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165 E. Main Street Westminster, MD 410-848-8325

Today’s bulletins are given to the Glory of God

and in memory of my husband, Bill,

by Jackie Hering.

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8:30am Service

* You are invited to stand in heart or posture

Welcome! Please fill out the “Welcome to Worship” registration form included in your bulletin and place completed forms in the offering plate later in the service.

WELCOME AND HAPPENINGS IN OUR COMMUNITY Our Mission: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference.

PRELUDE “Deliverer” Smith

* CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: God did not say, “You shall not be tempted; you shall not be troubled; you shall not be distressed.” People: God did say, “You shall not be overcome.” Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, was led into the wilderness, where he was tempted. Leader: Sheltering God, Guiding God, as you were present with Jesus in his wilderness experience, People: so you are present with us: you have urged us to trust you. Leader: Come let us worship the Lord

* HYMN “How Firm a Foundation” UMH 529

* PASSING THE PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you / And also with you.

OPENING PRAYER Almighty God, you created us in your own image. Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil, and to make no peace with oppression. And, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice, to the glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen (The Book of Common Prayer, U.S.A., 20th Cent., ALT.) Found in The United Methodist Book of Worship, 513

SPECIAL MUSIC “The Lord’s Prayer” Malotte Ken Webb, saxophone soloist; Peggy Brengle, piano

COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN “We'll Understand It Better By and By” UMH 525

GOD’S WORD IS READ Matt. 6:13; Luke 10:25-29; James 1:12-15, 2:14-17

GOD’S WORD IS PROCLAIMED “Deliverance” Rev. Dr. Gerald Stone, ret.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING, A Service of Word and Table III UMH 15As you come forward to receive communion, we invite you to bring God’s tithe and your offering forward to place in the offering plates at the end of the aisle. Communion offerings support Missions. Offertory “Let Us Break Bread Together” King * Offering Prayer

* HYMN “Freely, Freely” UMH 389

* SENDING FORTH Please be seated for the Postlude.

POSTLUDE “Fanfare Postlude” Graham

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9:45am Eucharist Service Welcome! Please fill out the “Welcome to Worship” registration form included in your bulletin

and place completed forms in the offering plate later in the service.

WELCOME AND HAPPENINGS IN OUR COMMUNITY Our Mission: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference.

* CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: God did not say, “You shall not be tempted; you shall not be troubled; you shall not be distressed.” People: God did say, “You shall not be overcome.” Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, was led into the wilderness, where he was tempted. Leader: Sheltering God, Guiding God, as you were present with Jesus in his wilderness experience, People: so you are present with us: you have urged us to trust you. Leader: Come let us worship the Lord

* HYMN “How Firm a Foundation” UMH 529

INVOCATION AND OPENING PRAYER Pastor: Open our lips People: And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Pastor: Praise the Lord. People: The Lord’s name be praised. Pastor: Almighty God, you created us in your own image. Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil, and to make no peace with oppression. And, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice, to the glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer, U.S.A., 20th Cent., ALT.) Found in The United Methodist Book of Worship, 513

PSALTER Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b UMH 828

COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD’S PRAYER

GOD’S WORD IS READ Matt. 6:13; Luke 10:25-29; James 1:12-15, 2:14-17

GOD’S WORD IS PROCLAIMED “Deliverance” Rev. Dr. Gerald Stone, ret.

* SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation UMH 12 Confession and Assurance The Peace Thanksgiving and Communion UMH 13 As you come forward to receive communion, we invite you to bring God’s tithe and your offering forward to place in the offering plates at the end of the aisle. Communion offerings support Missions.

* HYMN “Freely, Freely” UMH 389

* SENDING FORTH

Enter to worship God, Leave to serve God’s people.

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SONG CELEBRATION "Come Now Is the Time to Worship”

“The Wonderful Cross”

PASSING THE PEACE

KIDS’ TIME

Kids’ Dismissal K-5th are invited to

Summer Music Camp

COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD’S PRAYER

GOD’S WORD IS READ Matt. 6:13; Luke 10:25-29; James 1:12-15, 2:14-17

LET’S TALK “Deliverance”

Rev. Dr. Gerald Stone, ret.

