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2 8:30am Service Welcome! Please fill out the Welcome to Worship registration form included in your bulletin and place completed forms in the offering plate later in the service. The mission of Westminster UMC: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. PRELUDE Great Is Thy Faithfulness Dan Miller * CALL TO WORSHIP from re:worship L: Power and might and majesty belong to God who created and is creating. P: Thanks be to God for God s mighty wonders. L: Like the image of the powerful wind, and heavens as a garment, God s majesty is revealed in all creation. P: We look around us at the wonders and marvel and the infinite variety and beauty which God has created. L: Who are we, that God should pay attention to us? P: We are God s beloved children, the stewards whom God has selected to care for God s world. * HYMN O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing v.1-5 UMH 57 * OPENING PRAYER from re:worship Lord, everywhere we look we see the imprint of your creative love. The wondrous works of nature show your majesty. As we gather today to celebrate your love and creation, keep us mindful that we are part of that created order, meant to be stewards and partners in building of your kingdom. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. AMEN. * GLORIA PATRI UMH 71 * PASSING THE PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you / And also with you. ANTHEM From Generation to Generation (Thou Art God) Parks COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER WITNESSING TO GOD S ACTION IN OUR LIFE Scott Gentile * HYMN In the Garden UMH 314 SCRIPTURE John 20:18-31 MESSAGE Show and Tell Rev. Malcolm Stranathan CELEBERATING RALLY DAY! see page 7 of your bulletin RECEIVING GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Offertory Amazing Grace Near * Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94 * Offering Prayer * HYMN He Lives UMH 310 * HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH * BENEDICTION Please be seated for the Postlude. BENEDICTION RESPONSE What Does the Lord Require Routley Please be seated for the Response and Postlude POSTLUDE Grand Triumphal Chorus Guilmant 2 * You are invited to stand in heart or posture

3 9:45am Eucharist Service Welcome! Please fill out the Welcome to Worship registration form included in your bulletin and place completed forms in the offering plate later in the service. The mission of Westminster UMC: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. * CALL TO WORSHIP from re:worship L: Power and might and majesty belong to God who created and is creating. P: Thanks be to God for God s mighty wonders. L: Like the image of the powerful wind, and heavens as a garment, God s majesty is revealed in all creation. P: We look around us at the wonders and marvel and the infinite variety and beauty which God has created. L: Who are we, that God should pay attention to us? P: We are God s beloved children, the stewards whom God has selected to care for God s world. * HYMN O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing v.1-5 UMH 57 INVOCATION AND OPENING PRAYER Pastor: Open our lips People: And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Pastor: Praise the Lord. People: The Lord s name be praised. Pastor: Lord, everywhere we look we see the imprint of your creative love. The wondrous works of nature show your majesty. As we gather today to celebrate your love and creation, keep us mindful that we are part of that created order, meant to be stewards and partners in building of your kingdom. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. PSALTER Psalm 84 UMH COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER WITNESSING TO GOD S ACTION IN OUR LIFE SCRIPTURE MESSAGE Scott Gentile John 20:18-31 Show and Tell Rev. Malcolm Stranathan * SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation Confession and Assurance The Peace Thanksgiving and Communion UMH 12 UMH 13 As you come forward to receive communion, we invite you to bring God s tithe and your offering forward to place in the offering plates at the end of the aisle. Communion offerings support relief efforts related to devastation and flooding associated with hurricane Harvey. * HYMN He Lives * HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH * SENDING FORTH 3 Enter to worship God, Leave to serve God s people. UMH 310

4 11:00am Service We gather to worship God... GATHERING MUSIC WELCOME to Westminster United Methodist Church The mission of Westminster UMC: Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. SONG CELEBRATION All to You Blessed Be Your Name PASSING THE PEACE KIDS TIME CELEBRATION OF RALLY DAY! page 7 in your bulletin COMMUNITY PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER WITNESSING TO GOD S ACTION IN OUR LIFE Scott Gentile GOD S WORD IS READ John 20:18-31 LET S TALK Show and Tell Rev. Malcolm Stranathan REFLECTION TIME / OFFERING Jesus, Friend of Sinners HAPPENINGS IN OUR COMMUNITY CLOSING SONG I Will Follow SENDING FORTH we leave to serve God s people! 4

Join with our congregation in completing the Welcome to Worship registration form in your bulletin.

