26thSunday after Pentecost/Kingdomtide
November 13, 2016
Christ gives endurance and confidence
in every change.
Prelude What A Friend We have In Jesus Youth Chimes
*Congregation please stand if able
*The Call to Worship Psalm46: 1-7 Pg.780
*Hymn A Mighty Fortress is Our God No. 110
Special Music Holy, Holy, Holy Youth Chimes Onward Christian Soldiers
* Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joy and Prayer Concerns
(Please sign attendance pads located at the end of pew)
Unison Prayer
Forgive us, gracious God, when we do not trust your new creation or live up to your calling. Give us the courage to face the changes you send and the new opportunities you offer. Give us the confidence to trust your promises of peace and life. Give us the hope to build your kingdom, even when we fear the future, that we may be your new creation and your loving presence upon this earth. In the name of Christ Jesus, who brought new life out of death. Amen
MorningPrayer – Pastoral Prayer- Lord’s Prayer
Choral Prayer Response Through It All No. 507
Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to trust in Jesus, I’ve learned to trust in God;
Through it all, through it all,
I’ve learned to depend upon God’s word.
Special Music What a Savior Youth Choir
Children’s Message
The Offering of Our Gifts
Offertory The Trees of the Field Dauermann
Alexis Jay and Abigail Snow, Trumpet; Daniel Snow, Baritone
* Doxology (No. 95), Blessing
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Hymn On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand No. 724
9:00 a.m.Chancel Choir Anthem The King of Love Craig Carnahan
Scripture Luke 21: 5-19
Message Living confidently when the sky is falling
Rev. Evans C. Bentley
*Hymn My Hope is Built No. 368
The Light of Christ Leads Us In To the World
Benediction
* Congregational ResponseLet There Be Peace on Earth
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
St. Paul’s Staff
Pastor: Evans C. Bentley
Office Manager: Susan Paterson
Director of Music: John C. Tyner
Organist: Inger Oswald
Director of Children’s Choirs: John Fedosky
Christian Education Director: Alisha Cooley
Youth Leader: Willie Lass & Kelly Vergowven
Liturgists:
9:00 a.m. – Holli Weaver
11:00 a.m. – Willie Lass
Ushers:
9:00 a.m. – Norma Huntley, Brenda Cadle, Fran Rayce,
Patty Siekierda, Paula Massengill
11:00 a.m. – Karen Zeestraten, Gordon Doster
Greeters:
9:00a.m. –Kathy Heatherly & Susan Fleming
Acolytes:
9:00 a.m. –Chloe Pabin
11:00 a.m. –Orion Tyner &Robert Mort
Worship attendance last Sunday–136
Budget Information:
Expenditures: $277,265
Income 256,326
Endowment Income and
2015 Carryover used: 20,939
Announcements
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers for healing: Pascale Clevinger who is at Pro Medica Monroe Hospital and Sally Leask who ishaving knee surgery on Tuesday.
Ila Zimmerman has moved to a new location: Brookdale, 1605 Fredericks Dr., R14, Monroe 48162.
The Chancel flowers are given in celebration of Jon Oswald’s birthday.
Thank You to St. Paul’s Youth and their leaders for the tribute last Sunday. It was special! Margaret Weaver
Childcare is provided for children, 4 years old and younger in the nursery on Sundays during worship service.
Today – Praying for our Church and Community. If you are not already involved in attending or serving in Sunday school, join us today for a special time of prayer in the Chapel located on the 1st floor from 10:10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. It will be led by Taiya Himebauch and
Inger Oswald. Our next prayer time will be Sunday, December 11.
Acolyte training – today from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
All boys and girls in 2nd grade thru Jr. High who are interested in serving as an acolyte should plan to attend this training and review session. Plan to meet in the sanctuary following the second service. Returning acolytes should plan to attend also. Lunch will be provided afterwards. Questions may be directed to Laura Gladieux, 242-6858.
Ushers Meeting TODAY! 10AM (after first service), back of the sanctuary. All Ushers and UMYF Youth are invited to attend. We will go over general information, use of the AED and safety in the Sanctuary. Please come and share.
UMYFmeeting tonight, 6 PM with First UMC/Heritage UMC youth to meet and greet, social time, message and a volleyball game. We give thanks to Pastor Heather Boone, of Oaks of Righteousness, for sharing her "power of prayer" and calling to the homeless and underservedof Monroe. We visited her "campus"(the old St Joe's Catholic Church) last Sunday evening.Our Youth were wonderful and greatly inspired by her work and vision.
Hanging of the Greens Decorating and POTLUCK!Is Sunday November 20th, at noon . Come, bring your favorite dish to pass, sing some Carols and decorate our beautiful Sanctuary and Church. Pot-luck sign-up sheet on the Worship bulletin board. We had a great time last year. Come and celebrate again.
Decorating Committee-if you are interested in the design and decorating of our Church during special holidays and events please give your name to the Church office and the committee will contact you for your ideas and support.
The Women’sBible Study meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. If you have any questions, call Carol Geal at 289-2765.
Linda Voss, longtime St. Paul’s member, is looking for someone to pick her up occasionally for the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. She lives in River Park Plaza, 20 N. Roessler St., Monroe, and does not drive. If interested in providing this service, contact Judie Wiseman, 241-3466.
St. Paul’s Outreach Committee is again collecting food and or donations for the Thanksgiving baskets. St. Paul’s has adopted 12 families. Food will be delivered on November 20th. Donations of food, paper supplies or cash will be greatly appreciated! We will provide Christmas gifts for the 12 families also. The list for those items needed will be posted on the bulletin board.
The Jr. and Sr. High Sunday School classes are starting a book/lesson called Making Sense of the Bible by Rev. Adam Hamilton. THE DOLCE CHRISTIAN CAFÉis doing very well and Sunday school attendance has benefitted from its location in the Jr./Sr. High classroom.
U CARE
Take a look at the details and let Taiya know if you are interested in theseOpportunities for congregational participation in UCare.
- November 17th – Basketball Clinic – We are hoping to expand our gym volunteer staff for this event. Please let Taiya Himebauch or Willie Lass know if you could assist the youth with basic basketball skills. This is a UMYF leadership opportunity as well.
- December 8th – Holiday Party – If you are willing to make a holiday treat for the kids, that would be much appreciated! We usually have 15 youth at the most.
- Coming in 2017, we also plan to offer another Hobby Night. The first one was a huge success. I welcome any suggestions or new ideas from the last time.
Thank you so much. Also, if you see the event on Facebook, even if you cannot attend, please share the event to spread the word.
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, November 13, 2016 –Third Grade Bible 9:00 a.m. – Worship
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes for all ages
11:00 a.m. – Worship
Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Acolyte Training
6:00 p.m. - UMYF
Monday, November 14, 2016
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – U Care
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Administrative Board
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
5:30 p.m. – Christ’s Kids Club & Children’s Choirs
5:30 p.m. - Youth Choir
6:15 p.m. – Youth Band
6:15 p.m. – Praise Ringers
6:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study
7:30 p.m. –Chancel Choir rehearsal
7:30 p.m. – Children’s Chimes Choir rehearsal
Thursday, November 17, 2016
10:00 a.m. – Sounds of Joy Community Singers & luncheon
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – U Care Basketball Clinic
Saturday, November 19, 2016
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Relay for Life Venders Show
Sunday, November 20, 2016
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – Worship
10:00 a.m. - Sunday school classes for all ages
12:45 p.m. – UMYF distribution of Thanksgiving food
6:00 p.m. - UMYF