SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 13, :00 am

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1 Pre-Service Announcements Presenting the Light SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 13, :00 am Mrs. Laura Morris Olivia and Evan Morris Prelude What a Friend We Have in Jesus Mrs. Debby Trivett Converse *Pastoral Greeting and Call to Worship The Reverend Susan H. Ewing Pastor: I greet you in the name of our risen Lord Jesus Christ. May Christ s peace be with you! People: And also with you! *Hymn of Praise Christ for the World We Sing UMH No. 568 *Affirmation of Faith: The World Methodist Social Affirmation UMH No. 886 *Gloria Patri UMH No. 71 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. Giving of Our Tithes/Offerings and Prayer of Dedication Offertory Solo Thy Will Be Done Mrs. Karen Slaughter Scott *Doxology UMH No. 94 LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The Scripture Readings Ephesians 2:19-22; Matthew 22:15-22 Rev. Ewing Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Christian Citizenship Dr. Ivan Peden *Hymn of Response and Dedication O Jesus, I Have Promised UMH No. 396 *Benediction Dr. Peden *Carrying the Light into the World Olivia and Evan Morris *Choral Response Go Now and Live for the Savior Chancel Choir *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude Mrs. Trivett (*Please stand, as you are able.) *Time of Greeting *Welcome/Registration of Attendance Children s Time Receiving Prayer Requests Pastoral Prayer Mrs. June Hayes Rev. Ewing Participants is today s service: The Reverend Doctor Ivan H.M. Peden, Senior Minister The Reverend Susan H. Ewing, Associate Minister Mrs. June Hayes, Director of Christian Education Mrs. Debby Trivett, Director of Music and Organist Mrs. Laura Morris, Chair: Strategic Planning Committee; Pre-Service Announcements Olivia and Evan Morris, Acolytes

2 LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC Website: Church Parsonage: Church: Fax (Church): SUNDAY WORSHIP New Beginning (contemporary): 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jeff Patterson: District Superintendent Dr. Ivan Peden: Senior Pastor Rev. Susan Ewing: Associate Pastor June Hayes: Director of Christian Education Debby Trivett: Music Director Emily Roach: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Toni Jones: Secretary MINISTRY AND STAFF OF THE CHURCH Paul Leeland: Resident Bishop Ministers: Every Member of the Church Esther Gitobu: Missionary to Cambodia Bo Houff: Chairperson of Administrative Board Mike Hayes: Chairperson of Council on Ministries Dean Norman: Lay Leader June Hayes: Interim School Care Director Marcia Sexton: Preschool Director LUMC MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Book of Discipline 2012 LUMC VISION STATEMENT: The Vision of Lewisville United Methodist Church is to provide love, hope, and faith to all through education, fellowship, and worship of our Lord. We encourage stewardship of our time, our talents, and our gifts to support our church, our community, and our mission.

