July 5  2020 - Home Worship

Staying home is a form of loving your neighbor.
Think about it, you may be staying home for your own health but in reality
you then become less of a carrier to others that you might come in contact with.


These days might get very lonely for some. Please be in prayer for those who live alone. Remember in your prayers those who do not have a home to stay in.
Take this time to grow in your trust of God and not be anxious.


This is not live worship, it is a way to worship at your home in place of our worship gatherings. You see Oceanview family and staff sharing our gifts with each other.
As we do this, we hope you will feel close to God who is near even though
we are far apart. May God Bless you and Keep you. 


Oceanview Church participates in the Christian Copyright License International's (CCLI) music, streaming, rehearsal and video copyright licensing programs. Our CCLI License #625707.

United Methodists Stand Against Racism

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"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"

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The Majesty and Glory of Your Name

When I gaze into the night skies  And see the work of Your fingers

The moon and stars suspended in space . Oh what is man that You are mindful of him. 

You have given man a crown of glory and honor  And have made him a little lower than the angels. 

You have put him in charge of all creation.  The beasts of the field the birds of the air,

The fish of the sea but what is man,  Oh what is man that You are mindful of him?

Bridge

O Lord our God , The majesty and glory of Your name

Transcends the earth and fills the heavens

O Lord our God , Little children praise You perfectly

And so would we and so would we

Chorus

Alleluia alleluia : The majesty and glory of Your name

Alleluia alleluia : The majesty and glory of Your name

Alleluia alleluia ; Alleluia alleluia; Alleluia alleluia; Alleluia alleluia


CCLI Song # 18871 . Linda Lee Johnson | Tom Fettke © 1979 Curb Wordspring Music (Admin. by W.C.M. Music Corp.), Curb Word Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.), For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # 625707.

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Call to Worship

Leader: To know the warmth of love,

People: To have the assurance that someone cares,


Leader: To be confident of our worth,

People: To be bold to love in return,


Leader: To be washed over with grace,

People: To be accepted as we are:


Leader: This is to know a bit of God.

People: Then let us worship our God.

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

Verse 1

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer, There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy my righteousness and freedom, My steadfast love my deep and boundless peace


To this I hold my hope is only Jesus. For my life is wholly bound to his

Oh how strange and divine I can sing all is mine, Yet not I but through Christ in me


Verse 2

The night is dark but I am not forsaken, For by my side the Savior he will stay

I labor on in weakness and rejoicing, For in my need his power is displayed


To this I hold my Shepherd will defend me, Through the deepest valley he will lead

Oh the night has been won and I shall overcome, Yet not I but through Christ in me


Verse 3

No fate I dread I know I am forgiven, The future sure the price it has been paid

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon, And he was raised to overthrow the grave


To this I hold my sin has been defeated, Jesus now and ever is my plea

Oh the chains are released I can sing I am free, Yet not I but through Christ in me


Verse 4

With every breath I long to follow Jesus, For he has said that he will bring me home

And day by day I know he will renew me, Until I stand with joy before the throne


To this I hold my hope is only Jesus, All the glory evermore to him

When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat, Yet not I but through Christ in me


Ending

When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I but through Christ in me...Yet not I but through Christ in me


CCLI Song # 7121852. Jonny Robinson | Michael Farren | Rich Thompson © 2018 CityAlight Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) Farren Love And War Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) Integrity's Alleluia! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # 625707

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A Prayer for Today by Jane Murphy

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.—Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.—1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)


We turn to God in times of fear and uncertainty, just as we do in times of joy and celebration.

Almighty God, take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation.

We know that everything is in Your control.

We ask that You guide the researchers working to develop treatments and preventive measures for the coronavirus.

Be with the people making decisions, give them the ability and wisdom to meet each new challenge that affects the lives and futures of our families, communities, countries, and the wider world. We pray that they communicate clearly, truthfully, and calmly — with each other and with the public — and that their messages are received and heeded. May truth and empathy be the center of those setting policies.


Holy Spirit, as we adjust to being home, we ask that You guide people in their daily lives. Give spouses grace for each other. Prompt worn-out parents to speak words of kindness and encouragement to their children. Guide children to find creative ways to enjoy the beauty of all You have created and continue learning.


Help us all to to do our part in prevention, comforting others, supporting the lonely and in need.

Take comfort in knowing that God is always listening. He loves you and is eager to listen to whatever you need to say.

God is our healer, protector and provider!

Amen


Scripture: Matthew 26: 6-13 CEB

A woman pouring perfume on Jesus

6 When Jesus was at Bethany visiting the house of Simon, who had a skin disease, 7 a woman came to him with a vase made of alabaster containing very expensive perfume. She poured it on Jesus’ head while he was sitting at dinner. 8 Now when the disciples saw it they were angry and said, “Why this waste? 9 This perfume could have been sold for a lot of money and given to the poor.”


10 But Jesus knew what they were thinking. He said, “Why do you make trouble for the woman? She’s done a good thing for me. 11 You always have the poor with you, but you won’t always have me. 12 By pouring this perfume over my body she’s prepared me to be buried. 13 I tell you the truth that wherever in the whole world this good news is announced, what she’s done will also be told in memory of her.”

