November 5, 2017 All Saints Sunday

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1 November 5, 2017 All Saints Sunday Rev. Dr. C. Dennis Shaw, Pastor 985 East South, Sandy, Utah Hilltop Hashtag is #H2UMC Hearing assist devices and large print bulletins available, see an usher. Please silence your cell phones and all other electronic devices.

2 Order of Worship Indicates that congregation will stand Welcome Christine LeBel (9:00) Allen Locke (10:30) Prelude How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place (from A German Requiem) Johannes Brahms ( )/arr. Douglas E. Wagner Opening Prayer Christine (9:00) Allen (10:30) Call to Worship Christine (9:00) Allen (10:30) (Isaiah 25, Psalm 24) by Deborah Sokolove One: The earth and all that is in it belongs to the Holy One. All: Look, here is our God, for whom we have waited. One: This is the Holy One, for whom we have waited. All: Let us be glad and rejoice in our salvation. One: Who shall ascend the hill of the Holy One? All: And who shall stand in this holy place? One: We come, seeking the face of God. All: We do indeed come, seeking. Hallelujah. Amen. Hymn of Praise Hymnal No. 711 For All the Saints (verse 3 - women, verse 4 - choir alone, verse 5 - men) Passing the Peace Pastor Dennis If you have names for the litany of the saints that were not submitted, please legibly write the name on a blank piece of paper found in the pews and hand it to Pastor Dennis or the liturgist Children s Message Susan Dunlap Dismissal of Children Hymnal No. 611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (verse 1) 2

3 Blessings and Concerns Please pray for: Pastor Dennis Bill Johnson (bleeding on the brain) All those whose names were circulated through the prayer chain Community Invocation Christine (9:00) Allen (10:30) (Psalm 24, Revelation 21) by Deborah Sokolove Faithful Redeemer, you are the beginning and ending of all things. You promise to wipe away every tear, that death and mourning will be no more. You make your home among us, and abide with us as our God. Teach us to live as the saints you call us to be, that we may truly be your people, living and doing your will, in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen. Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer Pastor: Lord in your mercy, People: hear our prayer. Pastor Dennis Refrain The Faith We Sing No Holy Ground Scripture Reading Psalm 24:1-6 from the Common English Bible Cheryl Gentle Refrain The Faith We Sing No Holy Ground Scripture Reading Psalm 24:7-10 from the Common English Bible Becky Elliston Refrain The Faith We Sing No Holy Ground Scripture Reaching Christine (9:00) Allen (10:30) Isaiah 25:6-8 from The Message 3

4 Refrain The Faith We Sing No Holy Ground Scripture Reaching Isaiah 25:9-10 from The Message David Fleming Refrain The Faith We Sing No Holy Ground Scripture Reading Revelation 21:1-6a from the Complete Jewish Bible Pastor Dennis Refrain The Faith We Sing No Holy Ground Anthem Sanctuary Singers (9:00) Chancel Choir (10:30) Carrie Wetzel, violin The Clouds' Veil text and music by Liam Lawton/arr. John McCann Litany of the Saints Liturgist: Hear us, O God. People: your mercy is great. Sharing the Lord s Supper The Faith We Sing No a & d If you have a gluten intolerance or prefer not to dip your bread, please come to the rail for gluten-free bread and individual cups. Communion Hymns: "Shall We Gather at the River" UMH 723 (verses 1,3, and 4); "For the Bread Which You Have Broken" UMH 614 (verses 1-3); "Eat This Bread" UMH 628 Offertory Pié Jesu trad. Latin/Mary Lynn Lightfoot Youth Choir Doxology Hymnal No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 4

5 Prayer of Dedication Christine (9:00) Allen (10:30) Hymn of Dedication Hymnal No. 680 "Father, We Praise Thee" Benediction Pastor Dennis Tolling of the Bell Allen Locke (9:00) Kiara Singh (10:30) Going Forth hymntune SINE NOMINE by Ralph Vaughn Williams ( ) arr. Charles Callahan Serving in Worship Today Pastor... Pastor Dennis Shaw Music Director... Roberta Shimensky Accompanist... Katie Houts Chancel Flowers provided today by: Dave & Jackie Huff in celebration of their anniversary Flowers are ordered from Sky Floral

