Let us give praise to God for all the Father-figures in our lives--the men and women who teach us about faith and life.
As we utilize "social distancing" to help contain Covid-19, I invite you to gather with your household, on the phone with a friend, or even alone as you prepare your heart and mind and spirit to worship God. The following resources are provided for your use. All links were current as of the posting of this blog.
Also, please consider joining us for our Zoom Worship Service at 10am on Sunday by clicking this link:
https://umcom.zoom.us/j/97309102821. Or, from a phone, dial: 1-301-715-8592, and enter the Meeting ID 973 0910 2821 when prompted.
Call to Worship in honor of Father’s Day (responsively)
One: We thank you O Father God, for fathers near—fathers with strong arms and fathers with feeble knees that are present at table and at bathtub and at bedtime for prayers.
Many: Thank you, Father God, for fathers near.
One: We thank you, O Spirit, for fathers far away—fathers who ache for their families and fathers absent because of war; or disease; or despair; or death. We give thanks for fathers who are present and absent at the same time.
Many: Thank you, Spirit, for fathers far away.
One: We thank you, O Christ, for those men who have never been a biological father, but instead, choose to care for all of us, through their deeds, words, and presence.
Many: Thank, you, Christ, for all the men in our lives.
All: God our Creator, we give you thanks for those who have been fathers for us. Help us inherit from them that which will make us more fully your people. Where they have offered us blessings of love, may we incorporate those gifts into our lives. Where they have hurt us or fallen short of our expectations, may we learn from them, that we might not repeat their mistakes. May the honor we convey toward our fathers reflect the honor that we feel toward you. Amen.
(Adapted from resources from the General Board of Discipleship of the UMC)
Opening Hymn This Is My Father's World (144 UMH)
Also, please consider joining us for our Zoom Worship Service at 10am on Sunday by clicking this link:
https://umcom.zoom.us/j/97309102821. Or, from a phone, dial: 1-301-715-8592, and enter the Meeting ID 973 0910 2821 when prompted.
Call to Worship in honor of Father’s Day (responsively)
One: We thank you O Father God, for fathers near—fathers with strong arms and fathers with feeble knees that are present at table and at bathtub and at bedtime for prayers.
Many: Thank you, Father God, for fathers near.
One: We thank you, O Spirit, for fathers far away—fathers who ache for their families and fathers absent because of war; or disease; or despair; or death. We give thanks for fathers who are present and absent at the same time.
Many: Thank you, Spirit, for fathers far away.
One: We thank you, O Christ, for those men who have never been a biological father, but instead, choose to care for all of us, through their deeds, words, and presence.
Many: Thank, you, Christ, for all the men in our lives.
All: God our Creator, we give you thanks for those who have been fathers for us. Help us inherit from them that which will make us more fully your people. Where they have offered us blessings of love, may we incorporate those gifts into our lives. Where they have hurt us or fallen short of our expectations, may we learn from them, that we might not repeat their mistakes. May the honor we convey toward our fathers reflect the honor that we feel toward you. Amen.
(Adapted from resources from the General Board of Discipleship of the UMC)
Opening Hymn This Is My Father's World (144 UMH)
Opening Prayer
Everlasting God, You have revealed yourself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and ever live and reign in the perfect unity of love. Grant that we may always hold firmly and joyfully to this faith, and, living in praise of your divine majesty, may finally be one in you; who are three persons in one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BOW 412)
Children's Message
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Everlasting God, You have revealed yourself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and ever live and reign in the perfect unity of love. Grant that we may always hold firmly and joyfully to this faith, and, living in praise of your divine majesty, may finally be one in you; who are three persons in one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BOW 412)
Children's Message
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Hymn I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me--2151 TFWS
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The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;*
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic** church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Joys, Concerns, & God Sightings
Continuing Prayers: Our Police; Baltimore; Our nation and world; The Syrian refugee crisis and Aleppo; Our homebound, Those effected by Covid-19--including medical staff, teachers, parents, children, those infected, etc.
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. 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
As a means of justice, we are committed to paying our staff throughout this crisis. So that we can do this, especially since church employees do not qualify for unemployment, and so that we are still here when this crisis ends, please consider giving generously. We know this is a tough time for everyone, but every little bit helps. Our preferred method of giving is by utilizing our online giving platform available with any of the green "Give" buttons located throughout our website. This is safe, secure, and gets the funds to us nearly instantly. Alternatively, you may mail your offerings to the church (3800 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211)--but there may be a delay in depositing. Lastly, please consider bringing your offerings when we resume meeting to "make up" the weeks missed. We appreciate your generosity as we seek to continue our mission and ministry throughout the community and world during this difficult time.
Offertory Hymn I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me-Shirley Milledge, Soloist
Doxology (95 UMH)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;*
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic** church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Joys, Concerns, & God Sightings
Continuing Prayers: Our Police; Baltimore; Our nation and world; The Syrian refugee crisis and Aleppo; Our homebound, Those effected by Covid-19--including medical staff, teachers, parents, children, those infected, etc.
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. 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
As a means of justice, we are committed to paying our staff throughout this crisis. So that we can do this, especially since church employees do not qualify for unemployment, and so that we are still here when this crisis ends, please consider giving generously. We know this is a tough time for everyone, but every little bit helps. Our preferred method of giving is by utilizing our online giving platform available with any of the green "Give" buttons located throughout our website. This is safe, secure, and gets the funds to us nearly instantly. Alternatively, you may mail your offerings to the church (3800 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211)--but there may be a delay in depositing. Lastly, please consider bringing your offerings when we resume meeting to "make up" the weeks missed. We appreciate your generosity as we seek to continue our mission and ministry throughout the community and world during this difficult time.
