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WORSHIP GUIDE
MISSIONEngaging people to love and serve God in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit
MESSAGE But There’s More!“The Sending Mount”
DATEMay 17th, 2020 6th Sunday of EasterLiturgical Color | White
COMPASSION AT ST. JOHN’SCOMPASSION IN OUR ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITYOne of the things we often hear from members of our church is how much they love and appreciate the feeling of “Community” we have at St. John’s. To ensure we support that feeling, we will continue to do the small things that tell our members we care. If you know of someone or are someone who is experiencing a joy or a difficult time, we want to know about it so we can show our love. We never need to know the details, but we are happy to add someone to our prayer list, send a card, or reach out via phone call Here’s how you can let us know:
• E-mail a prayer request to the church office; [email protected]• Contact Cindy Mayhew ([email protected]) to add a name to the prayer list• Contact Gail Wien ([email protected]) to have a card sent• Contact Kyle Hern (816.820.5518 or [email protected]) for pastoral care calls.
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PRELUDE | Cantilena, from Organ Sonata in D Minor | Josef Rheinberger Prelude on “Be Thou My Vision” | Charles Callahan
WELCOME & INVITATIONS | Jim Hoffman
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OPENING HYMN | Be Thou My Vision | UMH 451
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OPENING PRAYER (In Unison): Allie CobbO Lord God, who has called us your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown, give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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HYMN OF PRAISE | All My Hope is Firmly Founded | UMH 132 (1, 3, and 4)
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CHILDREN’S MOMENT
PRAYER CONCERNS Maxine Brown | Mother of Diane Brown Dennis Hudson Kathy Colombo Maurice Wilson | Brother of Diane Blackwelder Worldwide Pandemic Sandy & Michael Haggard | Cousins of Jill Gardner Leona Schaefer | Wife of John Schaefer Cooper Cobb and the Cobb Family Polly and David Wallace |Parents of Grace Mott Charles (Cy) Moyer | Brother of Ruth Gerald Carol Darnell | Friends of Miller Family Rebecca Williams | Barbara and Chris Mueller’s daughter Janet Long | Sister of Barbara Mueller Brenda Baldwin | Kitchen Manager for Neighbor 2 Neighbor Beth Rhodes | Co-worker of Sandy Hackler Bob Weaverling Kay Carter Kathy Little Beth Claxon Nick Tourtellot | A Close Friend of Joe & Beverly Casper Monique and Hope | Family of Margaret Hoffman Hugh Tewis | Stepfather to Laura Kozisek Bob & Virginia Lambright Lee Burner | Friend of Barbara Larsen Phyllis Schultz | Sister of Mary Lou Turner Cecile | Aunt of Julia Soxman Lisa Demaree | Friend of Allie Williams Those in Hospice Care, their families, and caregivers Craig Morehouse | Brother of Dale Morehouse Those Dealing with Dementia, their families & caregivers UMC Hospice Program in Mongolia Our Pastors & Other Church Leaders Heartland District Superintendent, Jim Simpson Missouri Conference Bishop, Bob Farr Lihonzwane UMC in Mozambique and Pastor Lidia Juliao Vilanculo Ponca Indian UMC at White Eagle
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The Village of La Grecia in Nicaragua Worldwide Unrest and Persecution Those who live on the margins of society Those serving in the Military and all First Responders Those impacted by natural disasters Those suffering at the hands of others
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.
SOLO | How Great His Love | words and music by Ruth Elaine Schram, 2007Sarah Curtis, mezzo soprano; Dale Morehouse, piano
Full of awe and wonder, this song of reverent faith opens quietly. It builds in intensity as the verses rise in successive keys, warmly supported by the artful accompaniment. Lyrical and reflective, it’s a gift of love for our gracious, compassionate God. Ruth Elaine Schram (b. 1956) wrote her first song at the age of twelve, and now has over 2,000 published works, selling over seventeen million copies of her music. Her songs have also appeared on such diverse television shows as “The 700 Club” and HBO’s acclaimed series “The Sopranos.”
How great His love, how great His mercy, to choose the path that leads to Calvary;To drink the cup of pain and sorrow; how great His love, how great His love for me.
How great His love, the love of God, the Father, to choose a plan that sends His only SonTo live with us, to walk among us; how great His love, how great His love for us.
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SCRIPTURE | Matthew 28:16-20 | CEB
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to go. When they saw him, they worshipped him, but some doubted. Jesus came near and spoke to them, “I’ve received all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I’ve commanded you. Look, I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.”
READER | The Word of God for the people of GodPEOPLE | Thanks be to God
REFRAIN: How great His love, how great His love, That He should call us His children, that He should give us Jesus;
How great His love, how great His love for us.
