PRAISE AND PRAYER Praise the Lord for this glorious fall season Praise the Lord Barbara Iobst is home. Phase One of the New Addition of the Church is completed. One of the big changes is new double door that has replaced the red doors at the main entrance of the church. This new set of double doors at Main Entrance matches all the new doors on new addition. Praise the Lord for the Colwell Brothers, the contractors who have done an excellent work in constructing the new addition. Praise the Lord for Bob Holmes, Shawn Rosenbarker, and Denny Corwin who have gone the second mile in working alongside the contractors in updating the old parts of the church, along with outdoors and grounds. They are still at work at a fast and furious pace. The second phase of the building is about to start. We are calling on every one for their talents and gifts to join the "Happy Band" of workers for Jesus and His church. Contact Shawn Rosenbarker. Please pray for: Grayson Burligame- in Wilson, numbness in legs Linda Ayers – suffering from shingles Rodney Haines’ mom in Wilson Those who were laid off recently. Madeleine Petrigala – healing from back surgery and rehab, pray for family Casey, Michelle’s cousin, meningitis Tim and Terry Mead – job loss Kimmy Yeomans, cancer Gordon and Terry Woodward Ken Short, nephew of Juna Tinkham, health issues Donna Shultz Theresa Smith, Al & Hannah’s daughter-in-law, at risk, twins due in Nov. 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. 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 PTSS Oscar in Colestock Nursing Home, Our missionary family, Dave and Jean Coles, serving Indonesia Judy Pflug Grant DeGaramo is not doing well. Ericka, Kathy Dence’s granddaughter Oct. 28, 2012 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 Oct. 28 2012 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11:00 AM
PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS: GREETINGS AND GATHERINGS: Jeremiah 31:7-12 “Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him as a shepherd does his flock.’ For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of one stronger than he. Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, streaming to the goodness of the LORD— for wheat and new wine and oil, for the young of the flock and the herd; Their souls shall be like a well-watered garden, and they shall sorrow no more at all. *CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 34 Leader: I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. People:
I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed.
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This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.
People:
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.
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The young lions lack and suffer hunger; but those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing. The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.
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The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.
Contact Deborah Eckhardt for more information, 772-2472. Thank you in advance for your generous contributions.
He guards all his bones; not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be condemned. The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, and none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.
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 Nov. 17. We will continue to serve the free lunch on the third Saturday of each month. The next lunch is Oct. 20.
*A TIME OF PRAISE:
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:
“All Praise to Thee” “My Jesus I Love Thee” “Draw Me Close”
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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.
The Mid-Week Bible study Soup at 6:00 PM Study at 6:30 PM Adopt a Family for Christmas: We are planning to provide a way for our members to adopt a family (or share with others) to help a family at Christmas time – gifts, food, money. Be watching for further details soon. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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6:00 PM Dinner to celebrate Dave Masland’s ministry, 6:30 Staff/Parish meeting with Dave, 7:00 PM Charge Conference
UNISON PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we are your people, chosen by you. As we meet together in this place one more time, help us to listen, to understand and to remember. Make us aware that we are meeting not simply with one another, but with you. With joy we praise you, gracious God. Lord today and every day, we worship YOU. We bless you for your unceasing love for us. We thank You that after we turned our faces from You into sin, You did not abandon us or leave us in our sin. Instead, you came to us in Jesus Christ, who lived, died, and was resurrected for our salvation. We rejoice that you continue your graceful initiative with us with the work of Your Holy Spirit. We invite Him to come into our midst and do all that He desires to do. We confess that we bring no righteousness to you except that which we accept as a free gift from you because of the perfect sacrifice of your son. As we await Jesus’ coming again, receive this our worship in His holy name who has taught to pray, Praying…
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The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble 6:30 PM concert at Union Center United Methodist Church
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Young at Heart Christmas party at Elks
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off date is Nov. 30th. You will not want to miss this party as we enter into the blessed Christmas season. A NOTE FROM KELLY JOHNSON: I wanted to tell you how very much I LOVE your people and their OPENNESS to Jesus and what He wants to do in Binghamton & in Endicott. I am overwhelmed by the generosity of your faithful ones and also of Abba’s provision for His Ministry of Prayer. I wanted you to know I’m PRAYING for YOU too… May you be Blessed with a Knowledge that Jesus is very much walking beside you, before you, surrounding you on all sides and in that knowing may a NEW found Peace invade and pervade your every situation in life & ministry. This comes with MUCH LOVE from Memphis!! I continue to lift you up (and the precious folks there up in my prayers!) Kelly Johnson CHURCH WOMEN UNITED World Community Day –“Abiding in community” Friday, Nov. 2, at noon, Maine Federated Church, reservations: Mildred Jones 754-2869
Opportunities for Service & Fellowship
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SCRIPTURE READINGS: Mark 10:46-52 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road PASTOR APPRECIATION: "Thank You for Giving to the Lord"
THANKSGIVING BASKETS: We have about 30 families to whom we would like to give baskets this year. We want to include homemade cookies and small sweet bread loaves. If you can help with the baking please contact Linda O’Conner (748-2491) for cookies and Jan Avery (754-2068) for breads. These would be needed by Sunday, Nov. 18. Thanks.
