United Methodist Church - Waupun

08/29/2026

Brat Fry at Piggly Wiggly is cancelled for today, Saturday, due to incoming rain. Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to support our Church.

08/28/2026

We’d love for you to join your family members on Sunday, September 13th at 1pm right here at Prairie Ridge! Lovely service from United Methodist Church - Waupun ❤️

08/05/2026

Pastor’s Message “Step Out of the Boat”
As I mentioned in the Children’s Message, the miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on water happened just hours after Jesus fed far more than 5,000 people with 5 small loaves of bread and two fish. That’s an amazing day of two huge miracles!
As I prepared for sermon writing this week, I re-watched the scene of Jesus and Peter walking on the water from The Chosen series. It’s on Youtube if you want to check it out.
In that scene, as Jesus approached the boat and told them to not be afraid, one of the disciples commented, “How is THIS the SECOND most amazing thing I’ve seen today?!” Of course, those words aren’t in the Bible. The writers of The Chosen put them in to give us a reality check on what it was like to hang out with Jesus. There was always something amazing going on.
I have friends that are a lot of fun to be with. They make me laugh and make every get-together fun, but I think we all have to admit that none of our friends can compare to the friend we have in Jesus! He’s amazing! Sometimes, he makes us laugh, sometimes, he makes us cry, but he is always amazing.
Jesus taught both through words and actions by opening the disciples’ minds to understand the power of God and the love of God in ways they had never imagined before. He taught them how things that appear to be horribly bad situations can be used for good, such as his suffering and dying on the cross.
He amazed his followers by loving ALL people, not just Israelites. And then… there are the actions of his miracles! Do you have a favorite miracle of Jesus? I think it would be difficult for me to pick just one.
Would it be how he vanished into thin air when the angry mob wanted to throw him over the cliff in Nazareth? Or maybe how he gave sight to the blind or how he healed the leperous and the lame. Or today’s miracle of him walking across the Sea of Galilee.
That’s pretty amazing, but why did he perform this miracle of walking on water? In the other miracles I mentioned, Jesus had reasons for performing them. He had many more lessons and parables to share before his death, so he didn’t allow the crowd to throw him off the cliff. He helped the blind, leperous and lame to live a full life in celebration of the second chance they were given, so he had good reason to perform those compassionate miracles of healing.
But, why did he walk on water? Who was he helping?
I think he was helping his disciples. Maybe some of them needed their faith to be fully solidified like the water apparently was under Jesus’ feet. Maybe in addition to ALL of his other miracles they had witnessed, THIS was one of the few miracles that was just for them.
It began to be a lesson in the power of Jesus to control the elements of nature to conform to his bidding. When Peter asked to become a part of the miracle, it became a lesson in faith. Peter’s faith in Jesus was strong. He knew Jesus was the Messiah. What he lacked was faith in himself.
With Peter’s participation in this miracle, he was able to see that amidst all of the dangers and turmoil in our world that feel like waves crashing against us, we need to keep our focus on Jesus - not looking at how weak we are, but looking at how powerful Jesus is. On our own, we can only do so much, but through the power of Jesus, we can do AMAZING things!
I think many of us are in the same boat with Peter. (Like my pun??) But, let me explain: Peter was so excited when he realized it was Jesus walking on the water that he couldn’t contain himself. He wanted to be a part of this amazing thing that was taking place, so he asked to be called out of the boat. Jesus welcomed Peter to join him, but their water-walk was short lived, which is really quite a shame.
I mean, wouldn’t it have been cool if ALL of the disciples saw what was going on and jumped out of the boat with Peter and Jesus? Imagine THAT mural on the Sistine Chapel! Disciples running ON the water - splashing each other - just having a BLAST… Aaah… but it just wasn’t to be…
As much as those disciples and all of us want to be a part of everything AMAZING that Jesus does, there is something that is holding us back. And just like Peter, it’s a lack of faith in our own strength through Christ. Yes, we believe Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the world; but do we believe that we can join him in saving the world? Just like being excited to join him walking on the water, are we excited to join him in reaching the lost? Are we ready to jump into that miracle? Are we ready to step out of the safety of our own boat and meet Jesus where he calls us to join him?
I feel like Shane and I and our mission team on our first trip to Haiti were a part of such a miracle. On that trip in 2013, we built a bathroom for three elderly ladies down the road from our lodging, started a feeding program, distributed clothing and hygiene items, did health checks for the community and visited homes in the community to share our faith with them, invite them to church and pray for them. It was a busy week!
For me, it was amazing to see just how much we were getting done in our short time there. It was as if we were in a time warp that allowed us to accomplish all that we set out to do. Half a day felt like a full day.
Every evening, we would journal about our long day and then share what we experienced with the others in the group. Many times, our recollections of the day brought us to tears. The hugs from the children, the desperation of a mother with a sick child, the gratitude of the elderly ladies when there was running, drinkable water in their home and one of them shouted, “Meci Papa!” which means, “Thank you, Father!” It was beautiful to be a part of it all.
But there WERE those waves lapping at our feet throughout our time there. Not all Haitians are glad to see missionaries coming in. We had to keep our heads down as we drove through the capital city of Port Au Prince to not draw attention to our busload of whites. Along the way, as we drove under a bridge, a man urinated on our bus while laughing with his buddy. The place where we stayed had tall walls with razor wire all around the property with armed guards to keep us “wealthy white people” from being robbed. And, when we walked into a local village where voodoo was practiced to hand out clothing and hygiene items, a man glared at us and said, “Ale” which means, “get out of here”.
But, even with those waves lapping at our feet, I felt protected because I knew we were abiding in God’s will. Not to tell the Haitians how to live, but to be a helping hand.
We all hope that our faith will be strong enough to get us through the storms of life when the waves threaten to take us down. When that happens, we need to remember that on our own, we won’t be able to make it, just like Peter when he was filled with self-doubt. But with our focus on Jesus, just as Peter’s was when he stepped out of the boat, we will be able to survive any storm that life throws at us and we will survive.
How will we know if our faith is strong enough to keep us afloat when we step out of the boat and walk towards Jesus? When we trust that no matter what happens, Jesus will be there saying, “Take heart, it is I, do not be afraid.” Amen.

