July 17, 2022 Digital Bulletin

Moscow United Methodist Church 126 Church Street Moscow, Pennsylvania 18444 Church Phone: (570)842-7251 Email: [email protected] Website: moscowumc.com Worship Service 10:00 Sunday School 9:00 Mission Statement: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

July 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. Sixth Sunday of Pentecost GOD’S PEOPLE GATHER Gathering Prelude Be Thou Our Guard While Troubles Last St. Anne Hymn Tune Arranged by Phil Lehenbauer Parish Notes Invocation *Call To Worship Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness, come before the Lord with joyful songs; People: Know that the Lord is God. It is God who made us, and we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Leader: Enter God’s gates with thanksgiving and God’s courts with praise; People: Give thanks to God and praise God’s name. Leader: For the Lord is good and God’s love endures forever; People: The Lord’s faithfulness continues through all generations. *Opening Hymn UMH #601 “Thy Word Is a Lamp” Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. When I feel afraid, Think I've lost my way, Still you're there right beside me. And nothing will I fear As long as you are near. Please be near me to the end.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Now I will not forget Your love for me and yet My heart forever is wandering. Jesus be my guide And hold me to your side, And I will love you to the end. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Children’s Chat GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED Choral Prayer for Illumination: Spirit Song UMH #347 O let the Son of God enfold you With His Spirit and His love Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul

O let Him have the things that hold you And His Spirit like a dove Will descend upon your life and make you whole. Jesus, O Jesus Come and fill Your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus Come and fill Your lambs. O come and sing this song with gladness As your hearts are filled with joy Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name O give Him all your tears and sadness Give Him all your years of pain And you'll enter into life in Jesus' name. Jesus, O Jesus Come and fill Your lambs.

Jesus, O Jesus Come and fill Your lambs. Psalm Reading Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Special Music Carol Hess “I Believe” by Drake, Graham, Shirl & Stillman Arranged James Michael Stevens Gospel Reading John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down

and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message Pastor Lori Robinson The Good Shepherd GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND *Hymn of Response UMH#381 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender care; in thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, thine we are. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!

Thou hast bought us, thine we are. We are thine, thou dost befriend us, be the guardian of our way; keep thy flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Hear, O hear us when we pray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Hear, O hear us when we pray. Thou hast promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; thou hast mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse and power to free. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! We will early turn to thee. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus!

We will early turn to thee. Early let us seek thy favor, early let us do thy will; blessed Lord and only Savior, with thy love our bosoms fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast loved us, love us still. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast loved us, love us still. Sharing In Prayer: Concerns and Joys Circle of Prayer Churches: Christ Community UMC, Selinsgrove; First UMC, Millersburg; *Pine Street UMC, Williamsport; *Galow UMC, Masorie - Sierra Leone; Grove Memorial UMC, Lewistown; Claysburg UMC, Claysburg; Mount Carmel UMC, Orrtanna; Forkston UMC, Forkston Township; Letort UMC, Carlisle; Royer UMC, Williamsburg; French Asylum

UMC, Towanda; Wesley Forest Camp & Retreat Center, Weikert Prayer List: Corona Virus Pandemic, Our United Methodist Denomination, Those affected by senseless violence, Our Country and Leaders, All Military Troops, War in Ukraine, Dawn Biesecker, Mary Tanfield, Geoff Walker, Eric Schilling, Frank Ciero, Sr., Susan Santarsiero, Alice Roese, Merle Lyon, Patrick Miller, Eileen Lutz, Ava Lutz, Aaron Butler, Ed Sebring, Jack McGoldrick Family, Sheruda Family, Beverly Treuthardt, Unspoken Requests, Those Suffering in Silence THE 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.

Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer Reception of the Tithes and Offerings *Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Offertory Prayer (unison) O Lord, our Good Shepherd, thank you for the abundant provisions you bestow upon us and the divine guidance you give, leading us to prosperity. May we present our tithes and offerings this day with generous hearts, as an act of worship to you. Bless that which we give to accomplish your will of love for the world. Amen.

