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
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)