Offertory Hymn I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me-Shirley Milledge, Soloist
Doxology (95 UMH)
Prayer of Dedication
All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ’s offering for us. By your Holy Spirit, make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (BOW 552)
Closing Hymn Victory--Tye Tribbett
All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ’s offering for us. By your Holy Spirit, make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (BOW 552)
Closing Hymn Victory--Tye Tribbett
Benediction
Announcements
UPDATE: We are currently closed to help "flatten the curve" of Covid-19. If you have pastoral needs, please contact Pastor Bonnie directly (preferably through email or the website) so they can be addressed promptly. We have no office hours and all activities, including, but not limited to worship, Bible Study, Church Council, choir, and After School Programs are cancelled until the building re-opens, and will be on a modified schedule once we return. We understand on Friday Mayor Young announced Baltimore City is moving to Phase 2, however, it was not adequate notice to make things happen faster. We are not in a rush to re-open.
A "Re-Launch" Team is meeting to discern best practices for our congregation moving forward. Stay tuned for more information. We understand many people are anxious to resume in-person services, however, we have not yet completed our preparations to allow for a safe re-opening. Your Re-Launch Team has procured supplies from various vendors and is in the process of creating procedures to maintain the safety of our congregation. We are working diligently.
Parking Lot Communion Worship--Sunday, July 5, 2pm (TENTATIVE). More details will follow. This event may be cancelled if cases in our community surge, or new information becomes available. You will need to RSVP ahead of time with your family name, car (or bring a chair), and number of persons. We cannot accommodate more than 18 households in one service (we can offer additional services, if needed) but you are welcome to bring as many people as can safely fit in your vehicle. Bathrooms and the building will remain closed. If you do not RSVP, you will not be allowed to attend. All participants will be screened before entry. You must wear a mask.
Please stay home and stay safe. If you need help getting reliable information, please reach out to Pastor Bonnie. She is getting informed and updated by Johns Hopkins staff and experts twice a week.
Masks are now required when in public across the state of Maryland. If you do not have a face covering (mask, scarf, bandanna, etc.) please email HampdenPastor@gmail.com for more information on getting a suitable covering.
Online Giving Go to our website (www.goodshepherdhampden.com) and click the green "Give" button to go to a secure website for your transactions. Or, download the secure, encrypted App Tithe.ly from the App Store or Google Play.
Contact Information We have tried to reach out to every regular attendee and member each week via telephone, text, and/or email. However, in many situations, we have incorrect contact information. Please be sure to *email* or call Pastor Bonnie ASAP so you do not miss any information. You should be receiving calls from both Pastor Bonnie and a member of our Church Council Leadership team regularly. If you are not, please let us know.
Bible Study resources can be accessed at https://www.bwcumc.org/resources/who-are-we/#PeopleofGod Scroll down to part 3. We'd be on Session 5 this week.
Flowers already paid for will be moved to an open date after we return.
Announcements
UPDATE: We are currently closed to help "flatten the curve" of Covid-19. If you have pastoral needs, please contact Pastor Bonnie directly (preferably through email or the website) so they can be addressed promptly. We have no office hours and all activities, including, but not limited to worship, Bible Study, Church Council, choir, and After School Programs are cancelled until the building re-opens, and will be on a modified schedule once we return. We understand on Friday Mayor Young announced Baltimore City is moving to Phase 2, however, it was not adequate notice to make things happen faster. We are not in a rush to re-open.
A "Re-Launch" Team is meeting to discern best practices for our congregation moving forward. Stay tuned for more information. We understand many people are anxious to resume in-person services, however, we have not yet completed our preparations to allow for a safe re-opening. Your Re-Launch Team has procured supplies from various vendors and is in the process of creating procedures to maintain the safety of our congregation. We are working diligently.
Parking Lot Communion Worship--Sunday, July 5, 2pm (TENTATIVE). More details will follow. This event may be cancelled if cases in our community surge, or new information becomes available. You will need to RSVP ahead of time with your family name, car (or bring a chair), and number of persons. We cannot accommodate more than 18 households in one service (we can offer additional services, if needed) but you are welcome to bring as many people as can safely fit in your vehicle. Bathrooms and the building will remain closed. If you do not RSVP, you will not be allowed to attend. All participants will be screened before entry. You must wear a mask.
Please stay home and stay safe. If you need help getting reliable information, please reach out to Pastor Bonnie. She is getting informed and updated by Johns Hopkins staff and experts twice a week.
Masks are now required when in public across the state of Maryland. If you do not have a face covering (mask, scarf, bandanna, etc.) please email HampdenPastor@gmail.com for more information on getting a suitable covering.
Online Giving Go to our website (www.goodshepherdhampden.com) and click the green "Give" button to go to a secure website for your transactions. Or, download the secure, encrypted App Tithe.ly from the App Store or Google Play.
Contact Information We have tried to reach out to every regular attendee and member each week via telephone, text, and/or email. However, in many situations, we have incorrect contact information. Please be sure to *email* or call Pastor Bonnie ASAP so you do not miss any information. You should be receiving calls from both Pastor Bonnie and a member of our Church Council Leadership team regularly. If you are not, please let us know.
Bible Study resources can be accessed at https://www.bwcumc.org/resources/who-are-we/#PeopleofGod Scroll down to part 3. We'd be on Session 5 this week.
Flowers already paid for will be moved to an open date after we return.
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