We Gather as the People of God

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1 The Way of Giving & Receiving November 11, 2018 Which commandment is the first of all? Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these. Mark 10:49b We Gather as the People of God Gathering Hymn Take My Life and Let It Be Large Hymnal #399 Prelude Cody Clayton Acolytes: Welcoming and Sharing Opportunities for Ministry *Please stand as you are able. Please sign and circulate the registration pads in your pew so we can stay in touch with you. *Call to Worship Sanctuary TFWS #2164 Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for you. *Opening Prayer One: God of hope, lead all who are vulnerable to places of sanctuary where life may be sustained and hope may be found. All: Bind us together in love as a community of your people, and strengthen us to serve you in all we say and do. Amen. *Opening Song Cuando El Pobre (When the Poor Ones) UMH #434 Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance One: O God, sometimes we cannot help but notice those who give large gifts. We want to give them places of prominence. There are times, too, when we scoff at those who are not able to do as much or give as much, making them feel as if their contributions are somehow less in your sight. Forgive us, God, when we are more concerned with the size of the gift than with the size of the heart that has offered it. All: Help us find ways to be affirming of the gifts of others, and to seek ways in which we can value all people. In Christ s name we pray, Amen. One: When we turn to God in honest confession, God s joy fills our hearts. God dusts us off, forgives us, and invites us to set yesterday aside and embark into a new tomorrow. All: Thanks be to God! Amen. *Passing the Peace of the Risen Christ Leader: May the peace of the risen Christ be with you. All: And also with you *Re-gathering Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord Words/Music: Paul Baloche Preparing to Hear the Gospel We Hear the Word of God 1

2 Gospel Reading Mark 12:38-44 NRSV As Jesus taught, he said, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devour widows houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation. Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. Time with Our Children Like a Child TFWS #2092 Reflecting on God s Word Just Giving Pastor Catiana We Respond in Faith Invitation for Prayer You are invited to respond to God s Word by writing your prayer of petition or intercession on the prayer card in your pew. Prayers will be included with our weekly prayers unless you indicate otherwise. Prayer Music Cares Chorus TFWS #2215 Prayers of the People Prayer of Jesus: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us 1:1our 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. FROM THE RITUAL OF THE FORMER METHODIST CHURCH Witness to God s Grace Bill Marc Invitation to the Offering The Jewish law called for grains to be left on the fields following harvest so that those who have little may be able to glean, to gather leftover food from the fields. Our world is not as generous, and too many fall through the cracks. We can make a difference. Let us present our offering. Offering our Gifts It is our tradition for the ushers to come forward and remain in place as you bring forward your gifts and offerings Offering Music Singing Our Thanksgiving Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow Large Hymnal #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! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2

3 Prayer of Dedication All: Abundant God, we offer these gifts with joy and thanksgiving. Use them in service to your people and the fullness of your purpose. Amen. We Go Forth in God s Spirit *Closing Song I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me TFWS #2153 *Blessing & Sending Forth *Postlude Cody Clayton Music reproduced by permission: OneLicense.net #A ; CCLI License A # ; Liturgy adapted from Seasons of the Spirit, RCL Year B, 2018; United Methodist Hymnal Copyright: 1989 ; CEB, Common English Bible CHARGE CONFERENCE DATE SET! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH 1PM STAFF PARISH 1:30-2PM ALL CHURCH AFTER THE SERVICE, PLEASE JOIN US DOWNSTAIRS FOR COFFEE AND COOKIES 3

