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Grace United Methodist Church
October 2, 2016
8:00, 9:15 and 11:00am Worship Services
Professional Nursery Care
The mission of Grace United Methodist Church is to engage the community with the love of Christ.
World Communion Sunday
*Sharing of the Peace
9:15 – Paul Moore 11:00 – Mary Lee Bernatz
Welcome to Worship
Words of Welcome (Please print your name and pass the welcome folder.)
October 2, 2016 8:00, 9:15 and 11:00am
Carillon Preparing our Hearts and Minds for Worship
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, World Communion Sunday
Prelude by Richard A. Williamson
by Joseph & Pamela Martin
by Richard A. Williamson
*Call to Worship LEADER: Almighty God: from the ends of the earth you have gathered us around Christ’s holy table.
PEOPLE: We come to feast together.
LEADER: Have mercy on your church, troubled and divided.
PEOPLE: Renew us and make us one. Amen.
8:00am Living Bread Betsy Moore, Organist
9:15am A World of Difference Joyful Voices
11:00am Living Bread Betsy Moore, Organist
Opening Prayer (in unison) O God, we join with our sisters and brothers around the world in remembering Christ’s sacrifice for us. For the opportunity to eat and drink together and for the life we have received, we give you thanks and praise. In the abundance of your many gifts, grant us grace to fill one another’s lives with love. Redeem, restore and remold us until we are made new. Transform our daily bread into the bread of life and the cup that we drink into the cup of salvation. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Please turn cell phones and electronic devices to “vibrate” or “off” during worship services. Thank you.
arr. by William H. Mathis World Communion Collage
World Communion Sunday Observed on the first Sunday in October, this day calls the Church to be the universal, inclusive Church. The day was first observed by Presbyterians in 1936, adopted by the Federal Council of Churches in 1940, and shortly thereafter observed in Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches.
I Come with Joy *Opening Hymn Hymnal No. 617
Ministry Moment: Robyn Wilbur
Children’s Moment: During the 9:15 and 11:00am services, children ages 3-9 may attend Wiggle Worship in Forest Oak
(FO)101. Infants through 2-year-olds are welcome in our nursery, FO105.
Ministry Moment: Stewardship—Bob Miller
Please record your visit with us by PRINTING your name in a Welcome Folder, located at the end of each pew.
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Sermon
*Closing Hymn
*Gospel Lesson New Testament Page 97
“Mustard Seed Faith” Pastor Jim Miller
Offering
Offertory 9:15am Living Bread Betsy Moore, Organist
11:00am Feast Upon the Memory Chancel Choir
by Richard A. Williamson
Words by J. Paul Williams
Music by Joseph M. Martin
*Prayer of Confession (in unison) God of all nations, we praise you that in Christ the barriers that have separated humanity are torn down. Yet we confess our slowness to open our hearts and minds to those of other lands, tongues, and races. Deliver us from the sins of fear and prejudice, that we may move
toward the day when all are truly one in Jesus Christ. Amen.
by Fenton Groden
Luke 17:5-10
Musical Setting C Hymnal No. 20 The Great Thanksgiving
Trumpet Rondo Betsy Moore, Organist
*Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
One Bread, One Body *Hymn Hymnal No. 620
TFWS No. 2173
The Giving of the Bread and Cup (Communion will be served at the rail; Ushers will direct you to receive the Sacrament. Gluten free wafers are available). Communion Rail Offering: Offerings left at the communion rail fund the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, which benefits people in need in our congregation and community. Thank you for your generosity.
Prayer after Communion
*Benediction
Next Sunday, October 9, Luke 17:11-19: We will look at the story of Jesus cleansing the lepers and the one leper who returned to express thanks. Our focus will be on living a "thankful" life.
