Marlow United Methodist Church

The Celebration of the Gospel

Eighth Sunday of Pentecost           07/18/2010 

“You are worried and distracted by many things; [but] there is need of only one thing.”  St. Luke 10:41-42

** Those who are able - are invited to stand

PRELUDE:

“O, How I Love Jesus”

WELCOME . . . SHARING THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

SILENT PRAYERS OF PREPARATION

**GREETING:

Leader: We come today to celebrate Jesus who liberates us
People: With our busy schedules, we often feel less than liberated in our service to God.
Leader: Jesus offers us this time as a rest from the stress of our daily lives.
People: Open our hearts, Lord, to rest in your Spirit.
Leader: Let us prepare to worship the living God!
People: We will sing praise to the Lord, who our strength and our redeemer.
Everyone:  Amen

**HYMN OF PRAISE:  

“Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451

PRAYER OF THE DAY:  (Unison)

Living God, we invite you into our minds and hearts in this hushed moment of praise and thanksgiving. We listen for your invitation to forget our daily stress and to unwind in your embrace. You enfold us in your peace, extending beyond needless worries and everyday troubles.  Amen.

[Nancy Townley]

CHILDREN’S TIME

A GIFT OF MUSIC: 

NA

SCRIPTURE READING:  

“Amos 8:1-12”

PSALTER:  

“Psalm 15” UMH #747

**GOSPEL READING:  

“Luke 10:38-42” 

REFLECTING ON THE WORD:

“When Enough is Enough”

**GOSPEL HYMN:   

“Come Away With Me”  FWS #2202

A TIME OF PRAYER: 

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: 

OFFERTORY SONG: 

“Precious Memories”

PRAYER OF DEDICATION:  (Unison)

God who has given us the strength and ability to work, even in the summer heat, please receive back a portion of what we have earned, and use it to refresh others, by the joy of the Gospel and the presence of your Spirit.  Amen.

**HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP:

“Take My Life and Let it Be” UMH # 399

**BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH:

 **CONGREGATIONAL TRI-FOLD AMEN                           

**POSTLUDE: 

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”

We go forth to live and serve in the spirit of Christ.

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Greeter: Bob Rhoades
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Ministers: The People of Marlow UMC Sunday Worship: 9:00 am to 10:00 am Pastor: Eric Feustel - erfeustel@juno.com - (603) 485-4857 Lay Leader/Choir Director/Council Secretary: Sharon Davis - (603) 446-7064 Treasurer: Barbara White - (603) 446-2281 Financial Secretary: Carol Stewart - (603) 446-6230 Church School Superintendent: Marcia Levesque - (603) 446-4383 Greeter: Bob Rhoades - (603) 446-7574 Worship Music Coordinator: Bud Jackson - (603) 446-7539 Floral Coordinator: Lucille Gorges - (603) 446-3345 WebMaster: Dave Stewart - www.marlow-nh.org

We look forward to greeting our visitors after the service and getting to know you better. We hope you will continue to worship with us. Join many of us at the Odd Fellows Breakfast (usually the third Sunday of the month) & Coffee Hour last Sunday of the month after worship.

Fellowship of the concerned: Healing and/or Sustaining: Adam Levesque; Tabatha; Ellen Jackson; Heather & Anthony’s marriage; Beryl Rice; Jim Lake; Helen Kelton; Ray Brown; Eric; Erinne McCarthy(motorcycle accident); Carol Hamman; Violet DeRusta(healing cancer); Rebecca Edson(healing cancer); Bevy Holt(healing cancer); Daryl - Prayers and/or Comfort: Pat & Bruce Howard; Harold Farrell Family; Janet; Tom; Stephanie; Tobin & Jones Family - Gratitude/Celebration/Safe Travel: Matthew Bissell & Family; Mission Trip; Tabby Brown; Phil; Cortney(new job)

Attendance:    06/20/2010  /  35 adults - 03 children

Please help us in supplying “Info” for the “Church Program” or "Web Page". Contact Carol or Dave Stewart by: Phone: 446.6230, in person, or at autumnsden@hughes.net

Calendar for the Week of 07/18 to 07/24, 2010

 Sunday 18

¨ Prayer Meeting / 8:30 a.m. / Organ Loft.

¨ Odd Fellows Breakfast

Monday 19

¨ Birthdays: Gladys Foote

Thursday 22

¨ Due Date - noon - info for 07/25/2010 "Church Program"

 Notices

"Pastor Feustel will be away from July 25th through August 2nd. On July 25th, Rev. Huntley Halverson will be preaching and on August 1st, Rev. Bob Sweet will be preaching. Should there be a pastoral emergency during this period, Rev. Sweet can be reached at (603) 876-4665

Caring through Cards Ministry: If you would like a card sent to someone on behalf of the church, please let Donna Chase (446-7733) or Gary Levesque (446-4383) know. The cards are at the back of the sanctuary.

“Please bring your food contributions 3rd Sunday for the Food Pantry distribution!” Food Pantry: Please remember our neighbors when you shop by choosing single-serving, easily prepared, diabetic-friendly meals to contribute to the food pantry. If you would like to give a financial donation for food, there is a jar on the table at the back of the sanctuary where you can put your offering. This money will be used to purchase needed items. We also welcome your help in identifying others whom we can help. Deliveries are made the third Sunday of the month. If you can help with deliveries, please contact Marcia Levesque (446-4383).

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