Welcome. Grow. Love. November 25, :15am

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1 Welcome. Grow. Love. November 25, :15am

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3 November 25, 2018 Last Sunday after Pentecost PRELUDE A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP Allegro Moderato by Schubert Welcome! Our prayer is that you will experience the presence of Christ in this service. Please fill out a Connection card located in the bulletin so we can get an accurate record of attendance. If you are a first time guest, we are so grateful to have you with us. Please stop by the Welcome Desk in the entrance to the Sanctuary so we can give you a Welcome Gift Bag. OUR ADORATION OF GOD GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Andy * CALL TO WORSHIP Majesty No. 10 (CH) * OPENING HYMN No. 45 (CH) Crown Him with Many Crowns * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Pastor Susan The Apostles Creed Do you believe in the God? I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; Do you believe in the Jesus? I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;* the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Do you believe in Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 3

4 * EXCHANGING THE PEACE Tim Sessoms CHILDREN S MOMENT PASTORAL PRAYER WE CALL UPON GOD IN PRAYER Larissa Brown Pastor Christi THE LORD S PRAYER Pastor Christi 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. OFFERING OFFERING OUR GIFTS Pastor Christi OFFERTORY * 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. Amen. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION Pastor Christi SCRIPTURE READING HEARING THE WORD Luke 13:1-5 (NIV) Pastor Andy THE MESSAGE Praising Through the Pain Pastor Andy WE DEPART TO SERVE THE LIGHT * CLOSING HYMN No. 370 (CH) Rejoice the Lord is King * BENEDICTION Pastor Andy * POSTLUDE Accompanist Mrs. Lynn Gordon *The congregation is asked to stand. Director of Adult Choirs Mr. Tim Sessoms 4

5 The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Nancy & Ed Saxman and in honor of their 48 th Wedding Anniversary Sermon Notes This week will be different because my take home from Sunday is Announcements Fellowship Time - You are invited to our fellowship time that is held between worship services. This is a time to visit with friends and meet new ones! We'll have the coffee pot on and some breakfast goodies available in the Café from 8:30 8:55am and from 10:00 10:30am. We will also have coffee in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 8:15 worship service. Wherever you head for fellowship time, we welcome you and encourage you to come! Feed & Seed - Join us Wednesday, November 28 from 5:30-6:30pm in the FLC. This week s menu: Meatloaf/Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans/Cucumber Salad/Dinner Rolls. The cost is $5 per person (family maximum of $20). Reservations and/or cancellations are required by 4:30pm each Monday. Please sign up on the back of the Connection Card, contact Tara Shelton in the church office at tara.shelton@oakridgeumc.org or on the church website 5

6 Christmas Poinsettias - Each year at Christmas, we enhance the beauty of our worship areas with poinsettias. You may place a poinsettia in memory or honor of a loved one. The poinsettias are $13.00 each. They are yours to take at any time after the Christmas Eve services. Please contact Kim at kim.barnes@oakridgeumc.org to order or pick up an envelope at the Welcome Centers. Deadline for placing orders is Sunday, December 16. Light Up the Night - The Town of Oak Ridge invites everyone to Light Up the Night, an evening of candles, carols and community caring to be held Saturday, December 1 from 6pm to 8pm at Oak Ridge Town Park, 8315 Lisa Drive. Amid 5,000 luminaries lining the town park s paths, events include the Christmas tree lighting ceremony (promptly at 6pm), live holiday music and entertainment, activities/crafts for children and yummy hot chocolate and cookies. New this year: community trees display, food available for purchase and a visit from Santa! Admission is non-perishable food items which will be donated to the Good Samaritan Ministries food bank in Stokesdale. Honor Cards - This is the 31st anniversary of the Honor Card which has been created by local Greensboro artist, William Mangum. The Honor Card program is an annual campaign to raise awareness and funds to meet the needs of the homeless in Greensboro and throughout North Carolina. In addition to using the cards for special holiday greetings for family and friends, many people frame them to hang in their homes or give as gifts. This year's card is titled "Almost Home". The Honor Cards may be purchased for a minimum donation of $5.00 each and will be available on Sundays, December 2, and 9 in the Narthex and FLC Lobby after Sunday services, or you may obtain them by contacting Donna Cleveland, All proceeds from sale of cards goes directly to Greensboro Urban Ministry. Boy Scout Fundraiser - Oak Ridge Boy Scout Troop 139 is selling Autobell gift cards for the holiday season, order now through December 10. They make excellent and easy!-- stocking stuffers, teacher, or employee gifts. Each card costs $20, never expires, and can be used at any location (nearby stores include Greensboro, Jamestown, and Burlington). Purchased cards will arrive on December 17. Please contact our troop at scoutmaster@bsatroop139.com or bring your money (checks made out to Troop 139) and contact info to Tara at the office or order through any ORUMC Scout. This is the troop s annual winter fundraiser. 6

