This Week's Bulletin
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Leader: Sherry Allen
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “Grow a Little Tree” John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Sherry Allen
*Opening Hymn "O How I Love Jesus" UMH #170
1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth;
it sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth.
**Refrain:
O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus,
because he first loved me!
2. It tells me of a Savior's love, who died to set me free;
it tells me of his precious blood, the sinner's perfect plea. **
3. It tells of one whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe;
who in each sorrow bears a part that none can bear below. **
*Call to Worship
Come, let us worship the God who calls us to live with courage and faith.
We come with open hearts, ready to hear God’s Word.
Jesus calls us to make a decision and to follow him faithfully, even
when the path is difficult.
We choose to follow Christ and place our lives in his hands.
Jesus came to bring the fire of God’s truth into the world.
May the fire of the Holy Spirit awaken our hearts and renew
our faith.
Jesus calls us to recognize the signs of God’s presence and to
respond with faithfulness.
Open our eyes, Lord, that we may see your work among us.
Even when following Christ brings challenges, conflict, or division,
God remains with us.
Give us courage to stand for truth and grace to love
one another.
Come, let us worship Jesus Christ, who calls us to a life of
faithful decision and wholehearted devotion.
We worship the Lord with open hearts and willing spirits!
*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 “We Walk by Faith” TFWS #2196
1. We walk by faith, and not by sight: No gracious words we hear
of him who spoke as none e'er spoke, but we believe him near.
2. We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod;
yet in his promise we rejoice, and cry, "My Lord and God!"
3. Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound;
to call on you when you are near. and seek where you are found.
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 12:49-56 (NIV) Sherry Allen
Not Peace but Division
49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51 Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52 From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”
Interpreting the Times
54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. 55 And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. 56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don’t know how to interpret this present time?
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 “The Lord’s Prayer “ 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: “Division by Decision” Rev. Sang Hun Han
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn: “O Jesus, I Have Promised” UMH #396
1. O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my friend. I shall not fear the battle if thou
art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide.
2. O let me feel thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me,
around me and within; but Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my
soul from sin.
3. O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the
storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of
my soul.
Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude Anglican Hymn 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.