FIRST UNITED
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Email: worship@fumcfortdodge.org
Web Site: www.fumcfortdodge.org
Phone: 515-576-7586
22nd Sunday after
Pentecost
*Congregation Stands
Congregation reads Bold Type
“UMH” = The United Methodist Hymnal
“FWS” = The Faith We Sing Songbook
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PRELUDE |
“He
is Lord” with
“When Morning Gilds the Skies” |
Arr.
Cindy Berry |
The
prelude is a time of centering – of transition from “getting here” to “being
here”. Please take the time to quiet
your spirit. Be aware of being with
others. Feel the spirit of God in the
community.
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KING’S
KIDS |
“Hallelujah” |
Arr.
Joseph Linn |
WELCOME If you
are a visitor with us today, we warmly say welcome. We invite you to join us at the rear of the
sanctuary after worship for fellowship and refreshment. Please
take a moment and fill out the “Ritual of Friendship” pads at this time. Please list all family members attending
today, your address and phone numbers, and then pass the books back through the
pews after everyone has signed, so you may greet and know those sitting with
you.
INTRODUCTION
OF GUESTS AND VISITORS
Please stand to make your
introductions. An usher will bring the
portable microphone to you, beginning with the east section, working left to
right. Please introduce your family and
friends, using the microphone.
*THE PEACE
The
peace of the Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Greet
those around you with signs of peace and love.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
There is a grace that lives beyond reason,
unlimited by human expectations. It flows like a river of love from the heart
of God and bears our fears away in refreshing flows of living water. There is
always a kindness which moves in the depths of being, healing and restoring,
comforting and inviting us on.
We will never know its reaches, nor know
in full the wonder of its realities.
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*OPENING SONG |
“Open Our Eyes” |
# 2086 FWS |
*INVOCATION
Spirit of God,
Spirit of Christ, rise among us with your enriching
life in this hour. Tell us new truths in the deeps of our souls, that we may
more faithfully share with others our gratitude for knowing you, even a little.
And now hear us as we pray the words of Jesus:
*LORD’S PRAYER
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.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Do not be afraid. God's standards are not ours. Forgiveness
streams through the universe in a never-ending flow of grace. We are forgiven
this day.
Thanks
be to God.
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*ACT OF PRAISE |
“Cry of My Heart” |
#2165 UMH |
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CHANCEL CHOIR |
“Wade in the
Water” |
Arr. Mark Hayes |
KID’S
MINUTES
The
congregation sings “Where Children Belong” (p. 2233) as the children come
forward
Ushers collect the
“Ritual Friendship Pads” at this time
“Where Children Belong”
This,
this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshipping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and
song: This is where children belong.
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RESPONSIVE |
Psalm 65 |
Praise to you, O God, who answers
our prayers.
To you the people will come
when deeds of wrong overwhelm us.
You will forgive us and bring us
joy.
We will be filled with the
goodness of your holy place.
You deliver us with awesome deeds,
O God of our salvation.
You are hope to the ends of
the earth and the farthest of seas.
You silence the roaring seas and
the noise of the people.
You make the gateways of the
morning and the evening shout for joy.
You visit the earth and water and
enrich it.
You provide the people with
seeds,
softening the earth with showers
and blessing its growth.
The meadows clothe
themselves with flocks,
and the valleys deck
themselves with grain.
They shout and sing together
with sheer delight.
PRAYERS
OF THE PEOPLE
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray:
Silent
Prayer
Pastoral
Prayer
With hands held high we celebrate your love,
O God, so wide and deep, so complete and all-encompassing. How can we ever
express how thankful we are? How will we ever tell you what you mean to us,
especially when our spirits are low and our lives filled with regret?
How can we share
the indescribable joy that lies within us as we live in hope and walk within
your grace? Thanks be to you, O God. Amen.
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*HYMN |
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” |
#
496 UMH |
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*GOSPEL
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Luke
18:9-14 |
To
some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody
else, Jesus told this parable: {10} Two
men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax
collector. {11} The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, 'God, I
thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even
like this tax collector. {12} I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my
income.' {13} But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up
to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, 'God,
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be
merciful to me, a sinner!' {14} I tell you, this man went down to his home
justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled,
but all who humble themselves will be exalted." (NRSV)
This is the word of the
Lord.
