Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Parish – Founded 1835 A.D.

Hancock, Maryland 21750Office: 301-678-6569 Rectory: 301-678-6888 Rector’s Cell: 301-491-6888

E-Mail: StThomasHancock@aol.com ● Website: stthomashancock.org

In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Welcome to Saint Thomas’ Church!

We are a lively, active community of faith. We strive to be a loving congregation, committed to welcoming ALL and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our Church building is a beautiful and distinguished historic site. We invite you to read more about us. There is information on our Literature Table at the back of the Church and on our website. We are happy that you are here with us today! Please learn more about our worship from the notes below.

ABOUT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH and OUR WORSHIP The Episcopal Church, USA, is the American branch of the 85-million member

worldwide Anglican Communion – those Churches born out of The Church of England. Of the world’s 2.2 billion Christians, we are the third largest body.

In our worship, there is strong emphasis upon congregational participation. The Clergy and the congregation together conduct our services. Worshippers are involved participants, not mere spectators. Please use The Book of Common Prayer (red), this Service Program and The Hymnal (blue) to worship God with joy and enthusiasm! Join in the responses, sing along on the Hymns. Share in praising and thanking our loving God for all His blessings!

Holy Communion is open to ALL Baptized persons, regardless of Church affiliation. Our Ushers will guide you forward at the appointed time. You may kneel or stand for Communion. Read more about this in the Communion section of this Service Booklet.

Our 10:A.M. service and many of our special services are live streamed on Facebook, then archived for later viewing. Note that you may be on camera at some point!

Our accessible entrance and restroom are on the west (left) side of the Church building.

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Sunday School & Adult Classes meet right after our 10:A.M. service. Children’s Church, a service for Pre-School – Grade 3, is offered in our Children’s Chapel (downstairs) during the 10:A.M. service. Children exit at the Sequence (Gospel) Hymn, then re-join us at the Peace!

THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY after PENTECOSTVeterans’ Day Observance

November 10, 2019

7:30 A.M. – THE HOLY EUCHARIST [Rite One] – Prayer Book, Page 323 The Collect of the Day (Proper 27-C)

O God, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that, when he shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, he liveth and reigneth ever, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Lesson: Haggai 1:15b – 2:9 – Booklet, Page 4The Psalter: Psalm 98 – Said by All – SEATED – Page 5 The Epistle: II Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 – Booklet, Pages 5The Holy Gospel: Saint Luke 20:27-38 – Booklet, Page 6The Homily: The Reverend F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr., RectorThe Prayers: Form IV, Prayer Book, Page 388The Consecration: The Great Thanksgiving, Form I, Prayer Book, Page 333

10:00 A.M. - THE HOLY EUCHARIST [Rite Two] and SERMONtogether with a Remembrance for Veterans’ Day

The Liturgy of the Word of GodOrgan Prelude - Please use the time before the service for prayer and quiet reflection.

Please SILENCE all Cell Phones and Pagers when entering the Church. PROCESSIONAL HYMN 362, “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!” Nicaea

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Opening Acclamation

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect for Purity -------------------------------------------------------- Prayer Book, Page 355

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS – “Glory to God” – Hymnal *S-280 Setting: Robert Powell

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

The Collect of the Day (Proper 27-C) O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the

works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament Lesson: Haggai 1:15b – 2:9

A Reading from the Book of Haggai.In the second year of King Darius, in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying: Speak now to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, and say, Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Is it not in your sight as nothing? Yet now take courage, O Zerubbabel, says the LORD; take courage, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; take courage, all you people of the land, says the LORD; work, for I am with you, says the LORD of hosts, according to the promise that I made you when you came out of Egypt. My spirit abides among you; do not fear. For thus says the LORD of hosts: Once again, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land; and I will shake all the nations, so that the treasure of all nations shall come, and I will fill this house with splendor, says the LORD of hosts. The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says

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the LORD of hosts. The latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts; and in this place I will give prosperity, says the LORD of hosts.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

The Psalter: Psalm 98 – CHANTED by the CHOIR – Lector & People are SEATED. 1 Sing to the LORD a new song, * for he has done marvelous things. 2 With his right hand and his holy arm * has he won for himself the victory. 3 The LORD has made known his victory; * his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. 4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, * and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 5 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; * lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 6 Sing to the LORD with the harp, * with the harp and the voice of song. 7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn * shout with joy before the King, the LORD. 8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, * the lands and those who dwell therein. 9 Let the rivers clap their hands, * and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD, when he comes to judge the earth. 10 In righteousness shall he judge the world * and the peoples with equity.

