This Week's Bulletin
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Sherry Allen
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “I Love You Lord” John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Sherry Allen
Opening Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH #577
1. God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power;
crown your ancient Church's story, bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for
the facing of this hour.
2. Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail his ways!
Fears and doubts too long have bound us-- free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of
these days, for the living of these days.
3. Heal your children's warring madness, bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal, lest we miss your kingdom's goal.
Call to Worship
Who is our neighbor?
Every person created in the image of God.
What does God require of us?
To love God with all that we are and to love our neighbors as
ourselves.
Who shows us the way?
Jesus Christ, who teaches us mercy, compassion, and grace.
Come, let us worship the Lord.
*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 “He Touched Me” UMH# 367
1. Shackled by a heavy burden, 'neath a load of guilt and shame, then the hand of Jesus touched me, and now I am no longer the same.
**Refrain: He touched me, O he touched me, and O the joy that floods my soul! Something happened, and now I know, he touched me and made me whole.
2. Since I met this blessed Savior, since he cleansed and made me whole, I will never cease to praise him; I'll shout it while eternity rolls.**
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) Sherry Allen
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.
31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
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 “Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God” John Kwon
(Karen Lafferty)
*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
Bountiful God, your love bears the fruit of hope and grace, your ways lead to fullness of life. May today’s offering bear fruit in our world, that your love may cause old hatreds to cease, old wounds heal, and old divisions mend. 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: “Who Is My Neighbor?” 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 can 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.