22nd Sunday after Pentecost/ Kingdomtide
October 23, 2016
“We walk by faith not by sight.”
Prelude Andante from Concerto for Clarinet in Eb Franz Joseph Haydn
Jim Nordstrom, Trumpet
*Congregation please stand if able
* The Call to Worship Psalm 91: 11-16 Pg. 811
* Hymn The Hidden Source of Calm Repose No. 153
* Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joy and Prayer Concerns
(Please sign attendance pads located at the end of pew)
Ministry Moment Taiya Himebauch and Inger Oswald
Unison Prayer
God of discernment and truth, guide us as we listen for your wisdom.
Guide our hearts, that we may receive your love. Guide our minds, that we may accept your challenges. Guide our lives, that we may follow your direction. Guide us with your wisdom and truth. Amen
Morning Prayer – Pastoral Prayer - Lord’s Prayer
Choral Prayer Response Lead Me Lord No. 473
Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness;
make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only,
that makest me dwell in safety.
Alleluia Choir Peace Like a River/Amen arr. Eugene Butler
Children’s Message
The Offering of Our Gifts
Offertory I Will Call Upon the Lord O’Shields
Youth Choir
* Doxology (No. 95), Blessing
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
* Hymn We Walk by Faith (TFWS) No. 2196
9:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Anthem Shepherd Me, O God Mark Hayes
Scripture II Corinthians 4:16 – 5:7
Message “Finding Our Way: The blessing of uncertainty”
Rev. Evans C. Bentley
* Hymn Just a Closer Walk with Thee (TFWS) No. 2158
The Light of Christ Leads Us In To the World
Benediction Shalom Cheverim Israeli Melody
Youth Choir
Translation: Peace, farewell, my friends, till we meet again
* Congregational Response Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
St. Paul’s Staff
Pastor: Evans C. Bentley
Office Manager: Susan Paterson
Director of Music: John C. Tyner
Organist: Inger Oswald
Director of Children’s Choirs: John Fedosky
Christian Education Director: Alisha Cooley
Youth Leader: Willie Lass & Kelly Vergowven
Liturgists:
9:00 a.m. – Vicky Johnson
11:00 a.m. – Willie Lass
Ushers:
9:00 a.m. – Jerry Sampsel, Jim Davis, Kyle Cooley
Jeff Weaver, Ken Vergowven
11:00 a.m. – Dave Drumm, Robin Simonson,
Jane Drum, Alisha Cooley
Acolytes:
9:00 a.m. – Alexis Jay & Kyle Leask
11:00 a.m. – Sophia & Kathryn Short
Worship attendance last Sunday – 182
Budget Information:
Expenditures: $261,022
Income 236,215
Endowment Income and
2015 Carryover used: 24,807
Announcements
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers for healing, Dan Hartong
recovering from surgery and Henry Heintz, home with hospice care.
The Chancel flowers are given in memory of loved ones from Jerry,
Shirley and Bryan Spence.
Childcare is provided for children, 4 years old and younger in the
nursery on Sundays during worship service.
A HUGE thanks to all who helped with the book sale by donating
books, buying books, working in sales or helping to move the books
around. Eve Circle and the St. Paul’s family raised over $900. which will
be used for projects around the church and community. Special thanks to
Obie and Kelly for all their help with set up, moving books and cleanup;
we couldn’t have done it without you!
Part of what makes St. Paul’s so special is to be welcomed at the door
each Sunday. Please take a look on the bulletin board for the Greeters
schedule and choose a day to be one of the special people everyone is
happy to see! Thank you. Connie Lass
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday
evenings. If you have any questions, call Carol Geal at 289-2765.
Christ’s Kids midweek program for children in 1st through 6th grades is on
Wednesday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meal, lesson, activities
and children’s choirs are included! All children are welcome! Leaders
wanted! Meal preparers wanted! See Alisha Cooley for details.
Are you hearing the call? We welcome you to serve with Christian
Education by leading a class, short term study, and midweek programs.
Looking for your ministry? We have the resources! We are called to make faithful disciples in our congregation. Prayerfully consider your
participation. See Alisha Cooley or Rev. Bentley to serve.
Take a look at the details and let Taiya know if you are interested in
these Opportunities for congregational participation in UCare.
· November 3rd – Pet Halloween Party – Share the joy of your pet
and others by dressing them in a Halloween costume (Tip! They
will be on sale after Halloween)
· November 17th – Basketball Clinic – We are looking to expand our
gym volunteer staff for this event. Please let Taiya Himebauch or
Willie Lass know if you could assist youth with basic basketball
skills. This is a UMYF leadership opportunity as well.
· December 8th – Holiday Party – If you are willing to make a
holiday treat for the kids, that would be much appreciated! We
usually have 15 youth at the most.
· Coming in 2017, we also plan to offer another Hobby Night. The
first one was a huge success, I welcome any suggestions or new
ideas from the last time.
Thank you so much. Also, if you see the event on Facebook, even if you
cannot attend, please share the event to spread the word.
Linda Voss, longtime St. Paul’s member, is looking for someone to pick
her up occasionally for the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. She lives
in River Park Plaza, 20 N. Roessler St., Monroe, and does not drive. If
interested in providing this service, contact Judie Wiseman, 241-3466.
UMYF Update: Cedar Point was “awesome” as a beautiful day and
crowded park made for a bit of a wait, but the fun was the same: Great!
Sunday UMYF will decorate the “Haunted Hallway” for Trunk or Treat
next Wednesday. Join Us!
Worship Committee is moving its meeting day to the first Tuesday of the
month starting in December. The November meeting will still be on
Tuesday, November 8th at 7 p.m. in the library. This will allow for better
participation by not being at the same time other meetings. Meeting dates
for the remainder of the year: Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb.7, Mar 7, Apr
4, May 2. Come and share your passion for Worship!
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, October 23, 2016
9:00 a.m. – Worship
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes
11:00 a.m. – Worship
Monday, October 24, 2016
7:00 p.m. – Board of Trustees –Roofing Bid Discussion
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
6:00 p.m. – Community Dinner
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
5:30 p.m. – Trunk or Treat
6:15 p.m. – Praise Ringers
6:30 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study
7:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, October 27, 2016
10:00 a.m. – Sounds of Joy Community Singers
Sunday, October 29, 2016
9:00 a.m. – Worship
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes for all ages
11:00 a.m. – Worship
6:00 p.m. – UMYF
Trunk or Treat: Wednesday October 26,2016, 5:30 p.m.
We’ll begin with a potluck dinner – bring a dish (or two) to share and
your own table service. Games and “trick or treating” from the
‘trunks’ in St. Paul’s parking lot will follow. Decorate your trunk and
hand out your candy! The Christ’s Kids and children’s choirs will not
meet. For more information, call the church office, 242-3000.