COMMUNION As you come forward to receive communion,

we invite you to bring God’s tithe and your offering forward to place in the offering plates

at the end of the aisle. Communion offerings support Missions.

“The Lord's Prayer” Malotte Ken Webb, saxophone soloist

Peggy Brengle, piano

HAPPENINGS IN OUR COMMUNITY

CLOSING SONG “Mighty to Save”

SENDING FORTH

… we leave to serve God’s people!

11:00am Service We gather to worship God ...

GATHERING MUSIC

WELCOME to Westminster United Methodist Church

Our Mission: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference.

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WELCOME to our worship service, today. We pray that you may find the peace and encouragement of God’s presence during your time with us. Let us get a chance to know you. Join with our congregation in completing the “Welcome to Worship” registration form in your bulletin.

CONTACT US

IN THE NARTHEX Large Print Hymnals

Large Print Bulletins

Children’s Worship Bulletins

CD 8:30am Worship Recording

Welcome Center with ministry flyers

ON REQUEST American Sign Language Interpretation

Available with prior notice, on request. Our office will provide interpreter contact info to discuss your needs and schedule.

Hearing Assisted Worship Ask an usher for assistance.

SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Join us in the Bell Garden (rain plan—Martha Manahan room), between services.

CAMPUS Ask any usher for direction to various rooms on our campus.

Take advantage of Guest Parking on our Center Street lot.

Scan here for Nursery Online Registration

Nursery with certified staff caring for children preschool and younger, at all services, year-round. Register online or in-person at our Nursery.

Our Mission — “Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. ”

Summer Sunday School is offered to children K-5th grade, dismissal during 11am worship

CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION

To Our Guests…..

Youth Group meets weekly on Sundays, 7pm, at our Youth House, 155 E Main Street. John & Stephany Seargeant, Directors of Youth Ministry, Westminster UMC UMYF@wumcmd.org/443-605-3388

ALLERGY SENSITIVITY POLICY—we value our allergen-sensitive worshippers. We use only artificial flowers and plants during our Sunday worship and we ask our worship attendees refrain from wearing strong perfume/cologne.

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2017

Please contact REACH, directly, with your need:

Doris Beam 443-291-6386

June Hicks 667-367-2226

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Our Family and Friends

Our General Board of Global Missionaries Nan McCurdy, Miguel Miarena, (West Pac Conference), Sun Lae Kim (UB, Mongolia), Alina Saucido (Nicaragua).

7/28-8/3 requests, Lisa Cook (daughter of Debbie Cook) Nevaeh Williams (great-niece of Tina Joyce) Ken Robertson (father-in-law of Meghan Robertson) The Volner Family (friends of Ashley Johnson)

7/21-7/27 requests, Amanda Mullinix and Isabel (by Heather Parks)

7/14-7/20 requests, Charles Beaver (brother-in-law of Chris Brown) Bob Raines (father of Ashley Johnson) Jake Gonsman (by Rich Gonsman) Sunny Helms (by Amy Sharpnack) Peter Nickolas, DDS (friend of Jenny Myers)

7/7-7/13 requests, Susan Sullivan (sister of Kim Cascio) Kearstin Hicks (granddaughter of Don & June Hicks)

6/30-7/6 requests, Robert Wisner (brother of Teresa Shipley

6/15-6/29 requests, Leonard Wisner (brother of Teresa Shipley) Gordon, Tina, PJ, David (friends of Kathy Tackett) Alexander Kam (friend of The Fowlers)

6/8-6/14 requests, Belinda Blizzard (sister-in-law of Ann Dell) Laurel Penn (friend of Suzi Radcliffe)

6/2-6/8 requests, Bridget Dauterman (friend of Violet Bowman)

Those serving in the Military Pvt David Perez, Army, Iraq (future son-in-law, Kim Cascio); Dan Myers, Army, Fort Bragg, NC; Sally Myers, Army, Afghanistan (nephew/niece of Susan & John Harbold), Rachel Davis (Naval Flier, granddaughter of June George), William Felder (Army, Stottlemyers’ nephew), Jeannie Cook (Germany, Debbie Cook’s daughter), Stefanie Sadowski-Gray, (Keesler AFB, Sadowskis’ daughter), Alexandria Kennedy (Air Force Medic, Afghanistan), Dominic Chiavacci, (Marines, Hawaii, Sue Thomas’ grandson), Tyler Samberg, Israeli Def Force/Anti Terrorism, Israel (Carolyn Samberg's son)

Bulletin Prayer List, Email Prayer Chain, and Pastor Only Please use the Welcome to Worship slip to submit prayer requests. We will keep submissions in the bulletin for eight weeks. You are welcome to reissue your request at that time via our website, phone to church office or via another Welcome to Worship slip.

