10:30 AM Worship

10:30 AM Bulletin

Gleanings (Monthly Newsletter)

The Order for Worship

July 6, 2008, 10:30 A.M. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us never take our freedoms for granted. As you enter, and greet others, and prepare your soul for worship, thank the Lord for the liberty of this land, and ask that it be preserved for all.

“+” Indicates those able may stand

THE GATHERING All I Know

We Fall Down

+WELCOME AND PRAYER

Almighty God, still our worries and quiet our minds. Help us to set aside our

everyday concerns, that we might bring our whole selves to this worship. Open our

mouths to praise you, our ears to hear your Word, our hearts to be filled with your

Holy Spirit. Amen.

+OPENING PRAISE #30 Praise Book “Above All”

#37 Praise Book “In Christ Alone”

THE EPISTLE Romans 7:14-25a Pg. 157

L: Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it,

C: It is the sin living in me that does it.

JUST FOR KIDS Missing the Bull’s Eye Romans 7:15

IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE arr. Taranto

Brandon Buterbaugh

Carla Buterbaugh, Accompanist

THE MESSAGE “Finding Unity in Christ”

+The Gospel Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Pg. 11

L: “Come to me, all you who are tired and weighed down by life.

C: “Take on my yoke and learn from me, and you will find rest.”

SILENT MEDITATION Let your thoughts dwell on today’s Word

GIVING OUR TREASURE, TIME, AND TALENTS

Announcements, News, and Opportunities to Serve

Offertory: “Sarabande” Bohm

+THE COMMUNION PRAYER

L: The peace of the Lord be with you!

C: And also with you.

Extend gestures of peace and reconciliation to one another.

Prayer Requests

L: Lift up your hearts!

C: We lift them up to the Lord!

L: Give thanks to the Lord our God.

C: It is right to give God our thanks and praise.

L: … with all the company of heaven in your unceasing praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest!

L: … the Lord Jesus Christ and look forward to his coming in final victory.

All: Christ had died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

L: … sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

All: This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. By him, with him, in him,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father,

now and forever.

The Lord’s Prayer (debts / debtors)

SHARING IN THE COMMUNION

To be in Communion is to be as one. The Lord Jesus Christ invites every one

of us to his table of grace, regardless of denomination, tradition, creed, or age.

+POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

L: May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in all holiness and

righteousness until that the day of his glorious appearing.

All: Most gracious God, we thank you for this holy feast. Now by your Spirit,

empower and inspire us to be upright citizens of our nation and world,

and worthy citizens of heaven; through Jesus we ask it. Amen.

+CLOSING SONG #37 Praise Book “Joy”

+THE COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION Adapted from St. Ignatius of Loyola

L: Friends, go now to serve the Lord as he deserves.

C: Faithful God, help us to give without counting the cost, to fight the good fight

without heeding the wounds, to toil diligently, to labor selflessly, to seek only the

reward of knowing that we are doing your will.

L: May God’s hand guide your journey this week, and lead you back home again.

+THREE-FOLD AMEN #558

+POSTLUDE

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS

Ministers: The Congregation

Pastor: Jeffrey S. Frantz

Music Director: Kelly Saylor

Organist: AJ Young

Acolyte: Cody Mellinger

Ushers: *Connie Gehman, Tess Miller, John Tennis,

Mike Jacobs, Chuck Kidhardt, Rich Miller

Liturgist: Tracy Zalegowski

Greeters: John and Anne Tennis

Nursery Volunteers: Mary Ann, Brent or Mandy Linde

Counting Team: Bill & Joyce Snyder

Altar Guild: Mollie Ruth

Office Administrator: Charlene Good

Sexton: Penny Klopp

ANNOUNCEMENTS 07/06/08

ALL WORSHIPERS – Please sign the Friendship Pad today.

WELCOME GUESTS!! We are happy that you are with us. Our purpose is to share Christ through all our ministries. Please sign the guest register in the Narthex and introduce yourself to the Pastor.

Remember that our sanctuary is set aside for holy worship, so please no food or drink inside.

Nursery service is offered during our worship services for children of Kindergarten age or younger.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

All of our homebound members and also prayers for healing for:

Ann Tierney Tom Payne Lee Curly H. Scott Poole Pat Oxenreider

John Tennis Shirley Musselman Genevieve Renninger Duane Dech

Names will be retained on Prayer list for three weeks unless renewed by the responsible

person for the listing. Thanks you for help in keeping our “prayers” up to date.

ALTAR FLOWERS are in memory of both of our parents by Bill & Joyce Snyder and family.

CONGRATULATIONS to Troy and Michele on their marriage. Michele is the daughter of Mike and Joan Jacobs.

OUR SPECIAL MUSIC TODAY: Brandon will be in the eighth grade at Governor Mifflin Middle School in Berks County. He is the grandson of Rod and Dottie Stauffer, nephew of Donna Stauffer. Brandon enjoys playing viola in the school orchestra and the Reading Symphony Junior Strings Orchestra. He also likes to play his trombone with the school band and jazz band. In addition, he likes to sing with the school chorus and youth church choir. Besides music, Brandon is active in Boy Scouting and in his church (Immanuel UCC in Shillington). He just returned from a very meaningful church mission trip to Harlan County, Kentucky.

