PENTECOST 22Ndsunday& HOLY COMMUNION

PENTECOST 22ndSUNDAY& HOLY COMMUNION

11/05/2017 10:00 am

**************************************************************************A special word of welcome to our first time guest! We are happy you joined us in worship today. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to worship with us each Sunday and to participate in other activities and services here.

Please stand for acts of worship designated with an asterisk (*). Any who prefer may “rise up” in spirit only, if physically standing presents difficulties.

GATHERING

CHIMES CALLING US TO PREPARE FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE “Wade in The Water” Matthew Burton, Soloist

Nancy Cook, Organist

Welcome and Announcements Pastor and Congregation

(The prayer station in the back of the sanctuary is available for lighting a candle

or leaving a prayer note any time before, during, or after worship).

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

(Thank you for completing the yellow half sheet in the bulletin and dropping it in the offering plate. Let’s greet those around us with words of welcome and peace.)

*CALL TO WORSHIP:God’s faithful promises!Leader and People

L:Behold, I am making you my promise; believe, and be clothed with power from on high;

P: your Spirit is rushing upon us upon us with power; you wind is filling this house with heavenly blaze;

L: My promise is sent to you, you children and to all who stand far away from me;

P: May your tongues of fire rest upon all flesh! Make us see visions, and make us dream dreams; help us take heart, and hear your prophecies anew with repentant heart! Amen!

*Opening HYMN #454 Open My Eyes, That I May See

INVOCATION: Congregation

Creator and Eternal God, you have graciously raised up priests, prophets, pastors and evangelists to proclaim your truth over the falsehood in this world. We acknowledge with deep regret the misrepresentations of some who claim be to your servants. Merciful God, if you would ever change our world, you will need to forgive and change us. Revive and make us a people of your own!A people equipped not merely for work, but good work; a people prepared not merely for life, but a faithful life; a people united not merely in spirit, but in a gracious spirit; and a people inspired not merely by love, but an unconditional and unchangeable love. Merciful God, send us your Spirit and change us for the sake of Your Son, our Savior and Friend,who models what it means to be your child, even Jesus Christ. Amen!

PRAISE TEAM

APPROACHING THE LORD’S TABLE - Pastor and Congregation

POST COMMUNION PRAYER:

We thank you, GOD, for inviting and sharing with us this table where we have known the presence of Christ, and have received all of Christ’s gifts. Strengthen our faith, increase our love one for another, and let us show forth your praise in our lives through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend. Amen!

*PRAISE SONG Led by Praise Team

GOD’S WORD IN SCRIPTURES

New Testament: 1Timothy 1: 12-17

Reader: This is the word of God for the people of God,

Cong: Thanks be to God

Choir Anthem “Great is My Faithfulness” Nancy Cook, Organist

Gospel: Luke 19: 1-10

Reader: This is the word of God for the people of God,

Cong: Thanks be to God

WITNESSING TO THE WORD

Theme:The WORST bankruptcy, Spiritual…..

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Pastor

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 trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass 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.

FWS HYMN #2164 Lord Prepare Me (Sing twice)

*SENDING FORTH IN GOD’S LOVE AND CARE/ BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE

Thank you for being a part of today’s worship experience.

Rest assured God loves you, and so do we!

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

745 Main Street - Racine, Wisconsin 53403

(262) 633-7632 (Church) - (262) 497-4370 (Pastor's Cell Phone)

Email: - Website:

Pastor: Rev. Jakes VokerAdministrative Assistant: Liza Michna

Nancy Cook: Organist Jeff Fernholz: Treasurer

Sue Mills: Parish Visitor Connie Boehm: Liturgist Jeanne Whiteside: Media Coordinator Dennis Clay: Pianist

Joy McClelland: Custodian Nancy Cook: Choir Director

Family & Nurture Coordinator

***COMING UP VERY SOON!!***

Our Charge Conference is scheduled for Tuesday 5th December 2017 at 7:p.m in the Fellowship Hall. The Rev. Dr. Don Francis will be presiding. As usual, all those in leadership positions that report to the Charge Conference, please begin and complete your reports by Wednesday 15th November2017. Remember, the system of reporting has changed from papers to online! If you have not received the online information, please let either Liza or me know so we can make it available. Moreover, if don’t have asset to inter computer/internet, ask Liza to down load the forms for you. Please return the filled out forms to Liza so she can enter the information on the District’s website.

Thanks for all you do on behalf Jesus Christ through our congregation. May God Almighty continue to increase you in strength and wisdom in the name of Jesus Christ.

JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR PARISH AND THE WORLD

Continued strength and healing in Liza Reed’s family.

Amy Burlingame has been diagnosed with a tumor on her bile duct. Prayers appreciated.

Prayers and concerns for Chuck Harmon.

Prayers for health and healing for David Barwig, who’s been diagnosed with lymphoma, Beth Michael’s brother.

bPrayers for healing and direction with health issues for Laurie Lewis.

Thoughts and prayers for Linda Tremelling’s mom Rose.

Prayers for Reyond to work harder to do right by God.

Prayers for health and healing with on going health issues for Pat Held’s daughter.

Thoughts and prayers for health and healing for Jayne’s sister Cathy who has been diagnosed with breast cancer for a 2nd time.

Prayers of strength and healing for Charlene Goar, re-occurrence of cancer.

Prayers of healing for Rick Fornal, re-occurrence of cancer.

Please pray for Tina Walz’s sister and aunt with health concerns.

OUR RECORD LAST WEEK

Worship Attendance 10:00 am - 53

Plate/Pledges $68.84

Spaghetti Dinner $1,312.00

COMING THIS WEEK

Today, Sunday, November 5

9:00 am – FFRANK Breakfast

1:00 pm – Keith Griffin Pokemon League

5:00 pm – Casa de Dios Worship Service

Monday, November 6

6:30 pm – Casa de Dios Bible Study

Wednesday, November 8

Noon – Kiwanis

6:00 pm – Choir Practice

7:30 pm – Young Adult Dinner & Discussion

Saturday, November 11

Noon – Sack Lunch Program, First Presbyterian

LOOSE CHANGE OFFERINGfor November will benefit the Veteran Village in Racine. Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin is dedicated to giving a hand up to the men and women who defend our freedoms. The James A. Peterson Veteran Village is a transitional housing program for homeless veterans.Todayall are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony announcing the grand opening of the Village from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at 1624 Yout Street, Racine. Tour the veteran facility and enjoy refreshments with our Veterans!

FOOD BANK ITEMfor November will be cake mixes. Bring your donation to church any time and place it in the crate near the entry doors. Thank you for your support of our food pantries.