Jacksons Grove United Methodist Church of Landrum
8th Sunday after Pentecost July 20, 2008
Prelude
Ms. Lena Duncan, OrganistWelcome / Announcements
Rev. Mike Bowers, PastorInvocation
Rev. BowersGathering Hymn
The Church in the Wildwood Cokesbury # 121Hymn
Praise to the Lord, The Almighty UM Hymnal # 139The Apostles’ Creed –Traditional version
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of Heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Responsive Reading
from Psalm 139 UM Hymnal # 854Morning Prayers:
Rev. BowersSilent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Moments with the Children and Youth
Marvin Lee BeachOffertory and Doxology
Hymn
Blessed Assurance UM Hymnal # 369Scripture Lessons
Marvin Lee Beach, ReaderGenesis 28:10-19a; Romans 8:12-25
Gospel Reading
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Rev. Bowers, ReaderSermon:
"Deal or No Deal" Rev. BowersParting Hymn
He Leadeth Me Cokesbury # 35Benediction
Rev. BowersPostlude
Ms. DuncanThe minister and members of Jacksons Grove church are always delighted to welcome visitors to this special sanctuary for worship, study and fellowship. Please introduce yourself to us and let us celebrate your presence among us! Come back soon and often. If we can help you in any way, please let us know.
The flowers on our altar this morning are given to the glory of God by Margo and Terry Savage in loving memory of Margo’s father, Paul Crowe.
Please join us next Sunday, July 27th at 9:30 am for a time of Bible Study where the topic will focus on The Hebrew Prophets. You can prepare by reading the book of Amos. Our next worship service will be held on August 3rd 2008 at 9:30 am.
Jacksons Grove UMC is a community church. Our historical identity is of the Methodist tradition. Those who worship here represent a wide variety of faith groups. In a broader sense we are a community church that attempts to provide meaningful worship experiences and fellowship to the larger Christian community.
The thrust of our mission is to challenge and equip God’s people to be actively involved in their community and the world at large. You will find your fellow worshippers at Jacksons Grove to be a diverse and talented group who participates in a variety of ministries and activities. We believe that followers of Jesus Christ should be good neighbors and citizens, both in word and deed.
Normal Service and Program Schedule:
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays Worship Service, 9:30 am
2nd & 4th Sundays Bible Study, 9:30 am
Website: www.jacksonsgrove.org
Rev. Mike Bowers, Pastor, Jacksons Grove UMC
170 Galloway Road, Wellford, SC 29385–9781
Work – (864) 587-4220 bowersme@smcsc.edu
Home – (864) 439-0020 bowe7551@bellsouth.net
Mobile – (864) 316-1784