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Sunday, October 6, 2019 11:00 a.m.
World Communion Sunday Neighbors in Need Offering
Grace United Church of Christ
Call to Worship & Holy Communion Sunday, October 6, 2019
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome! It is a pleasure to have you with us this morning.
This morning we will the use the New Century Hymnal (NCH)
We Gather
Prelude "Chapel Meditation" Jonas Dawson David H. Hegarty
Welcome Please sign the red Friendship Book in your pew.
Call of the Engelbrecht Memorial Bell
Introit "Jesus the Christ Says" Grace Choir Urdu melody, arr. Francis B. Westbrook (1950)
*Call to Worship L: As we gather around the table of the LORD today, P: we remember the peoples of the world divided into many nations and tongues.
L: We gather in the name of the Almighty, Creator of every man and woman, every plant and animal. P: We join in the chorus of praise with sisters and brothers around the world to celebrate our LORD. L: May Christ's church be strengthened and united through the sacrament of Holy
Communion.
*Opening Hymn “In the Midst of New Dimensions” NCH # 391 *Prayer of Confession
Leader: Lord, on this world communion Sunday, help us examine our hearts so that we may pay proper respect to Christ's gift of sacrificial love. Thank you for offering reconciliation to all of humankind, the forgiveness of sins through Christ, our high priest.
P: Almighty and ever-present God, we confess our sins to you. We are truly sorry for our wrongdoings and shortcomings, for sins of commission and sins of omission. Forgive us, we pray, in Christ's name.
Empower us to serve you fully, to share the resources we have with those who have less, to weep with those who weep, and to laugh with those who laugh. Help us to be good stewards over the earth you have placed in our care; help us to unite in love and concern for one another, not just in our local communi-ty, but with brothers and sisters in all the world.
As we draw near to your holy table we thank you, Lord, for providing the Bread of Life for us. As we partake, impart on us your grace and mercy, unite us with Christ, our Lord, and with one another. May your kingdom be estab-lished in all the earth. Amen.
(silence) *Pardon and Assurance *Passing the Peace
We Listen
Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Leo De Valoes Anthem "Come Away" Grace Choir Ken Medema *Gospel Luke 17:5-10 Rev. Rob Apgar-Taylor Children’s Message Pastor Rob
Following the Children’s Message, Kindergarten through 5th graders are invited to the fellowship hall for Children’s Church; a time of Bible lessons, crafts, songs and fun activities.
For children 5 years and younger, our Nursery is available during the worship service.
Sermon “What’s Your Inheritance?” Rev. Rob Apgar-Taylor
We Respond
Prayer of the People
Call for Tithes and Offerings
Offertory "Be Still, and Have Faith" Jonas Dawson James Denton
*Offertory Prayer *The Great Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: …And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: ALL: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Leader: …And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: ALL: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Leader: …Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. ALL: Amen.
* The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) 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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Breaking Bread and Pouring Wine
Please be seated
Sharing the Elements As you are dismissed from your pew, come forward using the center aisle.
This morning we offer bread and your choice of wine (in the silver chalice) or grape juice (in the pottery chalice). Please return to your seats using the side aisles.
Blessing after Communion
We invite all who would like a blessing, especially children and those who did not participate in communion of bread and cup, to come forward.
We are Sent
Announcements Closing Prayer *Closing Hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” NCH # 386 *Choral Benediction "As We Go" Grace Choir Jeremy Johnson *Closing Benediction "Gothic Toccata" Jonas Dawson Dennis Eliot
Ringing of the Engelbrecht Memorial Bell
*Postlude ~~~~~~~
The yellow rose on the altar is presented by the Altar Guild in memory of deceased war veterans and in honor of those who have served our country, as well as those currently on active duty.
Welcome to our Guests!
We are delighted that you joined us for worship this morning. Please
be sure to sign the red Friendship Book in your pew. If you have any
difficulty hearing the service, one of our ushers can provide you with a hearing assistance
device. We also have large print bulletins and hymnals available.
Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us for Children’s Church - a
time of Bible lessons, crafts, songs and other fun activities. We leave the Sanctuary follow-
ing the Children’s Message. For children 5 years and younger, our Nursery is available dur-
ing the worship service. Following the worship service, please join us for fellowship.
Welcome to Grace Church!
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the
United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice
and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of
NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Minis-
try (CAIM). Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC's
Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy
efforts, and direct service projects through grants. Neighbors in Need grants are awarded to
UCC churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. These grants fund
projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to
address systemic injustice. This year, special consideration will be given to projects focusing
on serving our immigrant neighbors and communities. GRUCC will receive the NIN offering
on October 6, 2019 as part of their World Communion Sunday observance.
Join Grace Church at Frederick Community Action
Agency’s (FCAA) Soup Kitchen to Serve Dinner
Sunday, October 20 at 4:45 PM
Volunteers from Grace Church serve at the Soup Kitchen on the 3rd Sunday of even months. It's a rewarding mission experience and we always have fun. Won't you join us? 14 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Contact Jerry Princler at [email protected] or Trevor Addie at [email protected]
FCAA - Food Bank
On the third Sunday of every month, we dedicate the “Grace Groceries”
that have been collected in our little red wagon (in the narthex), and
then deliver them to the Frederick Foodbank. Thank you for your con-
tinued generosity!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS NEEDED,
for example: peanut butter
pasta ~ rice ~ spaghetti ~ tomato sauce
~ Cereal ~ canned fish ~ canned meats
Grace UCC collected 84 items of food for the Food Bank in
August and September.
Mission Project with Saint Lamberti Operation Christmas Child Now through mid-November
This year we have received an invitation from our Sister Church St Lamberti's in Weferlingen, Germany, to join them in their annual Christmas mission project, Operation Christmas Child. How do you help? You can pack a shoebox! (or 2 or 5 or 10!) - Flyers with instructions are inserted in this newsletter and also available in the Good Shepherd Room. Take a shoebox, and fill it with gifts for a boy or girl. Hygiene items, flip flops, stuffed ani-mals, balls, sticker books, playing cards, etc... The shoe boxes will be sent to children in need throughout the world. In addition to your shoebox, you are asked to donate $9 per box to cover the cost of the shipping. Drop your finished shoebox in the Good Shepherd Room. Collection dates are mid November, so watch for upcoming details! Thanks for Packing a Shoebox!
Caring & Sharing Prayer List
The following are members and friends of our church family who are currently ill, hospitalized, or home-bound. Please keep them in your prayers and perhaps send a note or a card. If you know of anyone who should be added to this list, please contact the church office at [email protected]
Please note that hospitals are no longer permitted to contact churches on behalf of their patients. If you know of a church member who is hospitalized, please inform the church office. If you or a family
member is hospitalized in an emergency situation, please call Pastor Rob at 240-217-2767.
Marj Curran 3636 16th Street, NW, B-811, Washington, DC 20010-1167
Millie Davis 801 Pine Ave., Frederick, MD 21701
Joe Free Citizens Nursing & Rehab Center
Miriam Himes 90th Birthday—October 10, 2019
Edenton, Orchard Terrace, 5905 Edenton Court, Room #705, Frederick, MD 21702
Charlotte Hoover 7404 Willow Road, Nursing at Meadows, Frederick, MD 21702
Pam Kehne 1632 Wall Dr., Pasadena, MD 21122
Betty Linton 91st Birthday—October 21, 2019
Sunrise Senior Living 990 Waterford Dr., Unit 206, Frederick, MD 21702
Friends of the Choir Fund at Grace UCC
Every Bank Note Counts!
Every $dollar$ you donate to the FOC fund will be matched by an
anonymous donor up to $1000 in total donations.
Help us reach this goal now through Christmas 2019!
Help support the music program at Grace UCC!
Thank you for your generosity!
