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AS YOU PREPARE YOUR HEART TO WORSHIP GOD, PLEASE TURN YOURELECTRONIC DEVICES TO VIBRATE. THIS WILL ALLOW OTHERS TO WORSHIPUNINTERRUPTED. THANK YOU!
GIFT OF TOGETHERNESS WelcomeHighland’s Ministry and Mission AcolyteChiming of the HourPrelude Raise the Songs of Harvest The Adult Handbell Choir In these quiet moments, please pray for all those who have worshipped where you now sit; pray for those who are sitting beside you; and pray for everyone God wants you to invite to worship.
*Call to Worship Leader: By the tender mercy of God, dawn is breaking, light has come. People: Blessed be God. Leader: By the gracious care of our Shepherd, the scattered are gathered, the lost are found. People: Holy is our God. Leader: By the loving reign of the Prince of Peace, the weak are strengthened, the destroyer flees, People: Gentle is our King.
*Hymn 8:30 am Victory In Jesus 11:00 am Crown Him with Many Crowns UMH 327
Children’s Time (Children will enjoy Kids Konnection, ages 3 through grade 2)
GIFT OF GIVINGOfferingAnthem Thanksgiving Canticle Sanctuary ChoirDoxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94
Generous giving always results in God’s blessing.
“He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness” (2 Cor.
9:10).
GIFT OF LEARNINGScripture Luke 23: 33-43 NT 884 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Amen.Message The Last Sermon
Rev. Dr. Dorothy McNeer O’Quinn
GIFT OF PRAYING*Hymn 8:30 am Rock of Ages 11:00 am How Great Thou Art UMH 77Silent PrayerPrayer of Confession Good Shepherd, the sheep of Your pasture long to hear Your voice; the sheep of Your fold yearn to feel Your gentle touch. Other shepherds have scattered us; we have willingly followed their call. Other voices have led us astray; we have eagerly heeded their false promises. Strengthen us in our weakness with Your glorious power, and gather us in through Your mercy and grace, that we may be guided in the way of peace, through the power of Your Holy Spirit.
Pastor: In the name of Jesus Christ, You are forgiven.People: In the name of Jesus Christ, You are forgiven. Glory to God. Amen.
*Passing of the Peace Morning Prayer Prayers of the People Leader: Jesus in Your mercy, People: Hear our prayer.The Lord’s Prayer UMH 896
SENDING FORTH *Hymn 8:30 am Somebody Touched Me 11:00 am To God Be the Glory UMH 98*Benediction Pastor: The King of the Jews give you strength to endure all mocking. The King of the Jews give you the Will to walk to the cross. The King of the Jews have mercy on you, and remember you always. People: Jesus our King, send us to bless those who curse us, and those who don’t care. Jesus our King, send us to places too dangerous for others to go. Jesus our King, challenge and
forgive our hesitation. And by Your Spirit in us, may the compassion and strength of God be known. Amen.
*Postude*Those able, please stand
Prayer Concerns: Eleanor Avery, home; Joyce Westfall, Chippenham.
Sympathy: We express our condolences to the family of Sarah Curtis, who passed away November 8th . Also, to the family of Leonard Franklin Gunn, who passed away November 14, 2016. May God grant their families and friends comfort and peace.
Calendar for this Week November 20 - 26, 2016
Sunday 10:15 am Children’s Choir practice – Basement near Elevator) 4:00 pm Adult Bells will practice.Monday: Deadline for submitting articles for the December newsletter. 1:00 pm Staff Meeting. 2:00 pm Filling Backpacks at Colonial Heights Food Pantry. 6:00 pm Prayer Service at Linda Coleman’s, 231 Bear Chase Court, Colonial Heights. 6:30 pm Scouts will meet. 7:00 pm The Way at Dante’s Restaurant, Mike Tolbert, Leader. 7:00 pm Bible Study at Napoli Restaurant, Chester, VA, led by Dorothy Vincent. Tuesday: 1:00 pm Bible Study, led by Pastor Dorothy. 7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Guest Speaker: Rev. Mike Cherry. 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir rehearsal. Note date change. Wednesday: 11:30 am The Stand School Fellowship Hall. 5:30 pm Church and Community Supper. Scouts and
America Heritage Girls preparing and serving Thursday – Friday: Church office closed.
WELCOMEWe extend a warm welcome to our guests and
visitors.We invite you to visit us as often as you are able, and
to become a part of our Highland family. If you wish to become a church member,
please see or call one of the pastors. Thank you so much for coming, and we look forward
seeing you again soon.
You may purchase a poinsettia in memory, or in honor of someone. Also, you have the option to donate to the Colonial Heights Food Pantry in lieu of giving flowers.
Deadline for ordering is November 27th. Make check payable to Highland United Methodist Church, earmark “Poinsettia Project.” You may mail or give your order to Louise Frenier, 502 Chestnut Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
Poinsettias will be place in the Sanctuary December 18th, and 25th. Please leave your flower after the service on December 24th. Thank you.
The Poinsettia Project
Donor: ________________________________________________
I will purchase ________Poinsettia at the cost of $14.00 per plant; Amount enclosed $_____________.
I will help the Poinsettia Project (Food Pantry), with my gift of $____________ Separate from the plant order.
In Memory of_________________________________________
In Honor of___________________________________________
Date: Sunday, December 4thTime: 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Place: Open Door Library (Sunday School Class Room)
Coffee, juice and treats will be served.
RADA CUTLERY SALE
**IT’S NOT JUST KNIVES! CHECK OUT: Kitchen utensils/accessories,
gift sets, cookbooks, stoneware, and much more!!**
Stock your kitchen or give as gifts!
Now through November 27, The Agape Circle will be taking orders.
Place your order at the Sunday School desk, (the Welcome Center), or see any circle member.
Thank you!!Jackie Breidenbach, Debi Carper, Donna Goulder, Kathy
Heretick, Cindy Lorentz, Sharon Murdock, or Debbie Marshall
All proceeds go toward local Christmas missions.
Thanksgiving arrangement was created by Emily Walker and EloiseWard.
PASTORS Rev. Dr. Dorothy McNeer O’Quinn, Senior PastorE-Mail: [email protected]
Rev. Mike Tolbert, Associate PastorE-Mail: [email protected]
Rev. Linwood Daniel, Visitation PastorE-mail [email protected]
MUSICIANS Susanna Carson Tolbert, Music Director
E-Mail: [email protected]
Linda Morris, Handbell ConductorE-Mail: [email protected]
Matt Via, Praise LeaderE-Mail: [email protected]
Linda Kibler, Children’s Music DirectorE-Mail: [email protected]
Highland United Methodist Church
Loving God; Loving NeighborChrist the King Sunday
November 20. 2016 11:00 am Worship in the Fellowship Hall
125 East Westover AvenueColonial Heights, VA 23834
WWW.highlandumchurch.netE-Mail: [email protected]
Phone 804-526-3870Fax 804-526-7470
