Sunday August 10, 2008

HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY

Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:30am

For as in one body we have many members, and not all members have the same functions, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members of one another. Romans 12:4

GATHERING HYMN We Have Come into His House

We have come into His house gathered in his name to worship him (3x) Christ the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord. (Refrain)

So forget about your self and concentrate on him, 3x Refrain)

He’s all my righteousness, I stand complete in Him I worship Him. 3x

DEVOTIONS

Here I am, Lord 593

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Denise Smartt Sears

One: O give thanks to the Lord.

All: Call on his name

One: O give thanks to the Lord.

All: Make known his deeds among the peoples.

One: O give thanks to the Lord

All: Sing to him; tell of all his wonderful works.

One: O give thanks to the Lord.

All: Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

One: O give thanks to the Lord.

All: Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.

*OPENING HYMN I Love To Tell The Story 156

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

You have called us to be a part of the body of Christ. You have called us from our comfortable places, the places of our sin, confusion and misunderstanding, anger and despair. Welcome us into the love of your arms. Hear us today as we pray for those whom we have wronged, the things we have left undone, and relationships in turmoil. Forgive us, call us Lord, into new life and refreshing grace. Callus from sin and release us to live in joy. Amen.

HYMN Stand By Me 512

MISSION STATEMENT Sister Renata Smith

Our mission is to create a church family that’s in love with God and committed to the command of making disciples for Jesus Christ.

WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to St. Luke’s

(We Are Marching South Africa 20^th cent. Tune)

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

*HYMN OF PRAISE I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

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OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 37:1-4,12-28

*GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 14:22-33

SOLO

SERMON Sister Carol Bloom, Lay Leader

Mamaroneck United Methodist Church

*HYMN Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me 509

INVITATION TO CHRIST

ALTAR PRAYER

THE PEACE

*GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

*DOXOLOGY 621

Be present at our table, Lord; be here and every where adored; thy creatures bless, and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee.

RECOGNITION OF THE REV. HENRI M. DEAS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

BENEDICTION Pastor Sears

RECESSIONAL We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 569

POSTLUDE O God our Father who dost make us one heart bound to heart in love of thy dear Son. Now as we part and go our several ways touch every lip may every voice be praise.

Depart to Serve

MINISTERS ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH
Rev. Denise Smartt Sears, Pastor
Mr. Trevor Allen, Bass
Mr. Travis Constant, Percussionist
Mr. Douglas Jordon, Organist

PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS

Alexandra Andujar 90 Union Street New Rochelle, NY 10805

Ms. Cora Brown 126 6^th Street Pelham, NY 10801

Mr. Abraham Cameron 3368 Fenton Ave. Bronx, NY 10469

Ms. Carlotta Eller 157 Sickles Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10801

Mr. Eustace Grant 50 Fountain #1B New Rochelle, NY 10801

Ms. Hattie Lewis 50 Dekalb Avenue White Plains, NY 10606

Ms. Mamie Terry Glen Island Nursing Home

Ms. Sadie Jackson 50 Sickels #9M New Rochelle, NY 10801

COMMUNITY NEWS

• Bible Study Tuesday 10 am All are welcome

• Five Practices of Fruitful Congregation Review Chap.4

• Sunday, August 10 we will recognize our scholarship recipients.

• Friday, August 22 Couples Ministry 7pm at Yadira & Jeffrey Herbert’s. See Sister Marcia White- Smith for more info.

• Please bring non perishable foods the third Sunday for the needy.

• Men’s Bible Study will resume in September.

Save the dates Sunday, September 14, 2008 Church Anniversary Celebration

Tent Revival Services: Tues., Sept. 16^th, Wed. Sept. 17^th and Thurs, Sept.18^th

Sister Dorothy Oliver, Chairperson

August Birthdays

1 Aaron Harewood 16 Margaret Wesley

1 Edward Gooding,Jr. 18 Monique Bell

1 Mary Collins 27 Edith Nwabara

6 Richardson Chase 28 Carla Moseley

8 Wyonna Rutledge 29 Charmaine Golding

8 Isreal Rutledge 29 Dorothy Oliver

8 Omawale James