Prayer Circle (prayer requests to the phone tree) Please call our coordinator, Cathy Hartman, 410-871-9087 or the church office to submit requests.

Join the Prayer Email chain by sending a request to Pastor Malcolm: m.stranathan@wumcmd.org

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Philippians 4:6 NIV

Our Church Family

Gary Wilson, Michael Collett, Betty Long, Carol LaFon, Cathy Flinn, John Carbaugh, Robert Shaeffer, Hank & Pat Diener, Pam Shafer, Dan & Eleanor Shipley, Ken Haj, Rev. Dick & Ann Harden, Louise Miller, Ryan King, Skip Amass, Norma Cobourn, Pearl Fulton, Claudine Fitzgerald, Jean Garver, Victor Makovitch, Nancy Fletcher, Dave Taylor, Tina Joyce

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New address for John D. Carbaugh: Brightview Westminster Ridge 505 High Acre Drive #205, Westminster, MD 21157 Jeanne’s home mailing address remains unchanged.

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WUMC Summer Music Camp TODAY, we begin Summer Music Camp, August 6-27!

Dismissal from 11am worship service the same as Summer Sunday School.

No snacks will be provided. Children may bring their own water bottles.

Sessions will be held in the Handbell Room and New Life in Christ classroom.

Parent pick-up after church at the Handbell practice room.

August 6 Handbells and Handchimes

August 13 Art

August 20 Singing

August 27 Rhythm and drumming

Questions: Kyler Brengle 410-848-4902 or k.brengle@wumcmd.org

Scan here to register

FEED MY SHEEP Food Drive Results 1818 lbs collected and donated to Carroll County Food Sunday + $50 in cash and gift cards! Thanks! 2016 food drive = 1,806 lbs 2015 food drive = 2,202 lbs Thank you to all who donated and to Larry and Linwood for coordinating this effort.

The flower on the altar is placed in memory of Ethel Lentzner, by the Miriam Circle. VBS 2018

Brainstorming Session Wednesday, August 16 1:00-2:30pm New Life in Christ room Anyone interested is invited to attend as we brainstorm ideas for VBS, next year and beyond. Come with your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. If you cannot attend the meeting, feel free to send ideas to Ashley prior to the 16th to be shared with the group.

Youth Sunday School Planning Meeting Sunday, August 13 9:45-10:45am New Life in Christ room All former Middle and Senior High Youth Sunday School teachers and anyone interested in helping with Youth Sunday School this coming year are encouraged to attend as we discuss the new curriculum, ideas and set our teaching schedule for 2017-2018.

Maker Fest RALLY DAY September 10, 9:30am Save the date and get excited for this congregation-wide event continuing our theme from VBS. Children will get to visit their Sunday School classroom with their parents and meet their teacher, as well. Children's Sunday School will officially begin on September 17th. Sunday School registration will begin August 13th. Remember, Rally Day is for the whole family; please stay with your children as classes will not be in session and teachers will not be supervising the rooms.

WELCOME, Rev. Dr. Gerald Stone Rev. Dr. Gerald Stone is a retired Elder of the Baltimore/Washington Conference serving for 33 years. A life-long United Methodist, he was born in Carbondale Pennsylvania and has lived in Westminster since 1990 . He attended Wesley Seminary in Washington D.C. receiving both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry. His last appointment was Calvary UMC in Gamber. He is also a retired Army Chaplain Colonel having served 32 years, mostly in the Reserves. Additionally, he holds a Post-Doctorate Certificate in Counseling Psychology. He is married to Nancy and they have 3 adult children and 3 grand-children.

Give a warm Westminster UMC welcome to Rev. Jerry.

