Home Worship
This is not live-streamed worship, happening in real time as you are at home, but it is a way we can bind together through worship. Everything posted here in Home Worship has been compiled by Highland Park laity and staff, with the hope of helping you feel closer to one another, and helping you draw closer to Almighty God, who is always with us.
May God bless you and keep you.
Now, let’s worship together.
May God bless you and keep you.
Now, let’s worship together.
June 21, 2020 Father's Day
Call to Worship (from Isaiah 63)
I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love.
I will praise God for all that he has done--
his great goodness to his people,
and his many acts of faithful love.
For he is our Father,
our Redeemer from ages past.
I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love.
I will praise God for all that he has done--
his great goodness to his people,
and his many acts of faithful love.
For he is our Father,
our Redeemer from ages past.
Opening Hymn- He Leadeth Me
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Children's Time
with Mrs. Amanda |
Sermon- Pastor Mike
A Video and Prayer for Father's Day
For our fathers, who have given us life and love, that we show them respect and love, we pray to the Lord...
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, we pray to the Lord...
For men, though without children of their own, who like fathers have nurtured and cared for us, we pray to the Lord...
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, we pray to the Lord...
God our Father, in your wisdom and love You made 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.
(The United Methodist Book of Worship, #441)
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, we pray to the Lord...
For men, though without children of their own, who like fathers have nurtured and cared for us, we pray to the Lord...
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, we pray to the Lord...
God our Father, in your wisdom and love You made 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.
(The United Methodist Book of Worship, #441)
Benediction
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.--Numbers 6:24–26
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.--Numbers 6:24–26
Offering
Many have been asking how to give to the church in these times. You may give through our online portal on this website. Go there by clicking the word “GIVING” at the top of the page.. May God bless you for your continued support of our church.
Announcements
In-Person Worship to Resume June 14! We will resume in person worship at 9 and 11 on that day! We will have special precautions for the first few Sundays. For a special video and information on restarting church, please click here. We will continue with online worship as well.
Groups, classes, and committees are beginning to work towards in-person gatherings. To find out what your particular class or group is doing, please contact the leaders.
Scripture Lessons for June 21, 2020: Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39
RightNow media at-home study for the month of June: Love Does- Discover A Secretly Incredible Life In An Ordinary World, by Bob Goff. As things begin to open up and we are able to be among more people, Goff gives us great examples and inspiration for sharing the love of Christ in large and small ways right where we are. These five short videos can help you move towards a life that is incredible. If you are not a part of RightNow, please email Andi and she will send you an invitation. It is free for the Highland Park Church family.
If you have a pastoral emergency, Pastor Mike is available through church phone, personal phone, and this email.