Women s Association Sunday God s People Worship Sunday, September 23, 2018, 9:30 a.m.

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1 Women s Association Sunday God s People Worship Sunday, September 23, 2018, 9:30 a.m. [* THOSE WHO ARE ABLE, PLEASE STAND] A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 Pray and watch eagerly in the quietness of your heart during the prelude this morning as you prepare to worship God Almighty. Prelude My Faith Looks Up to Thee Lowell Mason Sharon Pfeiffer, piano; Susan Bishop, organ Welcome Announcements * Greet One Another Call to Worship * Hymn of Praise Come, Christians, Join to Sing 150 Women s Association Dedication Sharon Pfeiffer * Praise Songs Shout to the North Glorify Thy Name Scripture Reading Acts 4:1-12 NIV Page 1142 Sermon Sharing Your Faith Dr. Don Hoagland Pastoral Prayer and 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. * Hymn of Declaration Fairest Lord Jesus 306 * Benediction * Postlude March G. F. Handel While standing for songs, please note those around you who may need to remain seated and, if possible, move to allow those who are seated to have a clear view of the screen. Offering and Offertory Pastorale Chaminade/Higgins * Doxology 592 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 Choral Anthem And So We Sing Stone/Sterling Lessons for Young Christians [CHILDREN ARE DISMISSED TO DISCOVERY TIME]

2 Sharing Your Faith Acts 4:1-12 Introduction: A new fraternity house opened up in a suburban college town I. Christians need a good dose of boldness A. Sharing our faith with someone else is important 1. Hindrance list a. Fear of being laughed at or mocked b. Inexperience at sharing one s faith c. Terror of being asked theological questions for which they do not know the answers d. Lack of bible knowledge e. Unsure of what sharing one s faith really is f. Never memorized a plan of salvation II. People of witness whose confidence was in Christ A. Point to the power of Christ B. Confidence in witnessing, confidence in sharing our faith comes to those whose focus is bringing glory to God III. People of witness are empowered A. Through the Holy Spirit IV. Peter filled with the Holy Spirit A. Surrender our lives B. Given for special need V. The Holy Spirit is both sanctifier and strengthener A. Confidence and joy B. People who witness stand in the gap

3 Welcome to Supplee! Our Greeters this morning are Gayle Martell & Roberta Robinson. Our Worship Assistant is Jenn McKnight. The Chancel and Communion Table Flowers are given by the Women s Association to the glory of God and in honor of the women of Supplee Church. Parents: If you have younger children who become restless during worship, the service can be heard in the infant nursery and the narthex where children's bulletin packets are available on the ushers' table. Childcare for infants and toddlers is provided in Room 6. What's Happening this Week at Supplee... Today 9/23 9:15 am - noon Childcare for infants through four years of age, Room 6 9:30 am Worship Service 10:45 am Education Hour for all ages 12:00 pm Confirmation Orientation, Parlor 12:00 pm Seoul Church 5:00 pm Boy Scout Court of Honor, FH, S 6:00 pm Supplee Youth Group, CC Mon. 9/24 7:30 pm Boy Scouts 7:30 pm Praise Team, Sanctuary 7:30 pm Lydia Circle, Jean Olsen s 7:30 pm Miriam Circle, Nancy Manger s Tues. 9/25 10:00 am Women s Bible Study, Parlor 12:00 pm Men s Lunch Group, Parlor 7:00 pm Deacon s Meeting, Room 2 7:15 pm Ambler Choral Society, CC 7:30 pm Session Meeting, Parlor Wed. 9/26 7:30 pm Bazaar Craft Group, Roberta Robinson s Thurs. 9/27 10:00 am Men s Bible Study, Parlor 7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir, FH Fri. 9/28 7:30 pm Choristers, FH, S 8:00 pm Seoul Church, CC, L Sat. 9/29 9:30 am Sponge-ism Art Class, FH Please sign the red friendship folder, found at the end of your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. Note the names of those who are sitting around you so you can greet them by name. If you are a first-time visitor please add your address and phone number and stop by the welcome center in the Narthex after the service so that we can give you a small gift. Children ages four through fifth grade may leave when noted for Discovery Time, a worship education program which will be held in Crossroads Center. Please see an usher for directions to the room. Children should be picked up there following this service. Older children are encouraged to stay with their parents during worship. If you have a little one that is in need of Nursery care during this service, please see one of our ushers. You are encouraged to write your prayer and praise requests on the yellow sheets found in the pew slots. Please give them to an usher or place them in the offering plate. Women s Ecumenical Salad Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 10 at 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall. This year our program will be Dr. Daisy Century portraying Sojourner Truth. For the luncheon, we open the doors of our church and welcome women from the surrounding churches and synagogues to join us for an afternoon of food, fun and worship. Last year, over 100 women attended this wonderful event. Our Ecumenical Salad Luncheon is open to all the women of Supplee and all are encouraged to attend. We do ask that you sign up on the bulletin board outside of the Parlor if you plan to attend. Also, we ask that, as a member of Supplee, you bring a salad to the luncheon that will feed 12. If you are able to provide a dessert and/or help with set up or clean up, please sign up for that as well. Coming this Saturday - Sponge-ism Art Class - Back by popular demand! This time we will be creating a fall-themed painting. This class will be held on Saturday morning, September 29th. Join us for coffeecake, Danish, bagels, fruit, coffee and tea at 9:30 a.m. Art class will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Leave with a finished work of art!! Cost is $5 per person which covers the lesson and all needed supplies. Regardless of art experience or talent, anyone can create artwork that was painted entirely with sponges! A new, fun, easy technique that allows you to be creative and brings out your inner artist. Appropriate for ages 14 and up. We can accommodate 20 people. Sign-up on the board in the hallway adjacent to the Narthex. See Nancy Manger or any Fellowship Committee member with any questions. Confirmation Class If you are entering eighth grade or older, you are invited to be a part of this year s Confirmation Class. There will be an informational meeting for parents and students together TODAY at 12:00 noon in the church parlor. If you have any questions please speak to Pastor Don.

