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Worship attendance last week: 180

Today’s Services:
Greeters: Peter and Donna Krouss and Jarrett

Nursery: Mallory Lundquist and Jenni Bocklund

Ushers: Buzz Nelson Head Usher, Jan Nelson, Steve Adams and Todd Wallin

Hospitality: Lyle and Mary Dyck, Marilyn Gresser

Altar Flowers: In memory of my husband Dick. (Nadine Gunn)
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Everyone is a Minister of the Gospel
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your acts of kindness, and give glory to your God. Matthew 5:16

Statement Of Call: We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring community of faith – offering personal and social transformation through Jesus Christ.

We are a reconciling congregation welcoming people of all sexual orientations.

The two candles that grace the front of our altar remind us that the power of God is working within the peoples of Israel and Palestine to bring about lasting peace. There is hope!

2010 Worship Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Chapel Service
10:00 a.m. Worship

Office
Monday–Friday, 9–noon
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
763 545 0239 • Fax 763 546 3109
Sunshine Valley Childcare: 763 545 6906

Staff:
Ministers: Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Ed DuBose
Minister of Music: Jerry Rubino
Coordinator of Children’s Sunday School: Danielle Buckmeier
Office Manager: Peggy Bocklund
Administrative Assistant: Janine Hall

Special Events
Early Service will be at 9:00 a.m. through the summer.

September 5— Covenant Sunday (Summer Sunday Schedule ends today, August 15.)

September 12— Rally Day (Fall Sunday Schedule Begins.)

September 19— Backpack Sunday

Sunday, August 15, 2010
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering Music, Jerry Rubino

—Hebrews 12:1 New Revised Standard

A Time of Singing

If We Walk Mark Yasuhara If we walk in the light, as God is the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus His Son, cleanses us from all sin, if we walk in the light as God is the light, we will walk and talk, in the light! Bind Us Together Gillman, Bob Chorus Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with cords That cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, Bind us together with love. There is only one God! There is only one King! There is only one Body! That is why we sing. © 1977 Kingsway's Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) CCLI License No. 1027861

God Will Make A Way Moen, Don Chorus God will make a way Where there seems to be no way, He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a way for me. He will be my guide, Hold me closely to His side, With love and strength For each new day, He will make a way, He will make a way. © 1990 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (c/o Integrity Music, Inc.) CCLI License No. 1027861 On Eagle’s Wings Joncas, Michael And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of God’s hand. Music Copyright © 1995 by The Pilgrim Press. Permission is granted for this one-time use.

 

Call to Worship

One	Sing to the Lord a new song!
Many	We sing a song of peace and hope!
One	Sing to the Lord a song of strength.
Many	Our strength is in the Lord of hosts!
One	Sing to the Lord a song of joy
Many	Our song is a song of service and faithfulness. Amen.

Hymn of Praise
We Are God’s People

Prayer of Confession
One	Lord we confess our day-to-day failure to be truly human.
Many	Lord, we confess to you.
One	Lord, we confess that we often fail to love with all we have and are, often because we do not fully understand what loving means, often because we are afraid of risking ourselves.
Many	Lord, we confess to you.
One	Lord, we cut ourselves off from each other and we erect barriers of division.
Many	Lord, we confess to you,
One	Lord, we confess that by silence and ill-considered word.
Many	We have built up walls of prejudice.
One	Lord, we confess that by selfishness and lack of sympathy.
Many	We have stifled generosity and left little time for others.
One	Holy Spirit, has spoken to us. Help us to listen to this word of forgiveness, for we are very deaf. Our sins have been forgiven. We are a renewed people! Amen.

Centering Prayer
God of Abraham and Isaac, of prophets and disciples; in every age you have called out people to do your work. Call us into your service. O God, we are your church. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a household of God, a temple for the Holy Spirit and the body of Christ. Amen.

Children’s Time Children will remain in worship following Children’s Time. Nursery is available for children 2-years old and younger.
Praise Him All Ye Little Children Crosby, Fanny J. Warner, Anna Bradbury, William B.	Praise Him, praise Him all ye little children. God is love, God is love. Praise Him, praise Him All ye little children, God is love, God is love. © Public Domain CCLI License No. 1027861

Prayers of the People To be recognized, please stand and share your name before your concern or joy
Concerns	Leader: Lord, in your mercy:
	People: Hear our prayer.
Joys	Leader: And the people of God say:
	People: Thanks be to God.

Silent Prayer

Morning Prayers

Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.

Gift of Music
Jubilee, Dan Kallman, Trio: Nancy Pavlik, Donna Beyer and Kris Kooiker

Scripture

Hebrews 11:29–40; Hebrews 12:1–2, page 1297

Message, Rev. Ed DuBose

Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.  Amen.

The United Methodist Hymnal Adapt.  © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House Permission is granted for this one-time use.

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Song
Am I a Soldier of the Cross, number 511, verses 1–4

Benediction
One	Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Many	We will sing of the Lord's great love forever;
One	We will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
Many	We will declare that your love stands firm forever. Amen

Closing Music, Jerry Rubino

Time of Fellowship

Prayer Requests

Joys and concerns were shared this past week.
You are invited to share prayer requests by phone at 763 545 0239 or by email.

• We pray for Jack Hofer’s recovery from surgery.
• We pray for Merry Anne Rosengren’s recovery from surgery.
• We pray for Orville Wright during cancer treatments.
• We give thanks for the many that helped with the Paint-A-Thon this year.
• We give thanks for Nancy Pavlik’s ten-year anniversary with her new kidney.

This Week’s Calendar

Friday, August 13

Saturday, August 14
8:00 am Men’s Breakfast in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, August 15
9:00 am Chapel Service
10:00 am Worship and Sunday School
Nursery is available for children 2 years old and younger
After Worship: fellowship and coffee in the lobby

Monday, August 16
6:45 pm SMILERS in the Fireside Room

Tuesday, August 17
8:30 am Covenant Discipleship Group in the Footitt Conference Room
10:30 am Bible Study at Covenant Village

Wednesday, August 18
10:00 am Sunday Preparation Meeting in the Chapel
6:30 pm Trustees in the Footitt Conference Room

Thursday, August 19
6:30 pm Driving for Dinner At Your Door

Friday, August 20
9:00 am Second Harvest in Fellowship Hall

Saturday, August 21

Sunday, August 22
9:00 am Chapel Service
10:00 am Worship
Children remain in worship following Children’s Time.
Nursery is available for children 2 years old and younger
After Worship: fellowship and coffee in the lobby