6 In Loving Memory Greg Myers father Everett Myers Mike Hintze s mother Doris Hintze Kathy Wheeler s aunt Ruth Pettine Kathy Wheeler s cousin Donald Wheeler Virginia Harris s sister Elizabeth Sweet Jen Strickland s friend Leroy Simon Amy Fleming s mother Sarah Nowlin Mary Tiedeman s friend Dorine Sill Mary Tiedeman s friend Ruth McLeod Mary Tiedeman s friend Kristin Adams Mary Tiedeman s friend Lorraine Berg Mary Tiedeman s cousin Jane Moore Lana Crichton s friend Benjamin Shettsline Jen Hines s co-worker Helen Piep Hines family friend Shawna Baird Jon Hines sister Helen Hines Barry Bryan Hendrickson s Uncle Lynn L. Leigh Joan Hendrickson s cousin-in-law Jorge Garcia Debbie Cantrell s uncle Armond Alberico Tom & Marty Ferraro s son Drew Ferraro Pat Shaw s friend Garnik Simonian Pat Shaw s cousin Howard Trickey Trina Roundy s brother-in-law Marty Meousek Jed Roundy s uncle Bob Roundy Jan Woodmansee s mother Mary Long Jan Woodmansee s classmate John Struck Jan Woodmansee s former boss Duane Briggs Jan Woodmansee s uncle Russell Long Mike Montoya s former boss Eugene Devenport Mike Montoya s ex-wife Cindy Montoya Lola Thomb s friend Sophia Arambula Bob Hensley Dorothy Tanner Luba Adams Yamandu Acosta Paula Smith 6

7 Announcements Be sure to check the bulletin boards in Fellowship Hall and outside the office for more information. First Time at Hilltop? We are so glad you decided to worship with us today and extend you a very special welcome. Please stop by the welcome center outside the sanctuary following worship so we can get to know you. Also please sign the friendship pads as they come down the pew. We won t bombard you with mail and calls, but we do want to follow up and thank you for coming. Rescue Mission We are looking for volunteers to serve dinner at the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake on November 9. No special training required, just a servant-like heart. Meet at the Mission by 7:20 pm, listen to our Praise Band, proceed downstairs to serve. We are usually finished with clean-up by 9:00. If you can be a blessing here, sign up on the hallway Bulletin Board or contact David Huff, huff_david@comcast.net. Priscilla Circle Priscilla Circle will meet Monday, November 12 at 7:00 in the Ada Room. Sandy McCormick will lead a program about John Wesley s Methodism. All women are invited. Am I Ready for Disaster? Shelter in place, drive away, or walk away. Following a disaster, these are your only options. Come discover the best choice for you and your family, as Jeffory Mulcahy, Sandy City Emergency Manager, shares experiences and lessons that will help you recover more quickly and comfortably, following a disaster event. Please plan to join the Hilltop UMM Next Saturday, November 10th, for their monthly breakfast and meeting. Breakfast starts at 8:30 and the speaker will begin at 9:00. Everyone is invited. We request a $5 donation if eating breakfast. Please RSVP to Rob Garrison (garrisonjr@gmail.com) if you plan to attend. 7

8 Coats, Hats, Gloves The Rescue Mission is in need of these warming items now. If you have some, please drop them off in Fellowship Hall in the big basket. Early winter weather has caught them off-guard. Beginner Ringers A class for beginner bell ringers, grades 2nd-6th (and any adults) is held on Mondays, 5-6:00 pm. Hope this day and time works better for ringer want-2-bs. Contact Marilyn, whitemar@frii.com, with your questions. Sunday Coffee Fellowship Date Host Group Families Today Team Goodart (I-L) Nov 11 Team Day (M-P) The letters in the parentheses represent the first letter of last names. If your name falls within the range, please bring food to share for coffee fellowship on your Sunday. Thank you! Utah Human Race Join the Hilltop Methodist team and support the Utah Food Bank, at their annual "Utah Human Race" Thanksgiving morning. Go to and scroll down to click on "Human Race" to register. We are registered in the 5K (3.1 miles) category, and most of us will be walking, although if you run by all means join us (and you can wait for us at the end). Got plans? Donate to our team and support the Food Bank. For more information, contact Susan Dunlap at sdunlap28@hotmail.com. Children s Sunday School Update Beginning November 4 th children ages 4 years 5 th grade will be meeting in a one-room Sunday school class with Miss Taylor and Miss Trina. Class will meet in Room S103 (Miss Taylor s room). Parents please remember to sign-in and sign-out your children. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Strickland at or cyministries@hilltopumchurch.org. 8

9 Youth Group Dennis Dickerson from the Rescue Mission will share with us about the organization s mission and outreach. We will also hear first-hand from student who is part of the Rescue Mission s Recovery Program about what it is like to live on the streets of Salt Lake. Happenings E-Note If you would like to receive weekly e-notes highlighting upcoming events, please send your request with your address to office@hilltopumchurch.org. Inspiring Donations Every time you shop at Smith s, the grocery will put aside funds for Hilltop missions. But not if you haven t gone online to register that you want Hilltop to be your charity. HUMC s organization number is Please register HUMC to receive this little bonus; it s very easy. Coffee Fellowship Coordinators WANTED: Person(s) to recruit, schedule, and coach host teams and ensure supplies are available. If you re a fan of coffee fellowship time, this just might be a service opportunity for you. Meghan and Sione are happy to coach you to success until you take over in January. If interested please contact the office at office@hilltopumchurch.org Music News Today's offertory is sung in Latin, translated: Merciful Jesus Lord, grant to them rest. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, grant them rest everlasting. Next Sunday, November 11, at 5:00 pm: Fall Festival of Faith - Hilltop hosts this annual interfaith event shared by Cottonwood Presbyterian, St. John the Baptist Catholic, and Hilltop UMC. Choirs and congregational song; free and open to the public. Please bring donations of non-perishable food items for Crossroads Urban Center. 9

