Bible Reading: 21When King David heard of all these things, he became
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1Some time passed. David‟s son Absalom had a beautiful
sister whose name was Tamar; and David‟s son Amnon fell
in love with her. 2Amnon was so tormented that he made
himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin
and it seemed impossible to Amnon to do anything to her.
3But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, the son
of David‟s brother Shimeah; and Jonadab was a very crafty
man. 4He said to him, “O son of the king, why are you so
haggard morning after morning? Will you not tell me?”
Amnon said to him, “I love Tamar, my brother Absalom‟s
sister.” 5Jonadab said to him, “Lie down on your bed, and
pretend to be ill; and when your father comes to see you, say
to him, „Let my sister Tamar come and give me something
to eat, and prepare the food in my sight, so that I may see it
and eat it from her hand.‟” 6So Amnon lay down, and
pretended to be ill; and when the king came to see him,
Amnon said to the king, “Please let my sister Tamar come
and make a couple of cakes in my sight, so that I may eat
from her hand.” 7Then David sent home to Tamar, saying,
“Go to your brother Amnon‟s house, and prepare food for
him.” 8So Tamar went to her brother Amnon‟s house, where
he was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes
in his sight, and baked the cakes. 9Then she took the pan
and set them out before him, but he refused to eat. Amnon
said, “Send out everyone from me.” So everyone went out
from him. 10Then Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food
into the chamber, so that I may eat from your hand.” So
Tamar took the cakes she had made, and brought them into
the chamber to Amnon her brother. 11But when she brought
them near him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her,
“Come, lie with me, my sister.” 12She answered him, “No,
my brother, do not force me; for such a thing is not done in
Israel; do not do anything so vile! 13As for me, where could
I carry my shame? And as for you, you would be as one of
the scoundrels in Israel. Now therefore, I beg you, speak to
the king; for he will not withhold me from you.” 14But he
would not listen to her; and being stronger than she, he
forced her and lay with her. 15Then Amnon was seized with
a very great loathing for her; indeed, his loathing was even
greater than the lust he had felt for her. Amnon said to her,
“Get out!” 16But she said to him, “No, my brother; for this
wrong in sending me away is greater than the other that you
did to me.” But he would not listen to her. 17He called the
young man who served him and said, “Put this woman out
of my presence, and bolt the door after her.” 18(Now she
was wearing a long robe with sleeves; for this is how the
virgin daughters of the king were clothed in earlier times.)
So his servant put her out, and bolted the door after her.
19But Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore the long robe
that she was wearing; she put her hand on her head, and
went away, crying aloud as she went. 20Her brother
Absalom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with
you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he is your brother; do not
take this to heart.” So Tamar remained, a desolate woman,
in her brother Absalom‟s house.
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very angry, but he would not punish his son Amnon,
because he loved him, for he was his firstborn. 22But
Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for
Absalom hated Amnon, because he had raped his sister
Tamar. 23After two full years Absalom had sheepshearers at
Baal-hazor, which is near Ephraim, and Absalom invited all
the king‟s sons. 24Absalom came to the king, and said,
“Your servant has sheepshearers; will the king and his
servants please go with your servant?” 25But the king said
to Absalom, “No, my son, let us not all go, or else we will
be burdensome to you.” He pressed him, but he would not
go but gave him his blessing. 26Then Absalom said, “If not,
please let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king said to
him, “Why should he go with you?” 27But Absalom pressed
him until he let Amnon and all the king‟s sons go with him.
Absalom made a feast like a king‟s feast. 28Then Absalom
commanded his servants, “Watch when Amnon‟s heart is
merry with wine, and when I say to you, „Strike Amnon,‟
then kill him. Do not be afraid; have I not myself
commanded you? Be courageous and valiant.” 29So the
servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had
commanded. Then all the king‟s sons rose, and each
mounted his mule and fled.
30While they were on the way, the report came to David
that Absalom had killed all the king‟s sons, and not one of
them was left. 31The king rose, tore his garments, and lay
on the ground; and all his servants who were standing by
tore their garments. 32But Jonadab, the son of David‟s
brother Shimeah, said, “Let not my lord suppose that they
have killed all the young men the king‟s sons; Amnon alone
is dead. This has been determined by Absalom from the day
Amnon raped his sister Tamar. 33Now therefore, do not let
my lord the king take it to heart, as if all the king‟s sons
were dead; for Amnon alone is dead.” 34But Absalom fled.
When the young man who kept watch looked up, he saw
many people coming from the Horonaim road by the side of
the mountain. 35Jonadab said to the king, “See, the king‟s
sons have come; as your servant said, so it has come about.”
36As soon as he had finished speaking, the king‟s sons
arrived, and raised their voices and wept; and the king and
all his servants also wept very bitterly. 37But Absalom fled,
and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. David
mourned for his son day after day. 38Absalom, having fled
to Geshur, stayed there three years. 39And the heart of the
king went out, yearning for Absalom; for he was now
consoled over the death of Amnon.
Worship ................................................................
Sunday School ....................................................... 34
Opportunities for Worship, Service and Fellowship
Small Groups ............................................................ 6
Sunday, August 2 Wednesday Youth Group................... no info provided
8:30a Mission Team pancake breakfast Our Giving Last Sunday
9:00a Nursery opens General Fund Pledged..................................... $1,700
9:00a Sunday School General Fund Unpledged ................................... $763
10:00a Coffee Fellowship in Allen Hall Loose Plate ............................................................ $4
10:30a Worship Sunday School ..................................................... $10
7:00p NA meeting Building & Imp / Renovation.................................. $10
Monday, August 3 Other .................................................................. $365
6:30p Trustee meeting
Tuesday, August 4 TOTAL GIVING ............................................... $2,852
10:00a Facing Your Giants small group study
Our Giving YTD
7:30p NA meeting
Wednesday, August 5 2009 Operating Budget – $328,437
3:00p Youth room opens Offerings Expected (for 30 Sundays) ........... $189,480
7:00p Youth program Received .................................................... $148,849
Thursday, August 6 Giving Surplus or (Shortfall)* ....................... ($40,631)
10:00a Game day, A/H *This means how much we are in the RED.
