and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 558 I Am the Church Morning Worship on the Lord s Day

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1 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day October 21, :30 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Unclouded Day Wild Honey *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 453 More Love to Thee, O Christ Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord Wild Honey 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. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And 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. 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. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 558 I Am the Church The Children s Message Anthem I Am a Pilgrim Wild Honey New Testament Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Pastor Andrew Sermon Getting Better Pastor Scott Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory I See the Lord Matt Miller Wild Honey *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 462 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus *Benediction Postlude Merle Epperson *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence all cell phones. Nursery available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3.

2 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day October 21, :00 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit How Great Thou Art Merle Epperson *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 453 More Love to Thee, O Christ Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Pastoral Prayer 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. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And 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. 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. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 558 I Am the Church The Children s Message Anthem Jesus Loves Me UMKids Choir Molly Fahy, pianist New Testament Reading Sermon Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Pastor Andrew Pastor Scott Offertory Great Is Thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father, there is no shadow of turning with three; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; as Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided, great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 462 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus *Benediction Choral Benediction Go Now in Peace Postlude Merle Epperson *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones.

3 Nursery available: See any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3. Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World NOTES Sunday October 21, :00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M.Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Contemporary Worship: Brandon Armstrong beaconworship@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

4 Contemporary Worship October 21, 2018 Opening Song Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Welcome and Announcement Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Offering and Prayer of Dedication The Reading of God s Word Selected Verses from Thessalonians Sermon Getting Better Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family.

5 NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday October 21, :45 am and 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Contemporary Worship: Brandon Armstrong beaconworship@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

6 This Week at SUMC Sunday October 21 8:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 4:30 pm UMKids (Bldg 1, Choir Rm, Rms 10, 14) 4:30 pm Acts in Action Bible Study (Bldg 1, Library) 4:30 pm Financial Peace University (Bldg 1, Rm 13) 4:30 pm Confirmation Class (Bldg 1, Old Fellowship Hall) 4:30 pm MOPS (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 4:30 pm Sunday Night Activities (AssmblyHall,Rms208,217,221,223,Kitchen, 14, 10) Monday October 22 7:00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Bldg 2, Rm LL31) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Bldg 1, Rm 29) 9:30 am UMM Peanut Cooking (Bldg 1, Kitchen) 10:30 am Mission Monday (Bldg 1, Rm 13) 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training (Bldg 1, Rm 27) Tuesday October 23 6:30 pm Teen Community Bible Study (Assembly Hall) 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting (Bldg 1, Rm 13) Wednesday October 24 7:30 am Men s Bible Study (Bldg 1, Rm 13) 9:30 am Pastors Worship Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30 am Church Staff Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 1:30 pm Alpha Prayer Group (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Beacon Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) Thursday October 25 6:00 pm One Harbor band rehearsal (Assembly Hall) 6:30 pm Will & Estate Planning (Sanctuary) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir (Bldg 1, Choir Rm) Friday October 26 Saturday October 27 6:00 pm One Harbor Kids/Ministries (AssmblyHall,ChildcareRms) The family of Lois Matthews would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and cards. We would especially like to say thank you to Ron and Carolyn Gurganus for their visits and to the UMW who had our mother as one of their VIP s over the last few years. She enjoyed your visits, cards and gifts very much. Sincerely, Kathey Fairchild, Lisa Reid, Darlene Tracy, Steve Matthews and Mary Behan ANNOUNCEMENTS Annual SUMC Fall Festival is Oct 28 from 4:30-6:00pm. Volunteers are needed to provide trunks for Trunk or Treating. Set up will be from 3:30-4:30pm in the church parking lot. For additional information, please contact Chris Wilson at cstumpwilson@hotmail.com ( ). Pilgrimage registration is open. It is November 9-11, costs $120 and is open to 6-12 th graders. We have limited space, so if you would like to attend, please register ASAP. If you would like to go as an adult, please talk with Andrew before signing up as adult priority goes to the Sunday Night Volunteers. If you need financial assistance, please talk to Andrew Harper. Retirement Seminar On Thursday, October 25 from 6:30-8:30pm, The UMM will host a seminar they hope will answer questions you may have regarding your retirement years. RSVP online at church website under Look Here or call the office at to reserve your place before Noon on October 22. There will be handouts and dessert. Family Advent Celebration Sunday, November 25, 4:30-6:30 pm in the Assembly Hall. Bring the whole family out to make your family advent wreath. We will provide a spaghetti dinner and the items to make a wreath. You may bring some greenery from your own yard and your own shears. We will collect the greenery for everyone to share. Please RSVP your family by Sunday, November 18. Sign up sheets are in the narthex and church office. Manna... Please continue your faithful giving...especially needed are canned meats, e.g. tuna, etc. We are low on peanut butter and vegetables. We have not resumed our snack program at Silverdale; but will as soon as school reopens. We are now placing a grocery cart in Building 3, anticipating additional contributions from One Harbor worship on Saturday night. Household items such as paper products are appreciated as well. Look for our grocery carts each Sunday. On behalf of the needy families we serve...thank you for your important aid. If you requested a copy of Michael Taylor s service and/or his CDs, please stop by the church office. These are ready for pick up. A heartfelt thank you from The Crystal Coast Teen CBS for making them feel welcome in providing them with a place to meet and for showing them the true meaning of Fist Bump Unity! There will be a Music Revival at Midway UMC, 307 Stella Rd in Stella on Monday, November 5-7 at 7:00 pm. Come worship with them!

