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Sunday, July 14, 2019

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gathering Music

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

Musical Introduction and Meditation

Poem by Shirley Eren Murray;

Music by Calvin Hampton                             #587

Through all the world a hungry Christ must scavenge far for daily bread.

Must beg the rich for crumb and crust – We are the rich, the daily fed.

Beyond the church, a leper Christ takes each untouchable by hand,

Gives hope to those who have no trust, whose stigma is our social brand.

Musical Interlude and Meditation

In torture cell, a prisoner Christ

for justice and for truth must cry

To free the innocent oppressed

while we at liberty pass by.

We do not know you, beggar Christ,

we do not recognize your sores,

We do not see, for we are blind;

forgive us, touch us, make us yours.

Musical Interlude

Hymn:       God of Grace and God of Glory               # 436    

Gathering Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Sorrows

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings:

Amos 7:7-17

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon:   We’re All in the Ditch:  The Good Samaritan Recast

Rev. M. Michael Morse

Hymn:              Let Justice Flow Like Streams                    #588

Responsive Sharing

Offertory Music    

Sung Response:                                                             #785

We give you but your own, whate’er the gift may be

All that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully

Hymn:  From the Crush of Wealth and Power        #552

Benediction

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer Schedule:  10am worship July and August.  

This Sunday, July 14th

10:00am – Worship led by Rev. M. Michael Morse

11:00 – Potluck Brunch

Sunday, July 21st – Worship led by Rev. Samantha Tuttle

Sunday, July 28th – Worship led by Rev. Michael Lyle

Backyard Fencing Underway:  Over the next few weeks, Andrew Potter and Lovettsville Troop 962 are building a wooden fence behind the Fellowship Hall along with two benches and raised flower beds along the side fence. They intend to be done before VBS. Wow. Community!!!

Inova Blood Drive Saturday, July 20th: 9:30-2pm. Please see your email from Allison Harteis and follow the sign-up link.

Vacation Bible School! July 22nd – July 26th

See website for enrollment and volunteer information.

Adult EL Classes:  Saturdays at 12 noon during August.  

Free English Language classes are offered in the St. James Fellowship Hall. No registration required. If popular, classes will be offered indefinitely.

Lovettsville Food Bank Donations: Please bring non-perishable food items to church. Thank you, Tena Brass, for taking our donations.

Childcare is available during services in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you to Greta and Katie for your gracious care! 

Rev. M. Michael Morse, Sea Raven, The Good Samaritan