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08/05/2026

Waupun United Methodist Church, Waupun, WI
Sunday Worship Supplement – 8/9/2026

Brethren, We Have Met To Worship by Bart Millard
Brethren, we have met to worship
And adore the Lord, our God
Will you pray with all your power
While we try to preach the word?
All is vain unless the Spirit
Of the Holy One comes down
Brethren, pray that holy blessings
Will be showered all around

Brethren, see, poor sinners 'round you
Slumbering on the brink of woe
Death is coming, Hell is moving
Can you bear to let them go?
See our fathers and our mothers
And our children sinking down
Brethren, pray that holy blessings
Will be showered all around

Sisters, will you join and help us?
Moses' sister aided him
Will you help the trembling mourners
Who are struggling hard with sin?

Tell them all about the Savior
Tell them that He will be found
Sisters, pray that holy blessings
Will be showered all around

Brethren, join your cries to help them
Sisters, let your prayers abound
Pray, oh, pray that holy blessings
May be scattered all around
May be scattered all around

Brethren, we have met to worship
And adore the Lord, our God
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought

He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate’er I do, where’er I be, still ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me.

Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me, by his own hand he leadeth me;
his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me.

Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, some times where Eden’s bowers bloom, by waters still, o’er troubled sea, still ‘tis his hand that leadeth me.

Refrain:

Lord, I would place my hand in thine, nor ever murmur nor repine;
content, whatever lot I see, since ‘tis my God that leadeth me.

Refrain:

And when my task on earth is done, when by thy grace the victory’s won,
e’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me.

Refrain:

You Never Let Go by Matt Redman
Even though I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle
Of the storms of this life
I won't turn back; I know You are near

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear?

O no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
O no, You never let go
In every high and every low
O no, You never let go - Lord, You never let go of me

And I can see a light that is coming
For the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear?

O no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
O no, You never let go
In every high and every low
O no, You never let go - Lord, You never let go of me

Yes, I can see a light that is coming
For the heart that holds on
And there will be an end
To these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You
Still I will praise You

Yes, I can see a light that is coming
For the heart that holds on
And there will be an end
To these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You
Still I will praise You

O no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
O no, You never let go
In every high and every low
O no, You never let go - Lord, You never let go of me, yeah

O, You never let go, You never let go

O no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
O no, You never let go
In every high and every low
O no, You never let go - Lord, You never let go of me

You never let, You never let go
You never let go of me

Holy Ground
We are standing on holy ground,
and I know that there are angels all around;
let us praise Jesus now;
we are standing in his presence on holy ground.

