Founded in 1941, Church Women United is a racially, culturally, theologically inclusive Christian Women s movement, celebrating unity in diversity

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1 Founded in 1941, Church Women United is a racially, culturally, theologically inclusive Christian Women s movement, celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice.

2 Men, come spend the weekend at Wesley Forest in fellowship and discussion about who we are as Christians in America. Those who take part will leave the church parking lot at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 16. Expected time to return will be sometime Saturday evening. The weekend includes one night and two meals served by the Wesley Forest staff. There will be refreshments and snacks on Friday night. All men require $15 deposit for lodging and meals, plus their own bedding. Yes, I want to be part of this year s Men of Wesley Retreat at Wesley Forest ($15 deposit included). Name: Telephone:

3 It will be a dyno-mite preschool time as we: dig for bones, and try to build a dinosaur. explore what dinosaurs did all day. make a craft to take home. Presented by The Whitaker Science Center Harrisburg, PA Event takes place at Wesley United Methodist Church, Market & Third Streets, Bloomsburg, PA Reservations are required for this event. To secure a spot, please complete this form, and return it to the church office (mailing address is 130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815). Child s Name: Parent/Guardian s Name: Age of child: 3yrs. 4yrs. 5yrs. address of parent: Address: Telephone: Please note: parents must remain with their children throughout this event. During this event, photographs will be taken for the newspaper. As a parent, it is your responsibility to remove your child if the photographer is taking a picture and you do not want your child photographed.

4 The Mission of Wesley Church is to: KNOW Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. GROW in faith through worship, prayer, and study. GO... in service to Christ and His world. The purpose of Wesley Church is to create disciples who serve Jesus Christ. Pastor: Mark F. Reisinger ~ Director of Music: Jordan R. Markham Acolytes: Sage DePoe, 8 a.m.; William Bodenman, 10:30 a.m. Liturgists: Jeff Hill, 8 a.m.; John Reibsome, 10:30 a.m. The altar flowers are presented to the glory of God and in loving memory of Our Parents: Richard and Helen Frazier and Margaret Dreher by Tony and Michele Frazier. Welcome to Wesley Church! Let us know you worshipped at Wesley Church this morning by completing the communication/attendance registration card which was handed to you when you entered the sanctuary. If you have recently moved or changed telephone numbers, be sure to indicate that information. New residents and visitors: please provide as much of the contact information as possible. Be sure to look on the reverse side of the communication card for a list of opportunities in which you can become involved at Wesley Church. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate. Thanks for worshiping today with the Wesley Church family.

5 Welcome to Sunday morning worship at Wesley Church *Please stand where indicated by the asterisk. Congregation responds in bold italics. THE PRELUDE *SIGNS OF PEACE AND HOSPITALITY THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE OPENING/PROCESSIONAL HYMN We Believe in One True God UMH # 85 Hymn Tune: Ratisbon THE MORNING PRAYER (all praying) Almighty God, You are greater and more vast than we can comprehend. Yet, You came to us in the person of Jesus so that we might know You. Help us to know You more each day. May we know You as our Lord and our Savior, and may we know Your love in greater, deeper ways. As we know You better, may Your likeness shine through us, that others may know You through our witness. Amen. THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8 a.m.) The Apostles Creed, Traditional Version UMH # 881 THE OFFERING with offertory (8 a.m.) THE OFFERING with Sanctuary Choir anthem (10:30 a.m.) To Know The Love Of God Allan Petker *THE DEDICATION OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD UMH # 94 Hymn Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen THE CHILDREN S CHAT THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF GOD 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 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. *THE HYMN He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought UMH # 128 THE PSALTER (read responsively) Psalm UMH # *THE GLORIA PATRI (8 a.m.) UMH # 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.

