World Communion Sunday 2016

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1 World Communion Sunday 2016 GLADE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST October 2, 2016, 10:30 a.m.

2 October 2, 2016 ~ a.m. Acknowledging God s Spirit Among Us Glade Matters Shared moments of information and inspiration about our church family Prelude Morning Has Broken (Glade tower Handbell Choir) arr. Douglas E. Wagner Processional Hymn I W ill Trust in the Lord #416 *Call to Worship L: Today, we gather around God's table from near and far P: We are the People of God! L: Though we differ in language, custom, and tradition P: We are brothers and sisters in Christ! L: For there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism P: We are one in God's Spirit! L: We are one and together we remember our Lord Jesus P: For we are the people of Redemption! L: He gave himself up for us, so we could be reconciled to God. P: Come, let us worship the God of our Salvation! *Prayer of Invocation (offered by all) O, Lord, our redeemer: as we are drawn to this place, and at this hour, may your Spirit abide with us, and may you find a home among us. Call us to new hope, and give us eyes to see the coming of your kingdom. When we receive the bread and wine today, call to mind our sisters and brothers throughout the whole wide earth. Empower us to work for justice and peace so that, by your grace and with our efforts, all may one day experience shalom. Amen. 2

3 Time With Children Scripture Reading: Lamentations 1: 1-6; Luke 17: 5-10 L: The word of God for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God! Anthem For the Bread Wren/Horman Sermon We Have What We Need to Move Mountains Hymn We Plant a Grain of Mustard Seed #540 Sharing our Joys and Concerns Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray Silent Prayer Prayer The Prayer Jesus Taught Us 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. We Give Ourselves to God s Will and Care Offertory Gift of Finest Wheat Charles Callahan *Doxology 3

4 The Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Table (Responsively) L: In the silence of the morning, as the new day dawned around the world, P: God s people began to gather for worship amid the sounds of drums or pipes, strings or organs. L: And now we, too, join in this worldwide chorus of those who call upon the name of the Lord. P: On this World Communion Sunday, we remember that the Scriptures are fulfilled as People will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at the table in the kingdom of God. Words of Institution Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy #793 Distribution of the Elements (Communion will be served in the pews. Please take each element as it is passed to you and wait for all others to be served. The pastor will indicate when to receive the given element. Gluten free bread is in the center dish of the bread trays for any who have allergies or health concerns). Post Communion Prayer (Offered by All) Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life and renewed us for your service. God of peace, may this meal, shared in the Spirit with your son Jesus, strengthen us, your people, to engage in peacemaking, to call for restraint, to plead for diplomacy, to urge the use of international law, to halt the endless, downward spiral of violence in all places. Strengthen us, your people, to raise our voices and to act. Amen. *Recessional Hymn There Are Some Things I May Not Know #405 *Benediction Postlude Toccata in F Dieterick Butehude 4

5 Pastor: Music Director: Ushers: Greeters: Lay Reader: Acolyte: Nursery: Communion: Worship Participants Rev. Philip Curran Dr. William Powell III Betty Baggett & Dawn Robinson John & Shirley Poole Ruth Ann Engel Jessica Saylor Patty Green & Garrett Kreimer Joan Hummer, John Poole, Brooks Widder, Ray Hummer and Adam Frederick The altar flowers are given in memory of Harold Roderuck. Harold would have been celebrating his 95th Birthday on October 5th. Given by Linda Powers and her family. Interfaith Housing Authority IHA has changed the landscape of affordable housing through a variety of programs for low to moderate income residents in Maryland and south-central Pennsylvania. Programs include home ownership, rental homes and supportive services. The Housing Matters program provides affordable housing opportunities, financial education, and housing counseling services for the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, and individuals or families with disadvantages and/or disabilities, to give them the knowledge and resources they need to achieve economic stability and a higher quality of life. 5

6 Food Bank Suggestions for October There is a critical need for the following items to replenish the shelves at the food bank: Canned fruit, peas, pasta, tuna, cereal, boxed potatoes, and toilet paper. Other suggested items for October are: Canned pie filling, sweet potatoes, green beans, canned soup, applesauce, corn, stuffing mix & canned cranberry sauce. In addition to food items disposable diapers and wipes along with laundry supplies are always need by GVCS. As well as food donations, cash donations are also accepted by the Glade Valley Community Services at P. O. Box 655, Walkersville, MD Thanks for support this project! The GYG will have their Welcome Back party tonight at 5:30 p.m. Please contact Christy Yingling to let her know if your youth plans to attend. The Worship Committee will meet Monday, October 3, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. The Glade Guild will be selling food at the Zimmerman Estate Sale on October 15th. Fruit Pies, brownies, cookies and other baked items and monetary donations for supplies are needed. Please contact Cathy Widder if you are able to donate baked items or able to help the day of the sale. The Mission and Social Action Committee will meet next Sunday, October 9, 2016, for their October meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Glade UCC is walking Out of the Darkness. Our church will be joining the effort to save lives and bring hope to those affect by suicide. Becky Hommer will be leading the team on October 8th. Contact her for more information. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. 6

7 THIS WEEK AT GLADE Sun., Oct. 2 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 3:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery 5:30 p.m. GYG Welcome Back Party Mon., Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. 4-H Meeting, SH 7:30 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting, FS Tues., Oct. 4 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop Meeting, classrooms Wed., Oct. 5 6:30 p.m. Handbell Practice, SH 7:30 p.m. LDM, classrooms, nursery 7:45 p.m. Choir Practice, FS Fri. Oct. 7 7:30 p.m. LDM Prayer Svc & Youth Discipleship Sun., Oct. 9 9:15 a.m. Christian Ed 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. MSA Meeting, FS 3:30 a.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery 7