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Dear Church Family,
We are happy to share the Order of Worship for our service on Sunday, May 31, 2026. We will gather for worship at 10am, and we would love for you to join us.
You are welcome to worship with us in person or virtually by conference call, Zoom, Facebook Live, or through our website—whatever works best for you.
Our hope is that everyone has the opportunity to worship and feel connected, wherever they may be.
Thank you, and as always, welcome to St. Matthew’s UMC!
If you have difficulties with the Facebook link, feel free to join Zoom.
Live-Stream
- St. Matthew’s UMC via Zoom
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- Meeting ID: 996 0251 9769
- Password: 14900
- St. Matthew’s UMC via Facebook
- St. Matthew’s UMC via Website
Conference Call
- Conference Call Dial-In: +1-301-715-8592
- Enter Access Code: 996 0251 9769 #
- Password: 14900 #
- Then, please wait for the host to begin.
Closed Captioning Available
Worship, classes, and meetings Zoomed now have the capability for closed captioning. The catch is that you must “turn it on”.
To do that, click on the button labeled “More…”. Then in the droplist, click on “Show Subtitles”.
If you need further assistance with this, please contact georgewood@stmatthews-bowie.org
Sunday, May 31, 2026: Trinity Sunday
The First Sunday after Pentecost
International Sunday
Peace with Justice Sunday
PRELUDE: Fantasy on Nicaea (Holy, Holy, Holy)
—Piet Post (1919-1979) from the Netherlands
WELCOME
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: We gather here in the presence of God,
A: We worship the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
L: Holy is the Lord our God.
A: Heaven and earth are full of God’s glory.
L: We come to praise the One-in-Three and Three-in-One:
A: the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sanctifier.
*OPENING HYMN:
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise UMH 103
Tune from Wales; Text from Scotland & England
*OPENING PRAYER: —UM BoW 412
Everlasting God,
You have revealed yourself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
and ever live and reign in the perfect unity of love.
Grant that we may always
hold firmly and joyfully to this faith,
and, living in praise of your divine majesty,
may finally be one in you,
who are three persons in one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
*ACT OF PRAISE: Gloria Patri UMH 71
Original Text: Ancient Greek; traditional translation; Tune: from the UK
JOYS & CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
PASSING OF THE PEACE
*HYMN BEFORE SCRIPTURE:
Lord, You Give the Great Commission UMH 584 Text & Tune from the UK
Today’s Epistle reading is from Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 13:11-13)
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
The Word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD.
*Please stand as you are able for the Gospel Acclamation
& remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Halle, Hallelujah TWFS 2026 Caribbean Folk Hymn
*The Gospel Reading this morning is from the Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 28:16-20)
16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him, but they doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
The Gospel of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD.
MUSIC FOR MEDITATION: Andante in B Flat Major
— Franciszek Walczynski (1852-1937) from Poland
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
MUSIC AT THE GRADUAL: Sammen for Guds Ansikt
—Egil Hovland (1924-2013) Text & Music from Norway
MESSAGE —Gemina Archer-Davies
THANKSGIVING PRAYER BEFORE THE OFFERING
MUSIC DURING THE OFFERING: Wana Baraka
—Kenyan Folk Hymn, arr. Shawn Kirchner
*DOXOLOGY UMH 95
Tune from Switzerland; Text from the UK
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CLOSING HYMN: The Spirit Sends Us Forth TFWS 2241
Tune & Text from the USA
*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE:
Shalom Chaverim (sung 3 times) UMH 667
Hebrew Folk Tune
POSTLUDE: Nigerian Toccata —Godwin Sadoh (b. 1965)
The flowers on the altar today are dedicated to the glory of God.
DAILY SCRIPTURES
Mon: Deuteronomy 6:4-25 Tues: John 5:19-47
Wed: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Thur: Ephesians 1:3-14
Fri: Ephesians 3:14-20 Sat: Colossians 2:1-15
SPECIAL THANKS TO TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS!