5 Our Mission Changing lives through Jesus Christ to make a difference. To Our Guests.. WELCOME to our worship service, today. We pray that you may find the peace and encouragement of God s presence during your time with us. Let us get a chance to know you. Join with our congregation in completing the Welcome to Worship registration form in your bulletin. IN THE NARTHEX Large Print Hymnals Large Print Bulletins Children s Worship Bulletins CD 8:30am Worship Recording Welcome Center with ministry flyers CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION Sunday School for all ages, September-May, 9:45am. ON REQUEST Nursery with certified staff caring for children preschool and younger, at all services, year-round. American Sign Language Interpretation Available with prior notice, on request. Our office will provide interpreter contact info to discuss your needs and schedule. 10:30am Music Groups 11am service KidZone. Register in-person at our Sunday School or Nursery or online by going to Registration at wumcmd.org or by scanning this QR code: Hearing Assisted Worship Ask an usher for assistance. SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Join us in the Bell Garden (rain plan Martha Manahan room), between services. CAMPUS Ask any usher for direction to various rooms on our campus. Take advantage of Guest Parking on our Center Street lot. Youth Group meets weekly on Sundays, 7pm, at our Youth House, 155 E Main Street. John & Stephany Seargeant, Directors of Youth Ministry, Westminster UMC UMYF@wumcmd.org/ ALLERGY SENSITIVITY POLICY we value our allergensensitive worshippers. We use only artificial flowers and plants during our Sunday worship and we ask our worship attendees refrain from wearing strong perfume/cologne. CONTACT US 5

6 Our Church Family Our Family and Friends 9/1-9/7 requests, Sandra, Youth House neighbor (by WUMC) Rev. Charles Wolfe (by Pastor Dave Highfield) Peter Nickolas, DDS (friend of Jenny Myers) Mary Lou (Buck) Ledford (friend of Brenda Tracy) students, teachers, admin, care-givers (S.Bollinger) family dog (Stacey Bollinger) 8/25-8/31 requests, Bob Trammell (by Judith Wetzel) Beverly Goldstein (by Judith Wetzel) Affordable Childcare (by James Watson, Jenny Bell) 8/18-8/24 requests, John, Jerry (friends of Carole Roberts) Ella Marie (cousin of Christen Swartzbaugh) Ken Robertson (father-in-law of Meghan Robertson) 8/11-8/17 requests, Naomi Myers (mother of Larry Myers) Laura Williams (daughter of Darlene Union) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 NIV Ida Mae Hoff, Lynda Lockard, Bill Butler, Lorna Rice, Tyler King, Morris & Charlotte Koontz, Michael Collett, Betty Long, Carol LaFon, Cathy Flinn, John Carbaugh, Robert Shaeffer, Hank & Pat Diener, Pam Shafer, Dan & Eleanor Shipley, Ken Haj, Rev. Dick & Ann Harden, Louise Miller, Ryan King, Skip Amass, Norma Cobourn, Pearl Fulton, Claudine Fitzgerald, Jean Garver, Victor Makovitch, Dave Taylor, Tina Joyce Those in mourning The family of Nancy Fletcher Dorothy Zellhoffer (aunt of Darlene Union) Belinda Blizzard (sister-in-law of Ann Dell) 8/4-8/10 requests, David Zollickoffer (brother of Michele Zollickoffer) Terri Goss (friend of Michele Zollickoffer) Bob Eichner (brother of Linda Clark) Pietros Family (by William Knox) 7/28-8/3 requests, Lisa Cook (daughter of Debbie Cook) Nevaeh Williams (great-niece of Tina Joyce) The Volner Family (friends of Ashley Johnson) 7/21-7/27 requests, Amanda Mullinix and Isabel (by Heather Parks) 7/14-7/20 requests, Charles Beaver (brother-in-law of Chris Brown) Bob Raines (father of Ashley Johnson) Jake Gonsman (by Rich Gonsman) Our General Board of Global Missionaries Nan McCurdy, Miguel Miarena, (West Pac Conference), Sun Lae Kim (UB, Mongolia), Alina Saucido (Nicaragua). Those serving in the Military Pvt David Perez, Army, Iraq (future son-in-law, Kim Cascio); Dan Myers, Army, Fort Bragg, NC; Sally Myers, Army, Afghanistan (nephew/niece of Susan & John Harbold), Rachel Davis (Naval Flier, granddaughter of June George), William Felder (Army, Stottlemyers nephew), Jeannie Cook (Germany, Debbie Cook s daughter), Stefanie Sadowski-Gray, (Keesler AFB, Sadowskis daughter), Alexandria Kennedy (Air Force Medic, Afghanistan), Dominic Chiavacci, (Marines, Hawaii, Sue Thomas grandson), Tyler Samberg, Israeli Def Force/Anti Terrorism, Israel (Carolyn Samberg's son) Bulletin Prayer List, Prayer Chain, and Pastor Only Please use the Welcome to Worship slip to submit prayer requests. We will keep submissions in the bulletin for eight weeks. You are welcome to reissue your request at that time via our website, phone to church office or via another Welcome to Worship slip. Prayer Circle (prayer requests to the phone tree) Please call our coordinator, Cathy Hartman, or the church office to submit requests. Join the Prayer chain by sending a request to Pastor Malcolm: m.stranathan@wumcmd.org 6 Sept 2017 Please contact REACH, directly, with your need: Cindy Potee / Kristy Vandervalk / Carole Roberts,

