STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Luke 10:2, ESV *Pray earnestly to the Lord of the Harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. July 6, 2025 Traditional Worship 10:45 AM Ministers The Congregation Pastor Helen R. Oates Ministers through Music Terri Bush - Choir Director Bonnie Leonhart - Organist Ministers through Service Andrew Mommessin - Sound Coordinator Sarah Sisson - Communications Director Danny Stemple - IT Specialist Order of Worship FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST COMMUNION SUNDAY Welcome and Announcements Rev. Helen R. Oates Prelude Bonnie Leonhart Choral Call to Worship “I Come with Joy” (vs. 1 & 3) from Glatians 6:14-15 UMH 617 Greg Bolton Leader: But as for me, God forbid that I should boast about anything except for the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. People: The world has been crucified to me through him, and I have been crucified to the world. Leader: Being circumcised or not being circumcised doesn’t mean anything. People: What matters is a new creation. Opening Prayer Greg Bolton Gracious God, whose strength is made perfect in our weakness, we thank you that you that you desire our love and gratitude more than our perfection and that the sacrifice that you accept is a humble spirit. Help us to trust in your grace which reaches out to us in Jesus Christ as we gather at his table. Amen Old Testament Lesson II Kings 5:1-14 Greg Bolton Special Music Spirit Song/I Love You Lord Arr. Hayes Bonnie Leonhart Joys and Concerns Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Sermon “God of the Harvest” Pastor Helen Hymn “In Remembrance of Me” FWS 2254 Response to the Word—Service of Holy Communion Page 15 Response to Receiving—Our Affirmation of Faith, The Apostle’s 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. Offertory How Great Thou Art Bonnie Leonhart** Arr. Hayes Thank you for continuing to support the ministries of Stout Memorial. Those joining us online can take time to give as well. Giving can be done on our website at www.stoutmemorial.org/give. Doxology UMH 94 Prayer of Dedication May our offerings, O God, build up the family of faith and extend your grace to the world beyond. Help us not to grow weary in doing good but to serve with joy and perseverance, trusting that the harvest of your Spirit will bear fruit in due season. Unite us as your new creation, made whole through Christ’s love and empowered by your Spirit. In gratitude, we dedicate all that we have and all that we are. Amen Benediction Congregational Appreciation The flowers this morning are presented to the glory of God by Carolyn and Greg Bolton In honor of John and MaryCatherine Bolton. If you would like to help place flowers on the Altar, consider a donation to the flower fund. The altar guild would like to invite you to sponsor the altar flowers. Each vase costs $25. When you sponsor the altar flowers, you may do so in memory or in honor of someone or a special event or anniversary. Go to stoutmemorial.org/altarflowers for more information. The Stout Memorial Altar Flower ministry needs smiling faces to deliver Sunday flowers. A sign-up sheet is on the welcome desk in the Gathering space along with directions for delivery. Presenting flowers helps to create smiles. Our Mission: We exist to see all people find Hope, Healing, and Wholeness through Jesus Christ. A song from the popular musical “Wicked” is an acknowledgment of a deep and lasting connection, of the impact that a person can make on another life. It is titled “For Good,” and composer Stephen Schwartz considers it one of the best songs he’s ever written. “I've heard it said / that people come into our lives for a reason / bringing something we must learn / and we are led / to those who help us most to grow / if we let them / and we help them in return // Well, I don't know if I believe that's true / but I know I'm who I am today / because I knew you…”