24TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REFORMATION SUNDAY
Order of Worship October 30, 2005
(*Stand, as you are
able)
This day invites the
daughters and sons of the reformation to celebrate the perpetual source of
reform in the Church, the word of God and the gifts of forgiveness and new
life. We celebrate each time we join
together in praise and worship, welcome a new member or gather around the table
in remembrance of Christ. We welcome the
Holy Spirit’s reforming power and pray it continues to work among us. Today, let us pray for the ongoing renewal of
Christ’s church.
Tolling of the Tower Bell
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP
(Please
register your attendance by signing the pew register)
Prelude Ein feste Burg Timothy Albrecht
*Call to Worship
L: Lift
your eyes and see God’s face.
P: And
God’s grace forever and ever.
*Introit
*Hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our
God No. 110
Opening Prayer
(congregation seated)
We gather in this hallowed place, seeking
sanctuary and the comforting presence of Christ. Draw near to us that we might be embraced in
your love and confident to do the work you give us. Your church has been a source of renewal and
strength for many disciples through the ages and we draw on their example of
faithfulness and commitment to you. We
thank you for your guidance and grace.
Amen.
Gathering of
Joys and Concerns for Prayer
Pastoral Prayer and 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.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the
kingdom, and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.
Anthem God
Is Our Refuge and Strength Lloyd
Larson
HEARING GOD’S WORD
The
Hebrew Scripture Joshua
3:7-17 (p. 195)
L: May the Lord bless the reading of His
Word.
The Gospel Reading Matthew
23:1-12 (p. 25)
L: This is the Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks be
to God.
Response (congregation seated)
Christ
Loves the Church No.
590
(verse 1)
Sermon “Leap
of Faith” Rev. Karin
Walker
*Hymn Wade
in the Water
RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
Offertory Deep River Sam Batt Owens
*Doxology
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
up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy
Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn The Church’s One
Foundation No. 545
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude Fugue
in g minor Charles
Wesley
Please feel free to sit and enjoy the
postlude.
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UNICEF COLLECTION: Today, the 5th grade
Sunday School class will be collecting coins for
UNICEF, after the worship service.
THE ALTAR
FLOWERS are given by
Betty
Capps in loving memory of her brother-in-law,
Walton
Buck, Sr.
If you are a guest
today, we are delighted to have you worship with us. Please sign the pew register and stop by our
Acolyte............................................................................... Megan
Hewitt
Liturgist............................................................................... John
Godfrey
Greeters.................................................. Marilyn
Jenkins, Cathy Knepper
Barbara
Jarboe, Kim Johnson
Sound........................................... David
Furman, John Regan, Stu Foster
Ushers.......................................... Sue Roberts, Diane Moore, Gary Ditto
John Boggess, Gene Brantly
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Pastor Deacon/Minister of Ed. & Yth.
Rev. Karin W. Walker Rev.
Richard L. Buckingham
Minister of Visitation Director
of Music
Rev. John
C. Walker Mr. N. Thomas Pedersen
Pastoral Counselor Organist
Mrs. Mandi Mader Mr.
Marvin Mills
Church Phone: (301) 933-7933; FAX Phone:
(301) 933-4418
Home Page: http://www.stpaulsk.org;
E-mail: stpaulsunited@verizon.net
Rev. Karin W. Walker’s e-mail: revkarin@comcast.net
Rev. John C. Walker’s e-mail: friartuck4@verizon.net
Activities for the week of
October 30, 2005
Sunday 10/30/05
Reformation Sunday
8:00 a.m. Worship with Communion – Sanctuary
8:00 a.m. Covenant Discipleship Group – Parlor
9:00 a.m. Joyful Rising Service - Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Traditional Worship –
Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Sunday School – Classrooms
10:15 a.m. Adult Sermon Discussion
Group – Parlor
11:15-11:45 UNICEF collection by fifth
graders (after service)
12:00 p.m. UMYF Middle High
“Pumpkin Olympics” – at the Chatfield home
6:00 p.m. UMYF
Senior High “
Monday 10/31/05
10:45 a.m. “Stretchersize” –
Octagon (see z)
Disciple II – Note: no
class today
7:30 p.m. BSA
Troop #439 – Multipurpose Room
7:30 p.m. Spanish
Class – Room 119 (all are welcome!)
