Order of Worship for Sunday, June 4th 2023

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Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Leader: Beloved community, let us gather in the presence of our loving God.
People: We gather, finding hope and confidence in God's presence.

Leader:  Just as Christ trusted God’s will even to the cross.
People: The Father exalted him to the highest heaven.

Leader: As we do God's will, we discover the capacity to face every challenge.
People: For we work not by our strength but by God’s alone.

Opening Hymn

Great is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140

Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, we confess that there have been moments when we have sought to rely on your strength to fulfill our own desires. We have asked for your help, not for the sake of your kingdom, but for the fulfillment of our selfish ambitions. We acknowledge our flawed understanding and our misguided priorities. Forgive us, Lord, for seeking our will above yours. Grant us the grace to align our desires with your perfect will, that we may find true fulfillment in serving you and others. Transform our hearts and redirect our motives according to your loving purpose. Amen.

Words of Assurance

If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleans us from all unrighteousness.

Thanks Be to God.

Passing of the Peace

First Reading:

Isaiah 12:2-6

Second Reading:

Philippians 4:1-13

Sermon:

I Can Do All Things Through a Verse Taken Out of Context by Pastor Kevin Rutledge

Hymn of Response

One Bread, One Body UMH 620

Tithes and Offerings

Give Now

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94

Offertory Prayer

Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer

Announcements

Closing Hymn

Take My Life, and Let It Be UMH 399

Benediction

Said Each Week as A Communal Prayer:
Send to us all the people who feel unwanted and unloved in other places, and if they can't come to us, send us to them.

Postlude

This Week's Reading Plan

Day: Reading:
Monday Greetings and Partnership: Philippians 1:1-6
Tuesday Christ's Humility and Exaltation: Philippians 2:5-11
Wednesday Pressing Toward the Goal: Philippians 3:12-16
Thursday Citizenship in Heaven: Philippians 3:17-21
Friday Rejoicing in the Lord: Philippians 4:1-7
Saturday God's Provision and Final Greetings: Philippians 4:8-23
Sunday The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12

Reflections and Caring Conversations

Please use the prompts and prayers below to aid you in your devotions for this week.

  • Evening Prayer: Loving God, as the day draws to a close, we come before you with gratitude for the blessings and challenges we have experienced. Grant us restful sleep and renewed strength for the journey ahead. May your presence abide with us, bringing peace to our hearts and guiding us in your will. Amen.

  • Guided Question 1: How have you sought to rely on God's strength to fulfill your own desires? Reflect on instances when you have asked for God's help, not for the sake of His kingdom, but for the fulfillment of your selfish ambitions.

  • Guided Question 2: How can you align your desires with God's perfect will? Consider ways in which you can actively seek to align your heart's desires with God's loving purpose and seek His guidance in making decisions.

  • Guided Question 3: How does the concept of working not by your own strength but by God's alone resonate with you? Reflect on times when you have relied solely on your own abilities and how embracing God's strength can bring about a different perspective and outcome.

Featured Upcoming Events:

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Every year we decorate the sanctuary with fresh flowers for Easter. The paper order form was in church, but you can also place your order online. Orders are due by April 13.

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on 4/6/2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM

"Join us at 'Next Steps,' our recurring gathering where we explore the future of our church's ministry and your role within it. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact by plugging into our diverse ministries."

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on 4/9/2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

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Please join us for our spring festival and open house! This is an event to get our new childcare program Berwyn Early Learning Academy known to our community, friends and families! We are partnering with our current nursery school BUMNS and the Berwyn United Methodist Church to make this a fun filled family event!! Please sign up if you are interested in attending! We will have Games, prizes, arts & crafts, treats, an easter egg hunt, and even a special guest!! We hope to see you all there!

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Monthly Food Distribution at Trinity House

on 4/28/2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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The Next Two Weeks at Berwyn UMC:

Date: Time: Summary
Apr 03 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Order Your Easter Flowers Learn More
Apr 06 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Apr 06 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Apr 06 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Next Steps Learn More
Apr 06 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Confirmation Learn More
Apr 08 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Apr 08 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Leadership Team Meeting Learn More
Apr 08 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Apr 09 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch and Learn with Pastor Kevin Learn More
Apr 09 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
Apr 13 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Every Topic Considered Small Group Learn More
Apr 13 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Weekly Worship Learn More
Apr 13 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spring Festival & Open House Learn More
Apr 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Learn More
Apr 15 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Troop 181 Meeting Learn More
Apr 16 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steps to Freedom - Women's AA Meeting Learn More
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