Welcome to the Red Lodge Community Church Worship With Us 10 AM July 14, 2024 Worship Leader: Rev. Teressa L. Clark If you are joining us in person, the service is at 10:00 AM Sunday School
Mission: Red Lodge Community Church, United Church of Christ, welcomes all people to gather for worship, fellowship and to study God’s Word. We seek to be servants of our Lord in the care of all people.”
Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge, with humility, that the land upon which we worship today was once the land of the Apsaalooke People, those who we now know as the Crow People. Their stewardship and relationship with the land is the stewardship and relationship that we hope to honor with the mission of this church.
Red Lodge Community Church, United Church of Christ PO Box 786, 308 S. Broadway Ave. Red Lodge, MT 59068 www.redlodgecommunitychurch.com 406-446-1444 July 14, 2024
GATHERING MUSIC Dr. Lynell Kruckeberg
WELCOME Rev. Teressa L. Clark
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Worship next Sunday with Mindy Misener
Worship on the 28th at Kaleva, sign up sheets for salads/desserts is in the narthex
Reception following the Memorial Service for Rev. David Munson on Aug. 2nd, sign-up sheets in the Upper Room
RINGING OF THE BELL
CENTERING WORDS In the Psalms we read, “Be still and know that I am God.” As we turn to God with the gift of music, I invite you to still your heart and minds.
PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive)Julia Childs One: Welcome this day to the house of our God. Many: We are greeted in peace and in love. One: Welcome this day to the worship of our Creator. Many: We worship in hope and with grace. One: Welcome this day to our community of faith, Many: Where we are sisters and brothers in Christ. One: Friends, let us worship God.
*OPENING HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness“ NCH # 423
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: Our hearts are hard, O God – Many: Soften them with your love. One: Our hands are clenched, O God – Many: Open them with your grace. One: Our feet are planted too firmly, O God – Many: Invite us to dance with you. One: Our lives are not our own, we know – Many: Let us live and move and have our being in you, O God. Amen.
*SONG OF PRAISE “Glory to God” NCH # 756
PASSING OF THE PEACE
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Children are invited to Sunday School, led by Christian Education Coordinator Zina General
SONG “Prayer of St. Francis” Songbook p. 58
PASTORAL PRAYER / PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR (“trespasses”)
INVITATION TO GENEROSITY God has planted generosity within our beings. The gifts we receive are not for holding and creating idols, they are for the work of the kindom, the building of beloved community, and manifesting God’s abundance so that all may be well and whole.
OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY NCH # 778, TUNE: OLD HUNDREDTH
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) Holy One, we thank you for the gifts of life and living. We give thanks by bringing our resources to the community, to be shared and used for your kindom, in our ministry, and for the world we inhabit. Bless and facilitate our generosity beyond our imagination. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Psalm 85:8-13 (NRSVue) Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him and will make a path for his steps.
One: The Word of God for the People of God. All: Thanks Be to God.
SERMON “Peace”
*HYMN “Let There Be Peace on Earth” Songbook p. 44
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING SONG “Go Make a Difference” Pew Card
After Worship, please join us downstairs for fellowship hosted by Audra Bintz
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST August 5 - 8, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Children Ages 3 through 11 Dinner will be served Red Lodge Community Church, UCC
Registration for each child is required by July 23rd; forms are available in the office.
Volunteers needed to help with dinner, to help with the activities (Bible story, art, music), and to shepherd each group through the activities;
Volunteer applications are required by July 23rd
Safe Church Orientation is required of all volunteers; it will be offered at 11 a.m. on July 23rd and, if needed, at an alternate time coordinated by Teressa and Zina
HOSPITALITY TEAM: Please sign up to help with the luncheon following the Memorial Service for the Rev. David Munson on August 2nd. We need cookies as well as volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up.
RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE & PICNIC July 28, 2024, AT KALEVA PARK – 10:00 A.M. WORSHIP – WITH PICNIC TO FOLLOW
Directions: Kaleva is located on Route 212 north of Red Lodge, between mile markers 77 and 78 on the east side of the road.
