The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

June 20, 2021

All who are able, please stand.

Opening Voluntary

Blessed Assurance arr. J. Bert Carlson

Rev. Dr. Kevin Turner, organ

Words of Welcome Rev. Brad Hinton

Opening Hymn

Great Is Thy Faithfulness faithfulness

words: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1923

music: William M. Runyan, 1923; © 1923 renewed 1951 by Hope Publishing Co.

DAVIDSON

UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH

WE WILL BE THE BODY

OF CHRIST IN OUR

COMMUNITY THROUGH

WORSHIP EDUCATION

FELLOWSHIP

SERVICE

Refrain

Prayer of Confession

Merciful God,

we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.

We have failed to be an obedient church.

We have not done your will,

we have broken your law,

we have rebelled against your love,

we have not loved our neighbors,

and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.

Free us for joyful obedience,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Song of Forgiveness

Kyrie have mercy

© 1990 Steve Garnaas-Holmes

Words of Assurance

Pastor: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;

that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

All: Glory to God. Amen.

Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 6:4-9

RW Williams (9:00); Brittany Viehmann (11:00)

Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with

all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am

commanding you today in your heart.

Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are

away, when you lie down and when you rise. Bind them as a sign on your hand, fix them as

an emblem on your forehead, and write them on the doorposts of your house and on your

gates.

Lector: This is the Word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon Rev. Dianne Lawhorn Affirmation of Faith 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.

Gloria Patri virginia

Lesser Doxology, 3rd - 4th cent.; music: Charles Meineke, 1844

Prayers of the People

The pastor will end each petition with: Lord, in your mercy,

to which the congregation responds: Hear our prayer.

The Offering of our Gifts

Thank you for your generous support of the ministries and mission of Davidson UMC.

You may give to the church’s General Fund by texting 704-457-5083 with the amount you

would like to contribute, online at www.davidsonumc.org/finances, or by placing your offering

in the Offering Collection Cabinets located at the doors of the Sanctuary.

Offertory

Trust in the Lord Donna Butler

The Men of the Chancel Choir

He is the thought beyond all thoughts, the gift, the answer to our prayers.

When we seek Him, we will find a strength beyond compare.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Oh, trust in the Lord.

Serve Him with a willing mind and with a heart of pure devotion.

Toss your doubt and fears aside, and let Him guide your way.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Oh, trust in the Lord.

Though there be dark and uncharted space with worlds beyond our sight,

still may we trust His love and grace and wait to see His light.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Oh, trust in the Lord.

Text by Elisabeth Burrowes, John Sammis and Donna Butler Douglas; Based on Proverbs 3:5-6; I Chronicles 28.9 © 1958, Renewal 1986 by The Hymn Society (administered by Hope Publishing Co.) Music © 2003 by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Doxology gladly we praise you

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

All are welcome to receive Holy Communion. As a part of our safe reopening, we will

continue using the individually wrapped Communion elements for a season. Following

the Great Thanksgiving you are invited to come forward, receive the juice and wafer,

return to your seat, and partake while seated. A gluten-free station will be available.

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

…And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name

and join their unending hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

…And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in

praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us,

as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

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.

Communion Music

If I Forget, Yet God Remembers! Daniel Pedersen

If I forget, yet God remembers! If these hands of mine cease from their clinging,

yet the hands divine hold me so firmly that I cannot fall.

And sometimes I am too tired to call for him to help me,

then he reads the prayer unspoken in my heart, and lifts my care.

Words by Robert Browning (1812—1889) © 2005 Augsburg Fortress

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery

in which you have given yourself to us.

Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit,

to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Closing Hymn

God Will Take of You martin

words: Civilla D. Martin, 1904 music: W. Stillman Martin, 1905

Our Mission We will be the Body of Christ in our community through worship, education, fellowship, and service .

Benediction and Response

Closing Voluntary

Welcome!

Welcome to Davidson United Methodist Church! Thank you for choosing to worship

with us today. If it is the first time you are worshipping with us, it is a joy to introduce you to

our church; our doors are open to all. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we’d love to

walk alongside you. Our mission statement captures our desire “to be the Body of Christ

in our community through worship, education, fellowship, and service.” It is our

commitment to live out our Christian faith in fresh and relevant ways.

Let us hear from you; we would like to encourage you on your faith journey. Whether

you are a spiritual seeker who’s just starting to ask questions about God or a committed

Christian who wants to dig deeper, you will find a home here at Davidson United Methodist

Church (DUMC). Check out our ministries, listen to a sermon, and read about what’s

going on at DUMC on our website at: www.davidsonumc.org.

Thank you for being a part of our worship! The Peace of Christ be with you!

On-Campus COVID Updates

As of June 1, our on-campus COVID guidelines have changed. Registration for worship will no longer

be required, and groups can resume meeting with no size limitations. Those who are two weeks fully

vaccinated can choose whether or not to wear a mask inside. Those who are not fully vaccinated,

including those ages 5-11, are asked to continue wearing a mask while inside.

*Childcare during the 9:00 a.m. worship service resumes today. Children ages four and under

will need to register for childcare on the website under Registrations.

Read the updated guidelines for further details at www.davidsonumc.org/resources/covid-19-updates.

The flowers are placed in the Sanctuary today to the glory of God

by Russ and Sue Wert in loving and cherished memories of their fathers,

Rev. J.H. Breakiron and William B. Wert.

The Missional Prayer Focus for this week is Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region.

