The Order of Morning Worship

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2 The Order of Morning Worship November 18, 2018 Traditions Worship 8:30 a.m. We Gather An * invites you to stand, as you are able. Please remember to silence your cell phone. Worship activity bags for children 5 and up are available in the Narthex. Nursery for children Young 5 s and under is available during worship. Gathering Music/Chimes Welcome & Announcements Introit We Have Come into His House Ballinger *Call to Worship Leader: Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet God provides for the basic sustenance of life. People: May our hearts be open to trust you. Leader: Look at the birds of the air; they neither study nor plan nor plot their course, and yet God writes the instinct for migration into their hearts. People: May our eyes be open to see you. Leader: Look at the birds of the air; they neither talk nor vote nor debate their responsibility, yet God weaves them into communities which nurture and defend. People: May our hands be open to serve you. Leader: Oh God, you are worthy of our trust. People: We open ourselves as we worship you together. *Hymn of Praise #694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (red hymnal) Prayer of Confession Lord, we confess that the worry in our lives reveals a lack of trust in you. We have brought unnecessary stress upon ourselves by doing things our way instead of yours. We have tried to make do with our own resources, forgetting that you are the source of everything we need for life. We have relied on our own wisdom, doubting that you will generously give far greater wisdom to all who ask. We have trusted in our own plans for the future, neglecting to commit our ways to you. We have tried to meet the needs of our lives on our own, instead of seeking your kingdom and righteousness first. Forgive us, O Lord, for our lack of trust. Teach us instead to walk in the surpassing knowledge that you are in control. Amen. Words of Assurance Children s Message Pastor Lou Children are invited to join us downstairs in the Hosanna room for our Children in Worship program.

3 Time of Commitment A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures Jeremiah 33:10-11 (TLB) The Lord declares that the happy voices of bridegrooms and of brides and the joyous song of those bringing thanksgiving offerings to the Lord will be heard again in this doomed land. The people will sing: Praise the Lord For he is good and his mercy endures forever! For I will make this land happier and more prosperous than it has ever been before. Song of Praise For the Beauty of the Earth DIX As the choir sings, you are invited to bring your commitment cards forward. We Share the Word A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:25-34 (The Message) Sermon First Things First Rev. Louis Grettenberger Pastoral Prayer The 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 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 Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen We Respond to the Word Offertory Let us Sing Jubilate Deo! Gilpin Response Now Thank We All Our God Prayer of Dedication Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, Who wonderous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; Who from our mothers arms has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ s offering for us. By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. We are Sent Forth *Final Hymn #62 All Creatures of Our God and King (red hymnal) *Benediction/Chimes/Parting Music

4 Sunday, November 18, 2018 Liturgists: (8:30) Kay Cansfield (10:30) Rich Cole Music: Chancel Choir Sound Board Operators: (8:30) Don Woodward (10:30) Blair Miller Ushers: (8:30) Dick & Shirley Good, Bob Whipkey, Denver Todd (10:30) John Jarvi, Beth Sheffield, Paul Martin, Gary Gillan Greeters: (8:30) Daniel Malseed (10:30) Joyce & Bruce Bowling Welcome Center: (8:30) Niecey & Bill Emery (10:30) Doug & Linda Daugherty Nursery: Kisa Weesies, Judy Hanson Coffee Fellowship: Margaret Cook, Jack & Char Greuel Sunday, November 25, 2018 Liturgists: (8:30) Carol Kirchner (10:30) Barry Huntington Music: Chancel Choir Sound Board Operators: (8:30) Roger Cox (10:30) Blair Miller Ushers: (8:30) Dick & Shirley Good, Bob Whipkey, Jerry Harvey (10:30) John Jarvi, Paul Martin, Beth Sheffield, Gary Gillan Greeters: (8:30) Bruce & Bonnie Buckley (10:30) Sally Liebertz, Nancy Franczek Welcome Center: (8:30) Bonnie & Roger VanderMolen (10:30) Rick & Jane Turner Nursery: Kisa Weesies, Judy Hanson Coffee Fellowship: Nancy & Jim Humphrey CHURCH OF THE DUNES CORE PURPOSE: We are a family of faith who seeks to grow in God s grace and love, challenges and equips all members to be faithful disciples, to share the Good News and demonstrate and reflect the love of God. CHURCH STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Ministers. All Members of the Congregation Senior Pastor..Rev. Louis Grettenberger ( , pastorlou@umcdunes.org) Church Secretary....Cathryn Marshall (office@umcdunes.org) Director of Music Megan Horist (mhorist@umcdunes.org) Organist/Accompanist.Marna Jeffery (mjeffery@umcdunes.org) Director of Jubilation Choir......Carol Kirchner (kirchcocarol@yahoo.com) Director of Children s Ministries..Dan Malseed (dmalseed@umcdunes.org) Director of Youth Ministry.. Ashley Boersma (aboersma@umcdunes.org) Director of Communications Carla Kocher (ckocher@umcdunes.org) Kitchen Coordinator Sherry Baker (sbaker@umcdunes.org) Wednesday Night Suppers.Tracee Cole and Kelly Grilley Finance Manager..Jan Blanchard (financemanager@umcdunes.org) Assistant Office Administrator... Shirley Chappell Custodian.. Jeff Thomasma (jthomasma@umcdunes.org) Covenant Missionaries..Dr. Lester & Debbie Dornon

