and everyone who is given hope, grace, love as the foundation of our lives. It is poured into our hearts so we may become Christ’s hand and heart, so love can be the foundation of our lives.

Contemporary Hymn: FWS #2158 – “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community

Pastoral Prayer

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.

Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory/Doxology

Prayer of Thanksgiving

New Testament Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God

Gloria Patri: UMH #70

Hymn of Praise: UMH #77 – “How Great Thou Art”

The Word Proclaimed with Matt Johnson: “Suffering and Hope”

Closing Hymn: UMH #143 – “On Eagle’s Wings

Benediction

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Announcements & Community Events

Bible Study & Sunday School: Join us Tuesday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Water Aerobics: They will begin at the pool on Monday, June 12th at 6:00 p.m. Seniors are free or $1 admission. They will be ongoing throughout the summer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Sr. Center Breakfast: Hungry for Biscuits & Gravy? Drop by the Senior Center on Saturday, June 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Pastor’s Last Sunday: Her last Sunday with us will be June 26th. The church family would like to host a covered dish dinner to honor her and her family and thank her for her devotion to us. Note it is also her birthday that day. Desserts and main course are covered, so side dishes and salads would be appreciated.

New Certified Lay Minister: Pastor Debbie’s replacement is Janet Sutter who is currently serving the Haven United Methodist Church. Her first Sunday will be July 3rd. A welcome lunch will follow service.

Birthdays:

Tasha Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06-16
Tina Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06-17
Kevin Coombes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06-19
Kendall Coombes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06-19

Anniversaries:

Chuck & Jeanine Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06-12

Serving You Today:

Guest Pastor: Matt Johnson
Liturgist: Dee Moran
Pianist: Cathy Wiedeman

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