“Bad Habits Are Hard to Break”
July 5, 2020
5th Sunday after Pentecost
L A T E S T I N F O R M A T I O N
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07/02 Visual Announcements (Video) (PDF)
Good Shepherd Meeting Rooms (Full List PDF)
June Finance Update (PDF)
Church Office: (630) 830-3003 / Pastor Cell: (312) 715-8752
Bring a candle in your worship space to symbolize the light of Christ. Click on the links below to access the content for your worship-in-place experience. If you have difficulty accessing any of the content, please let Pastor Megan know.
T H E P E A C E O F C H R I S T B E W I T H Y O U.
Prelude (Video)…..….…………………..Cares Chorus FWS #2215
Listen and center yourself for worship. If you are so moved, sing or hum along.
Call to Worship WSL 65 (adapt.)
Jesus said, “Come unto me all you who are weary and I will give you rest.”
We long for our souls to rest in the peace which Jesus gives.
Jesus also said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.” We seek to learn from the God of all knowledge.
Jesus said,” My woke is easy, and my burden is light.”
As we worship, we cast our burden on the Savior who bears our burdens and lightens our load.
Opening Prayer BOW 476 (adapt.)
O holy and merciful God, we confess that we have not always taken upon ourselves the yoke of obedience, nor been willing to seek and to do your perfect will. We have not loved you with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength, neither have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. You have called to us in the needs of others, and we have passed unheeding on our way. In the pride of our hearts, and our unwillingness to repent, we have turned away from the cross of Christ, and grieved your Holy Spirit. Thank your for your redeeming grace that restores us to your glory. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
*Welcoming the Light of Christ
Light your candle to symbolize the light of Christ in the world, in your life, and in your space.
Opening Songs (Video with Captions) (Hymnal Page)………..……………………………..Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH #400
(Video with Lyrics)…………………………………..Come to the Table
Passing of the Peace If you are with others, Pass the Peace in ways that do not require physical contact. For ideas click here.
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Centering Song (Video with Captions) (Hymnal Page)……….……….…………………………… Just as I Am Without One Plea UMH #357
Gospel Reading (Video) (Audio) (Text)……………Romans 7:15-25 CEB
………….…………….……………………………….………….Read by Tammy White
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Good News for Kids (Bible Story Song Video) (Full Sunday School Lesson with Coloring Pages, Craft Ideas, and Songs)
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Song of Preparation (Video with Captions)………Change My Heart, O God FWS #2152
Living in Faith Everyday (Video) (Audio) (Text)…………….
“Bad Habits Are Hard to Break”.……………..……….Rev. Megan Dean Tobola
Offertory (Audio)…………….. America the Beautiful………….…………..……………………………………………………………Played by Tatiana Kuznetsov
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Doxology (Text) (Instrumental Video)
Prayers of the People—10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.
**Communion will be celebrated this week. Please have your elements ready! For this week’s songs, click here.
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If you have care needs, we have a Care Team ready to help! Contact the office or Pastor Megan’s cell: (312) 715-8752.
The Lord’s Prayer ~ Bishop Sally Dyck and the NIC Cabinet (Video) (Audio)
Our 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.
*Following the Light of Christ
You can choose to either keep your candle burning throughout the day, or extinguish it as you sing/listen.
Closing Song (Video with Lyrics)……………………………………………………….……………………………………………… Just a Closer Walk with Thee FWS #2158
Benediction (Audio)
Worship Resources Used: Ministry Matters, United Methodist Hymnal, United Methodist Book of Worship, Worship & Song
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