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SUMMER SPRUCING Trustees continue seeking volunteers for short-term cleaning and sprucing of our buildings. We provide supplies and assign a task or project of your choice.

Get your SPRUCE on! Contact Ronnie Bohn, 410-549-6827, ronniebohn@comcast.net

3 Frederick Keys Game Tickets available for any game, Sun-Thu. $10 for all 3. Purchase from our Fun Fellowship Committee; exchange for the game of your choice via Frederick Keys organization.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection Place donations in the OCC Shoebox baskets in the Mission Hallway.

Westminster UMC Seeking Worship Leader Purpose: The purpose of the Worship Leader is to foster the growth of the congregation and musicians as disciples of Jesus Christ through the worship and music ministry, particularly at the 11am service.

The Worship Leader position is salaried part-time. Presence is required Sunday mornings before and after the 11am service and other times as required, including Praise Band or worship group rehearsals and some staff meetings. Meets regularly with Lead Pastor for worship planning. Attends Worship Committee and other meetings as needed.

For more info regarding Responsibilities, Oversight, Expectations, Evaluation, Salary, Absences, etc., see our website or pick up a job description in the narthex.

Submit resumes to Greg Louque, SPRC Chairperson, greg@the-louques.com

Does this position sound perfect for someone you know? Please share the info.

Children's Garden Thank you for the straw donation. The children's garden is nicely mulched now and our sunflowers are quite the conversation piece. Walk by and check them out!

On Monday of this week our youth served the Soup Kitchen lunch to 130 individuals. They made homemade cucumber salad from cucumbers started from seeds by our pre-schoolers and grown in our Children's garden.

Also, as fall nears, we will be collecting daffodil and tulip bulbs for a spring flower bed. Bulb donations may be placed in the flower pot in the Sunday School office.

Thank you for blessing this project as it is blessing others!

BWC-UMC seeking a Site Director Manidokan Camp & Retreat Ctr

Send cover letter and resume no later than August 12, 2017 to BWC HR Director Francess Tagoe, at ftagoe@bwcumc.org.

More info, www.bwccampsandretreats.com or Chris Schlieckert, at manidokan@gmail.com.

Financial Peace University September 17, 9:30am A new session of Financial Peace University will start Sunday, September 17th! Come let Financial Expert Dave Ramsey show you how to dump debt, budget, build wealth, and give like never before!

Classes held weekly, 9:30am, Sept 17-Nov 12 in the room at the end of the bellroom hallway.

Contact the Church Office to sign up.

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HERALD monthly newsletter Articles are due on the fifth of each month to Sherri Haines, church office. ...for publication of events up to two months out.

BULLETIN weekly church bulletin Notices are due by Tuesday, 3pm, to Sherri Haines, church office. ...for publication of current events, no more than two weeks out. Submissions should be no more than 75 words.

WEEKLY E-HERALD via email Forward info to Sherri Haines, church office, by 3pm, Wednesday. ...for email and facebook publication to the entire church on Thursdays, intended for time-critical events and news related to this coming weekend in our church and ministries, ONLY. Submission should be brief, of 50 words or less.

WEBSITE and FACEBOOK Submissions to the website may apply to any future date. The website is placed on most publications of the church. Facebook is best reserved for shorter-timed updates but there is an events feature that can be used, at your request, to invite people to special programs in the church.

Westminster UMC Staff Availability You will see staff working beyond these hours; thank you for keeping our posted hours of availability:

Church Office Hours = Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm

Pastor Malcolm: 2pm Sun—2pm Tue Pastor Shari: 12pm Thur—12pm Sat

Clergy Days off:

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Office Admin.

Financial Secretary 9:30 - 3:30

Facilities Custodian

Director of Christian Ed.

Pastor Malcolm—Aug 3-19 Continuing Education trip

All dates subject to change

Bulletin Sponsorship Your sponsorship brings us COLOR bulletins.

Sign-up, today, in the Bulletin Binder located in our narthex (on the podium near the sanctuary doors).

Sponsorships are typically $25 on regular Sundays.

Personalize your dedication! Easy payment in the offering plate (note

“bulletin sponsor” on envelope and in check memo line).