4 Prayers for Our Church Family Please put this list in a prominent place at home or work to remind you to pray for these individuals. Please pray for: Health Concerns: Sue Black healing after a serious fall Stan Christiansen health issues Sylvia Eagono recovering from surgery Lexi Harris (child of friend of Mark Christiansen) liver tumors Men s Bible Study - Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. All men are invited! Come and explore God's Word. This week we are meeting in the Parlor. Contact Bob Barit for information at Woman s Bible Study - Join us for prayer, study and discussion, Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the parlor. Come each week, or just whenever you can. Call Sylvia Eagono at with any questions. Supplee Youth Group - SYG is offered for all students in 6-12 grade. It provides students with unique experiences, biblical teaching, challenges, fellowship, fun and games. We invite you to join our Sunday night meetings and other activities. Check the calendar for details. Upcoming Fellowship Event: Colebrookdale Railroad Trip - All aboard the Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage ride and lunch on the Colebrookdale Railroad! On Saturday, October 13 at 2:30 p.m. see the best foilage in Pennsylvania! Experience spectacular autumn colors and the rich fragrances of fall in the Secret Valley, and enjoy lunch on the train. It's a two-hour round trip departing and arriving in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. We have the Supplee bus reserved and plan to leave church at 1:00 p.m. Price is $45 per person and includes lunch. We have 20 tickets available. Sign up on the board in the hallway adjacent to the Narthex. Adult Education - Every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. The Power of Love-Essentials of Parenting Led by Pastor Don in the Crossroads Center Parenting will be the topic for the next 6-8 weeks. This class is for all ages-grandparents too. Come join us! Actionable Faith for Today s World A Study of The Book of Romans Led by Russ Hensel and Jay Eibner in Fellowship Hall Come join us as we explore, discover and discuss the implications of Paul s letter to the followers of Jesus Christ in Rome. Romans is placed first among the New Testament epistles, and for good reason. According to the Wilkinson and Boa Bible Handbook, While the four gospels present the words and works of Jesus Christ, Romans explores the significance of his sacrificial death. Using a question-and-answer format, Paul records the most systematic presentation of doctrine in the Bible. But Romans is much more than a book of theology; it is also a book of practical exhortations. The good news of Jesus Christ is more than facts to be believed; it is also a life to be lived a life of righteousness befitting the person justified freely by His [God s] grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. The theme of Romans is found in chapter 1 verses 16-17: God offers the gift of His righteousness to everyone who comes to Christ by faith. But what is righteousness? In Romans, Paul also helps us to understand what righteous living should look like in our everyday lives. As we study, we ll discover important concepts that will help us put our faith into action and improve our relationships, not only with God, but with family, friends, neighbors, strangers, and those in authority. Jesus the Game Changer Led by Chuck and Jan Wormington, Suzy Moore, Sue Dunswell, and Bob Flanagan in the Parlor Jesus Christ has made an indelible mark on human history, and he continues to do so through his followers. Yet many people do not realize that the values western democracies are built on originate in the life and teaching of Jesus the equality of all, servant leadership, care for the poor, treatment of women and children, reason and science, to name just a few. In this series, host Karl Faase travels to the UK, USA, Singapore, India, and Australia, interviewing authors, academics and modern-day game changers about how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. After the video, the discussion will be led by a team of teachers.

