Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 12, 2026
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This is the Second Service of a Worship Series from the Discipleship Ministries.
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Worship Series: "Core Faith"
from umcdiscipleship.org
The eighth chapter of the letter to the Romans is one of the most loved chapters in the Bible. As the crux of this important epistle, this chapter provides insight into some of the core elements of our faith. How does the law function in our faith? What does it mean to set our mind on the Spirit? What is our relationship with all creation? How are we bound together with other disciples in suffering and joy? St. Paul sets out to answer these and many other questions as he weaves a poetic vision of what it means to be a follower of Jesus and a part of the body of Christ. We invite you and your congregation to explore “Core Faith” this summer.
This Service's Theme: "Set The Mind"
Liturgical Resources
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Lectionary Scriptures:
Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:
Service Hymns:
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"Spirit of the Living God"
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"Every Time I Feel the Spirit"
451 - .
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"Be Thou My Vision"
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"O Spirit of the Living God"
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"Woke Up this Mornin’"
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"Cry of My Heart"
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"Christ Beside Me"
Romans 8 invites us to wake up each day with our minds set on Christ, discovering life and peace not through self-centered striving but by letting the Spirit shape how we see, live, and love in the world.
Worship Planning NotesLiturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
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Suitable for reading/printing:
Worship Planning Notes
Liturgical Resources
Preaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23;
Hymns for the scriptures . Music Notes . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UM CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Suggested For this service:Service Hymns:
393 -
.
Verses.
"Spirit of the Living God"
404 -
.
Verses.
"Every Time I Feel the Spirit"
451 -
.
Verses.
"Be Thou My Vision"
539 -
.
Verses.
"O Spirit of the Living God"
2082 -
.
Verses.
"Woke Up this Mornin’"
2165 -
.
Verses.
"Cry of My Heart"
2166 -
.
Verses.
"Christ Beside Me"