This Week's Bulletin
15th Sunday After Pentecost
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Aaron Lewis
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
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Prelude “Prepare Our Heart” John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Aaron Lewis
*Opening Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” UMH #474
1. Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired,
I am weak, I am worn; through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light:
** Refrain: Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.
2. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near, when my life is almost gone, hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall.**
3. When the darkness appears and the night draws near, and the day is past and gone, at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand.**
*Call to Worship
When the storms of life rage, where do we turn?
We look to Jesus, who commands the wind and the waves.
When fear overwhelms us, who will calm our hearts?
We trust in Christ, whose words bring peace.
When the waters rise and the night grows dark, who will stay with us?
The One whom even the sea obeys is in the boat with us.
Come, people of God
Let us worship the Lord of wind and wave, the Savior who
brings stillness and peace.
Passing Peace of Christ “O How He Loves…” TFWS #2108
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message Melanie Bomersback
Children’s Church Joni Javier
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn “I Will Call upon the Lord” TFWS# 2002
I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised. So shall I be
saved from my enemies. I will call upon the Lord. (Repeat)
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
*Scripture Reading Mark 4:35-41 Aaron Lewis
Jesus Calms the Storm
35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
Offertory Anthem “My Mother's Bible” John Kwon
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #UMH 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures
here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
Gracious God, help us remember that all belongs to you. Take these offerings and use them for your glory. Take our lives, and use us, always and everywhere, for your glory. In Christ’s name. Amen.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Message: “Sleep in the Storm” Rev. Sang Hun Han
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn: “Grace Alone” TFWS #2162
1. Every promise we can make, every prayer and step of faith, every
difference we will make is only by his grace. Every mountain we will
climb, every ray of hope we shine, every blessing left behind is only
by his grace.
** Refrain: Grace alone which God supplies, strength unknown he will
provide. Christ in us our Cornerstone; we will go forth in grace alone.
2. Every soul we long to reach, every heart we hope to teach,
everywhere we share his peace is only by his grace. Every loving
word we say, every tear we wipe away, every sorrow turned to praise
is only by his grace. **
*Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
*Postlude John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.