This Week's Bulletin
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Leader: Pat Buchenot
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude Joni Javier Greetings Rev. Debbie Fisher
Announcements Pat Buchenot
*Opening Hymn "Lift High The Cross" UMH #159
**Refrain: Lift high the cross the love of Christ proclaim till all the
world adore his sacred name.
1. Come Christians follow this triumphant sign. The hosts of God
in unity combine. **
2. Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the
seal of him who died. **
3. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised,
draw the world to thee.**
*Call to Worship
The Word has come for us from God,
Who promises to shelter us under the wings of hope and grace.
The Word has come to us from Jesus,
Who encourages us to remember the Good News we have
received.
The Word flows to us from the Spirit,
Who reminds us to place our hope and trust in God.
*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)
Prayer Hymn “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” TFWS #2158
1. I am weak, but thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee.
**Refrain: Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
daily walking close to thee: Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
2. Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares
Who with me my burden shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none
but thee. **
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 16:19-31 (NIV) Pat Buchenot
The Rich Man and Lazarus
19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’
25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’ 27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ 29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ 30 “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ 31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”
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 Joni Javier
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Prayer of Dedication
God of all good gifts, we thank you for showing us how to care for each other. May these gifts lead to great feasting for those who usually have no banquets set before them. May these gifts be used to make our congregation a place of welcome, of sanctuary, and of prayer for all people. Grant us grateful hearts, Oh God, in the name of the one who came to draw all people to himself, Jesus our Christ. 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: “A Topsy-Turvy World” Rev. Fisher
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: “Lord, You Give The Great Commission” UMH #584
1. Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity.
**Refrain: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry.
2. Lord, You call us to your ser¬vice: “In my name bap¬tize and teach.” That the world may trust your pro¬mise, life abun¬dant meant for each, give us all new fer¬vor, draw us closer in com¬mun¬ity. **
3. Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us share your children's liberty. **
Benediction Rev. Debbie Fisher
Postlude Joni Javier
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.