Worship

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Mary Magdalene, Apostle

In the gospels of Matthew, John, and the longer ending of Mark, Mary Magdalene is the first to see the risen Christ, who commissions her to tell the other disciples the good news. In almost all the lists of women who followed Jesus, she is named first. Through the centuries, in the Western church she has been the object of misconceptions about her life and her relationship to Jesus. Now we recover her role as leader among Jesus’ followers and as witness to the resurrection. Like Moses’ sister, she came running with the good news that the one who had been given up for dead was restored to life.

Readings

First Reading: Exodus 2:1-10
Psalm: Psalm 73:23-28
Second Reading: Acts 13:26-33a
Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18

Music

PRELUDE: "LOVE LIFTED ME"
GATHERING SONG: "SANCTUARY"
SERMON SONG: "HERE I AM TO WORSHIP"
OFFERTORY: "WE ARE AN OFFERING"
COMMUNION: "COME AND SEE THE GLORY OF THE LORD"
SENDING HYMN: "SEEK YE FIRST"
POSTLUDE: "ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL"

Serving This Sunday

Assisting Minister: Leah
Lay Reader: Leah
Acolyte: David
Crucifer: Rodney
Greeter: Ron, Lisa
Ushers: James, Rodney
Altar Guild: Leah, Kelly, Amanda

Dedications

Altar Flowers — The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of My Wife, Linda, and My son, Kevin by James McGee.
Sanctuary Lamp — The sanctuary lamp is given to the Glory of God and in honor of Riley Tippett's Sixteenth Birthday by Jim and Kim Ledford.