First Reformed United Church of Christ

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1 THE FLOWERS on the altar are placed to the glory of God and in honor of the 44 th wedding anniversary of Robert and Beverly Green Sandifer by their daughters and grandchildren. USHERS: Ted Smith, Susan Odom, Nicole Smith, Joy Walser, June Grubb YOUTH USHER: Addie Walser PLATE ATTENDANT: J.W. Bates ACOLYTE: Claire Smith BIBLE STEWARD: Griff Smith SOUND TECH: Calvin Odom GREETERS: Ramona Yarbrough, Camill, Coreen, Nadia and Baron Freeman NURSERY {INFANTS - KINDERGARTEN}: Keri Hartle and Ashlee Snider AN ADULT SUPERVISED NURSERY IS AVAILABLE IN OUR EDUCATION BUILDING A WALL UNIT CHANGING TABLE IS LOCATED IN OUR HANDICAPPED RESTROOM {THROUGH LEFT DOOR AT CHANCEL} A COMFORT AREA WITH ROCKING CHAIR, MONITOR AND SPEAKER IS AVAILABLE IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE THE SANCTUARY TO CALM OR SOOTHE A BABY OR YOUNG CHILD {THROUGH LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR AT CHANCEL} First Reformed United Church of Christ PRAYER CONCERNS: Remember those in the Armed Forces. To add a name to the prayer list please contact Adena Wall at or the church office. CHURCH MEMBERS: Doris Flynt, Betty Link, Pam Garrity, Kelly Greathouse-Atkinson, Tony Peele, Clifford Lopp HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: Mary Crouse, Jo Hudson, Barbara Sowers, Micki Smith, Maxine Lohr, Rita Tussey, Valerie & Joyce Price, James Everhart, Hoyle Potts OUR FRIENDS: Linda Yarborough (Mike Brown s Aunt), Moyer Smith (Guy Smith s Brother), Virginia, Deborah and Mary Davison, Coney Leonard (Sylvia Walser s Brother), Paul Stevens (Lisa Nelson s Cousin), Jeffery Saunders (Amy Hedrick s Son), Greg Nifong (Lib Sink s Nephew), Virginia Hill (Cathy Waitman s Mother), Glen Fritts (Lisa Nelson s Uncle), Kitty Anderson (Kathleen Danze s Mother), Gary Clark (Rita Tussey s Brother) FIRST REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Ministers: All Members of the Congregation Pastor, Rev. Elizabeth Horton (elizabeth@frucc.org, cell/text # ) Minister of Pastoral Care, Rev. June Grubb (jgrubb3@triad.rr.com) Director of Christian Education, Cathy Waitman (cathy@frucc.org) Choir Director, Ellen Peterson Organist, Lee Ann Peele Secretary, Myra Thompson Financial Secretary, Paula Lopp Hymns Reprinted under OneLicense.net A All Rights Reserved. Where People Discover The Love of God The Power to Love Others The Ability to Love Ourselves 104 East Center Street Office (336) Lexington, NC church@frucc.org Website facebook.com/firstreformeducc No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. October 9, 2016

2 Service of Worship Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost Liturgist: Doris Sink Welcome to First Reformed United Church of Christ. We are glad you are here. If you are visiting with us, please fill out a pew card with your information and place in the offering plate when it is passed so that we may send you some information about the church. Childcare for infants through Kindergarten is offered in the Educational Building. Please let an usher know if you need assistance. Prelude *Chimes Sounding the Hour Welcome and Announcements Choral Call to Worship *Responsive Call to Worship Liturgist: Come all who are weary We Gather To Serve God In Worship People: of wealth, of poverty, of power, of struggle, of division Liturgist: Come all who are heavy-laden People: with too much, with too little, with anxiety, with fear, with anger Liturgist: Come all who have hope People: for liberation, for peace, for freedom, for justice. Liturgist: Come and be healed, come and here the voice of God saying, People: See, I am making all things new. *Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth Insert *Invocation The Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 (Page #717 of Pew Bible) Unison Prayer of Confession God beyond borders, we know that on our way to worship, we may not have noticed the exiles in our neighborhoods. How easy it is for us to wander down the streets of temptation, pausing at the corner of easy choices. We fall silent when we hear words of anger and hate. We tolerate a culture that is suspicious of all who are different from us. Have mercy on us, O God. Open our hearts to all the wonders you are performing in our lives. You created a world full of different cultures and voices that our lives might be enriched. You send us friends out of places we least expect, that we might be blessed. In Christ s name, Amen. Assurance of Pardon

3 *Passing the Peace Young Disciples The Pastoral Prayer and 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, for ever. Amen. Anthem Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) arr. Joel Raney Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, by now I see. Now I see, now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! My chains are gone, I ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me, and like a flood, his mercy reigns; unending love, amazing grace. The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. My chains are gone, I ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me, and like a flood, his mercy reigns; unending love, amazing grace. Guest Dancers from Sheets Dance Academy: Tabitha Baker, Caroline Pyle, Emily Stahle, Alisha Walser and Emma West. The Gospel Reading Luke 17:11-19 (Page #955 of Pew Bible) Sermon Thank you *Hymn God of the Sparrow God of the Whale Insert

