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Quote for Reflection: OPENING TO GOD Kathy Keay the other side. But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he“It is true that God may have called you to be exactly where you are. Give us big hearts, dear God; saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and Big enough to embrace all our sisters and brothers bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them.But, it is absolutely vital to grasp that he didn’t call you there so you especially those in trouble, Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and whether of their own making or took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gavecould settle in and live your life in comfort and superficial peace.” because of wrongs done to them. them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I― Francis Chan, Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ Give us big hearts, dear God; big enough to acknowledge our own weakness Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man before pointing the finger at others; who fell into the hands of the robbers?” big enough to be humble He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” We Gather as God’s People when blessed with your good gifts denied to so many. Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Give us big hearts, dear God;HYMN Here I Am, Lord UMH 593 to reach out again and again to those who cannot help themselves until hope is restored to them We Respond to God’s Word Call to Worship Maureen Farrell FCJ Find a sense of Church, and we, thorn-beaten and bloodied allow our loving to become more like yours.

Community, Communion. REFLECTION The Courage to be Uncomfortable Hear a Call to Loving Kindness, Compassion, Unity. HYMN How Shall I Come Before the Lord W&S 3124 Know a time for Believing, Supporting, Upholding. We Listen for God’s Word PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER Recognize a feeling of Openness, Integrity, Truthfulness. OFFERING & DOXOLOGY Expect a movement to Encourage, Include, Forgive. GOSPEL Luke 10:25-37 Experience a house for Prayer, People, God. Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What We Are Sent Into God’s World Inhabit a haven for the weak, is written in the law? What do you read there?” The Peacemakers, The Spirit. He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your ANNOUNCEMENTS heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, andHymn Shine, Jesus, Shine FWS 2173 with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said BENEDICTION to him, “You have given the right answer; do this, and you willHymn Lord, I Want to Be a Christian UMH 402 live.” RESPONSE Let There Be Peace on Earth UMH 431PASSING THE PEACE But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down fromYOUNG PEOPLE’S MESSAGE Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half Birthdays and AnniversariesOrdinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and July 15: Josiah Parker, Janet Bedard when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a July 16: Emily ParkerHymn What Does the Lord Require of You FWS 2174 July 17: Emily McDonald Ongoing Prayers Lifted Up Last Sunday Essex Eats Out Schedule Arlitha Nancy - friend’s son Tyler died of July 19: St James July 26: EUMC Callie ALS, leaving behind a wife Anne Kennison and two young daughter Mary Willard Judy - thankful for visit from great- Calendar Norma Strickland Judy & Diezela grandson WilliamTuesdays: Pastor Is In @ Nest Coffee Shop 10 am - 11:30 am Lisa - friend Brenda’s son broke leg Matthew C. Jericho Clergy Group 11:30-12:30 Elissa & Leif in waterskiing accident; Greg prayers for guidance in theThursdays: Church Office 10:00 am- noon Paula DeMichele coming week Don Strickland Marjorie - Debra’s son Greg, who is Ellie Uckele waiting for an MRITues, 9 July – Tues, 23 July: Mitch at Wild Goose Workshopand then vacation. Pastor Mitch can be reached by cell at 802- Cole Mitch - Anne Miller and kids Sara881-3268. Rev. Jen Mihok will cover pastoral emergencies, and Harley and Brij on trip to India tocan be reached at 802-899-1722 or pastor@ucu.church Lenore Michael Parker work with refugeesFri, 19 July: WoWW Luncheon at Olive Garden at 11:30 am Gordon MitchinsonSat, 20 July: Food Shelf at Good Shepherd Lutheran Susan TimSun, 21 July: Narda Carlson leads worship