Freedom is Not License

Today’s guest speaker is Jack Snodgrass.
 
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Prelude:                     

ANNOUNCEMENTS
                                             
CALL TO WORSHIP:                                   From Lamentations 3: 22-27, 55-58
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him.
26 It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the Lord.
I called on Your name, O Lord, From the lowest pit.
56 You have heard my voice: “Do not hide Your ear
From my sighing, from my cry for help.”
57 You drew near on the day I called on You, And said, “Do not fear!”
58 O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul; You have redeemed my life.

INVOCATION

HYMN:                        “America”                                         #695
CALL TO CONFESSION:                                                                      (Unison)
I praise You with my lips, O Lord, but cower in my heart.  I hesitate to step forward.  Fear, recrimination, doubt, and uncertainty consume me.  Many is the time I might have helped those in need, relieved the burden of the poor in spirit, and followed the teachings of Jesus Christ but did not.  I prefer the easy path of silence, ignoring injustice and tolerating unfairness.  And yet, I desire to step forward, to defend the weak and downtrodden, and to be bold in righteousness.  Please, Lord, give me the courage of David, the valor of Joshua and a measure of the moral strength of Jesus to do, not what is right in my eyes, but in Yours.  Amen.
In our moments of honest reflection, we realize how often we fall short of our goals to follow you. In that knowledge, let us confess our shortcomings to God.

Time of Silent Prayer

ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Know that the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come singing with everlasting joy in their hearts, obtaining mercy with gladness as sorrow and sighing flee away.  
Rejoice! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
*Passing the Peace
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 
P: And also, with you. 

Response – Gloria Patri 
CHILDREN’S CHAT
READING:  Exodus 1: 8-11, John 8: 31-36, 1 Corinthians 6:1

Prayer of Illumination​

Scripture Readings:                                                     
Exodus 1: 8-11   8  Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Look, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we; 10 come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and it happen, in the event of war, that they also join our enemies and fight against us, and so go up out of the land.” 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh supply cities, Pithom and Raamses.

• -Servitude is to test the Israelites and make them appreciate their freedom under God
• -God provides relief from servitude

John 8: 31-36  31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 33 They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, 'You will be made free'?" 34 Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

1 Corinthians 6:12  2 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not [a]helpful. All things are  lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of [b]any.

L: The Word of the Lord
          P: Thanks be to God! 
                                            
Sermon:                     Freedom is Not License

​HYMN:                                            “America the Beautiful”                                       #690
Apostles’ Creed                   (found inside the back cover of the hymnal)            

​Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings                
Offertory
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication

Concerns and Celebrations

BIRTHDAYS        Kathy Gibson, Bob Moore, Donna West, Rosemary Cole, Allen Bershok
            
ANNIVERSARIES    Tom and April Waltz; Jean and Ron Westfall                 
                  
JOYS AND CONCERNS  

Added to our prayer chain this past week was Suzy Smith, a friend of Barb O’Hara and Dustin Bedillion, Hailey Diedier’s boyfriend.  

Jim Kuhn was taken from Presbyterian Sr Care to Washington Hospital again this week.  Please keep Jim and Jean in your prayers.  

SYMPATHY     The Family of Hunter Hickles     

Continued prayers for Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Lisa Phillips, Dixie Avoila, Chuck Dicks, Karen Eisiminger, Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill,  Glenn Miles,  Roger Riggs, Doug Ward, Deron Wood, Marge McWreath, Tim Knabenshue, Bill Stewart, Adam Moore, Frank Huffman,  Nellie and Frank Baker, Michael Durila, Jr., Michael Durila Sr., Justin Hagon, Marlene Huffman, Betty Matthews, Cory Patrick, Tom Westfall, Mary Ann Durila, Donald Potts, Jim and Jean Kuhn, and Marlene McFeely.   

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
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HYMN:                          “Battle Hymn of The Republic”                                   #692 
BENEDICTION
God, whose love for us is greater than that of any parent, longs to share love through all who would serve as human parents of faith. As you go, may God’s love live in you, may the grace of Christ surround you, and may the Spirit nurture you to nurture others.

POSTLUDE

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We welcome all who have come to join us in the worship of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Please come again.  If you are visiting with us today, please let us know that we might welcome you into our church family. 
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REMEMBER OUR FOOD COLLECTION:  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”  Mark 6:37.   July’s collection is boxed potatoes, pancake mix and syrup, and baked beans.  Please remember our food pantry is available to anyone in need.  Replenish with your hands and listen for the need with your ears.  Contact Becky Phillips with any need in the community or to donate.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• CHOIR will be resuming in August.  If you would like to join, NOW is the time!!  Details will be forthcoming ♫♫♫
• Anyone interested in singing in the Choir for the Fair Worship Service, there will be practice Sunday, August 1st at 3 pm. This is a great community event enjoyed by all!!