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, Nov. 13 (Contemporary), Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 3:55 pm Youth Handbell Choir 4:30 pm Children s Choir 5:00 pm Sent Study, Yokefellow Class 7:00 pm Stephen Ministry Meeting, parlor Monday 10:00 am UMW Morning Circle, Yokefellow Class 1:00 pm UMW Circle 1, parlor 5:00-9:00 pm Lewisville Historical Society, Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Toning with a Mission Class, Yokefellow Class 7:15 pm Adult Handbell Choir Tuesday 5:15 pm Worship Team, Yokefellow Class 7:00 pm AHG, Rooms 212, 213 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room 7:00 pm Evangelism Team, Yokefellow Class Wednesday 6:00 pm Strategic Planning Committee, Yokefellow Class 7:00 pm Girl Scout Service Unit Meeting, Asbury 7:25 pm Chancel Choir Thursday 9:30 am Vienna Village 6:30 pm Girl Scout Parents Meeting, Asbury 7:30 pm Praise Band, Fellowship Hall Sun., Nov. 20: Harvest Sunday; see announcement. SYMPATHY: We express our Christian love and sympathy to Randy and Susan Orr in the death of Randy s brother-in-law, Mike Smith, on November 5. º The UMW Morning Circle will meet tomorrow at 10 am in the Yokefellow Class. Please bring toothbrushes for our health kits. º UMW Circle 1 will meet tomorrow at 1 pm in the parlor. Please bring any hygiene items for W-S/Forsyth Co. schools. HARVEST SUNDAY IS NOVEMBER 20 WITH REV. DAVID HIATT! Harvest Sunday is a time when we remember our past and look toward our future, our Homecoming. There will be only ONE WORSHIP SERVICE at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School starting at 9:15. Our guest preacher on November 20, 2016 at our Harvest Service is The Reverend J. David Hiatt. David is a graduate of High Point University and Duke Divinity School. He is currently serving as pastor of Park Road United Methodist Church in Belmont, NC. Married to Dean and Debbie Norman's daughter, Mae Norman Hiatt, they are expecting their first child in December. Come and join in the excitement and celebration on Harvest Sunday as David brings God's message to us. A covered dish lunch will follow the service. The ladies of the November WHO Committee will receive your food and have it organized on decorated tables ready for the meal following morning worship. Plan now to come. Bring food to share and invite former members, friends and family. Children s Church Schedule 8:30 am Worship Service Nov. 13 June Hayes Nov. 20 No Children s Church Nursery Schedule, Nov. 13: 8:30 am Nursery: Joan Hart 11:00 am Nursery: Nursery Schedule, Nov. 20, Harvest Sunday: One Service at 10:30 am in Sanctuary Nursery: Cheryl Gross CHILDREN FOR CHRIST: November 20: 9:15 am, Special Sunday School time!!! On this special day, the two-year-old classes through fifth grade will be meeting in Asbury Hall for a morning of music, message, and mission together on what we have to be thankful for. Please send a non-perishable food item with your child to Sunday School as we will also be visiting the LCAP food pantry. What a great morning it will be! (Parents, see below for a special time for you as well.) PARENTS: A PLACE JUST FOR YOU! November 20..While your children are enjoying their Sunday School experience, come and enjoy a relaxing time in the church library. We will have coffee, tea, and snacks just for you! (This is just in case you don t already enjoy a Sunday School class of your own choosing.)

4 Catalyst News: TODAY: º 4:30-5:45pm- Catalyst Small Groups, Locations below - MS Guys: Church Parlor - MS Girls: Discovery Class - HS Guys: 8806 Merry Hill Court, Lewisville - HS Girls: 1836 Ellison Creek Road, Lewisville º 6:15-7:15pm- Catalyst Family Potluck, Asbury Hall Tuesday: Stuff College Care Packages, 4:30-5:30pm (Sign up online) Wednesday: Wrap College Care Packages, 4:30-5:30pm (Sign up online) NEXT Sunday: Catalyst Mission: Bethesda Center, 4:30-7pm. Meet at LUMC. YOUTH FOR HIRE: Need some yard work or projects done around the house? A group of youth & adults from Catalyst are heading back to Guatemala in June 2017 and are beginning the endless fundraising process. If you'd like to "hire" our crew for something that you need, contact Derek Roach, trip leader at or dwroach13@gmail.com. Be prepared to describe the needed project and about how many helpers you'll need. Donations should be made out to "LUMC Youth" with Guatemala 2017 in the memo. HELP SOMEONE WITH CHRISTMAS! LCAP has several calls each year asking for help for Christmas for their families. If you are willing to adopt a family for Christmas, please call Rita We send our sincere appreciation to our very special church family. Your outpouring of love, concern, cards, calls, and visits have held us up as we cope with Brenda s illness. We truly feel the love, prayers, and support every day. Brenda and David Shanks, Christy and Jeff, and Mark and Tracey CHRISTMAS?? ALREADY?? We can help with your shopping list! The Bus Committee is selling Krispy Kreme gift cards a sweet treat for everyone! To purchase, please see Dan Williams or a Bus Committee member or visit our table between services on Sundays! Let s get this bus rolling! YOU RE INVITED to.. A Community Gathering of Gratitude on Sunday, November 20, 5:30-6:30 pm at Shallowford Square in Lewisville! Come gather as a community to celebrate our gratitude. There will be music, refreshments, a turkey egg hunt, Thanks stations, canned food drive for LCAP, and a sky lantern launch. CAN YOU HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS? We will meet on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, at 6 pm. A light Grab and Go Meal will be provided by the Worship Team in the Fellowship Hall for volunteers. If you can help, please contact June Hayes , Debbie Weston or Judi Burkhart Thank You! GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 am Service) Nov. 13 Paul and Pam Green Nov. 20 Harvest Sunday (one service at 10:30 am) GREETERS (11:00 am Service) Month of November: Ron and Sue Darby STEWARDSHIP: As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Gifts Promises to Keep: Presence Nov. 6 General Budget $ 15, Nov. 6 Sunday School: 158 Hunger Fund $ :30 Worship: 161 Capital Improvement $ :00 Worship: 145 Discretionary Fund $ Op. Christmas Child $ Flood Relief $ Bus Fund $

