THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF AUBURN Sunday, November 9, 2014

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF AUBURN
Sunday, November 9, 2014
WE LISTEN TO THE WORD
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
PRE SERVICE MUSIC:
Organ Selections
‘Fantasia on America’
ACT OF PRAISE:
Psalm 78:1-4 (w/response)
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON:
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Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
E. Broughton
‘Whom Will You Serve?’
SERMON:
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(Please indicate your presence by signing the pew pad. Your comfort is important to us,
please choose to sit or stand as you able)
‘The Summons’
HYMN:
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WE RESPOND IN FAITH
‘In Sacred Memory’
QUIET PRELUDE:
D. Moore
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: People of God, listen: the Lord has done marvelous things.
People: Teach your children all that God has done so that they may live in hope and
die in peace.
*HYMN OF PRAISE:
‘Awesome God’
‘Cry of My Heart’
‘Guide My Feet’
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*PRAYER OF INVOCATION:
Eternal God, you are our hope and our salvation, for in Jesus Christ you have
conquered death. Baptized in him, we are raised to new life. Increase in us our faith
and keep us watchful, that we may welcome Christ with joy when he comes to set the
whole world free. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
ANTHEM:
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
‘Here I am Lord’
Wesleyan Singer &
Auburn Bell Ringers
THE SERVICE OF GIVING:
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
THE OFFERTORY
‘God Bless America’
(The Congregation is asked to stand and sing along)
*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.
Irving Berlin
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*PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Gracious God, receive our gifts, tokens of thanks for your extravagant blessings, signs
of trust in your coming reign of justice, peace, and love; in Jesus’ name. Amen.
THE SERVICE OF PRAYER
SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is 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
CHORAL RESPONSE
*CLOSING HYMN:
‘Together We Serve’
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WE DEPART TO SERVE
BENEDICTION
(Please be seated)
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
OF AUBURN
*A Reconciling Congregation
CHORAL BENEDICTION ‘Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing’
*POSTLUDE:
‘God of Our Fathers’
R. Hughes, tune: G. Warren
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*CONGREGATION STANDS - if you are physically able
UMH = The United Methodist Hymnal (red) TFWS = The Faith We Sing (black)
Large print hymnals and bulletins along with assisted-listening devices are
available at the Visitor’s Booth, or an usher would be glad to provide you with
either or both.
Contact Information for Pastor Jackie: Pastor Jackie has Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday from 9 to noon for office hours unless a district meeting is scheduled on one
of those particular days. Please note that the email address for Pastor Jackie here at the
Church will be: jlbrannen1957@gmail.com Home Phone No.: 753-1275 and Cell: 2422770.
Parts of the Liturgy this morning was taken from ‘Feasting on the Word’, Editor Kimberly Bracken Long
MEDITATION
How would it change your life if you were to wait expectantly for the return
of Christ.?
The United Methodist Church of Auburn is an intergenerational Christian
Community whose mission is to embody Christ’s love through a commitment to
serve God by fulfilling the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our
congregation and of our local and global communities.
Rev. Jacquelyn Brannen, Pastor
Worship Service
Sunday, 8:30 a.m.
Sunday. 10:00 a.m.
THIS WEEK IN OUR CHURCH
Staff Directory
email: office@auburnmethodist.org
Web Site: auburnmethodist.org
Pastor: Rev. Jacquelyn Brannen
Parsonage: 753-1275 Cell: 242-2770
email: jlbrannen1957@gmail.com
Secretary: Joan Spitzform
Church Office: 782-3972
Organist: Norma Rice-Gould
Choir Director: Kary Coffin
WELCOME TO ALL
Welcome to our church! We are so glad you decided to worship with us this day. We are a
Reconciling United Methodist Church that is passionate about serving God. We love
inspiring worship services and are committed to diversity. We believe that all persons are
of sacred worth.
As brothers and sisters in Christ, we covenant to follow his example of unconditional love,
compassion and justice in our mission and ministry. Therefore, we welcome and nurture
the full participation of people of every age, heritage, ethnic origin, sexual orientation,
economic status, faith background, family structure, gender identity, marital status, race,
social standing and varying capability.
We strive to fully embody the mission of the United Methodist Church to open hearts,
minds and doors to everybody. We invite you to worship with us knowing that you are
loved exactly as you are.
This Week’s Liturgist:
Next Week’s Liturgist:
Joel Irish
Lois Beechum
SUNDAY, November 9th
9:45 a.m.
Prayer Circle
10:00 a.m.
Worship
11:00 a.m.
Fair Workshop
11:00 a.m.
Finance Committee
6:00 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
MONDAY, November 10th – Beacon Deadline
5:00 p.m.
Solutions Group
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Bell Choir
7:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY, November 11
11:00 a.m.