How great His love, how gen’rous His compassion, to meet our need before we knew to ask;To call our names, to beckon us to follow;
how great His love, how great His love for us. REFRAIN
MESSAGE | But There’s More! “The Sending Mount” | Jim Hoffman
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ANTHEM | Prayer of Mother Teresa | music by Craig Courtney, 2019Quire in Quarantine; Dale Morehouse, pianist and conductor
Mother Teresa prayed these words every day after Communion with her Sisters of Charity. This setting by Craig Courtney is rich, deep and compelling. It perfectly matches the depth of the prayer, as an ever-increasing musical intensity draws us closer to full surrender.
Lord, help me spread Your fragrance wherever I go. Flood my soul with Your Spirit and life.
Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly
that my life may be only a radiance of Yours.
Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I know will feel Your presence in my soul.
Let them look up and see no longer me but only You.(words by Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
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HYMN OF SENDING FORTH | Seek Ye First | UMH 405
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POSTLUDE
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIESNEIGHBOR 2 NEIGHBORWe are still taking donations and we will have volunteers at the church for drop-off again next weekend. Please see the times and location below: St. John’s United Methodist Church6900 Ward ParkwayKansas City, MO 64113 Needs for Neighbor 2 Neighbor:
• Protein - Vienna Sausages, tuna, spaghetti meatballs (small cans), lunchables, jerky, bologna, cheese. Right now they do not need peanut butter & Jelly. You can make sandwiches, bag them & bring, or just bring everything to make the sandwiches.
• Snack Foods - chips, trail mix or nuts in individual packages, packages of crackers, granola type bars, individual small boxes of cereal
• Fruit - Fresh Fruit Only• Desserts - Packaged desserts are not needed. However, home baked goods are greatly
appreciated and the people in need at Neighbor 2 Neighbor appreciate them. • Beverages - Bottled Water, individual juice packages & beverages• Other - coffee cups; ground coffee, powdered creamer, sugar; water• Clothing - ladies underwear; jeans for men and women or casual summer pants
Friday, 5/22 | 3 PM to 4 PMSaturday, 5/23 | 10 AM to 11 AM
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HARVESTERSHarvesters us the Kansas City regions only Food Bank. It supports over 720 member agencies in providing food directly to people in need throughout our area. Currently the network is experiencing an overall increase of 45% in the number of clients coming to the pantries and meal programs. In addition the need of all these households is increasing as well with all the closures and layoffs that will likely not be ending soon. To meet the need Harvesters is needing to purchase food at an unprecedented rate increasing costs by 400% to cover the need. If you are able please consider donating at https://www.harvesters.org/. Thank you for your on-going generosity.
EASTER PRAISE MINI-CONCERT SERIESEach week of the Easter season, our Director of Music Ministry, Dale Morehouse, and our congregation’s soloists will present 20-minute programs of hymns, psalms, spirituals, and various songs of inspiration. These vocal and piano solos are chosen to uplift our lives in this new world, and we are so grateful for singers’ talents and their willingness to share them. The performances will posted to our Facebook page on Fridays at 11:00 AM and included each week on the Friday Ministry News which is sent out on Friday Mornings. If you are not subscribed to our weekly e-newsletter but would like to be please e-mail the church office at [email protected].
VINCE GOVER, baritone (May 22)Mark Hayes Joshua Fit the Battle of JerichoJoe Darion and Mitch Leigh The Impossible Dream, from THE MAN OF LA MANCHAAlan Menken/Dan Coates The Colors of the Wind, from POCHAHONTAS*Gilbert and Sullivan My Name is John Wellington Wells, from THE SORCERER
* = Piano Solo
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIESBABY GRACE OF KANSAS CITYWe appreciate all of you who have been helping us supply diapers and wipes for Baby Grace families. Diapers can be dropped off on Friday, 5/22, 3 PM - 4 PM or Saturday, 5/23, 10 AM - 11 AM.
Before you purchase diapers, please text or call Ruth Gerald: 847-650-1141(cell) or e-mail her at [email protected] to determine what sizes are needed. Right now we are overstocked on some sizes and missing the sizes that we need most to meet the needs of our families. Baby Grace will happily reimburse you for the cost. We can also help you with brands and where to find the best prices.
Thank you for helping us work around the limited numbers that we can purchase at one time.
SENIOR PASTORJim Hoffman | Ext [email protected]
ORGANIST ANDDIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIESDale [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN, YOUTHAND FAMILY MINISTRIESAllie Cobb | Ext [email protected]
MINISTER OF PASTORAL CAREKyle Hern | 816.820.5518 [email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE MANAGER Jessica Gattorna | Ext [email protected]
PARENTS DAY OUT | PRESCHOOL
DIRECTORJill Gardner | [email protected]
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