Grace and peace to you!

My name is Reverend Sarah Jones and I am so excited to be joining in God's ministry at Marlow UMC. You have been such a kind and welcoming community (something I've heard lots of folks say drew them to this congregation). Your reputation as a good and faithful flock precedes you and I am humbled and honored to be your new pastor.

My husband, Colby, and I have been busy unpacking boxes and arranging furniture these past two weeks, and we've just about got it like we want it.  We've spent the past three years in North Carolina as I completed my Master of Divinity at Duke Divinity School and Colby pastored a wonderful United Methodist congregation. But after all that time away we were ready to come back to Sweet Home Alabama. We are having fun making Baldwin County our new home.

Thank you for all the ways you have prepared the way for me to join you in this new season of life as we journey together. I am so looking forward to all God has in store for us.

In Christ, Rev. Sarah Jones

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP“I am the Alpha…and the Omega.”

† GatheringWorship begins as the children of God gather in the name of Christ. Some are lost, some are redeemed, some are in negotiations with God – but all

are children. We gather to declare who we are before God, and to declare who God is in Jesus Christ.

9:45 am Quiet Time for RelectionPreludeChiming of the HourHoly Greeting Katie WarrenAnnouncementsInvocation Chorus “Shall We Gather at the River” vs 1,2,3,4 UMH 723Order of WelcomeOpening Prayer Reverend Sarah Jones

Hymn of Celebration “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” vs 1,2 UMH 569Scripture Reading Psalm 40 Barb Parella

Children’s Moment Laura Bodenmann

† ProclamationThe Word of God, Jesus Christ, is God’s self-revelation. The Scripture is

the church’s written proclamation of God in Christ. By the Word of God we are called, redeemed, consecrated for service, and given an eternal hope. Prayer for Illumination (on screen):Scripture Reading Mark 6:1-13 Rev. Sarah JonesProclamation "But What About This?" Rev. Sarah Jones

† Congregational Responses of Heart and LifeWorship is both a call and a response. God’s Spirit and God’s Word call to

us, and invite us to respond with our whole being.

Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed UMH 881Holy Communion

Offering Doxology

† Sending Forth We go forth in the name of Christ – to be the church.

Hymn of Benediction “Amazing Grace” vs 1,2,4,6 UMH 378Blessing and BenedictionPostlude

Calendar

Today: July 8 th 2018 Sunday School 8:45 amWorship 10:00 amBoondocks (Children’s Church) 10:15 am

Upcoming: Monday, July 9th Church Council 6:30 pm Tuesday, July 10th

Men's Coffee 7:30 am “Sisters in Christ” 10:00 am Saturday, July 14th

Men’s Breakfast 8:00 am Olive Branch Emmaus 5:30 pm Sunday, July 15th Following worship Fellowship Lunch honoring Rev. Jones Monday, July 16th Shepherds of the Flock 3:00 pm

Serving You TodayAcolytes: Youth VolunteersPianist & Choir Director:Laura BodenmannChildren’s Church: VolunteersSound Tech: VolunteersNursery: Frances RiosUshers: Paul Heronime

Wayne TeemGreeters: Sherri Heronime

Barb Lorenc Pastor Rev. Sarah Jones

Flowers: Ted & Gladys Johnson“In honor of their 59th Wedding Anniversary”

Flowers next week: SPRC

There are many open summer dates on the Flower Calendar. Please share your garden flowers with us. You may want to select a special date and put the flowers "in memory or in honor of a special event or person.”

For Your Daily Prayers

New ConcernsConnie Anderson, Amilean Bodenmann, William Christian, Billy Herring, Rev. Sarah Jones, Kim, Rev. Colby Leonard, Charlotte Locklear, Donald Locklear, Andy McKenzie, Jesse Moore, Margaret Moore; Darlene Olsen Family, Dolores Teem.

On-going Concerns Tina Amenta, Peggy Ashton, Pat Bell, Paul & Grace Bernhard, Kathy Boettchar, Susan Brady, Lorrie, Phillip, Greg & Stinson Brock, Emelie Brown, Don & Gloria Coon, Lori Cooper, Preston Cryan, Barb & Bob Derflinger, Barbara Driver, Baxter Duddy, Tamara & Rebecca Espinoza, Don Forrester, Sr., Xander Foy, Steven Garza, Bertie Geci, Jeffrey Gotreaux, Diane White Hartley, Alan Herrington, Ann Holden, David Innocente, Don & Jean Johnson, Harrison Jones, Mark Jones, Lynn Kosick, Paul Lorenc, Jenny Lott, Kim Moore, Brandie Niolon, Smith Paterson, Diane Geci Reitz, Courtney Reynolds, Carol Rupp, Tabatha Slaughter, Leland Stewart, Evelyn Suprise, John Taylor, Pete & Virginia Totsch, Billy Walker, Jody Ward, Fred Weingartner, Anna Woodard.

Other Concerns:Military & Families, Government leaders at all levels. Victims: of injustice,

of natural disasters, of domestic and child abuse. .

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News & Announcements

INDEPENDENCE DAY- GOD BLESS AMERICA! OUR FATHERS’ GOD, TO THEE, AUTHOR OF LIBERTY, TO THEE WE SING; LONG MAY OUR LAND BE BRIGHT WITH FREEDOM’S HOLY LIGHT, PROTECT US BY THY MIGHT, GREAT GOD, OUR KING! GOD SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE; GOD MEND THINE EVERY FLAW, CONFIRM THY SOUL IN SELF CONTROL, THY LIBERTY IN LAW.

PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY!!

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 15 TH We will honor Rev Jones with a Fellowship Meal following worship. Bring a dish to share. Meat and cake will be furnished by the church.

5 TH SUNDAY-JULY 29 TH please sign up on the colored sheet in the narthex.to request hymns.

TO WELCOME HOME: If you would like to send food to Rachel and Brian Jones as they bring baby Harrison home from the hospital, please bring frozen dishes to church any Sunday morning during July. We will keep them in the church freezer and deliver them to the family. Please clearly label them and give re-heating instructions. See Laura Bodenmann if you have questions.

O UR RIVER CROSSING FOOD PANTRY needs your continued support. Please donate non-perishable food and place in the container in vestibule.

THE UPPER ROOM devotionals for July/August are on the hallway table. You may pick one up. Please leave a donation.

Worship with us, where the river bends, where the waters divide the world, where

God is calling us beyond.Sit and wait with us, until the drift breaks loose your strain, until your sins flow out

to the sea,until Christ lifts you up.

Cross over with us! In this place the Spirit stirs the deep;

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