UNION CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH http://www.unioncenterumc.com umcgospel@aol.com CHURCH OFFICE 748-6329 PASTOR BROWN 748-1358 Oct. 14, 2012 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS: GREETINGS AND GATHERINGS: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV)
VIDEO:
“Let Everything that has breath”
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 150 (KJV) Leader: Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in the firmament of his power. People:
Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Leader:
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
People:
Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
Leader:
Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
All:
Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
*A TIME OF PRAISE:
“ Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” “Hosanna – Praise is Rising”
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:
The Apostles’ Creed
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UNISON PRAYER: Loving Father, today and every day, we worship YOU. We praise you for your unceasing love for us. Father, may we be glad when it is said to us, "Let us go into the house of the Lord!" Let it be our delight as well as our responsibility to worship you in the fellowship of your church. Prepare us in mind and spirit for our worship, and tune our hearts to sing and speak your praise. May we receive all that you have to give to us, and offer all that you require from us. May our lives as well as our lips glorify you. You have given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In Him we are loved, ransomed, healed, restored and forgiven. This morning give us a heart to praise you, our God and father. Accept our worship and praise both silent, spoken and sung to the glory of your holy name. May our lips and lives glorify you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS: 1 Corinthians 1:4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Philippians 1:3-4 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, Psalms 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. Psalms 145:18 The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth. Matthew 7:11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? SHARING IN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Welcoming Our Visiting Friends Sharing of Our Testimonies, Joys and Blessings Sharing our Prayer Concerns PRAYER CHORUS “All Who are Thirsty” PRAYER VERSE: Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the
CHURCH CALENDAR WEEK OF: TODAY:
8:30 9:50 11:00 3:00 4:45
AM AM AM PM PM
Worship Service Sunday School Worship Service Ignite – Youth Group Prayer Meeting
9:00 AM
Wesley United Methodist
MON.
6:30 PM
Finance meeting
TUES:
7:00 PM
Boy Scouts
WED.
6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Soup Supper Study Choir Rehearsal
THURS.
6:30 PM
Admin. Council meeting
FRI:
7:00 PM
TV Ministry
Oct. 14, 2012
Mission trip to Togo – Linda Barton and 1st Naz. Church of Owego 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
Spirit itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. THE CONGREGATION AT PRAYER OFFERTORY VERSES: Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Hebrews 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. : OFFERTORY MUSIC: video PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY: # 95 *HYMN OF PREPARATION:
“Days of Elijah” “Better is One Day” Children 4-12 years may leave for Jr. Church now
Junior Church SCRIPTURE: MESSAGE:
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*HYMN OF INVITATION:
Kelly Johnson “Revive Us Again”
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: Deborah Eckhardt / Sunita Groth GREETERS: Jan & Gary Avery / Sue & Rick 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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RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS & STEWARDSHIP FOR: Oct. 7, 2012 ATTENDANCE: 57, 48 / 105 TOTAL OFFERING: $ 4702.63 GENERAL:$ 3983.00 DESIGNATED: $ 719.63 LOST TREASURE: Mariah McFadden lost her Disney Mickey Mouse here last Sunday. If you have any information about it please speak to Dianne. PASTOR APPRECIATION: On Sunday Oct. 28th, our church family would like to honor our dear Pastor Brown with "Pastor Appreciation Sunday". There will be a box in the narthex that day if you would like to place your cards and love gifts for Brown and his family. We've had the blessing of his love and care since 1990, and this is a wonderful time to tell him how much we thank the Lord for his ministry to us! 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. Help with gas costs is available. If you can help, please call the office. 748-6329
Opportunities for Service & Fellowship
service. The next evening service will be Nov. 17. We will continue to serve the free lunch on the third Saturday of each month. The next lunch is Oct. 20. The mid-week Bible study COME JOIN US ON WEDESDAY FOR OUR MID WEEK BIBLE STUDY: A LIFE GOD REWARDS THE SEVEN MAIN WORKS GOD REWARDS: The shocking revelation why Jesus said to be a great 'employee' We don't earn our way to heaven by good works. We are saved by faith. But once we are saved, we do good works out of gratitude for what God has done for us. These actions will all be rewarded some day--not just the grand acts of sacrifice, but also small, everyday acts of love. What are the main works that God rewards? You might be surprised by what they are. You don't have to be a spiritual superstar to qualify for eternal rewards. Are you a good husband? Are you a loving mom? Are you a loyal employee? The activities that God rewards are woven into the warp and woof of life, from the time you get up until the time you go to bed. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 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
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.
DEC. 4
Outreach ministry at First UMC in Endicott. We will be preparing and serving a monthly meal and holding a monthly Saturday evening
Please pray for: Tim and Terry Mead – job loss
Young at Heart Christmas party at Elks
PRAISE AND PRAYER Praise the Lord for this glorious fall season Praise the Lord for our prayer conference