This organization, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, seeks to put God’s love into action

by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. They believe that everyone deserves

decent, affordable housing and that this is vital to creating strong families and communities since

affordable housing promotes health, education, and financial stability. Habitat for Humanity has two

main programs: Their new homeownership program provides low-income families a path to

homeownership with an affordable mortgage. Families must meet income and residency requirements,

commit to homeowner and financial education classes, and serve 400 “sweat equity” hours. Their critical

repair program meets essential health and safety repair needs for families who already own a home and

whose limited income makes it difficult, if not impossible, to afford these essential repairs.

Donate, support, or volunteer at our local Habitat for Humanity at www.habitatcltregion.org/.

$50,000.00 of the 2021 DUMC Missional Impact budget will be supporting this ministry.

Missional Impact Opportunities

Make-A-Difference (MAD) Collection for June is for My Sister’s House. They are asking for

women’s razors, paper plates, and paper napkins. Place your donations in the black bins located outside

the Church Office.

Habitat Opportunities Our projects in the North Mecklenburg area are back on track. The new

schedule will be Fridays and Saturdays, ending at the end of July. This will be 11 build days over six

total weekends, across a nine-week timeframe (so, three weekends without building). The location is at

the Mills Avenue townhome project located at 362 E. Mills Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115. Paint days

start July 9 and will have spots for six volunteers, while trim days will have spots for four. Register at

www.davidsonumc.org under Registrations.

Joy Circle Collection The circle is currently collecting word search books, jigsaw puzzles, and

regular playing cards for Crown Colony Assisted Living in Mooresville. Please NO board games

including chess or checkers and NO crossword puzzles. Items can be left in the plastic bin outside the

Church Office entrance marked Joy Circle Collection.

Today’s music selections are reprinted by permission through OneLicense.net #A-714792 and CCLI #2958800.

Congregational Care and Support Groups

Summer Book Study: A Grief Observed While many of us may be going on much-needed vacations this

summer, we know that grief does not take time off. If you are mourning the passing of someone dear to you,

or perhaps grieve in other ways, we invite you to join us for our Summer Book Study of the C.S. Lewis

classic A Grief Observed. Lewis wrote this little book in 1960 shortly after the death of his wife, Joy, and it

has proved helpful to so many experiencing grief. Join Rev. Jim Humphries on Thursday mornings on July

8, 15, and 22 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 212/214. Purchase the book independently ahead of class. Register on

the church website under Registrations.

The LGBTQIA Family and Friends Support Group will host Rev. David Hockett on Tuesday, July 13

at 6:30 p.m. in Room 220 in the Alexander Education Building. Rev. Hockett will be answering questions

and listening to our stories. RSVP to Beckie McCall at cartermccall@gmail.com.

Ally Button The LGBTQIA Family and Friends Support Group welcomes you to take an Ally button to

support our LGBTQIA youth. Research has demonstrated that knowing that others support and accept them

can significantly reduce the suicide rate among LGBTQIA youth. Please consider being an ally and wearing

a button as a reminder for these youth of Christ’s boundless love for them. Buttons are located in the

Gathering Space.

Davidson Care Ministers DUMC offers Davidson Care Ministers (DCMs) to help you during difficult

periods of grief, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and other life challenges. DCMs are gifted and well-trained

laypersons who are experienced in offering Christ-centered care, to help guide you to healing and whole-

ness. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how you can request care from a Davidson

Care Minister, please contact Rev. Jim Humphries at jhumphries@davidsonumc.org or 704-892-8277, ext.

234. If you have emergency after-hour pastoral needs, contact our on-call pastor anytime at 704-770-1264.

Youth, Children, and Family Ministry Opportunities

Vacation Bible School Registration The VBS Elementary session on July 13 -15 is FULL for

participants and the VBS Preschool session on August 3 -5 is also FULL. Please email Susan at

scavasinni@davidsonumc.org to be placed on a waitlist. To volunteer for the Preschool session, please

email Tabitha at tlindsay@davidsonumc.org.

Weekday Preschool Registration 2021-22 class options and tuition info is available on the church

website at davidsonumc.org/weekdaypreschool or contact Diane Jordan at djordan@davidsonumc.org.

Save the Date! Camp Tekoa, located in Hendersonville, NC, is a churchwide family camp. Come join

other DUMC families September 24 - 26, 2021 for a weekend of fun and fellowship. Register on the church

website under Registrations. **The deadline is June 30 or until space fills.**

Other Opportunities

UMAR Cookout Volunteer, donate, and have fun at the UMAR cookout on Tuesday, June 22, from

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the UMAR Barnabas House, 19704 Zion Street in Cornelius. We need a grill master,

basketball coordinator, creative leader (sidewalk chalk art or other activity), hosts and servers (need two

people), volunteer to provide dessert/treats for 15, volunteer to provide water and lemonade for 15 (no

caffeine), volunteers to provide side dishes for 15 (something to accompany burgers and hot dogs).

Volunteers are asked to wear masks and respect social distance guidelines of the house. Most of the event

will take place outdoors. Contact George Kelly at 704-450-4605 for questions or to sign up.

Davidson United Methodist Church Rev. David Hockett, Pastor

Rev. Kevin Turner, Rev. Jim Humphries, Rev. Dianne Lawhorn, Rev. Brad Hinton • Associate Pastors Post Office Box 718 • 233 South Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036

704-892-8277 • www.davidsonumc.org