7 PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Eldean Truax, Nolan Hernandez, Hal Silver, Beth Lenthall, Amy Dodson, Jan Cutler, Shirley Lynn*, Tom Barton, Shelton Kellum, Dick McLeish, Roberta Maness, Mary Bergazzi, Sara Bergazzi, Sylvia Sylvester*, Peg Fredeen* (*shut in) Friends & Family: Sharon Kanavel, Vicki Clift, Angela Adams, Eric Hart, Lavonne Bartol, Devin Seibel, Derek Hodsdon, Cathy Hodsdon Deployed Military: Dirk Caldwell, Brian Baldini, Craig Sampsel, James Pidgeon III, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Scott Harper Jr.*, Erik Werhner (*Church Member) The prayer focus is for our public schools. Please pray for all of the teachers, administrators, students and parents of our public schools. Especially for all the people effected by the school closings. Please also pray for the workers cleaning and preparing the schools to be reopened. OUR PRESENCE Sunday October 14, : : : :15 56 Sunday School 117 OUR GIFTS In memory of Ruth Hokum given by Bud & Karen Shipp, Mark & Julia Wax and Roger & Susan Fulp In memory of Rose Helms given by Tim & Angie Stewart, The Mitchell Living Trust, Bud & Karen Shipp, Martha Hardison Mitchell, Carol Hardison Young, Bonnie Hardison Young, Van & Jean King, JOY Sunday School Class and Paxon Holz In memory of Jim Eckenrode (Jan Cutler s brother) given by JOY Sunday School Class, Bud & Karen Shipp and Sally Barnes In memory of Lois Matthews given by Barbara Chandler and Harold & Louise Fulp In Honor of Tom & Joanne Scholl given by Dee Hoover and Cheryl Young In Honor of Stan & Marilyn Bell, Jim & Adele Hyla-Brewster, Barbara Carey, Frank & Helen Cizerle, Yana Frantz and Doug & Lisa Potts who all helped me pack and move given by Tina Bell Midgett OH! PRAISE THE LORD ~Pastor Adam & his wife, Alysia, welcomed their son Lyle Vernon Barth on October 11 th! Congratulations! ~We are so thankful that we have Onslow County schools conducting classes in our facilities as well as The Crystal Coast Teen CBS! ~We have awesome youth who have been volunteering their time in the recovery efforts while they have been out of school! ~We are so grateful for the donations for disaster relief which allows us to help so many in our community. Financial Status at a Glance Month ending - September 2018 Total Givings $971,204 $996,544 FINANCIAL REPORT Financial September 2108 Month End_ Tithing and Gifts $ 74,112 $20 Fellowship Fund & Building Gifts $ 10,962 Transfer from Catastrophic Reserve For Hurricane $ 10,000 Transfer in from $20 Fellowship Savings for Building Payment $ 11,928 Total Income $107,002 Want to donate from your Less Actual Expenses $114,068 smart phone? Use this QR Net $ (7,066) code. OUR SERVICE Nursery Oct 21 8:30 Adele Hyla-Brewster 11:00 Tabitha Chadwick Oct 28 8:30 Gwen Macias 9:45 Janet Morgan 11:00 Brenda Adams Children s Church Oct 21 8:30 Carmela Phillips 11:00 Hannah Guthrie Oct 28 8:30 Susan Fulp & Joanne Scholl 11:00 Susan Fulp & Ava Lamonica Acolytes Oct 21 8:30 Maggie Pearce, Addy Gladwell, Laura Hartman 11:00 Connie Pearce, Aaron Castellano, Ella Brown Oct 28 8:30 Matthew Felipe, Samantha Felipe, Millie Morris 11:00 Molly Fahy, Riley Fahy, Grace Egerton Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Helen Bosic Expenses

