SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1500 North Main Higginsville, Missouri web page: salemucchigginsville.org March 23, 2014 We are a gathering church sent out by God to bring the good news of God s grace, justice, peace, and love to the world 10:30 a.m.
October 8, 2017 10:30 a.m. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MUSIC BEFORE WORSHIP THE GATHERING * PROCESSIONAL HYMN Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above No. 6 WELCOME: No matter who you are or where you are in your life s journey, you are welcome here. I am the Lord who brought you out of slavery, says God. Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy (Exodus 20:2, 8). Welcome to God s gift of rest and freedom! NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION ADDRESSING OURSELVES TO GOD RINGING OF THE BELL Piano Prelude "Rock of Ages" arr. Wolaver * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The heavens are telling the glory of God People: May our worship reflect God s glory. Leader: The firmament proclaims God s handiwork. People: May we see each other as the handiwork of God. Leader: Let our prayer and praise, our singing and proclamation project the love of God. People: We are one with the followers of Jesus around the world, with followers of Jesus throughout time. Leader: With followers of Jesus across geography and across time, People: Let us worship! * INVOCATION (Unison) Almighty God, your word bursts forth into our lives like a glorious sunrise. You speak, and our hearts rejoice. You command, and our eyes are opened. The sound of your voice brings revival to our souls. Your words are purer than the finest gold. True and righteous one, living Word, light our 1
way. As we listen to your Spirit, may the words of our mouths and the thoughts of our hearts be accepted in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI No. 623 HEARING AND RESPONDING TO THE WORD MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES June HYMN Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus No. 350 (Please write your joys and concerns on the card and hand it to the usher during the hymn) JOYS AND CONCERNS Preparation for prayer PASTORAL PRAYER, THE LORD S PRAYER ( debts and debtors words in hymn No. 426) MORNING OFFERING Offertory "As the Deer" arr. Ham *Doxology No. 625 *Dedication Prayer *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle s Creed (Printed inside back cover of Hymnal) CHANCEL CHOIR "Pray for the People" Choplin PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21: 33-46 (N.T. p. 22) SERMON Fruits of the Vision Tommy THE SENDING *HYMN We Are God s People No. 283 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE "The Church's One Foundation " arr. Leatherman The Worship Service is over and our Service begins. *Indicates please stand if you are able to do so. 2
************************************ Leading Worship Today: Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris Pastor Stanton Thompson Liturgist June Howell Christian Education Coordinator Jamie Smith Substitute Organist/Music Director Kaylee Harden Acolyte GREETING YOU TODAY ARE: North Door: Tim, Courtney, Blair, and Brooklyn Bergsieker South Door: Clifford and Dorothy Peck IN OUR PRAYERS: Dot Nadler, is hospitalized at Centerpoint Medical Center. Donald Siegfried, is hospitalized at St. Mary s Medical Center. Wilma Dieckhoff, is currently residing at Meyer Care Center. Myrna Fette, is residing at New Haven Living Center, Odessa. ALTAR FLOWERS: Are placed in celebration of Abby s birthday by Justin, Brooke, and Jesse Cramer. ANNOUNCEMENTS: SALEM UCC WIENER ROAST AND HAYRIDE! Will be next Sunday, October 15. Family Fun begins at 5:00 p.m., Wiener Roast begins at 6:00 p.m., Hayride at 7:00 p.m. The festivities will be held at the Oelrichs s home: 12138 Salem Cemetery Road. Please bring a side dish and lawn chairs. Hot dogs, buns, drinks and table service will be provided. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please note that the address for Roberta Summers has changed. Roberta is now living at Addington Place of Lee s Summit, 2160 SE Blue Parkway (Apt. 212), Lee s Summit, MO 64063 (next to Lee s Summit Hospital) her phone number is 573-280-1557. Roberta s mailing address is: Roberta Summers, C/O Carrie Tunison, 1207 SE Brookwood St., Lee s Summit, MO 64063. BEST CHOICE LABELS: Please drop your Best Choice labels by the church office. We are collecting them for Festival of Sharing, which is Saturday, October 21. 3
FESTIVAL OF SHARING 2017: Items and monetary gifts for Festival of Sharing will be dedicated Sunday, October 15, during the 10:30 a.m. service. This year the Board of Elders have chosen two projects members of Salem can contribute to for Festival of Sharing, they are Missouri Paper Product Pack and Missouri Personal Hygiene Pack. Please consider donating any of the many items involved with these packets. An article is in the October Lamplighter. The Elders have placed a container in the Overflow to collect your items. VETERAN S SUNDAY (Nov. 12 th ) A couple of years ago our church did not have a record of members who served in our Armed Forces. Now we have information on 80 members. The names of the service members in our database will be included in upcoming Lamplighters. If you know of a member not listed who was (or is) a veteran, please help us by providing the following: Photo of veteran in uniform. Name. Branch of Service. Dates of Service (date enlisted and date discharged). Final rank/designation attained (i.e. Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Petty Officer). Veteran information can be submitted by contacting Stanton Thompson at 660-584-2922 (Home); 816-225-9515 (Cell); or jsthomps@ctcis.net (email). VESPERS AT MEYER CARE CENTER: Tommy will be leading Vespers at Meyer Care Center Sunday, October 22, at 3:45 p.m. Our Salem members at Meyer really enjoy the fellowship you bring when you join them in this service. Please consider sharing your time. ANNUAL FALL FEST DINNER: Will be held Sunday, November 5, immediately following the 10:30 morning worship service. The dinner will be held in the church Dining Room. Everyone 55 years of age and over are invited to come and enjoy good food, fellowship and entertainment. Janice Hoefer will have the program. There is no charge to attend. Please join us. 4
