This Week's Bulletin
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Leader: Pat Buchenot
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “Grow a Little Tree” John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Pat Buchenot
*Opening Hymn "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee " UMH #89
1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
2. All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.
3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest,
well-spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine;
teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.
*Call to Worship
God is our strength!
Sing it loud.
Christ is our joy!
Shout it for all to hear.
Sing of love and grace!
Shout of mercy and truth!
Sing of God’s goodness!
Shout of Christ’s love!
*Passing Peace of Christ TFWS #2108
“O How He Loves You and Me”
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer & Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn “Grace Alone” TFWS #2192
1. Every promise we can make, every prayer and step of faith,
every difference we will make is only by his grace. Every mountain
we will climb, every ray of hope we shine, every blessing left behind
is only by his grace.
** Refrain: Grace alone which God supplies, strength unknown he
will provide. Christ in us our Cornerstone; we will go forth in grace
alone.
2. Every soul we long to reach, every heart we hope to teach,
everywhere we share his peace is only by his grace. Every loving
word we say, every tear we wipe away, every sorrow turned to
praise is only by his grace. **
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 14:1, 7-14 (NIV) Pat Buchenot
Jesus at a Pharisee’s House
14 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched.
7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. 9 If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. 10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. 11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
12 Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
Offertory Anthem “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)” John Kwon
(Andre Crouch)
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures
here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication-
Gracious God, help us remember that all belongs to you. Take
these offerings and use them for your glory. Take our lives,
and use us, always and everywhere, for your glory. In Christ’s
name, Amen.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Message: “The Table” Rev. Sang Hun Han
HOLY COMMUNION & SENDING FORTH
Holy Communion- A Service of Word and Table Screen
Prayer after Communion:
Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
*Closing Hymn: “Christ for the World We Sing” UMH #568
1. Christ for the world we sing, the world to Christ we bring, with
loving zeal; the poor, and them that mourn, the faint and overborne,
sinsick and sorrow-worn, whom Christ doth heal.
2. Christ for the world we sing, the world to Christ we bring, with
fervent prayer; the wayward and the lost, by restless passions
tossed, redeemed at countless cost, from dark despair.
3. Christ for the world we sing, the world to Christ we bring, with one accord; with us the work to share, with us reproach to dare, with us
the cross to bear, for Christ our Lord.
Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude Anglican Hymn John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.