The Epistle: II Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

A Reading from the Second Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians.

As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here.

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Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was with you? But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. For this purpose he call you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter. Now may our Lord Jesus himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort you hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN 662, “Abide with me” Eventide

[ During this Hymn, children and their Leader exit to “Children’s Church” downstairs. ]

The Holy Gospel: Saint Luke 20:27-38

The Congregation remains standing and faces the Deacon or Priest, who reads the Gospel.

Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Luke.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

ome Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the

widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married, and died childless; then the second and the third married her, and so in the same way all seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had married her.” Jesus said to them, “Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are considered worthy of a place in that

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age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.”

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon: The Reverend F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr., Rector

The Nicene Creed Prayer Book, Pages 358-359

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Form IV --------------- Prayer Book, Pages 388-389

The Celebrant concludes the Prayers with this Collect for those serving in our Armed Forces.

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping the men and women of our Armed Forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, in whose hands are the living and the dead: We give youthanks for all your servants who have laid down their lives in the service of ourcountry. Grant to them your mercy and the light of your presence; and give us such a lively sense of your righteous will, that the work which you began in them maybe perfected; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Honoring of Veterans in the Congregation

HYMN 720, “O say, can you see?” [ Stanza 1 ONLY ] The National Anthem

Welcome and Announcements

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The Celebration of the Holy CommunionOFFERTORY ANTHEM: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” Julia Ward Howe PRESENTATION HYMN 579, “Almighty Father, strong to save” Melita

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING – Form A

All standing, the Celebrant beginsCelebrant: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection, opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

SANCTUS – “Holy, holy, holy Lord” – Hymnal S-129 Setting: Robert PowellThe Celebrant and People sing:

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.

The People kneel and the Celebrant continues

oly and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He H

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stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

The Celebrant and People sing: Setting: Mass of Creation

Christ has died. Christ has died.Christ is risen. Christ is risen.Christ will come again. Christ will come again!

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfullyreceive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with the ever-Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Thomas, Saint Mark, Saint Andrew, Saint John, Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Patrick and all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory are yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

The Great “AMEN” – Sung by ALL (Sixfold) Setting: Mass of Creation

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Clergy & People: 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.And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

The Celebrant breaks the Consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then is said

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!As the Celebrant and the Communion Ministers move from the Nave Altar

to the High Altar to administer Holy Communion, the Choir and Congregation sing

FRACTION ANTHEM: “Be known to us, Lord Jesus” Setting: Gary James

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Facing the People, the Celebrant says the Invitation to Holy Communion.

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The COMMUNION of the PEOPLEALL Baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion in The

Episcopal Church!Kneel or stand at the Rail and cup your hands to receive the

Consecrated Bread. Guide the Cup to your lips, or receive by intinction (“dipping”) of the

Bread.Those unable to receive are encouraged to come forward for a

Blessing.Please fold your arms across your chest to indicate that you wish a

Blessing.

Baptism, the ancient service though which one joins Christ’s Church, may be arranged.

We warmly invite you to contact the Clergy about scheduling your Baptism.

ABLUTIONS HYMN 719, “O beautiful for spacious skies” Materna Sung by ALL - Kneeling

The Postcommunion Prayer – Said by ALL

Eternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living members

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of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Priestly BlessingThe Peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your

hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son,Jesus, the Christ, our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father [],

the Son [], and the Holy Spirit [], be among you and remain with you this day and always. Amen.

RECESSIONAL HYMN 718, “God of our fathers” National Hymn

Silent Prayer – All are invited to kneel for a moment of silent prayer before the Dismissal.

The Dismissal

Deacon or Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Organ Voluntary

Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Parish – Founded 1835 A.D.

Hancock, Maryland 21750The Reverend F. Allan Weatherholt, Jr., Rector

The Reverend Kirk E. DeVore, Deacon12

J. Gwynne Cavey, Minister of MusicPamela J. S. Mann, Office Assistant

Tracy L. Salvagno, Church School Coordinator

PARISH NEWS for 22nd PENTECOST/VETERANS’ DAY – November 10, 2019

AS WE MARK VETERANS’ DAY, 2019, we will recognize each veteran in attendance this morning. We will also give thanks to God for all those veterans, both living and dead, who have faithfully served our country in times past. We will pray for those currently in military service. And our service will include patriotic hymns and anthems. Enjoy this special day!

