SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

JUNE 22, 2008

Faith United Methodist Church

2950 Droste Road

St. Charles MO 63301-1107

(636)946-6398 – (636)724-4910

FAX: (636)916-1508

“I will give thanks to the Lord because of His

righteousness and will sing paises to the Lord.”

Psalm 7:17

ORDER OF WORSHIP

We Gather

Our Faith Family

Prelude ‘Jesus, Our Friend” arr. Whitworth

Please pray for our youth and counselors as they leave for their work trip to Florida.

*Call to Worship (based on Psalm 1) (11:00 a.m.)

Leader: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.

People: His delight is in the law of the Lord.

Leader: On His law he meditates day and night.

People: The Lord watches over the way of the righteous.

Leader: Blessed are those who take refuge in Him.

Hymn Sing

*A Time for Christian Greeting

Moments with Our Children (11:00 a.m.)

We Praise God

Music Ministry (11:00 a.m.) Sanctuary Choir

“Hymn of Promise” Natalie Sleeth

Giving Expression to Our Joys and Concerns

Call to Prayer

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.

Prayer Response

Invitation to Giving

Offertory Cheryl Purcell

Please pray for those on Faith’s prayer list during the Offertory and during the week.

*Doxology Pg. 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn (11:00 a.m.) “Stand Up and Bless the Lord” Pg. 662

We Hear God’s Word

Scripture Lesson

1^st Reading Joshua 24:13-18, 23-27

*2^nd Reading Galatians 1:1-2, 6-10

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord and it can be trusted.

People: Thanks be to God.

The Message “As For Me and My House . . .” Rev. Jeff

We Are Sent Forth to Serve

*Hymn “Jesus Calls Us” Pg. 398

Someone from the Order of St. Luke the Physician will be at the altar to offer healing prayer and prayer assistance. Please come for prayer.

*Benediction

*Postlude arr. Innes

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”

*Those that are able please stand.

A Nursery is provided for children through two years of age from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. See an Usher for directions.

On designated Sundays, a sign language interpreter is located at the right front of the Sanctuary during the 11:00 a.m. service.

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God in honor of Kyla Milne’s fourth birthday by her

Grandma, Joanie O’Neil

Faith Church lost two of its longtime members and dear friends this week.

Pauline Boucher, a member of Faith since 1975, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Her service was held here at the church on yesterday, June 21, 2008. Please keep her family in your prayers.

Sylvia Gerdemann, a member of Faith since 1968, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Her service will be held today, at Baue Funeral Home on West Clay, at 2:00 p.m.

If you special ordered books at the Women’s Retreat in April, they are in. Please see Rev. Kim for them.

“Introduction to the Psalms” scheduled for next Sunday, June 29^th, has been cancelled.

We need help on Saturday, June 28^th, at the Methodist Habitat House in Wentzville, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please see Bill H. if you need more information or directions.

Congratulations to Erin and Rev. Jimmy Cooper on the birth of their son, Noah James, June 19, 2008. Noah weighed in at 7 lbs 12 oz, 20 ½ inches long. Mom, Dad, and baby are doing fine and so are Grandma (Darlene) and Grandpa (Jim)!