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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
STONY CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 734.482.0240 *
[email protected] * www.stonycreekumc.org
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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 5, 2020 9:00 A.M.
Welcome guests, visitors, members, and friends: we appreciate
having you join us online for worship today!
We hope that once the restrictions on gatherings are lifted that
you will join us in-person for worship,
fellowship, and more! And we pray that you always feel welcome
to return to Stony Creek UMC! If our church
or Pastor Michael can ever be of assistance to you or your
family, please do not hesitate to call upon us.
PRELUDE
WELCOME
COMMUNITY SHARING
SONG “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” UMH #361
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Give praise to God!
People: Praise the Lord, for it is God who saves….
L: It is God who forgives….
P: It is God who delivers….
All: Give thanks and praise to the Lord!
SONG “My Hope is Built” UMH #368
OPENING PRAYER
People: O God who is our strength, you have protected us from
those who would seek to oppress us. You
have shielded us from those who would seek to destroy the good
gifts you have put in us. Your love and
power never fail. Thanks and praise to you, our safety and
stronghold. We exalt you, O God, majestic in
holiness, for there is none like you. Amen.
OFFERING
For those of you who regularly bring your offerings and tithes
in person, please consider mailing those in to the
church if you are able, as bills and payroll still need to be
made, and cannot be made without your faithful
support, even in this time of social distancing.
PASTORAL PRAYERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CALL TO CONFESSION
Leader: Let us confess our sins to God who forgives and saves.
If you would please join me now in our prayer
of confession.
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
People: Gracious and loving God, you lived for us—we have not
lived for you. You have forgiven us—we
have not forgiven others. You have loved us—we have not loved
ourselves nor have we loved one another.
Take pity on us and forgive us, God. Help us to forgive. Help us
to live for you. Help us to love through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSIONAL PRAYERS
DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
Leader: People of God, our sins are forgiven. God is merciful
and gracious and is Lord of us all. Reconciled to
the God who loves us, let us live and love through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
People: Holy God, your Word is strong and leads our feet to your
holy dwelling place. Strengthen and
guide us with your Word through the power of your Holy Spirit;
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 3:12-17 (NRSV)
12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves
with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness,
and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a
complaint against another, forgive each other; just
as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above
all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds
everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of
Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you
were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of
Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish
one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts
sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name
of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the
Father through him.
Reader: The Word of God for the People of God.
People: Thanks be to God. SONG “To God Be the Glory” UMH #98
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)
Forgiveness
21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of
the church sins against me, how often should
I forgive? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “Not
seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven
times.
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
23 “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a
king who wished to settle accounts with his
slaves. 24 When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten
thousand talents was brought to him; 25 and,
as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together
with his wife and children and all his possessions,
and payment to be made. 26 So the slave fell on his knees before
him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I
will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the lord
of that slave released him and forgave him the
debt. 28 But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of
his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred
denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you
owe.’ 29 Then his fellow slave fell down and
pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’
30 But he refused; then he went and threw him
into prison until he would pay the debt. 31 When his fellow
slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly
distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that
had taken place. 32 Then his lord summoned him and
said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt
because you pleaded with me. 33 Should you not
have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?’ 34
And in anger his lord handed him over to be
tortured until he would pay his entire debt. 35 So my heavenly
Father will also do to every one of you, if you do
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
MESSAGE “Hello, My Name Is...: What About the 78th Time?” Pastor
Michael
SONG “Amazing Grace” UMH #378
BENEDICTION
Leader: Walk in the strength and confidence that God guides your
feet. Therefore, live for God—show mercy
and love one another. May the God who protects and defends keep
you in safety, mercy, and love. In the name
of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Go in
peace.
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Pastor: Rev. Michael W. Vollmer Choir & Praise Band: Theresa
Brtva & Katy Bunyea
Pianist/Organist: Tammy Thayer Sound Technician: Rich Brtva
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Pastor’s Public Office Hours:
Monday TBA
Tuesday TBA
Wednesday TBA
Thursday TBA
Friday Sabbath
If you would like to setup an appointment with Pastor Michael
during or
outside his office hours, please contact the church office via
phone or email.
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
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Stony Creek United Methodist Church: We are called into deeper,
meaningful, authentic relationships with God and with
people. We strive to be this community's catalyst for allowing
that growth to take place by offering ourselves to the world
in service, prayer, and fellowship.