Tomorrow, on actual Veterans’ Day, at 11:A.M. Fr. Allan will see that St. Thomas’ joins with other Churches across the nation in tolling our bell. The bell will be run 21 times, similar to a 21-gun salute. Tomorrow marks the 101st Anniversary of the end of World War I. The armistice, ending what was called “the war to end all wars”, was signed on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11:A.M. We are proud to be part of this observance.

OUR ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP CANVASS to fund all the vital ministries of St. Thomas’ Parish for the approaching New Year continues. Have we received your 2020 Pledge Card? If not, please complete it today and place it in the Offering Plate. A card is enclosed with this bulletin, and there are pens at the Baptistery. Unused cards may be left on the Literature Table for later use. Thank you for your faithfulness to Christ and His Church! Please strive to continue this in the New Year!

And check out the “Shining our Light” message on today’s insert!

ISC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEBBIE COHILL WILL SPEAK to our Adult Education Class today, offering us the latest information on the vital outreach ministries of the Interfaith Service Coalition. St. Thomas’ has been deeply involved in the ISC since its beginning 30 years ago, and we are proud to continue that involvement today. The year 2019 has been a banner one for the ISC, with the opening last April of Martha’s House. Come and be informed about this important work for Jesus Christ. We meet in the Lower Parish Hall right after the 10:A.M. service. Coffee is served.

ALL ACOLYTES ARE EXPECTED TO MEET TODAY with Acolytes’ Master Phoebe Hogbin and Fr. Allan. We will begin at 12:Noon [after Sunday School], sharing pizza in the Parish Hall then moving over to the Church for some important training. Please, let’s have all Acolytes present!

DEACON KIRK IS AWAY FROM US TODAY, assisting The Rev’d Canon Scott Slater with a Parish Visitation to St. Mark’s, Lappans. Archdeacon Jane O’Leary likes to have Deacons assist Bishop Sutton and Canon Slater with their visitations, helping to promote the ministry of the Diaconate across the Diocese. Kirk will return to us next Sunday.

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BISHOP SUTTON RECENTLY ANNOUNCED his choice for a new Assisting Bishop for our Diocese. We are delighted to tell you that The Right Rev’d Robert W. Ihloff, 13th Bishop of Maryland (retired) has graciously agreed to take on this important ministry. Bishop Ihloff will make Parish Visitations, will work with the Ordination process through the Commission on Ministry, will work closely with smaller congregations and generally assist as needed. Bishop Ihloff retired as our Diocesan Bishop in 2007. Since then he served for a period as Interim Rector at The Church of the Redeemer in Baltimore and for a time was Assisting Bishop in the Diocese of Virginia. Bishop Ihloff has had a long and distinguished ministry. He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Baltimore and have two married children and six grandchildren. We are so blessed to have him serve our Diocese in this new capacity! He will begin his time of service in early January.

THE REV’D VIRGINIA CARR, 64, HAS BEEN CALLED to serve as Priest-in-Charge of St. Mark’s, Lappans. She comes to Maryland from St. Peter’s, Westfield, New York, where she has served as Rector for the past nine years. Rev’d Virginia and her family have experience in missionary work for the Episcopal Church in Central America. She and her husband, Owen, have three grown children and are now raising two adopted sons – Justin, age 8, and Nathaniel, age 5. She is expected to begin her service at St. Mark’s in early December. Her ministry will enable St. Mark’s to postpone their search for a new Rector to succeed Rev’d Anne, who retired on June 30.

CURSILLO – Spanish for “little course” is a special weekend designed to enrich and deepen the Christian faith of the participants. Cursillo weekends are held in Dioceses across the nation and usually take place twice a year at Claggett here in the Diocese of Maryland. Through the years, numerous St. Thomas’ folks have been to Cursillo, including Fr. Allan, Rev’d Anne and Deacon Kirk. It is a wonderful experience of God’s love! Maryland’s 115th Cursillo is in progress this weekend, and we are happy that parishioner Jennifer Walter is among the participants! Pam Mann is serving on the leadership team, and Deacon Kirk is serving as Jennifer’s sponsor. Please pray for all involved – that they may indeed be touched and uplifted by Christ and His Spirit this weekend.

