WELCOME TO BRODHEAD
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

 

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

 

November 22, 2009        8:30 a.m.        Last Sunday of Kingdomtide

 

Thought for Meditation: ŇA Bible thatŐs falling apart usually

 belongs to a person that isnŐt.Ó (Frank A. Clark, The Country Parson)

 

Today's bulletins are given by Shawn and Jodi Olson

 in honor of Roy and Shirley JacksonŐs 47th Wedding Anniversary.

 

PRELUDE:

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Worship Leader: Karen Benton

á       Please register your attendance on the pew cards.

á       Stand and greet one another in Christian Love.  (If you would rather not shake hands during the flu season, feel free to remain seated.)

 

INTROIT:   R# 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty

 

Majesty, worship His majesty.  Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise.

Majesty, kingdom authority

Flow from His throne unto His own; His anthem raise.

 

So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.

Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King.

 

Majesty, worship His majesty; Jesus who died, now glorified,

King of all kings.

 

CALL TO WORSHIP:

L. Come to Christ, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens.

P. Our help is in the name of God, who made heaven and earth.

L. Bless God, who is revealed more clearly to infants than to those considered intelligent and wise.

P. Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ, who rescues us from sin and death.

L. Seek the renewal of your spirit; delight in GodŐs Law in your inmost selves.

P. Praise God for all who live in awe, for all who seek to do GodŐs will.

 

OPENING PRAYER

Wise God, we gather this day to seek you with our whole hearts, minds and souls.  Teach us to know you better and love you more dearly that we might serve you more faithfully, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

*HYMN: R # 159 Lift High the Cross

 

*APOSTLESŐ CREED: R #881 / GLORIA PATRI: R #70

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.  Amen.

 

ANTHEM:   ŇYes, Jesus Is My SaviorÓ (H. Hopson)

 

OFFERING: Special Music by Chris Meyer

 

*DOXOLOGY:   R #95 

 

PRAYERS / LORDŐS PRAYER: Joys & Concerns

Our Father, who art in heaven; hallowed be Thy name.  Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

 

CHILDRENŐS SERMON:  Kids, Come On Up!

 

MESSAGE FROM THE GIDEONS

 

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 1:4-8 (p. 1386) Paula Grizmaker

 

SERMON: ŇHave You Seen GodŐs Heart?Ó Pastor Steve

 

*HYMN   R# 310 He Lives

 

*BENEDICTION:  Pastor Steve

 

CLOSING SONG:  R# 672 God Be With You (v. 1)

God be with you till we meet again;

By his counsels guide, uphold you,

With his sheep securely fold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet;

Till we meet; till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.

 

POSTLUDE:

*~ Please Stand if You Are Able~

If you would like Pastor Steve or Vicki Evenson, our parish nurse to pray for your needs, please come forward following the service.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

á       Pray for healing and strength for those who are ill, facing surgery, or recovering from surgery (Mike Dodge, Carol Herrli, Leah Pawlisch, Bob Rinaldi, Alma Ross, Amy Sangermano, Amos Shimko, Jerrold [Joanne Ten EyckŐs brother], Bruce and Helen Timm, Spencer Volden, and Kimberly Zimmerman)

á       Pray for hope and restoration for those who are grieving (families of Warner Herrli and Pastor Bob Dickens)

á       Pray for health and wholeness for those who are struggling financially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

á       Pray for the victims of natural disasters.

á       Pray for our local, national and world leaders.

á       Pray for strength and courage for those in the mission field.

á       Pray for God's divine protection for those in harm's way: for our military personnel, police forces, firefighters, EMT's, and strength and peace for their families and loved ones, and for persecuted Christians around the world. 

á       This week we are praying for the Lodi UMC, their pastor Scott Carlson, and their members.

 

Pastor: Steve Groves

Christian Education: Sue Welch

Choir Director: Ken Petersen

Parish Nurse: Vicki Evenson

Secretary: Paula Gritzmaker

Custodians: Rick Schneider, Jim Copus (assistant)

Youth Leaders: Judy Ainsworth, Vicki Evenson, Michelle Lederman, Peter Quello, and Sue Welch (JC Kids), Deb Conway and Karen Wright (God Squad), Jodi and Shawn Olson (JCREW)

 

Worship Leader: Karen Benton

Scripture Reader: Paula Grizmaker

Pianist:  Suzanne Calhoon

North Door Greeters: Bob and Lyvonne Olin

South Door Greeters: Debb and Alisha Bennett

Ushers: David Gissing, Chris Searles, Walter Williams and Marty Wright

Candle Lighters: Megan Jacobson and Jason Roth

 

If you have questions about Brodhead UMC, please call the church office at:

897-2515; e-mail: umcb_scty@verizon.net;  Web Site www.bwumc.org

In case of emergency: contact Pastor Stephen Groves @ 897-2738

Music covered by CCLI #290699