5 Interested in Becoming a Member of Supplee? New Members Classes Starting Soon Periodically throughout the year, Supplee offers an opportunity for those interested in learning more about us, about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, about being Presbyterian, and about becoming a member of our church family to join our New Members Classes. Whether you re simply exploring church membership or definitely plan to join, these classes are for you. The schedule for the next series of classes is: Class A will be a lunch meeting on Sunday, October 14 at 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. in the parlor. It will be a general introduction and time to share our faith stories, talking about what it means to be a Christian and a Presbyterian. Class B will be a dessert meeting on Wednesday evening October 17 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the parlor. This will address specific questions about the Bible, prayer, the differences between denominations, and the sacraments. Class C will be a dessert meeting on Sunday, October 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hoagland s. This meeting will provide time with some Session members and church leaders to talk about Supplee, our ministry opportunities, and the stewardship of time and talents. The new members will meet with Session in the church parlor on Tuesday evening, October 23 from 7:00-7:30 p.m. to formalize their intentions for membership. These three classes will be repeated at different times throughout next year. To sign up for this fall s classes, please call the church office, or speak to Pastor Hoagland. Saturday Communion Service Just a reminder that the next Saturday worship service will be on October 7 at 5:00 pm in the Crossroads Center. We will celebrate the Lord s Supper together. Join us! Church Cookbooks - Supplee s Savory Selections, Fourth Edition - Supplee Church Cookbooks are available for purchase on Sundays in the Narthex or during the week in the church office. This is a reprint of our previous cookbook with a supplement containing approximately 200 new recipes. Prices are: Cookbooks with supplement - $20; Supplement only - $8 The Next Supplee Blood Drive is Saturday, October 13 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Donors will be eligible if they have not given whole blood since August 18th or double red cells since June 23rd. [There is some new information: Donors who have traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central or South America are at risk for exposure to the Zika virus and must wait at least 28 days following their return to the continental United States before scheduling their next blood donation. Also, the Red Cross has increased the minimum acceptable hemoglobin level for male blood donors (and also for male platelet donors) from 12.5 g/dl to 13.0 g/dl] If you have any questions about giving blood, please call the Red Cross at GIVE-LIFE. To participate in the drive, please fill out the tearoff below and place it in the collection plate, or in the box on the bulletin board in the corridor just outside the narthex, or call Roger Fingerlin at (If you later wish to change your appointment time, please tell Roger.) Please bring your Red Cross donor card, your driver's license or another form of photo ID. I PLAN TO GIVE BLOOD AT SUPPLEE ON October 13. I would like an appointment time of Name Home Phone Cell or Work