5 This Week s Calendar SUNDAY November 18, 2018 Thanksgiving Celebration 8:30 AM 12:00 PM Nursery Care 8:30 AM Traditions Worship Sanctuary 8:45-9:45 AM Children in Worship Hosanna Room (Room 8 lower level) 9:30 AM Coffee Fellowship Wiltse Center 9:30-10:20AM Youth Sunday School Pit & YR 9:45-10:20 AM FaithLink Discussion Group Saudi Arabia Room 4 lower level 10:00-10:25 AM Kids Choir Social Hall 10:30 AM Elements Worship Sanctuary 10:45-11:45 AM Children In Worship Hosanna Room (Room 8 lower level) 11:30-12:20 PM BBQ Book Discussion Ryder Lounge 11:30-12:20 PM DVD Bible Study (Room 13/14 lower level) 11:30-12:20 PM Youth Choir 4:00-5:00 PM Children s Council Ryder Lounge 5:30 PM Thanksgiving Dinner/Potluck MONDAY November 19, :00 AM Prayer Shawl Work Bee Panera Bread 7:00 PM Bells of Glory Choir Loft TUESDAY November 20, :00 AM ROMEOS - Rendezvous 6:30 PM Invitation and Welcome Ryder Lounge 6:30 PM Webelos 1 Scout Room WEDNESDAY November 21, :30 AM Communion - Sanctuary 9:00 AM Morning Coffee - Russ Restaurant No Wednesday Night Activities THURSDAY November 22, 2018 Thanksgiving Day Church closed FRIDAY November 23, 2018 Pastor Lou s Day Off Church closed SUNDAY November 25, 2018 Thanksgiving Celebration 8:30 AM 12:00 PM Nursery Care Nursery 8:30 AM Traditions Worship Sanctuary 8:45-9:45 AM Children in Worship Hosanna Room (Room 8 lower level) 9:30 AM Coffee Fellowship Wiltse Center 9:30 AM Blood Pressure Screenings Wiltse Center 9:45-10:20 AM FaithLink Discussion Group Saudi Arabia Room 4 lower level 10:00-10:25 AM Kids Choir Social Hall 10:30 AM Elements Worship Sanctuary 11:30AM-12:20 PM BBQ Book Discussion Ryder Lounge 11:30 AM 12:20 PM DVD Bible Study Room 13/14 Lower Level 11:30AM-12:15PM Youth Choir Cookie Walk & Boutique: Dates to Remember Cookie Decorating, Wiltse Center kitchen November 28 & 29 9:00 a.m. Boutique and attic treasures drop off deadline November 30 Noon Set-up Wiltse Center November 30 8:30 a.m. Cookie Walk, Boutique and Attic Treasures Sale December 1 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Donations of cookies and other tasty treats, handcrafted items, and attic treasures are welcome. To help us know how many donated cookies and boutique items to expect, please fill out a donation form on the UMW bulletin board in the hallway across from the library, or at the Welcome Center in the Narthex.