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light;
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near,
when my life is almost gone,
hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

When the darkness appears and the night draws near,
and the day is past and gone,
at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand:
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

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08/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings
Worship Committee: Monday, August 10 @ 10am
SPRC: Tuesday, August 11 @ 10am
Trustees: Tuesday, August 11 @ 5 pm
Finance and Church Council: Friday, August 14 @ 9am
Dream Team: Friday, August 14 @ 10am
Elizabeth Circle: Picnic on Tuesday, August 18 @ 12:30pm

Fill the Food Pantry!
August - Peanut Butter and Jelly
September - Cereal/Breakfast Items
Continuing Need - Can Openers plus Socks and Underwear for all ages

Fun & Service
Mat Making: We will be meeting on the 1st & 3rd Monday mornings of the month at 9:00 am to work on mats.
Game Day!: On Thursday, August 27 at 1pm!

Sunday School Teachers Needed
The lesson plans will be provided, and we all know how wonderful our students are! Give it a try and become a part of sharing our faith with the next generation.

Brat Fry!!!
Friday & Saturday, August 28th & 29th

PRAYER LIST
John Siedschlag, John O’Donovan, John Loomans, Joyce Berry, Ryan Giese, Christopher Nord and all who are impacted by long-term illness, for an end to all wars, for the vulnerable and those in need of food, shelter or clothing and for those around the world wishing to follow the call to Pastoral Ministry.

Remember our homebound:
Home in Waupun: Ray Dolgner
Hillside Manor, Beaver Dam: Joyce Berry
Home in Waupun: Dean and Karen Starks
Prairie Place, Ripon: Elaine Stanton
Home in Waunakee: Janette Ruck
Prairie Ridge, Waupun: Phyllis McDowell, Loni Wendt
Home in Waupun: Judy Lyon
Lutheran Home in Fond du Lac: Marge Schroeder
Waupun United Methodist Church
August 9, 2026
Sunday worship – 9:00 A.M.


Welcome to worship.
May you find the presence of God wherever you are.

We, the Waupun United Methodist Church, welcome you to GATHER with us in fellowship, GROW in faith and GO into the world to share God’s love.

Waupun United Methodist Church
Church phone: 920-324-9721
Church website: waupunumc.com
Church e-mail: [email protected]
Pastor’s e-mail: [email protected]
Pastor’s Cell Phone: 920-597-0121
Church page: United Methodist Church-Waupun

At the * sign, please stand as you are able.
Bold print = Congregational Response

Prelude / Welcome / Pastoral Prayer

*Call to Worship
Leader: Children of God, some of us come today with songs of joy, rejoicing at all God has done for us.
People: We come to remember God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.
Leader: Some of us come today with songs of mourning in our hearts, feeling the weight of loss, isolation, and loneliness.
People: We come to remember God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.
Leader: Some of us come today with songs of worry and distress, overwhelmed by the troubles and the sufferings of the world.
People: We come to remember God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.
Leader: In our joy, our sorrow, our isolation, and our worry, God is faithful!
People: We come to sing God’s praises, for in all things, God’s steadfast love and faithfulness never fail. Thanks be to God!

*Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the world you have made. We confess that we grow fearful in the midst of the storms. We thank you for your continuing presence with us and for the people in this sanctuary as we receive your word together. Thank you for your disciple Simon Peter who shows us that we, too, may be faithful disciples, in spite of our flaws. Guide and bless our time together. Help us to remember that you are always with us through the storms we face. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Opening Music on screen Brethren, We Have Met To Worship by Bart Millard

Children’s Message

Old Testament Reading Psalm 105: 1-5 (NRSVUE)
O give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; make known his deeds among the peoples. 2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. 3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 4 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually. 5 Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles and the judgments he has uttered,

*Hymn Red #128 on screen He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought

Gospel Reading Matthew 14:22-33 (NRSVUE)
22 Immediately he made the disciples get into a boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land,[a] for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
28 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind,[b] he became frightened, and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Leader: This is the word of God for the People of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

Music on screen You Never Let Go by Matt Redman

Pastor’s Message “Step Out of the Boat”

*Tithes and Offerings Black #2272 on screen Holy Ground
Prayer of Dedication

Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

*Closing Hymn: Red #474 on screen Precious Lord, Take My Hand

*Blessing
Pastor: Beloved, go from this place with joy, giving thanks to God, proclaiming His goodness, celebrating His love, and worshipping Him with your lives.
All: Worship has ended, now our service begins. Amen.