7 CELEBRATING RALLY DAY! Litany is modified from the UMGBoD Pastor: We should applaud what God is doing amongst us more often. Give God thanks for raising us up in a community of faith that values padding on the faith. So Today we give praise to God through clapping. Today we celebrate God's grace that encourages the growth of our children and youth as they mature in faith and mature in years. (children and youth, please stand) Clap! We also give thanks to God who gives the spiritual gift of knowledge and wisdom and who passes on the Christian faith particularly to our teachers, assistants, Sunday School Superintendents and Staff. (Sunday School staff, please stand) Clap! We give thanks to God who promotes a desire to understanding our faith even as adults in our various learning opportunities for adults, particularly those who are part of an Adult Sunday School class, weekday Bible study or small group. (adult learners, please stand) Clap! And we give thanks to God who provided teachers and mentors in our past who in turn passed on the faith so that we learned about our faith even at an early age and so that their influence results in our faithful participation in this community of faith. (everyone, please stand) Clap with thanksgiving to God! Please join with me in our congregational prayer. A BLESSING FOR LEARNERS Gracious God: Thank you! As we stand here today, we remember our role as learners and seekers of the faith. We give thanks for all those present or away who support the teaching and learning that takes place through our congregation. Be with all children, youth, and adults who will be participating this year in our church school and Christian formation groups. Bless our times of study so that we may grow in faith. Bless our times of fellowship so that we may truly live as brothers and sisters in Christ. Bless our times of prayer and worship so that we may be enriched in our spirits. Amen. CHURCH PICNIC ***New Location*** Westminster City Park Join us TODAY, 12pm Church provides Fried Chicken and Beverages. Did you bring a dish to share? Drop off food in Jubilee Hall Kitchen or bring to The Park. Games for the kids! Praise Band! YOU RE INVITED.. to a dedication of the Peace Pole installed in the garden at the central branch of the Carroll County Public Library, Westminster. On September 11, 2016, Westminster UMC gave the City of Westminster a Peace Pole in memory of the 15 th anniversary of the events of 9/11/01. Sunday, September 10 th, 2017, at 2pm following the Church Family picnic in City Park, we will walk from City Park to the library where we will hold a brief Dedication Service. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me 7 Francis Assisi

Maker Fest RALLY DAY, TODAY!!! 9:30am Following the 8:30am worship service, parents and children collect their "factory map" and activity tickets then set off on their Maker Fest adventure.