What to Bring: Last names beginning with A through L: Salad (cold only) Last names beginning with M through Z: Dessert (cold only) Table Service (bring plates and tableware) Lawn Chairs (you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as worship will be outdoors) Own Drink (if other than lemonade, coffee, or water is desired) Mosquito Repellant and Sunscreen (if needed)
Church to Provide: Pulled Pork, BBQ Sauce, Buns, Chips, Lemonade, Water and Coffee (regular & decaf)
Other Information: The church worship service will be held outdoors (weather permitting), bring lawn chairs for this. Picnic tables will be available under the pavilion for the picnic. Restrooms are available and handicap accessible. A regular offering will be taken during the church service, along with a donation basket to help cover the expense of using Kaleva Park. Come for a great morning of worship, fellowship, and food. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or one of the Deacons.
THIS WEEK: Monday, July 15 9-2 Rev. Teressa L. Clark (Remote) 10:30-Noon Lunch in the Sun (RLCC) 1pm Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Theater Group (Fellowship Hall)
Tuesday, July 16 9-4 Rev. Teressa L. Clark (in office) 10am Personnel meeting 9am Deacon meeting 11am CE meeting 1:30 Tea Time w/Pastor Teressa 5pm Church Council Committee Meeting Afternoon Speech Therapist (Nursey Room)
Wednesday, July 17 8 am Prayer Zoom 9am Coffee Klatch Rev. Teressa L. Clark available remotely 10:30-Noon Lunch in the Sun (RLCC) 11 am HbH Practice 1:30pm Choir Practice 6:00 pm Theater Group
Thursday, July 18 Rev. Teressa L. Clark off Afternoon Speech Therapist (Nursey Room)
Friday, July 19 Rev. Teressa L. Cark off
Saturday, July 20 Rev. Teressa L. Cark off
************************************************************************************************************** Sun, July 21 10am Worship Sunday School Worship Leader: Mindy Misener, MID Next Week’s Volunteers Liturgist: Helen Mackay Deacons: Renee Gabrian, Lori Floyd Christian Education: Zina General Tech: Jay West Coffee Hour: Dr. Lori Bryon
Participating in Today's Worship Worship Leader – Rev. Teressa L. Clark Liturgist - Julia Childs Acolyte - Deacons serving today are Lori Floyd, Don Kinney Pianist – Dr Lynell Kruckeberg Choir- Marty Clague, Director, Martha Brown, Julia Childs, Jo Ann Eder, Lori Floyd, Libby Gardner, Steve Hanson, Sharyn McKenzie, Allan Schuyler, Mark Sechler, Karen Simmons, Lanny Hilderman, Kathy Munson Homebrewed Harmony- Marty Clague, Steve Hanson, Jim Howe, Mark Sechler, Don Redfoot, Alan Schuyler
Videography, Audio, Tech Support – Jay West
Christian Education - Zina General
Red Lodge Community Church, United Church of Christ PO Box 786, 308 South Broadway Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068 406-446-1444 www.redlodgecommunitychurch.com
Our Transitional Pastor, Teressa Clark, is available for pastoral care emergencies and is glad to make pastoral care visits to those who are hospitalized or homebound. Please contact her directly by calling or texting 406-717-9745 or by emailing [email protected]. [email protected], Church 406-446-1444 Office Hours: M-Thurs 8am-3PM, Fri 9-1pm Dr. Lynell Kruckeberg, Music [email protected] 303-868-1434 Marty Clague, Director Choir [email protected]
For information on joining Red Lodge Community Church, please talk with any of our deacons, or contact Mark Sechler at 573-415-7722 or [email protected]. Sundays our worship service is recorded with video and audio. If you wish to restrict the use of photos and videos that include you, please complete the Photo/Video Opt-out form and deliver it to the church office.
With thanks to Jay West, our Sunday Worship Services are recorded with video and audio.
Words and/or Music reprinted under OneLicense.net License #A-725904 or CCLI #294875.
Unless otherwise indicated, printed liturgy is from the UCC Book of Worship. Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession written by Beth Merrill Neel on her blog, “Hold Fast to What Is Good,” https://holdfasttowhatisgood.com/liturgy/. Used with permission. Invitation to Generosity and Prayer of Dedication by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay from UCC Worship Ways, www.ucc.org/worship-way/after-pentecost-8b-july-14/
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