Shaft United Methodist Church

Rev. Harry Burchell , Jr., Pastor

Nov. 16, 2008
Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost

The Church at Worship

Celebrating God's Presence

Prelude

Introit: Keep Praising

Call to Worship
We are witnesses to great deeds as God's will is done. Come, people, and praise the Lord as history becomes God's story.
Let us gather in boldness to proclaim once more that the dwelling place of God is here, in the midst of His people.

* Hymn He Keeps Me Singing 224

A Time of Confession and Petition

Announcements

Celebrations and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

Lord's Prayer

Anthem Victory In Jesus

* Worship Choruses

Supporting God's Church

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

* Response Bless the Lord

Declaring God's Word

Scripture Matthew 27:45-50 (page 705)

Sermon What Was the Cost?

Responding to God's Call

* Hymn Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us 408

* Benediction
Postlude

* Congregation Stands as Able

Choir Director: Wendy Keady
Organist: Arlene Fatkin

Calendar for the Week
Nov. 18 - 7:15 p.m. Choir Practice
Nov.
19 - 6:30 p.m. Ronald Fatkin Learning Center
Nov. 20 - 12:00
noon Cluster Meeting at Shaft
Nov. 23 - 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service
10:25 a.m. Sunday School

Care Group Weekly Calendar
Thursday
7:00 p.m. - Men of Honor: a group of men from different churches. This group meets at God's Ark of Safety.
Friday
7:00 p.m. “That the World May Know” video series
If you have any questions about the care groups, please contact Shaun at 301. 895. 4461.
* The second week of every month is an off week for all care groups.
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Ushers: Alice Monahan and Wendy Atkinson

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Happy Birthday

Nov. 20 – Phyllis Howsare
Nov. 20 – Faye Wolford
Nov.22 – Logan Howsare
Nov. 22 – Cameron Landis
Nov. 22 – Kent Parks

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Today's bulletin is in honor of Faye Wolford's birthday, Nov. 20. Faye is a true and faithful prayer warrior. She works hard to serve God and our church. Happy Birthday, Faye!
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“ Sonshine ” Sweets
Order forms are available for candy orders for the holidays. There are order forms in the vestibule. All orders placed by December 1, 2008 will receive a 10% discount. A percentage of the profits from the sales will be donated to the youth to help with their trip to “Rock 2009”.

Administrative Council News
~ There is a total of $24,023.45 in the checking account.
~ 100% 0f our apportionment has been paid. The amount for 2009 will be increased by $407.00
~ The church received $470.00 from the Bon Ton coupon booklet sales. Thanks to Marsha Staggs, Adelia McKenzie and Wendy Keady for organizing this project.
~ Dena Durang will be conducting the morning worship service on Dec. 14.
~ Emmanuel Paul had to postpone his visit to the United States until spring.
~ Dec. 5 – Program for an area Youth Camp. Cookies are needed for the cookie trays that are given to the boys. If you donate cookies, bring them to the church on Dec. 4, by
10:00 a.m. Four dozen cookies are needed for each tray.
~ Dec.
8 – 6:30 p.m. UMW Christmas Dinner: catered by Phillip Pappas
~ Dec.
14 – 5:30 p.m. Covered dish dinner and annual Christmas program. Sign up to bring your favorite covered dish. Ham and beverages will be provided.
~ Nov. 20-22 –
6:00 p.m. Revival at McKendree UMC (flyer in vestibule )
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Men of Honor Schedule

  • Nov. 20 – Devo Night Led by: Luke Geasey
  • Nov. 27 – No Men's Group – Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Dec. 4 – Devo Night Led by: Wray Skidmore
  • Dec. 11 – Have You Met Jonah's Whale?! Led by: Shaun Skidmore
  • Dec. 18 – Thursday Night Football Game – Colts vs. Jaguars
    Location: Skidmore's home
    310 Peavine Rd. Grantsville
    Time: 8pm Snack Information: Bring a snack or beverage
  • Dec. 25 – No Men's Group – Merry Christmas!
  • Jan. 1 – No Men's Group – Happy New Year!
  • Jan. 8 – Financial Video Series – Lesson #2 Led by: Dave Robertson
  • Jan. 15 – No Men's Group – Week #2 Break
  • Jan. 22 – Devo Night Led by Mitch Miller
  • Jan. 29 – Devo Night Led by Kent Parks

All Men of Honor Groups start at 7pm on Thursday Nights.
We meet at God's Ark of Safety unless announced differently.
Any questions or ideas contact – Wray Skidmore at 814-251-1048 or 301 -895-4461




“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8 (KJV)