6 Deacons Sponsor October Blitz - Cold season is coming and the 55 homeless men living at Whosoever Gospel Mission will have a great need for cold medicine. The Deacons will be in the Narthex before and after Sunday services during October collecting such medications (generic brands OK; watch for sales now).there will be no standalone collection box. For safety purposes, all medication must be handed to a deacon in person. Pills, capsules and soft-gels only, no liquids. Daytime and/or nighttime OK, needed for cold & flu, and cough, chest or sinus congestion. Cough drops are also needed. Thank you for your generosity. Whosoever Gospel Mission Please see the information in today s bulletin. We have learned that Whosoever Gospel Mission is experiencing a significant funding shortfall for their fiscal year ending 09/30/2018, primarily due to the loss of a large grant ($86,500), they were expecting. There is currently a matching contribution program available to Supplee Church members and their friends for donations made between now and September 26, 2018, matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Whosoever Gospel Mission and either place your donation in the offering plate or give your donation to Adrienne in the church office. These donations will then be forwarded to Whosoever Gospel Mission. If you d like to know more about the mission and its ministry, please contact Jay Eibner or visit Prayer Shawls This is another important ministry of Supplee s Deacons. If anyone would like a prayer shawl to give to someone in need, or if you are willing to make one, please contact Toni Hagendorf at

7 Supplee Women s Association WAYS AND MEANS Ways to share your time, talents and gifts with the Women s Association. Our work is done with the help of many hands. HOW to participate: Prayerfully consider God s direction in your life and seek out any of the many service and project opportunities of the Women s Association. Try a one-time task, attend one circle meeting or bring in attic treasures for the Bazaar. See what you can do and enjoy doing with the women at Supplee. We welcome you! WHO to Contact: Call: Jenn McKnight at or the Church Office at WHERE to go: SUPPLEE CHURCH!! WHEN to start: Now! WHAT to do: Join a Circle monthly meetings in our homes, at the church or at local restaurants. You can host a meeting, lead a bible study and attend as you like and as your schedule permits; Serve on the Board attend monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month. We do not meet in the summer. December s meeting is followed by a luncheon; CIRCLE MEETINGS Elizabeth Circle (Second Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at Supplee) Contact: Sylvia Eagono ( ) Lydia Circle (Fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.) Contact: Suzanne Hessenthaler ( ) Miriam Circle (Fourth Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m.) Contact: Nancy Manger ( ) Sarah Circle (Second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.) Contact: Jenn McKnight ( ) or Kristin Moroski ( ) All women are welcome to join an existing circle or be a part of a new circle. Call the contact person, the church office or moderator Jenn McKnight. Chair a committee as a member of the board you can take on the responsibility of chairing one of the several committees of the board; Attend Presbytery Events go to and represent Supplee at various Presbytery gatherings throughout the year.

8 Share your interests, gifts and talents by: Sharing Ideas: we welcome your suggestions for meetings, speakers, or any activity that you believe may be good for the women and people of Supplee. Baking: we need help on different occasions receptions after memorial services, meetings and the Bazaar bake table. Cooking: we need help making salads and desserts for the Ecumenical Luncheon. Visiting: we visit Supplee members who no longer are able to come to church. Crafting: there is a group that meets regularly through the year to make crafts for the Bazaar and enjoy crafting together. Attend Women's Retreat: a weekend getaway in January for a time of fellowship and fun as we get to know one another better. Writing: we write articles for the Supplement and the local newspapers, and we put notices in the weekly church bulletin and on the bulletin board. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our Programs Bazaar Help Needed for our Silent Auction -The Women s Association will have our silent auction at our annual Christmas Bazaar this year on November 9 th and 10 th. In addition to our crafts, attic treasures, jewelry, food and baked goods, our Silent Auction will showcase your talents and special donations. How you can help us: Make up a themed basket (do this alone or with a group). Possible theme ideas: baby, children s crafts/crafts, spa, movie, pet, sports, games, gardening, car wash, beach, rainy day, chocolate, coffee and tea, reading Donate a craft that you have made Donate a service - lawn mowing, doing yard work, babysitting, pet sitting or dog walking, wallpapering or painting a room, cooking a meal, serving or cleaning-up at a party, washing a car, personal training, massage therapy Donate tickets to sporting events, museums, plays or shows Donate autographed sports memorabilia Donate a week or weekend at a vacation home We will accept and store your silent auction donations now. If you can donate, please contact Susan Shinton at (215) or susanshinton@comcast.net. Ecumenical Luncheon October 10 at noon Dr. Daisy Century will be portraying Sojourner Truth. Executive Board Hostess Christmas Bazaar Friday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday November 10, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Valentine Brunch Saturday, February 9, 10:00 a.m. Program TBD

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