GOD’S PEOPLE ARE SENT FORTH *Hymn of Sending Forth UMH #133 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;

leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. *Benediction *Choral Benediction UMH#128 “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought (v1)” He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught!

Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, he leadeth me, by his own hand he leadeth me; his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me. *Postlude Cornet Voluntary by John Travers * Invites the congregation to stand if able. Pastor: Lori Robinson Email: [email protected] Phone: (570)762-4918 Administrative Assistant: Jennie Chmielewski Email: [email protected]

****ANNOUNCEMENTS**** General Information: • Children are welcome during worship, there are Busy Bags in the coat room, and the Nursery is open for childcare after Children’s Chat for children up to age 6 • Restrooms can be found down the hall across the Narthex from the Sanctuary. • For more information, please go to our website, www.moscowumc.com Schedule This Week: Monday 6 p.m. Vacation Bible School Tuesday 6 p.m. Vacation Bible School Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Crew Wednesday 6 p.m. Vacation Bible School Office Hours This Week: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 22nd Vacation Bible School 2022 July 18th – July 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Come celebrate the birth of Jesus with us as we share in the story of the greatest gift ever given. Daily themes are: Hope, Love, and Joy. It Promises to Be a Merry Good Time! Next week is VBS Sunday. The VBS Kids will be sharing in verse and song and more with us from their trip to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas in July. There will be a time of fellowship after the service for everyone that will include a Live Nativity and the Mission Goal Pies…. if the kids make their goal. General Notes: Reminder - Construction continues in our courtyard area. We would like to thank Billy Havenstrite for taking on this project for his Eagle Scout. We will be updating our Prayer List every month, if you would like someone to remain on our prayer list

after one month, please let us know so we do not remove them. Please don’t forget to invite your friends to follow our social media pages so we can spread the word of our upcoming events far and wide. Ministries and Missions / Community Collections: *** MUMC DONATION STATION *** The MUMC Donation Station is located in the narthex of the church building: is located in the narthex of the church building: For the month of July we will be collecting items for the upcoming Fill the Bus event held at Salon Joy on August 7th. More information can be found in the Narthex. Infant Hat Collection: Thank you to those who continue to donate hats. If you are unable to knit or crochet but would like to contribute, you can donate yarn for others to make the hats. Information on which yarns are best can be found with the hat patterns. Food Pantry & Dry Goods Pantry – Most Needed Items of the month: Food Pantry- cereal, canned pasta, breakfast bars Dry Goods Pantry – bar soap

We are collecting plastic bags and other stretchy plastic, which will be turned into an outdoor bench when we reach 500lbs. So far we have reached our goal for our first bench. We continue to collect aluminum tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton. MUMC Power of Prayer Network – If anyone is in need of prayer, please contact Cis Lyon, Pastor Lori, or Jennie, so your requests can be given to the Power of Prayer Network. The MUMC Learning Tree Preschool spots for the 2022-2023 school year are filling fast. If you or someone you know would like to enroll their child, applications as well as other information can be found on our website under the “Ministries” section. The Preschool Board is in need of a financial representative. Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities: Christian Connections virtual Bible virtual Bible study meets Tuesday evenings 6:15-7:30. Join us as we discuss scriptures in their original context and discover

how we can live out these biblical principals in our daily living. Due to VBS, Christian Connections will not meet this week and next week will meet on Wednesday evening, July 27th. Upcoming Activity and Event Information: Vision Team: The Vision Team continues to meet. They are finding interesting data in the demographics of our area and are beginning to embark on further discussions with a guiding church visioning book. The team looks forward to sharing their findings and receiving vital input from the congregation to prayerfully discern God’s vision of ministry, mission, and fellowship for the future. If anyone would like to serve on the Vision Team, please contact Pastor Lori. CPR/AED Class: If anyone would like to sign up for a future class, please contact Jennie in the office, or add your name to the list on the table in the Narthex. Welsh Cookie Sale: We will be selling Welsh Cookies during the Moscow Street Fair. If anyone would like to help make and package the cookies, the ladies will be in the social hall on July 22 and July 29.