Welcome to the Red Lodge Community Church Worship With Us 10 AM July 28, 2024 Worship Leader: Rev. Teressa L. Clark
Outdoor Service, Kaleva Park If you are joining us in person, the service is at 10:00 AM Sunday School
ission: Red Lodge Community Church, United Church of Christ, welcomes all people to gather for worship, fellowship and to study God’s Word. We seek to be servants of our Lord in the care of all people.”
Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge, with humility, that the land upon which we worship today was once the land of the Apsaalooke People, those who we now know as the Crow People. Their stewardship and relationship with the land is the stewardship and relationship that we hope to honor with the mission of this church.
Red Lodge Community Church United Church of Christ July 28, 2024
OUTDOOR WORSHIP AT KALEVA July 28, 2024
WELCOME / ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Teressa L. Clark
Vacation Bible School starts a week from today
Thank Marty and Homebrewed Harmony for leading the music for us today.
Thank Lynell and Jay for hauling equipment for us.
Thank Renee and other deacons for the picnic.
PRELUDE “Life’s Railway” Homebrewed Harmony
*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) from Psalm 89 Lori Floyd One: I will sing of the Lord’s loyal love forever. Many: I will proclaim your faithfulness from one generation to the next. One: Your loyal love is rightly built—forever! Many: You establish your faithfulness in heaven. One: The heavens are yours! The earth too! Many: The world and all that fills it! One: Your throne is built on righteousness and justice; Many: Loyal love and faithfulness stand in front of you. One: Bless the Lord forever! Many: Amen and Amen!
*OPENING HYMN “Down to the River to Pray” As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the robe and crown Good Lord, show me the way! O brothers let's go down Let's go down, come on down Come on brothers let's go down Down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way! O mothers let's go down Let's go down, come on down Come on mothers let's go down Down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way! O fathers let's go down Let's go down, come on down Come on fathers let's go down Down in the river to pray
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Merciful God, whose care never ceases, we come to you as we are. We are tired from trying to do more than we can manage. We are anxious about problems which go unresolved. We are worried about events beyond our control. For mistakes we cannot redeem, for tasks left undone, for times we have looked away from those in need, we ask your forgiveness. For strength and enthusiasm to faithfully follow Jesus, we seek for your Spirit. We pray for fullness of life, generous hearts, and contented souls. In your mercy, restore and lead us. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON There is no greater joy in the heart of God than when a son or daughter opens to the gift of forgiveness. God’s Spirit reaches out to assure us of welcome in Christ. In the name of Jesus Christ you are God’s by grace, forgiven and restored to fullness of life. Thanks be to God.
*SONG OF PRAISE “Glory to God” Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory in the Highest! Glory to God! Glory to God! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Children are invited to Sunday School, led by Christian Education Coordinator Zina General
SPECIAL MUSIC Homebrewed Harmony “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” “Redeemed (How I Love to Proclaim It)”
PASTORAL PRAYER / PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR (“trespasses”) The second half of the prayer today comes from Ruth Duck. The first half is based on our prayer list and any other requests: For whom or for what should we pray? Let us pray. Healing Christ, we remember those we have named And others who are sick and have asked us pray. We ask your guiding wisdom for each decision and your healing touch in every life. Weeping Jesus, we remember those who grieve For sons and daughters, siblings and spouses, for other family and friends missing one who has died. And for those who grieve other losses – broken relationships, shattered dreams, dashed hopes. We seek your loving kindness and companionship in and through the shadowed valley. Compassionate God, we bring to you our concerns for our troubled world. May the nations week the peace based on cooperation and sharing which offer, more than on the peace of drawn swords. We pray for the victims of senseless violence, those who are killed or wounded, those who mourn them, and those who have learned to fear. We pray for those who labor, that they may receive just wages for their work. We pray for those who have no work, that you may encourage them in their struggle. God, grant all people your peace. May your church remain faithful, now and forever, through the grace of Jesus Christ. We now join our voices in the prayer Jesus taught, saying 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERTORY SENTENCES We have two collection baskets today. One is for our regular tithes and offerings used for the work of the church. The other is for a special offering to be given to Kaleva for allowing us to gather here today. Rather than pass the baskets they have been placed on the table _______________. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 6 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) We dedicate our lives and all that we have to the work of life, of love, of peace. Receive our gifts and lead us in wisdom and courage. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. 33 Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. 34 As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things. 53 When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. 54 When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him 55 and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. 56 And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.
One: The Word of God for the People of God. All: Thanks Be to God.
SERMON “Rest”
*HYMN “Shall We Gather at the River” Songbook #597
*BENEDICTION “Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh, be swift to love, make haste to be kind!”