7 Gingerbread Festival - Saturday, December 8 at 2:00pm. Come and enjoy creating your own Gingerbread house, nibble on tasty treats and watch The Star movie. You might also be on the lookout for a special visitor!! RSVP is required through the church office. Children s Christmas Program Our practices have begun! Please join us on Sunday, December 9 at 9:00am as we present Star Search! Star Search tells the story of the Savior's birth told from an inspiring perspective. The stars learn that it's not about being the biggest and brightest, but about "being humble, and being kind, if you really wanna be a star!" Coffee With the Pastors - Have you been attending Oak Ridge UMC and have questions about the church? Coffee with the Pastors is for you! Our senior pastor, Andy Lambert, and associate pastor, Christi Taylor, would love to answer your questions! They are ready and eager to share who we are, what we do and how to join as well as any other questions you may have! We invite you to discover more about Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, where you fit in and possible next steps with us. Join us December 9 at 10:00-10:45am, in the senior pastor's office. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Emily-Sarah Lineback at emily-sarah.lineback@oakridgeumc.org, Associate Director of Welcome & Witness. Thank you for supporting Operation Christmas Child. shoeboxes collected was 224. Our final count of Good Samaritan Pantry: Stewed or Diced Tomatoes Food Collections for November Backpack Ministry: Canned Chicken (12.5 oz cans) & Canned Mixed Vegetables (15 oz cans) Please place donations in the Donation Center located near the church office. Thank you for your support. 7

8 8:15am Worship Opportunities for Service November 25 December 2 Ushers C. & J. Rollins B. & S. Wentz Door Greeters J. & D. Chance C. & P. Craft A/V na na 11:15am Worship Acolytes Grace Andronica na Ushers A. Welker, B. Triplett, B. Royal, D. Englishman, B. Welker, T. Ring J. Mueller, L. Mueller Door Greeters na na Guest Station Libby Kendrick na Sound Technician Mark Covington Todd Ring ProPresenter Graham Royal Tim Florence Cameras Ben Covington Benjamin Ring Financial Workers A. Fahnestock, L. Gardner T. Ring, V. Gardner Altar Guild for November Christy Hartzoge Our Presence: Attendance for Sunday, 11/18/18 8:15 Sanctuary Worship 81 9:00 Crosswalk Service :15 Sanctuary Worship 197 Total 529 Our Gifts: Sunday 11/18//18 Weekly Amount Needed $26,290 Weekly Amount Received $24,344 Year-to-date Amount Needed $1,054,089 Year-to-date Amount Received $1,017,938(97%) 8

9 Greensboro Urban Ministries (GUM) Greensboro Urban Ministries has blessed me over many years. It has been an honor to coordinate groups to prepare and serve the first Friday of each month. Over the last 18 months, we ve had quite a variety of participants including: The Ridge, Piedmont Triad Futbol Club (PTFC 01 and 02) boys soccer teams, homeschoolers, Scouts, Weekday School, American Heritage Girls, Sunday school classes or small groups and businesses like Tarheel Paper and organizations like the Guilford Merchants Association. I am extremely grateful to those that have either prepared food or served. Many feel they get more out of it than they contribute and I would agree. It s a wonderful feeling to know you are making an impact on those in our local community in need. Submitted by Alison Huber If you are interested in preparing food or serving food, please reach out to Alison.Huber@Sprint.com or You can also purchase the William Mangum Honor Cards for a minimum $5 donation to GUM. THANKS for being such a generous congregation! Include MoM: Greensboro Urban Ministries or GUM on your check. 9

10 Connect at ORUMC! Sunday Morning Worship Schedule 8:15 & 11:15 Worship services, held in the Sanctuary, that use a variety of hymns, songs and readings to support the weekly message. 9:00 (Crosswalk) - A service held in the Family Life Center where the weekly message is supported by worship bands that lead with vibrant Christian music. Nursery Schedule, Room B109 8:15, 9:00 & 11:15am Worship services, 4 years and younger 10:00am Discipleship Hour, infants & toddlers only Sunday Morning Discipleship Hour 10:00 Discipleship Hour with a place for all ages to grow in their knowledge of God, apply His Word and become imitators of Christ. For information about our ministries, contact: Adult Discipleship, Rev. Susan Mitchell, susan.mitchell@oakridgeumc.org, ext. 222 Children & Family Ministry, Larissa Brown, larissa.brown@oakridgeumc.org, ext. 203 Music Ministry, Tim Sessoms (interim), tim.sessoms@oakridgeumc.org, ext. 223 Worship Arts, Bev Miller bev.miller@oakridgeumc.org Welcome & Witness, Emily-Sarah Lineback emily-sarah.lineback@oakridgeumc.org, ext. 221 Youth Ministry, Harrison Hart harrison.hart@oakridgeumc.org, ext. 204 Zumba: Weekly Adult Recreational Opportunities Monday, 9:05am (FLC); Thursday, 9:05am (FLC) Yoga: Monday, 7:00pm (Café); Wednesday, 9:00am (F219); Thursday, 7:00pm (Fellowship Hall) For more calendar information, please visit the church website at If you would like to know about the latest church events and more 10

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12 November Prayers and Praises Prayer needs Mike Brown, cancer, friend of Tom & Julie Odendaal Lynn Chilton, healing of thumb from surgery Myra Thompson, friend of Veronia Schooley Cecil Brown in the coming days as he makes his journey from his earthly life to his heavenly life, uncle of Brian & Tami Calhoun Sara Sidbury, open heart surgery, friend of Bob & Suzanne Jessup Arnold Millsaps, surgery/consultation November 16, Julie Thomas Dad Johnny Van Kemp, cancer returned Smiley Funderburk, cancer Hurricane victims recovering from damage College students, applications & selection The Parrish & Lackey families at the passing of Rene Parrish s uncle The Paredes family at the passing of Ofelia Paredes from a car accident, former ORUMC Weekday School worker Don Underwood and the Underwood family at the passing of Don s uncle, Clyde Underwood Praises Autumn Fair Pray Oak Ridge Day Senior Pastor: Rev. Andy Lambert Associate Pastor: Rev. Christi Taylor Cell: Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC Church: (336) Church Office Hours: M-Th, 8:00am 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm 12