July 30, 2023

Moscow United Methodist Church 126 Church St Moscow, PA Pastor Lori Robinson [email protected] [email protected] (570)842-7251

July 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost GOD’S PEOPLE GATHER Gathering Prelude Carol Hess “Breathe On Me, Breath of God” Hymn Tune: Trentham by Robert Jackson Arranged by Terry M. Forsyth Ringing of the Church Bells Parish Notes Invocation *Call To Worship Leader: We come to worship the Triune God who creates, redeems, and sustains us all. People: We come to worship God who never leaves us and yet whose purposes often seem hidden. Leader: We gather today to learn how to watch, wait, and anticipate the season when God’s unrevealed work will come into the open.

People: We gather today to learn how to join in God’s dance as partners who prepare for the season when God’s unrevealed work comes into the open. Leader: We gather today to further learn from Jesus’ teachings to remain strong in faith and be faithful. People: We gather today to learn how to love as God loves so that we may be part of bringing God’s unrevealed work into the open. *Opening Hymn UMH#144 “This is my Father’s World” This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise,

the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise. This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere. This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad. Children’s Chat GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED Prayer for Illumination: (in unison) Guide us, O God, by your Word, and Holy Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover peace. Amen. Old Testament Reading Psalm 119:129-136

Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts. Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. Special Music “How Great Thou Art” Carol Hess Swedish Folk Melody Arranged by Anne Britt Gospel Reading Matthew 13:31-33 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”

He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds[a] of flour until it worked all through the dough.” Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message Pastor Lori Robinson Faithful Living GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND *Hymn of Response UMH#140 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,

sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Circle of Prayer Churches: Dellville UMC, Duncannon; Summerhill UMC, Berwick; Pleasant Valley UMC, Howard; Fairview UMC, Harrisonville; Salem Gulden’s UMC, Gettysburg; East Rush UMC, Lawton Six Mile Run UMC, Defiance; Point Bethel UMC, Hughesville; Thornhurst UMC, Thornhurst; Faith UMC, Selinsgrove; Wesley Forest Camp & Retreat Center, Weikert

Prayer List: Corona Virus Pandemic, Our United Methodist Denomination, those acted by the natural disasters, Our Country and Leaders, All Military troops, Adm. John C. Aquilino, War in Ukraine, Dawn Biesecker, Alice Roese, Merle Lyon, Cindy Kramer, Shirley Lysak, Ed Sebring, family of Mary Tanfield, Tom Tanfield, Family of Sonny Dorio, family of Shirley Flyte, Ted Kreider, Maria Sevitski, Candie Drake, Judy Durkin, Douglas Pierre, Stephanie, family of Kaden Rabender, Doris Rose, Paul Bowen, Dale Frisbee Unspoken Requests, Those Suffering in Silence Sharing In Prayer: Concerns and Joys Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer UMH#895 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. Reception of the Tithes and Offerings *Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: 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 (in unison) God of all blessings, Jesus inspired us through his teachings to see your kingdom as a place where small things can have a mighty impact. We ask you this day to bless the gifts we offer, that they will have a powerful impact when used according to your purposes. Amen. GOD’S PEOPLE ARE SENT FORTH *Hymn of Sending Forth UMH#572 “Pass it On”

It only takes a spark To get a fire going And soon all those around Can warm up in its glowing That's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it You spread His love to everyone You want to pass it on. What a wondrous time is spring When all the trees are budding The birds begin to sing The flowers start their blooming That's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it You want to sing it's fresh like spring You want to pass it on. I wish for you my friend This happiness that I've found You can depend on Him It matters not where you're bound I'll shout it from the mountain top I want my world to know The Lord of love has come to me I want to pass it on.

*Benediction *Choral Benediction UMH#174 “His Name Is Wonderful” His name is wonderful, His name is wonderful, His name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord He is the mighty King, Master of everything, His name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord. He’s the great Shepherd, The Rock of all ages, Almighty God is he; Bow down before him, Love and adore him, His name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord. *Postlude Grand Choeur By Craig A. Penfield * Invites the congregation to stand if able. Pastor: Lori Robinson Email: [email protected] Phone: (570)762-4918

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: Today 11:00 a.m. Admin. Comms. Meeting National Night Out Tuesday 6:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday Morning Crew Preschool Board Meeting Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday The SPRC is accepting applications for the Church Secretary position. Anyone interested can contact Mark Chmielewski at [email protected] or call the church office at 570-842-7251. As we move through the transition of hiring a new Church Secretary, there will be no set office hours. Pastor Lori will still be keeping her office times. If you need anything, please call for an appointment. Reminder – The Aqua PA pipe work continues on Spring Garden Street and other area streets. Also, construction on

our new prayer garden in the courtyard is underway. Please be careful in these areas. We have implemented a no food or drink policy in the Sanctuary. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping God’s house honorable and orderly. We will be updating our Prayer List every month, if you would like someone to remain on our prayer list after 1 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. Ushers, Greeters, Scripture Readers: Please sign up to help in these areas. The sign-up sheets are on the table in front of the mailboxes in the coat room. Ministries and Missions / Community Collections: MUMC Community Computer Lab is ready for use. Please spread the word about this new community outreach ministry. Currently, if you need to use the computer lab, please contact Jennie or Pastor Lori for assistance. *** MUMC DONATION STATION *** The MUMC Donation Station is located in the coat room of the church building: starting today through the month of

August, we will begin collecting school supplies. A full list of the most needed items will be available by next week. The full list will also be sent out to our church email list. Food Pantry & Dry Goods Pantry – Most Needed Items of the month: Food Pantry – Cereal, Peanut Butter Dry Goods Pantry – Soap, Toothpaste 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. 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 second 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, so your requests can be given to the Power of Prayer Network.

The MUMC Learning Tree Preschool: 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. Currently, new applicants will be placed on a wait list. Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities: There will be no Christian Connections this week due to the National Night Out. We will meet again next Tuesday at 6:15 for this virtual Bible Study. Everyone is welcome to join. WELCOME TO PORTICO! https://susumc.org/portico/ Portico is a new Learning Management System (LMS) that will be another resource to support our Conference mission to grow spiritual transformational leaders, equip vital congregations and create new places for new people, and connect with each other and the world. Persons are free to enroll in any course they wish. The courses which are for credit will be indicated in the course description. New courses are added all the time so check back often to see the latest learning opportunities. Upcoming Activity and Event Information: The Annual National Night Out is this Tuesday, August 1st. The events are 6:00-9:00 with the service at 7:00. We

will be hosting the community service and leading the candlelight walk through town to the borough building. Looking Ahead – We will be hosting a Paint and Praise Night on Thursday, August 17th, 6:00-8:00. Bring a friend and come out for this enjoyable evening! *CPR/AED Class: If anyone would like to sign up for a future class, please contact Jennie, or add your name to the list on the table in the Narthex.