6 Welcome to Church of the Dunes We are glad to have you here today, and hope you feel God s love. You are invited for refreshments in the Wiltse Center fellowship area during the time between the two worship services. Refreshments are also available after the second service. You are welcome to participate in the activities, events, and classes offered here. If you have questions or need directions to locations in the church, please ask a volunteer at the Welcome Center, our pastor, or an usher; they are happy to assist. Thank you for being here today. We hope to see you again soon. Open minds, Open hearts, Open doors. The People of the United Methodist Church of the Dunes. Announcements IMPORTANT SCHEDULE NOTES: This week, the bulletin deadline is Tuesday, November 20 at noon. On Wednesday, November 21: no Wednesday supper, no Kids Connection, no youth activities, and no music rehearsals. The church is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 23. TODAY IS THANKSGIVING BROWN BAG SUNDAY: The brown bags filled with non-perishable food items will be given to the Salvation Army. BUY A BUCKET: The Missions and Social Concerns Commission is leading a Buy A Bucket campaign. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) provides buckets stocked with cleaning supplies to people in disasterstricken areas. A cleaning kit costs $70. Please visit the display near church office to make a donation. ORNAMENTS 4 ORPHANS is a Mary Circle mission project offering holiday ornaments made in East Africa. The ornaments are for sale today near the fair trade goods cabinet in Wiltse Center fellowship area. Proceeds return to the country; half goes to the product s maker and the other half supports orphans. RUTH CIRCLE is selling RADA Cutlery as a fundraiser. Orders can be placed in the Wiltse Center between worship services today, on November 25, and on December 2. For more information or to see a catalog, talk with a Ruth Circle member or contact Nancy Humphrey at (616) CHILDREN S MINISTRIES is collecting these four items for Love In Action s Backpack Blessings program: peanut butter (plastic jar), jelly (plastic jar), soup (kid-friendly flavors), and mac and cheese (single-servings). Kids, if you d like to help, please bring any of these items to Children In Worship. All are invited to contribute. Labeled drop-off bins are located in the Wiltse Center fellowship area. Love In Action uses this food for Backpack Blessings that go home with kids who need food on weekends. CHILDREN IN WORSHIP (CIW) THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: Next Sunday, November 25, there will be fun, faithfocused activities for kids in grades K-5 during both worship services instead of CIW. Children will be invited to follow adult leaders to these activities after the Time for Children portion of worship. CIW will resume its usual schedule on December 2. NEXT SUNDAY is Mission Sunday. During worship on November 25, Barry Kram will provide a brief presentation about Kids Hope. This organization is a church-school partnership that provides mentors for at-risk children. Next Sunday is also Hunger Sunday. We will collect a special offering to support the Haiti Hot Lunch program. MONDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meets on Monday, November 26 at 6:30 p.m. This month s book is Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen. Copies of the book are available for loan in the church office. FAMILY PROMISE: During the week of December 2, Church of the Dunes will host Family Promise of the Lakeshore. As a host church, we provide an evening meal and place to sleep for three or four families. Volunteer overnight hosts, meal providers, drivers, and schedule coordinators are needed. Please sign up on the Family Promise bulletin board near the church office, or contact Dave Hoffman at (616) if you would like to be part of this amazing ministry. RING for The Salvation Army Saturday, December 8 at Grand Haven Walmart. Sign-up at the Welcome Center in the Narthex.