4 Invitation to Give Our Offerings Offertory *Congregational Response Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts: Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication Doris Sink *Responsive Call to Dedication Liturgist: And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? People: Then I said, Here am I! Send me. *Benediction *Postlude NOTES: * PLEASE STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE Sunday, Oct. 30 th, 11 am STEEL PRAISIN, a popular steel drum band from Friedberg Moravian Church in Winston-Salem will share in our worship experience on Sunday, October 30 th. This is their final appearance and will end a successful, 20-year span of Caribbean-style songs of praise heard at over 500 churches and other venues on the East Coast. Don t miss this! October 9 th October 16 th Our annual food drive to benefit Pastor s Pantry is held in the month of October. Items needed include: Canned Mixed Vegetables Ramen Noodles Canned Beans Canned Fruits A Blessing of Prayer Shawls and Blankets will be held during our service of worship today. If you know of someone (church member or friend) who could use the comfort and warmth of the prayers wrapped in each of these shawls/blankets, please contact Prayer Shawl Co-chairs, Harriette Murphy or Mary Jo Jessup, or the church office. Special thanks are extended to the ladies who donate their time and efforts to create these works of art. Please do not bring plastic individual serving products those get crushed in transport.

5 EVERYONE IS INVITED! TODAY Following worship Yarborough s Restaurant is serving a delicious catered lunch of broasted chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, tea/coffee and dessert. Payment for the meal will be accepted at the door. Finance Committee Chair, Walter Hoffman will present the proposed budget for All members are encouraged to be a part of this important process in the life of First Reformed United Church of Christ. Family Fun Night Mark your calendar Women s Life Fellowship is sponsoring a family night Tuesday, October 18 th at 6:00pm. There will be pumpkins to decorate ($5 each). Hot dogs will be grilled by Mike Brown, and Women s Life will provide fixin s, chips, drinks and dessert. There is no charge for the meal so this truly is an affordable fun time for church families to fellowship. Signup below and drop in the collection plate to reserve your pumpkin now! If you prefer not to decorate a pumpkin but would like to come enjoy a hot dog and fellowship, you are welcome! Name: Number Attending Number of Pumpkins ($5.00 each) Number of Hotdogs (free)

6 Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Onethird of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. The 2016 theme for NIN is "This We Believe" and connects the issue of child hunger to the work that UCC congregations are doing to serve their community and address this injustice. We will receive the NIN offering on October 23, Sunday, October 9 Tuesday, October 11 Wednesday, October 12 Thursday, October 13 Sunday, October 16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 9:45am... Kids Club (K-6 th Grade) meet with Alice Gray {fellowship hall} 9:45am... Youth (Grade 7-12) meet with Jeremy Peterson {downstairs} 9:45am... Willing Workers Class with Carolyn Spivey 9:45am... New Way Class with Dave Fulton 11:00am... WORSHIP SERVICE AND BLESSING OF PRAYER SHAWLS Noon... Congregation Meal and Budget Meeting 6:00pm... Men s Brotherhood Dinner Meeting {FH} 6:00pm... JAM Children s Choir K 6 th grade {Chapel Annex} 6:30pm... Snack Supper for Children and Youth {FH} 6:30pm... Bell Choir Practice 7:00pm... Fresh Air (a time for teens) - 7 th thru 12 th grade youth {FH} 7:15pm... Adult Choir Practice {Chapel Annex} 5:30pm... YOGA Class {Parlor} 7:00pm... Square Dancers {FH} 9:45am... Children (PreK-1 st Grade) meet with Lynn Brown {downstairs} Save the date! Mark your calendar and invite family, friends, and former members to come to First Reformed United Church of Christ for our annual Homecoming. A Memorial Service will be held in the sanctuary during the November 6 th worship service. A candle will be lit for each member of our congregation who has died in the past year. Guest speakers for the day are Rev. Mike Hooper and Dr. Lee Jessup. Entertainment will be provided by Keith Burkhart. Following worship, the Board of Congregational Life is sponsoring a covered dish lunch. Plan to bring a favorite dish to share with family and friends as we enjoy lunch together. Drinks will be provided. Monday, October 17 9:45am... Children (Grades 2-6) meet with Nicole Smith {downstairs} 9:45am... Youth (Grade 7-12) meet with Jeremy Peterson {downstairs} 9:45am... Willing Workers Class with Carolyn Spivey 9:45am... New Way Class with Dave Fulton 10:40am... Hymn Sing {sanctuary, prior to worship service} 11:00am... WORSHIP SERVICE 12:15pm... Consistory Meeting 5-8pm... Open Hands Ministry Meal {FH} Tuesday, October 18 6:00pm... Family Fun Night Hot Dog Supper & Jack-O-Lantern Painting {FH} Celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries {October 9-15} BIRTHDAYS October 9 Griff Smith October 12 Bill Robbins