Disciple
II - Note: no
class tonight
Tuesday 11/01/05
10:00 a.m. Prayer Lift – Chapel
10:45 a.m. Bible
Study (Scripture Reflections) – Library
7:30 p.m. “What is a Methodist?”
Class - Library
7:30 p.m. Daughters of Sarah –
Andrea Hopkins’ home
Wednesday 11/02/05
10:30 a.m. Deborah & Miriam
Circles - Octagon
6:00 p.m. Children’s
Choir – Room 211
7:00 p.m. Youth
Choir – Room 211
7:00 p.m. Prayer
& Praise Service – Chapel (followed by Healing Service)
7:30 p.m. UMM
Executive Committee – Library
7:30 p.m. Worship
Ministry Team – Room 109
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Joyful
Rising Band Rehearsal - Sanctuary
Thursday 11/03/05
9:30 a.m. Church
History Committee Workshop –
Room 112
7:30 p.m. Handbell
Rehearsal – Room 109
8:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Choir – Room 211
Friday 11/04/05
9:30 a.m. Church
History Committee Workshop –
Room 112
7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11/05/05
8-10:30 a.m. UMM Pancake Breakfast –
Heavener Hall
(In addition to the
regular pancakes, pumpkin cakes will also be served.)
Sunday 11/06/05
ALL SAINTS DAY
8:00 a.m. Worship with Communion – Sanctuary
8:00 a.m. Covenant Discipleship Group – Parlor
8:00-1:30 Joe Corbi Pizza pick-up – Heavener Hall
9:00 a.m. Joyful Rising Service - Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Traditional Worship
with Communion – Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. Sunday School – Classrooms
10:15 a.m. Adult Sermon Discussion
Group – Parlor
6:30 p.m. UMYF
Basketball – Multipurpose Room
7:00 p.m. UMYF
– Usual Rooms
Worship
attendance last Sunday = 300
Sunday
School attendance last Sunday = 106
ORDER YOUR ALTAR FLOWERS FOR 2006 NOW! You are encouraged to sponsor the altar or parapet flowers. 29 Sundays are still available (January needs you!). . The cost is $55 per Sunday. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE 2006 FLOWER CALENDAR, LOCATED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE OFFICE and fill out the yellow form and give to the office volunteer.
The Justice and Compassion Ministry Team will
host a Forum on the Death Penalty on Sunday, November 13th at
11:30 P.M. Come to Heavener Hall and
bring a bag lunch if you wish. We will
be discussing the United Methodist resolution on capital punishment, and any
other aspects that participants wish to cover, such as legal, financial or racial
questions.
On November 20th, during the 10:15 service,
children of Sunday School are asked to bring canned
goods. During the Young People’s Message
they will bring their offerings of food forward to place in baskets. Items most needed are canned meats, fruit
juices, peanut butter and jelly. As we
remember the many blessings God has blessed us with, let us also remember, and
teach our children to remember, those who are less fortunate.
(z) The “Stretchersize”
class, sponsored by the Older Adult Ministry, has resumed and now meets at
10:45 a.m. on Mondays. All are welcome
to attend, including both genders. The
exercises consist primarily of chair work.
Be prepared to remove your shoes!
The Fall UMM’s yard sale will be held in and
outside of Heavener Hall on Friday, Nov. 11th (from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and
Saturday, Nov. 12th (from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.).
Receiving day will be on Thurs., Nov. 10th (from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.). Computer equipment or heavy exercise
equipment will NOT be accepted.
The UMM apple sale will be held on the church
parking lot Thurs., Nov. 10th thru Sat. Nov. 12th. The hours are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thurs. and
Fri. and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sat.
NEEDED: volunteers for both of the UMM activities
listed above. There are two sign-up sheets in the Church
Office. Also, see the November Epistle
for more information.
More liturgists needed. If you are interested, please contact the
Church Office (301-933-7933)
THANK YOU to all who pre-purchased
White House ornaments, they’re in and ready to be picked up today in the
Narthex! For those who missed ordering,
there are a few extras.
Friday, Nov. 4 – 10 a.m. – Church Women United
is meeting at North Bethesda UMC. Catered lunch ($8).
Call Gloria Harvey if you need transportation. (301-572-7151)
Baltimore/Washington Conference Quilt Show is
scheduled for Nov. 3-5 at
United
10401 Armory Ave. , Kensington , Maryland 20895