10 Help Out a Friend Vern Rosenstiel is seeking some help with a little work at his house. The insurance company is giving him some grief over some exterior paint that is coming off. He is in no shape to be doing the repairs himself. If any could pitch in, Vern would love to talk to you. Give him a call: Vern has been the backbone of the Hilltop UMM for many years and it would be a good thing to give him a hand. The Building All persons wishing to use any space in the building must submit a building use request form (found in the office above the counter) to the Administrative Coordinator (Leigh Anne). Crossroads Thrift Store Donations A few actions on your part would be helpful: 1) if you have a carload of stuff to donate, please go ahead and drive it down to store and unload it there W Indiana Ave, SLC. If it s a few items, feel free to leave them at the church. 2) Please bag the donations that you re going to put in the bins. Thank you! Crossroads Urban Center Foods of the month for October are canned meals (ravioli, spaghettios). Thrift store items of the month are blankets. Please leave your donations in the black bins in the hallway near the kitchen. Hilltop Children's Choir Hilltop Children's Choir rehearsals have begun! Children in grades 1-5 are always welcome to join us for fun, hands-on rehearsals on Thursday evenings, 6:15-7:15pm. We incorporate percussion, Orff, handchimes, and drama as we learn about music and explore our voices. Contact director Katie Houts with any questions: katie.houts@gmail.com Nametags Wearing our nametags helps all of us get to know each other better. If you have a nametag, please wear it during worship and fellowship. If you don t have one, we will be happy to provide one for you. Please get a note to the office to order you one. 10

11 Paper Recycling Bin Bring your junk mail, magazines, newspapers, and cardboard boxes to be recycled and make money for missions. Drop your paper products in the lively painted bin at the back of the parking lot. Every month the bin reaches a ton of good recyclables, Hilltop earns $15. Christ Centered Yoga Every Saturday at 9:00 am in room the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome. Donations accepted. Contact Robin Dale: medicinemom1@q.com Prayer Requests You may request prayers for yourself or a loved one to be lifted up during worship. Look for prayer request cards in the pew racks. Fill one out and hand it to Pastor Dennis or the liturgist during the Passing of the Peace. He will share appropriate prayer requests during the blessings and concerns portion of worship. The prayer requests will be added to the prayer chain on Monday and included in the next Sunday bulletin (unless you mark that you d like it kept private). You may also the office during the week. Order Chancel Flowers Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or show appreciation with a flower arrangement for the chancel. Arrangements are $15 and can be ordered by signing the book on the north table in Fellowship Hall. Make checks payable to Hilltop UMC and write flowers in the memo line. You may take your flowers following the 10:30 worship service. Emergency Contacts The Special Care Ministry Team is working to collect the names and phone numbers of persons we can contact in case anyone in our congregation has an emergency or is hospitalized. Please submit your name and the name of your designated person and his or her phone number to the church office. This information will be stored in our church database. 11

12 This Week s Calendar Highlights Sunday, November 4 Sunday School...9:00 am Worship, All Saints Sunday... 9:00 and 10:30 am Culture of Renewal Team Meeting... 12:15 pm Joyful Ringers Rehearsal... 3:30 pm Youth Group and UEUMYs... 4:30 pm Monday, November 5 Beginner Ringers... 5:00 pm Hallelujah Bells Rehearsal... 6:30 pm Stewardship Meeting... 7:00 pm United Methodist Women Board Meeting... 7:00 pm Cub Scouts... 7:00 pm Monday School with Pastor Dennis... 7:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal... 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 6 Praise Band Rehearsal... 6:30 pm Conscious Contact AA Meeting... 7:00 pm Venture Crew :00 pm Alanon Meeting... 7:30 pm Worship Team Meeting... 7:30 pm Wednesday, November 7 United Methodist Men s Breakfast...8:00 am Women s Bible Study...9:30 am Diggin the Bible... 12:00 pm Shawl Ministry... 1:00 pm Girl Scout Troop :00 pm Staff Parish Relations Committee... 7:00 pm Boy Scouts... 7:30 pm Thursday, November 8 Leadership Selection & Development... 6:00 pm Hilltop Children s Choir Rehearsal... 6:15 pm ASU Girl Scouts... 6:30 pm Chancel Choir/Sanctuary Singers Rehearsal... 7:30 pm Friday, November 9 Rescue Mission Service... 7:00 pm Voice Class... 7:30 pm Saturday, November 10 United Methodist Men s Monthly Breakfast...8:30 am Christ Centered Yoga...9:00 am Carillon Belles Rehearsal...9:30 am 12