Sharon United Methodist Church 275 Poplar Branch Road PO Box 182 Poplar Branch, North Carolina 27965 Telephone: (252) 453-2806 www.sharon-umc.org Rev. Dr. Susanna Fitch-Slater, Pastor 252-394-0160 sfitch-slater@nccumc.org Margie Green, Music Director Joann Drake, Custodian Amy & Andy Blankenship, Youth Ministries
Sharon United Methodist Church Seeking Unity through our Ministry with Christ October 29, 2017 11:00 AM The Gathering The Prelude *The Call to Worship I Sing for Joy Leader: I will rejoice in the Lord; I will be joyful in God, my Savior. People: It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High; to proclaim Your love in the morning and Your faithfulness at night. For You make me glad by Your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands. Leader: Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord. Leader: Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. Leader: From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, The name of the Lord is to be praised. Leader: The Lord is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. *The Hymn We Have Come into His House CH 224 The Scripture Reading Psalm 46: 1-11 Time with Our Young Disciples
The Reception of New Church Members We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the Church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. The Prayers of the People The Pastoral Prayer *The Hymn Peace Like a River CH 750 The Scripture Lesson Mark 4: 35-41 The Sermon Lord, Do You Not Care? The Anthem We Are So Blessed Sr. Choir The Offering of Our Tithes and Gifts The Offertory *The Doxology with a Prayer of Dedication Give Thanks The Opportunities for Service *The Hymn It Is Well with My Soul CH 705 *The Benediction *The Sending Forth The Family of God *The Postlude (*) Please stand as you are able
SUMC HOMECOMING Sunday November 12, 2017 10:30 am Spread the word to family and friends that we are having our Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, November 12. There will be no Sunday School that day as worship will begin at 10:30 am. We will have a potluck luncheon and fellowship after the service. The United Methodist Women will be providing turkey and ham. We are asking you to bring your favorite side dish and/or dessert to share. Let us join together and celebrate 113 years of SUMC history. The flowers are given to the Glory of God, and in honor of Eleanor Ball s 98th birthday by Her Family
Sun 10/29 Mon 10/30 Wed 11/1 Thurs 11/2 Sat 11/4 Sun 11/5 Opportunities for Service Membership Sunday 9:45A Christian Journey Class 10:00A M. Bryan Morris Class 10:00A Children s Sunday School 10:00A HIStory 101 11:00A Worship Ushers: Ernest Brickhouse & Justin Hoeflaak Worship Leader: James Guard Flowers: Gadkowski s Counters: Eddie Mathews & Paul Southwell Trustee: Marshall Cherry 3:00P Soul Patrol Class (All) 5:30P 5th Sunday Celebration @ Southland Restaurant in Moyock No Coffee Klatch this week No Community Bible Study this week 6:30P Warriors Class 9:30A Music with Margie 10:00A Prayer Service No Bible Study this week 6:30P Sr. Choir Practice 7:30P Cantata Practice 8:00A Emmaus Reunion Breakfast 9:45A Christian Journey Class 10:00A M. Bryan Morris Class 10:00A Children s Sunday School 10:00A HIStory 101 11:00A Worship Ushers: Andy & Maggie Blankenship Worship Leader: Cathy Forbes Flowers: Pastor Susie Counters: Andy Blankenship & Teddy Driggs Trustee: Joe Piper Welcome Visitors! We are so glad you chose to worship with us today. We have visitor cards available as you come through the front doors. Please fill one in and drop it in the offering plate. You are welcome anytime! Joining our church family today are: Vicki Oder Joyce Jagucki Debbie Williams Pastor Susie will be on vacation this week. If you need assistance, please contact one of our Lay Leaders (Cathy Forbes or Barbara Gadkowski.) Currituck County Community Chorus Christmas Cantata Images of Adoration Sun., Dec. 3 @ 3 pm Sharon UMC Sat., Dec. 9 @ 7 pm Mt. Zion UMC Sun., Dec. 10 @ 7 pm Pilmoor UMC 2017 Budget = $143,707 Budget $ Needed Weekly = $2,711 Giving For Last Sunday = $2,184 Regular Giving thru Last Sunday +$108,407 Apportionment Donations +1,200 Information about Homecoming on the back of today s bulletin! Budget $ Needed thru Last Sun. -$116,587 Subtotal -$6,980
Prayer Requests Rosalind Evans, Norma Rollins, Tom Slater, Buddy Brickhouse, Joanne Woodington, Jeff Alan Morelen, Jackie Cooper, Martha Tucker, Chuck Stubenvoll, Nancy Glover, Aiden Dastour, Chris & Gaynelle Anderson, Ray Midgett, Angie King, Betsy Norman, Carl & Jessie Moore, Ryle Hilliard, Kandice Allen, Bobby Gregory, Chris Leary, Chris Turner, Tina Outten, Melissa Venham, Teri Odom, Dana Meekins Carter, Carole Martinus, Kathy & Cameron McDaniel, Steve Doxey, Sherman & Kim Guthrie, Ellie Ball, Clarine Doxey. Pray for all the Men and Women in the Armed Forces and their Families Those close to our church family are: Sean Joseph, Alex Evans, Tristan Murray, Michael Waterfield, John Patton, Nick Grandy, Chad Ferrell, Justin Rose, Brent Gregory, Robert Murray, Brian Taylor, Kelly Johnson. Happy Birthday! Andy Newbern (Oct. 31) Janet Fairley (Nov. 1) Syanna Hoeflaak (Nov. 3) Megan Armstrong (Nov. 4) Christin Collie (Nov. 5) Elias Murray (Nov. 5) Peter Taylor (Nov. 5) Buddy Brickhouse (Nov. 7) Susie Fitch-Slater (Nov. 8) Nancy Glover (Nov. 8) Ryan Jagucki (Nov. 9) Nancy Driggs (Nov. 12) Austin Belvin (Nov. 13) Sydnie Phillips (Nov. 14) Bonita Sohn (Nov. 14) Jeanne Murray (Nov. 16) Tyler Sweet (Nov. 16) Terressa Mathews (Nov. 17) AB Donski (Nov. 18) Robin Kopcso (Nov. 20) Carl Moore (Nov. 22) Linda Penrose (Nov. 27) Chandler Sweet (Nov. 27) Paul Southwell (Nov. 28) Happy Anniversary! Sam & Athena Murray (Oct. 30) Rick & Terressa Mathews (Nov. 16) Teddy & Nancy Driggs (Nov. 17) Marshall & Julie Cherry (Nov. 27) Stuff the Pumpkin The School Partnership Mission Team is challenging us to Stuff the Pumpkin during the month of October. Please bring gloves, mittens, hats, toboggans, scarves, socks and undies to fill the pumpkin. The items collected are for the children in need at Griggs Elementary School (kindergarten-5th grade). Checks may be made out to Sharon UMC and marked for Stuff the Pumpkin. Thank you for your support!! Colossians 3: 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Pray Ask Believe Praise