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1 First FirstUnited UnitedMethodist MethodistChurch ChurchofofTrenton Trenton A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ: Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone! A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ: Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone! Welcome, we are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. If this is your first time with us, know that: Children s Sunday School begins after the Call to Worship & Nursery Services are available; Both Children s Sunday School and the Nursery are on the 2nd Floor. An An asterisk asterisk (*) (*) located located before before an an event event means means that that we we invite invite you you to to rise rise in in body body or or in in spirit; spirit; During the Prayers of the People, if you wish to share, but not to speak, you may write During the Prayers of the People, if you wish to share, but not to speak, you may write your your prayer or need on a note and place it in the plate during the Offering; prayer or need on a note and place it in the plate during the Offering; You are welcome to join us for refreshments in the lounge after the service; You are welcome to join us for refreshments in the lounge after the service; We hope to see you again! October23, 16, October 10:00 amam 10:00

2 Words of Centering "Do good to your servant according to your word, O Lord. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands." Psalm 119: 1-2 NIV Prelude Gathering in God s Presence Organist/pianist Jeff Burke *Call to Worship: One: People: One: People: One: People: One: All: *Opening Hymn: Opening Prayer based on selected verses of Psalm 65 (mix of NIV and UMC hymnal) Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; And to you our vows will be fulfilled. O you who hear prayer, to you all people will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple! You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior. O God, you are the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of the farthest seas. You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly. You crown the year with your bounty. We are grateful, O Lord, for all your goodness and generosity. Along with creation, we will praise you and sing for joy! "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Hymn #140 Prayer for a New Heart #392 Thou who art over us, Thou who art over us, Thou who art: Give me a pure heart, that I may see thee a humble heart, that I may hear thee; a heart of love, that I may serve thee; a heart of faith, that I may abide in thee. Amen -2-

3 Proclamation of the Word The Gospel Lesson: Luke 18: 9-14 Response to the Gospel Lesson: NIV Bible Leader: People: This is the Word of God for the People of God, for which people say: Thanks be to God Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer What Joys or Concerns do you have to share this week? What celebrations of the life of God have you experienced? 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. NIV Bible The Epistle Lesson: II Timothy 3: 12-4:5 *Hymns: "Break Thou the Bread of Life " "Thy Word is a Lamp" Hymn #599 Hymn# 601 Sermon: *Hymn: "The Authority and Importance of Scripture" "Trust and Obey" Rev. Heidi Reinker Hymn #467 Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Offering Prayer Offertory Music Covenant Prayer Offertory Continued on next page Choir/Praise Band FWS #

4 Going Forth As God s People *Doxology Hymn 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! *Benediction [After the benediction but before we return to the world as disciples of Jesus Christ, Let us form a large circle around the perimeter of the sanctuary for our closing response] *Response Let There Be Peace on Earth Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Hymn 431 Postlude Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Altar Flowers: Given by Joe & Paulette Wilson in appreciation for the coffee hostess ladies. Organ Flowers: Coffee Hour: Bette Lozo Nursery Caregiver: Carole Pettitt Sunday School Educator: Terri Nowaczewski Liturgist: Jo Kamoschoer Liturgical Resources: Call to Worship Opening Prayer -4-

5 In Our Thoughts and Prayers... Those who are hospitalized: Those who are home: Eugenia Nowaczewski - Mother-in-law of Terri Nowaczewski(7/20) Norman Barnsdale - Spouse of Nina Barnsdale (7/20) Mardell Hull-(7/20) Morris Prater Father of Tom Prater (7/20) Jean Clarkson Aunt to Jan Wynn (7/20) Joe Wilson (7/20) Terri Nowaczewski (7/20) Sally Thornton Karen Roberts friend (8-16) Donna Partillo Karen Roberts friend (8-16) Nola Ward Member (7/20) Marshall Dunlap - Pastor UMC (7/20) Stan Miller Mary Wanat-Jan Wynn friend (7/20) Bob Perfetti Ruth Kasnaw (7/16) Those serving our country: 1LT Theresa Burt (Navy, California) Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson MAJ Nathaniel Davis (Army, Texas) CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer Jesse L. Warren (Marines) - grandson of Sally Okerstrom CPO Dillon Dossey (Navy) - nephew of Ruth Ann Brewer Please note: Names added to this list will be removed every 4 weeks. (7/16 means 4 weeks, 7/20 means stays on until asked to be removed) Please contact the church office if you would like a name to remain longer than the 4 week time period. All Saints Day worship October 30th If you have lost any family members since last All Saints Day (Nov-2015/Nov-2016) That you would like to be recognized in the All Saints Day service and bulletin, please let Pastor Heidi or Ramona know in writing. Thank you! If you know of anyone who should be listed here, please call the church office. -5-

