GATHERING MUSIC SILENT MEDITATION. Please rise in body and spirit, as you are able

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1 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY November 4, 2018 GATHERING MUSIC SILENT MEDITATION 9:50 AM Please rise in body and spirit, as you are able Facebook Check-in: As you arrive, please check-in on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and

2 PRELUDE WELCOME AND PASSING OF THE PEACE HYMN I ve Got Peace Like a River vs. 1 BLACK 478 CALL TO WORSHIP: One: I looked over Jordan, that river we all will eventually cross... Many: O Lord, what a vision. One: I could see the saints singing and dancing. I saw grandpa fishing in the sea, I heard grandma humming in the kitchen... Many: O Lord, what a vision. One: There were countless others, all faithful disciples, gathered worshiping... That old man who sang solos in the choir, That young man whose life was cut short... Many: O Lord what a vision. One: But the most amazing thing I saw as I looked over Jordan... Many: Yes? Yes? One: Was the man standing in the shallows, smiling, saying Many: "Welcome home." HYMN For All the Saints BLACK 299 PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: Again and again you call us to care for widows and orphans, to advocate for those in prison, to welcome the strangers. Many: God, we hear your call, but all around us we hear the cry that there is not enough for all, and that some are undeserving. One: Again and again you call us to love you with our whole heart, understanding, and strength; such love demands that we seek justice for those who are oppressed, poor, and forgotten. Many: God, we hear your call, but all around us are competing calls of worldly loyalties, political parties, and public acclaim. One: As we prepare our hearts and minds in these days, at times we forget to observe your statutes of compassion and your ordinances of justice. Many: Again, you remind us to follow you so that it may go well for us, our neighbors, our nation, and our world. 2

3 ASSURANCE OF GRACE One: Hear the word of God for this season and all seasons: Do not be afraid! I will never leave you or forsake you. Know that our God who began a good work in us is able to complete it. As we open ourselves to the Spirit of God, may we see more fully the wonder of God already at work in us. And so it is. Amen. GLORIA PATRI 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 LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE Honoring Saints who have transitioned into eternal life: Lawrence Arnold, Florence M. Boughner, Richard Calabrese, Judith A. Dowell, Launa Flatico-Lynch, Joyce Hrehocik, Michelle J. Russell, Helen Saccone, Rhea Schuster & Richard Guder, Tyler Thompson ONE: O God of grace and glory, today we gather to look back and remember the Saints who have brought us to this time and place, and for those who have gone before us. ONE: In grateful remembrance of our loved ones; spiritual parents and grandparents, children, brothers and sisters, relatives, neighbors and friends. ONE: Today as people of faith, we not only look back and celebrate your presence in our lives but we look forward to the reward and to the tomorrow in which death and crying will be no more. ONE: For keeping us faithful in word and deed; for enabling us to recall the special events shared over the years with loved ones. 3

4 ONE: In grateful tribute to those we have known and loved and who have inspired us; for those whom we shall always hold dear in our hearts and our memories. RECOGNITION OF FIFTY YEAR MEMBERS William Beutel, Janet Beutel, Grace Burgess, Grace Green, Ed Fowler, Trudy Fowler CHILDREN S MESSAGE THE LORD S PRAYER (In Unison) NEW TESTAMENT READING 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Pew Bible Page 183, NT ONE: Here ends a reading from God s word. ALL: Thanks be to God, who is still speaking. SERMON MISSION MOMENT: Why I Give Kathy Rennette OFFERING 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. PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison) Thank you, O God, for the gifts of your people. Help us that we rely not on our own understanding in the use of these gifts, but to seek your wisdom. Knowing that as we do, your will be revealed and your people near and far will be blessed. Amen. JOYS AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN Let Us Break Bread Together BLACK 330 4

5 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION We gather as a community to share the bread and the cup Christ offers. All are invited to participate in this holy sacrament. Today, we will receive communion in the pews. Please take the bread and hold it until all are served; we will partake together. Do likewise with the cup of juice. We serve gluten-free Communion at WPUCC. One: Many: One: Many: One: Many: One: Many: God be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to God Most High. It is right to give God thanks and praise. O Holy God...Amen and Amen. Holy, holy, holy, God of love and majesty, the whole universe speaks of your glory, O God Most High. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of our God. Hosanna in the highest! HYMN How Great Thou Art BULLETIN INSERT BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Call to Worship written by Rev. Nathan Decker 5

