‘For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.’ 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5a NIV Laity Sunday is an invitation for the whole church to remember that all the baptized, lay and clergy together, are the people of God. Our English word “laity” comes from the Greek word “laos” meaning, “people.” That same word lies at the root of another “Worship word” – liturgy, which means “work of the people” (laos plus the Greek word, ergon-work). Worship every Sunday is to be “the work of the people” – a people of many gifts and differing roles. LIBERTY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 15225 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE, BURTONSVILLE, MARYLAND 20866-1615 301-421-9166 ~ email: [email protected] website: www.libertygrovechurch.org Rev. Dr. Marcus Matthews, Resident Bishop Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Daniels, District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Smothers, Lead Pastor Laity Sunday Pentecost October 19, 2014 Prelude Fugue in G Minor 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. by J. S. Bach *The Call to Worship UMBOW In the midst of the congregation I will praise you. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to God’s holy name! I will extol you, my Gog and King, and bless your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and God’s greatness is unsearchable. *The Invocation Richard Bontz *The Hymn “Go Make of All Disciples” Children’s Message (11:00 a.m.) #571 Sean Kelley The Lord’s Prayer (11:00 a.m.) #895 UMH (Children ages 2 through 4 may go to the Pre-School Nursery in Room 203, and ages 5 through 3rd grade may go to Junior Church in Room 202 with Sean Kelley.) The Worship Through Music Handbell Choir Anthem “God of Grace and God of Glory” Arr. by Kevin McChesney The Welcome and Announcements Joys, Concerns, and Intercessory Prayers *The Responsive Reading (8:30 a.m.) – Psalm 99 #819 UMH *The Affirmation of Faith (8:30 a.m.) #881 UMH Strategic Planning Survey Presentation Matt Bowie *The Scripture Reading (8:30 a.m.) I Thessalonians 1:1-10 NIV Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath. 1 *The Hymn of Preparation “We are the Church” The Devotional ~ Phil Kaylor (8:30 a.m.) – Karen Walker (11:00 a.m.) #558 Invitation to Christian Discipleship/Membership The Worship Through Giving The Worship Through Music Handbell Choir Anthem *The Response “Joyful, Joyful, We adore Thee” Doxology (8:30 a.m.) #95 UMH Arr. by Hal H. Hopson Give Thanks #2036 FWS (11:00 a.m.) Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son. And now, let the weak say, “I am strong;” Let the poor say, “I am rich” because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks. *Benediction UMBOW Serve your God with patience and passion. Be deliberate in enacting your faith. Be steadfast in celebrating the Spirit’s power. And may peace be your way in the world. Amen *Sending Forth “Choral Response” Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Used by Permission License No. A1027HF *Postlude Fantasy in C Major *Please stand as you are able ***Please silence your cell phone by J.S. Bach CCLI #805541 Worship Participants All of Us Ministers Rodney T. Smothers, D. Min. Lead Pastor Laura Norvell, M.Div. Minister of Discipleship Ted Markle Music Director Richard Bontz Lay Leader Phil Kaylor (8:30) Lay Servant Karen Walker (11:00) Lay Servant Norma Lee Graham (8:30) Liturgist M’Liss Dematatis (11:00) Liturgist Scan for mobile giving SERMON NOTES __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ In response to this sermon I am going to: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ HOW DO I JOIN LIBERTY GROVE CHURCH? 1. At the time of Invitation following the sermon, you can come forth when the Pastor invites people to come forth for Christian Discipleship/Membership. 2. On the Attendance Registration pads please check the block that says “I wish to join.” 3. You may call the church office and schedule an appointment with the Pastor to discuss becoming a member.