*The Invocation
Precious Lord, in worshipping a “more than” God, we strive for and expect
more than just the things of this limited world. Your promises were etched
in stone and gifted to us, that we might put our whole trust in them. In
order to do so, we need a “more than” faith to match our “more than” God.
Nurture in us a faith characterized by courageous action, rather than empty
words. By faith, through grace, we haven’t begun to see even a portion of
what you have in store for us. In Jesus’ powerful name we pray, Amen.
The Welcome and Parish Notes
Pastor Paul A. Bennett
The Children’s Message
All children are invited to come forward to spend a few minutes with
Pastor Paul Bennett. As the children go to the Chapel, let us join together
in singing Hymn 494, “Kum Ba Yah” (Vs. 1).
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah.
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah.
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah.
Oh Lord, kum ba yah!
The Special Music -
“Gather at the River”
RRUMC Chancel Choir
In Memory of Richard Walz
S. Labarr
The Chancel Choir Recognition
The Pastoral Prayer and 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.
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.
The Giving of Our Gifts and Offerings
The Offertory Anthem -
Our Message -
R. Dilworth
1 Samuel 17:40-53
Pg. 280
More Than
“A More Than Faith”
*The Hymn of Discipleship 374 - “Standing on the Promises”
*The Benediction
*The Benediction Response *The Postlude -
Week of June 12 - 18, 2016
“Go Forth in Peace”
“Christ, Who's Glory Fills The Skies”
(Please feel free to be seated and enjoy the Postlude.)

B. Pontoli
R. Lind
Thank You, Chancel Choir, For An Inspiring Year of Music!
Braden Pontoli, Director
Jeffrey A. Acker, Organist
MEDITATION
“If we desire our faith to be strengthened, we should not shrink from
opportunities where our faith may be tried, and therefore,
through trial, be strengthened.”
- George Mueller
SCRIPTURE
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ
lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the
Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
- Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Roberta Evans Haas, RRUMC Administrative Assistant, recovering from a series
of strokes, at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital in Avon.
Those on the Holy Land Trip (June 15-22).
Kathryn Usiak, continued prayers, back at Westlake Village after hospitalization.
Don Morrison, moved to the Normandy Care Center after hospitalization (no
visitors at this time please).
Larry Gilbert, recovering from hip surgery, doing physical therapy at home.
Pat Keating, hospitalized at Fairview Hospital.
Diane Bogre, continued prayers for her and her family, home after her recent
hospitalization.
Mallory (Graham) Hicks, stage 4 brain cancer.
Dr. R. Stephen and Maria Newnum, missionaries in Terra Rica, Brazil.
(Names above remain on the Meditation Sheet four weeks unless notified; needs
continuing beyond that point will be included monthly on a rotating basis, but
please let us know if a long-term prayer need changes.)
Include these church people in your prayers:
Elaine Brannan and Kathleen & Craig Urmston and their families.
(Different folks are highlighted each week.)
Community Meal Update
“Walk in Jerusalem”
*The Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below,
Praise him above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Old Testament Lesson -
MEDITATION AND PRAYER CONCERNS
Our next Community Meal is scheduled for July 3, 2016 at
Bethany United Church of Christ from 3:30pm-6:00pm.
Please consider donating supplies, food, and/or your time for
this upcoming meal. For more information, contact Jason
Kraft at (440) 476-0861 or [email protected].
Annual Cruisin’ River Car Cruises 2016
June 22 July 13 & 27 August 10 & 24
The return of summer sets the stage for the third season of
Cruisin’ River, our annual collector car show outreach
ministry. The cruises will be held in our parking lot on the
second and fourth Wednesdays from 5:30-8:00pm. So
bring your antique, collector or fun car – or just come and enjoy the great cars
and the fun! Volunteers needed. For more information, see the church website
or contact Steve Zayac at [email protected], 440.785.1489 or
Michael Parry at [email protected], 440.773.1301.
In the event of emergency, be aware that our Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) Unit is located on the wall outside the Church
Office next to the window.
Ann Ardussi
Phillip Ardussi
Barb Arkes**
Bob Arkes*
Barbara Bibbee
David Bowditch
Vivi Ann Bowditch
Bob Brandt
Bob Brice
Kristen Buchs
Linda Burgess
Barbara Burney
Donald Burney
Debbie Comery*
Craig Cowles
Carrie Euype
MaryElin Halek*
Stephanie Higgins
Nancy Karabinus
Greg Leifer
Mary Beth Leifer
Dawn Liston
Rose Luttner
Mariland Morsfield
Robert Morsfield
Melinda Murray
Susanne Owens
Michael Parry
James Pitcher**
Pamela Pitcher**
Charmaine Riccio
Charles Roberts
Linda Roberts
Richard Sanders
Sally Smith
Jean Weaver**
Vicky Weaver
Laurel Wick
* 25+ years of service
**40+ years of service
Health Ministry Team
Save the Dates August 10, 2016. Dr. Mark Hyman, co-author of the Daniel Plan,
speaking at Rocky River Civic Center Memorial Hall at
7pm. Register at 440-356-4362.
September 15, 2016. Cher yl Reitz, RD CDE and Car i Mitchell, Phar macist
speaking on “Are you a Candidate for Type 2 Diabetes?” at 7pm. Rocky River
Civic Center Memorial Hall. Register at 440-356-4362.
Health Information Reminder - The Zika Vir us is a
developing story so it is important to keep informed.
Information is available on these web sites:
Cuyahoga Board of Health
http://www.cityofparma-oh.gov/pdf_Parma/en-US/zikavirusinfo.pdf;
Center for Disease Control http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel; and
Use of Insect Repellants https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellants.
