Kemble Memorial UMC

Rev. Dr. Larry Oksten - Pastor

    Amy Flynn - Director of Music

19 South Broad St.

Woodbury, NJ 08096

        July 5th,  2026

                          Worship – 9:30 a.m.

We Gather

Prelude: America the Beautiful

Greeting

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: UMH #717 The Battle Hymn of the Republic                        

Call to Worship:

L:  Come to God, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens.

ALL: We come, seeking rest for our souls.

L: Come to the One who teaches us gentle ways and offers a light yoke.

ALL: We come, ready to learn and eager to find peace.

L: Let us worship the Lord, who refreshes our spirits and renews our strength

ALL: Praise the Lord, who covers us in love and guides us in freedom!                             

      We Grow

Kids’ Corner

Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

Affirmation of Faith – UMH # 881

Sharing in Peace                

Offering

Doxology:   UMH #95

Communion

Communion song: Holy Spirit (Francesca Battistelli)

Communion Prayer

Scripture: Matthew 11: 28-30

Song of Preparation: Confidence (Sanctus Real)

Message : What will it take to let go ?

Song of Response : UMH # 526 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

                                                                                                   We Go

Benediction

Postlude: America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)

Important Notes:

Welcoming Celebration July 12th

Sunday School Summer classes July 12th & August 16th

The Altar Flowers:   

A birthday memorial for our mother/grandmother Sis Hauser  By Rick, Lisa, Ricky, & Daniel Clark

In memory of Olive & Willard Stanley & Nancy Columbo  By: Bette McMahon

Coffee Hour:  We would love for you to sign up to take a turn at Coffee Hour. Your support helps make this after worship gathering possible. Thank you!!

Please email or call the office if you would like to set up any type of meeting or visit to the church during the weekday.