First United Methodist Church of Trenton

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1 First United Methodist Church of Trenton A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ: Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone! Welcome, we are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. If this is your first time with us, know that: Children s Nursery services Sunday are School available begins upon after request. the Call The to Worship nursery & is located Nursery on Services the 2nd are floor. available; Both An asterisk Children s (*) located Sunday before School an and event the Nursery means that are we on the invite 2nd you Floor. to rise in body or in spirit. An If you asterisk have (*) a prayer located request before that an event you did means not want that to we share invite out you loud to rise during body the prayers or in spirit; of the During people, the you Prayers may put of a the prayer People, request if you form wish in to the share, offering but not plate. to speak, you may write your You prayer are invited or need to on join a us note for and refreshments place it in the in the plate lounge during after the the Offering; service. You The pastor are welcome is available to join to us meet for refreshments with you to answer in the any lounge questions after the or service; address any concerns We hope to see you again! about the church you might have. We hope to see you again! October 16, :00 am August 20, :00 am

2 Words of Reflection: Matthew 14: 23: "After he had dismissed them (the disciples), he (Jesus) went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. " NIV- my additions in ( ) Welcome: Prelude Organist/pianist Jeff Burke Call to Worship: Leader People: Leader: People: Leader: All: A new day has dawned. God's gift of life is renewed in you and me. Praise God for today! Be still and know that God is here. Let the Spirit in. We are ready to sing and pray and hear God's word. Let us respond to God who meets us today in worship and everday in the world. Lord God, guide our worship. Speak to us the Word we need, and may your Spirit change us and empower us to be your people. Amen. *Opening Hymn: Opening Prayer: Great is Thy Faithfulness" Hymn # 140 The Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 32: *Hymn Prayers of the People "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" Hymn # 480 Pastoral Prayer What joys or concerns do you want to take to God in prayer Do you have a story to share as to how God has worked in your life recently? 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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. -2-

3 The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 14: Response to the Gospel Lesson Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God, for which people say: People: Thanks be to God! Amen. *Hymn: Sermon: *Hymn "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me" "Wrestling with God' "Standing on the Promises Hymn # 509 Rev. Heidi Reinker Hymn # 374 Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Offering Prayer Offertory Music Offertory *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below Alleluia! Alleluia! Hymn # 94 Praise God, the source of all our gifts! / Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! / Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Benediction It is our tradition to form a circle around the perimeter of the church after the benediction to sing Let There Be Peace on Earth while holding hands. If you are uncomfortable with this, you may proceed directly to the fellowship hall for refreshments! *Closing Hymn Let There Be Peace on Earth Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Hymn #

4 *Postlude Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Altar Flowers: Coffee Hour: Betty Miller Nursery Caregiver: Liturgist: Greeter: Liturgical Resources: Call to Worship - Bread for the Journey- ed. Ruth C. Duck p. 56 Opening Prayer - -4-

5 In Our Thoughts and Prayers... Those who are hospitalized: Those who are home: Sandi Brewer Ruth Ann Brewer Mardell Hull Jo Kampschoer Ruth Kasenow- Lindsey Liedke-Betty Lozo daughter Betty Lozo Pat Menatac Stan Miller Alex Nicol Ruth Ann Brewer Morris Prater Father of Tom Prater Shannon Prater-Jan Wynn s daughter Donna Partillo Karen Roberts friend Ryan Randazzo Betty and Stan Millergrandson Julie Storm Ruth Kasenow Sally Thornton Karen Roberts friend Nola Ward Joe Wilson Those serving our country: SPC Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson MAJ Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York) CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer Jesse L. Warren (Marines) - grandson of Sally Okerstrom CPO Dillon Dossey (Navy) - nephew of Ruth Ann Brewer Please contact the church office if you would like a name added to the list. -5-

6 Trenton First UMC and Community Announcements Adult Bible Study We gather Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. or so to study the scriptures together with Pastor Heidi. We read sections of the scriptures and then discuss them, so there is no homework, and you can jump in and join us anytime. So just bring your Bible and join us in the meeting room for this study. All are invited to attend. We are studying 2 Timothy. All are welcome! Breakfast & Devotion If you re looking for a way to start the week with good food, great company and a brief devotion, then come join us at the diner. The next Breakfast will be August 28th at 8 am at Mom s Diner Adult Discussion Group We meet after worship to look at the scriptures from worship that week to dig deeper into their meaning and how they connect to our lives as disciples. We gather in the meeting room after folks have gotten a chance to grab a few refreshments. UMC Baseball Night Tigers vs Whitesox Baseball Game Friday, September 15 at 7:10 pm The fifth annual Renaissance in the D is coming to Detroit Tiger's Comerica Park September 15. What better way to spend a summer Friday evening than sitting in a seat in the ballpark? Enjoy baseball, fellowship plus other extras. This year, seats are located on the Lower Deck, Right Field. The game between the Tigers and the Chicago White Sox begins at 7:10 pm, but you are encouraged to come early for pre-game festivities with MI Area UMC, Bishop David Bard. The night concludes with post-game fireworks (weather permitting). Sign up in the Lounge today or call the church office to reserve tickets, by August 28th. -6-

7 Trenton First UMC and Community Announcements Continued Prayer & Funeral Call List We are looking for people to participate in our prayer/funeral call list. What does this mean? When we have someone that needs to go on our prayer list, have a funeral, or someone has a death in the family, etc. The best way to reach everyone is by doing a call chain Detroit Renaissance District Mission Conference Saturday, September 9, :30 am-3:15 pm Troy Korean UMC Dequindre Rd, Troy, MI For the latest details, please check Website: Individuals can register directly. You can log in to add, review, and update registrations. Our District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr. is requesting that all church leaders attend this district conference, but everyone is invited. There is a sign up sheet in the lounge if you want to like us to register you, or you can go online to the address above and register. All you have to do is when someone calls you with the news then you call the people on your list or the next person. Very easy to do and takes little time. There is a sign up sheet on the piano if you would like to volunteer to help. Any questions you can call/ask Dorothy Gordon. You can call Ramona or Dorothy if you would like to be added to the sign up sheet. Trustee meeting 7 pm on Monday September 11th.

8 Pastor Heidi s Contact Information: Cell: (734) hcreinker@gmail.com Facebook: Heidi Reinker August First United Methodist Church 2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI Ministers: All The People Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker Church Admin: Ramona Moyski Organist: Jeff Burke Custodian: Karen Roberts Website: TrentonFUMC@gmail.com Sunday: 8/20: 10 am worship & Make a Sundae Sunday Monday: 8/21: 7 pm Church Council meeting Tuesday: 8/22: No Bible study 8/22-23: Pastor Heidi will be at the School for Pastoral Ministry in East Lansing Sunday: 8/27: 10 am worship Monday: 8/28: 8 am Breakfast & devotions at Mom s Restaurant Tuesday: 8/29: 1 pm Bible study on 2 Timothy resumes September Sunday: 9/03: 10 am worship Monday: 9/04: OFFICE CLOSED Labor Day Tuesday: 9/05: 1 pm Bible study Thursday: 9/07: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise band Saturday: 9/09: 8:30 am-3:15 pm district Mission Conference at the Korean UMC in Troy Sunday: 9/03: 10 am worship Monday: 9/11: 8 am Breakfast & devotions at Mom s Restaurant 7 pm Trustees meeting Using the QR Code