Order of Worship
November 1, 2015
We give thanks for All the Saints
who encourage us in faith.
Prelude Morning Has Broken Arr. Douglas Wagner
The beginning of the prelude is a call to silent, personal preparation for the worship of God.
* Congregation please stand if able
* The Call to Worship Psalm 1: 1-6 Pg. 738
The blessing of our saints
* Hymn For All the Saints No. 711
* Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joy and Prayer Concerns
(Please sign attendance pads located at the end of pew)
Reports of God’s Blessings Mark Gladieux
U Care Taiya Himebauch
Unison Prayer
Faithful Redeemer, you are the beginning and ending of all things. You promise to wipe away every tear, that death and mourning will be no more. You make your home among us, and abide with us as our God. Teach us to live as the saints you call us to be, that we may truly be your people, living and doing your will, in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen
Silent Prayer – Pastoral Prayer - Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response Surely the Presence of the Lord No. 328
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place;
I can feel his mighty power and his grace.
I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face;
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
Praise Ringers Holy, Holy, Holy arr. Sandra Eithun
Children’s Message
The Offering of Our Gifts
Offertory O Store Gud arr. Douglas Wagner
* 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
9:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Anthem
How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place Johannes Brahms
Scripture Hebrews 12: 1-2
Message Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses
Rev. Evans C. Bentley
*Hymn In Unity We Lift Our Song No. 2221 (The Faith We Sing)
Holy Communion Pg. 12
All are welcome. Come to the altar at the directions of the ushers. You may kneel or stand upon reaching the rail. Let an usher know if you need to be served in your pew. Gluten-free bread is located in the small container in the serving tray.
*Hymn Forward Through the Ages No. 555
Benediction
Choral Response Let There Be Peace on Earth No. 431
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 Leaders: Jon Oswald & Kelly Vergowven
Liturgists:
9:00 a.m. – Mary Kay Hamilton
11:00 a.m. – Jennifer Benavente
Acolytes:
9:00 a.m. – Olivia Gladieux & Jacob Gladieux
11:00 a.m. – Robert Mort & Alyssa LaRoy
Ushers:
9:00 a.m. – Norma Huntley, Georgana Brouse,
Brenda Cadle, Fran Rayce, Laura Reicherd,
Patty Siekierda, Paula Massengill
11:00 a.m. – Marc Himebauch, George Low
Worship attendance last Sunday – 193
Expenditures: $ 264,043
Income: 241,903
Endowment Income
And 2014 Carryover used 22,140
Announcements
Please keep Alexis Jay(Vergowven) in your thoughts and prayers for healing.
Pastor Bentley will be out of town on Monday and Tuesday.
Paula Vergowven will be offering the sermon next Sunday.
The congregation of St. Paul’s extends its Christian sympathy to the family of Jim Millican who passed away on October 24th.
Acolyte training - Sunday, November 8, 2015 at noon. All boys and girls (3rd grade or above) who are interested in serving as an acolyte this year should plan to attend this training and review session. Plan to meet in the sanctuary immediately following the second service. Returning acolytes should plan to attend also. Lunch will be provided after our training. Questions may be directed to Laura Gladieux, our new acolyte coordinator, 242-6858.
The final UMW salad luncheon of 2015 will be Thursday, November 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please join us and bring your friends for a delicious lunch and great fellowship. We need people to bring salads to be dropped off at the church any time Wednesday before 7:00 p.m. or Thursday morning before 10:30 a.m. The proceeds from this luncheon will be divided between the Monroe County Human Trafficking Coalition and one of the UMW’s specified missions on Human Trafficking. Thanks in advance, for your help. We hope to see you on November 12th!
Oaks of Righteousness, a shelter for the homeless of Monroe, is in need of used towels, wash cloths, blankets and sheets. There is a donation bin in fellowship hall.
Blessing of the Pets will take place on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. This is sponsored by U Care and anyone willing to help that evening may contact Taiya Himebauch at 734-587-8292.
Outreach Committee is again collecting food and/or donations for the Thanksgiving baskets. Donations of food, paper supplies or cash will be greatly appreciated.
U CARE…When you take time to clear your mind, you get to know yourself a little better; who you are, and what makes you tick. Our lives, even those of adolescents, are so full of stimulation that there is limited time for the mind to reset. We are going to introduce different types of relaxation, including meditation, for the youth to check out. Tai Chi anyone? And as always, there will be open gym and a meal with the talk. Join us, ages 8-18. Check in at 5:45 p.m.
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, November 1, 2015
9:00 a.m. – Worship and Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes for all ages
11:00 a.m. – Worship and Holy Communion
6:00 p.m. – UMYF
Monday, November 2, 2015
7:00 p.m. – Eve Circle at Judy Bodenmiller’s home
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
5:30 p.m. – Christ’s Kids & Children’s choirs
5:30 p.m. – Youth Singers
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. – Hand Chimes
Thursday, November 5, 2015
10:00 a.m. – Adult Choir
Friday, November 6, 2015
5:45 p.m. – U Care
Sunday, November 8, 2015
9:00 a.m. – Worship with Paula Vergowven preaching
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school for all ages
11:00 a.m. – Worship with Paula Vergowven preaching
6:00 p.m. - UMYF