Prelude Elisabeth Ellis, pianist
Like a River Glorious
First United Methodist Church of Seattle
July 19, 2026
180 Denny Way Seattle, WA 98109
Order of Worship
Gathering
Greeting and Welcome Pastor DJ
Passing of the Peace Pastor Jackie
*Responsive Call to Worship Peter Jabin
We come this morning from different places.
Different weeks. Different waters.We come to the river.
Some of us are standing on the bank, not sure the water will hold. Some of us are already mid-current, not sure which way is shore.
God is in the current with us.The ground is holy. The water is real.
So we step in. Together. Let us worship.
*Opening Prayer Peter Jabin
*Opening Hymn UMH #400
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Proclaiming
Prayer for Illumination Debra Loacker
Hebrew Bible Reading Debra Loacker
Joshua 3:14–17; 4:1–7
New Testament Reading Barbara Moreland
Romans 6:1–4
Sermon Pastor DJ
Steep
Responding
Moment for Reflection
Take a moment now to reflect, pray, or simply be still.
Pastoral Prayer Pastor Jackie
Prayer Response TFWS #2164
Sanctuary (two times through)
The Offering Peter Jabin
Offertory Music
Precious Lord, Take My Hand - arr. Ellis
Tess Altiveros, soloist; Elisabeth Ellis, pianist
*Doxology UMH #95
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
*Prayer of Dedication Pastor Jackie
God, we bring what we have. Not because it is enough. Because you are.
These gifts are stones we carry into the crossing — testimony that we believe something is on the other side, and that we are willing to go first.
Use what we offer here to tend the soul of this city, to make room at the river’s edge for the ones still finding their way in.
Amen.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion Pastor DJ
Call to Discipleship Pastor Jackie
Closing Hymn UMH #127
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Benediction Pastor DJ
Postlude Elisabeth Ellis, Organist
Festal March in C - J. Baptiste Calkin
*Please rise in body or spirit
**Our thanks to those helping in worship: Worship Leader, Peter Jabin; Scripture Readers, Debra Loacker, Barbara Moreland; Communion Steward, Peter Jabin; Altar Guild, Jerry Roberson; Audio-Visual Operator, Jane Gregg; Audio-Visual Support, Teresa Canady; Greeter, Karen McOmber
**Our thanks to those helping in worship: Worship Leader, Peter Jabin; Scripture Readers, Debra Loacker, Barbara Moreland; Communion Steward, Peter Jabin; Altar Guild, Jerry Roberson; Audio-Visual Operator, Jane Gregg; Audio-Visual Support, Teresa Canady; Greeter, Karen McOmber
Announcements
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Pipe Organ 101 - Parts 2 and 3 | Saturday, July 25 - 11 am and 12:30 pm:
Join us on Saturday July 25th for the second and third parts of our summer class to learn about pipe organs. We will tour the Paul Fritts organ shop in Tacoma at 11:00 am to see how pipe organs are built. Then, at 12:30 pm, we’ll see a demonstration of the Fritts organ at Lagerquist Hall on the PLU campus by current University Organist Justin J. Murphy-Mancini.
Summer Needs for Sione’s Closet:
As the summer heat arrives, our neighbors visiting Sione’s Closet are in need of warm-weather essentials to stay comfortable. This season, we are especially looking for donations of T-shirts, sunglasses, and hats. We also continue to welcome shoes (especially men’s sizes), pants, backpacks, belts, and new underwear. Drop off items in the blue bin by the TV in the Narthex.
Upcoming Classes & Events
- July 23: Men’s Breakfast Group — Aurora IHOP (10002 Aurora Ave N), 9 a.m.
- July 23: First Church Book Club — Zoom, 7 p.m.
- July 24: Caregiver’s Support Group — Zoom, 4 p.m.
- July 25: Pipe Organ 101 Class - Part 2 — Paul Fritts Organ Shop, Tacoma, 11 a.m.
- July 25: Pipe Organ 101 Class - Part 3 — Demonstration of the Fritts Organ at Lagerquist Hall, PLU Campus, Tacoma, 12:30 p.m.