*SENDING SONG “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” Songbook #282
After Worship, please join us for the Picnic!
ANNOUNCEMENTS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST August 5 - 8, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Children Ages 3 through 11 Dinner will be served Red Lodge Community Church, UCC
Registration for each child is required by July 23rd; forms are available in the office.
Volunteers needed to help with dinner, to help with the activities (Bible story, art, music), and to shepherd each group through the activities;
Volunteer applications are required by July 23rd
Safe Church Orientation is required of all volunteers; it will be offered at 11 a.m. on July 23rd and, if needed, at an alternate time coordinated by Teressa and Zina
HOSPITALITY TEAM: Please sign up to help with the luncheon following the Memorial Service for the Rev. David Munson on August 2nd. We need cookies as well as volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up.
RED LODGE COMMUNITY CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE & PICNIC July 28, 2024, AT KALEVA PARK – 10:00 A.M. WORSHIP – WITH PICNIC TO FOLLOW
Directions: Kaleva is located on Route 212 north of Red Lodge, between mile markers 77 and 78 on the east side of the road.
What to Bring: Last names beginning with A through L: Salad (cold only) Last names beginning with M through Z: Dessert (cold only) Table Service (bring plates and tableware) Lawn Chairs (you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as worship will be outdoors) Own Drink (if other than lemonade, coffee, or water is desired) Mosquito Repellant and Sunscreen (if needed)
Church to Provide: Pulled Pork, BBQ Sauce, Buns, Chips, Lemonade, Water and Coffee (regular & decaf)
Other Information: The church worship service will be held outdoors (weather permitting), bring lawn chairs for this. Picnic tables will be available under the pavilion for the picnic. Restrooms are available and handicap accessible. A regular offering will be taken during the church service, along with a donation basket to help cover the expense of using Kaleva Park. Come for a great morning of worship, fellowship, and food. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or one of the Deacons.
THIS WEEK: Monday, July 29 9-2 Rev. Teressa L. Clark (Remote) 1pm Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Theater Group (Fellowship Hall)
Tuesday, July 30 9-4 Rev. Teressa L. Clark (in office) Afternoon Speech Therapist (Nursey Room)
Wednesday, July 31 8 am Prayer Zoom 9am Coffee Klatch Rev. Teressa L. Clark available remotely 10:30-Noon Lunch in the Sun (RLCC) 11 am HbH Practice 1:30pm Choir Practice 6:00 pm Theater Group
Thursday, August 01 Rev. Teressa L. Clark off Afternoon Speech Therapist (Nursey Room)
Friday, August 02 Rev. Teressa L. Cark off
Saturday, August 03 Rev. Teressa L. Cark off
************************************************************************************************************** Sun, August 04, 2024 10am Worship Sunday School Worship Leader: Rev. Teressa L. Clark Next Week’s Volunteers Liturgist: Patty Schuessler Deacons: Audrey Clark, Jody Loeffen Christian Education: Zina General Tech: Jay West Coffee Hour: Libby Gardner
Participating in Today's Worship Worship Leader – Rev. Teressa L. Clark Liturgist - Lori Floyd Acolyte - Deacons serving today are Renee Gabrian, Kiyoko Carlson Pianist – Dr Lynell Kruckeberg Choir- Marty Clague, Director, Martha Brown, Julia Childs, Jo Ann Eder, Lori Floyd, Libby Gardner, Steve Hanson, Sharyn McKenzie, Mark Sechler, Karen Simmons, Lanny Hilderman, Kathy Munson Homebrewed Harmony- Marty Clague, Steve Hanson, Jim Howe, Mark Sechler, Don Redfoot
Videography, Audio, Tech Support – Jay West
Christian Education - Zina General
Red Lodge Community Church, United Church of Christ PO Box 786, 308 South Broadway Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068 406-446-1444 www.redlodgecommunitychurch.com
Our Transitional Pastor, Teressa Clark, is available for pastoral care emergencies and is glad to make pastoral care visits to those who are hospitalized or homebound. Please contact her directly by calling or texting 406-717-9745 or by emailing [email protected]. [email protected], Church 406-446-1444 Office Hours: M-Thurs 8am-3PM, Fri 9-1pm Dr. Lynell Kruckeberg, Music [email protected] 303-868-1434 Marty Clague, Director Choir [email protected]
For information on joining Red Lodge Community Church, please talk with any of our deacons, or contact Mark Sechler at 573-415-7722 or [email protected]. Sundays our worship service is recorded with video and audio. If you wish to restrict the use of photos and videos that include you, please complete the Photo/Video Opt-out form and deliver it to the church office.
With thanks to Jay West, our Sunday Worship Services are recorded with video and audio.
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