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Hammond First United Methodist Church 6635 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 932-5915 www.hammondfumc.org Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
November 11, 2018 Reverend Mary van Wijk, lead pastor Pastor Donna Beifuss, associate pastor Brenda Petty, administrative assistant
25th Sunday after Pentecost
‘Abundance or Scarcity?’
Announcements & Community News
November Second Mile Giving - Veterans’ Home in Lafayette, Indiana.
Tom Hocker, from Tree of Life, will be available today following both worship services, with items from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico, available for sale. Window shopping and sale of items, will be available following worship.
Service of Blessing of the Children— will take place next week during both worship services. Children of all ages may be brought forward during worship by their parents, grandparents,
aunts, uncles for an individual blessing.
Poinsettias— To place an order, please use the envelope in your bulletin or on the literature rack in the narthex. Orders are due by Dec. 2nd
Prayer Concerns
Betty Boyer, Carolyn Bryan, Kathy Clarke, Maggie Foster Lerner, Adele Gawrys, Don & Joann Harris, Mike Janiga, Sandy Kizman, Champ Merrick, Bernie Newell, Alan Piwowar, Logan Polich, Jane & Ralph Schauer, Dean & Lois Seehausen, Henry & Pat Showers
Our homebound and those living in a residential facility: Beryl Puckering
First Church and the Fruitful Congregation Journey (FCJ)
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Learning League Monday thru Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in rooms 4-6
Monday, Nov 12 Girl Scout Leaders @ 6:30 p.m., room 4 Church Council@ 7:00 p.m., room 1
Tuesday, Nov 13 Pineapple Deliverance @ 6:00 p.m., sanctuary
Wednesday, Nov 14 Quilters @ 9:30 a.m., rooms 4-6 Bible Study @ 10:30 a.m., room 1 Conversation for Caregivers @ 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Mary, parlor Pineapple Heritage @ 6:00 p.m., sanctuary Emmaus Meeting @ 6:00 p.m., room 3 Genesius Guild Rehearsal@ 6:30 p.m., room 8 Chancel Choir @ 7:00 p.m., choir room
Thursday, Nov 15 AA (Women) @ 1:00 p.m., room 1 Knit & Crochet @ 1:00 p.m., parlor
Friday, Nov 16 EGALS @ 12:00 p.m., (Off-site)
Sunday, Nov 18 Service of Blessing of the Children
Worship @ 8:30 a.m., chapel; 10:30 a.m., sanctuary
Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m., kitchen
Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m., rooms B, 4 & youth suite
Missions @ 12:00 p.m., room A Private Party @ 2:00 p.m., rooms 4-6, kitchen
Our Mission Statement To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
We welcome you and pray that you will be blessed in worship this morning. We ask that you please register your attendance on the manila worship attendance card, which you
received when you entered the Chapel. On the back side, your joys and concerns may also be added. These cards may be brought forward at prayer time, if you would like your joys/concerns
mentioned in worship, or the ushers will pick up your card at the time of the offering.
If you are a guest this morning … we especially welcome you!
November 11, 2018 8:30 a.m. Veteran’s Day 25th Sunday after Pentecost
*Please stand, as you are comfortable.
Welcome and Community Life Call to Worship (Ministry Matters)
Leader: What joy it is to have you here today!
People: We have come from very busy lives, filled both with joys and difficulties.
Leader: Welcome to this place in which God will ease your burdens and celebrate
your joys with you.
People: We have come to find hope and peace in our lives.
Leader: Whatever has happened this week in your life, know that God is with you and
offering you peace, rest and blessing.
All: Thanks be to God who accepts us as we are, and for the warm welcome
in this service of worship.
* Opening Hymn The Gift of Love UMH 408
Prayer Hymn The Battle Hymn of the Republic, vv1-3 UMH 717
Morning and Pastoral Prayer with a Veteran’s Day Prayer Pastor Mary
Receiving of the Gifts
Offertory The Only Name Pineapple Deliverance
* Doxology
* Prayer of Dedication
Reading of the Word
New Testament Reading Hebrews 9:24-28
* Gospel Reading Mark 12:38-44
This is the Word of God for the People of God. Thanks Be to God.
The Message ‘Abundance or Scarcity?’ Pastor Mary
* Closing Hymn I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me TFWS 2153
* Dismissal with Blessing
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The blue altar candle is a reminder to keep our military and first responders in our prayers.
The altar flowers in worship today are in honor of Athene Knapik in honor of her birthday
by David and Beth Moll ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bishop: Rev. Julius C. Trimble Conf. Supt: Rev. Larry Whitehead
Assoc. C.S.: Rev. Paul Arnold Lay Leader: Pauline Luthi
Choir Director: Dick Mackin Pianist: Karen Little
Worship Leader: Jason Hawkins Bell Director: Sarah Ward
Junior Church: Pineapple Director & Organist:
Bev Hornak Keelin Kizman
Mike Kizman
Nursery: Cheryle Seljan Mike Kizman Shayla Deering
Ushers: Jerry & Vera Vestal
The pastors may be reached through the office, and, when needed, via their cell phones. Pastor Mary 219-741-9117 and Pastor Donna 773-320-3900
Pastor Mary’s email, [email protected]
Hammond First United Methodist Church 6635 Hohman Avenue Hammond, IN 46324 (219) 932-5915
www.hammondfumc.org [email protected] Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
November 11, 2018 Reverend Mary van Wijk, lead pastor Pastor Donna Beifuss, associate pastor Brenda Petty, administrative assistant
25th Sunday after Pentecost ‘Abundance or Scarcity?’