Gold Age Club Luncheon
6:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Troop 1606
WEDNESDAY, November 12th
7:15 a.m.
Rotary Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Music Together
6:00 p.m.
Wesleyan Singers
6:00 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
THURSDAY, November 13th
10:00 a.m.
Faith Journey
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Cub Scout Den 2
6:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Cub Scout Wolf
6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, November 14th
10:15 a.m.
Music Together
5:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, November 15th
PAGEANT WORKDAY
SUNDAY, November 16th
8:30 a.m.
Worship
10:00 a.m.
Worship
11:00 a.m.
Mission Committee
2:00 p.m.
Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony/Reception
6:00 p.m.
Private Men’s Group
Serenity Group
AA/Alanon
Boy Scout Trp 121
Cub Scout Bear
Cub Scout Den
Boy Scout Troop 111
HIGH STREET FOOD PANTRY: The following items are needed on a weekly basis:
peanut butter, toilet paper, and pasta sauce. Please place items in the grocery cart outside
the sanctuary. If you have questions about the pantry or wish to volunteer, please speak
with Leroy Brown or Eric Howes. Monetary donations to the Food Pantry can be made out
to and sent to: High Street Church Food Pantry, 106 Pleasant Street, Auburn, ME 04210
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: An intergenerational Christmas Pageant entitled: ‘A Simple
Christmas Pageant’ will be held Sunday, December 21st during worship. Non-speaking
roles for the Nativity scene, animals, angels and shepherds are needed. Please mark your
calendars for special pre-pageant events: November 16th – Painting of the Scenery after
Church. December 7th and 14th Rehearsals after Church. Contact: Cherie Downing
AUBURN PRESCHOOL COLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER: We will be collecting
Liquid Soap and Baby Wipes for the Preschool this month. Please put your donations in the
box on the fellowship table. Thank you!
WARM HANDS PROJECT: High Street Congregational Church is looking for volunteers
to help make mittens for youth and children ages 5-15. They can be knitted or fleece. Please
contact Jeanne at High Street Church: 784-1306 ext. 10. Also, see flyer on the fellowship
table.
JEWELRY NEEDED FOR FAIR! The fair needs your ‘jewels’. They can be deposited in
the designated box on the table as you enter the sanctuary. Please donate ASAP to allow
time to prepare jewelry for display. Volunteers are needed to assist with sales, especially
during the first two hours. Contact Wanda Sprague if you would like to participate in this
‘Jewelry Adventure”. Contact Wanda at: wandarers@gmail.com or 783-2711
CHILDREN’S ROOM for the Church Fair is looking for: beads and bells for jewelry
making; white paper plates; white tube socks and stuffing for snowman making; clear or
solid colored ornaments for decorating – thank you!
ADVENT BIBLE STUDY: Bible Saints of Christmas is a 4 week Study. Would you
like to meet some of the faithful who prepared the way for the birth of Christ? Did you ever
wonder what life was like for Mary, or how Ruth figured in prophecy? We will be studying
the relevant portions of the book Christ in His Saints by Rev. Patrick Henry Reardon; he is
an orthodox priest who always brings humor and insight. We start November 30th
following worship (1st Sunday of Advent) and the next 3 Sundays. Bring your own lunch.
Signup sheet is on the table in the Fellowship Hall, and the book will be displayed starting
in November. Facilitator is Rev. Joe Beardsley. FMI call Rev. Beardsley at 441-5939.
CHRISTMAS WREATHS: Orders will be taken for Christmas Wreaths beginning
November 2nd after church. Cost: $9.00 – plain; $16.00 – decorated. Pickup will be
December 6th. For more information, please contact Marjorie Smith at 713-8807
PAINT PARTY: The church will be hosting a paint party on Saturday, December 13th at
2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our instructor will provide step by step instructions to
create a beautiful winter evening scene (see sample on hallway bulletin board). All supplies
are included and you will bring home your masterpiece on a stretched canvas. Seating is
limited, please register with Marissa Deku at 207-754-4865 or deku.marissa@gmail.com to
reserve your seat. The cost is $30.00 for a fun filled afternoon!
ADDRESS FOR CAROL SMITH: If you would like to send a card to Carol, her address
is: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Frances Street, Room 7A12, Boston, MA 02115
HANGING OF THE GREENS: It will soon be time to begin decorating for Advent and
Christmas and we need your participation to ‘dress up’ the church for the holiday. Since the
first Sunday of Advent is in November this year, we need to start the process by Sunday,
November 23rd after church. Folks will meet to put up the Angel Tree and hang the angels,
put up wreaths and greenery. This is a fun time to work together with others in the
congregation to get things ready. There will be a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex
starting on November 2nd where you may sign up to volunteer to help in the annual
preparation for Christmas. Hope to see you there!