ELEVENTH SUNDAY
AFTER PENTECOST
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Focus: Extravagant Generosity
Vision Statement: "To be Knowers, Growers, & Sowers of the Word as we make Disciples of Jesus Christ."
*Prepare the People to be a blessing.
Let us come together to honor God's faithfulness and goodness unto us.
Let us make a vow to be a blessing to others in the name of our Lord and Savior!NI
AFTER PENTECOST
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Focus: Extravagant Generosity
Vision Statement: "To be Knowers, Growers, & Sowers of the Word as we make Disciples of Jesus Christ."
*Prepare the People to be a blessing.
Let us come together to honor God's faithfulness and goodness unto us.
Let us make a vow to be a blessing to others in the name of our Lord and Savior!NI
St. Paul Maumelle Worship Services
WELCOME TO ALL!
WELCOME TO ALL!
Prayers of the People
Come, dear Christ, into this house of worship and into every longing heart. Some who gather here need healing. Touch us and give us strength. Many feel confused by the news of the day. Quiet our minds and help us place our trust in you. Many of us doubt ourselves and question our purpose. Call us anew to be instruments of your grace for a world that yearns to know your peace. Amen!
Come, dear Christ, into this house of worship and into every longing heart. Some who gather here need healing. Touch us and give us strength. Many feel confused by the news of the day. Quiet our minds and help us place our trust in you. Many of us doubt ourselves and question our purpose. Call us anew to be instruments of your grace for a world that yearns to know your peace. Amen!
Morning Message "The Reward" Rev. Carissa Rodgers
***************************************************************************************************************** Sermon Series on "The Five Practices of A Fruitful Congregation" Worship Notes (2026)
Worship Notes:
***************************************************************************************************************** Sermon Series on "The Five Practices of A Fruitful Congregation" Worship Notes (2026)
Worship Notes:
- 7/12/26 The Invitation: Radical Hospitality - Going beyond mere friendliness, this practice involves actively inviting, welcoming, and embracing strangers, helping them form genuine connections within the Christian community.
- 7/19/26 The Response: Passionate Worship - Creating fresh, meaningful encounters with God where congregants are honest before Him, open to His presence, and eager to reorder their lives to attend.
- 7/26/26 The Work: Intentional Faith Development - Includes more focus on experiential learning, mentoring, spiritual formation, and forming relationships in addition to small group experiences, such as traditional content-based education in Bible Studies and Sunday School classes.
- 8/2/26 The Risk: Risk-taking Mission and Ministries that move us beyond familiarity, comfort and convenience.
Speak Lord! Your Servants Are Listening!
John 12:1-11 NRSVUE (Bible Gateway)
Mary Anoints Jesus
1 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him.
3 Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus's feet, and wiped them [a] with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the house.
4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, 5 "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?"
6 (He said this not because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.)
7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought [b] it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. 8 You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”
The Plot to Kill Lazarus
9 When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well, 11 since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus.
John 12:1-11 NRSVUE (Bible Gateway)
Mary Anoints Jesus
1 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
2 There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him.
3 Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus's feet, and wiped them [a] with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the house.
4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, 5 "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?"
6 (He said this not because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.)
7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought [b] it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. 8 You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”
The Plot to Kill Lazarus
9 When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well, 11 since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus.
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- "Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver". (Corinthians 9:7 New Revised Standard Version - NRSV)
Affirmation of Faith (What we believe....)
I believe in God as the creator of all seen and unseen.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only son, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day Jesus rose again and ascended into heaven, where he resides at the right hand of the God, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy church universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
(Paraphrased from the Ecumenical Apostle's Creed - www.umc.org)
*Some worship excerpts from UMC Discipleship Ministries
I believe in God as the creator of all seen and unseen.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only son, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day Jesus rose again and ascended into heaven, where he resides at the right hand of the God, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy church universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
(Paraphrased from the Ecumenical Apostle's Creed - www.umc.org)
*Some worship excerpts from UMC Discipleship Ministries
Music Ministry: "You Reign"
William Murphy
Saint Paul Maumelle UMC CCLVI
William Murphy
Saint Paul Maumelle UMC CCLVI
We Invite You to Follow the Way of Christ
Whatever your situation or problem, the answer is JESUS!
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Whatever your situation or problem, the answer is JESUS!
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The Blessing
May God bless & keep you. Go now: Hope, Heal, Help! in the name of Jesus. Amen!
May God bless & keep you. Go now: Hope, Heal, Help! in the name of Jesus. Amen!
Information & Announcements
Happenings
- Sun. Aug. 9 "White Elephant" Holiday in August Sale (after church service)
- Sat. Aug. 8 Board of Laity Training (Zoom) - FOUR PILLARS OF SOCIAL PRINCIPLES: 1. Community of Creation (Environmental Stewardship, Indigenous Rights, Environmental Racism); 2. Political Community (Colonialism, Human Sexuality, Racism, Peace Building); 3. Economic Community (Poverty, Worker's Rights, Stewardship of Possessions); and 4. Social Community (Community Structure, Marriage, Personal Conduct). Facilitators will lead break-out groups.
- Thurs., Aug. 20th @ 7pm - Zoom Meeting for Those Interested in Working with Youth
- Friday, Aug. 21st from 6-9 pm - Community Family Movie Night
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Topic: Tuesday Afternoon Prayer & Faith Discussions (The Book of Enoch)
Time: Tuesdays @ 02:30 PM Central Time
KITCHEN TABLE TUESDAY NIGHT "SUNDAY SCHOOL"
Tuesday Evenings @ 6:00 pm Central Time (June-August: "Spirit, Boldness, Opportunities")
(Request your book).
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