Ministry of Prayer: Leighton Wiant + Yonina Foster + Linda Bradstock +Donna Shield + Mildred Williams + Tiffany Henning, daughter of Debbie and Larry Henning + Lillian Soya + Christiana Ibiebele + John Matthews + Edna Searles + Nell Phoebus + Carol Rose + Lois Weaver, mother of Ron Weaver + John Leebrick + Frances Stanbaugh + Vivian George + Elizabeth Anklam + the Hudson Family + Heidi Bachmann + Les Hatley + John Knight + Those serving in the military + Friends & members who are kept in prayer by our daily prayer chain
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS and HYMNALS and HEARING AID DEVICES are AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF THE SANCTUARY OR FROM AN USHER.
— Serving Today —
Acolytes & Crucifers 9:15 Acolytes: Kat Tomlin Mythili Gunaratnam Crucifers: Isabel Ryan
11:00 Sally Grace Freeburn Dustin Andrews-Tomlin Cesar Pelaez
Greeters 9:15 Walker Avenue: Marcia & Charles Carlton Courtyard: Linda & Andy Prandoni
11:00 Dick Carelli Matt Swink
Lectors 8:00am Chris Skinner 9:15am Kellam Wells 11:00am Corrine Robertson
Communion Assistant (8:00am): Denise Miller
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our parents and grandparents no longer living, by Doug & Mindy Ward.
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in loving honor of Albury’s birthday, October 6, by Doug & Mindy Ward.
Grace UMC seeks to provide an atmosphere that enables everyone to worship God in spirit and in truth. A professionally staffed nursery is available in our Forest Oak (FO) wing for infants (FO105), through 2-year-olds (FO104), during the 9:15 and 11:00am services. Look for our nursery workers in the bright yellow T-shirts. We welcome families to worship
together; parents may use the church parlor at any time during worship to attend to their children’s needs. Please see Laura Freeburn or one of the ushers for more direction.
Card Ministry: See the Card Ministry Board in Wesley Hall for information and send a card to brighten someone's
Operating Fund Results
August 2016 Year-to-Date
Revenue $53,703 $487,694
Expenses $56,333 $510,285
Net ($2,630) ($22,591)
Please support Grace UMC’s operating fund. With God’s help we can reduce our $22,591 deficit by December 2016.
Upcoming and Ongoing Events
Annual International Luncheon and Talent Share is today from 12:30—2:30pm in Fellowship Hall! Please join us for food of people’s home countries and talents they will share!
Monthly Meetings—Tomorrow, Monday, October 3, the Staff Parish Relations Committee will meet in the Parlor from 7:00—9:00pm. Next Monday, October 10, from 7:30—9:00pm, the Trustees will meet in the Wesley Room.
Book Club at Grace returns this Thursday, October 6 at 1:15pm in the Kitchen. We will be discussing The Sound of Glass by Karen White. Please join us the first Thursday of each month for a time of sharing & fellowship. For additional information, contact Tracey Flater at the church office.
Men of Grace Breakfast—Join us Saturday, October 8 (and the second Saturday of each month) in Fellowship Hall for a home-cooked breakfast, followed by worship, discussion and prayer! This month, Pastor Jim Miller will be our speaker. Bring a friend! Come early (at 7:00am) to help cook if you like; breakfast is at 8:00am and we wrap-up about 9:30. Contact is Gary Baumgarten, [email protected].
Blessing of the Animals, Saturday, October 8, 9:30—10:30am, at the Frederick Avenue entrance of Grace UMC. Bring your dog, cat, or bird for a prayer of blessing at this annual event where we give thanks for all of God’s creation. Refreshments for humans and animals will be served after the blessing.
Lights of Grace: Time is a gift of God. How we choose to use it is a matter of stewardship. As Christian stewards, we try to manage time wisely and in a balanced way. We give our time gladly to our family and friends, strangers, the community, the church, and ourselves. As we approach Stewardship Sunday on October 23, consider how you give your time to God and how you can continue to be a Light of Grace.
Grace UMC Group and Organization Leaders: We are planning to host a Ministry Fair on Sunday, October 23, which is also Stewardship Sunday. We would like to have all groups and organizations of Grace UMC participate!. If you have not received an email and would like to participate, please contact Rodney Ripley, [email protected] or 301-384-2946, by today, so that you can receive details. Hope you plan to join us.