SHARING IN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Welcoming Our Visiting Friends Sharing of Our Testimonies, Joys and Blessings Sharing our Prayer Concerns
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Did you know that Christmas is about TWO months away?? Are you wondering how you can share LOVE, JOY and the HOPE of Jesus Christ with needy children this Christmas? Donate filled shoeboxes to: OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (a project of Samaritan’s Purse – the Christian ministry led by Franklin Graham)
Jeremiah 31:13-14“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old, together; for I will turn their mourning to joy, will comfort them, and make them rejoice rather than sorrow. I will satiate the soul of the priests with abundance, and My people shall be satisfied with My goodness, says the LORD.”
If this sounds like something YOU, YOUR FAMILY, or YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS would like to participate in, we must act quickly as shoe boxes will need to be at the church by Sunday November 18th!!! It’s never too early to start collecting little toys, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, crayons, notebooks, stickers, socks, hats, whistles, etc. to place in the shoeboxes. Complete information will be included in Sunday bulletins!
OFFERTORY VERSES: Job 42:10-13 And the LORD restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Then all his brothers, all his sisters, and all those who had been his acquaintances before, came to him and ate food with him in his house; and they consoled him and comforted him for all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. Each one gave him a piece of
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silver and each a ring of gold. Now the LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; for he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys. He also had seven sons and three daughters OFFERTORY MUSIC:
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PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY: *HYMN OF PREPARATION:
Junior Church
“There is a Fountain” “Beautiful One” “I Give You My Heart”
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MESSAGE: “Jesus’ Three Offices: Prophet, Priest, and King" Pastor Brown *HYMN OF INVITATION:
“O How I Love Jesus”
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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 Flowers on the Altar are in honor of our Pastor
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RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS & STEWARDSHIP FOR: Oct. 21, 2012 ATTENDANCE: 50, 66 / 116 TOTAL OFFERING: $3768.64 GENERAL:$ 2802.00 DESIGNATED: $ 966.64
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THOSE WHO ARE SERVING TODAY: WORSHIP LEADER: Deborah Eckhardt / GREETERS: Jan & Gary Avery / Sue & Rick Bongiorno NURSERY: Betsy Shumaker / Bethany Pullano JUNIOR CHURCH: Luanne Pullano POWER POINT: Mike Meilunas/Kari Hettinger AUDIO: Bob Deuel,/ Erich Krause
Church New Doors and old Keys: As you see, we have new church doors! If you have a key to the old doors, it will still work in the Kitchen door. Please let the office know if you have an old key so when we are ready to change that door lock , we can give you a new door key if necessary. Our new doors are so welcoming and safe – Praise the Lord! However, they are new and somewhat stiff so please be sure the door latches behind you when you go out. Soon it will close securely when repeated use loosens the stiffness of the latch. Thanks. Church oven and stove: We are still having a problem with people using the larger gas stove and oven. It must only be turned on by those trained to do it as it requires that ALL stove top burners AND both ovens be lighted when the gas is turned on or we risk Explosion!! Please do not turn on the gas by yourself. LOST TREASURE: Mariah McFadden lost her Disney Mickey Mouse here last Sunday. If you have any information about it please speak to Dianne. CHARGE CONFERECE DINNER 6:00 PM AND MEETING following: Nov. 5 is our charge conference meeting. It is Dave Masland’s last year as our District Superintendent. We would like to celebrate his ministry at a dinner prior to the meeting – 6:00 PM Monday Nov. 5. You are welcome to stay for the conference meeting at 7:00 PM. YOUNG AT HEART CHRISTMAS DINNER The Young at Heart committee invites all seniors to the annual Christmas party on Dec. 4th at the Elks Club on Nanticoke Dr. in Endicott at 12 noon. The price is $13.00 per person. The family style dinner will include marinated steak, baked ziti, veggies, and of course tempting desserts with endless cups of coffee, tea, and soda. Sign up sheet will be in the narthex. Rosa Rucker will take payments (39 Roberts Road, Endicott, NY 13760) Make checks payable to: UCUMC. On the memo line mark “senior dinner”. Cut Oct. 28, 2012 UCUMC
