This Sunday, we'll explore one of Jesus' most challenging parables: The Wheat and the Weeds. In a world that often urges us to judge quickly and divide people into categories, Jesus offers a different way, one rooted in patience, humility, and trust in God's grace.

Through Scripture, prayer, and music, we'll reflect on the wideness of God's mercy and the comforting promise that we are fully known and deeply loved by the One who sees us completely.

During the 10:00am hour, Summer Seminary continues in the Fellowship Hall with Pastor Matt's class, Exegesis: From Lectionary Scriptures to Sermon. Ever wonder how pastors move from biblical text to Sunday morning message? Come learn more about the process. No sign-up is required, just join us and be part of the conversation.

We hope you'll join us this Sunday as we worship, learn, and grow together in faith.

This Sunday's Worship schedule:

• 8:30am – Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
• 9:00am – LightHouse Worship (Casper Holroyd Hall)
• 11:00am – Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)

Traveling this weekend? Tune in to our livestream at 11:00am at hbumc.org/live.

Couldn't make it last week? Watch the services below.

Join us for Summer Seminary, a six-week series of standalone classes held during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall. Each week, a different pastor will offer an accessible, engaging introduction to a seminary-style topic, including how pastors study scripture and prepare sermons, the meaning behind our sacred spaces and stained glass windows, why we worship the way we do, and how to develop more compassionate listening and companionship skills. No sign-up or preparation needed, just come as you are ready to learn and connect with others! 

THIS WEEK - July 19

Exegesis: From Lectionary Scriptures to Sermon with Pastor Matt 

July 26 - Pastoral Care with Pastor Sarah 

August 2 - Sacred Spaces with Rev. Sally Bates 

August 9 - Mission and Ministry with Pastor Lindsey 

August 16 - Methodist Doctrine/Polity with Pastor David 

For youth ministry questions, please contact youth@hbumc.org.

All are invited to open play on Thursday nights, 6:00-9:00pm in Holroyd Hall.

Contact Janice Waterman if you have questions: jfwaterm@gmail.com.

Join Pastor Lindsey virtually on Wednesdays at noon during July and August for a guided Examen prayer gathering. The Examen is a simple contemplative prayer practice that helps us reflect on where we have noticed God’s presence and invitation in our daily lives.

No prep needed - there’s nothing to read, bring, or study ahead of time. Simply log in and be guided through a gentle time of prayer and reflection. Each gathering will last approximately 15-30 minutes, making it easy to participate even on a busy day. Whether you’ve been practicing the Examen for years or you’ve never heard of it before, you’re invited to join us! 



The virtual format makes it easy to participate from your lunch break, while traveling this summer, or wherever you may be. Attend as you’re able; you can join any week without needing to attend them all.

Looking for some great summer reading and a chance to connect with others at Hayes Barton? We have one final Summer Book Club gathering Sunday, July 26, with Pastor Matt. The one-and-done discussion will center around Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures. Join Matt from 5:00–6:30pm Sunday, July 26, in the Fellowship Hall. Simply read, show up ready to share your thoughts, and enjoy a fun way to engage your mind and spirit this summer. 

625 E Whitaker Mill Rd

Join us at High Park on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. 

RSVP by texting Robert White:

(919) 369-8129

Bless to me O God

My soul that comes from on high.

Bless to me O God

My body that is of earth.

Bless to me O God

Each thing my eye sees

Each sound my ear hears.

Bless to me O God

Each scent that goes to my nostrils

Each taste that goes to my lips

Each ray that guides my way.

John Phillip Newell

Prayer Requests

We believe God is present in the prayers we lift up for one another.

To add a name to the prayer concerns bookmark, published each week in the bulletin, please email prayer@hbumc.org. If your prayer concern is confidential, and you want only to share with the pastors, please indicate so in your email. We will keep names on the prayer bookmark for one month, unless otherwise requested.

Please hold these places and people in your hearts this week:

PRAYER CONCERNS  

Zack Anstett 

Dorothy Ashworth 

Hayns Barringer 

Linda & Ron Berra 

Ann Bowers 

Lauran Bray 

Bill Collins 

Dick Fowler 

Katherine Fox  

Jo Garrett 

Pat & Bud Gore 

Kelly Gorham 

Dorsey Hawkins 

Trish Holmes 

Jo Ann & Nevelle Jones 

Chuck Kavcsak 

Penny Link 

Steve Motter 

Chelle Porter 

Jim Riggins 

Sue Robertson 

Neil Rudolph 

Susanne Stephenson 

Theresa & Dick Stevens 

Victoria Sullivan 

Susan Ward 

Jennifer Wlodarski 

DEATHS 

Joel Long: June 30 

Steve Evans, father of Zach Evans: July 13 

ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS

Our Government Leaders 

Those Affected by Natural Disasters 

Our In-Crowd Members 

Peace in Palestine, Israel, Iran, Haiti, Sudan, and Ukraine

OUR CHURCH LEADERS

Pastors David, Sarah, Lindsey,

Matt, and Claire 

Our HBUMC Ministry Team 

District Superintendent David Joyner

Bishop Connie Shelton