UMW Women of Grace Ladies Night Out now meets the second Thursday of each month at The Stonehouse Grille, 18701 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. Join us next Thursday, October 13, for good food and fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information, contact Mindy Ward, 301-335-8315, or [email protected]. One ticket ($20) is available for Sandi Patty's farewell tour stop at Sligo Church (Takoma Park), Sunday, November 6, 6:00pm. Call Mindy if you would like to join us. We will be carpooling to the concert.
The Grace Ringers need two more handbell ringers so that we may use all 5 octaves of bells. Music reading is not necessary. Grace Ringers rehearse Tuesdays, 7:00—8:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Please contact Debbie Henning, [email protected] or 301-926-8688, ext. 18 for more details.
YOU are invited to The Glory of Christmas Saturday, December 3, at 1:00 and 5:00pm, at the International Community Church, 123 Byte Drive, Frederick, MD 21702. This annual ticketed event features songs of the Christmas season sung by The National Christian Choir (NCC) and The National Christian Children’s Choir, accompanied by a full orchestra. Tickets are available through the NCC website: https//nationalchristianchoir.org, by calling the NCC office at 301-670-6331, or by contacting the following members of Grace UMC: Paul Baumgarten, Carol Crumley, Kathy Fitzgerald and Jim and Brenda McCarthy. We hope you will join us!
Grace UMC Fall Adult Sunday School Classes start at 9:30am unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome!
College and Career | W201 | Led by William Ripley Discussions focus on current events from a biblical perspective.
Creative Grace | W203 (new location) | Led by Peggy Barnett Community outreach through fiber arts and skills. Join us for crocheting, knitting and other fiber pursuits. All skill levels welcome and wanted!
Deep & Wide | 9:15am | Susanna House (next to church) | Led by Eydie Searles Our study is: Scouting the Divine: My Search for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey by Margaret Feinberg, who says, "The Bible is full of clever plots and compelling stories, laced with historic insights and literary beauty. Despite its richness and depth, many of us struggle to close the gap between the ancient world and our own." Guided by her book, we’ll explore how "ancient livelihoods (like shepherd and vintner) illuminate meaningful Christian truths that apply to life today." We offer friendship and lively discussion. Questions? Email Eydie at [email protected].
Exploring the Good News | 9:15am | W205 | Led by Kaz Kawata Returns today with How Jesus Became God: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee by Bart D. Ehrman. Class sessions will include DVD lectures on the topics in the book by Professor Ehrman. Kaz Kawata will supplement the lectures with additional comments and resources. For more information, contact Dick Rhorer, [email protected].
Serendipity | Wesley Room | Led by Tony Buscemi and Tracey Flater This fall our unit is called Sovereignty of God. We will talk about God’s kingdom, God’s promise to end oppression, God’s sovereign power and God’s everlasting covenant. Our scripture passages come from the prophet Isaiah. Join us as often as you can for lessons based in scripture, lively discussion, and fellowship, as we seek to apply the lessons to our lives.
The Wesleyan Way | W209 | Led by Bev Payne We are studying Making Sense of the Bible with text and videos by Adam Hamilton. This study helps readers understand the Bible, which leads to a deeper appreciation for it and a desire to read it and live by its precepts. Coffee/tea and refreshments provided.
To honor Grace UMC’s wonderful Sunday School teachers, all Sunday School teachers and their families are invited to a Medieval themed lunch in their honor, next Sunday, October 9, following the 11:00am service. For more information, please contact Laura Freeburn in the church office or at lfreeburn@graceumc.