Daily Bible Reading
Sunday, October 6, 2019: Proper 22 (27)
Lamentations 1:1-6 and
Lamentations 3:19-26 or Psalm 137
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 37:1-9
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
Monday, October 7, 2019:
Psalm 137
Lamentations 1:16-22
James 1:2-11 OR Psalm 3
Habakkuk 1:5-17
James 1:2-11
Tuesday, October 8, 2019:
Psalm 137
Lamentations 2:13-22
1 John 5:1-5, 13-21 OR Psalm 3
Habakkuk 2:5-1
1 John 5:1-5, 13-21
Wednesday, October 9, 2019:
Psalm 137
Lamentations 5:1-22
Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 OR Psalm 3
Habakkuk 2:12-20
Mark 11:12-14, 20-24
Thursday, October 10, 2019:
Psalm 66:1-12
Jeremiah 25:1-14
2 Timothy 1:13-18 OR Psalm 111
Leviticus 14:33-53
2 Timothy 1:13-18
Friday, October 11, 2019:
Psalm 66:1-12
Jeremiah 27:1-22
2 Timothy 2:1-7 OR Psalm 111
Numbers 4:34-5:4
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Saturday, October 12, 2019:
Psalm 66:1-12
Jeremiah 28:1-17
Luke 5:12-16 OR Psalm 111
Numbers 12:1-15
Luke 5:12-16
Sunday, October 13, 2019: Proper 23 (28)
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 and
Psalm 66:1-12
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c and
Psalm 111
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
Sunday, October 6 17th Sunday after Pentecost Neighbors in Need Offering/World Communion Sunday 9:45 AM Christian Education classes 11:00 AM Worship & Communion 1:30 PM Blessing of the Animals Monday, October 7 6:30 PM TFC Young Adults Tuesday, October 8 6:30 PM Mankind Project Wednesday, October 9 Yom Kippur 6:30 PM TFC Youth Group Thursday, October 10 6:00 PM TFC Youth Cmte 7:00 PM TFC Board Mtg Friday, October 11 Saturday, October 12 Sunday, October 13 18th Sunday after Pentecost PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY 9:45 AM Christian Education classes 11:00 AM Worship
Grace UCC Weekly Calendar
August 2019 Treasurer’s Report
August 2019 Year-to-Date
Income: $ 21,381.00 $ 124,569.41
Less Expenses: -$ 30,578.83 -$ 162,921.94
Net: ($ 9,197.03) ($ 38,352.53)
Sunday, October 13th
Pastor’s Appreciation Day
If you would like to present something special for Pastor Rob and/or
Pastor Jessica, contact Gwen Edwards at [email protected].
We are also collecting gift donations to present to them on October 13th.
Make sure your gift is clearly marked: Pastor’s Appreciation Day.
Drop your candy donation in the church
Good Shepherd Room clearly marked “Trunk or Treat”.
(Grace is also a “potty stop” for all trick-or-treaters enjoying “Halloween in Downtown Frederick”)
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Scripture Reader: Leo De Valoes
Children’s Message: Pastor Rob
Children’s Church: Elizabeth Damazo
Altar Guild: Sergei Travis
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Scripture Reader: John Brehmer
Children’s Message: Trish Abell
Children’s Church: Rob Apgar
Altar Guild: Elizabeth Damazo
Grace United Church of Christ An Open and Affirming Congregation
25 East 2nd Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701 301-662-3312 ~ Office Hours: 9AM-3PM/M-F
[email protected] ~ www.grucc.com
Rev. Dr. Rob Apgar-Taylor, Pastor [email protected] Jessica Townsley, Youth Minister [email protected] Jonas Dawson, Director of Music [email protected] James Taylor, Bell Choir Director [email protected] Taylor Knapp, Nicola Sussman, Donald Toms & James Taylor, Choir Section Leaders Tammy Eyler, Nursery Attendant [email protected] Mat Lutman, Caretaker [email protected] Sarah Petermann, Church Admin [email protected]
If you would like to serve as a greeter, or host fellowship time after worship, please add your name to the sign up sheet in the Good Shepherd Room.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
SUNDAY WORSHIP — 11:00 AM
Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
