The Lions Prayer July 14, 2019 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Darius became the new king of Babylon. Daniel was appointed his chief officer.
You should make a new law that says everyone must pray only to you.
The king’s other officers became jealous and tried to find some problem with Daniel’s work.
The next day, Daniel knelt down, prayed, and praised his God three times, just like he always did. The king’s other officers caught him praying.
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If they disobey, they will be thrown into the lions’ den at dusk.
Now you must throw Daniel into the lion’s den.
May your God rescue you.
A single stone was brought and placed over the entrance to the pit. The king sealed it with his own ring and with those of his princes so that Daniel’s situation couldn’t be changed.
The king then went home to his palace. That night, the king could not sleep.
At sunrise, the king rushed to the lions’ den.
Long live the king! My God sent his angel, who shut the lions’ mouths.
Has your God saved you from the lions?
So Daniel returned to his palace, and King Darius ordered everyone to honor and respect God.
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CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PRELUDE | Allegro con brio from Organ Sonata No. 4 Felix Mendelssohn, composer | Hentus van Rooyen, organist
*CALL TO WORSHIP We come to God in worship, even when we are weighed down with our guilt. Generous God, while confessing our sin, we come to you for help, healing, and wholeness. We come to God in thankfulness, even when we are lost in our deep despair. Forgiving God, in gratitude we come to you for your unfailing love and mercy. We come to God in celebration, even when we are discouraged and cannot find our way out of our painful struggles, because we trust God’s faithfulness. Renewing and restoring God, in joyous relief, we come to you with our praises as we honor and revere you for your merciful generosity and love toward us. Amen. *OPENING HYMN | Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 139 | Lobe Den Herren *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy +catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *MIDDLE HYMN | Alleluia 186 | Alleluia
We Offer Our Prayers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL AND LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL RESPONSE
*Please rise in body or spirit. 4
+In this instance, catholic means universal.
We Offer Our Gifts –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
OFFERTORY | First Song of Isaiah Jack Noble White, composer | Chancel Choir Ensemble Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and God will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing from the springs of salvation and on that day you shall say, “Give thanks to the Lord and call upon God’s name.” Make God’s deeds known among the peoples; see that they remember that the Lord is exalted. Sing the praises of the Lord, for God has done great things and this is known in all the world. Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion; ring out your joy, for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.
We Hear God’s Word –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The lions prayer Dr. Scott Engle
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
We Go in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
*CLOSING HYMN | Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 384 | Hyfrydol *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | Carillon Sortie Henri Mulet, composer | Hentus van Rooyen, organist
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The Lions Prayer JULY 14, 2019 TRADITIONAL
This is a special bulletin for all of you children who are young worshipers today. Follow along and put a
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Fill in the blanks. Today is ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– , The Prelude
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Month
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Music that the organist is playing makes me feel:
Quiet ______________Peaceful ______________ Excited______________ Joyful
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Who read the Call ___________
I said the Aff irmation
During the
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Joys:
To Worship?
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Of Faith.
Prayer we prayed about:
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Concerns:
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I said the Lord’s
Prayer.
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I gave my
Offering to the Church.
The name of the
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Anthem today was
Anthem
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was______ Happy
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Sad _______ Fast ______ Loud
and it was about _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Who preached today? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I sang the Hymn. The name of it is: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Someone was baptized today
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Communion was served ________
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The thing I enjoyed most about church today was: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PRAYER FOCUS
Need Prayer? No need is too big or too small for God. If you need help in this area of your life, our pastors and Prayer Team are available to pray for you. Please send your Prayer Request as directed below.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Sympathy | Glenn, Lori, Kristen and Megan Silva in the death of father and grandfather, Charles Dean (June 25) | Ned and Jeannie Montgomery and Latisha Cessna in the death of mother and grandmother, Maria Lyman (June 29) | Norman Zanin and Joan French in the death of brother Cmdr. Wil Zanin (July 8) Long-Term Care | Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, John Hamilton, Carol Murphy, Jeff Simmons, Emory Walker and Betty White
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You may share a joy, a concern or a sorrow by visiting our website at standrewumc.org/prayer or by calling our prayer line at 214-291-8044. Your requests are lifted up by our pastors and Prayer Team each week.
