United Methodist Churches of Cresco and Zion
July 31, 2022
Zion - 8:30 A.M.
First Church Service 10:00 A.M.
Pastor Melissa Warren
Prelude— Zion—Lois Amundson
Cresco—Mary Ellen Turnmire
Worship & Song Leader—Dan Schroeder
Ushers—Roy and Tammy Gorter
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
L: This is a new day filled with fresh possibilities.
P: We gather to participate in the new things God is
doing.
L: Old ways and tired routines are left behind.
P: Our God comes to us in unexpected ways and
refreshes all who join the adventure.
L: Those who claim sophistication and power may miss
the movement of the eternal.
P: All who give up their pretenses will find unusual
opportunities.
L: Let us together explore the wonders of God.
P: Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew our
spirits.
L: Amen.
P: Amen.
Opening Prayer: (Unison)
You who have created us and who sustains us: We
come with thanksgiving for these moments when we
can ease the pace of our lives and listen for your voice.
Create a spirit within us that truly draws us toward you
and toward our brothers and sisters: a spirit deep,
perceptive, gentle and bold. Clear our minds, open our hearts, and touch us with your presence and your
power. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus
Christ our friend and our Savior. Amen.
*Opening Hymn #57— “O For a Thousand Tongues to
Sing”
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading—Luke 9:51-62
L: This is the word of God for the people of God.
P: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
*TFWS #2130—"The Summons”
Prayers of the People
The Sharing of Our Joys and Concerns
Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
* Doxology—Hymn #95— “Praise God, from Whom All
Blessings Flow”
Offertory Prayer
*Closing Hymn #664— “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
*Benediction
*Response— “God Be with You till We Meet Again”—Zion
“Blessing Song”—Cresco
Postlude
Announcements
v Tuesday, August 2
SPPRC meeting-6:00 P.M.
v Wednesday, August 3
Bible study-9:15 A.M.
Trustees meeting-6:00 P.M.
v Saturday, August 6
Graveside service for Craig and Flossie Morrison at
Kendallville Eddy Cemetery-10:30 A.M.
v Sunday, August 7
Zion worship-8:30 A.M. (Communion)
First Church service-10:00 A.M. (Communion)
v On Wednesday, August 10th Cresco Circle will meet at 1:30
P.M. The hostess will be Linda Schorr. The group will
proceed to the Midwest Mission after the business meeting
for the lesson.
v On Thursday, August 11th Zion UMW will meet at 9:00 A.M.
in the East Room at Cresco First. The hostess will be
Therma Fitzgerald, and the program will be given by Sandy
Parks.
v Sunday, August 14th will be the blessing of the backpacks, so
all are welcome to bring your work or school bags to be
blessed by the congregation.
v After the 10:00 service on August 14th, a “Welcome Coffee”
will be held for Pastor Melissa and Gerard.
v We are needing greeters/ushers for our Sunday services.
More information is in the newsletter that you will receive
this week.
v To reach Pastor Melissa email her at
melissa.warren@iaumc.net or call/text her at 515-290-
0893.
v July 24, 2022:
Attendance-33
v Have a good day and a good week