5 ANGEL TREE: It s that time again! The Angel Tree will be making an appearance again on Harvest Sunday, November 20. The angel tags will be labeled boy or girl. You can choose a gift for any age you like, infant through 16 years old (no clothes, please). Please return your gifts UNWRAPPED by December 11. The Angel Tree Project is sponsored by The Discovery Sunday School Class. Join us on Sundays for relaxed discussion of contemporary issues in a loving environment. LEWISVILLE IS A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH. Stephen Ministers are trained lay care-givers who provide emotional and spiritual care to persons who are experiencing difficulties in their lives hospitalization, loss of a loved one, loss of job, or any other crisis situation. This is care in addition to the care the pastor gives. If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister, fill out one of the slips in the pew rack and put it in the offering plate or hand it to the minister or one of the Stephen Leaders or Tom Lee. RED BIRD MISSION TRIP: The Missions Committee has decided to plan and prepare for our church to send a team of 12 (or more!) to serve at the Red Bird Mission Work Camp in Beverly, KY July 30-Aug 5th From their website: "This is a year-round work opportunity for volunteers in mission and serviceminded groups. Work Camp strives to provide home repair for low-income community residents and maintenance for Mission buildings and grounds. Some examples of work projects are roof replacement, small room additions, painting, building porches or ramps, and grounds keeping. Other light duty work is available such as cutting soup upc s, office work, craft and community store helpers, and recycling. A single fee covers the cost of each person s lodging, meals, and materials used. In addition to providing mission opportunities, we strive to provide an atmosphere where participants grow spiritually and gain a personal understanding of mission. Evenings are spent in Christian fellowship and learning about the diverse ministries of Red Bird Mission." The cost per team member is $375. The Missions Committee will be sponsoring fundraisers to offset the expense, so don t let the cost stop you from signing up! If you are interested in serving on the team, please contact Pastor Susan or one of the Missions Committee Members. To learn more about this mission experience go to ITEMS NEEDED FOR LCAP: There has been an inquiry as to what LCAP collects. The collectable is listed in each newsletter. There is no certain time of collecting; we collect all year long. These are some of the collectables: canned foods, canned meats, whole meals, condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup), salad dressings, personal hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.), cleaning products, dishwashing liquid/powder, dried beans, rice, powdered milk, jellies, and money This year we will again use poinsettias during the Christmas season. The cost will be $8.00 per poinsettia. Deadline to order: Monday, November 28, by noon. Name Please order poinsettia(s) for me. In memory of AHG CAN USE YOUR HELP! Our church is an amazing community supporting each other and mentoring the next generation. Perhaps you are looking for an opportunity to plug in? The American Heritage Girls Troop NC0608 is a Christ-centered scouting organization raising women of integrity through faith, service, and fun. We are in need of a treasurer. Would you prayerfully consider this? Please contact Margaret Williams, , for more information. In honor of I will pick up my poinsettia(s) after worship on December 18th. I do not plan to pick up my poinsettia(s).

6 You re Invited to Celebrate Christmas at Lewisville United Methodist Church 6290 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC Sunday, November 27: First Sunday in Advent 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service (Both worship services this morning will celebrate the beginning of the Advent Season with the Hanging of the Greens. ) Sunday, December 4: Second Sunday in Advent 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service 5:00 pm Blue Christmas Service (a service of light and hope for those living in dark times of loss or grief) Saturday, December 10 6:00 pm Christmas Breakfast in the Evening, sponsored by the Methodist Men, Fellowship Hall 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm Live Nativity on the front lawn of the church Sunday, December 11: Third Sunday in Advent 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service 3:00 pm Lewisville Christmas Parade Sunday, December 18: Fourth Sunday in Advent 8:30 am New Beginning Worship Service 11:00 am Special Christmas Music (Noel by Larson) and Worship 4:00 pm LUMC Family Christmas Caroling Sat., December 24: (Christmas Eve) Sunday, December 25: 2016 ADVENT CALENDAR 5:00 pm Communion and Candlelight Service 7:30 pm Communion and Candlelight Service 10:30 am One Worship Service in the Sanctuary (Children are welcome to wear their pajamas.) Sunday, January 4: Epiphany