the CHOW (Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse) program of the Council whether through the benefits it provides you to serve nutritious meals to the community or through general publicity. The Council is asking for your help due to this decision made by the NYS Department of Health by contacting our local and state politicians to get this decision reversed. There are three items to help: 1) a narrative about Broome Bounty 2) some ‘bullet points’ that can be used in your letter(s) and 3) a listing of politicians and their addresses. Call the church office for the above info. UPCOMING EVENTS: Oct. 2, Sunday 2 – 3:30 PM Life Chain: Corner of Harry L Drive and Reynolds Road JC. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour praying for our nation and for the end to abortion. www.lifechain.net CANCELLED - Oct. 7 12:00 PM Church Women United Luncheon, Next meeting will be Nov. 4th – same program October 5-7 - Prayer teams going out into the community with flyers in anticipation of the prayer conference the following weekend. Laureen Naik has a sign up sheet for those who can go and for those who will simply hand out flyers at their leisure. OCT. 14-16 Kelly Johnson Prayer Conference Friday Oct. 14 At Union Center United Methodist Church - 6:00 pm – ‘When all HOPE seems gone’ – Come encounter the One who is before all things & holds all things together!! Saturday Oct. 15 At Union Center United Methodist Church 9 am – noon ‘A SHELTER in the storm’ – Are the storms raging around you? Whether you’re seeking shelter for an hour, two or more, come secure your anchor & find rest. (A refreshing time of personal prayer and community prayer for any storm you’ve weathered.) At First UMC, 53 McKinley Ave., Endicott 5:30pm – Banquet 6:30pm – ‘Storm Warning!’ Winds will howl & future storms will rage – learn how to maneuver rough seas & keep your eyes fixed on the horizon. Sunday Oct. 16 At Union Center United Methodist Church Oct. 2, 2011 UCUMC
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UNION CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH http://www.unioncenterumc.com umcgospel@aol.com CHURCH OFFICE 748-6329 PASTOR BROWN 748-1358 0ct. 2, 2011 COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Betty Phinney
*GREETINGS & GATHERINGS: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20 KJV *CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is My flesh. People: The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the same loaf. Leader: Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and he who loves is born of God and knows God. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. People: Christ our Paschal Lamb is offered up for us, once for all, when He bore our sins on His body upon the Cross; for He is the very Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world: wherefore let us keep a joyful and holy feast with the Lord. All:
What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love Him, God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.
*A TIME OF PRAISE:
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And Can It Be That I Should Gain The Wonderful Cross Here Is Love
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UPDATE FROM THE TREASURERS OFFICE: Going by the figures for January - August, I have calculated that the: AVERAGE MONTHLY AMOUNT SPENT (not including the designated funds and missions - just the general budget items) = $12,155.00 (rounded out) AVERAGE MONTHLY GIVING (not including the special designated areas) = $11,850.00 (rounded out) It is clear to see that with a deficit of about $300.00 a month we are depleting any excess funds we may have had from years past and are in danger of not being able to meet our needs on a monthly basis. Please prayerfully consider giving to the general fund along with/or instead of your designated giving. If you really believe in knowing where your funds will be used please consider designating to our monthly needs such as NYSEG, SALARIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES/CONTRACTS, OR THE UPPER NY ANNUAL CONFERENCE. A quarterly report will be ready after all the figures are in for the month of September. This is a detailed report of what comes in and what goes out. If you would like to view a copy of this please e-mail me at ucumctreasurer@juno.com or ask for a printed copy by contacting the church office. Thank you all for your faithful and generous giving,
Lynn Rosenbarker, Treasurer
A Church family is in need of car repairs costing $400 and they don’t have the funds. If you can help, put car repair in the memo line of your check. FLOOD NEEDS: The needs are great. Check the prayer list for the needs of our church families. Call the office if you can help. Flood help given: $200 each has been given to two families in need due to floods. $90 worth of food was purchased to help two families. $120 in gift cards to Weis was purchased to help families $50 was given to a family in need NYS Dept of Health cuts grant for food to soup kitchens:
Through Broome Bounty, approximately 10,000 people are served through these agencies in a typical month; about 26% of those served are elderly, and 28% are children. It takes about 800,000 pounds of recovered food a year by Broome Bounty to feed those who need a meal or more a week. Many of you already know the Broome Bounty Program, a sub of Oct. 2, 2011 UCUMC
Lord. I surrender to Your leadership in my life. Make me into the person You want me to be. Amen.”
