August 6, 2017 | 9th Sunday after Pentecost

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Organ Prelude Blessed Assurance. . . . . Arr. Erik Sundman

Opening Welcome Pastor DeWayne

Call To Worship (adapted from Psalm 17) Gil Gilliam

One: Listen to what’s right, Lord; pay attention to our cries! Listen closely to our prayers; our justice comes from you..

Many: We will behold your face in righteousness; we will be filled by your presence.

One: Our steps are set firmly on your paths; we will not stumble. We cry out to you because you answer us. So hear our prayer. Many: Show your faithful love in amazing ways because you are the one who saves us. All: Holy One, listen closely to our prayers. Our justice comes from you. Amen.

Passing of the Peace Pastor DeWayne

Opening Praise Set (1) Touching Heaven, Changing Earth; (2) Give Us Clean Hands

Scripture Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 Gil Gilliam

The same night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.” So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.” The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.

One: May God bless the reading of the word.

Song Open Up the Heavens

Morning Message Facing God Pastor DeWayne

Gathering Song Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Offering/DUO Recipient RECLAIM Pastor DeWayne

Offertory Do Not Be Afraid. . . . . . Written and Sung by Erik Sundman

Response: Many Gifts, One Spirit All: Many Gifts, one Spirit, one love known in many ways. In our difference is blessing, from diversity we praise. One Giver, one Word, one Spirit, one God known in many ways, hallowing our days. For the giver, for the gifts, praise, praise, praise!

Communion Liturgy Paul Herzberg

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The Invitation and Sursum Corda

One: God be with you. All: And also with you.

One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to our God.

One: Let us give thanks to God. All: It is right to give thanks and praise to our God.

One: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere, to give thanks… ...those around the world who cry out for liberation, we declare in praise…

The Sanctus

All: Holy, Holy, Holy, God of boundless mercy and unending love, How majestic is your name in all the earth! Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God; Hosanna in the highest.

Words of Institution

One: Glory to God, in whose image we are made, in whom we live and breathe and have our being, and who is present with and among us, forever and always,

All: Thanks be to God as we gather together to meet you, to share your meal, to celebrate your love, and to become strengthened to serve you and our neighbor. Hallelujah!

Communion Songs I Can Only Imagine Power of Your Love

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Prayer of Thanksgiving Paul Herzberg

Announcements Pastor DeWayne

Benediction Pastor DeWayne

Closing Song Your Grace is Enough

Postlude We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder

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Body & Soul

Abiding in Love:

A Homecoming Celebration

Sunday, September 17, 2017

10:00am

Please plan to attend the AGC’s Annual Homecoming Celebration on Sunday,

September 17, 2017, as we welcome old and new friends and members home for reunion, reconnection, and celebration of our beloved community. Help us celebrate memories past and new beginnings with all those near and

far who found home and welcome at All God’s Children over the years. Join us for a

day of exciting worship, good music and singing, and lots of fun, food, and family.

Peace & Justice Collective

Interest Meeting

Sunday, August 13

We are creating a space at AGC to amplify and organize our voice for peace and justice in the Twin Cities and the world. If you are

interested in participating in AGC’s Seeking Peace & Justice Ministry, please join Pastor

DeWayne on Sunday, August 13 in the Gathering Space after the Social Hour to find out about the new Peace & Justice Collective at AGC. If you are interested in learning how to effect social change by acting out of your faith and your commitment to building the

beloved community, this may be a wonderful opportunity for you to join in the work of

justice and advocacy on behalf of all people and all of creation in a broken world. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor

DeWayne at pastor@agcmcc.org.