| Greeters | St. Matthew’s Members |
| Ushers | Corey Smith*, Sarta Freeman, Maysen Gore-Duran, Stacy Ann Samuel |
| Acolytes | Cheyanne Belcher, James Belcher |
| Liturgist | Jay Megonigal |
| Counters | Marie Comstock, Horold Patterson, Jane Miller |
| Musicians | Chancel Choir |
| Broadcasting | The Hulens, George Wood, Steve Smith, Bruce Thoman, Zoom Team |
| Welcome Desk | The Berfields |
| Coffee Hour | St. Matthew’s Members International Sunday Potluck |
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
| Today | 11am | Coffee Hour | Fellowship Hall |
| Children’s Sunday School | Room 222 | ||
| Adult Sunday School (last session) | Parlor | ||
| 4pm | Youth Group | ||
| Mon. | 630pm | EEC Kindergarten Graduation | Sanctuary |
| Tues. | 945am | Bible Study w/Isaac Borocz | Parlor |
| 11am | Angel Gang | ZOOM | |
| Wed. | 8am | Men’s Breakfast | Rip’s Country Inn |
| 1030am | Helping Hands Meeting | Rooms 223-225 | |
| 7pm | Simple Prayer Service | Sanctuary | |
| 730pm | SPRC Meeting | ZOOM | |
| Thurs. | 7pm | Chancel Choir | Choir Room |
| Sat. | 930am | Altar Guild | Sanctuary |
MORNING PRAYER CALL: Monday-Saturday, 630-645am
Dial 267-807-9601 and enter access code: 111-576-270 #
Monday, June 1st – Saturday, June 6th: Diane Waldo
IMPORTANT REMINDER
LOWER PARKING LOT CLOSED – Wednesday, June 3rd – Friday, June 5th
ANNOUNCEMENTS
International Sunday Potluck Lunch – TODAY – Fellowship Hall
Come continue our celebration of International Sunday at our Potluck Lunch after today’s service.
The Reverends Park at the Horizon Texas Annual Conference – May 31st – June
Upon the conclusion of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference, Rev. Park will join his wife, Rev. Dr. HiRho Park, at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Horizon Texas Conference. Rev. Dr. Park begins her new role as Director of Inclusion, Belonging, and Cultural Engagement with the Horizon Texas Conference in July. Please keep them both in your prayers as they enter this exciting new season of ministry.
Evening Bible Study Update
Evening Bible Study has concluded for this session. What a wonderful time it has been — full of meaningful study, rich conversation, and growth in faith together. We are grateful for every week shared. We will resume on Tuesday, September 8th. Details about the fall study will be shared as we draw closer to that date. Wishing you a restful and joyful summer!
Recognition of Graduates Moved to June 14th
Graduates of all stages are invited to join us for special recognition during our worship service. We will be recognizing a number of people, including graduates, recipients of our annual 1 Timothy Scholarships, thanksgiving for Sunday School teachers, recognition of Acolytes, and acknowledgment of participants in Worship Ministries. Please join us in congratulating and thanking the people who have done so much to deserve this recognition.
Third Annual Car Show – Saturday, June 13th | 9am – 2pm
Mark your calendar for our annual Car Show to benefit the United Women in Faith and the Bowie Interfaith Food Pantry. There is no charge to attend. Plan to come see lots of great cars and enjoy some delicious food! Proceeds will benefit the United Women in Faith and the Bowie Food Pantry. Read the flyer at St. Matthew’s 2026 Car Show.
Christian Book Club Update – Meeting will be Tuesday, June 16th at 7pm – Parlor
This rescheduled meeting will be held IN PERSON in the parlor. Local teacher, author and poet, Aressa Verdell Williams, will join us to discuss her memoir, “In Deanwood.” The book captures the good, bad, and ugly of growing up in far Northeast DC during the fifties and ending in 1970 when she graduated from Howard University. Her book can be purchased through Amazon or Barnes & Noble. As ever, everyone is welcome!
Little Free Pantry Update
The current needs for the LFP are more spaghetti sauce, jelly, pancake mix, and syrup. Please put your food donations in the bin in the coatroom or in bins by the narthex door. Monetary donations are also welcome! We appreciate all of your donations! (bethlingg@comcast.net)
Bowie Food Pantry Update
At this time, the Pantry is most in need of ramen, granola bars, personal care items (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.), and toilet paper. Please leave donations in the shopping cart in the coatroom. Thank you!
CONTACT US
| Facebook Page | www.facebook.com/stmbowie | |
| Senior Pastor | Rev. JW Park | jwpark@stmatthews-bowie.org |
| Dir. Music Ministries &
Adult Education |
Isaac Borocz | isaacborocz @stmatthews-bowie.org |
| Dir. Children & Youth Ministry | Becky Roper | childrenandyouth @stmatthews-bowie.org |