Meal Miracle August 4, 2019 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
They departed in a boat by themselves for a deserted place. Many people saw them leaving, so they ran ahead and arrived before them. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. This is an isolated place. Please send them away. You give them something to eat.
How much bread do you have? Take a look.
That would take more than half a year’s wages!
Five loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus directed the disciples to seat all the people in groups as though they were having a banquet on the green grass.
He took the five loaves and the two fish, looked up to heaven, blessed them, broke the loaves into pieces, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all.
Everyone ate until they were full.
They filled twelve baskets with the leftover pieces of bread and fish. About five thousand had eaten. 2
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CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PRELUDE | Voluntary on Old 100th Henry Purcell, composer; J. Corley, arranger | Imperial Brass
*CALL TO WORSHIP O God, just as the disciples heard Christ’s words of promise and began to eat the bread and drink the wine in the suffering of a long remembrance and in the joy of a hope, grant that we may hear your word, spoken in each thing of everyday affairs: Coffee, on our table in the morning; the simple gesture of opening a door to go out, free; the shouts of children in the parks; a familiar song, sung by an unfamiliar voice; a friendly tree that has not yet been cut down. May simple things speak to us of your mercy, and tell us that life can be good. And may these sacramental gifts make us remember those who do not receive them: who have their lives cut every day, in the bread absent from the table; in the door of the hospital, the prison, the welfare home that does not open; in sad children, feet without shoes, eyes without hope; in war hymns that glorify death; in deserts where once there was life; Christ was also sacrificed; and may we learn that we participate in the saving sacrifice of Christ when we participate in the suffering of his little ones. Amen. *OPENING HYMN | Holy, Holy, Holy 64 | Nicea *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. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Offer Our Prayers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER
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OFFERTORY | O Happy Day Edwin Hawkins, composer; Gary Slechta, arranger | Imperial Brass
*Please rise in body or spirit.
+In this instance, catholic means universal.
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We Hear God’s Word –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Meal Miracle Rev. Arthur Jones
We Feast at the Lord’s Table –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING LORD’S PRAYER HOLY COMMUNION Down by the River to Pray | Traditional; Zack Smith, arranger Sheep May Safely Graze | J.S. Bach, composer; Michael Allen, arranger Panis Angelicus | César Franck, composer; Michael Allen, arranger INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
We Go in God’s Name –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
*CLOSING HYMN | Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 127 | Cwm Rhondda *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | When the Saints go Marching In Traditional; Zack Smith, arranger | Imperial Brass
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AUGUST 4, 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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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 | Gary and Marta Caldwell in the death of Gary’s sister, Sandra Maloney (July 27) | John, Liz, Jack and Susan Harling in the death of father and grandfather, Bob Harling (July 29) | The Family of Barbara Staff in her death (July 29) Long-Term Care | Nancy Cates, Dan Cox, Glennys Damewood, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, John Hamilton, Carol Murphy, Jeff Simmons, Emory Walker and Betty White
PRAYER REQUESTS
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.
WHY I GIVE The St. Andrew community shares why they give to the ministries of the church. St. Andrew uses my giving for good projects that I cannot accomplish alone. standrewumc.org/give
WAYS TO GIVE REALM
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GROUPS | standrewumc.org/news Blood Drive | August 18, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Front of Sanctuary | Carter BloodCare provides life-saving blood components and transfusion services that give hope to people in need. Give life by donating blood. standrewumc.org/News/BloodDrive 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 United Methodist Women | Visit a group this year. All are welcome. standrewumc.org/adults Sarah Sisters | September 4, 11:00 a.m., Piro Hall, Welcome Tea and Lunch, RSVP, Louise, louiselinktx@gmail.com or 972-824-6861. Rachel Group | September 9, 7:00 p.m., Room 126, Walk to Emmaus, by Laura Rule LIFT | September 15, 6:30 p.m., Room 131, Welcome Meeting 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 Women’s Spiritual Growth Group | 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Room 120, New Study beginning September 3 | Lazarus Awakening by Joanna Weaver. Filmed in the Holy Land you will be drawn into the historical and spiritual truths from this story. Contact Dawn Conner at dawnmikeconner@gmail.com. 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 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 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 | Join Kay Richardson and pastors Robert Hasley and Allison Jean on a Wesley Heritage and Celtic Christianity Tour to London and Oxford, England; and Dublin, and Galway, Ireland in April, 2020. Space is limited. Contact Kay Richardson for more information.
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Music Season | September 8, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary | Encounter our most sacred musical customs in innovative, new ways with the 2019-2020 St. Andrew Music Season. The season begins with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s On the Go series coming to our Sanctuary. Tickets will be on sale soon. standrewumc.org/News/MusicSeason
Chancel Choir Resumes | We will start this fall with a day retreat on campus, August 24. Regular choir rehearsals begin the following Wednesday and continue through the fall. We invite you to sing with us when you’re able! standrewumc.org/News/Choir
Back to School Blessing | August 11, At all services | Join us for a special back-toschool blessing for all students and educators. Children will go to their classrooms first and then we will escort them to service. standrewumc.org/News/Blessing
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Children’s Atrium Opening | August 11, 10:40 a.m. Celebrate the opening of our Children’s Atrium, with a ribbon-cutting and snow cones! Together, we celebrate a big step in our continued churchwide renovation and expansion through ChurchOne. Gather in the circle drive near the new children’s entrance. standrewumc.org/News/Atrium
We are here for you when you or a loved one can benefit from care. Care Ministry offers counseling and referral services, including community resources, for those who are troubled, ill, facing life changes or feeling lost. We also train and empower church members who feel called to care for others as well. standrewumc.org/care
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Whether today is your first day to attend, or you’ve been a longtime member, learn about who we are as a church in our three Starting Point classes. You’ll tour the campus, meet church members, and have your questions answered. You don’t have to attend in any particular order. Starting Point classes are usually the first three Sundays of each month, 9:30 a.m. in Room 131. standrewumc.org/starting-point
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
Adult Mission Trip | August 8-11, Rockport/ Aransas Pass | St. Andrew will travel to Aransas Pass, for a mission trip to provide hurricane relief. You must be 18 or older to attend. Contact Jimmy Decker, jdecker@standrewumc.org for more information. standrewumc.org/News/ AdultMissionTrip
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