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The Do Unto Others Fund is our way of reaching out past the walls of All God’s Children and providing our support to organizations making a difference across the world. The DUO fund recipient this week is:

RECLAIM - RECLAIM works to increase access to mental health support so that queer and trans youth may reclaim their lives from oppression in all its forms. Reclaim partners with youth ages 13 – 25 who are marginalized because of their gender identity, gender expression and/or sexual orientation. In addition to providing excellent care for youth, our vision is to change the landscape of access to care for queer and trans youth. We do this through deep practitioner development, training, education and outreach, and community partnerships at the intersection of gender and racial justice. Together, we raised the following amounts for

our DUO Fund recipients:

PFund AGC Scholorship: $990 AGC Benevolence Fund - $1213 Rainbow Health Initiative - $586

Holy Spokes Red Ribbon Riders - $729

DUO Fund

Sunday

// 9am - Full Music Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

// 10am - Worship Celebration (Sanctuary)

// 11am - Community Gathering - A Social Hour

// 11:45am - Praise Singers Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

// 4pm - Hennepin County Men’s Group (Chapel)

Monday

// 6:30pm - NA Support Group (Ackerman Hall)

Tuesday

// 7pm - AA Support Group (Ackerman Hall)

// 8:15pm - Twin Cities Trans & Queer AA Support Group (Ackerman Hall)

Wednesday

// 7pm - NA Support Group (Ackerman Hall)

Thursday

// 11am - Thursday’s Table—Meals for People in need (Ackerman Hall)

// 5:30pm - NA Support Group (Ackerman Hall)

// 6:30pm - Board of Directors Meeting (Chapel)

// 7:30pm - AA Support Group (Ackerman Hall)

Sunday

// 9am - Full Music Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

// 10am - Worship Celebration (Sanctuary)

// 11am - COMMUNITY MEAL

// 11am - Community Gathering - A Social Hour

// 11:30am - Peace and Justice Collective Interest Meeting (Gathering Space, Ackerman Hall)

// 11:45am - Praise Singers Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

See what’s going on this week! August 06 - August 13, 2017

Calendar

Community

Narthex Kiosk: Just swipe and contribute

On the web: http://www.easytithe.com/agcmcc Links available on agcmcc.org homepage

Text to give: Put your card in once and text as the Spirit moves you. Send a text with the dollar amount to: 612-276-5040

App: Download the EasyTithe app from the iOS or Android store and you can give easily, as well as check on how much you've given each month.

It’s Easy To Give!

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EXECUTIVE TEAM

Rev. DeWayne Davis Senior Pastor pastor@agcmcc.org

Mike Haase Director of Music and Worship Arts mhaase@agcmcc.org

David Coleman Office Administrator dcoleman@agcmcc.org

Darren Beecher Director of Information Technology dbeecher@agcmcc.org

Kathy Barclay Director of Facilities Management kbarclay@agcmcc.org

William Breitrick Sexton

MINISTRY LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS

Doug Beck Membership & Outreach Coordinator membership@agcmcc.org

Darryl Drozdik Communications Team Coordinator communications@agcmcc.org

Paul Herzberg Worship & Community Care Team Coordinator pherzberg@agcmcc.org

Kenn Carlson Recovery Ministry kcarlson@agcmcc.org

Rev. Steve Robertson Volunteer Clergy & Community Care

Will Murray

Looking to Join Up with an AGC Team? Have an interest to help out? Below find all the people that are responsible for bringing AGC’s ministry to you each day. We are always looking for talented people to bring new ideas and help us be a beacon to the world.

Join us on your YOUNG ADULT spiritual journey! For more information, pick up a brochure, talk to Will Murray, or email revolution@agcmcc.org.

Revolution Calendar: // Aug 13 - 3pm - Meeting as usual (Conference Room) // Aug 20 - 3pm - Meeting as usual (Conference Room) // Aug 27 - 3pm - Meeting as usual (Conference Room) Following REVOLUTION - Social hour at 4pm: Games & coffee @ Muffin Top Cafe

Young Adult Ministry (Revolution) Coordinator wmurray@agcmcc.org

Della Linse & Nona Savino Hospitality Team/Thursday’s Table Coordinators hospitality@agcmcc.org

