Marion United Methodist Church

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
in Kingdomtide

July 3, 2008 - 10:45 am

Order for Worship

Gathering and Announcements Lay Leader

Sharing the Love and Peace of Christ

Instrumental Call to Worship and Centering in Prayer

*Hymn God of Our Fathers 698

*Affirmation of Faith 885

Hymn The Star-Spangled Banner

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Prayer
Offertory

*Doxology Great is Thy Faithfulness (chorus only) 140

Especially for Children
Children’s Message Rita Watson
Dismissal to Children’s Worship

Thanksgiving, Praises and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

*Scripture Romans 7:15-25a

This is the Word of God for the People of God
Thanks be to God!

Morning Message On Doing What We Don’t Want To

A Service of Word and Table 12

Invitation
The United Methodist Church observes OPEN COMMUNION, affirming that this is the LORD’S TABLE. The sacrament is offered to all who draw near with faith, who desire to be in fellowship with Him and their fellow man. Whether member or guest, if your heart leads you to this table, please come — HE welcomes you, and WE welcome you here.

Confession
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer
Sharing the Bread and Cup

Altar Ministry Pairs & Spares Plus Three Class

*Closing Hymn There is a Fountain (1, 4, 5) 622

*Benediction

*Postlude

* Congregation stands as able