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS: PRAYER OF CONSECREATION: “O Lord, our heavenly Father, we, Thy humble servants, desire Thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching Thee to grant, that, by the merits and death of Thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in His blood, we and Thy whole Church may obtain forgiveness of our sins, and all other benefits of His passion. And here we offer and present unto Thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice unto Thee; humbly beseeching Thee that all we who are partakers of this Holy Communion may be filled with Thy grace and heavenly benediction. And although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto Thee any sacrifice, yet we beseech Thee to accept this our bounden duty and service, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offenses; through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory be unto Thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.” *HYMN OF INVITATION:
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
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*ALLELUIA *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE You’re welcome to come to the altar if you’d like prayer for yourself or for others. You may want to rededicate yourself to the Lord or to make a first time commitment to Christ. A prayer warrior will gladly meet you at the altar to pray for you. THOSE WHO ARE SERVING TODAY: WORSHIP LEADER: Deborah Eckhardt / Glenn Godoy GREETERS: Betty DuBois / Donna Shultz NURSERY: Betsy Shumaker COMMUNION STEWARDS: Liz Haas, Jan Avery JUNIOR CHURCH: Luanne Pullano USHER: Dave Ring / Dave Lee POWER POINT: Kari Hettinger & Mike Meilunas AUDIO: Bob Deuel
CHOIR ANTHEM
11:00 am
In Time of Holy Communion
Adult choir
Welcoming Our Visiting Friends Sharing of Our Testimonies, Joys and Blessings Sharing our Prayer Concerns THE CONGREGATION AT PRAYER OFFERTORY MUSIC:
CD Special
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY: *HYMN OF PREPARATION:
SCRIPTURE: MESSAGE:
8:30 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross 11:00 Above All His Grace Covers Me
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Joshua 2:18 “The Scarlet Thread Through the Bible”
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8:30/11:00 AM
RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS & STEWARDSHIP FOR: Sept. 25, 2011 ATTENDANCE: UCUMC 58&43 /101 FC TOTAL OFFERING:$3477.79 GENERAL:$2798.00 DESIGNATED:$679.79 Oct. 2, 2011 UCUMC
UNISON PRAYER: Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy name; through Christ our Lord.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING: Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will toward men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory: O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ: O Lord God, Lamb of God, son of the Father; that takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takes away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sits at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou only art holy; Thou only art the Lord; Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. INVITATION: Pastor: Ye that do truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, Oct. 2, 2011 UCUMC
and walking from henceforth in His holy ways: Draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort, and make your humble confession to almighty God. CONFESSION IN UNISON: Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men: We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against Thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. For Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER FOR PARDON: Pastor: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of Thy great mercy hast promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn to Thee; Have mercy upon us; pardon and deliver us from all our sins; confirm and strengthen us in all goodness; and bring us to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE: Leader: Hear what comfortable words the Scriptures say to all that truly turn to the Lord: Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He is the expiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2 COMMUNION SERVICE: Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks unto the Lord. People: It is meet and right so to do.
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Leader: It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty that we should at all times and in all places give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious name, evermore praising Thee, and saying: People: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts: Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory! Glory be to Thee, O Lord most high! Amen. Leader: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of Thy tender mercy didst give Thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption; who made there, by the one offering of Himself, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in His holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of His precious death until His coming again: Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech Thee, and grant that we, receiving these Thy creatures of bread and wine, according to Thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of His passion, death, and resurrection, may be partakers of the divine nature through Him: Who in the same night that He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying, Take eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me. Likewise after supper He took the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for this is My blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the forgiveness of sins; do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of Me. Amen.
All: We do not presume to come to this Thy table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in Thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Thy table. But Thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to partake of this Sacrament of Thy Son Jesus Christ that we may walk in newness of life, may grow into His likeness, and may evermore dwell in Him, and He in us. Amen. O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace. UNISON PRAYER: “Lord Jesus, for too long I’ve kept You out of my life. I admit that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. I repent of my sins by changing my mind about the way I’ve been living. Please forgive me for chasing after things that can’t satisfy me. No longer will I close the door when I hear You knocking. By faith I gratefully receive Your gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for coming to earth. With all my heart I believe You are the Son of God who died on the Cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Thank You for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal life. I believe Your Words are true. I accept You into my heart. Be my Savior and Oct. 2, 2011 UCUMC
CHURCH CALENDAR WEEK OF: TODAY: 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:50 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship Service 4:45 PM Prayer Meeting 9:30 AM Wesley United Methodist Church Service TUES.