Financial Peace University September 17, 9:30am Register TODAY In the United States: broke is normal. In FPU, families will learn to live like no one else so later you can live like no one else!

8 Maker Fest RALLY DAY, TODAY!!! 9:30am Following the 8:30am worship service, parents and children collect their "factory map" and activity tickets then set off on their Maker Fest adventure. Children will meet their Sunday School teachers, tour classrooms, preview WUMC's Music Programs all the while learning they are uniquely created by God. Financial Peace University September 17, 9:30am Register TODAY In the United States: broke is normal. In FPU, families will learn to live like no one else so later you can live like no one else! Course fee is $93 per family, this covers all your class material - book, envelope system, an online access code to the videos, resources and financial tools on the FPU website. Partial need-based scholarships are available, contact Ashley Johnson for more information. Register on today s Welcome Slip or by scanning here: Education Registration open in narthex & online Parents, are you tired of filling out the same information many different times for different programs? So are we! We now have one universal "Education Ministry" form for you to fill out to register someone for our nursery, Sunday School classes, children's choirs, Music Appreciation and KidZone. Please take a moment to fill out one form per person to participate in these programs for the year. We are looking forward to a great year! Sunday School Regular Sunday School classes will officially begin, September 17th (NLiC Class starts, today). If you are interested in serving in our Sunday School ministry as a teacher, assistant or in another way, please talk to our Sunday School Superintendents, Jacki Stranathan and Wayne Olson, or the Director of Christian Education, Ashley Johnson. Churchwide Fall Study THE NEW PARISH Small Groups Now Forming Group Leaders Needed, Too Sign up Sheets are in the Narthex, today. QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Scott Gentile 443/

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10 Compassionate Knitters Begins September 13th Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm, in the Library. Mission: Knit or crochet shawls for our ministers to take to persons in need. Experience: All experience levels and no experience, welcome! Supplies: We have knitting needles and yarn and would be happy to get you started. Contact: Dot White, Advance Directive Session and Medical Document Workshop September 18, 6:30pm Guest Speaker: Monica Clark-McGrew, RN, a nurse from Carroll Hospital Center Learn more about this End-of-Life Documents Workshop and RSVP for this informative and helpful session on page 13 of your bulletin. Church Office Help Are you interested in volunteering in the church office while Sherri is away? Primary duties are phone, visitors; additional duties, as you are comfortable, include computer tasks such as database, bulletin, calendars, etc. Please call or our office with your info: or s.haines@wumcmd.org. 10 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection Place donations in the OCC Shoebox baskets in the Mission Hallway. THANKS for your donations. Update there are many donations in Mission Hallway. THANK YOU!!! TAKE A LOOK!!! We do still especially need: Toothbrushes Soap and washcloths Notebooks Least of These Golf Tournament at The Links at Gettysburg September 29th, Shotgun Start at 8am Light breakfast included Water and Soda on Course Lunch at the Clubhouse $85/ golfer Contact: Scott 443/ or scottgentile@comcast.net