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Ben Rosenbarker will be released in Nov. Pray God will lead him in his decisions. Pastor Brown Insert One of the members of the church and I spent some time this past Monday visiting a beautiful person who is on hospice care. It was a time of prayer and praise. The woman is believer in Christ our Lord. She shared with me that she met her husband in a hospital where he was patient. It was love at first sight. Their romance was fast and furious. They have been married for 53 years. He husband is by her side 24/7. They share a great devotion, great love, and great fidelity. When we are weak and frail, the enemy can come to discourage us. I would like to remind myself that life on earth is not a playground. It is a battleground. It is written “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion…” (1 Peter 5:8). Lions are very large cats, second in size only to the tiger and weighing up to 500 pounds. A single lion can take down prey up to three times its size. For such a large animal the lion is incredibly stealthy. Lions are a picture of strength and ferocity, a great adversary of the animal kingdom. So it makes sense to picture Satan as a prowling lion. Our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion…he’s not just sneaking up on us. He roars and tries to scare us. He tries to destroy the church by speaking his lies from beyond the hedge. He tries to make us tremble with his deceptive words. It is written, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” (v. 7). Anxiety can be a paralyzing experience. It is fear out of control. “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (v. 8). “Resist him, standing firm in the faith…” (v. 9). We are to renew our trust in God especially in these difficult times. When it comes to pain or suffering it often feels as if no one could possibly know what we are feeling. The devil would love for us to believe that no one knows what we endure. It feels as if we are all alone and that our suffering is entirely unique to ourselves. The church in Peter’s time suffered outright persecution for their faith. But even they thought that they were the only ones experiencing this. Peter replied, “…you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings” (v. 9). If we look around and are completely honest each of us realizes that our family issues are not unique, our health issues are comparable to the misery of others, and our other problems have been shared by many people. Suffering is universal. What we need to keep in mind is that there are two plans. The devil’s plan is to break us through suffering. God’s plan is to shape us and mold us into Christ’s image through suffering. Pain is the crucible for faith’s power. We are reminded “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Oct. 28, 2012 UCUMC
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Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen” (10-11). God has not forgotten us and the battle is only temporary. The God of all grace who has given us so much will not abandon us now at the moment of his final victory. After we have suffered a little while he will restore us. Last Sunday we looked into the life of Job. The Lord restored him beyond measure. For those who are believers in Christ this life, likewise, has a "JOYFUL END". Martin Luther struggled with depression and doubt during his lifetime but he battled on in the faith. This is what Luther wrote on 1 Peter 5: "Peter would, with his admonition, make Christians bold and confident to resisting the temptations of the devil and defending themselves. He would not have us feel terrified or despair before Satan, even though that wicked one press us hard through the instrumentality of the world and of our flesh, as well as by his direct onslaughts. We are not to fear though he seems too strong for us and though surrender to his prowess seems inevitable. We are to have a manly heart and fight valiantly through faith. We must be assured that if we remain firm in the faith we shall have strength and final victory. The devil shall not defeat us. We shall prove superior to him. We have been called of God and made Christians to the end that we renounce the devil and contend against him and thus maintain God’s name, God’s word and God’s kingdom against him. Christ our head has already in himself smitten and destroyed for us the devil and his power. In addition, he gives us faith and the Holy Spirit whereby we can wholly defeat Satan’s further wickedness and his attempts to overthrow us. A Christian should bear all this in mind, I say, and learn to experience the strength and power of faith, so will he not yield to temptation and enticement from the evil one." (Martin Luther) In his hymn, "A Mighty Fortress is our God", he wrote this victorious line: "And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us: The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, For Lo! His doom is sure – one little word will fell him." In Christ, Brown
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CHURCH CALENDAR WEEK OF: TODAY:
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Wesley United Methodist
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Boy Scouts
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6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
Soup Supper Study Choir Rehearsal
FRI:
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TV Ministry
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