REV’D ANNE IS AT ST. ANDREW’S, CLEAR SPRING, again today to serve as Celebrant and Preacher for their Sunday Eucharist. Fr. Steve and Melanie are, later today, returning from their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. They left last Saturday and have spent the week visiting many of the sacred sites of the land of Jesus. Fr. Steve has posted photos of the trip on St. Andrew’s Facebook page, and he and Melanie have also offered regular video reports which can be viewed on Facebook. We pray for their safe travel as they return home, and we look forward to hearing more about their experiences during their pilgrimage.

DANIEL WEATHERHOLT HAS BEEN APPOINTED to serve on the Music and Worship Committee for the 2021 General (National) Convention of the Episcopal Church, to be held in Baltimore in early July, 2021. In preparation for this big event, Daniel will participate in several meetings held by video conferencing. Daniel, eldest son of Fr. Allan & Rev’d Anne, is Director of Music & Organist at St. Peter’s Church, Poolesville (Montgomery County). He is married to The Rev’d Elizabeth Sipos, Rector of St. John’s Church, Kingsville, where they reside.

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St. Thomas’ Parish Prayer List: November 10 – 16, 2019CHRISTIANS ARE PEOPLE OF PRAYER, and we encourage everyone at St. Thomas’ to focus on prayer in daily life. Our Daughters of the King and Brothers of St. Andrew join your Clergy in leading the way in faithful, daily prayer. Use of The Book of Common Prayer at home is strongly recommended.

Our Parish Prayer List, printed below, is revised for each Sunday. We take great care to include all needs known to us. Please take the Prayer List home and use it in your daily prayers. As you pray, you will be wonderfully linked to other Christians in our Parish, across our Diocese and throughout the Church Universal. Your prayers will bring blessings to others – and to you!

INCLUDED IN THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THIS WEEK: Birthdays – November 10: Scott Creek, Betty Hoffman; 11: The Rev. Anne Weatherholt, Denise Shifflet; 12: Mark Everts, Jeff Stanley, Tracy Unger, Sydni Exline; 13: Theda Kieffer; 14: Patty Ward, Garret King, Jasmine Gladhill; 15: Robert Golden; 16: Owen Stanley, Perry Mortzfeldt, Terilee Ford, Brian Golden, Alana Bowman.

Law Enforcement and Fire & Rescue Personnel, Correctional Officers

Military Service – Dakota Ritz, Andrew Shaw, Aaron Hull, Taylor Robeson, Nicholas Robeson, Spencer Hose, Chris Krause, Vince Biggs, Cody Hovermale, Spencer Golden, Lucas Trunkle, Philip Corbett, Cameron Meadows, Matt Lacy, Jake Michael, Allen Foshee, Taylor Shafer, Josh Stotler, Justin Johnson.

Sick/Ongoing Concern – Nancy Bishop, Pam Trumpower, Tim Stotler, Dave Creek, Jim Shaw, Hilda Buskirk, Jayden Sweet, Emily Faith, Jim Lloyd, Bobby Duncan, Kathleen Gibbs, Cindy Lambert, Denise Troxell, The Rev. Natalie Conway, Sue Hinckle, Rodney Weaver, Kelly Peck, Tina Brown, Tina Aaron, Stephanie Kennedy, Emma Jones, James Walter, Cindy Pepper-Jones, Alethea Shiplett, Diane Diehl, Allen Wilt, David Walter Sr., Alda Lashley, Robbie Barnhart, Robert Hendershot, Tori Anderson, Selvia Swaim, Ronnie Zimmerman, Bill Mosier, Bill Trumpower.

Shut-ins – Sally Fost, Ralph & Della Wachter, Frances Younker, Helen Moats, Mary Ann Mortzfeldt, Beverly Hershberger, Ernie Truax, Steven Wachter, Pat McKinley, Catherine Durst, Barbara Smith, Janice Trail, Edna Younker, The Rev. Charles McGinley.

Recently Departed – Dolly Divelbliss, The Rev. Alice Bassett-Jellema

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR TODAY are given to the Greater Glory of God and in Thanksgiving to Him for the October 26 Marriage of Benjamin and Susie Hoopengardner by Cathy, Bobby and Noah Hoopengardner.

