Service of Worship ~October 9, 2016

Before worship speak to God. During worship let God speak to you.

After worship speak to one another.

Announcements

Stewardship Message - Cindy Nickerson.

Prelude: The Cuckoo — Daquin

This is the weather the cuckoo likes.
And so do I,.

When showers betumble the chestnut spikes.
And nestlings fly.

- Thomas Hardy

* Hymn #441 Awake, Awake to Love and Work

Call to Worship: Psalm #84, hymnal page 656

Invocation and Lord’s Prayer

Lord God, Who made the earth and every living creature, help us to treat with compassion the animals entrusted to our care, that they may not suffer from our neglect nor become victims of any cruelty; and grant that in caring for them we may find a deeper understanding of Your love for creation, through Jesus Christ, our Lord in whose name we pray: 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.

Reading:Genesis 1:20-23, Page 1

Lay Reader: Bob Shea

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.

Congregation: Thanks be to God.

Anthem: Morning Has Broken — Farjeon/Stevens

Reading: from A Rosary of Things Beautiful - Harry Youlden *Hymn # 35 All Things Bright and Beautiful

Giving Our Money as a Symbol of Our Self-giving Offertory: 0 For the Wings of a Dove — Mendelssohn

And I say, "Oh that I had wings like a dove! I -would fly away and be at rest.

Psalm 55:6

Doxology: (#562) 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

Reading: from The Bird of Light — John Hay

Anthem: Something Told the Wild Geese — Rachel Field/Shel Porterfield Reading: Matthew 6:25-34, page787

Anthem: His Eye is on the Sparrow — Gabriel/Bennett

Reading: Hope is the Thing With Feathers - Emily Dickinson

* Hymn #32 God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale

Conversation on Creation Care

Anthem: The Lone, Wild Bird Southern Folk Tune Reading: God Told the Birds - Danette Kettwich *Hymn #478 I'llFly Away

Benediction

Organ Postlude: Psalm147 Marcell

*All those who are able, please stand.

Today there is a Church Committee Meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Deacon of the Day: Wendy McKay. Greeter: Bob and Linda Macallister Ushers:Priscilla Wallace and Wendy McKay.

The Altar Flowers are given by Pam Quilter in memory of her mom, Barbara Quilter Pattendorf. I hope you’re finally at peace.

We Remember in Prayer: Elaine Kelley, Casey Underwood, Nola Miles Johnson Mary Lou Brier, Wendy McKay’s mum, and our former sexton, Dan Jacobs.

October 13th – Finance Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m.

October 23rd - 100th Anniversary Committee meeting at 11:30 p.m.

Mission of the Month: Last year we were pleased to continue the Dress A Live Doll for the Salvation Army that had been supported in the past by The Women’s Fellowship. We will continue with this again, but are extending it for two months

in hope of collecting enough funds to dress several more children for the Holidays. The Salvation Army supplies us with the first name and ages of children, and the Mission Committee purchases clothing and a few toys for each child. The gifts are

then wrapped and taken to the Salvation Army for them to distribute. This is a worthwhile endeavor to help make a Merry Christmas for many children. The Mission Committee also reminds everyone to bring their non-perishable food items to Church on the first Sunday of each month, for distribution to the Salvation Army.

The Friendly Thrift Shop will be starting a new Senior Discount Day! Starting on Thursday, October 6th we’ll be having a 20% discount on every purchase that’s $5.00 or more! To qualify you must be 60 plus! Come any day that we’re open, but try us out on your special day all year round. Also, please remember we are in need of paper bags – all sizes and all types!

YOGA – Please note that the Yoga sessions are now being held in Baldwin Hall on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:00

Ladies Save the Date! – October 22nd from 9:30 – 11:30 will be a retreat upstairs “Live in the Moment. It’s Good for You!

Christmas Commons Workshop – is now meeting on Tuesdays from 10:00-2:00 in the Craft Room downstairs.

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