6 MINISTERS OF GOD S LOVE...Every Member of WPUCC SENIOR PASTOR...Rev. Jason Thompson ASSOCIATE PASTOR...James R. Furry PASTORS EMERITI...Rev. Don Norenberg, Rev. Larry Craig DIRECTOR OF MUSIC...Christopher Venesile, PhD CHURCH ADMINSTRATOR...Linda Ferro LECTOR...Deb Solyan COUNTERS...Pat & Mark Rust, Kathy Rennette WE WELCOME all who are here to worship with us today, especially our children and youth. Please sign the attendance pads and pass the pad to the side aisles, by the windows. PASTOR JASON S office hours are Monday and Wednesday, or by appointment. Pastor Jason can be reached at the church office (216) or WestParkUCCPastor@gmail.com. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Attendance last Sunday was 70 adults and 6 children/youth. Thank you for your offerings of Operating $1,196, OCWM $58, Pink - Neighbors in Need $6, Youth Calendars $112, Children's Plate $22.07, Bridge to the Future $35 COAT DRIVE: During the next few weeks, WPUCC will be accepting new and gently used coats that can be dropped off at the church office. The coats will be made available at no cost to those in need at West Park UCC s November community meal, warming the bodies and lifting the spirits of those most vulnerable during this challenging time of year. Please take a moment to donate your gently used (or new!) winter coat to this worthy cause. Thank you in advance for your participation! The Board of Outreach & Growth PINK ENVELOPE FOR NOVEMBER Strengthen Our Church. Here at West Park UCC, we flourish in the warmth of God s love. Here we find welcome, acceptance, and grace. Gathered by God, we grow and serve and are renewed by the fruit of the spirit. Here we discover a gift too great to be kept to ourselves. We want to spread the love beyond the walls of West Park UCC, which is why this month s pink envelope offering is so important. Called Strengthen Our Church, the November pink envelope offering helps underwrite West Park UCC s operating budget and outreach ministries. It supports programs for all ages and provides much-needed funds for maintaining our buildings and grounds, which house numerous outreach ministries throughout the year including AA, Al-Anon, Recovery International, and a local Mood Disorder Support Group. It also sends the God is Still Speaking Ministry s message of extravagant welcome and inclusivity throughout the Kamm s Corner neighborhood and beyond. 6

7 WE PRAY FOR: Pastor Jason, Janet Gorman, Doug & Kathleen Henderson, George White, Grace Green, Pastor Larry & Christina Craig, Clara Strodtbeck, Jean Clark, Georgia Smith, Lakota Snow, Elmer Rogers, Pat Bunnell, Wanda Paulin, John Ittu, Carol Hunt, Midge Karnatz, Elaine Barry, Geri Frimel, Bob Owens, Shirley and Jay Gardella, Bryan Hrehocik. Victims and families of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, June, Donna, Derald, Dad, Debbie, Chyrel, Cathy, family of Father John Bostwick, Lyda, Mike, Anna, Rachel, Luke, Adam, incarcerated, Terry Thomas, Berry Surmites, Jay Meng, Nancy Pierce, Joan, Kelly, Noah, Paul A., Lou A and Family, Collene Z, Marie K, Janie, Brenda, Joe, Kevin, Lynn, Andy, Isabel, Laurie, JE, Liz, Bea, Donna, Alan, Staci, Roz, Rich, Rosie, Ivonne, Eric, Meli, Leo, Dawn, Bryan, David, Dan, Linda, Julie, George & Sue, Melissa, Christina & Neil, Charlie, Chris, Nathaniel, Carla, Joe, Ron, Cindy, Ken, David, Lanette, Erica, John, Thelma, Debbie & Steve, Sharell & Josh, Shana & grandkids, Larry, Holly Q, Cy and Terri, Bryan, Dave, Jeanne, Frank, Rebecca and Ty. SAFE CHURCH TRAINING - We will host a safe church training workshop after worship on Sunday, November 11 in the parlor for anyone who was not able to make it this summer. This training will not be offered again until June If you wish to work with our children and youth and have not yet attended this workshop, please plan to attend. GOD IS ON THE MOVE! Our Fall collection is cereal boxes. Thanks for your generosity! CALENDARS! The calendars are only $8 available before and after worship, see Sandee Vastag. Profits support the Youth. THINKING AHEAD: Christmas Pageant! We plan to offer a multigenerational (all ages) Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 16, 2018 during the worship service. If you would like to participate and can attend rehearsals, please contact Robin Jessen or Pastor Jason. Thanks! PASTORAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE has been cancelled for today. THE FALL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 FOLLOWING WORSHIP. The purpose of this meeting is to review and vote on the budget proposal for 2019, and to approve the nominations for Officers, Board members, and Delegates for INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE Join us on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. here at West Park UCC for our second annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service. A joint choir will sing, and refreshments after will be hosted by Growth and Outreach. Contact the Board if you would like to help. HANGING OF THE GREENS! Join us after worship on Sunday, November 25 to decorate the Sanctuary and Bartter Hall and prepare for Advent and Christmas. 7

8 THIS WEEK AT WEST PARK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4: ALL SAINTS SUNDAY AND 50 YEAR MEMBERS 10:00 a.m. Worship, Communion & L.I.G.H.T. 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour MONDAY, 11/05: 7:00 p.m. Mood Disorder Support Group, Parlor TUESDAY, 11/06: 7:30 p.m. Recovery, International, Youth Room WEDNESDAY, 11/07: 6:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Choir, Music Room THURSDAY, 11/08: 9:00 p.m. AA Bartter Hall FRIDAY, 11/09: 7:00 p.m. Al- Anon, Parlor SATURDAY, 11/10: 9-12 Work Morning 10:15 p.m. Alpha-Omega AA Bartter Hall 12:00 a.m. Westside Midnight AA Bartter Hall NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11: 10:00 a.m. Worship & L.I.G.H.T. 11:15 a.m. Christian Ed, Growth & Outreach, Trustees West Park United Church of Christ 3909 Rocky River Dr Cleveland, Ohio

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