PLEASE TAKE THIS PRAYER LIST WITH YOU for use at home.Take the ANNOUNCEMENTS for reference or to use in inviting others to our Church!

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Be sure to make your 2020 Pledge to our Lord and His work! God’s Work always needs your loving support. Thank you! God bless you! OUR ANNUAL ADVENT FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS is set for 5:P.M. on Sunday, December 8. As always, Gwynne and our Choir are working hard towards this glorious feast of music and scripture. This wonderful service helps prepare our hearts to embrace the Christ Child anew at Christmastime and is not to be missed! Our Advent Dinner follows at 6:30 P.M. and is always a nice, festive gathering. Mark the Sign-Up Sheet for the dinner and plan to be here!

On ST. THOMAS’ PARISH CALENDAR: November 10 – 17, 2019TODAY – Sunday, November 10 – 22nd PENTECOST & VETERANS’ DAY Obs .

7:30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite One) & Homily9:45 A.M. Choir Warm-Up (Undercroft Choir Room)

10:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite Two) and SERMON 11:15 A.M. Sunday School & Adult Education 12:00 Noon ACOLYTES’ LUNCH & TRAINING

Mon. Nov. 11 VETERANS’ DAY – Church bell will toll at 11:A.M. Parish Office CLOSED on Mondays – Rector’s Day Off 10:A.M. – 4:P.M. CHRISTMAS for OTHERS Reg. (HUMC)

7:30 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous (Lower Parish Hall) Tue. Nov. 12 9:00 A.M. ‘Upper Room’ Men’s Bible Study (Park-n-Dine)

9:00 A.M. Women’s Bible Study (Lower Parish Hall) 7:30 P.M. Alcoholics Anonymous (Lower Parish Hall)

Thu. Nov. 14 7:30 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Church Choir Loft)

NEXT Sunday, November 17 – 23rd PENTECOST & BIBLE SUNDAY SHOEBOXES DUE for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD!!!

7:30 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite One) & Homily9:45 A.M. Choir Warm-Up (Undercroft Choir Room)

10:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite Two) and SERMON 11:15 A.M. Sunday School & Adult Education

7:00 P.M. LUTHERAN EUCHARIST (Zion Church, Buck Valley)

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BRIEFLY – Big congratulations to Christmas Bazaar Co-chairs Ginny Reed & Rachele True and their many helpers on a job very well done last weekend! Special thanks to Sylvia Moats and several youths who worked in the kitchen! Look for more of our Christmas crafts on sale now at the Hancock Antique Mall! . . . We had a wonderful, joyous All Saints’ celebration last Sunday. Thank you to all who helped make it so! . . . FINAL registration for the 2019 “Christmas for Others” effort is Monday, November 18, from 10:A.M. to 4:P.M. at Hancock United Methodist Church!

THANKSGIVING, 2019, at SAINT THOMAS’ PARISHSunday before Thanksgiving – November 24

6:00 P.M. – SOUP and SANDWICH SUPPER (Methodist Upper Room) 7:00 P.M. -THE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Host: Hancock United Methodist Church Homily: Pastor Joshua Gillen

We share in a special night of community Thanksgiving! Fr. Allan and Deacon Kirk join other area Clergy as participants.

The Offering benefits the Good Samaritan Fund.

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28 10:00 A.M. - THE HOLY EUCHARIST and THANKSGIVING HYMNS

We celebrate our own simple, joyous, shorter-than-usual service of Thanksgiving to God for all our many blessings!

Begin this Sacred Day by giving thanks to God in His House!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS THIS WEEK: Lectors/Chalicists: 7:30 A.M. Julie Unger, Dudley Obrecht

10:00 A.M. Jim Hixon, Jane Shaw

Children’s Church Today: Meredith Hendershot

Altar Guild This Month: Violet Shaw, Josephine Spade

Acolytes: Aiden Dowe, Ivan Hogbin, Molli Hogbin,Phoebe Hogbin, Noah Hoopengardner, Jesse Wolford

Ushers/Greeters: 7:30 A.M. David Creek, Tim Smith 10:00 A.M. Bob Hoopengardner, David Yost

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Oblations Bearers: Debbie Cohill and Linda McCarty

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