4 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, EACH SUNDAY AT 9:15AM. For the first several weeks we will be studying, "Who Is Jesus". This is a study accompanied with video... promises to be an interesting study.. all are welcome and encouraged to join us for study and fellowship. MANY THANKS to those who generously gave of their time to volunteer on behalf of our church at the 2018 Country Fair. The weather conditions weren't the best this year so your efforts were especially appreciated! Mark your calendars for next year's! October Pat Willey CHANGE FOR THE BETTER Your loose change can make a difference! Please give generously! OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER RECIPIENT: TREE OF LIFE MINISTRY, PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA This ministry with the Lakota Native Americans addresses needs on the Rosebud and Pine Ridge reservations by nurturing the body, strengthening culture, and enhancing the spirit. Provides meals to the hungry; repairs to substandard homes; & supports local teachers. NOVEMBER Stewardship And Generosity Paul encouraged generosity at all times: "Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity." II Corinthians 8:2 Stewardship to serve as one who manages another's property, finances or other affairs is not just means for the church to raise money. It is a way of life that recognizes that everything we have is God s, and we are simply managing those resources while here on earth. The Bible is filled with examples of grateful response to God's generous gifts. The Bible also teaches about our personal responsibility to share with others and warns against selfishness and misuse of God's economic resources. Methodist approach to Stewardship John Wesley urged those in connection with him to "Earn all you can and save all you can, so that you can give all you can." He modeled modest living and sacrificial giving. Wesley made sure those early classes of "methodists" took weekly offerings to help others in need. Today, we United Methodists join others to help all of God's children whenever and wherever we can. Just as Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes when the crowd grew hungry, through our congregation, we are the heart, spirit and hands of God's outreaching love. Life grows here through the joy of generosity. Galena United Methodist Church By God s grace, the Galena United Methodist Church is the Body of Christ striving to fulfill Christ s Great Command to love God & love neighbor, & Christ s Great Commission to make disciples. Mission: Love God Love Neighbor Make Disciples Pastor: Rev. Catiana McKay catiana.mckay@gmail.com Cell: Ministers: The Congregation Visit us at: Office: gumc0192@gmail.com Sound: Karen Hughes Liturgist: Bill Marc Choir Director: Pam McKinsey Accompanist: Cody Clayborn AS A MEMBER OF ANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR MOST MAINLINE DENOMINATION, YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING FAITH WITNESS, SERVICE & PEACE ORGANIZATION. WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES ILLINOIS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES worldmethodistconference.com WORLD METHODIST CONFERENCE 4

5 Galena United Methodist Church By God s grace, the Galena United Methodist Church is the Body of Christ striving to fulfill Christ s Great Command to love God & love neighbor, & Christ s Great Commission to make disciples. Mission: Love God Love Neighbor Make Disciples On November 25 th, Consecration Sunday, we will have an opportunity to make a personal commitment of giving for the coming year. Recognizing God s generosity in our lives...changes our lives! Together, let us experience God! WEDNESDAYS, REHEARSALS 5:45 P.M. AT GUMC except for these Mondays... Monday Nov 5 Monday Nov 19 Monday Dec 3 Monday Jan 14 (Tuesday Nov 27-5:30 p.m. - Rehearse at St. Michael's WEDNESDAY NOV 28 CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ST. MICHAEL'S Sunday, Dec 16 - Play at GUMC - 10:30 a.m. service Monday, Dec 24 - GUMC - Christmas Eve/Sunday, Jan 20 - Play at GUMC - 10:30 a.m. service CHOIR REHEARSALS & SUNDAY SERVICE GIFTS OF MUSIC Wed. Nov. 14 Rehearsal 6:30pm/ Sunday, Nov. 18-Special Music - 10a.m. Rehearsal/10:30am service Tuesday Nov 27-5:30 p.m. - Rehearsal at St. Michael's ***WEDNESDAY Nov 28 Christmas Concert at St. Michael's Sunday, Dec.2 -Special Music - 10a.m. Rehearsal/10:30am service Wed. Dec 5 Rehearsal 6:30pmWed. Dec 12 Rehearsal 6:30pm/Sunday, Dec.16-Special Music - 10a.m. Rehearsal/10:30am service Wednesday, Dec 19 Rehearsal 6:30pm / Monday, Christmas Eve 8pm Service TRUSTEE S REQUEST: ANYONE LEAVING THE CHURCH, PLEASE LOCK THE DOORS, TURN OFF THE LIGHTS, & IF YOU HAVE TURNED UP THE HEAT OR AIR, PLEASE RETURN IT TO SET PROGRAM. THANK YOU! SUNDAY EVENING - 5:30 pm November 11 th, H.O.P.E. YOUTH Hello! Friendly reminder that we meet tonight at 5:30. Topics & action: dressed to paint and/or bulletin board creation. Please pass on the information. SUNSHINE BOX: Items will be replenished each week. Here are some ideas you may collect for the Sunshine Box: mouthwash, dental floss, razors, shaving cream, tooth paste, body wash, feminine products, baby wipes, body lotion face wash, granola bars, crackers, juice boxes, canned fruit, Clorox wipes, kitchen sponges, dish detergent, garbage bags, ziplock bags, glass cleaner. As always, thank you for sharing your children with us! JOIN US! You are invited to sing with the Galena United Methodist Choir. The choir meets most Wednesday evenings at 6:30 and first and third Sunday mornings at 10am in preparation for our service. United Churches of Galena Community Christmas ConcertWednesday, November 28 th at St. Michael Catholic Church. Galena Stauss Hymn Sing! Join us at the Nursing Home once a month (FIRST TUESDAY) for a time of sharing Hymns and familiar songs. Meet in the lobby of Galena Stauss Senior Care 5:45pm DATE GREETERS LITURGIST COFFEE HOST November 11 Lonna McDermott Bill Marc Judy Henzie & Carol Ericson November 18 Pat Willy Jay Dickerson POTLUCK -WESTMINSTER November 25 Pat Bull & Irwin Nejdi Carmen, Owen, Luke Holcolm 5