6 Chicken Supper Wednesday, November 9th, :00 pm until sold out Carry out 4:30 pm Willow United Methodist Church Willow Rd New Boston. MI $10.00 per person $5.00 ea 12 & under Our Menu Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, Biscuit & Gravy, Cole Slaw, dessert, coffee, hot tea, milk Downriver Community Prayer Breakfast Friday, December 2, 2015 $20.00 per person Buffet breakfast 7:00 am / Program begins Adjourn 9:30 am Community Announcements Continued Exchange Club of Trenton Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Sunday, Nov 6 12:00-5:00 pm Westfield Center Children $4 Seniors $7 Adults $10 Crystal Gardens Fort St Southgate, MI :30 am Speaker: Ashley Smith An angel sent from God The First Responders will be honored this year If you would like to attend, there is a sign-up sheet located in the lounge. Mitten Tree for the Salvation Army Our annual collection of hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for the Salvation Army begins October 5 and continues through October 28. Your contributions are always appreciated and Faith United Methodist Trenton 43rd Annual U.M. Women s Bazaar Friday November, 11 from 10 am 3 pm Chicken luncheon 11 am-1 pm Tickets $9 Roast Beef Dinners Wednesday, November 16, 2016 First United Methodist Church Evergreen, Flat Rock Third Wednesday of the month Serving 4-7 p.m. $ Dine In per person; $4.50 Children 10 and under $ Carry out per person Next Roast Beef Dinners December 21, 2016 Seaway Choral Concert Sunday, November 4pm the Seaway Choral will be performing at our church! The concert is free (with a free-will offering) so invite your friends, neighbors and fellow music lovers to help us kick off this season. Thank You to everyone that participated, by walking or donating to this years Crop walk at FlatRock Umc. We had 7 walkers & 2 dogs, and raised $ Great Job! -7-

7 Book Club News Our next book club selection is, "The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. It is a fictional story about a baby who comes to a couple living in a lighthouse. All are welcome! Please join us on Wednesday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. For more information please contact Jan Woolcott or Pastor Heidi Adult Sunday School Join us in the meeting room after about minutes of coffee hour, to discuss today s sermon + Bible texts Trenton First UMC Announcements Balance Class How to Keep Your Balance Oct 26, 2016 First United Methodist Church Trenton 2610 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI Instructor: Michael Prudhomme, DPT, OCS, OMPT, CLT, C/NDT Doctor of Physical Therapy Healthcore Physical Therapy Adult Bible Study Every Tuesday 1 pm-2:30 pm We are currently studying 1 Thessalonians Bring your Bible and join Pastor Heidi for this study. All are welcome! Pastor Heidi and Jim will be traveling to Vermont, leaving early Wednesday, October 26 and returning late Saturday, October 29. If you need to speak to Pastor Heidi, Ramona and Paulette will have my latest number. ChristNet/Overnight February 19-26, 2016 Judy Howells is looking for 1 or 2 persons to be a Co-Coordinator(s) for the ChristNet overnight sleep-in. If interested please call Judy Howells or the church office. Thank You! Avg. Weekly Attendance October 32 As of: 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 Giving Received $3312. $ Budgeted Expenses $2691 $2691 $2691 $2691 Difference

8 First United Methodist Church 2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI Ministers: All The People Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker Church Admin: Ramona Moyski Organist: Jeff Burke Custodian: Karen Roberts Pastor Heidi s Contact Information: Home: (734) Cell: (802) hcreinker@gmail.com Facebook: Heidi Reinker Website: TrentonFUMC@gmail.com October Monday: 10/24: 8 am Breakfast Club Tuesday: 10/25: 1 pm Bibe study; 6 pm SPRC Meeting (Staff Parish Relations Committee) Wednesday: 10/26: 10:30 am Balance Class Thursday: 10/27: 7 pm Praise Band Sunday: 10/30: All Saints Day worship Monday: 10/31: Halloween Tuesday: 11/01: 1 pm Bible Study Sunday: 11/06: 12-5 pm Exchange Club of Trenton Spaghetti Dinner Monday: 11/07: 8 am Breakfast club Tuesday: 11/08: 1pm Bible study Thursday: 11/10: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band Tuesday: 11/15: 1 pm Bible study Thursday: 11/17: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band Using the QR Code