8 Retirement Seminar Income/Wills & Trusts/Hospice/Funerals The Swansboro United Methodist Men welcome you to a seminar we hope will answer questions you may have regarding your retirement years. Some of you may have been retired for a number of years and some of you are looking forward to that time. This seminar is for all of you. Location: Sanctuary, Bldg 2 Date: Thu, October 25 Time: 6:30 8:00 p.m. (Doors open 6 p.m.) Reservations: Online or call office by noon Mon, 10/22 Please reserve your spot online at swansboroumc.org under LOOK HERE or call the church office ( ) so we can plan for handouts and desserts. Do you have a current Will and/or Trust? Do you have questions about it or how to have a will/trust accomplish your wishes for special distribution of your estate? When it comes to a group of very special people who have devoted themselves to Hospice, questions arise: What is Hospice? What can they do for me or my family? When do I contact them? How much will Hospice cost? We usually think of Funeral Homes as we approach our later years of life, but there are many good reasons to address funeral issues ahead of time: Do you want a Military funeral? Is your funeral going to be a local funeral or in another county or state? Do you want to be cremated? Do you want an elaborate burial or are you interested in other options? One of the largest concerns facing us as we enter into this new world of retirement is our income stream. Are there ways we can live in relative comfort and still help our children? Is there a way we can still provide for our special needs family member after we are gone? Did you think you had what you needed in place but now wonder if there are other income options open? Come hear from our panel of experts on all of these topics! Retirement Seminar Income/Wills & Trusts/Hospice/Funerals The Swansboro United Methodist Men welcome you to a seminar we hope will answer questions you may have regarding your retirement years. Some of you may have been retired for a number of years and some of you are looking forward to that time. This seminar is for all of you. Location: Sanctuary, Bldg 2 Date: Thu, October 25 Time: 6:30 8:00 p.m. (Doors open 6 p.m.) Reservations: Online or call office by noon Mon, 10/22 Please reserve your spot online at swansboroumc.org under LOOK HERE or call the church office ( ) so we can plan for handouts and desserts. Do you have a current Will and/or Trust? Do you have questions about it or how to have a will/trust accomplish your wishes for special distribution of your estate? When it comes to a group of very special people who have devoted themselves to Hospice, questions arise: What is Hospice? What can they do for me or my family? When do I contact them? How much will Hospice cost? We usually think of Funeral Homes as we approach our later years of life, but there are many good reasons to address funeral issues ahead of time: Do you want a Military funeral? Is your funeral going to be a local funeral or in another county or state? Do you want to be cremated? Do you want an elaborate burial or are you interested in other options? One of the largest concerns facing us as we enter into this new world of retirement is our income stream. Are there ways we can live in relative comfort and still help our children? Is there a way we can still provide for our special needs family member after we are gone? Did you think you had what you needed in place but now wonder if there are other income options open? Come hear from our panel of experts on all of these topics!