Stewardship Thought
In Exodus, the people are a little panicky. Can you blame them? They're in the desert. But God provides manna, the min ha, which is Hebrew for "What is this stuff?" and all is well. In this time of offering let's remember that God provides. Let's all take a deep breath and ignore that lying panic that tells us there's only enough for our country, for our region, for our family. Let's learn to trust God a little more. We might discover that the heavenly manna has been falling all around us.
Meals on Wheels ~ Route 6
Monday, Sept. 25~Linda Wright, Helen Snow
Tuesday, Sept. 26~Dan Robertson, Judy Robertson
Wednesday, Sept. 27~Buddy LeFew, Barbara LeFew
Thursday, Sept. 28~Wallace Nuckols, Scottie Nuckols
Friday, Sept. 29~Jane White, Betty Taylor
Read Ahead
For Oct. 1, 2017 ~ World Communion Sunday ~ Scripture: Exodus 7:1-7 & Psalm 78. The sermon text is Matthew 21:23-32. The message is “Louder Than Words”.
Children and Their Safety are Important at Chestnut Hill UMC
We rejoice that as a church we are able to offer carefully planned, age appropriate care and activities for our children and youth.
Today, children ages 4 and above will stay in the sanctuary for worship.
Nursery is provided for infants and toddlers. The Nursery is located in Classroom 101 (exit through the right side door at the front of the sanctuary, pass through “the Commons,” gothrough the double doors to the Education Building and follow the hallway to the Nursery at the end of the hall on the left).
DIRECTORY OF CHESTNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sharma Lewis / Richmond Area Resident BishopScott Davis / Lynchburg District Superintendent
Liz Ecklund / Minister
Vernie Barrow / Minister Emeritus
Monica Campbell / Administrative Assistant
Will Sperrazza / Director of Music Ministry
Judy Martin / Bookkeeper
Elaine Clarke / Lay Leader
Jody Underwood / Lay Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Chris Glass / Lay Youth Ministry Coordinator
Chestnut Hill
United Methodist Church
Making disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world.
You are welcome at Chestnut Hill UMC.
4660 Fort Avenue ~ Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
Church: 434-239-8423
Pastor’s Cell: 434-258-2934; Pastor’s Home: 434-319-5646
Email Pastor Liz:
~ on the web at chestnuthillumc.net
Find us on Facebook: Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church
Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church
10:30 a.m.~ September 24, 2017 ~ 16thSunday after Pentecost
Our ministry vision for the Virginia Annual Conference is “to be disciples of Jesus Christ who are lifelong learners, who influence others to serve.”
Welcome! Join us in worshiping God!
Welcome and Ministry Announcements
Welcome in the name of Christ our Lord. Please register your attendance,
printing your name, address, phone, and email, when the pew pad is passed to you.
Thank you for silencing cell phones as we gather to worship God.
Invocation
Prelude The Acolytes enter with the light of Christ.
*Call to Worship
Let all who would serve the Lord come this day and worship!
But who will be greatest and who will be least in God's Kingdom?
Jesus taught the first would be last and the last would be first.
Then would the least be made great and the greatest brought low?
To God, each of us is as a lost sheep, to be saved and cherished.
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
*Singing Our Faith #121“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”
Morning Prayer
O God, You are so merciful and gracious to us as You extend to us the offer to enter Your Kingdom whether we come to You early or late in the day. Help us to share Your Love, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen.
Children’s Moments
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
The living water of Christ rushes into our lives, bringing mercy and grace. In this living water, we are washed clean and made whole; we are forgiven and reclaimed by God!
Choral Anthem
Prayer for Illumination Ann Robbins
O God, in Your mercy and Your grace You demonstrated Your love for us through the life of Christ. Help us to hear and see where You would have us spread Your love, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen.
Gospel LessonMatthew 20:1-16 (CEB) Ann Robbins
Old Testament Lesson Exodus 16:2-15 (CEB) Ann Robbins
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Affirmation # 885“A Modern Affirmation”
*Singing Our Faith #2036“Give Thanks”
The Good News “Meeting Moses”
The Giving of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Offertory
*Doxology # 95 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all
Creatures herebelow;praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son,and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
Thywill 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 thineis thekingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*Singing Our Faith # 339“Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast”
*Blessing and Dismissal
*Postlude
We Scatter to Serve God & Neighbor
**This Week’s Calendar**
Sunday, 9/24 / 4:00 p.m. / Kingdom Kids @ Fort Hill UMC4:30 p.m. / “Our Birthright” ~ CHUMC Social Hall
Presented by our Director of Music, Will Sperrazza, on his recent trip to Israel. This will be 45 minutes to 1 hour long. Refreshments to follow.