6 PRAYER REQUESTS PRAYERS FOR: Victims, family, friends, and community of the shooting in Thousand Oaks, California; The many who lost lives, community, and homes in the fires in the regions of California including Thousand Oaks on the heels of the shootings. We pray for the continuing tragedy and the many firefighters and others who risk their lives to contain the fires. Prayers continue for the people of the synagogue in Pittsburg especially families of victims of shooting; Joni Decker, Lonna s daughter, continue healing prayers, and for Lonna s niece, Diane Roling with lung cancer and Nicole King, Lonna s granddaughter, 34, with cervical & kidney cancer; Family & friends of Sue Wilke, a long time friend of Julie E., passed away Tues. morning, the 30 th Anne Broyles (mutual friend of Janet and Patricia s- breast cancer sugery went well but awaiting results; Annie and Dave Silaggi s daughter, Dana Herrick who is recovering from surgery; prayers for healing & comfort for Smiley (Irwin Nejdl) as he recovers from brain cancer; Mairi Douglas following shoulder surgery; remembering the Ripley family after the recent memorial service for their father, Danny; Dennis Smith who is battling cancer ; continue prayers for Linda Gress, whose kidney transplant is doing well but other medical concerns; Continuing prayer for Zambia s hunger-missionary, Betty Tsala & sons, Lanie & Shaun; Marjae, Makiya and Moriah in their new life in Chicago; prayers for all detained/separated children at our borders; Robert H, friend of Pat Bull & Elisa Skeeter- cancer; Laura Crawford, health concerns; Mary Vincent continued healing; and Bill Wilmarth, continued healing. Continuing prayers for: Anita Chamberlain at Galena Staus; Gayle Monahan now at 1 Prairie Ridge, Galena; Judy Behnke s friend in Florida; Herb Shay; Mary Lou Murphy s lung cancer- treatments; ; Sara Wybourn, friend with multiple myeloma cancer; and Joni, liver cancer; Elisa Skeeter s grandson, Johnathan Wachter USAF, deployed to Kuwait; Rena Glasgow in Korea (Army Artillery); Prayers for the United States military and all places affected by natural disasters and violence. Immigrants; all victims of gun violence and their family and friends; & all experiencing PTSD from current happenings; & prayers for patience & listening STEPPING STONES: A non-denominational social group for those in their 50 s, 60 s, 70 s (and beyond) facing life on their own. Join us for fun, social connections and new experiences. Meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Emmy Lou s Oldenburg Ln. for coffee & conversation. Please join us. Tuesday, November 13, 11:30 AM Dinner off the Menu at Vinny Vanucchi s (Enter from Bench St. to avoid stairs) Tuesday, December 3, 4:00 PM Holiday Celebration Dinner off special Menu at DeSoto House Hotel 230 S. Main Street, Galena Giving Tree for 2018 Bring Gift donations by Sunday Dec. 2 nd. Once again, we will be doing our CHURCH GIVING TREE for adults with a focus on senior citizens and will coordinate with First Community Bank Giving Tree. Gift Bags and tissue paper is also needed to prepare gift bags. Here is a list of needed items so we can make gift bags for adults: warm fleece throw hard candy warm gloves adults or children Tooth brush small note pad and pens/pencils, post it notes Tooth paste Kleenex Batteries Mouth wash Kitchen hand towels Flashlight Shampoo Dish soap Laundry soap Conditioner Shower soap or gel 6