Welcome & Announcements
Welcome! In the name of Christ we welcome everyone to our worship for the sixth Sunday after Pentecost. We have often encouraged people to “come as you are” to church, and these days that’s even more true – except now it’s sit on your couch as you are! But no matter whether we’ve gathered together in the beautiful nave at Grace Church or are apart for the time being, it’s always our prayer that God will meet you exactly where you are as we worship God together.
This week our worship is led by Father Will Holt, with music supplied by Rhonda Stanton and Zoë Pouliot.
Reminder: When you go shopping, pick up school supplies for The Shed’s school supply wish list to support Henry County students as they head back to school August 3. Drop items off at Grace Church during office hours: 9 to 2, Tuesday to Friday, by July 20. Wilma will take them over to The Shed in time for their drive-through Back to School Bash July 25.
Crayola Crayons
Pink erasers
Glue Sticks
Dry Erase Markers
Tab dividers
Page Protectors
These are the items The Shed is short on but any school supply items are appreciated.
Let this be an act of service we can do together…apart.
Children’s Resources
- Lectionary-based readings and activities for families for the week of July 12
- Set of 4 Coloring Pages to Download and Print (Parable of the Sower)
- Godly Play: The Parable of the Sower (Note: This particular video is professionally prepared to introduce parents or new volunteers to a typical Godly Play session. The actual presentation of the parable story that children will enjoy begins at the 1:07 mark.)
Opening Hymn: 381 Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness
- Thy strong word did cleave the darkness;
At Thy speaking it was done,
For created light we thank Thee,
While Thine ordered seasons run.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end! - Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness,
Dark as night and deep as death,
Broke the light of Thy salvation,
Breathed Thine own life breathing breath.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end! - Thy strong word bespeaks us righteous;
Bright with Thine own holiness,
Glorious now, we press toward glory,
And our lives our hopes confess.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end! - From the cross Thy wisdom shining
Breaketh forth in conqu’ring might;
From the cross forever beameth
All Thy bright redeeming light.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end! - Give us lips to sing Thy glory,
Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim,
Throats that shout the hope that fills us,
Mouths to speak Thy holy name.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise to Thee who light dost send!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia without end! - God the Father, light-creator,
To Thee laud and honor be.
To Thee, Light of light begotten,
Praise be sung eternally.
Holy Spirit, light-revealer,
Glory, glory be to Thee.
Mortals, angels, now and ever
Praise the holy Trinity
Opening Acclamation and Collect of the Day
First Reading: Genesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112
Second Reading: Romans 8:1-11
Gospel Hymn: 635 If Thou but Trust
1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee,
and hope in him through all thy ways,
he’ll give thee strength whate’er betide thee,
and bear thee through the evil days,
who trusts in God’s unchanging love
builds on a rock that nought can move.
2 Sing, pray, and keep his ways unswerving;
so do thine own part faithfully,
and trust his word, though undeserving
thou yet shalt find it true for thee;
God never yet forsook in need
the soul that trusted him indeed.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
Sermon
Post-sermon Story
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Special Music: Thy Word
Prayers of the People
Collect after Prayers of the People
Closing Hymn: Take My Hand, Precious Lord
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my light is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Blessing and Dismissal
