Second Coming of Christ

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1 Montgomery Square United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Max Jaouen, Pastor Rev. Dr. Menno Good, Pastor Emeritus November 25, 2018 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday Second Coming of Christ THE VISION: Praising God, Making Disciples, Caring For All Please remember to set all cell phones on vibrate. We ask that only water be brought into the sanctuary. Infant and pre-school nursery is provided during worship services. Please see our Safe Sanctuary Policy summary posted by nursery door. We warmly welcome each worshiper today. We invite guests to fill out the Welcome Card you received as you entered the building. Return it to the Welcome Desk and receive a gift.

2 Prelude * Opening Praise Song Today Is the Day (Children are invited to sing and dance in the worship area should they desire) Children s Moment Jesus Loves Me Pastoral Prayer for the Children (At this time, children are invited to join Ms. Colleen for Children s Church) Welcome and Announcements * The Ritual of Friendship Our Mission Statement: PRAISING GOD, MAKING DISCIPLES, CARING FOR ALL Opening Prayer Moment of Silence * Call to Worship Leader: Christ came to be our King. People: Leader: People: Leader: People: We have come to be Christ s people. The King of Kings calls us to follow. We have come to follow him. Come, let us worship the Lord Our God. Let us lift up our songs, our prayers, our praises. * Opening Hymn Hymnal #61 Come, Thou Almighty King

3 The Call to Confession The Prayer of Confession: (Unison) Gracious Lord, we are in need of your mercy. We are often quick to doubt and slow to pray. We are tempted to let go of faith when we need to hang on. We are discouraged by wrong when we need to be encouraged by your Spirit. Forgive, O God, and give us the strength to trust in you all the days of our lives. We pray this in Jesus name. Amen. Silent Personal Confession Words of Assurance and Pardon * Praise Chorus Led by the Praise Team 10,000 Reasons The Church at Prayer Joys and Concerns God is Good, ALL THE TIME. All the time, GOD IS GOOD. God is Love, ALL THE TIME, All the time, GOD IS LOVE. Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Choir Anthem The Offering of Our Gifts unto the Lord Offertory Prayer Chorus Give Thanks Led by the Praise Team

4 The Dedication of the Offering * Doxology Hymnal #95 Scripture Readings: Daniel 12:1-4 Matthew 24:4-14 The Message Rev. John Bhajjan Second Coming of Christ * Closing Hymn Hymnal #580 Lead On, O King Eternal * Benediction Postlude Praise Team Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) * Those who are able, please stand. Today s Liturgist: Ginny Craig Trustee of the Month: Jack Spencer

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Today we welcome Rev. John Bhajjan to the pulpit as Pastor Max and Sally take some time off. We thank him for bringing us today s message. Children proceed to Kid s Corner when dismissed from the worship service. Kid s Corner Nursery has blossomed. What a true blessing! Please sign your child(ren) out when you pick them up after services. Please also collect your child(ren) s take home papers. Ms. Colleen is still looking for a volunteer for the 4 th Sunday of the month, and the occasional 5 th Sunday. Christmas is coming quickly. Ms. Colleen will begin rehearsing Christmas songs with the children for our 7 PM Christmas Eve service. Please let her know if your child(ren) will be attending so she can prepare enough costumes. Their Christmas party will be December 23 at 11:00 AM. Spirit Led Youth (SLY) No meeting tonight. Next Sunday, Dec 2, 12:30 4 PM, a Day of Service. CHRISTMAS COOKIES - ORDERING BEGINS TODAY Help support SLY s Summer Mission Trip fundraising efforts and enjoy a fabulous mix of holiday treats including chocolates, candy canes and a decorative plastic gift tin to deliver as a thank you present to that important person this holiday season or bring to your favorite festive gathering. All items will be baked fresh and ready for you on Sunday, December 9 th. Cost is $10. Cookie choices: Butter Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter. The December newsletter will be prepared on Friday, Nov. 30. Information must be provided by Thurs, Nov 29.

6 2019 Pledge Drive You should have received a letter with a pledge card. We ask that you prayerfully consider your 2019 pledge and place your pledge card in the box at the back of the sanctuary today. Extra cards are also available. UMW thanks the congregation for signing up to provide a gift of clothing for one or more of the 43 Lumbee children of North Carolina for Christmas. Gifts are due next week, December 2. Thank you for your continued support. MSQ Women s Group (UMW) needs your prescription bottles! Please continue to bring your clean, unlabeled prescription bottles for this ongoing mission. CHURCH COUNCIL: The December council meeting will be held the SECOND TUESDAY, Dec. 11 instead of the usual 3 rd Tuesday. Please mark your calendars now. Our church secretary/administrative assistant position is open again. Please spread the word. Next week is the first Sunday in Advent. Jeanne Andolina will be arranging for the church to be decorated. If you would like to help, please send her an jandolin@comcast.net. She will be in touch to determine the timing. For many years, we have taken orders for poinsettias. Since we are helping so many Native American children this year and funds can be limited, we will not be taking orders. We will, however, still adorn the sanctuary with a limited

7 number of poinsettias. Should you want to help cover the cost of the flowers, see Kathy Crane. MONTGOMERY SQUARE UMC 1900 County Line Road, North Wales, PA Office Hours: Friday, 9:30 AM -3:30 PM Administrative Assistant: OPEN Phone: REV. DR. MAXIME R. JAOUEN, PASTOR REV. DR. MENNO E. GOOD, PASTOR EMERITUS Church Council:...Denise Stevens, Chairperson Contemporary Music:... Bill Schmitz Education: Children s Ministries... Colleen Lester Youth... Mary Spencer Adult... OPEN Finance Chairperson: OPEN Financial Secretary: Sandy Carling Treasurer:... Susie Alpine First Impressions:... Jeanne Andolina, Chairperson Lay Leader & Member of Annual Conference:... Vincent Andolina Membership:... Betsy Carling, Chairperson Staff/Pastor/Parish Relations:... Ted Crane, Chairperson Recording Secretary for Church Council:... Kathy Crane Music Director:.. Jaclyn Cohen Trustees:... William E. Carling, President Youth Director (SLY):... Mary Spencer Worship Services: 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM (Sept May) Children s Church: 10:45 AM Spirit Led Youth: Sundays 5 7 PM Praise Band Practice: 7:00 PM Church Council: 3 rd Tuesday, 7:00 PM United Methodist Women: 3 rd Saturday, 12 PM (Sept May) United Methodist Men: 1 st Saturday, 8:30 AM (Sept- June) (Breakfast included)

8 Meeting dates & times are subject to change. Please check bulletin announcements for updates