Algart Hymn Sing
Come sing-a-long with residents of Algart Home on West 89th
St. and Detroit Road on Tuesday, June 21, at 3:00pm (note the
one-time only time change). This isn’t a choir, there is no
performance or rehearsal - just a love of singing and to
brighten the day for the residents. Contact Bob Secrist at 216.521.2365 for
more information.
Summer Office Hours
The Church Office is now operating on summer office hours:
9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. We look forward to
serving you.
Book Club
The Book Club meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00am
in the Church Parlor. Please join us on Thursday, June 16, 2016,
to discuss the book, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed
Out of the Window and Disappeared, by J onas J onasson. Please
leave a message for Winifred Dean at 440.331.0632 with any questions. All are
welcome!
Sermon Notes - June 12, 2016
More Than
“A More Than Faith”
(1 Samuel 17:40-53)
THIS WEEK
The acolytes this morning are Gabe
Harmath and Charlie Hudson.
The flowers on the altar this morning
are in memory of our parents, given by
Karen & Fred Harvey.
The recording person is Jim Pugsley.
The greeters this morning are Elaine &
John Miller (North Main / Rotunda),
Nancy Cooper (Front Entrance), and
Nancy & Jim Laughman (Sanctuary).
Immediately following worship, you
are invited to coffee hour in Jean and
Jan’s Café.
Next Sunday, June 19, 2016, is the 5th
Sunday after Pentecost and Father’s
Day. Rev. Dr. Jim Skinner will be our
guest preacher, his sermon is “Treasure
Box.”
Sunday, June 12
2:00p VBS Set Design
5:00p Middle School and High
School Mission Trip Meetings
Youth and Children’s Ministry
The youth and children are collecting toilet paper for the
Twice Blessed Free Store for their June offering. These items
can be placed in the bin outside room 210 or in the Sunday
School classrooms. Contact Quinn Bennett at
[email protected] or Rachel Burns at [email protected].
Monday, June 13
10:00a-1:00p Twice Blessed Sorting
at Twice Blessed Free Store
Tuesday, June 14
7:00a Men’s Prayer Group
5:30p Christian Education Seminar
Group
7:00p Ladies in Faith Together
(LIFT)
7:00p Youth Steering
7:30p Trustees
Wednesday, June 15
6:30p Welcoming Committee
6:30p Choir - Women’s Rehearsal
7:30a
10:00a
10:00a
7:30p
6:30p
Thursday, June 16
Women’s Breakfast at Joe’s
Recovery International
Book Club
Praise Team
Chancel Choir end of year
celebration at Elmwood Cabin
in Rocky River
Saturday, June 18
9:00a-1:00p Twice Blessed Free
Store open
12:00p Youth Car Wash in the
church parking lot
2016 FOUNDATIONAL VERSE - JOHN 3:30
Reminder: Children age 3 to 5th grade are dismissed to the Chapel during the
service on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday of the month and can be picked up from
the Chapel after worship.
While Rev. Bogre and Pastor Bennett are on the Holy Land trip from June 15-23,
Lakewood UMC pastors will be covering any pastoral needs. Please contact the
Church Office at 440-331-7676 for more information.
“He must become greater; I must become less.”
SANCTUARY SERVICE ORDER OF WORSHIP
June 12, 2016
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
CHANCEL CHOIR RECOGNITION
Youth Ministry News
Mission Trip Meeting Reminder: The middle school and high
school mission teams should both meet TONIGHT at 5pm.
Middle School, 5-6pm; High School, 5-7pm. Pizza will be
provided.
Confirmation Registration is now open to youth entering grades 8 and above
in the fall. Please visit www.rrumc.org for more information and to register.
Please Support our Fundraisers!
Today! Light of Hope fair tr ade candles for sale after
worship. 100% of proceeds will benefit our mission trips.
Saturday, June18th Car Wash at RRUMC!
Youth will be washing cars from noon-3pm this Saturday. Please
stop by and show your support of our summer mission trips.
For more information about the youth ministry at Rocky River UMC, please
contact Rachel Burns, Youth Director at [email protected].
10:00am
*Please stand as you are able.
Help Set-up / Tear-Down for VBS Kids!
Vacation Bible School plans are zooming ahead, thanks to the
amazing support and generosity of time and money that has been
given! There are still opportunities to help make this a great event
for our kids, so email Quinn Bennett at [email protected] to sign up. Setup:
July 9th from 9am - 2pm and July 10th from 1pm - 5pm to decorate the rooms and
set up the massive cave. Teardown: July 15th from 1pm-3pm. Come for all or
just what you can -- and thanks!
Sunday Worship Services
8:30am Chapel
(Casual/Traditional)
10:00am Sanctuary
(Traditional)
11:30am Harbor
(Contemporary)
The Prelude -
“Cantabile”
Jeffrey A. Acker, organ
The Introit -
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
RRUMC Chancel Choir; Braden Pontoli, director
C. Franck
The Hymn of Celebration 327 - “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
CONGREGATIONAL BIBLE READINGS
Sun., June 12
Mon., June 13
Tue., June 14
Wed., June 15
Thur., June 16
Fri., June 17
Sat., June 18
1 John 5: 9-13
Acts 2: 43-47
Acts 3: 1-10
Acts 4: 32-37
Zechariah 4: 1-10
Ephesians 4: 17 - 5: 2
Romans 8: 1-17
*The Call to Celebration (Psalm 37)
Phil Ardussi
Leader: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
People: Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your
heart.
Leader: Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.
All:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your
vindication like the noonday sun.