SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost/Laity Sunday

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1 SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost/Laity Sunday October 16, :00 am Receiving Prayer Requests Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer Mr. John Wells Pre-Service Announcements Presenting the Light Mr. Tom Ballus Olivia and Evan Morris Prelude Softly and Tenderly Mrs. Debby Trivett Fischer *Call to Worship Mrs. Lu Cooper Leader: God, you call each of us to serve you, and we answer, Leader: Jesus, you call each of us to follow you, and we answer, Leader: Holy Spirit, you call each of us to worship you this day, and we answer, *Hymn of Praise Love Divine, All Loves Excelling UMH No. 384 *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed UMH No. 881 *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. Stewardship Moment Giving of Our Tithes/Offerings and Prayer of Dedication Mr. Tom Ballus Rev. Ewing Offertory We Rejoice in All Your Ways Chancel Choir *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! Hymn of Preparation Break Thou the Bread of Life UMH No. 599 (Please remain seated for the singing of this hymn.) The Scripture Reading I Kings 17:8-16 Mr. Mike Hayes Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Loaves and Fishes Rev. Ewing *Hymn of Response Here I Am, Lord UMH No. 593 *Benediction Rev. Ewing *Carrying the Light into the World Olivia and Evan Morris *Choral Response God Be with You (672) *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude Mrs. Trivett (*Please stand, as you are able.) *Time of Greeting Rev. Susan H. Ewing Welcome/Registration of Attendance Children s Time Mrs. June Hayes (The congregation sings Jesus Loves Me UMH No. 191 verse 1 as children come forward for the Children s Time) Participants in today s service: The Reverend Susan H. Ewing, Associate Minister Mrs. June Hayes, Director of Christian Education Mrs. Debby Trivett, Director of Music and Organist Liturgists: Mrs. Lu Cooper, Mr. John Wells, Mr. Mike Hayes, Certified Lay Speakers Mr. Tom Ballus, Pre-Service Announcements Oliva 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, Oct. 16 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Contemporary), Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 2:30 pm Crop Walk (see announcements) 3:55 pm Youth Handbell Choir 4:30 pm Children s Choir 7:00-8:00 pm Stephen Ministry, parlor Monday 6:30 pm Toning with a Mission Class, Fellowship Hall 7:15 pm Adult Handbell Choir Tuesday No Pathways Bible Study 6:30 pm Daniel Plan, parlor 7:00 pm AHG, Rooms 212, 213 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room 7:00 pm Evangelism Team, Yokefellow Class Wednesday 7:00 pm Girl Scout Service Unit Meeting, Asbury 7:25 pm Chancel Choir Thursday 8 am-3 pm A Day Apart, Fellowship Hall 9:30 am Vienna Village 4:30-6:00 pm Leaps of Faith, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Journey Bible Study, parlor 7:30 pm Praise Band, Fellowship Hall Sat., Oct. 22 8:30 am SOC Circle, Panera Bread, Clemmons GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 am Service) Oct. 16 Robin Eberhart/Jenna and Aspen Cox Oct. 23 Ken and Denise Criss GREETERS (11:00 am Service) Month of October: David and Amy Speaks Children s Church Schedule 8:30 am Worship Service Oct. 16 June Hayes Oct. 23 June Hayes Nursery Schedule, Oct. 16: 8:30 am Nursery: 11:00 am Nursery: Nursery Schedule, Oct. 23: 8:30 am Nursery: 11:00 am Nursery: Beth Johnson CROP WALK: TODAY, October 16, at Corpening Plaza, W-S. Walk starts at 2:30 pm. Meet in the west wing parking lot at the church at 1:15 pm if you d like to carpool. Janet Sizemore is the contact person. You can reach her at (w) or (home). TODAY, CLUB 45 (for those of you who are currently in the fourth and fifth grades): We are going to meet in Asbury Hall this afternoon at 2:30 pm and walk the annual CROP walk together at the Town Square. Catalyst News: Emily will be in the office Tuesday & Thursday and will be working from home on Wednesday & Friday. TODAY: No Catalyst - go home & rest up from the lock-in! Tuesday: HS Breakfast 7:30am, Bojangles Thursday: º Leaps of 4:30-6pm, Fellowship Hall º Reagan v. West 5:30pm, Reagan HS Next Sunday 10/23: 4:30-6:30pm, Youth Room. Last Sunday of our Jonah series. INTERESTED IN GUATEMALA YOUTH/COLLEGE STUDENT TRIP 2017? Commitment forms and $150 nonrefundable deposit due by October 18th. Questions about the trip? Contact Derek Roach, trip leader, at dwroach13@gmail.com or at Forms and info can be found on the Catalyst website: catalyst youth.org. SHOES NEEDED FOR HAITI: Soles4Souls has put out a request for gently used shoes (any kind of shoes: sandals, flip flops, tennis shoes, casual dress shoes) for shipment to Haiti following Hurricane Matthew. A collection box will be in the office area for your donations. Deadline is Wednesday, October 26.