6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Trustee meeting Boy Scouts
WED:
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Soup supper and study Choir rehearsal
FRI:
7:00 PM
TV Ministry – Cable Channel 4
SAT
6:30 PM
Praise and Worship Service at First Methodist
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8:30 & 11:00 am – ‘No Man LOST at Sea’ – No matter the Storm you face, YOU have a Life Boat with a seat reserved in your name!! It’s TIME to take your secure position & then rescue others at sea! The following will be the resource persons for the Prayer Conference: Kelly Johnson from Memphis, TN, Keynote speaker Sunita and Andy Groth, Rob and Jenn, and Meredith Watson, from Washington, DC Laureen Naik, leading the worship Saturday Evening Worship:
Attention Church Attendees!!!! We are looking for volunteers to do one shift in the nursery during the Prayer Conference with Kelly Johnson. We are hoping that we will have three volunteers to fill the three times she will be speaking. Please contact Shannan Meilunas, Laureen Naik, or Hannah Smith if you are interested OCT. 29, 6:30 PM at First UMC. Special evening of musical praise and worship. Various Christian musicians will be participating in this special evening as they offer their gifts and talents to the Lord. A love offering will be received that will benefit needy families in the community. Some of the musicians are Aric Phinney, Grant DeGaramo, Gena and Gary McMynne, Vin Rosenbarker, Praise Band from Hawleyton UMC and many others. NOV. 4 & 5 IGNITE: Our youth will be attending the Word of Life Superbowl at the arena and other sites. We are looking for help paying for half of the $43 cost per youth. If you would like to help, put “Youth Superbowl” in the memo of your check. NOV. 8 at 7:30 - Important church-wide meeting with the District Superintendent. Please come to show your support of our church. It is vital to our survival as a church that as many members as possible show their support. NOV. 19 - Thanksgiving dinner celebration DEC. 3 Russian Quartet concert DEC. 6 : We are planning for a trip to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Extravaganza on Tuesday, December 6, leaving here at 6 AM, spending the day in NYC, and attending the show at 5 PM. There are optional sites to visit, including the Ground Zero 9/11 Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. The trip costs $90 per person, including the bus ticket and a ticket to the show. Anyone who wants to reserve a spot on the bus should make their check payable to Union Center United Methodist Church, memo "Radio City Christmas Extravaganza".
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PRAISES: Praise the Lord for Jesus, our Savior, who rose from the grave triumphantly and victoriously. For the generous help so many are giving to those in need For Evvie and Al Binder getting a place in Ideal. For the Lord’s faithfulness and tender mercies toward us. PRAYERS: Pray for the following: All those affected by the flood – much help is still needed. Call the church office if you have the time and ability to help. Sadie Rosenbarker Rivera – severe damage to home, evacuated to Mom and Dad’s David Naik – house badly damaged, all is lost. A team is needed to help him clear out wet walls, furniture and appliances will be needed. Luanne Pullano’s business sustained heavy damage but she is now open. Kim Conklin lived behind Phil’s and lost all. Glenn and Claudia lost all of their basement items, back home but no heat. Juna Tinkham was evacuated to Syracuse but is back. Deanna Caeti, daughter and Mom are home but have no heat. Etta Shaffer evacuated to daughter’s home, back now, awaiting a furnace. Grayson and Lila Burlingame were cut off, bridge washed out, again. Jennifer Blackman lost much in her home. Gary and Dianne’s house suffered great damage, home now Vaughn and Jennifer Scott, damage to house Emily Seymour – continued treatment Jim Geer surgery Oct. 9 Ethel Hower and family as her sister in Georgia died this past week Al and Evvie Binder – as they settle into Ideal Dawn Hover – surgery last Friday Juna Tinkham Todd Hasz, Alice Black’s relative, needs heart transplant Robin Bartholomew Rev. Flohr’s family – many health concerns Bill Vanwarmer Judy Pflug Donna Schultz Sandy Wingard, Mike’s mother, cancer returned Jim Tomlinson Oct. 2, 2011 UCUMC
Orissa Mission Project – there is so much need Al Slade, Marti Holmes’ dad is having some senility issues. Our nation, that God will shed His grace upon her. Ericka and her mom, Terri - Kathy Dence’s granddaughter and daughter Marie Soden, had cancer surgery Justin Brown and Angela Eggleston Kara Purdy Bret Clark, Gary McFadden’s son open heart surgery. Linda King, Emily Seymour’s sister finishing chemo/radiation Chris Haynes, Hannah Smith’s brother for healing of eye, progress is slow Ray Fowler, having throat and leg issues and Betty as she cares for him Michele Slezak Lila Burlingame Lucille Stasko Minnie Pipher - at Vestal Nursing Center Chuck Loeffler, Tewksburys and Frances Riley - at Ideal Living Center. Lorraine Woodward - at Hilltop Allan and Joyce Van Wormer, Donna Shultz's brother and sister-in-law Mari Hicks and Neal – Mari facing surgery Gordy and Donna Glover Ben and Alex in jail Dave Fancher and Judy as she cares for him. all of our children and grandchildren that the Lord would protect them Pray for the building project. Pray for the ministry of our church, around the corner and around the globe
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