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news Young Adults Common Grounds | Sundays, 10:40-11:00 a.m., Parlor | Come grab a cup of coffee and visit with other young adults at St. Andrew, conveniently in common to both the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. Meet new people and learn more about upcoming Young Adults events and activities. standrewumc.org/young-adults Women’s Monday Morning Bible Group, Fall Study | Mondays, September 9-October 14, 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | Entrusted: A study of 2 Timothy by Beth Moore | Join us as we learn about the special relationship between Paul and Timothy, the importance of guarding what God has entrusted to us, and how we, too, are a part of God’s plan. Register and order book online by August 26, or contact Kathleen, kdmcmahon@msn.com, 713-851-3240. Registrants after August 26 will need to purchase a book on their own. For childcare, contact Defae Weaver, dweaver@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/bible-studies PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Wednesdays (Except First of Month), 10:00 a.m., Room 131 Senior adults connect through educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Contact Allison, ajean@standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/pals JULY 17 | Federal Reserve Bank, Dallas; Bus leaves church at 9:30 a.m. 24 | Annual Conference Report; Lay Delegates, Tommy and Carolyn Carter 31 | Presentation, Len Wilson, Creative & Communications Director at St. Andrew AUGUST 14 | Melissa Adams, Middle School Coordinator at St. Andrew 21 | Dallas Morning News, Rudolph Bush, speaker 28 | Synergy Wesley Foundation at University Texas at Dallas. Bus leaves church at 10:00 a.m. Career Care Ministry | Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 131 | This free, weekly support/coaching group helps those who are out of work or mis-employed and seeking a career change. New Member Orientation at 6:00 p.m. in Room 133. standrewumc.org/career-finance United Methodist Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Every Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 United Methodist Men (UMM) endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christ-like in their daily living. standrewumc.org/men Scripture FIT | Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Andy’s Place | A fun aerobic workout for women to contemporary Christian music that will energize your body and soul. Bring yourself and a friend; no registration required. Contact Patti Loftin, patti@scripturefit.com. Childcare available; contact Defae, dweaver@ standrewumc.org. standrewumc.org/adults Prayer Shawl Ministry | Third Tuesday of Every Month, 10:00 a.m., Room 120 | Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted for individuals experiencing devastating illness or loss. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet, we can teach you. You may also knit or crochet on your own and donate shawls to the ministry. Contact Cathy Goddard, goddardcc@yahoo.com. Travel Ministry Informational Meeting | July 22, 5:30 p.m., Piro Hall 4 | Join Kay Richardson and pastors Robert Hasley and Allison Jean on a Travel Ministry trip to London and Oxford, England; and Dublin, Galway, and Belfast, Ireland in April, 2020. At this informational meeting, we will share all the details of the trip. Contact Kay Richardson at krichardson@standrewumc.org for more information. standrewumc.org/News/Travel Comic illustration by Briana Williams 9
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Adult Volunteers Needed
July 24-28, Collin County Adventure Camp | Student Ministry seeks adult volunteers to support this year’s summer camp. We especially need additional male cabin counselors. All adults are welcomed to fill single-day volunteer spots as well. Contact Heather Brown at hbrown@standrewumc.org for more information. standrewumc.org/News/CampImpact
Young Adults Sunday Brunch | August 11, 12:15 p.m., Coffee House Cafe | Enjoy great food and fellowship at Coffee House Cafe! Select menu, pay in advance. All young adults are welcome! Register by August 8. Contact Allison Jean for more information. standrewumc.org/News/YABrunch
Kindling | Spark Tank has evolved into the Kindling Ministry, our community service initiative. What simple act of love can you do for someone today? Just act, upload your receipt up to $200 for 50 percent reimbursement, and share your story with others. Visit the Kindling page to learn more. standrewumc.org/kindling
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