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United Presbyterian Church

Sunday Worship July 9, 2023

Sunday Worship July 9, 2023

We gather to worship God together with music, prayer, scripture, and a message.

Locations & Times

United Presbyterian Church, Sterling KS

307 N Broadway Ave, Sterling, KS 67579, USA

Sunday 10:45 AM

PRELUDE

Prepare for worship by asking God to help you be aware of his presence.
WELCOME

Say hello in the comments and let us know you're worshipping with us today. Towards the end of the service, we'll have a time to share joys and concerns and pray for one another. If you are joining us online, use the comments or message us to let us know how we can pray with you today, and we'll include those in our prayer time.

Send us an email and we'll pray for you privately. Let us know if you also want to be included in our prayer list that goes out by email.
CALL TO WORSHIP
(Bold means everyone speaks together)

Jesus says, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
We come seeking God’s grace and peace.
Jesus says, “Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
We come to open our hearts, minds, and souls to God our creator, Jesus our redeemer, and the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.

Matthew 11:28-29 Adapted
OPENING PRAYER
MUSIC

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
Verse 1
There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling

Chorus
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart (want to sing)

Verse 2
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give

Bridge
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne

Ending
I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart
I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
Yeah I can sing

Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Matt Redman
CCLI Song #4822372
© 2006 Rising Springs Music; Thankyou Music; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; Wondrously Made Songs
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License #1245222
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
(Bold means everyone speaks together)

O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

~ Silent Prayer ~

Psalm 103 reminds us that “God is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” Jesus showed us this love that is stronger than death and covers all our sin. Let us rejoice that in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!

Psalm 139:1-2,6,23-24
MUSIC

BE STILL MY SOUL (IN YOU I REST)
Verse 1
Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In ev'ry change He faithful will remain
Be still my soul thy best thy heav'nly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end

Verse 2
Be still my soul thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past
Thy hope thy confidence let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still my soul the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below

Chorus
In You I rest in You I found my hope
In You I trust
You never let me go
I place my life within Your hands alone
Be still my soul
(Be still my soul be still my soul)

Verse 3
Be still my soul the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord
When disappointment grief and fear are gone
Sorrow forgot Love's purest joys restored
Be still my soul when change and tears are past
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last

Jane Laurie Borthwick, Jason Ingram, Jean Sibelius, Kari Jobe, Kathrina Amalia von Schlegel
CCLI Song #6534077
Words: 2013 Worship Together Music; Open Hands Music; So Essential Tunes; Music: 2013 Worship Together Music; Open Hands Music; So Essential Tunes
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License #1245222
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE READING

MATTHEW 11:25-30
New Living Translation
MESSAGE

SOUL-ITUDE
Rev. Melissa Krabbe
MUSIC

STILL MY SOUL BE STILL
Verse 1
Still my soul be still and do not fear
Though winds of change may rage tomorrow
God is at your side no longer dread
The fires of unexpected sorrow

Chorus
God You are my God
And I will trust in You and not be shaken
Lord of peace renew
A steadfast spirit within me
To rest in You alone

Verse 2
Still my soul be still do not be moved
By lesser lights and fleeting shadows
Hold on to His ways with shield of faith
Against temptation's flaming arrows

Verse 3
Still my soul be still do not forsake
The truth you learned in the beginning
Wait upon the Lord and hope will rise
As stars appear when day is dimming

Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
CCLI Song #5469284
© 2008 Thankyou Music
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License #1245222
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: JOYS & CONCERNS

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 debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
MUSIC

‘TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
Worship & Rejoice Hymn #442
Verse 1
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His word
Just to rest upon His promise
Just to know thus saith the Lord

Chorus
Jesus Jesus how I trust Him
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus Jesus precious Jesus
O for grace to trust Him more

Verse 2
O how sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to trust His cleansing blood
Just in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing cleansing flood

Verse 3
Yes 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus
Just from sin and self to cease
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest and joy and peace

Verse 4
I'm so glad I learned to trust You
Precious Jesus Savior Friend
And I know that You are with me
Will be with me to the end

Louisa M. R. Stead, William James Kirkpatrick
CCLI Song #22609
Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License #1245222
BENEDICTION

ONLINE GIVING

God’s love for us never ends. In gratitude and joy, we give to God our offerings. Let us worship as we give. PRAYER OF DEDICATION: God, in all your ways, use me and use all that you have given me to spread your goodness in our world. May my gift today remind me to be thankful to you for putting me in this time and place to serve you and to honor you, for you are my all in all, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
https://upcsterling.com/give-now/

LITTLE FREE PANTRY

We need your help! You can help us shop for our Little Free Pantry. Our budget each month is $80. Check what's in the pantry before you shop, and check with Karen to get a prepaid Dillons' card.
http://bit.ly/unitedlittlepantry

UPC NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

Here's what's happening this week!
https://us16.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=4e056e412eb71b90c682b3edb&id=7f2bab80f3