7:00p Open youth room night till 10
7:30p Chancel Choir
Friday, August 7 Seminole Heights UMC Staff
3:30p Wedding rehearsal Rev. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell ........................... Pastor
8:15p NA meeting Judy Colvin ........................................... Music Director
Saturday, August 8 Tana Bierce ................................... Children’s Director
4:30p Wedding Matt Heitz ............................................. Youth Director
Sunday, August 8 Betty Jones .................................. Office Administrator
Christine Messer ........................... Financial Secretary
9:00a Nursery opens
Lynne Bobbitt.................................. Nursery Attendant
9:00a Sunday School
10:00a Coffee fellowship in Allen Hall Lamar Camp ..... Sunday Office & Building Coordinator
Christine Messer ............................ Preschool Director
10:30a Worship
Jason Steere ....................................... Hymn Organist
7:00p NA meeting
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 Our Service of Worship Call to Reconciliation Our Community Together
God longs for us to be faithful children, God begs us to
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live as role models for a world desperate for hope. But, A nursery for young children is available behind
we know how often we raise up trouble by our words, the sanctuary (on this floor). Please speak to one August 2, 2009
10:30 am August 2, 2009
our actions, our failures. Let us speak truthfully in love of our ushers for directions.
*We invite those who are able, to stand during these acts of worship
about our lives, as we come to the One whose love is as Hearing assistance devices are available in the
ENTERING IN constant as the air we breathe. Narthex.
Gathering Music Hymn Organist
Unison Prayer of Confession Following the children’s time in worship,
Welcome & Announcements
Greeting
Pastor
Aaron Cole, Liturgist
We know the mistakes we have made, O Just
God, the harsh words we have spoken, the
children’s church is available for children in
K-3rd grade.
A Heart Like His:
David’s Family Secrets
Opening Prayer hurt we have inflicted on those around us.
*Hymn of Praise
From 10:00-10:30, following Sunday School
Like children who run from one distraction to classes and prior to the worship service, all are
The Lily of the Valley #2062 TFWS another, we chase after the easy
Children’s Time Pastor Glenn temptations of the world. Chewing on bread invited downstairs to Allen Hall for a time of
made out of the ashes of our brokenness, we coffee and fellowship.
LISTENING, LEARNING, LOVING
*Singing our Praises in Worship Praise Team
act as if we were allergic to your Word. Don’t forget to get your nametag from the
Prayer Sharing We continue to do all those things which break rack in the narthex. If you don’t find a nametag
your heart, not wanting to look in the
Call to Prayer please write “need nametag” on our worship
mirror, or in our children, and see our true
Open My Eyes, That I May See (refrain only) #454
selves. attendance sheets and be sure to spell your name
Morning Prayer
Forgive us, Cradler of Compassion;
the way you would like it on your nametag.
The Lord’s Prayer #895
Grace us with the new life gifted in your If you are a visitor, please fill out a “Let’s
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Heal us with the joy and gladness of your
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 the seats, giving us your name, address and other
forgiveness. information.
Prayer of Thanksgiving Liturgist
Craft us new hearts, which beat with one
*Musical Worship Praise Team another, and as one with Jesus Christ, our Since we are now registering attendance by
Bible Reading Lord and Savior. passing a clipboard, it is no longer necessary for
2 Samuel 13 (selected portions of the chapter) you to fill out a “Let’s Connect” card unless you
Silent prayers may be offered
Sermon Rev. Dr. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell are a visitor giving us your address or you have a
A Heart Like His #8 David’s Family Secrets Assurance of Pardon prayer request or other information to share with
Call to Reconciliation Seeing our brokenness, God puts us back together; the office. If you do not find your name on the
Unison Prayer of Confession knowing our hunger for hope, God feeds us with clipboard please write it on one of the blank lines. “So Tamar went to the house of
Christ; hearing our prayers, God chooses to forgive us. If you put a star next to your name we will add
Silent Prayers her brother Amnon, who was
Assurance of Pardon Hear the Good News: we are forgiven. your name alphabetically to the list.
Anthem One hope, one faith, one baptism, one Body - lying down. She took some
these are the gifts God gives to us, in this Family News dough, kneaded it, made the
In Bread and Wine Carter/Beall
moment and in all the moments to come.
Sacrament of Holy Communion Please Keep in Your Prayers… bread in his sight and baked it.”
Thanks be to God.
SENDING FORTH Our Known Military: Scott Aiken, Tim Bonner, 2 Samuel 13:8 [NIV]
Amen.
*Hymn James Brumley, Ashlee Colvin, Tracey Edwards,
Change My Heart, O God #2152 TFWS Patrick Freshwater, Daniel Goode, Shawn Bonner
*Benediction Grabulis, Eric Harvester, Jr., Ken Herbert, Shawn
*Postlude Kinney, Brian McClanahan, Trevor Mott-Smith,
Michael Penn, John Vondruska, Kristen
Worship Matters Vondruska, James Weeks
July Ushers and Greeters: Ken Brown, Ron Cole, Our shut-ins living at home or in care facilities.
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