Today’s Worship Ministers: All of us – wherever we are
Tech Operators: Val Dolgner & Brady Bronson
Worship Music Leader: Sue Rens-Guell
Worship Leader/Preacher: Pastor Renae Dymond
Kids’ Message: Pastor Renae
Fellowship host(s): Marsha Schaub
Counters: Vander Sanden/Ludjack

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07/30/2026

Pastor’s Message “Loaves and Fishes”
You know how parents soothe a crying baby by holding them and swaying back and forth? Sometimes using a rocking chair, other times, standing and swaying. That swaying is mimicking the feeling of a mother walking while the baby was safely nestled in the womb. Once the baby is born, the swaying brings comfort as the baby is reminded of the safety and gentle comfort they experienced in utero.
A few years ago, we were at our neighbor’s house for a neighborhood cookout and several men and women were standing in a circle conversing when a little baby started crying. As we continued our conversation, the crying went on for several minutes as it was apparently feeding time and logistics had to be worked out for it. We knew the parents had things under control, but as I looked around our conversation circle, I realized that every one of us was swaying back and forth!
It was almost impossible for us to resist the urge to sway as we wanted to bring comfort to the baby in its time of distress. When I pointed this anomaly out, we all laughed and admitted that we hadn’t even realized we were swaying. It just happened naturally.
We all know that Jesus is fully God, yet fully human. He lived like us, he grieved like us, he sought comfort like us. Today’s reading reminds us of this.
When Jesus heard of his cousin’s ex*****on at the order of King Herod, he needed to mourn. He wanted some privacy and comfort, so he got into a boat and bobbed around on the Sea of Galilee for a while. As he bobbed in the boat, it rocked him back and forth, giving him a chance to go to God the Father in prayer and ease his broken heart.
Upon his return to shore, there was a large crowd of people waiting for him. Had they also heard of John the Baptist’s ex*****on? Did they want to comfort Jesus and offer their condolences? Did they want to grieve with him? Probably not. They probably didn’t even know that John was Jesus’ cousin.
If they had heard of the ex*****on, they might have been curious as to what Jesus was going to do or say about Herod’s disgustingly unjust act of beheading John as a party favor. Yet, scripture doesn’t mention any of that.
Instead, it says Jesus saw them and had compassion for them so he cured their sick. This probably took a while because it was a very large crowd. 5,000 men, besides women and children. Can we talk about this head count for a hot minute?
In whose mind does this give an accurate representation of the actual size of the crowd? Gentlemen, no offense, but women and children count too! The women and children in that crowd supposedly ate bread and fish that day also, so wouldn’t it have made more sense to count EVERYONE???!
What a silly thing. I realize that first-century Jewish culture routinely numbered “heads of households” for logistical or military purposes and synagogue attendance and festival pilgrimages were counted by male heads, but Jesus always stressed the equality of women and children in the kingdom of God. I think our Gospel writer may have overlooked that detail of Jesus’ teachings…
ANYWAYS… when Jesus had finished healing the sick, the disciples urged him to send the people to the local villages to get food for themselves, but Jesus wanted to continue serving them the same way a parent tends to their children.
The huge crowd didn’t ask for food, yet to everyone’s astonishment, Jesus provided a simple meal for them. Bread and fish. And if we determine the quality of the food by the quality of the wine Jesus made at the wedding at Cana from the jars of water, we can presume that it was the best bread and fish anyone there had ever had! (And yet, there were leftovers…)
Jesus had given each disciple a basket to distribute bread and fish to the crowd. When the meal was over, Jesus had them collect what was left over and they gathered 12 full baskets of bread and fish!
What is the significance of there being 12 baskets of leftovers? It has something to do with the 12 tribes of Israel I mentioned last week. The number twelve was highly significant in Jewish tradition, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, which were the foundation of God’s covenant people.
Jesus selected twelve disciples from among his followers after spending an entire night in prayer, which emphasizes the weight and divine guidance of this decision. By choosing twelve disciples, Jesus was signaling the formation of a new spiritual Israel, tasked with continuing God’s mission in the world.
We are the descendants of this new spiritual Israel as we are adopted into the family of God when we receive Jesus into our hearts as our Savior. Let us continue our celebration of this as we enter into our service of Holy Communion…

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07/30/2026

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07/30/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meetings
Worship Committee: Monday, August 10 @ 10am
SPRC: Tuesday, August 11 @ 10am
Trustees: Tuesday, August 11 @ 5 pm
Finance and Church Council: Friday, August 14 @ 9am
Dream Team: Friday, August 14 @ 10am
Elizabeth Circle: Picnic on Tuesday, August 18 @ 12:30pm

Fill the Food Pantry!
August - Peanut Butter and Jelly
Continuing Need - Can Openers plus Socks and Underwear for all ages

Fun & Service
Mat Making: We will be meeting on the 1st & 3rd Monday mornings of the month at 9:00 am to work on mats.
Game Day!: On Thursday, August 27th at 1pm!

