July 18, 2010
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

[Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a guest this Sunday, we would love
to greet you following the service or at coffee fellowship in the Friendship Lounge.]

THE WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski, M.S., M.F.T.

THE PRELUDE Chansonette Young

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

Leader: People of God, how are you this morning?
People: Jesus, our Brother, it would be easy for us to say “fine, thank you,” but the truth is that there are lots of things going on in our lives, lots of time crunches and pressures.
Leader: People of God, you have come to the right place. Rest for a minute. Take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Just relax and let your heart be open to God’s word for you.
People: Jesus, our Comfort, that sounds good to us.
Leader: People of God, feel the healing, soothing power of God’s love for you.
People: Jesus, our healer, we rest our minds, spirits, and hearts in your compassionate love. AMEN

*HYMN 297 Lord of All Leisure Time

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Living God, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight. We trust and pray this in the name of Jesus, your Son:

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)

Patient Lord, we schedule our lives down to the very second. We crowd in as much activity as we can and then wonder why we are so stressed out and tired. We are afraid to miss out on anything. And when it comes time to be with others we spend our time worrying about details rather than longing for the visit. Forgive us when we get so caught up in the details and miss the opportunity to sit at your feet, learning, listening, growing in our faith. Help us to place ourselves in your care. Slow us down, just a bit, so that we can see the wonders you have placed before us and truly enjoy and share the blessings you have given to us. For we ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND PARDON

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 558)

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 CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

THE PSALMODY Psalm 62 sung to Wareham

My soul, O God, in silence waits, With confidence I hold your prize,
My hope secure without a sound; And cast dishonest claims aside.

You are my refuge and my rock,
In whom the joys of life abound. Into my silence, You have said,

That goodness rests with You above;

I set my trust in You, O God, The recompense for my delight,
The futile boasts of mortal pride; A share of Your unfailing Love.

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Bible, page 65
Exodus 20:1-17 Children’s Bible, page 101

THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 10:38-42 Bible, page 946
Children’s Bible, page 1481

THE REFLECTION ON THE READINGS Rev. Kwiatkowski

“For Now, It’s ALWAYS DONE!”

WORSHIP IN MUSIC Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us arr. Roberts
Sarah Gorke, Soprano

THE CALL TO PRAYER and MEDITATION

THE PASTORAL PRAYER** (unison)

Lord, it is easy for us to sit here, listening to the Gospel story of Martha’s hard work and Mary’s abandonment so that she could sit and listen to Jesus. We know what it’s like to try to get a house ready for company. We want everything to be just right and pleasant. We worry about so many details and seem to tie ourselves in knots. Martha claims our sympathy. She’s the one doing the majority of the work, so we think. She needs some help and there is her sister Mary who is sitting and listening to Jesus when she should be helping. Martha is angry, frustrated, and exhausted. Martha has not found sanctuary but rather slavery. She is a slave to her fears of not having everything done, of not being the good hostess, of feeling that the responsibility for everything rests on her shoulders. We would want Mary to get up and help, but Jesus offers Martha and us a reminder of what is important. He has come to see them, not to inspect the house and judge the hospitality. He has come to share the good news of hope and love. We need to take some time to listen to that news and to fully feel it penetrate our souls, flooding out the pressures and fears. Today we are encouraged to take this time, to breathe deeply of God’s loving spirit. Help us to be open to including Sabbath as a strong part of our lives. For we ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

THE OFFERTORY

THE OFFERTORY MUSIC Lord, Let Me Serve arr. Holck

*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*THE PRAYER OF OFFERING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 28 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

THE POSTLUDE Postludium Young

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

** Rev. Nancy Towley

Today’s Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Marvin D. Miller from his wife, Diane.

Soprano Sarah Gorke has a Masters in Music in Classical Voice Performance from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Chorally, she has sung with several professional organizations including the Grant Park Chorus in Chicago and the Milwaukee Symphony, where she served as a member of the professional core. Sarah's solo engagement highlights include Handel's Messiah with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, several concerts with the "Fine Arts at First" series in Kenosha, and Rutter's Mass of the Children with Weston Noble conducting. Sarah currently is on the faculty at David Adler Center for Music and Art in Libertyville, IL and at Carthage College in Kenosha where she teaches Private Voice and Exploring Music.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 am service.
Summer Sunday School for children 3 years through entering 3rd grade.

Worship Preview for Communion Sunday, July 25 10:00 AM

Dr. Szymanski will offer the communion reflection entitled, “A Perfect Prayer?”
Ralph Ehlert is the organist.
Kathleen Sonnentag provides the special music.