Author: WFUMC MEDIA

Waterloo First United Methodist Church
614 Randolph Street - Waterloo, IA 50702 - (319) 235-7088 - www.waterloofirst.org
Rev. Dr. Hojin Shin, Pastor
The Mission of Waterloo First United Methodist Church is to be a church of people who live as disciples of Jesus Christ by providing a place for spiritual growth in a caring, inviting community.

July 27, 2025
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome! We are happy to have you with us today!
Welcome and Announcements Liturgist Kathy McFarland
Please sign and pass the Ritual of Friendship.
*Greeting (With One Another) Rev. Hojin Shin
Greeting: The peace of Christ be with you!
Response: And also with you!
Centering Words Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free; nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Prelude “Shall We Gather at the River” No. 723
*Call to Worship
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight.
And run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
God is our strength and our song!
All: Let us worship the Lord who runs with us!
*Opening Prayer
Gracious God, you know the race we face—its hills and hurdles, its victories and setbacks. Thank you for placing us in a community of faith where we can encourage and strengthen one another. As we reflect on the journey of the McFarland runners, renew our strength by your Spirit. Help us to see your call in unexpected places, to persevere with hope, and to run with joy the race set before us, for the glory of your name. Amen.
*Opening HymnS “To God Be the Glory” No. 98
Prayers of the People
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer No. 895
Scripture Lesson Isaiah 40:28-31 Hebrews 12:1-3
SPEcial Music “Order My Steps” Glenn Burleigh
Thom Weintraut, vocal ~ Dr. Joh Roberts, piano
Sermon “Running Together” Rev. Hojin Shin
OFFERING Offertory “Under the Double Eagle” Jonah & Juliette Crouch
Doxology No. 94
Offertory Prayer
*Closing Hymn “Dear Lord, Lead Me Day by Day” No. 411
*Benediction
Postude Come & Go to That Land Where I’m Bound"
African American Spiritual
John Roberts, Ed. D., pianist
Thom Weintraut, song leader
*Please stand if you are able

We are happy you are with us today!!
Please sign the attendance registration pad located in the pew racks.
Altar flowers
Today’s altar flowers are given by Toni Brown
If you would like to use a large print hymnal,
or a hearing assistance device please ask an usher for one.
Our prayer chain is available to any who have needs or concerns. We will pray with you and for you. Fill out a prayer request form located in the pew or contact the church office at 235-7088. All prayer requests will be sent out by email.
Our Cry Room, Nursery, and a Rest Room are all located off the hallway in the back of the sanctuary.
The service is recorded each week and is available to anyone who requests it. If you know of someone who is unable to attend services and would like to receive a DVD or an audio CD, please contact the church office, 235-7088.
Today’s service is being live streamed on Facebook.
Children’s Bulletins are available in the sanctuary on a table by the door in the front. Children’s packets are available in bags and the back of the sanctuary.
Ministers Every Member
Director of Music Emily Forssberg
Organist Dr. Linda Sharp DMA, MDiv
Pianist Dr. John Roberts, Ed. D.
Administrative Assistant Kristy Klinger
Financial Assistant Kris Stewart
Media Specialist Sally Thurman

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