Erik Sundman Praise Team & Band Accompanist

Kyle Williams Sound Engineering kwilliams@agcmcc.org

Roben Williams Lead Usher rwilliams@agcmcc.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rev. DeWayne Davis Stephanie Meredith Wally Swan Eric Meininger Gill Gilliam Will Murray Brent Suther directors@agcmcc.org

LAY DELEGATES

Terrie Crosley Kenn Carlson

Young Adults

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“What is it that you call yourself? What is that name you can scarce speak for fear or shame? Scoundrel, cheat, or phony like Jacob? Unworthy, irresponsible, unfaithful? Discouraged or burnt-out? Divorced, deserted, or widowed? Coward or bully? Unloved or unloving? Disappointed or disappointing? Abused or abuser? Ugly or abnormal? . . . Names, as we know, can limit us, hurt us, even kill. But so also can they heal and make alive. And so a part of what we do each week, I believe, is to invite people to come and be reminded once again of our true name and new identity so that we may go out into the world as new persons, as God’s own beloved child” —David Lose

Mary Anderson-Babcock & Trisha • Sue (Amrhein) Jones • Laura, Donna, Roy, Brian • Chris R. • Father of Patrick Hendricks • Trisha Hall • Barry Langham • Dan Pierre • Tim Price

Jessy Weiss • Ricky B • Jeremiah • Breanne Smith & Daughter • Aliyah Monroe Wylie & Mother • Kam • Alberto Villarreal • Deontay Duffy & Charatell Williams • Jay Murray’s Family • Those struggling with addiction • Trina L. • Monique Johnson, her family, & her kids Howard, Amarr, & Keith • Jarod "Red" G. • Steven Nasshan • Jessy Weiss • Jamar Jackson

If you or someone you love is in need of special prayer, enter that request into the black pew pads located at the end of every aisle and the AGC community will include them into our special prayers for this week.

Inspiring words of wisdom from individuals whose lives and witness empower us.

Reading for Reflection

Prayers of Health & Healing

Prayers of Support

In Need of Prayer

Loving and merciful God, the One who sees, knows, and embraces us all, thank you for showing us your faithful love in amazing ways. Thank you for being present with us on our journey of discovery, repentance, and faith. Let our encounter with you lead to new beginnings and new opportunities. Search us and know us that we will no longer live in fear of judgment, rejection, or abandonment. Transform us in your holy presence that we may always be assured of your love and forgiveness. Awaken us to a life of affirmation and generosity. In the name of the One who blesses us beyond all we can ever imagine. Amen.

For the week of August 06-13, 2017

Scripture Readings

06 John 1:29-42 07 Acts 4:1-12 08 Acts 4:13-31 09 Acts 4:32-37 10 Mark 4:35-41 11 John 3:1-21 12 John 3:22-36 13 Acts 6:1-15

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06 Glen Carlson

06 Steven Ahola

08 Kenneth Schaefer

11 David Rolek

12 David Hettinga

13 Kathy Barclay

15 David Regnaud

17 Lisa Cole

All God’s Children MCC phone: 612-824-2673

community care: 612-LOVE-371 email: admin@agcmcc.org

agcmcc.org

2017 Year To Date Monthly Income

May 2017 Actual May 2017 Budget Actual Budget Variance

General Fund $12,256 $14,873 $77,005 $78,126 ($1,121)

Designated Giving $1,654 $875 $19,572 $17,057 $2,515

Other Income $1,263 $906 $9,012 $7,240 $1,772

Total Income $15,173 $16,654 $105,589 $102,423 $3,166

Paid Expense $16,449 $33,711 $105,272 $121,634 ($16,362)

Net ($1,276) ($17,057) $317 ($19,211) $19,528

For complete financial reports, including year-end reports, please visit our website.

See how your contributions are helping AGCMCC to thrive. Thank you for your financial support.

Financials

For the week of August 06 - Aug 17, 2017

Community Birthdays

The Music Ministry team is currently looking for substitute or part-time piano players to play on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. If you play piano and are interested or would like more information, please contact the church office or Minister of Music Mike Haase - mhaase@agcmcc.org

Pianist Needed: