A Note From Pastor Robyne
Hello Friends,
Have you seen the coffee mugs that say, “I don’t need Google, my father knows everything”? Well, our earthly fathers may know a lot, but our heavenly Father knows everything.
God knows every minor detail. In Matt. 10:30 Jesus said, “even the hairs of your head are all numbered.” Wow, every hair on our heads – numbered! He knows the shape of every snowflake, the number of raindrops in every storm, the color of each feather on each peacock, every detail of the complexities of human DNA, every whisper, and every heartbeat. In Isaiah 46 the prophet shows how God is fundamentally distinct from the idols of their day because He knows the future. The Lord said, “I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done,” The Psalmist in Psalm 139:2 wrote, “You discern my thoughts from afar” and in verse 4, “Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it altogether.” God knows our hearts. 1 Kings 8:39 says, “For you, know the hearts of all the children of mankind.”
Heb. 4:13 (NIV) says, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” What does God not know? Nothing. What does God know? Everything. Child of God, you can trust this God! He knows, he knows! Nothing catches him off guard. Remember too, God knows more about you than you will ever know. Yet, knowing all that he still loves you more than you will ever know.
Sunday, we continue our sermon series, “Purveyors of Awe." The message is, “Wonder.”
See you on Sunday
God Bless you all.
Pastor Robyne
Order of Worship
Orchard Church
39 North Main Street Magnolia DE 19962
Sunday August 9, 2026
Opening Songs:
"Just That Good"
"God of Wonders"
Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: The “wide eye of wonder” creates optimal conditions for awe. When we open our senses to the “extraordinariness of the everyday ordinary,” we have begun the journey to a deeper existence than what resides at surface-level. Wonder can be an antidote to anxiety and depression, pulling us instead toward the awe-filled knowledge that there is more than meets the eye, there are solutions in the midst of problems, possibilities where we sense only dead-ends
People: Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Opening Prayer
Awe-inspiring God, we come together this day because we need to be reminded to see through the lens of wonder. Too often, we relegate what is always amazing to what is ever familiar, forgetting that there are mysteries and miracles in the ordinariness of our lives. Open us to perceive anew. Inspire us to receive our surroundings with awe. Forgive us when we focus only on what’s wrong rather than allowing the right and good to show us the way forward. Be with us on this journey as we seek again to marvel at your works.
Children's Message
UMH #77 "How Great Thou Art"
Prayer of Illumination
"Dear Lord, I ask for Your divine guidance and illumination in discerning Your will and purpose for my life. Help me to align my desires with Your perfect will and give me the discernment to recognize Your voice amidst the noise of this world. Amen."
Sermon Series: "Purveyors of Awe."
Message: "Wonder"
Scripture: Psalm 107 and 139
Rev. Robyne Mayer
Song: "O The Wonder of It All"
Giving our Gifts to God.
UMH #95 "Doxology"
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Offertory Prayer:
O Lord, our God, we come before You with grateful hearts, remembering Your steadfast love that endures forever. You have gathered us from every place, from every condition, and brought us into Your presence, where we are made whole and restored. Today, as we offer our gifts, may they be a sign of our trust in You, a reflection of Your goodness, and a means to continue Your work in the world.
In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Song UMH #122 "God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale"
Announcements
FREE Chair Yoga will resume in September
NO CASH BINGO 1st Tuesday every month
NO CASH BINGO1st Tuesday of each month1:00 pm in the Fellowship HallSeptember 1
Bible Study
New Study beginning Wednesday September 2, 10am & 7pm
Send Us Your Prayers
Prayers of joy or prayers of lament, please let us know how we can pray for you! Send your prayers to [email protected] with the subject line "Prayer Request".
Online Offering & Tithe
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August Outreach
Sometimes accidents happen and clean underwear is necessary. Our donations will go to local High Schools.
Note New Time For August - 8:30am
Food distribution Sat, August 22Distribution begins at 8:30 until all bags have been distributed.
Saturday October 3rd 10am
The blessing of animals exists to honor God’s creation, recognize the special role of animals in human life, and express gratitude and care for all creatures.All creatures are welcome - Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers...etc
Vacation Bible School for Adults (FULL) (free)
Wed August 12,Thursday August 13, Friday August 14Dinner at 5:30VBS 6pm-7:30
Cardio Drumming Free Classes at Orchard Church
Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 pm.Sat 8:00 amClass runs about 45 minutes to 1 hourAges: 16 and upNo health requirements