PRELUDE WELCOME AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come, let us praise the Lord! People: Let us shout our songs of thanksgiving to Almighty God! Leader: For God has done wonderful things for us. People: God s love and blessings have been showered upon us. Leader: Come, let us praise the Lord! People: Let us sing songs of great joy to God. AMEN. HYMN: Shall we Gather at the River UMH# 723 OPENING PRAYER: (in unison) Faithful Redeemer, you are the beginning and ending of all things. You promise to wipe away every tear, that death and mourning will be no more. You make your home among us, and abide with us as our God. Teach us to live as the saints you call us to be, that we may truly be your people, living and doing your will, in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen. THE LORD S PRAYER (IN UNISON) 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. A MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN sing Jesus Loves the Little Children as they head to Sunday School HYMN: My Tribute UMH# 99 SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-3 SERMON: Cloud of Witnesses HOLY COMMUNION: see insert HYMN: Rock of Ages UMH# 361 COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS TO GOD - Doxology #95 - Prayer Of Dedication SHARING OUR JOYS & CONCERNS - Prayers Of The People Contact Information : Joshua Wiggs, Pastor pastorjoshuawiggs2017@gmail.com Cell phone: 618 201 5677
This Week in the New Hope Parish Sunday New Hope Parish Youth Fellowship Sundays 5-7:30 at the Meeting House in Hennepin Dinner will be provided All are invited 6 th grade and Up Tuesday Volunteer at Midwest Food Bank 8am Thursday Bible Study At 10am - In Hennepin Bible Study At 1pm - In Magnolia Choir Practice at 6pm - In Hennepin Upcoming Events November 9 Youth Group Pie and Dessert Auction 6:30-8:30pm in Hennepin UMC Fellowship Hall. November 18 Community Thanksgiving Service 7pm at Hennepin UMC, Pastor Dave VanLeer to Preach November 22 (Thanksgiving) Thanksgiving Dinner at Magnolia UMC 1pm in Magnolia UMC Fellowship Hall. o A time of fellowship for those who do not have anyone to celebrate Thanksgiving with NEW HOPE PARISH The United Methodist Churches of Hennepin Magnolia McNabb November 4, 2018 New Hope Parish Website: www.umcinhennepin.org Worship services will now be live streamed on Facebook: New Hope Parish, Putnam County, Il Please text or email any announcements to Pastor Joshua
HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION: Pastor CONFESSION AND PARDON: All Most Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart: we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen Pastor: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God, Amen THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Pastor: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, And so, with your people on Earth and all the company of Heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Pastor: Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ, And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving, as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith. All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Pastor: Lord pour out your Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. All: Amen.
Happening in our Conference Bishop to host meetings on 2019 General Conference The following seven sites have been confirmed: Sunday, Nov. 11 - Edwardsville St. Johns UMC, 4 to 6p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 - Jacksonville Grace UMC, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 - Marion First UMC, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 - Chatsworth UMC, 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 18 - Peoria First UMC, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 - Arthur UMC, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 -- Rock Island Two Rivers UMC, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you are planning to attend one of the General Conference briefing sessions, Bishop Beard is asking that you register in advance as a courtesy to our venue host. We are wanting to have adequate seating for those wanting to attend. Disaster Response Training November 9,10 Two IGRC-sponsored Disaster Response Trainings are quickly approaching. Nov 9 ERT Recertification Olney First UMC Nov 10 ERT Full Training Olney First UMC Nov 10 ERT Full Training, Fairview Heights Christ UMC Safe Sanctuaries Best Practices - December 8 A Safe Sanctuaries Best Practices training workshop will be held at Raymond Community of Faith, 418 N Springfield Rd., Raymond, IL, on Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon. This workshop is designed for churches seeking to develop or update a Safe Sanctuaries policy, but can also be used for training in best practices for leaders in ministry with children, youth, or vulnerable adults. Happening in our District Wesbein UMC Annual Turkey Supper Nov 10 The Annual Bazaar at Wesbein UMC in Saybrook, Illinois will be open from 9am until 3pm featuring homemade baked goods and handmade crafts. There is a free will donation for coffee and Cinnamon Rolls in the morning as well as a soup and sandwich lunch between 11am and 1:30pm. The Turkey and Ham Dinner will be from 5pm until 7pm and will be $9 for adults, $6 for children, and $2 for children 2 and under. 113 N. Main St. Saybrook, Illinois A Benefit Concert - Nov 18 For the Methodist Church in Honduras. Wesley UMC has been supporting this mission in Honduras for several years, and are getting closer and closer to finishing the church building project there. We'd love for all our Vermilion River friends to join us for this fundraiser concert! Featuring: Todd Tucker, James Ingold, Tim Byrne, Ronnie Jones And Clay Martin Singing Southern Gospel favorites from Bill Gaither and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. Sunday November 18, 2018 at 6:30 PM Wesley United Methodist Church 502 East Front Street Bloomington, Illinois. FREE ADMISSION: A freewill offering will be taken with all proceeds going to support the construction costs of the United Methodist Church and Conference Center in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. For more information on any of these events: Please go to www.igrc.org or contact Pastor Joshua
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER All are invited and will be welcomed! Carry outs available by 11:30 You are invited to the Magnolia United Methodist Church Join in the fun and fellowship of Thanksgiving Dinner, served at 1:00 Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018 If you wish, you may bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert. Reservations are appreciated, but not required. Call 815 869-3100 or 309 645-9829