This Week's Bulletin
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Pat Buchenot
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “God is Everywhere” John Kwon
(F.H. Williams)
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Pat Buchenot
Opening Hymn “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought” UMH #128
1. He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly
comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand
that leadeth me.
**Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me, by his own hand he leadeth
me; his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me.
2. Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where
Eden's bowers bloom, by waters still, o'er troubled sea, still 'tis his
hand that leadeth me. **
3. Lord, I would place my hand in thine, nor ever murmur nor repine;
content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me. **
Call to Worship
Jesus set his face toward Jerusalem, walking faithfully in the way
of God's purpose.
We come to follow Christ with willing hearts and steadfast faith.
Christ calls us to leave behind whatever keeps us from fully
trusting God.
We come seeking the courage to answer Christ's call.
Though the journey is not always easy, God's grace is sufficient
for every step.
We place our hope in the One who leads us in the way of life.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, who calls us to love, to serve, and
to follow.
With joy and commitment, let us worship 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 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS# 2129
1. I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning back.
2. The world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross before me; the world behind me, the cross behind me, No turning back, no turning back.
3. Though none go with me, still I will follow; though none go with me, still I will follow; though none go with me, still I will follow; No turning back, no turning back.
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 9:51-62 Pat Buchenot
Samaritan Opposition
51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56 Then he and his disciples went to another village.
The Cost of Following Jesus
57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”
59 He said to another man, “Follow me.”
But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”
62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
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 “Ashokan Farewell” (Jay Ungar) Sherry Allen
*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
Accept, O Lord, these offerings your people make to you, and grant that the work to which they are devoted may prosper under
your guidance, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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: “But First...” Rev. Sang Hun Han
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord” UMH# 593
1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in deepest sin my hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
**Refrain:
Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of
stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them,
Whom shall I send? **
3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? **
*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.