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
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Please register your
attendance on the pew cards.
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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.
*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.
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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)
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Pray
for hope and restoration for those who are grieving (families of Warner Herrli
and Pastor Bob Dickens)
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Pray
for health and wholeness for those who are struggling financially, mentally,
emotionally, and spiritually.
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Pray
for the victims of natural disasters.
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Pray
for our local, national and world leaders.
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Pray
for strength and courage for those in the mission field.
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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
Music covered by CCLI #290699