FOOD RESOURCE BANK: Fall is upon us and with good weather, harvest will soon be completed around the area. We should take time to give thanks for our many blessings and be mindful of others who are less fortunate. To that end, the Salem Men s Fellowship is again collecting and coordinating donations for the Foods Resource Bank program, which Salem has supported for seventeen years. This past year Foods Resource Bank added five new Growing Projects and nine new overseas programs. This progress is made in part by our donations. I would like to share a quote from Torrey Peace, One of the best aspects of FRB support is that it is flexible to respond to actual community needs. If you care to be a part this year, please drop your check by the church office before November 30, 2017. To learn more about FRB, their mission, overseas programs and reports, go to www.foodsresourcebank.org Thank you, Dennis Knipmeyer TRUNK OR TREAT: Do you live in an area where you don't get alot of trick or treaters and you love to pass out candy and see all the kiddos in costumes? Well we have a way you can do that! Halloween night, while down town is having their trick 'r' treat, we would like for anyone who wants to pass out candy to come park in the parking lot at Salem and pass candy out from your car! It's called trunk or treat. If this is something you would like to do, please be in the church parking lot by 5:00 p.m., the event will be over by 6:45 p.m. The Methodist church has done this for several years and we decided to join them! We encourage the decoration of car trunks! If you have any questions, please call June at 584-3603. COMMUNITY NEWS: 2017 FRIENDS FOUNDATION (Formerly, Friends of Emmaus) Annual Festival & Quilt Auction will be held today from Noon-5:00 p.m. This event will be held at Boone Monument Village, 15226 Boone Monument Rd., Marthasville, MO. For information please call Lynne Unnerstall 314-704-0623 or Mary Fischer 636-561-7747. FALL BLOOD DRIVE: Will be at First Baptist Church, 1907 Peach St., in the Multi-Purpose Room, Tuesday, October 17, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. 5
SERVICE OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION: The Western Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ and Country Club Congregational United Church of Christ cordially invite your presence to the Ordination of Bethany Meier to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament and Installation as CCCUCC Associate Minister. This will be held October 29, 2017, 3:00 p.m. at County Club Congregational United Church of Christ, 205 West 65 th St., Kansas City, MO, 64113. A reception will follow. JKV AND MEYER CARE CENTER BIBLE STUDY: John Knox Village and Meyer Care Center have a weekly Bible Study that is led, on a rotational schedule, by the Ministerial Fellowship. Tommy (Salem) will be leading Bible Study during the month of October, Greg Fine (Baptist) during the month of November and Liz Lindsey (Presbyterian) during the month of December. The Bible Study is held every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Gathering Room. HIGGINSVILLE PROJECT CONNECT: This event is a one-day public health service event for adults that are uninsured and underserved in the area. There is no cost for any service received at this event. They would appreciate volunteers to help at this event, Saturday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the East Gym of Higginsville s High School (Lafayette County C-1.) There is a sign-up sheet outside the church office for volunteers. UP COMING DATES: October 9 Columbus Day Observed October 15 Children s Sunday Salem UCC Hayride and Wiener Roast October 21 Festival of Sharing Event in Sedalia October 29 Reformation Sunday November 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends Fall Fest Lunch for anyone 55 and over November 12 Honoring Veterans 6
THIS WEEK S EVENTS AT SALEM October 8, thru October 15, 2017 Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:45 a.m. Confirmation Monday - 4:00 p.m. Brownie Troop 3152 6:00 p.m. Girl Scout s Service Meeting Tuesday - Food Pantry Afternoon Quilting 7:00 p.m. Webelos 7:30 p.m. Evangelism Committee Meeting Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Lafayette Area Pastors Meeting 4:30 p.m. Arrow of Light 5:00 p.m. Bear Den 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday - Friday - Afternoon Quilting 6:00 p.m. Board of Elders Meeting No Activities Scheduled Saturday - 9:30 a.m. A. A. 11:00 a.m. Williams/Lefman Family Baby Shower Sunday- 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children s Sunday/ Dedication of Festival of Sharing 11:45 a.m. Confirmation Church Hayride and Wiener Roast at the Olerichs Farm