Message: All That Waste

Pastor Emily Denmark McGee

Part 10 of the Jesus H. Christ series


Be devoted and loving, compassionate.

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Offering (Oceanview GIVE) with Offertory Prayer

Oceanview Online Giving: Giving is a part of our worship to God. While we may not have in-person worship at the moment, church is not closed. Our ministries continue. Your generosity helps us minister God’s hope and healing to our community and beyond. Contribute on Oceanview's 'Give' page found on the main menu or by clicking here: Oceanview Give. Thank you for helping show Christ real and relevant to the world.


God of wisdom and all good gifts: We bring our tithes and offerings to your altar, remembering that, like Abraham, you have blessed us to be a blessing to others. Remind us today that the gift of freedom that comes to Christ is also a gift not to be kept but to be shared. Even as the world asserts that freedom is a ticket to “go our own way,” you made us free to be part of Christ’s body in the world, connected and interdependent. May the way we live and the way we give reflect that kind of freedom. In Christ’s blessed name, we pray. Amen. (Galatians 5:1, 13-26)

Your Love Is Extravagant

Your love is extravagant. Your friendship is intimate. I find I'm moving to the rhythms of Your grace.

Your fragrance is intoxicating, In our secret place, Your love is extravagant.


Chorus

Spread wide in the arms of Christ, Is the love that covers sin

No greater love have I ever known, You considered me a friend. Capture my heart again


CCLI Song # 2612711. Darrell Evans © 1998 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)). For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # 625707.

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Blessing from 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

May the Lord

make you increase and abound in love

for one another and for all,

as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts

blameless in holiness before our God and Father,

at the coming of our Lord Jesus

with all his saints.


Amen.

Revised Common Lectionary

Further Readings for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, July 6th

from The Revised Common Lectionary, Year A


1st Reading: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm: Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13

2nd Reading: Romans 7:15-25a

Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30



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Announcements

While "Home Worship" on our website will never go away, we are working on a plan to return to in-person gatherings. Presently there are no in-person public gatherings on the property of Oceanview United Methodist Church. We are examining the survey results, looking at surrounding churches’ plans, and waiting for Palm Beach County to re-open to Phase 2. Employees can be reached through email and by calling the church office at 561.626.2500. May all be well.


Oceanview Online Giving: Giving is a part of our worship to God. While we may not have in-person worship at the moment, church is not closed. Our ministries continue. Your generosity helps us minister God’s hope and healing to our community and beyond. Contribute on Oceanview's 'Give' page found on the main menu or by clicking here: Oceanview Give. Thank you for helping show Christ real and relevant to the world.


Rance's Yoga Class is NOT meeting at the moment due to the COVID numbers in Florida rising. Please stay home, stay safe, wear masks and keep a social distance. 


Weekly Mission Focus: Hurricane Groups


Serve with your Hands. Even in the midst of COVID, we are making plans for the future. You can help. Consider lending your expertise in various general sprucing up needs around our church! Ex: cleaning windows, sweeping or painting inside just to name a few things. Reach out to Chris Scranton, Trustee Chair @ snoskicbs@comcast.net with areas you can help clean/fix up. We are going have an awesome place  to worship when everything is completed!


Check out our Songs and Devo's page for more songs, devos and statements.
Plus more info on upcoming Webinars, Classes and other events on our EVENT PAGE. 



Florida United Methodist Churches With Online – Live Stream Services


Here is the list of Florida UMC church that live stream services. Live streaming refers to online streaming media simultaneously recorded and broadcast in real time. Check out a few great services: https://www.flumc.org/virtual-church-list



If you have a pastoral need, please reach out to Pastor Emily and Rev. Betty at:

    Pastor Emily: emily@oceanviewumc.com

    Rev. Betty: betty@oceanviewumc.com


Oceanview Church participates in the Christian Copyright License International's (CCLI) music, streaming, rehearsal and video copyright licensing programs. Our CCLI License #625707.

Women's Virtual Book Study

Starting July 29 at 10:00 am for 5 weeks via Zoom


Book: "Oddly Enough Standing Out When the World Begs You to Fit In"

by Carolanne Miljavac.


It's time to embrace the "you" God made you to be. Tune out the naysayers of the world and jump into His loving arms. He'll walk alongside you as you passionately pursue your God-given purpose. With chapters like “Who Do You Think You Are?,” “Control Freak,” and “Mistakes and Grace,” you will find yourself becoming a little more courageous...and a lot more confident about God’s purpose for your life.


If you have ever felt insignificant, out of place, uncomfortable, or unqualified this is for you. Join Rev. Betty for a Virtual Zoom Woman's Book Study!


The book is available from Rev Betty for $5.00 (she has 9 copies) or you can get it on Kindle, as an audio book or paperback at Amazon.com.


Please sign up by emailing Rev Betty at betty@oceanviewumc.com

THE UPPER ROOM

Social distancing does not have to prevent us from connecting with one another and with God. The Upper Room is here to support you as you discover new ways to create daily life with God.


Here are several resources to help you create and maintain spiritual wellness in the new normal of your daily life.


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