This Week's Bulletin
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Leader: Jacquee Lawrence
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “This World Is Not My Home” (A.E. Brumley) John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Jacquee Lawrence
*Opening Hymn "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" UMH #384
1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down;
fix in us thy humble dwelling; all thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart.
2. Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast!
Let us all in thee inherit; let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; end of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.
3. Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.
*Call to Worship
Those who love God,
God will deliver.
Those who know God by name,
God will protect.
Those who call out to God,
God will answer.
We gather this morning,
As those who trust God.
*Passing Peace of Christ TFWS #2108
“O How He Loves You and Me”
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!
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer & Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS #2007
Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you!
My heart knows how to say to you: You are holy, Lord! (Repeat)
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
*Scripture Reading Luke 16:19-31 (NIV) Jacquee Lawrence
The Rich Man and Lazarus
19 "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 "The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.' 25 "But Abraham replied, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.' 27 "He answered, 'Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.' 29 "Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.' 30 " 'No, father Abraham,' he said, 'but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.' 31 "He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.' "”
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 “It is Well with My Soul” John Kwon
(Philip Bliss)
*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: “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Rev. Sang Hun Han
SENDING FORTH
*Closing Hymn: “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH# 672
1. God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide,
uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till
we meet again.
**Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till
We meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
2. God be with you till we meet again; neath his wings securely hide
you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we
meet again.**
3. God be with you till we meet again; when life's perils thick
confound you, put his arms unfailing round you; God be with you
till we meet again. **
*Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
*Postlude “Larghetto in F” (W.A. Mozart) 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.