STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COME EVERYONE WHO THIRSTS COME TO THE WATERS…. JULY 20, 2025 Traditional Worship 10:45AM Ministers The Congregation Pastor Helen R. Oates Ministers through Music Terri Bush - Choir Director Bonnie Leonhart - Organist Minister through Service Andrew Mommessin - Sound Coordinator Sarah Sisson - Communications Director Danny Stemple - IT Specialist Order of Worship SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Welcome and Announcements Rev. Helen R. Oates Prelude Bonnie Leonhart Choral Call to Worship “Come, We That Love the Lord” (verse 1) UMH 732 Fred Moore Leader: I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Living God. People: This is the day when we rejoice in God’s act of creation. Leader: This is our Sabbath, when we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus the Christ. People: We give thanks that once more, God has brought us together, that we might refresh one another. Hymn “O How He Loves You and Me” FWS 2108 Opening Prayer Fred Moore God of this new day, we praise you with joy! You take our weary lives and refresh us with your spirit. Our lives so often seem broken and filled with despair. Heal us this day, God, and make us new. Amen. Words for the Young at Heart— Old Testament Lesson Amos 8:1-12 Fred Moore Special Music Roger and Terri Bush Joys and Concerns Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson Luke 10:38-42 Sermon “Thirsting for the Word of the Lord” Pastor Helen Receiving the Gift of Water “Living Water” Anne Wilson Anne Wilson - Living Water (Official Music Video) Response to the Word—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 Bonnie Leonhart 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 Thank you, God, for the opportunity to share in your creative and restorative work among people. Because you have blessed us, we have much to give. These offerings express our gratitude and our hope to be part of your ministry here and beyond. Amen. Benediction Postlude Bonnie Leonhart Congregational Appreciation The silk flowers on the altar this morning are presented to the glory of God by the altar guild. 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. To quench your thirst, there’s nothing like a cool cup of water on a hot day. Feeling thirsty is usually your body’s way of letting you know that it’s getting dehydrated and you need more water to stay in balance. But what does it mean if you’re thirsty all the time? Increased thirst can be a common and natural reaction to dehydration, increased salt intake, or certain medications. Water makes up about 60% of your body.