Thanks be to God!
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SERMON |
“A Banana Peel Away” |
Mark Haverland |
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
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Offertory |
“O
Worship the King” |
Grecco, Gustafson, & Moen |
*Doxology #95
*Prayer of
Dedication of Offerings
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*HYMN |
“Shout
To The North” |
See
Insert |
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*COMMISSIONING
Go
in humble faith, people of God. Do not fear the judgments but discover the
newness offered in each moment.
*BENEDICTION
May the Holy God surprise us on the way, Christ Jesus be our
company, and the Spirit restore us to risen life. Amen.
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*POSTLUDE |
“Mighty
Is Our God” |
Arr.
Cindy Berry |
WELCOME!
If you are a visitor with us
today, we warmly say welcome. We invite
you to join us at the rear of the sanctuary after worship for fellowship and
refreshment.
GREETERS: LITURGIST:
Ray Wininger &
Marcella Stanek-Wininger (East Door) Scott
Johnston
Cal & Doris Woods (West Door)
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NURSERY
PROVIDED DURING WORSHIP IN THE NORTHEAST ROOM BEHIND THE SANCTUARY.
Our mission is to provide the
people of the opportunities for spiritual
growth, real friendships,
and giving of themselves
Opportunities for Work, Witness and
Fellowship
through First United
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Sun,
Oct 28 |
22nd
Sun after Pentecost |
Thu,
Nov 1 |
All
Saints’ Day |
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Sunday School |
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Lord’s Cupboard |
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Worship |
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FD Ministerial |
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Tinns |
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Call to Prayer |
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Choral Society Concert |
4;00 pm |
Food Divide |
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HS Study Group |
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Missions |
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Youth Group Telethon |
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Evangelism |
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Mon,
Oct 29 |
Chimes
Deadline |
Fri,
Nov 2 |
World
Community Day |
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Staff |
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Lord’s Cupboard |
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ue, Oct 30 |
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CWU |
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Lord’s Cupboard |
7-Midnight |
Friday Night Lights |
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AA |
Sat,
Nov 3 |
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Boy Scouts |
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DG Halloween Party |
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Wed,
Oct 31 |
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Sun,
Nov 4 |
23rd
Sun after Pentecost |
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Bible Study |
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Sunday School |
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Discovery Gang |
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Worship |
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4;30 pm |
Joyful Noise |
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HS Youth Group Telethon |
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Confirmation |
Remember
to wear your nametag! |
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King’s Kids |
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Chancel Choir |
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Celebrate Peace Jive for Five Brass Quintet Bruce Perry,
conductor Michelle Havlik-Jergens, piano Sunday, October 28 3:00 pm First UMC 40th
Anniversary Season
Altar Flowers today
In Celebration of Clara Kramer’s 100th
Birthday
Given by her Children and Grandchildren
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The Soup is On!!!
The youth will be sponsoring FUMC’s 44th
Annual Soup Supper on November 5th.
We will be serving from
Please make sure to mark your calendars and
support the youth’s soup supper. This is the largest fundraiser for the youth
group and allows them to participate in events to nurture their faith.
Tickets are on sale today in the back of the
sanctuary. During the week, tickets are
also available at the church office.
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Check it out!
Sermons - Bulletins - Newsletters! All on our website at www.fumcfortdodge.org
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The
African Children’s Choir will be in
concert, Nov 2,
At
Prince of
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The
High School Youth Group Telethon
will be held Oct 28
at
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Artisans
Saturday, &
Sunday, November 3 & 4 at the
Senior Citizen’s Center
Clara Kramer
100th Birthday
Celebration
Sunday, Oct 28
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Friendship Haven
Actual Birthday 10/31/07
No gifts please -
Cards welcome
Happy Birthday, Clara
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Irene Mors
will celebrate her 100th
Birthday
On November 3rd
with