Cherry Log Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Bulletin Rev. Bill Crowl, Interim Minister Dr. Fred Craddock, Minister Emeritus Richard Lumpkin, Minister of Music Birdie Towle, Accompanist   Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 7, 2008 11:00 A.M. ORDER OF WORSHIP GATHERED BY THE SPIRIT Prelude                                                         Birdie Towle       Words of Welcome Dr. Trisha Senterfitt (All present today please sign the attendance pad. Print clearly and date the page.) Call to Worship Men’s Chorale      “Let all the World in Every Corner Sing” “God Bless America”         Accompanist Ida-Anne Clarke *Hymn # 721    “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” *Hymn # 720     “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” *Call Worship Jerry Barrett Leader: May those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the Lord!" People: Yea, our heart is glad in God, because we trust in God's holy name. Leader: Let us make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise! People: We praise you, O God; we acknowledge you to be the Lord. *Unison Prayer Jerry Barrett Merciful God, as we individually and collectively walk the paths of our faith journeys we ask for your guidance and inspiration. May our individual paths leave legacies of love, charity and hospitality. May our collective path be one guided not by our wants and wishes but by the compass of your choosing. As we move to the future we are confident that your angels will lighten our path and that your spirit will inspire our steps. We ask humbly in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hymn # 35      “Glory Be to the Father” COMMUNING WITH THE SPIRIT Prayer Hymn #575       “Come and Find the Quiet Center” Pastoral Prayer Dr. Trisha Senterfitt Prayer Response #317      “Amen” Offertory Sentences Jerry Barrett Offertory Anthem Robert Hunter       “Be Thou My Vision”    Men’s Chorale *Doxology #47 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below: Praise God above ye heavenly hosts; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE Communion Hymn # 416 “Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face” The Lord’s Supper Dr. Trisha Senterfitt Communion Prayers     Bill Harrison     Judy Hardy (All are welcome at this table. Please serve one another as the elements are passed, using words such as "the Bread of Life" and "the Cup of Salvation", and return the empty cup to the tray. Gluten free wafers are available in the plate for those needing them) Silent Reflection 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen HEARING GOD’S WORD Reading Gen. 24:34-38,42-49,58-67 Bob Clarke Sermon Dr. Trisha Senterfitt      “God Willing” INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN LIFE AND SERVICE *Hymn of Invitation and Commitment #585     “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” (Members are received by confession of faith and baptism or by transfer to full or associate membership.) *Benediction Response “May the Road Rise to Meet You” May the road rise to meet you, May the wind blow at your back, May the sun shine warmly on your face, May the rain fall softly on your field, And, until we meet again, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. *Postlude Birdie Towle  *Those who are able, please stand Join us following worship for snacks in the fellowship hall.