The mid-week Bible study COME JOIN US ON WEDESDAY FOR OUR MID WEEK BIBLE STUDY: A LIFE GOD REWARDS Blink….That’s how quick it will be. One instant, earth; the next, eternity! …..What will happen next? Most of us think of death as an end, but it is only the beginning of your forever life. A clear and knowable timeline of events follows. Come learn about these specific events in this session. Knowing about this broad view of events has enormous implications. When you learn that the choices you make now direct impact your experience in eternity, you may begin to think about life in a whole new way. The long line of your future is ultimately decided and controlled by one little dot called -- today We will be meeting in the fellowship hall at 6pm for soup fellowship and then go upstairs to the sanctuary for our video series and study. Hope to see you all there....invite a friend and let’s change our lives and the world around us together!!!!!
UNION CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH http://www.unioncenterumc.com umcgospel@aol.com CHURCH OFFICE 748-6329 PASTOR BROWN 748-1358 Sept. 30, 2012 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM PRELUDE Betty Phinney ANNOUNCEMENTS: GREETINGS AND GATHERINGS: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 19 Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. People:
There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.
Leader:
In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run its race.
People:
Its rising is from one end of heaven, and its circuit to the other end; and there is nothing hidden from its heat.
Leader:
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
People:
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Leader:
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OCT. 6
Fall Festival dinner, Hymn Sing / testimonies at 5:30 Wesley Church
OCT. 7
Family Breakfast 7:00 AM at UCUMC. Speaker will be Dr. Gary Smith PHD professor at BU; Maurice Baldock and team, cooks
OCT. 12-14
Prayer Conference – see pg.8.
OCT. 21
Children’s Faith Festival at UCUMC 12-2
NOV. 5
Charge Conference 7:00 PM – Reports are due Oct. 23
NOV 11
Children’s Faith Festival at UCUMC 12 - 2
DEC. 1
The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble will be with us again
DEC. 4
Young at Heart Christmas party at Elks
People:
Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and I shall be innocent of great transgression
Annual Praise and Prayer Conference Friday- Sunday October 12-14,2012
All:
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.
*A TIME OF PRAISE:
8:30 11:00
CHOIR ANTHEM:
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (see insert pg. 6 ) “Trading My Sorrows” “Come to Jesus”
11:00 “Rise Up, Ye Saints of God!”
Adult choir
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:
The Apostles’ Creed
# 881
GOSPEL READING: Mark 9:38-50 (NKJV) Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me. For he who is not against us is on our side. For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— where ‘Their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire— where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’
Opening worship: Friday 7 PM at Union Center United Methodist Church, 128 Maple Drive, Endicott Saturday 10 am - 1 PM We will gather at the sanctuary of the Union Center Methodist Church for a concert of prayer. Prayer teams will be available to pray. We will anointing with oil and will pray for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. We will be praying for deliverance and restoration. 6 PM First United Methodist Church, 53 McKinley Ave., Endicott. We will gather for NEW YORK PIZZA Party 6:30 PM praise and worship. There will be time for prayer. There will be anointing with oil. We will be praying for miracles of healing, deliverance, salvation, restoration. We will also be serving Communion at the Altar. Sunday October 14, 2012, Morning worship will be at 9:30 AM at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1000 Day Hollow Road 8:30 and 11:00 Worship services will be held at the Union Center United Methodist Church; 9:50 - Sunday School Hour 12:30 PM Prayer Banquet with international foods
Leaders for the prayer conference are: Kelly Johnson from Memphis, TN Andy and Sunita Groth, Rob Krech, Meredith Watson, and Amanda (all from Washington, DC). The leaders and members of the Binghamton House of prayer will be joining for this conference Event. Laureen Naik will be leading in worship music. Come expecting a miracle.
Saturday. It was a good experience and, hopefully, some seeds were sown that will bring people to the saving message of our Oasis, Jesus Christ, and, perhaps to our church as well. God bless you all. Your Evangelism / Missions Committee LOST AND FOUND There are a few coats and sweater and umbrellas on the coat rack in the narthex. If these are yours, please take them. Anything left after Oct. 4 will be taken to the clothing center at First UMC.
Opportunities for Service & Fellowship Sunday School Teachers: we are in need of two additional teachers for the children’s Sunday School Classes. We need teachers for the following ages: a 1st and 2nd grade teacher and a 5th and 6th grade teacher. Pray about this opportunity. Speak to Shannan Meilunas or the Pastor if you can help or would like more information. Don’t let these children fall through the cracks! Building of the addition. We will soon be launching phase 2, in which various members and friends of the church will be using their gifts and talents toward the completion of the addition. We praise the Lord for the way He has blessed this whole project with His mercy and grace. Outreach ministry at First UMC in Endicott. We will be preparing and serving a monthly meal and holding a monthly Saturday evening service. The next evening service will be Oct. 13. We will continue to serve the free lunch on the third Saturday of each month. The next lunch is Oct. 20.
