FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 216 E. Woodworth Street Bad Axe, Michigan 48413 989-269-7671 Ministers All God s People Rev. Dr. Philip Tousley Pastor Sharon Sturgill Secretary Lynn Schmitt Organist Jean Swinbanks Pianist Cat Hilgers

2 Music Program Director Elwin Cubitt Praise & Rejoice Song Leader Gladys Hamilton Praise & Rejoice Pianist Zac, Katie and Mike Eskau Youth Leaders 24th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH November 4, 2018 10:00 Worship Service PRELUDE *HYMN O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing UMC Hymnal, No.

3 57 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMC Hymnal, No. 881 *PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Please take a moment to greet those around you.) ANTHEM I Have Decided Chancel Choir ANNOUNCEMENTS This is a time to welcome newcomers in our midst, by writing your name, address and other information in one of the red folders, then passing it to the person next to you. BLESSING OF PRAYER SHAWLS CHILDREN S MESSAGE All children are invited forward.

4 *HYMN Crown Him with Many Crowns UMC Hymnal, No. 327 *PSALTER Psalm 119 UMC Hymnal, pp. 840-841 LESSON Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 Pew Bible, pp. 160-161 EPISTLE Hebrews 9: 11-14 Pew Bible, p. 208 GOSPEL Mark 12: 28-34 Pew Bible, pp. 46-47 SERMON ONCE AND FOR ALL Rev.

5 Dr. Phil Tousley WE SHARE THE GRACE OF GOD WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION INVITATION UMC Hymnal, p. 12 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING THE LORD S PRAYER SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION During distribution of Holy Communion at the 10 service, the congregation will sing from the UMC Hymnal, Nos.

6 462, 601, 700, 714. *HYMN Shall We Gather at the River UMC Hymnal, No. 723 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE An asterisk (*) indicates that we stand. ANNOUNCEMENTS OPEN COMMUNION is practiced in the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . All Christians may commune here, regardless of their CHURCH affiliation. During the 10:00 service, ushers will direct you. If you wish to be served at your pew, please indicate so to an usher, who will notify the pastor. You may notice offerings placed on the communion railing.

7 That is not payment for the communion, but is a love offering to God, practiced by some UNITED Methodists. Currently, the communion offering has been designated by the Administrative Council to provide Upper Room devotionals for our congregation, area nursing homes and the Huron County jail. WE INVITE ALL THOSE LISTENING TO VISIT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE CRY ROOM AND BATHROOMS- If you are new to our CHURCH , you may not know that we have a cry room. If you feel that this could help you, it is located down the stairs at the back of the CHURCH . We also have bathrooms located in the basement as well as on the main floor.

8 If you need help locating them or anything else, please see an usher. Ushers are seated at the Northwest doors and the Southwest doors. THE FLOWERS on the altar are given by Pastor Phil and Laurie in memory of Courageous Carl. NURTURE COMMITTEE will meet today at 11:15 in the Conference Room. ADVENT DEVOTIONS are due today! If you signed up to do an Advent devotion, please be sure it is turned in to Laurie Tousley. You can email to or turn in a written copy to the office. Thank you! OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES need to be returned to the office by tomorrow, November 5th.

9 The UMM & UMW have donated money toward the postage. If you are filling more than one box, or don't feel you can afford the $ shipping fee, please feel free to bring your filled box to the CHURCH office with your label just lightly taped to the box (so we can remove it) and we will see that an online shipping label gets paid for and attached to your box. HANDBELL CHOIR will rehearse this Wednesday from 7-8 CHANCEL CHOIR from 8-9 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Tuesday, November 6th, 12:30 to 6:15 at the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus Hall - Sponsored by the Knights and McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.

10 Call 1-800-733-2767 for more info or to set up an appointment. PROJECT CONNECT will be held at the DTE Building, from 10 to 1 this Friday, November 9th. We have many items to give for those in need of warm blankets, clothing, cleaning supplies and toiletries. If you are available to help that day, please call Mae Hoffman 989-269-7043. UNITED METHODIST MEN will meet for breakfast next Sunday, November 11th at 8 in the dining room. All are welcome! FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet next Sunday, November 11th at 11:15 in the Conference Room. HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE.