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We gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM.
We gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM.
Middleton United Methodist Church Liturgy
Middleton United Methodist Church Liturgy
Updated for Sunday, July 19th, 2026 [Ordinary Time - Proper 11]
Updated for Sunday, July 19th, 2026 [Ordinary Time - Proper 11]
Prelude
Prelude
Welcome/Announcements - MB
Welcome/Announcements - MB
Passing the Peace - MB
Passing the Peace - MB
One: May the peace of the Lord be with you!
One: May the peace of the Lord be with you!
Many: And also with you!
Many: And also with you!
Gathering Hymn - Great is Thy Faithfulness (UMH #140) - Debbie
Gathering Hymn - Great is Thy Faithfulness (UMH #140) - Debbie
Call to Worship - Sarah Dawson
Call to Worship - Sarah Dawson
One: The season of busyness gives way to the rhythm of grace. God is here, in the quiet and the routine.
One: The season of busyness gives way to the rhythm of grace. God is here, in the quiet and the routine.
Many: We come to find God in the ordinary moments of our lives.
Many: We come to find God in the ordinary moments of our lives.
One: The seeds of faith are planted in the everyday; the spirit grows in the quiet faithfulness of today.
One: The seeds of faith are planted in the everyday; the spirit grows in the quiet faithfulness of today.
Many: We come to be nurtured, to grow, and to bear fruit.
Many: We come to be nurtured, to grow, and to bear fruit.
One: Let us worship the God of the seasons, the Lord of our ordinary days.
One: Let us worship the God of the seasons, the Lord of our ordinary days.
Many: Come, let us praise the God who makes all things new! Amen.
Many: Come, let us praise the God who makes all things new! Amen.
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Sarah Dawson
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Sarah Dawson
God of love, we gather today to seek your presence in the routine and rhythm of our everyday lives. Nurture the seeds of faith you have planted within us, so that we may grow deeper in love and stronger in service. Transform our ordinary moments into extraordinary reflections of your grace as we worship you today. Amen.
God of love, we gather today to seek your presence in the routine and rhythm of our everyday lives. Nurture the seeds of faith you have planted within us, so that we may grow deeper in love and stronger in service. Transform our ordinary moments into extraordinary reflections of your grace as we worship you today. Amen.
Sing together - Glory be to the Father (UMH #70)
Sing together - Glory be to the Father (UMH #70)
Scripture Reading - Sarah Dawson
Scripture Reading - Sarah Dawson
God, open our hearts and minds, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today.
God, open our hearts and minds, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today.
Faithful God, you care for us with compassion and firmness, urging us to grow in love for you. Through Christ, may we hear more deeply your call to be rooted in your way. And all the beloved said: Amen.
Faithful God, you care for us with compassion and firmness, urging us to grow in love for you. Through Christ, may we hear more deeply your call to be rooted in your way. And all the beloved said: Amen.
Scripture Reading - Isaiah 44:6-8 (CEB)
Scripture Reading - Isaiah 44:6-8 (CEB)
The Lord, Israel’s king and redeemer, the Lord of heavenly forces, says: I am the first, and I am the last, and besides me there are no gods. Who is like me? Let them speak up, explain it, and lay it out for me. Who announced long ago what is to be? Let them tell us what is to come. Don’t tremble; have no fear! Didn’t I proclaim it? Didn’t I inform you long ago? You are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no other rock; I know of none.
The Lord, Israel’s king and redeemer, the Lord of heavenly forces, says: I am the first, and I am the last, and besides me there are no gods. Who is like me? Let them speak up, explain it, and lay it out for me. Who announced long ago what is to be? Let them tell us what is to come. Don’t tremble; have no fear! Didn’t I proclaim it? Didn’t I inform you long ago? You are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no other rock; I know of none.
One: This is the story of God for the people of God.
One: This is the story of God for the people of God.
Many: Thanks be to God!
Many: Thanks be to God!
Lectionary Hymn - Every Time I Feel the Spirit (UMH #404) - Debbie
Lectionary Hymn - Every Time I Feel the Spirit (UMH #404) - Debbie
Prayers of the People - Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People - Pastor Mary Beth
Steadfast God, teach us your way and your truth. Root us in you alone, help us to grow in grace and love, that we may fulfill our role and our work in Christ.
Steadfast God, teach us your way and your truth. Root us in you alone, help us to grow in grace and love, that we may fulfill our role and our work in Christ.
God of salvation, who sent your Son to seek out and save what is lost, hear our prayers on behalf of those who are lost in our day, receiving these petitions and thanksgivings with your unending compassion.
God of salvation, who sent your Son to seek out and save what is lost, hear our prayers on behalf of those who are lost in our day, receiving these petitions and thanksgivings with your unending compassion.
Are there any requests or praises?
Are there any requests or praises?
(The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison. For prayer requests, we respond, “Lord, hear our prayer.” For praises, we respond, “Lord, we lift this praise.”)
(The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison. For prayer requests, we respond, “Lord, hear our prayer.” For praises, we respond, “Lord, we lift this praise.”)
