South Roanoke United Methodist Church

2330 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, Virginia 24014

Phone: (540) 344-4437
Fax: (540) 345-8041

The Season After Pentecost, also called Ordinary Time, is the period which has 28 Sundays this year. The season begins with Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost) and continues through the day before the first Sunday of Advent. The Sundays of this season are designated as Sundays after Pentecost.

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST                                               JUNE 15, 2008 

As Christ cares, we care… We care about all people.
We care about worship… We care about learning.
We care about service… We care about You.
We are a community of Faith growing in God’s Grace.

ORDER OF WORSHIP-10:30 A.M.
FATHER’S DAY

+ Indicates the people standing

ENTRANCE 

Prelude                            Canzonetta in D minor, Bux WV 168                 by D. Buxtehude
(During the prelude please use this time for quiet reflection in preparation for worship.)      
Words of Welcome, Registration of Attendance and Announcements                Bill Davidson      (We encourage all of our worshipers to please sign the registration pad as it is passed
       along the pew; visitors are requested also to list their address. After it has been passed,
       please return it to the center aisle. If you wish to join this church by letter of transfer or
       profession of faith, please check “wish to join” on the registration pad.)
+Singing  159                             Lift High The Cross                                              Crucifer

                              PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
+The Opening Prayer            Father’s Day        Book of Blessings, U.S.A., 20th Cent., Alt.
     Pastor: For our fathers, who have given us life and love, that we may show them
                 respect and love,
     People: we pray to the Lord.
     Pastor: For fathers who have lost a child through death, that their faith may give them
                 hope, and their family and friends support and console them,
     People: we pray to the Lord.
     Pastor: For men, though without children of their own, who like fathers have nurtured
                 and cared for us,
     People: we pray to the Lord.
     Pastor: For fathers, who have been unable to be a source of strength, who have not
                 responded to their children and have not sustained their families,
     People: we pray to the Lord.
     Unison: God our Father, in your wisdom and love you make all things. Bless these
                  men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example
                  of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
                  may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this
                  through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Children’s Time
Holy Baptism and Reception of Members
     (Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism today is Alexander Scott Crawford (son of Scott
      and Sonja Crawford). Being received today are Ross, Amanda, Olivia, and Mason
      Murchison; 2816 Wycliffe Ave. SW 24014, 525-7710; Pam and Josh Young; 3256
      Avenham Ave. SW 24014, 342-2367.)
                               (Children leave for Children’s Church. See * below)
Sharing of Joys and Concerns                                                                     
     -Lou Ghiringhelli    -Libby Jamison     -Jane Ingram     -Shirley Witt     -Reece Kemmerly
+Singing 2031                     We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise                        Kirk Dearman
              2068                                  I Love You, Lord                                       Laurie Klein
 The Gospel Lesson                                                                               Matthew 9:35-10:20
       (N.T. pg. 9)
       Pastor:    This is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
       People:  Thanks be to God. 
Sermon                             The Shepherd of Sheep Among Wolves                  Bill Davidson
The Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer                                                                                      Hymnal, No. 895
    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. And lead us not
     into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power,
     and the glory, forever. Amen.
 Offering of Tithes and Gifts to God's Work 
    Offertory Prayer 
    Offertory Anthem                 Alleluia, Sing It, Alleluia                          by Dolores Hruby
+Doxology                                                                                                   Hymnal, No. 95
     Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
     praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

                                                    SENDING FORTH

+Singing 664                       Sent Forth by God’s Blessing                           The Ash Grove
+Benediction                                                                                                      
+Choral Benediction       May the God of Hope Fill You With Hope           by R. Scarfullery
+The Passing of the Peace
+Postlude                                                 Fuga                                         by D. Buxtehude 

THOSE SERVING TODAY:
  Greeters:  Catherine, Fred and Caroline Gilreath
  Acolytes: Cali Woolwine and Kemper Steffe
  Nursery Worker: Paula Coker-Jones
  Next Sunday’s Nursery Worker: Catherine Gilreath 
  Ushers:   Captain-William P. Wallace, Jr., William Brenton, Jr., Prentice E. Moran,
                              William Richardson, Joseph L. Austin, Ross Jeffries
  Liturgist: The Reverend Richard Hagenston who is now serving on Honorable Location. 

              The Altar Flowers Are Given
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
In Celebration of 16 Years of Marriage Of
Mark and Margaret Knopf 

*CHILDREN (AGES 3 through 1st GRADE), may meet the acolyte to recess to Children’s Church. Please ask your child to line up behind the acolyte who will lead all children out together. After the worship service, parents must pick up their child in the Children’s Department; children will not be allowed to leave the room until their parents arrive. 