4 STEWARDSHIP MOMENT This year, the Stewardship Team focused energy and effort into presenting to adult Sunday School classes in order to spend less worship time with pledge requests. We hope you will prayerfully consider your pledge for 2017 and opt to increase toward a tithe, if you don't already. If you tithe, thank you and we ask you consider a step above. Commitment Sunday is October 23, 2016 when pledge cards are submitted Stewardship Team members: Tom Ballus and Phyllis Moore, (Co-Chairs), Doug Brown, Ron Darby, Jerry Farmer, Joy Googe, Gary Gross, Rev. Tom Lee, Rev. Jimmie Moore, John Morris OPEN ARMS DINNER SMALL GROUP: A small group will be providing dinner to students in the tutoring program at Open Arms Ministry on the following Tuesday nights: November 15, December 13. We'll plan on feeding about 40 kids. The first night's menu is peanut butter and jelly with fruit and veggie slices. If you'd like to join us in serving in any or all of these evenings, please meet at Open Arms Ministry house between 5:30-6:00 p.m. (437 E. Sprague Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127). We'll serve the meal between 7:00-7:30 p.m. and then clean up. Between the meal prep and service, we'll have a devotional time. Just let Tim or Julie Rains know when you'd like to join; contact us at jsrains@gmail.com or SMALL GROUPS QUILT GROUP Sunday, October 30th, 2-4pm in the Yokefellow Classroom. (Future dates to be determined.) We are working on 'scrappy' quilts to donate for local community outreach. If you quilt, join us; if you don't quilt, we can teach you. Quality quilting fabric donations are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Glaunert at or glaunert@yadtel.net. ADVENT STUDY SMALL GROUP: "SENT: Delivering The Gift Of Hope At Christmas." Join Pastor Susan and co-leader, Bo Houff, for the Advent study "SENT." Our first session will begin Sunday, Nov 13th, at 5pm. Dynamic pastor Jorge Acevedo will lead us on a 5-week Advent journey to discover how, where, and why we are sent. In our time together we will take a deeper look at the Advent challenge to discover how God might send us! To sign up or to find out more, contact Pastor Susan, sewing@wnccumc.net. LEWISVILLE UMC PRESCHOOL HOLIDAY ONE STOP SHOP: Saturday, November 5th, 8:00am-2:00pm. Over 30 vendors, food, SANTA, silent auction, kid zone, and much more! All donations and money raised will go to our scholarship program. This program helps those families who cannot afford the cost of tuition. To become a vendor or if you would like to volunteer in our "Kid Zone" from 9a-12p, please contact: tracy.conner@lumcpreschool.com. WOULD YOU LIKE TO 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 and an assistant unit leader for our Patriot Unit (girls grades 9-12). Would you prayerfully consider one of these roles? Please contact Margaret Williams, , for more information. EMMAUS COMMUNITY: We are collecting supplies and Agape for future walks and flights. The link for the list is Please bring all supplies by Nov. 4-De Colores. There is a collection box in the west wing lobby. The Shepherd s Center Presents Fall Life-long Learning Series: The Fall 2016 Adventures in Learning education series sponsored by the Shepherd s Center will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 25 & 27 and November 1 & 3, at Ardmore Baptist Church with classes beginning at 9 a.m. each day. The series includes six exciting morning course selections, a luncheon option of presentation by local professionals as well as three stimulating afternoon course options. The cost for the full series is $20 for members and volunteers; $25 for non-members. First time participants in the life-long learning series can participate at no cost except for the cost of lunch (if requested) and course supplies. Lunch is available for an additional fee. Call the Shepherd s Center at or visit for more information about the series or to register.

5 TWO WAYS TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS: We can help through the Conference or through UMCOR. 1) NORTH CAROLINA FLOOD RESPONSE...We have received the following from our Yadkin Valley District Office: Several people have called to find out how they can give directly to the relief effort in the eastern part of North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Conference website, checks can be sent to: Conference Treasurer Raleigh Area PO Box Charlotte, NC In the memo line, please write NC Storm Response #S ) UMCOR: Funds may also be sent to UMCOR through our church. If you would like to contribute, please make out your check to UMCOR. If you want your check to go to Haiti relief, please write Haiti # on the memo line. If your want your check to go to US Disaster Relief, please write US # on the memo line. Place your donations in the offering plate on Sunday or bring them to the church. The treasurer will send them to UMCOR. 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 Oct. 9 General Budget $ 7, Oct. 9 Sunday School: 133 Hunger Fund $ :30 Worship: 120 Bus Fund $ :00 Worship 106 Music Fund $ Capital Improvement $ Discretionary Fund $ :30 Refreshments $ Op. Christmas Child $ 20.00