October Festival, with Fellowship, Food, Hymn Sing, and Times of Testimony Saturday October 6.2012. 5.30 PM Wesley United Methodist church .1000 Day Hollow Road, Endicott
UNISON PRAYER: Lord Jesus, on this glorious Sunday, we honor you with our lives and possessions. Indeed, our very lives and eternal salvation depend upon you as King of the universe, Messiah, Lord, and Savior. We trust in you. We thank you and praise you for your measureless love, boundless mercy and amazing grace and death on the cross in our behalf, and your resurrection from the dead. We come into your presence as your servants. Continue to be present in our midst this morning. Anoint our praise and prayer. Anoint the proclamation of your word. Anoint our listening to your word. Grant us your favour to bear fruit hundred fold , sixty fold and thirty fold. Send us forth from worship in your sanctuary in to the world, to serve you and bring the Good News of the kingdom to the world around us. Thank you for the confidence that you have given us, promising us that you are our Captain and King who has never lost a battle. We ask this in your strong Name praying…. THE LORD’S PRAYER OLD TESTAMENT READING: Esther 9:22 Because on those days the Jews rid themselves of their enemies, and it was a month which was turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and rejoicing and sending portions of food to one another and gifts to the poor. SHARING IN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Welcoming Our Visiting Friends Sharing of Our Testimonies, Joys and Blessings Sharing our Prayer Concerns THE CONGREGATION AT PRAYER OFFERTORY MUSIC: PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY:
video
*HYMN OF PREPARATION:
# 367
Junior Church
8:30 11:00
“He Touched Me” “You are My All in All” “We All Bow Down” Children may leave for Jr. Church now
# 95
PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY SCRIPTURE: MESSAGE:
James 5:13-20 “The Power of Praise and Prayer"
*HYMN OF INVITATION:
Pew Bible pg. #1175 Pastor Brown Naik
“Sweet Hour of Prayer”
# 469
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration.
BENEDICTION: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May He look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. *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.
Praise to the Lord, who over all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth! Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been Granted in what He ordaineth?.
Nursery is available for both services – ask an usher for information
Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, Who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, Biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.
THOSE WHO ARE SERVING TODAY: WORSHIP LEADER: Deborah Eckhardt / Glenn Godoy GREETERS: Jim & Liz Haas / Dave & Becky Maney NURSERY: Betsy Shumaker / Bethany Pullano JUNIOR CHURCH: Hannah Smith / Luanne Pullano POWER POINT: Mike Meilunas/Kari Hettinger AUDIO: Bob Deuel,/ Erich Krause
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RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS & STEWARDSHIP FOR: Sept. 23, 2012 ATTENDANCE: 62 / 54 116 TOTAL OFFERING: $ 6123.28 GENERAL:$5246.90 DESIGNATED: $876.38 Children’s Faith Festival will follow the second service today. 12:15 – 2:00 PM. Children are invited to attend this fun event. Pizza will be served. FAMILY BREAKFAST: Next Sunday at 7:00 AM. Dr. Gary Smith of BU will be speaking. Maurice Baldock and teams will be cooking. Come for the food and fellowship!
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen sound from His people again, Gladly for aye we adore Him. COOKIES FOR COLLEGE: We would like to send some homemade cookies to our college students for mid-term exam time. If you would be willing to make 2-4 dozen cookies (not too fragile), bring them to the church next Sunday, and we will get them off to the students from our congregation. TRANSPORTATION HELP: One of our seniors in the Dutchtown Road area can no longer drive and needs occasional help getting to appointments or the store. She is able to help with gas costs. If you can help, please call the office. 748-6329 Thank you to all who helped with, prayed for, and participated in our church's booth at the Apple Fest on Washington Avenue in Endicott last
PRAISE AND PRAYER Praise the Lord for this glorious fall season Praise the Lord for the Children’s faith festival held today. Please pray for: Upcoming Prayer Conference Rex Rosenbarker – concerns about job. Kimmy Yeomans, cancer Gordon and Terry Woodward Steve, son of Sharon Lewis, in ICU at Lourdes Ruth Gent – high blood pressure Ken Short, nephew of Juna Tinkham, health issues Donna Shultz Theresa Smith, Al and Hannah’s daughter-in-law, on bed rest, twins due in Nov. Grayson Burlingame, had surgery Chloe Walker, broken arm and sprained ankle Kate, Audrey’s sister, has health issues Gary McFadden, cancer has returned Karas family – one son died and another has medical issues. Kristi who had a heart attack. Jim and Bill Van Wormer, Donna Schultz’s brothers, health issues Mariah McFadden Billy Joe Blackman Sandy Wingard. Mike’s mom, is in Hospice Chad, Betty Fowler’s grandson Oscar and Barbara Iobst. in Colestock Nursing Home, Our missionary family, Dave and Jean Coles, serving Indonesia Judy Pflug Sarah Deuel Grant DeGaramo is not doing well. Ericka, Kathy Dence’s granddaughter Ben Rosenbarker will be released in Nov. Pray God will lead him in his decisions. Pastor Brown
Insert In James 5: 13-20 we given the prescription to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call for anointing and prayer E. M. Bounds wrote: “TROUBLE and prayer are closely related to other. Prayer is of great value to trouble. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer, while prayer is but the voice of men in trouble. There is great value in prayer in the time of trouble. Prayer often delivers out of trouble, and still oftener gives strength to bear trouble, ministers comfort in trouble, and begets patience in the midst of trouble. Wise is he in the day of trouble who knows his true source of strength and who fails not to pray.”
CHURCH CALENDAR WEEK OF: TODAY:
AM AM AM PM PM PM
Worship Service Sunday School Worship Service Children’s Faith Festival Ignite – Youth Group Prayer Meeting
9:00 AM
Wesley United Methodist
TUES:
7:00 PM
Boy Scouts
WED.
6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Soup Supper Study Choir Rehearsal
FRI:
7:00 PM
TV Ministry
Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” George Muller (27 September 1805 – 10 March 1898 = 92), a Christian evangelist and Director of the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England, cared for 10,024 orphans in his life wrote: “I spent hours in prayer every day. But I live in the spirit of prayer. I pray as I walk and when I lie down. I pray when I wake up. The answers are always coming. Thousands of times have my prayers been answered. When I am persuaded that a thing is right, I go on praying until the answer comes. I never give up. I have been praying every day for 52 years for two men, sons of a friend of my youth. They are not converted yet, but they will be. How can it be otherwise when we have the unchanging promises of God!”
8:30 9:50 11:00 12:15 3:00 4:45
Sept. 30, 2012