Thank you for bringing color to our morning

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SERVIN’ WITH SOUL ...with Heart & Soul, Head & Hands

We currently have openings and will give you training: Altar Guild—prepare our space for worship, work behind the scenes. Contact Sue Thomas or Pastor Malcolm, m.stranathan@wumcmd.org.

Ushers, 11am service— Distribute bulletins, assist with offering, provide direction for our guests; serve in rotational schedule or as often as you like. Contact: Dan Dell, 443-865-8996, dan.dell81@yahoo.com

Crossroads Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year! Classes offered in Fall 2017:

2 Day 2s, Thurs & Fri, 9-11:30*

2 Day 3s, Tues & Thurs, 9-12

3 Day 3s, Mon, Tues, & Wed, 9-12

4 Day 4s, Mon-Thurs, 9-12

5 Day 4s, Mon-Fri, 9-12**

* Children must be two years old by September 1st

** All classes offered are tentative pending enrollment Frederick District Discipleship

Academy Lay Servant Classes BASIC LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES

Required Text: Basic Lay Servant Ministries Participant Book DR552.

Walkersville UMC 22 Main Street, Walkersville, MD 21793, Instructor: Pastor Richard Baker Date: Thursdays, Sept 7-Oct 5; 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $35 online: $40 paper registration Registration by August 25; forms in our narthex.

Bureau of Aging & Disabilities partnered with The Center for the Study of Aging at McDaniel College, to survey residents of Carroll County, age 60+, to identify resources needed to age in place as long as possible.

Access survey: https://mcdaniel.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cvtcZbbP1PT8Dr

Questions or more info: Leslie Wagner at lwagner@ccg.carr.org or 410-386-3818 at the Bureau of Aging and Disabilities.

Community Health Survey In Carroll County

The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment for Carroll County residents

Complete the survey, at The Partnership’s website by https://mcdaniel.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1YUlSGX3AHMNwLr&Q_JFE=0

Questions? Eileen Overfelt, RN, BSN, 410-871-6163

OFFSITE Community Blood Drive, August 26, 9-2:30pm, at Church of the Ascension (23 N Court St, Westminster). Sign-up with Sydney by phone, 443-547-5543 or email itssydney13@yahoo.com or online at the Red Cross website by using the zip code 21157.

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Sun Aug 6, 2017 Communion Sunday New Parish Book Study Ends 8:30am A Worship Service 9:45am A Eucharist Service 9:45am Book Study THE NEW PARISH - NLiC 11am A Worship Service

11:15am Music Camp - NLiC

Mon Aug 7, 2017

12:30pm Soup Kitchen - Jubilee

Tue Aug 8, 2017 1pm Yoga Session - Jubilee

7pm MOMSNext - YouthHouse

Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal 7pm Fun Fellowship - MM

7:30pm Night MOPS - YouthHouse

Fri Aug 11, 2017

6:30am Bible Study - Library

Sat Aug 12, 2017

8am Men's Breakfast - Jubilee

Sun Aug 13, 2017 Loaves & Fishes Sunday 8:30am A Worship Service 9:45am A Eucharist Service 11am A Worship Service

11:15am Music Camp - NLiC

WUMC Calendar Webpage

Duty 8:30am 9:45am 11am

Greeters

Ushers

Readers

Communion

Techs

Other Nursery, all services

Michelle Olson, Coordinator Caroline MacLean-Blevins

Next Week Ladies Lunch—Not a ministry of UMW Join us at Applebee’s, Friday, August 18, 11:30am.

Dutch treat; meet at the restaurant. We typically meet the third Friday in each month. Join us!

Men’s Breakfast Second Saturdays, 8am, Jubilee Hall Join us for a hearty breakfast and lively discussion about our Christian faith.

Place: Jubilee Hall Price: Freewill offering Contact: Hank Diener, 717-633-6052

UM DAY AT BAKER PARK—later this month God is in the Neighborhood / Friday, August 25 6-8:30pm Baker Park: 121 N Bentz St, Frederick, MD 21701 For more info, contact: Tonia Bennett tbennett@bwcumc.org All are invited to celebrate our unity and the passion for transforming our communities through the love of Jesus Christ. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Religious Coalition. You are invited to pack your supper, or support vendors/restaurants.

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The Good Samaritan Vincent van Gogh 1853 – 1890