11 Calling all McDaniel (WMC) alumni, teachers, staff, and friends This year McDaniel College celebrates their 150th Anniversary. Pastor Malcolm would like to strengthen our relationship with the college. He is currently in dialogue with McDaniel's Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and we are considering mutual ministry options for our church and their group. Wouldn't it be great to reconnect our two great communities again in mutual ministry and service? Immediate need is to provide a fellowship time snack after their Thursday evening worship. During the school year, we are sponsoring the second Thursday of each month (next date is Sept 14). We are also inviting them to help with the October fifth- Monday Soup Kitchen. We have other ideas in the works, too! Please Pastor Malcolm m.stranathan@wumcmd.org or leave a voic x16. Ladies Lunch Not a ministry of UMW Join us at Forbidden City, Friday, September 15, 11:30am Dutch treat; meet at the restaurant. Open to all ladies, all ages, church members and non-members. No RSVP required. We typically meet the third Friday in each month. Join us! Friends of John Wesley the United Methodist September 20, 1pm, held OFFSITE at Carroll Lutheran Village, # Multipurpose room This ministry of WUMC meets monthly, on the 3rd Wednesdays, and is led by Pastor Shari McCourt. All are invited to gather for bible study and fellowship; communion offered in even months. Disciple Fast Track New Testament Portion...began this past Thursday and will meet weekly, 6:30pm, Susanna Wesley. Would you like to join? See Pastor Malcolm for materials. Reserving Space at Westminster UMC Schedule your church ministry meetings and events with our church office. Call Sherri at ; s.haines@wumcmd.org. Visit our website to view our church, community, and scouts calendars. We use Google calendars sync them to your personal calendar and always be in the know. For personal reservations, view our Room Capacities, Fees, and Deposits, posted on our church website, Member Toolbox tab. 11

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13 Fill me out tear me off drop me in the offering plate Fill me out tear me off drop me in the offering plate Advance Directive Session - Please RSVP, below.. Workshop for End-of-Life Documents September 18, 6:30pm New Life in Christ Classroom Stephen Ministry is offering a workshop to explain several end-of-life documents, such as: Advance Directives. Do Not Resuscitate Order. Power of Attorney. Monica Clark-McGrew, RN, a nurse from Carroll Hospital Center, will explain the documents and is happy to assist you in filling them out. We begin with a short presentation at 6:30pm, followed by individual assistance beginning at 7pm. Please join us for this informative workshop. A little background on our speaker: Monica Clark-McGrew, RN, is one of the Nurse Navigators at Carroll Hospital who works with assisting patients with Advance Directives. Advance Directive Session - Please RSVP, below.. Your Name Number attending Your phone Your 13

...for publication of current events, no more than two weeks out. Submissions should be no more than 75 words.

...for email and facebook publication to the entire church on Thursdays, intended for timecritical events and news related to this coming weekend in our church and ministries, ONLY.

14 Westminster UMC Staff Availability You will see staff working beyond these hours; thank you for keeping our posted hours of availability: HERALD monthly newsletter Articles are due on the fifth of each month to Sherri Haines, church office....for publication of events up to two months out. BULLETIN weekly church bulletin Notices are due by Tuesday, 3pm, to Sherri Haines, church office....for publication of current events, no more than two weeks out. Submissions should be no more than 75 words. WEEKLY E-HERALD via Forward info to Sherri Haines, church office, by 3pm, Wednesday....for and facebook publication to the entire church on Thursdays, intended for timecritical events and news related to this coming weekend in our church and ministries, ONLY. Submission should be brief, of 50 words or less. WEBSITE and FACEBOOK Submissions to the website may apply to any future date. The website is placed on most publications of the church. Facebook is best reserved for shorter-timed updates but there is an events feature that can be used, at your request, to invite people to special programs in the church. Church Office Hours = Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Office Admin. 9-3 Clergy Days off: Financial Secretary 9:30-3:30 Facilities Custodian Pastor Malcolm: 2pm Sun 2pm Tue Pastor Shari: 12pm Thur 12pm Sat Bulletin Sponsorship Your sponsorship brings us COLOR bulletins. Sign-up, today, in the Bulletin Binder located in our narthex (on the podium near the sanctuary doors). Sponsorships are typically $25 on regular Sundays. Personalize your dedication! Director of Christian Ed. Westminster United Methodist Church 165 E. Main Street Westminster, MD Easy payment in the offering plate (note bulletin sponsor on envelope and in check memo line). Thank you for bringing color to our morning 14

Sun Sep 10, 2017, Rally Day, Church Picnic, Loaves & Fishes Sunday 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Hospitality Reception - MM 9:30am Rally Day - Children and Adults 9:45am Eucharist Service 9:45am

