Thanksgiving
November 20, 2016
Prelude
*Congregation please stand if able
*The Call to Worship Psalm100: 1-5 Pg.821
*Hymn Come, Ye Thankful People,Come No. 694
Special Music Abide with Me William Monk
Paul Stanifer, Trumpet
* Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joy and Prayer Concerns
(Please sign attendance pads located at the end of pew)
Unison Prayer
Mighty God, help us trust your promises when we feel lost and alone. Open our eyes that we might see the abundance of your grace. Connect us with the long line of faithful souls who have walked this journey and known your presence as a light unto our path. Amen
Silent Prayer - MorningPrayer –Lord’s Prayer
Choral Prayer Response Give Thanks No. 2036
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son.
Repeat
Alleluia Choir All Thing Bright and Beautiful Salsbury
Children’s Message Mrs. Jannet Low
11:00 a.m. Presentation of Bibles to Our Third Graders
Titus Hunter, Noah Ivey, Sydney Linn (4th grader), Kyle Leask
The Offering of Our Gifts
Offertory
* 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 For the Beauty of the Earth No. 92
11:00 a.m.Chancel Choir Anthem Shepherd Me, O God Mark Hayes
Violin – Colleen Baker Cello – Julie Balk
Scripture Psalm 103: 1-5
Message “Forget Not All God’s Benefits”
Rev. Evans C. Bentley
*Hymn Now Thank We All Our God No.102
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. – Paula Vergowven
11:00 a.m. – Mary Anne Bair
Ushers:
9:00 a.m. – Norma Huntley, Brenda Cadle, Fran Rayce,
Patty Siekierda, Paula Massengill
11:00 a.m. – Bob Paterson, Tom Paterson,
Jerry Spence, Will Paterson
Greeters:
9:00a.m. –Linda Regelin
11:00 a.m. – Bill & Carol Geal
Acolytes:
9:00 a.m. –Kylie Jacobs & Alexis Jay
11:00 a.m. –Sophia & Kathryn Short
Worship attendance last Sunday–192
Sunday school attendance last week - 80
Budget Information:
Expenditures: $285,550
Income 262,455
Endowment Income and
2015 Carryover used: 23,095
Announcements
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers for healing: Pascale Clevinger who is at Pro Medica Monroe Hospital and Sally Leask who had knee surgery.
The Chancel flowers are given in celebration of Theresa Rathbun’s birthday. Happy birthday from your family!
Childcare is provided for children, 4 years old and younger in the nursery on Sundays during worship service.
Pledge Sunday Today – Each year St. Paul’s Finance Committee is charged with seeking a pledge of support for the coming year. During our offering time, we will dedicate our pledges to the work of the church’s ministry. Extra pledge cards are located in the pew pockets. Pledge cards can also be sent to the church office anytime.
Hanging of the Greens Decorating and POTLUCK TODAY at Noon! Come, bring your favorite dish to pass, sing some Carols and decorate our beautiful Sanctuary and Church.
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 has adopted 12 families to give gifts to for Christmas. Donations of food, paper supplies or cash will be greatly appreciated! The list for those items needed is 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.
- 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.
We are updating your givings preferences. Please let the office know if …
- You are currently receiving envelopes and would like them for weekly use.
- You no longer need weekly envelopes
- You are interested in automatic draw option
- You would like to receive a year end statement
- ______self -pick up at church
- ______please mail
- ______I would like mine emailed to this address:
- You are interested in volunteering to be a money counter
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, November 20, 2016 – Third Grade Bible Sunday
9:00 a.m. - Worship
11:00 a.m. – Worship & Presentation of Third grade Bibles
10:00 a.m. - Sunday school classes for all ages
Noon – Hanging of the Greens and Potluck
12:45 p.m. – UMYF distribution of Thanksgiving food
6:00 p.m. - UMYF
Monday, November 21, 2016
7:00 p.m. – Board of Trustees
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
5:30 p.m. – NO Christ’s Kids Club & Children’s Choirs
5:30 p.m. - Youth Choir
6:15 p.m. – Youth Band
Thursday, November 24, 2016 – Thanksgiving Day
Offices closed
Friday, November 25, 2016
Offices closed
Sunday, November 27, 2016
9:00 a.m. – Worship
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes
11:00 a.m. – Worship
3:00 p.m. – Advent Tea