2008 VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERING for children and youth ministries in Brazil, an orphanage in Mozambique, Mississippi Hurricane Katrina recovery, and The Global Aids Fund (goal $300,000) is supported this year by our 2008 church budget in the amount of $250.00. 

WELCOME TO THE SUMMER! Beginning TODAY you are invited to a less formal summer season for worship. Rev. Bill and our worship leadership have “retired” their robes until the fall. 

AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX: The May/June Upper Room, hymnals in brail, individual hearing enhancement equipment, and children’s bulletins (ages 3-12). Please ask an usher to assist you.  

NEXT WEEK’S SERMON, Wanted: Dead and Alive, will be based on Romans 6:1b-11. Please read and study the text this week.  

WELCOME! We're glad to have all who have joined us for this time of worship. Especially to our guests and visitors, we welcome you to South Roanoke and to our fellowship. We invite those who have no church home to make South Roanoke your church and add your witness to ours. 

YOUTH FOR HIRE: It is time to call the youth for those spring cleaning projects. They will work on weekends through June 30th. Please, call 344-4437, ext. 16 to reserve a time. 

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL began TODAY. The adult and youth classes are joining together for some exciting summer classes. Scott Crawford will present a series concerning Art and Christianity which will continue through July. In August, Marianne Bird will return with a study of John Wesley’s times and sermons. 

BYRON RAGLAND’S ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS: City of Oaks Health and Rehab Center; 3609 Bond Street; Raleigh, NC 27604; (919) 231-8144; cell phone (919) 812-2156. 

ADDRESSES FOR JANE INGRAM AND SHIRLEY WITT:
  Jane Ingram   Shirley Witt
  Friendship Manor  Richfield Recovery and Care Center
  327 Hershberger Road NW Room 229A  PO Box 3240--Room 202
  Roanoke, VA 24012  Salem, VA 24153   

CONGRATULATIONS to Zach Culbreth who graduated from Cave Spring High School. His name was inadvertently omitted from last week’s bulletin. 

TEACHERS ARE NEEDED for the preschool and elementary Sunday school classes for the summer. If you can help even one Sunday, please call Lee Anne Steffe, 344-4477. 

FELLOWSHIP ON THE FIFTH: On June 29th we will have our first Fellowship on the Fifth. All Sunday school classes will gather in the fellowship hall at 9:15 for fellowship. 

VOLUNTEER IN MISSION TEAM TO MISSISSIPPI--THE DATE IS SET!: For the Hurricane Katrina relief effort we will be sending a group to Mississippi October 18-25 . Please contact the church office as soon as possible if you would like to be a part of this mission team. 

THE VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE is being held this week, June 15-18 at the Roanoke Civic Center. A special “Let’s Get Growing” Expo with a special emphasis on ministry with youth and young adults will be held in the exhibition hall on June 17th. Speakers for this year’s conference are:
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward (Mississippi Area) preaches:
  Monday, June 16, 3:00 pm
  Tuesday, June 17, 11:15 am
Bishop Joe E. Pennell, Jr. (retired) leads Bible Study:
  Tuesday, June 16, 8:30 am and 2:00 pm and preaches:
  Wednesday, June 18, 11:15 am
Rev. Deitrich “Deech” Kirk, Executive Director, Center for Youth Ministry Training and Associate Pastor, Brentwood United Methodist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee.
  Monday, June 16, 3:45 pm presentation.

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                                         God’s Promises

 Vacation Bible School at South Roanoke United Methodist Church 

 When:    Sunday July 6 – Thursday July 10  5:30 – 8:00 PM  

 What:    Study of God’s covenant relationship with his people and how   it evolved through the Old Testament and changed in the New   Testament as signaled by Jeremiah. 

 Who:  Pre K (Age 4 by 09/30/08) through rising 5th Grade   

Why:  Many people who proclaim Jesus as their savior have   memories of Bible School or a camp week that played a   significant role in their faith development. VBS is fun and it  places the focus of the church that week on our youngest members. 

 How:  We’ll need lots of help from Youth, Parents, Grandparents,   other adults interested in helping with this awesome ministry. So start praying for   SRUMC’s Bible School now and as you  feel God calling you to help please consider volunteering.

 Contact Lee Anne Steffe 540-344-4477 or jsteffe@cox.net

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SERMON WILL BE POSTED MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008