Word and Response COLLECT Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may more perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING: John 4:27-30 Pew Bible, NT pg. 95 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Renée Roscoe-Morrison Fill My Cup, Lord arr. Dan Wagner MESSAGE “Holy Heroes: Woman at the Well” Pastor Cindy Marino +HYMN UMH 430 O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee THE CALL TO INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Please join us in a time of silent prayer. Please refer to the back of the worship bulletin for the Prayer List. For additional prayer concerns you may fill out a blue prayer card located in the pews. Please provide a contact name and phone number. THE LORD'S PRAYER please use ‘sins’, instead of ‘debts’ UMH 896 PRAYER RESPONSE Fill my cup, Lord; I lift it up Lord; Come and quench this thirsting of my soul. Bread of Heaven, feed me till I want no more. Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole.

CALL TO OFFERING Thank you for worshiping with us today! Please record your presence on the Friendship Pad placed at the end of each row. If you are a newcomer, please print your address, phone number, and email. THE RECEIVING OF THE OFFERING THE OFFERTORY It Is Well With My Soul arr. David Cherwien

The Service of Worship

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 16, 2017 8:15 a.m.

Gathering

PRELUDE Rigaudon Andre Campra

GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Tammy Scott +HYMN UMH 417 O For a Heart to Praise My God INTROIT Renée Roscoe-Morrison Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Mark Hayes +AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. +GLORIA PATRI Lesser Doxology Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Grace United Methodist Church

Grace embraces diversity in our congregation. We dedicate ourselves to a ministry of Christ-like hospitality and compassion for all. We believe all

persons are of sacred worth. You are welcome here.

Large print bulletins are available from an usher

+ The congregation will please stand as able

+THE DOXOLOGY UMH 94, Lasst uns erfreuen 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! +THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Sending +THE PASSING OF THE PEACE +HYMN UMH 536 Take the Name of Jesus With You

+BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Psalm XVIII B. Marcello

The flowers are given by Betsy Koepnick in gratitude for everyone helping with VBS and in memory of her father’s birthday on July 10.

Our worship has ended, but our service begins... Please visit the Activ-ity Center after worship services to enjoy refreshments and sign up for future activities. If you are a first time visitor, or desire to know more about our church, please come to the Welcome Table in the church lobby. SERVING YOU Greeter Chris and Gail, Lindsay Ushers John Ridder, Head Usher; Larry Bykerk, Captain Sound Technician Laura Hoogerwerf

Notes for Reflection:

Grace United Methodist Church 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 355-1748

www.peopleofgrace.org

July 16, 2017

8:15 a.m. service