A PLAYMATE ICE CHEST was left at the Park last Sunday. If you are missing one you may pick it up from under the coat rack in the narthex.

PASTOR JEFF is generally in his study weekday mornings, and Friday is his designated "family day" (or day off). In case of a pastoral emergency on Friday, call his cell phone at 823-1735. The pastor keeps an open door to his study, but sometimes he must be away from the church office, so it may be helpful to call ahead before dropping by to see him

Worship

OUTDOOR WORSHIP: Sunday, July 27, 10:30 am will be an outdoor worship service on the St. Stephen lawn. Afterward, stay for brunch and enjoy fellowship with each other.

IMAGINING WORSHIP meets this Tues, July 8, at 7 pm in the pastor's study.

Fellowship

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP meets at 5:45 today. Help us get ready for our July 19 car wash.

THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM will meet tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the pastor's study.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH will host a Basketball Camp for youth entering grades 3-7 this fall. The camp begins July 21 from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the Family Life Center gym, 758 Spruce Road. Call the church at 354-8428 for more details and to request a registration form.

Discipleship and Spiritual Growth

IN JUST ONE WEEK our Rainforest adventure begins. Return registration forms to the Lutheran Church or Jean Martin. Sign up in the narthex if you plan on attending the meal. Join the fun July 13^th - 17^th , 6 pm in Zwingli Hall. We look forward to seeing you. Esme Macaw, Cleo Monkey, Tad Frog, Bill Toucan & Shari Butterfly

YOUNG DISCIPLES do NOT meet today. We meet at our regular time of 4:15 p.m. next Sunday.

MEET ST. STEPHEN. Whether this is your first visit or you’ve been attending for some time, Pastor Jeff invites you to “Meet St. Stephen” in his study after our 10:30 worship today. It’s a casual time to talk and ask questions about the church.

Outreach

THE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will host a car wash and bake sale in our parking lot on July 19, 10 a.m. - ?, to raise money for a mission trip next summer. The youth are asking for donations of baked goods for the sale. If you would, please bring them to the church by noon Friday, July 18. Suggested sale prices would be appreciated. See Chris Orr or Pastor Jeff with questions.

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE is having a community Back-to-School Carnival on Saturday, August 16 to distribute backpacks and school materials to local children that may lack the means to purchase these items for themselves. We will also provide free haircuts and carnival food & games. Enclosed is a checklist of items for your donated backpack or you may make a monetary donation (simply write "backpack" on your giving envelope). For every $20 donated, a backpack will be purchased and filled. We are also collecting new and gently used children's books to distribute. Thanks for supporting this project.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME Join Friendship Community on August 6 when the Barnstormers take on the Somerset Patriots starting at 7:05 pm. Your purchase of a $10 ticket helps people with disabilities in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. To purchase tickets, call (717) 656-2466, ext. 165 or visit www/friendshipcommunity.net.

THE FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC will be held on Sept. 4, 2008 with a limited registration of 132 golfers. The tournament raised $18,000 last year for this Christian ministry, supporting people with developmental disabilities. Registration forms are found on the bulletin board in the narthex.

THE AUXILIARY OF UCC HOMES has set Tuesday, July 8, from 5-8pm at the Friendly's restaurant located at 1145 Oregon Pike, as their first family fundraiser night this year. Ten percent of the total amount taken in during those hours will be given to the Auxiliary. What a fun way to make a donation while hanging out with family and friends!

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Today 8:15 am Classical Worship w/ Communion

9:15 am Sunday school

10:30 am Blended Worship w/ Communion

11:30 am “Meet St. Stephen”

5:45 pm Youth Fellowship

Monday 11:00 am Youth Leadership

7:00 pm Outreach Committee Meeting

Tuesday 7:00 pm Imagining Worship

Wednesday12:00 pm Bible Study

3:15 pm Youth Leadership

6:00 pm Praise Team Practice

7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting

Thursday 7:00 pm Education Ministry Meeting

NEXT SUNDAY, – July 13

Message... “Perfection’s Curse, Failure’s Grace…”

Scripture… Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

8:15 am Classical Worship

9:15 am Sunday School

10:30 am Blended Worship

4:15 pm Confirmation Class

5:45 pm Youth Fellowship

*VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BEGINS……

OFFERING AND ATTENDANCE FOR June 29, 2008

Attendance: 10:30 (Worship in the Park) 110 Offering $1,210.00

07/01/07 135 $3,431.99

Church Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

Telephone (717) 354-7871 Fax (717) 355-2565 (call 1^st)

Pastor’s Cell Phone: 823-1735 (local call)

Church Office Email: ststephenucc@frontiernet.net

Website address: http://www.frontiernet.net/~ststephenucc.