7 Budget and Attendance Update 2018 Weekly Offering Weekly Average Received Weekly Average Budgeted For Operating Expenses $9,862 $10,645 11/11 Offering $13,750 FINANCE UPDATE: We are now working on the 2019 budget. Stewardship letters have been mailed. If you didn t receive one and would like that information, please contact the church office at (616) or office@umcdunes.org. Weekly Attendance Sunday Morning Worship Last Week: 264 Last Year: 343 Advent Studies for Adults ADVENT STUDIES FOR ADULTS begin in late November and early December. One of these classes focuses on the Advent story in the Gospel of Luke. It is offered on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings choose the time that is most convenient for you. Another study, called Child of the Light, is a women s Bible study based on a book by the same title. It is offered on Tuesday mornings. For details and to sign up, visit the Adult Education bulletin board near the church office. We hope to see you there! Sunday Morning Learning for All Ages CHILDREN GRADES K-5: Children in Worship (CIW) Sunday School takes place during both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services, beginning right after the Time for Children and ending at 9:45 and 11:45 respectively. Children In Worship meets in the Hosanna room (Room 8), on the lower level of the church. Please pick up your kids at the classroom. YOUTH GRADES 6-12: Youth Sunday School meets from 9:40 10:20 a.m. Grades 6-8 meet in The Pit and grades 9-12 meet in the Youth Room. Both locations are on the lower level. ADULTS: There are classes and discussion groups for adults on Sunday mornings and throughout the week. Time and location details are in the calendar in this bulletin. All are welcome. Church of the Dunes at 5:30 p.m. Where: the Wiltse Center fellowship area Menu: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, and beverages will be provided Please bring: a side dish or dessert to share and your own table service Details: free-will donations support the work of The Dunesmen (United Methodist Men)

8 Joys and Concerns PRINTED JOYS AND CONCERNS If there are Joys and Concerns you would like printed in the bulletin, please contact the church office by Tuesday at noon (616) or Please let the church office know if you or a family member is hospitalized, going to be having surgery, or is homebound and would like a visit. Please let us know if you have experienced a death in your family. In order to respect confideniality, we need you to keep us up to date. We would like to be supportive and appreciate your help. Thank you. This Week s Praises THE FLOWERS in the Sanctuary are given by Connie Dean in memory of Earl. THANK YOU: Just a big thank you for all the cards and the beautiful yellow roses. Hope to be back soon. Hugs, Sandra Breasbois THANK YOU: I would like to thank the Church of the Dunes family for the beautiful flowers and warm well wishes after my double hernia surgery on November 8. I am recovering nicely and hope to be back to my Sunday job today, November 18. Bill Chappell THANK YOU: The Prayer Shawl Craft Group would like to thank everyone for their generous donations. We appreciate your support and look forward to using the yarn supplies as we continue to reach out with comfort and warmth. PLEASE JOIN UNITED METHODISTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE PRAYING FOR: West Side Community House, Cleveland, OH, and Doug Williams, Missionary. MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Nov 19 Christine Boeve, Patricia Keenan, Greg Poulson, Ava Steury (10 yrs.), Doug Thorpe, Judith Tindall Nov 20 Kathryn Bell, Michael Moerland Nov 21 Gayle Cox, Cindy Edgerle, Tim Fett Nov 22 Jean Dusnik (94 yrs) Nov 23 Archer Dulaney (1yr.), Rebekah Malseed (6 yrs.), Rhonda McPherson Nov 24 Carla Kocher CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment. DEADLINES: Weekly worship bulletin, Tuesday, November 20 at noon; Dunes Digest newsletter, 15 th of the month prior. IMPORTANT NOTES ON TAKING PICTURES: You are welcome to take pictures or video of your children during a musical performance in our worship services or other church activities; however, please refrain from posting any videos or photos to public places, such as Facebook or YouTube, as the musical performances are copyright protected and some parents may not have consented to public use of images. THE WORSHIP SERVICES ARE VIDEO-TAPED and sermons are posted for later viewing on our church website. (Currently, we are experiencing technical difficulties with posting the sermons on the website and are working to address the issue.) Every effort is made to focus the camera only on the scripture readers and the pastor. On rare occasions, those seated near the front of the church may appear in a sermon video. If you wish to avoid inadvertently appearing in a sermon video that will be posted online, please find seats toward the back of the sanctuary. ELECTRONIC GIVING IS AVAILABLE: To sign up, contact the church office or online at CHURCH OF THE DUNES IS ON FACEBOOK: Search United Methodist Church of the Dunes in your Facebook search bar, then click like and follow. We look forward to seeing you there!