6 THE EPISTLE LESSON II Peter 3: New Testament Pew Bible Pages 217/224 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 10: New Testament Pew Bible Pages 66/67 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Know Pastor Mark Reisinger THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (10:30 a.m.) umh # 39 Harper Marie Munson, daughter of Taylor and Matthew Munson *THE CLOSING/RECESSIONAL HYMN Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us UMH # 381 Hymn Tune: Bradbury *THE BENEDICTION *THE POSTLUDE Serving you today... Greeters/Ushers(8 a.m.) Maxine and Terry Werkheiser Greeters (10:30 a.m.) Dave Cooper, Third Street; Tana Cooper, Market Street Head Ushers (10:30 a.m.) Jane and Brian Bercher Children s Chat Leader Kathy Beidler Sound Technician John Stone Projectionists Ross Family, 8 a.m.; Phil Burrell, 10:30 a.m. Combined Nursery Volunteers (10:30 a.m.) Eileen Thomas and Beverly Wintersteen Welcome Again, Becky Elfman Please welcome Becky Elfman to the Wesley organ once again today as she fills in for Jordan Markham during his vacation time. Becky lives in Kingston where she teaches piano and voice at Mosaic Music Studios. She sings with several choirs in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, composes, and often sits in for organists who need a vacation. Be sure to warmly greet Becky, and thank her for sharing her talents with us this Sunday.

7 This Week s Happenings at Wesley Today 2 p.m. ~ Worship at Brookdale Living Center 6:30 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W. 7 p.m. ~ Starlight Monday 1 p.m. ~ Wesley Quilters Tuesday 11:30 a.m. ~ Church Office Volunteer Gathering Wednesday 9:30 a.m. ~ Wesley Staff 7 p.m. ~ Ballroom Dance 7 p.m. ~ AFG Stepping Stones to Recovery Thursday 6:15 p.m. ~ Bells In Bloom 6:30 p.m. ~ Cub Pack # 25 7:30 p.m. ~ Sanctuary Choir Friday 10:30 a.m. ~ Church Women United 5 p.m. ~ Young People s Choir 7 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W. Youth Lock-In Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ~ Community Friendship Meal\ sponsored by Hands-To-Hearts Next Sunday, All Saints Sunday 8 a.m. ~ Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. ~ Sunday School For All Ages 10:30 a.m. ~ Worship with Holy Communion 7 p.m. ~ Starlight Needed Immediately: Pre-School Sunday School Teacher Must be able to give hugs, read stories, and play with children. For additional details, talk with Beth Mauk, or indicate your interest on today s Communication Card. Meals-On-Wheels Volunteers October 29 - November 2, 2018 Monday, October 29 Laura Davis and Marie Williams Sue and Sonny Frederick Tuesday, October 30 Joe Darlington and Karla Wright Madelyn Miller and Mary Ann Schalles Wednesday, October 31 Norma and Dean Shultz Shirley Cunningham and Janet Lee Thursday, November 1 Elaine Hartman and Lois Sauers Gary Erwine and Don Pursel Friday, November 2 Gloria Cope and Gail Menapace Kathy and Paul Kreisher Pastor Mark s Office Hours This Week Monday, October 29 9 a.m noon and Tuesday, October 30 9 a.m noon Call the church office at or call Pastor Mark directly at

8 Please print all information. 130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. Name: Change in contact information address: 1st-Time Guest 2nd-Time Guest Regular Attendee Member Address: Apt: Town/City: State: Zip: Best Contact Telephone: ( ) If 1st or 2nd-time guest, how did you hear about Wesley Church? (Name of person who invited you, radio, website, newspaper, other.) The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, October 28, I/we love to give hugs, read stories, and play with children, so I/we would like to learn more about serving as a pre-school Sunday School teacher. I/we would like to help deliver The Upper Room devotional magazines to Wesley LAMs and/or others who aren t able to pick up a copy at the church. I/we will would like to be part of Wesley s Home Communion Team. Members of the Home Communion Team serve Holy Communion to Wesley LAMs on a regular basis throughout the church year. I/we will continue to support The Bloomsburg Food Cupboard through weekly donations of nonperishable items. For the month of November, the requested items to benefit The Food Cupboard include canned vegetables and boxed macaroni and cheese.