Order of Worship for Sunday, June 11, 2023: I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Call to Worship - You are invited to light a candle in your home to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit

Un Dia a la Vez - El Dorado

Welcome - Stephen Folds

How We Worship - El Dorado

Passing of the Peace: Through the act of passing the peace of Christ, we offer our sincere desire to love our neighbor.
You are invited to greet one another in the live stream chat on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. 

United Methodist Resources:

The 39th Annual Session of the California-Pacific Conference will be held June 14-17, 2023 at the Sheraton Gateway - Los Angeles Hotel.

Self-parking is available via Skyview Center Lot (6101 W. 98th St., Los Angeles, CA) at $17.55/day.
Click HERE for a parking map and more information.

BOOK A HOTEL STAY

Deadline to make a reservation at $159+taxes with the group is Monday, May 22, 2023. Guests should reserve as early as possible, as the hotel may sell out close to the event date.

Registration will open after Easter.

The 2023 District Conferences will be held online via Zoom Webinar over two different days. The West District Conference will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 1 -3 pm.

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR THE REV. MARK NAKAGAWA

After 38 years of ministry, Rev. Nakagawa is hanging up his robes and stoles.

Saturday: June 24, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PDT

Rolling Hills United Methodist Church

26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA To celebrate this milestone, the West District has planned a Worship Service and reception. All United Methodists are invited to participate in this celebration! We know that many will want to attend, and we ask you to CLICK HERE to RSVP no later than Sunday evening, June 18th so that we may be able to plan the reception accordingly. Rev. Dr. Grant Hagiya will share his stories of Rev. Mark Nakagawa, so you will be hearing it from the source, as it was Rev. Dr. Hagiya who brought Rev. Nakagawa to Los Angeles County.

Let's make this a BASH that Rev. Nakagawa will not soon forget!

RETIREMENT: When everyday is Saturday!

COMMUNITY RESOURCES:

Under the state of emergency declared to help the housing crisis, LA County is creating more job opportunities and making the application process easier than ever.

Learn more at homeless.lacounty.gov/emergencyAccess to internet service is crucial.

The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 dollar monthly benefit for internet service. Find out how you can get your home connected at: Getconnectedlosangeles.lacity.org.

CALL TO PRAYER: Slow Down - El Dorado

Joys and Concerns: We believe that the best way to bear our burdens is to share them with one another. You are invited to share your joys and concerns so that our community can hold these things in our hearts as we lift them to God together. 

You are invited to share your prayers in the Facebook Live Chat, or on the YouTube Live chat.

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 - The Calling of Matthew

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed him.

And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax-collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax-collectors and sinners?’ But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.’

A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed

While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, ‘My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.’ And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.’ Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well. When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw the flute-players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, ‘Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.’ And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district.

One: This is the Word of God for us, the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God! 

Sermon: I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice - Rev. Dr. Mandy McDow

HOLY COMMUNION

Invitation to the Table: As we understand the Body of Christ to be inclusive, we understand God’s table of grace and fellowship can extend into our homes. As you’re able, bring your own elements to this time. Bread, Juice, Coffee, Muffins… the Body of Christ is comprised of wonder and mystery. Today, we celebrate that God can reach us where we are, even if we are not together.

The Great Mystery of our Faith
All: Christ has died
Christ is risen. 
Christ will come again.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

And now, with the confidence of the children of God, let us pray:

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,
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.

Welcoming a New Member: Amy Wilson

Pastor to Amy: As a member of Christ's universal church, will you be loyal to Christ through The United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries?
Amy: I will.

Pastor to Amy: As a member of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?
Amy: I will.

Congregational Response and Welcome:

We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love.
As members together with you in the body of Christ
and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church,
we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness,
that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Amen!

MUSIC DURING OFFERING AND COMMUNION: Blessed Assurance - El Dorado

Benediction Remember:
God is with you,
God is for you, 
God refuses to be God without you. 
And may all of God’s people say: Amen. 

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