Hyde Park Community United Methodist ChurchSharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

ENTRANCE

Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack.

PRELUDE: 8:00 “At the Name of Jesus, from Pentecost Suite” Edwin T. Childs

Brenda Portman, organist

9:30/11:00 “Gift of Finest Wheat” arr. Michael HelmanThe Carillon Choir with Mary Kay Morris, flute

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION: O living and loving God, prepare our hearts for what You have for us this morning. Give us ears to hear Your good news, hearts to receive it, minds to comprehend it and the faith to live it. We offer ourselves in worship and praise. Amen.

*CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 82) Rise up, O God, and judge the earth;For all the nations belong to You.God gives justice to the weak;God delivers us all from evil.

*HYMN: “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH #577

*INVOCATION Grace-giving God, You have blessed us with the ability to see the ways in which we fail to live as sisters and brothers of Jesus. You have blessed us with hearts able to feel sorry for the things we do that hurt others, creation or ourselves. You have blessed us with the promise of forgiveness when we repent. Awaken in us an awareness of Your healing presence. Fill us with Your grace and mercy. Amen.

PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE

ANTHEM8:00 “The King of Glory” Austin Lovelace

The Wesley Choir

9:30/11:00 “Festival Sanctus” John LeavittThe Cathedral Choir

CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11:00) Following the Children’s moment, Children (3 yr olds - 2nd Grade) are invited to attend Kids Worship.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND 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.

*GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 8:1-4 Pew Bible NT page 7This is the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON: “It’s All About God: God’s Healing” Rev. Doug Johns

Keys To God’s Healing:

• _________________________ (Matthew 8:2; 11:28-29)

• _________________________ (James 5:14; Matthew 8:3)

• _________________________ (John 14:18; 11:25-26; 15:11; Matthew 28:20b)

OFFERTORY8:00 “At the Name of Jesus” Ralph Vaughan Williams

9:30/11:00 “Fairest Lord Jesus” Derek Hakes

*THE PRESENTATION and DOXOLOGY UMH #94Praise 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!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN: “Hope of the World” UMH #178

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: “God of Grace” Paul Manz

*Please stand as you are able.Join together in reading/singing the bold type.

UMH - United Methodist Hymnal

Liturgist: 8:00 Amy Reed, 9:30 Lucinda Hurst, 11:00 Rev. Stephanie Tunison

9:00 Grace Chapel Communion: Christine McHenry

INVITATION TO PRAY“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

DEATH: Sympathy to Mary Compston and her children; their husband and father, John Compston, died on Thursday, May 21. A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, June 6 at 12:00 pm. A reception will be held in the Welcome Center from 10:00 am till time of service.

Sympathy to George Keil and his children; their wife and mother, Marjorie Keil, died on Monday, May 25. A memorial service was held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, May 30.

Sympathy to the children of Imogene Cross who died on May 26. Her service will be held at 5:30 pm tonight, May 31, in the chapel at Marjorie P. Lee (3550 Shaw Ave. 45208).

MARRIAGE: Molly Essell & Kevin McKnight were married in the Sanctuary on May 30. Hyosun Choi & Ryan Jin were married in the Sanctuary on May 30.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY:Staff & Their Families: Carla Chance, Rev. Dr. Cathy JohnsMen & Women in the Military*: James (Matt) Matthew Mosteller, 1st Lieutenant , U.S. Marines (son of Rocky Mosteller)Our Church Ministries: Servant Leadership Board, Job Search Focus Group, Cathedral Choir

OUR COMMUNITY MINISTRY PARTNERS: Rothenberg Elementary School as they teach and bring educational opportunities to the children in Over-the-Rhine as well as their families.

OUR CITY: For those who are hungry.

OUR GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS:Red Bird Mission and The Henderson Settlement as they continue to minister to the people in Appalachia, Kentucky.

OUR WORLD: For God’s peace (Shalom) for all people everywhere, especially in Nepal.

Prayer to the Trinity (written by Brian Wren)Living Love, beginning and end, giver of food and drink, clothing and warmth, love and hope: life in all its goodness - we praise and adore you.Jesus, wisdom and word; lover of outcasts, friend of the poor; one of us yet one with God; crucified and risen: life in the midst of death - we praise and adore you.Holy Spirit, storm and breath of love; bridge-builder, eye-opener, waker of the oppressed, unseen and unexpected, untamable energy of life - we praise and adore you.Holy Trinity, forever one, whose nature is community; source of all sharing, in whom we love, and meet, and know our neighbor: life in all its fullness, making all things new - we praise and adore you. Amen.

*We want to include prayers for any active duty men & women in the military. Please send the information to lgarrison@hpcumc.org.

Welcome to WorshipWe are glad you have joined us today! Please sign the friendship/attendance pad and join us in the Welcome Center after worship for coffee, fellowship & information. If you are a visitor, please stop by our Hospitality Desk in the Welcome Center as we have a gift for you. The following assistive devices are available: assistive listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system and large print hymnals & order of worship.

News & Happenings is included in your worship bulletin and in our weekly e-mail news. Visit us online at hydeparkchurch.org for a comprehensive view of our ministries.

View live worship every Sunday at 9:30 am online. In addition, recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website in both video and audio format. The 9:30 am service from the previous week can be heard each Sunday on WCVX (1050 AM) at 1:00 pm.

Nursery (9:30 am & 11:00 am) Drop off your child in Room 120:

Infants Room 120 1 year olds Room 119 2 year olds Room 118

Children’s Sunday School (9:30 am - Lower Level): NOT MEETING

Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) Room 12 Early Elementary (Ages 5 – Kindergarten) Room 15 Middle Elementary (1st & 2nd Grade) Room 8 Older Elementary (3rd Grade) Room 6 Tweens (4th, 5th, & 6th Grade) Room 9

Kids Worship (11:00 am)

Children (3 years old to 2nd grade) begin worship with their families in the sanctuary and then are invited to attend a special children’s program after the Children’s Moment. Pick up your child in Room 8.

Children’s Choirs (Will resume Fall 2015)

Children from Kindergarten - 6th grade begin 11:00 am worship with their families in the sanctuary and are then invited and escorted to attend children’s choirs. Pick up your child in their respective room. Joy Singers (Grades K-2) Sunshine Singers (Grades 3-6)Tracey Payling - Director Dana Calhoun - Director

Student Ministry Bible Study 9:20 am Middle School & High School Room 302

Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Gospel of Matthew Library FaithWeavers Room 205 Parents of Young Children Parlor 11:00 am New Ventures Parlor Soul Builders Room 205

NEXT SUNDAY, 6/7: Pentecost Sunday - We conclude our sermon series: “It’s All About God”. Pastor Cathy will be at the Hyde Park location, and Pastor Ian will be at Nast Community. The sermon, “God’s Protection” is based on Psalm 91:1-7, 14-16. Join us next Sunday, and invite a friend, relative, acquaintance, or neighbor to join you!

Join us for worship:

Hyde Park Community Worship:

Sunday - 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary

September - May2nd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30 pm, Sanctuary - Taizé WorshipNast Community Worship:

Sunday - 9:30 am, Sanctuary

Holy Communion:

1st Sunday of the Month at all Services

All other Sundays 9:00 am, Chapel (Hyde Park)

Hyde Park Community1345 Grace Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45208513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org

Nast Community1310 Race St.

Cincinnati, OH 45202513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org