Tuesday, 9/26 / 9:00 a.m. / Prayer Group
10:00 a.m. / Homeschool First
6:15 p.m. / Brief Staff-Parish Relations Committeemtg
6:30 p.m. / Finance/Trustees Committee meeting
Wednesday, 9/27 / 7:00 p.m. / Choir
Friday, 9/29 / 9:00 a.m. / Homeschool First
Saturday, 9/30 / 9:00 a.m. / Fall Clean-Up of Church Shrubbery
Bring your own clippers, power saw, rakes, and wheel barrels.
11:30 a.m. / Birthday Party (Underwood)
** Looking Ahead on the Calendar **
Sunday, 10/1 / World Commnion SundayTuesday, 10/10 / 10:45 a.m. / Member Care meeting
If you are interested in assisting with maintaining close contacts with our existing parishioners and want to learn how to attract visitors and make new folks welcome, please attend our meeting
Pastor Liz will discuss her beliefs on how to be a more inviting church and give demonstrations on “Shepherding Ministry” to welcome visitors.
Saturday, 10/14 / 3:00 p.m. / Blessing of the Animals
We will bless any pets or animals that you wish to bring. We will accept offerings of money,food or pet supplies for the Lynchburg Humane Society. Please be sure that all pets are controlled - on leashes, reins, in cages or tanks. Also be prepared to clean-up after your pet. This will be a community-wide event.
**In Our Thoughts and Prayers**
Gene Pearson, Rev. Rick Ecklund, Betty Taylor, Emile Feldenzer, Kyle Cyrus, Curtis Roberts, Jody Underwood, Mary Johnson, Johnnie Kinzer, Lloyd Smith, Thelma Hamilton, Shirley Johnson, Charles Moore, Robbie Perrow, Georgia Mason, Rev. MichaelSouthall-Vess, Beverly Franklin, June Crickenberger, John Williams, Lisa Stout, Margaret Hicks, Louise Woody, Gene & Connie Harris, Braelyn Underwood, Arthur Snodgrass, Al & Pat Wood, Bob & Kitty Boswell, Barbara Dunlop, Hylton & Sylvia Glass, Chris Balderson, Carl Hardwick, Helen Fleck, Ken Wood,Doris Finch,Victor Barrow,Susan Tedder, Milton Sowell, Alice Lovelace, Edna Wyatt, William Hicks, VernelleRoupe,Jeanette Almond,AsaFredell, Violet Ellis,Tucker Cole, Rhonda Wilkerson, Joseph Johnson,Chestnut Hill UMC, Military & Families
The Elms of Lynchburg:Frances Callaham, Imogene Scott
Runk & Pratt at Liberty Ridge: Rose Morris
Heritage Green, Daybreak: Delma Scott
Runk & Pratt of Forest: Emily Morris, Shirley Wood
Oakwood Manor (Bedford):Robert Bennett
Please join the clergy of the Lynchburg Downtown Cluster in a covenant to pray for God’s blessing on the mission and ministry of our United Methodist Churches and local mission and ministry endeavors – Peakland, Centenary, Christ Community Fellowship UMC, Fairview/New Bethel, Court Street/Marsh Memorial, Fort Hill, Chestnut Hill, Forest Road, Jackson Street, Heritage, Boonsboro, MeadMemorial, Cove, Park View Community Mission (PVCM), the Society of St. Andrew, the Henry Fork Service Center, and The Garden of Hope (Washington, D.C.)
*If you know of changes that need to be made to the prayer concerns, please contact Monica in the church office.
In the Grocery Cart This Month
Donations for SEPTEMBER: “canned fruit, canned pasta (Ravioli, Beefaroni, Spaghetti with meat balls, etc), baby wipes, and toiletries (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc.)
For October: “Hamburger Helper, Mac and Cheese, and Stove Top Stuffing, Diapers sizes 3 to 6, and Toiletry items.This will assist people through Park View Community Mission.Place donations in the grocery cart, located in the Commons.