Announcements & Community News
November Second Mile Giving — Veterans’ Home in Lafayette, Indiana.
Tom Hocker, from Tree of Life, will be available today following both worship services, with items from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico, available for sale. Window shopping and sale of items, will be available following worship.
Service of Blessing of the Children— will take place next week during both worship services. Children of all ages may be brought forward during worship by their parents, grandparents,
aunts, uncles for an individual blessing.
Poinsettias— If you would like to order Poinsettias, please use the envelope in your bulletin or on the literature rack in the narthex. Orders are due by Dec. 2nd.
Prayer Concerns
Betty Boyer, Carolyn Bryan, Kathy Clarke, Maggie Foster Lerner, Adele Gawrys, Don & Joann Harris, Mike Janiga, Sandy Kizman, Champ Merrick, Bernie Newell,
Alan Piwowar, Logan Polich, Jane & Ralph Schauer, Dean & Lois Seehausen, Henry & Pat Showers
Our homebound and those living in a residential facility: Beryl Puckering
First Church and the Fruitful Congregation Journey (FCJ)
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Learning League Monday thru Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in rooms 4-6
Monday, Nov 12 Girl Scout Leaders @ 6:30 p.m., room 4 Church Council @ 7:00 p.m., room 1
Tuesday, Nov 13 Pineapple Deliverance @ 6:00 p.m., sanctuary
Wednesday, Nov 14 Quilters @ 9:30 a.m., rooms 4-6 Bible Study @ 10:30 a.m., room 1 Conversation for Caregivers @ 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Mary, parlor Pineapple Heritage @ 6:00 p.m., sanctuary Emmaus Meeting @ 6:00 p.m., room 3 Genesius Guild Rehearsal @ 6:30 p.m., room 8 Chancel Choir @ 7:00 p.m., choir room
Thursday, Nov 15 AA (Women) @ 1:00 p.m., room 1 Knit & Crochet @ 1:00 p.m., parlor
Friday, Nov 6 EGALS @ 12:00 p.m., (Off-site)
Sunday, Nov 18 Service of Blessing of the Children
Worship @ 8:30 a.m., chapel; 10:30 a.m., sanctuary
Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m., kitchen
Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m., rooms B, 4 & youth suite
Missions @ 12:00 noon, room A
` Private Party @ 2:00 p.m., rooms 4-6, kitchen
Our Mission Statement To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
We welcome you and pray that you will be blessed in worship this morning. We ask that you please register your attendance on the manila worship attendance card, which was in the
pew pocket in front of you. On the back side, your joys and concerns may also be added. These cards may be brought forward at prayer time, if you would like your joys/concerns mentioned in
worship, or the ushers will pick up your card at the time of the offering.
November 11, 2018 10:30 a.m. Veteran’s Day 25rd Sunday after Pentecost
*Please stand, as you are comfortable.
Welcome and Community Life Prelude, Amazing Love (You Are My King), Newsboys The Light of Christ Enters
Call to Worship (Ministry Matters) Leader: What joy it is to have you here today!
People: We have come from very busy lives, filled both with joys and difficulties.
Leader: Welcome to this place in which God will ease your burdens and celebrate
your joys with you.
People: We have come to find hope and peace in our lives.
Leader: Whatever has happened this week in your life, know that God is with you and
offering you peace, rest and blessing.
All: Thanks be to God who accepts us as we are, and for the warm welcome
in this service of worship.
* Opening Hymn The Gift of Love UMH 408 Prayer Hymn The Battle Hymn of the Republic, vv1-3 UMH 717
Morning and Pastoral Prayer with a Veteran’s Day Prayer Pastor Mary
Sung Response The Battle Hymn of the Republic, vv4-5 Receiving of the Gifts Offertory The Only Name Pineapple Deliverance
* Sung Response How Majestic Is Y our Name TFWS 2023
* Prayer of Dedication
Children’s Time ‘The Widow’s Mite’
Following Children’s Time, children ages 1st through 5th grade are invited to go to Junior Church and children (birth through kindergarten) are very welcome in the Nursery.
Terrific activity bags are available at the Welcome Center.
Morning Anthem Headin' for the Promised Land Chancel Choir Reading of the Word New Testament Reading Hebrews 9:24-28 * Gospel Reading Mark 12:38-44 This is the Word of God for the People of God Thanks Be to God The Message ‘Abundance or Scarcity?’ Pastor Mary
Prayer Response, with The Lord’s Prayer * Closing Hymn I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me TFWS 2153 * Dismissal with Blessing
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The blue altar candle is a reminder to keep our military and first responders in our prayers.
The altar flowers in worship today are in honor of Athene Knapik in honor of her birthday
by David and Beth Moll
Audio copies of the worship service are made each week; inquire to the office if you would like to have a copy. There are large print hymnals and personal sound systems available
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Bishop:
Rev. Julius C. Trimble
Conf. Supt:
Rev. Larry Whitehead
Assoc. C.S.: Rev. Paul Arnold Lay Leader: Pauline Luthi
Choir Director: Dick Mackin Pianist: Karen Little
Worship Leader: Jane Harper-Alport Bell Director: Sarah Ward
Junior Church: Pineapple Director & Organist:
Bev Hornak Keelin Kizman
Mike Kizman
Nursery: Cheryle Seljan Mike Kizman Shayla Deering
Ushers: Mario Bravo, Georgia Brown, Char Copeland, Jason Hawkins, Richard Miller, Dave Moll
The pastors may be reached through the office, and, when needed, via their cell phones.
Pastor Mary 219-741-9117 and Pastor Donna 773-320-3900 Pastor Mary’s email, [email protected]