Redeeming Sustainer, visit your people and pour out your strength and courage upon us, that we may hurry to make you welcome not only in our concern for others, but by serving them generously and faithfully in your name. And all the beloved said: Amen.
Redeeming Sustainer, visit your people and pour out your strength and courage upon us, that we may hurry to make you welcome not only in our concern for others, but by serving them generously and faithfully in your name. And all the beloved said: Amen.
(A moment for silent prayers)
(A moment for silent prayers)
And now let us pray the prayer the Lord taught all the disciples to pray. Let’s be so bold as to say:
And now let us pray the prayer the Lord taught all the disciples to pray. Let’s be so bold as to say:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed by thy name;
Hallowed by thy name;
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil;
But deliver us from evil;
For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen.
For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen.
Doxology - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #95)
Doxology - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH #95)
Prayer for Today’s Offering
Prayer for Today’s Offering
Generous God, we offer these gifts from the abundance of our everyday lives, thanking you for your constant provision. Bless and multiply these tokens of our gratitude, using them to bring hope, healing, and community to a world in need. May our very lives become a daily offering, growing in faithfulness and bearing fruit for your kingdom. And all the beloved said: Amen.
Generous God, we offer these gifts from the abundance of our everyday lives, thanking you for your constant provision. Bless and multiply these tokens of our gratitude, using them to bring hope, healing, and community to a world in need. May our very lives become a daily offering, growing in faithfulness and bearing fruit for your kingdom. And all the beloved said: Amen.
Prayer Hymn - Lord, I Need You (Matt Maher) - James
Prayer Hymn - Lord, I Need You (Matt Maher) - James
Sermon - Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (CEB) - Pastor Mary Beth
Sermon - Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (CEB) - Pastor Mary Beth
Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like someone who planted good seed in his field. While people were sleeping, an enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat and went away. When the stalks sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared.
Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like someone who planted good seed in his field. While people were sleeping, an enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat and went away. When the stalks sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared.
“The servants of the landowner came and said to him, ‘Master, didn’t you plant good seed in your field? Then how is it that it has weeds?’
“The servants of the landowner came and said to him, ‘Master, didn’t you plant good seed in your field? Then how is it that it has weeds?’
“‘An enemy has done this,’ he answered.
“‘An enemy has done this,’ he answered.
“The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us to go and gather them?’
“The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us to go and gather them?’
“But the landowner said, ‘No, because if you gather the weeds, you’ll pull up the wheat along with them. Let both grow side by side until the harvest. And at harvesttime I’ll say to the harvesters, “First gather the weeds and tie them together in bundles to be burned. But bring the wheat into my barn.”’”
“But the landowner said, ‘No, because if you gather the weeds, you’ll pull up the wheat along with them. Let both grow side by side until the harvest. And at harvesttime I’ll say to the harvesters, “First gather the weeds and tie them together in bundles to be burned. But bring the wheat into my barn.”’”
Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
Jesus replied, “The one who plants the good seed is the Human One. The field is the world. And the good seeds are the followers of the kingdom. But the weeds are the followers of the evil one. The enemy who planted them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the present age. The harvesters are the angels. Just as people gather weeds and burn them in the fire, so it will be at the end of the present age. The Human One will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all things that cause people to fall away and all people who sin. He will throw them into a burning furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Those who have ears should hear.”
Jesus replied, “The one who plants the good seed is the Human One. The field is the world. And the good seeds are the followers of the kingdom. But the weeds are the followers of the evil one. The enemy who planted them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the present age. The harvesters are the angels. Just as people gather weeds and burn them in the fire, so it will be at the end of the present age. The Human One will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all things that cause people to fall away and all people who sin. He will throw them into a burning furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Those who have ears should hear.”
One: This is the Gospel of our Lord.
One: This is the Gospel of our Lord.
Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ!
Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ!
Sermon Hymn - This is My Father’s World (UMH #144) - James
Sermon Hymn - This is My Father’s World (UMH #144) - James
Sending:
Sending:
Benediction - Pastor Mary Beth
Benediction - Pastor Mary Beth
Go now into the week ahead, rooted in love and ready to grow. May the God of the seasons bless the work of your hands and the rhythm of your days. Look for the extraordinary grace hidden in your ordinary moments, and may you find Christ in every neighbor you meet. And the blessing of God Almighty— the Father who creates you, the Son who walks beside you, and the Holy Spirit who sustains you— be with you today and through all your ordinary days. Amen.
Go now into the week ahead, rooted in love and ready to grow. May the God of the seasons bless the work of your hands and the rhythm of your days. Look for the extraordinary grace hidden in your ordinary moments, and may you find Christ in every neighbor you meet. And the blessing of God Almighty— the Father who creates you, the Son who walks beside you, and the Holy Spirit who sustains you— be with you today and through all your ordinary days. Amen.
Sending Hymn: Song of Hope (TFWS #2186)
Sending Hymn: Song of Hope (TFWS #2186)
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