*Unison Gathering Prayer

One body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

one God and Parent of all, who is above all and through all and in all,

as we gather to worship, take this patchwork collection of persons

and quilt together your church. Like old pieces of cloth,

take these words and songs and prayers, take our thoughts and inner hungers,

and join them all together into a new and living fabric— the purpose of which is to cover and color your world

(or at least our corner of it) with grace and love. In Christ. Amen.

*Sharing of Christ’s Peace As Christ Jesus has shared his peace with each of us, let us now share that

peace with each other.

Liturgist: May the peace of the Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

*You are invited to share with your neighbor a sign of Christ’s peace.

Sharing of Joys and Concerns As we prepare for a time of prayer, please pass your Prayer Cards to the

center aisle to be collected.

Lord in Thanksgiving Lord in Your Mercy

Hear our praise Hear our prayer

Prayers of the People with The Lord’s Prayer Addy Nunn

Prayer Response: Come and Fill Our Hearts (FWS 2157)

Epistle Reading Ephesians 4:1-16, NRSV

Liturgist: This is the Word of God, for the people of God.

All: Thanks be to God.

Message “Call to Union Addy Nunn

Hymns of Preparation (Outside)

The Summons (FWS 2130)

One Bread, One Body (UMH 620)

Welcome Addy Nunn

Lighting of the Christ Candle

*Responsive Call to Worship Ilene Hebble, Liturgist

Liturgist: We have come together as one.

Many Voices: One people, gathered in the name of

the one God.

Liturgist: We will worship together as one.

Many Voices: One community, giving praise and

honor to the Righteous One.

Liturgist: We are being empowered as one by One.

Many Voices: One body and one Spirit, called to the

hope of one calling,

Liturgist: one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Many Voices: one God and Parent of all who is

above all and through all and in all.

Liturgist: Now, in the name of the Three-in-One, we act

as one.

Many Voices: One people, giving witness to the

power of One.

Liturgist: Let us pray—

*Please stand as you are able

August 1, 2021 Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

Engaging our community through mission

Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings Please remember the financial needs of the church which help us continue

our ministries. Please mail your offerings to:

Foothills UMC, PO Box 7345, Bonney Lake, WA 98391

or you may give online: www.foothillsunitedmethodistchurch.org

*The Doxology will be played, but not sung.

Offertory Prayer

Almighty Giver of All Good Gifts: Grow in us the wisdom to

know that all we have to give is in our hands only because

you have given to us first.

Remind us that you have called us in Christ to be gentle,

patient, and loving – and at one with your children

everywhere. May the gifts we have been given and the gifts

we share reflect the debt of our gratitude for your many

blessings. We pray this in the holy name of Jesus, our

Lord and Savior. Amen.

Announcements

Closing Hymn (Outside) We Are Called (FWS 2172)

Sending Forth

Leader: And all God’s people said— Church Address: 17702 Cascadia Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7345 Bonney Lake, WA 98391 *Temporary Church Phone: (253) 862-1694

E-mail: foothillsumc@gmail.com Website: www.foothillsunitedmethodistchurch.org

Pastor: Rev. Jeff Mullinix Phone: (253)862-1694 email: pastorjeff.fhumc@att.net

You Are Welcome Here!

As followers of Jesus, we commit ourselves to sharing the love of Christ with all people,

pursuing justice, and standing in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.

We celebrate God’s gift of diversity and value

the wholeness made possible in community equally shared and shepherded by all. We welcome and affirm people of every age, race,

ethnicity, physical and mental ability, level of education, family structure, every gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, every

economic, immigration, marital, and social status, and so much more.

In keeping with our baptismal covenant, we are committed to resisting evil,

injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.