Sunday Worship Service July 19

GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD 

Good morning beloved of God and welcome to our worship service!

In addition to online worship this morning you are welcome to engage in worship in-person as well.

Announcements;

Pastor Francois still available for small groups gathering and devotion. please don't hesitate to call Pastor Francois as you organize a small group. we have things to learn from each other; "culture shock" and do we worship God in Africa. 

We encourage beloved of God in Crandon St. Lukes and Argonne UMC to join online prayer session every Friday starting in August at 7:00pm-8:00pm. As Christians,  we are call to pray for church unity and our nation leaders to get together, then to fight against the actual pandemic; 

PRAYER FOR PEACE AND social justice; PRAYER FOR good relationships that should be accurate all over the world as well as in both  communities (Crandon and Argonne). 

If you need any clarification concerning "ONLINE PRAYER SESSION." Pleas call Pastor Francois. We encourage you to read (Psalms 122:6-9).

Pastor Adam ordered masks, so they are available at St. Lukes please be in touch with Elizabeth Plummer to get them or come to Crandon St.Lukes to receive masks.

Please subscribe for cleaning service after Sunday worship Service.

We are so glad that you are worshiping with us today online. Please stay connected with us during this time of social distancing and staying at home in these ways: 

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Sharing Joys and Concerns

If you would like a copy of the prayer list or have prayer requests, please email Pastor Francois Mukosa at mukosakilumba@gmail.comYou can also add your pray request in the comment section below. Please be aware that comments posted below are public. Before posting, please consider the privacy of those might not want their name shared publicly on the Internet. 

Opening Hymn,                                                                                                     UMH#77                                                                                                        

"How Great Thou Art," 

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture Passage: Reading from the NT (Luke 8:22-25) 

"One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, 'Let us go across to the other side the  lake.' So they put out, and while they were sailing he fell asleep. A windstorm swept down on the lake, and the boat was filling with water, and they were in danger. They went to him and woke him up, shouting, "Master, Master, we are perishing!" And he woke up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves; they ceased, and was a calm. He said to them, "Where is your faith?" They were afraid and amazed, said to one another, "Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?"

Sermon Series Title: "Stand Firm in Your Faith"

Theme: "Keep Your Faith Alive,                            Pastor Francois 

Click here to access the sermon.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GOD 

Prayers of the People.

Dear Lord, we come before You to lay our panic and anxiety at Your feet. when we are crushed by our fears and worries in this critical time. Lord remind us of Your power and Your grace. Fill us with Your peace as we trust in you and you alone. 

Lord, help us to break the spirit of fear in our lives. Please teach us to meditate on Scripture. Lord, in your mercy... here our prayer.

God, we know that you are not the source of fear, that is Satan's realm, and he delights in causing your children pain. You do not torment us with worrisome thoughts or burden our hearts with fretfulness. You are the God of peace. You desire to give us power over worries as we count on your love trust in your sovereign care. We pray for strength as we stand in your presence. Lord, in your mercy... here our prayer.

Help us remember, when fear come knocking at our hearts doors, to answer with powerful Scripture. Lord, in your mercy...here our prayer.

God, help us to remember You are a good God and faithful, and you will help us challenge our worries with live-building truth instead of destructive thoughts. Lord, in your mercy... hear our prayer.

We pray for the healing power for those who are sick and those who are in nursing homes. 

We pray for peace in our country, community. You peace should guard our hearts and minds. Lord, in your mercy...hear our prayer.

We pray in the name of Christ, who taught us to pray...(Lord's Prayer)

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 

Offering 

As we begin a time of offering our gifts and ourselves, consider the various organization, missions, and events that you are able to offer you time, talents, and money to during this time. The offering is a key part of worship because it reminds us that the God we have met this morning is a God on the move and a God at work in our world. Here are some links to click on that will direct you to several organizations that have online financial giving opportunities:

• Online Giving to Crandon and Argonne through the Wisconsin Annual Conference website 
• New Hope Shelter and Transitional Housing
• United Methodist Committee on Relief
• CDC Foundation

    If you wish to make a financial offering by writing a check, offerings to both St. Luke's and Argonne should be mailed to the office at St. Luke's (301 South Lake Ave, Crandon, 54520) or dropped in the outdoor mail slot next to the side entrance to St. Luke's. 

Gracious and Giving God, 

in this time of pandemic and distancing 

continue to use us and guide us 
to care for your people. 

All that we have, 

all that we are, 

and all that we give are because you have first loved us.

Bless all the work of our hands, 

the investments of our time, 

and the fruits of our labors,

so that we may embody and extend 

your grace, love, and mission to all our neighbors.

In the name of Jesus Christ we offer ourselves and we lift up this prayer.

Amen. 

GOING FORTH IN GOD'S MISSION AND LOVE

Closing Hymn :                                                           UMH #462

"Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus"  

Please be still; KEEP YOUR FAITH ALIVE. JESUS IS Here 

with us.

Now, let the Grace of our Lord Jesus-Christ,

Let the Love of God and 

Let the fellowship of the Holy Spirit within us continually be 

with us, 

and continually guide us in Jesus name, we pray, Amen.