expected weekly. 19 total! I'm looking forward to these numbers growing. Praise the Lord. Shannan
Forms and articles: Charge conference forms are due in the church office no later than Oct. 23 so they can be entered on time. Newsletter articles are due Oct. 23 so the Nov. Dec newsletter can go out on time.
Opportunities for Service & Fellowship
UNION CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH http://www.unioncenterumc.com umcgospel@aol.com CHURCH OFFICE 748-6329 PASTOR BROWN 748-1358 Oct. 7, 2012 WORLD-WIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM PRELUDE Betty Phinney ANNOUNCEMENTS: GREETINGS & GATHERINGS: And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 35:10 “Let Everything that has Breath”
Sunday School Teachers: we are in need of one additional teacher for the children’s Sunday School Classes: a 1st and 2nd 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.
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*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 100 (KJV) Leader: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. People:
Know ye that the Lord he is God. It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Leader:
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and bless his name.
All:
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
*A TIME OF PRAISE:
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” “There is Power in the Blood” “Nothing but the Blood”
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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. Amen. CHILDREN’S VIDEO 8
The Lord be Magnified
SHARING IN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Welcoming Our Visiting Friends Sharing of Our Testimonies, Joys and Blessings Sharing our Prayer Concerns
Annual Praise and Prayer Conference Friday- Sunday October 12-14,2012
THE CONGREGATION AT PRAYER:
OFFERTORY:
He Reigns – New Boys
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PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS: *DOXOLOGY:
“The Church’s One Foundation” “Once Again” “Here is Love” Children may leave for junior church now
*HYMNS OF PREPARATION:
JUNIOR CHURCH
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SCRIPTURE: MESSAGE:
Revelations 7:9-17 “A great multitude – Who are these?”
*HYMN OF INVITATION:
“Here, O My Lord”
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Pastor Brown Naik
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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 2
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. Sunday school report: Preschool / Kindergarten: Betsy and Judy's class had 4 and we expect 6 every week. 1st and 2nd grade (no teacher) had 4 and expect 4 every week. 3rd and 4th grade: Shannan’s class had 4 and 5 are expected every week. 5th and 6th grade; Mandi's class had 3 and 4 are expected every week. The youth class with Dave and Jane had 4 and 5 are 7
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.” 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.
Nursery is available for both services – ask an usher for information
THOSE WHO ARE SERVING TODAY: WORSHIP LEADER: Rhonda Emmons/ Rodney Haines GREETERS: Gary & Jan Avery/ Rick & Sue Bongiorno NURSERY: Betsy Shumaker / Bethany Pullano JUNIOR CHURCH: Hannah Smith / Jennifer Blackman POWER POINT: Mike Meilunas/Kari Hettinger AUDIO: Bob Deuel,/ Erich Krause
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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, 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.
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RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS & STEWARDSHIP FOR: Sept. 30, 2012 ATTENDANCE: 40 / 53 93 TOTAL OFFERING: $ 2493.00 GENERAL:$1881.00 DESIGNATED: $612.00
Altar Flowers were given in memory of the anniversary of Lillian and Judson Burlingame by Grayson and Lila Burlingame.
the Lord; Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. 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: “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.”
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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.
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 gave 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. 4
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 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 CONSECRATION: “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 5
SAT:
10:00 -1:00 Prayer conference UCUMC 6:00 PM Pizza at First UMC 6:30 PM Prayer conference at First UMC
The mid-week Bible study COME JOIN US ON WEDESDAY FOR OUR MID WEEK BIBLE STUDY: A LIFE GOD REWARDS. THE TWO KEYS TO YOUR ETERNAL FUTURE: The wrong key will never open the Right lock! There are two keys to your eternal future. The first key is BELIEF! It unlocks the door to eternal life and determines where you will spend eternity. The second key is your BEHAVIOR. It unlocks the door to reward and determines how you will spend eternity. In this session, you'll learn some amazing things. You'll learn about a problem we all face, a problem we can't fix on our own. People can't fix the problem, only God can. There is only one solution to the problem. It's the key that opens the first lock, a gift that God offers us all-the gift of salvation. How do you find that key and let it unlock heaven for you? We will be meeting in the fellowship hall at 6pm for soup fellowship and then have 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!!!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OCT. 12-14
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Prayer Conference – see above.
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
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DEC. 1 DEC. 4
The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble will be with us again
Ben Rosenbarker will be released in Nov. Pray God will lead him in his decisions. Pastor Brown
Young at Heart Christmas party at Elks
PRAISE AND PRAYER Praise the Lord for this glorious fall season Please pray for: Upcoming Prayer Conference
Madeleine Petrigala-extensive back surgery 10/9, then rehab. Prayers needed for Madeleine and her family. 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 –surgery on the 17th Grant DeGaramo is not doing well. Ericka, Kathy Dence’s granddaughter
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CHURCH CALENDAR WEEK OF: TODAY:
8:30 9:50 11:00 2:30 4:45
AM AM AM PM PM
Worship Service Sunday School Worship Service Ignite – Youth Group Prayer Meeting
9:00 AM
Wesley United Methodist
TUES:
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Cell Groups Boy Scouts
WED.
6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Soup Supper Study Choir Rehearsal
FRI:
7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Prayer Conference UCUMC TV Ministry 11
Oct. 7, 2012