CHURCH MINISTRY STAFF
Jim Miller Senior Pastor [email protected] | ext. 14
Donna M. Lyon Church Administrator [email protected] | ext. 11
Debbie Henning Director of Music [email protected] | ext. 18
Betsy Moore Organist ext. 15
Laura Freeburn Director of Family Ministries and Christian Education [email protected] | ext.15
Mike Demory Director of Communications [email protected]
Tracey Flater Bookkeeper [email protected] | ext. 13
Cydney Sherman Administrative Assistant [email protected] | ext. 12
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
119 North Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-926-8688 [email protected]
www.graceumc.org
TODAY’S WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:00am Worship and Holy Communion each Sunday 9:15am Worship and Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month 9:15am Children’s Moment in the Sanctuary; children dismissed to Sunday School classes 9:30am Sunday school for all ages 11:00am Worship and Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month 11:00am Ages 3-9 may attend Wiggle Worship
Children & Youth Sunday School Locations:
Children ages 3-10 will meet first in FO104 for prayer before going to their classrooms. Follow the footprints!
Nursery FO105 2 yrs FO104 3 yrs—Grade 5 FO101 Middle School W201 High School W202
FO=Forest Oak; W=Walker
Contact Laura Freeburn for details on engage.
engage Children’s Ministry will have a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 15 that is open to the community. This is an opportunity for us to share God’s love and provide information on all Grace UMC has to offer! There will be games, crafts, food and fun activities for children of all ages, as well as a Bake
Sale and Flea Market to raise funds for the engage Ministry.
We need many volunteers to make this a success! There are two sign ups in the Narthex: please sign up to help with setup, activities, or teardown or to donate baked goods or items for the Flea Market (no clothing, please). See Laura Freeburn to donate items now through 9:00am October 15.
For more information, please contact Terri Fowler at [email protected] or Laura at [email protected].
Outside Groups at Grace UMC This week we feature Horsing Around, a 4-H group that has met at Grace for several years! For more information on the many outside groups Grace supports and provides space to, contact the church office.
THIS WEEK AT GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Room Abbreviation Key: FO=Forest Oak W=Walker
Sunday October 2 World Communion Sunday Gaithersburg Help Food Collection 8:00, 9:15 and 11:00am | Worship Services | Sanctuary 9:30am | Sunday School for All Ages | Locations in Bulletin 12:00—4:00pm | Annual International Luncheon and Talent Share | Fellowship Hall 4:00—6:00pm | UMYF @hand Youth Ministry | Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, & W201-2 5:00-7:00pm | Divorce Care W209-210 & Divorce Care for Kids | F101&103
Monday, October 3 7:00—9:00pm | ESL Classes | Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Walker Bldg. & Nursery 7:00—9:00pm | Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting| Parlor
Tuesday, October 4 9:00—10:00am | Body and Soul Fitness | Fellowship Hall 10:00—11:00am | Pastor's Bible Study | Wesley Room 10:00—11:30am | Worship Planning Committee Meeting | Wesley Room 6:15—7:00pm | Joyful Voices Rehearsal | Choir Room 7:00—8:00pm | Grace Ringers Rehearsal | Fellowship Hall 7:00—8:00pm | Growth and Outreach (GO) Concert Sub-team Meeting | Parlor 8:00—9:30pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room
Wednesday, October 5 9:30—11:00am | Worship Committee Meeting | Wesley Room 6:45—7:45pm | Children’s Choir Rehearsal | FO201
Thursday, October 6 1:15—2:00pm | Book Club | Kitchen
Friday, October 7 9:00am | The Beloved Community | Asbury Campus
Saturday, October 8 7:00—8:00am | UM Men’s Breakfast Preparation | Kitchen 8:00—10:00am | UM Men’s Breakfast | Kitchen & Fellowship Hall 10:00—11:00am | Blessing of the Animals | N. Frederick Ave. Entrance
Sunday, October 9 Teacher Dedication Bible Sunday Boy Scout Wreath Sales Begin 8:00, 9:15 and 11:00am | Worship Services 9:30am | Sunday School for All Ages | Locations in Bulletin 12:15—2:00pm | Teacher Dedication Luncheon| Fellowship Hall 4:00—6:00pm | UMYF @hand Youth Ministry | Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, & W201-2 5:00—7:00pm | Divorce Care W209-210 & Divorce Care for Kids | F101&103
Monday, October 10
Columbus Day, Office Closed