Circle - SW 12:30pm Soup Kitchen - Jubilee 1pm UMW Sarah Circle - Offsite Tue Sep 12, 2017 1pm Yoga Session - Jubilee 6:30pm Preschool Board - DiscRm 7pm MOMSNext - YouthHouse 7pm Trustees - Library

15 Sun Sep 10, 2017, Rally Day, Church Picnic, Loaves & Fishes Sunday 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Hospitality Reception - MM 9:30am Rally Day - Children and Adults 9:45am Eucharist Service 9:45am Adult Sunday School - NLiC 11am Worship Service 12pm Church Picnic - City Park 2pm Peace Pole Dedication at CCPL 6pm Youth Group Back-to-School UMYF Party - Youth House Mon Sep 11, :30am Miriam Circle - SW 12:30pm Soup Kitchen - Jubilee 1pm UMW Sarah Circle - Offsite Tue Sep 12, pm Yoga Session - Jubilee 6:30pm Preschool Board - DiscRm 7pm MOMSNext - YouthHouse 7pm Trustees - Library Wed Sep 13, :15pm Compassionate Knitters - Library 1:30pm Senior Singers - NLiC 6:30pm Adult Choir Wesley Carillon - BellRm 6:30pm Confirmation Orientation - Youth Center 7:30pm Adult Choir Chancel - ChoirRm Thu Sep 14, :30pm Disciple Fast Track - SW 6:30pm Education - ConfRm 6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal - Sanctuary 7pm Fun Fellowship - MM 7:30pm Night MOPS/MOMSNext - YouthHouse Fri Sep 15, :30am Bible Study - Library 1pm Piano Tunings - Sanctuary/NLiC 5pm Dress Rehearsal, 3-Sopranos - Sanc 5pm Jubilee Hall Reserved 7pm 5th Grade Dance - Jubilee Sat Sep 16, am Torch Core Meeting - NLiC WUMC Calendar Webpage Sun Sep 17, 2017, day Mile of Pennies Sunday 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Financial Peace University - area tbd 9:30am Hospitality Reception - MM 9:45am Eucharist Service 9:45am Adult Contemporary Living Class - former MSRoom 9:45am Adult Discussion Class - Lib/SW 9:45am Adult Sunday School - NLiC 9:45am Youth Choir Ambassadors 9:45am Youth Choir Cherubs 9:45am Youth Sunday School 10:30am Youth Choir Alive! - Music Dept 10:30am Youth Choir Children of Hope - Music Dept 11am Worship Service 3pm Three Sopranos - Sanc 7pm Youth Group - Youth House Duty 8:30am 9:45am 11am Greeters Ushers Readers Communion Techs Other Nursery, all services Michelle Olson, Coordinator Rachel Olson 15

Westminster UMC Rally Day Church Family Picnic TODAY, 9:30am TODAY,

classes begin Sept 17 Financial Peace Sept 17 - Nov 12 9:30-11am

RSVP on today s Welcome Slip Workshop for End-of-Life Documents

given to the Glory of God in memory of Ed Rush on his 87th birthday

16 Westminster UMC Rally Day Church Family Picnic TODAY, 9:30am TODAY, 12 noon Sunday School Registration begins, August 13 Sunday School classes begin Sept 17 Financial Peace Sept 17 - Nov 12 9:30-11am Register today, below or online Picnic in the Park, this year! RSVP on today s Welcome Slip Workshop for End-of-Life Documents September 18, 6:30pm More info on your bulletin Today s bulletins are given to the Glory of God in memory of Ed Rush on his 87th birthday by Agnes, Denise, Mark, Darlene, Steve, Doug, Lori, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 16

165 E. Main Street Westminster, MD

165 E. Main Street Westminster, MD 410-848-8325 1 8:30am Service Welcome! Please fill out the Welcome to Worship registration form included in your bulletin and place completed forms in the offering plate