Sunday School Teachers Needed
The lesson plans will be provided, and we all know how wonderful our students are! Give it a try and become a part of sharing our faith with the next generation.

Brat Fry!!!
Friday & Saturday, August 28th & 29th

PRAYER LIST
John Siedschlag, John O’Donovan, John Loomans, Joyce Berry, Ryan Giese, Christopher Nord and all who are impacted by long-term illness, for an end to all wars, for the vulnerable and those in need of food, shelter or clothing and for those around the world wishing to follow the call to Pastoral Ministry.

Remember our homebound:
Home in Waupun: Ray Dolgner
Hillside Manor, Beaver Dam: Joyce Berry
Home in Waupun: Dean and Karen Starks
Prairie Place, Ripon: Elaine Stanton
Home in Waunakee: Janette Ruck
Prairie Ridge, Waupun: Phyllis McDowell, Loni Wendt
Home in Waupun: Judy Lyon
Lutheran Home in Fond du Lac: Marge Schroeder
Waupun United Methodist Church
August 2, 2026
Sunday worship – 9:00 A.M.


Welcome to worship.
May you find the presence of God wherever you are.

We, the Waupun United Methodist Church, welcome you to GATHER with us in fellowship, GROW in faith and GO into the world to share God’s love.

Waupun United Methodist Church
Church phone: 920-324-9721
Church website: waupunumc.com
Church e-mail: [email protected]
Pastor’s e-mail: [email protected]
Pastor’s Cell Phone: 920-597-0121
Church page: United Methodist Church-Waupun
At the * sign, please stand as you are able.
Bold print = Congregational Response

Prelude / Welcome / Pastoral Prayer

*Call to Worship
Leader: As we gather and as we disperse, as we rise and as we sleep, as we eat and play and work,
People: We offer God praise.
Leader: As we wash our car, scrub the dishes, rinse the grime of the day from our hands,
People: We offer God praise.
Leader: As we feel the tips of the grass on our feet, the wind against our face, the sun on our backs,
People: We offer God praise.
Leader: Come, let us worship God who creates, redeems, and sustains us to live out our praise in all we do!
People: We come as people formed by grace to offer God praise with our whole selves now and in all the ordinary moments of our lives!

*Opening Prayer
Awesome and majestic God, your glory and holiness were experienced by your people of old as clouds and fire guiding them to freedom. They believed that no one could see your face and live. How blessed, therefore, are we, for you have revealed your face to us in Jesus— the human face of your love. You also equip us for our journey through life and beyond, by breathing new and everlasting life into our very beings, through the gift of the Holy Spirit. These people of old believed that it was your presence with them which made them a chosen and special people. We praise and adore you, O God, for making our lives so special, by choosing to share your life with us in and through Jesus. May this time of worship and the service of our lives reveal our thanksgiving and our wonder that you should so care for us. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Opening Music on screen Still Waters (Psalm 23) by Leanna Crawford

Children’s Message (Scarlett’s Bible Presentation with “Praise Him All Ye Little Children”)

Old Testament Reading Psalm 145:14-19 (NRSVUE)
14 The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing. 17 The Lord is just in all his ways and kind in all his doings. 18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. 19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him; he also hears their cry and saves them.

*Hymn Red #618 on screen Let Us Break Bread Together

Gospel Reading Matthew 14:13-21 (NRSVUE)
13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. 15 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16 Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” 17 They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” 18 And he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And all ate and were filled, and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Leader: This is the word of God for the People of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

Music on screen You Raise Me Up by Celtic Woman

Pastor’s Message “Loaves and Fishes”

Holy Communion

*Tithes and Offerings Black #2272 on screen Holy Ground
Prayer of Dedication

Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer

Announcements

*Closing Hymn: Red #629 on screen You Satisfy the Hungry Heart

*Blessing
Pastor: Beloved, may God bless you with the discernment to stop and notice God at work all around you, the inspiration to offer up praise in the middle of the busyness of life, and the peace that comes from beholding the face of God and knowing deep in your bones that we are not alone—God is with us.
All: Worship has ended, now our service begins. Amen.

Today’s Worship Ministers: All of us – wherever we are
Tech Operators: Val Dolgner & Brady Bronson
Worship Music Leader: Michelle Naegele
Worship Leader/Preacher: Pastor Renae Dymond
Kids’ Message: Pastor Renae
Fellowship host(s): Doris Core
Counters: Dolgner/Vande Zande

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