SCOUT SUNDAY
Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life Through Divine Worship
SCOUT SUNDAY
10:00 AM, February 13, 2011
The time of centering: Holy God, in this season that commemorates the life and ministry of Jesus, remind us that His ministry is always and ever actively reaching out toward us. And in this hour of worship, help us to be open to the challenges of his words, the power of his healing, and the opportunity to labor alongside him as both Savior and friend. Amen.
PRELUDE
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
*FLAG CEREMONY
WELCOME
MISSION MOMENT: Ruth Dickinson, "It takes a village"
INVOCATION
Our God and God of our ancestors, we ask Your blessing upon our country, on the leaders of our nation, and on all who exercise rightful authority in our community and of the world. Unite the inhabitants of our country, whatever their origin and creed, into a bond of true friendship, to banish hatred and bigotry, and to safeguard our ideals and institutions of freedom. May this land, under Your Providence, be an instrument for peace throughout the world. Amen.
*SONGS OF PRAISE "My Life is in you, Lord"
"Shine, Jesus, Shine"
CALL US TOGETHER
LEADER: ON MY HONOR. Almighty God, keep us always mindful that our honor is a possession to be cherished as dearly as life itself.
PEOPLE: Endow us with firmness of purpose and uncommon integrity that will enable us to fulfill those responsibilities with which we are charged. Make us ever conscious of the trust others have placed
LEADER: TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD. Creator of the universe, how often we forget the true source of life’s joys and pleasures.
PEOPLE: We thank you for Your continual presence in our daily lives. Help us to understand the more meaningful rewards of service in Your name.
LEADER: TO DO MY DUTY TO MY COUNTRY. Keep foremost in our minds that the freedoms which we enjoy were bought through the unselfish sacrifices of those who have gone before us.
PEOPLE: As the strength of a country is in her people, let us never avoid our responsibility to maintain this nation as a beacon of hope and freedom to all mankind.
LEADER: TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW. Keep always before us the ideals which have been set forth for us through guidance from the Bible, which are re-enforced through Boy Scouts of America.
PEOPLE: Allow us never to forget that our actions may be the examples others choose to follow.
LEADER: TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES. Grant us forgiveness, Patient Lord, when we place insignificant wants in our lives above the necessities in others’ lives.
PEOPLE: Teach us to recognize and understand the problems facing others and prepare us for each day’s task of helping others.
LEADER: AND TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT. Help us to preserve, strengthen, and use our bodies and minds for the betterment of our world.
PEOPLE: May our thoughts and actions be directed toward more meaningful service in Your name.
SPECIAL MUSIC Girl Scout Oath
Cub Scout Promise
Boy Scout Oath and Scout Law
"On My Honor" Sung by Boy Scouts
CHILDREN’S SERMON
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "On Eagle's Wings"
No. 143
SCRIPTURE LESSONS Daniel 2:21
1 Timothy 4:11-12
MEDITATION "Leadership"
Troop 412 Chaplain Mike Rooks
UNISON PRAYER
We thank You, O God, for this day, for morning sun and evening star; for flowering of trees and flowing of streams, for life-giving rains and cooling breeze; for the earth’s patient turning, the changing of the seasons, the cycle of growth and decay, of life and death. When our eyes behold the beauty and grandeur of your world, we see the wisdom, power and goodness of its Creator. We awake and, behold! It’s a great day! Amen.
*FLAG RETREAT
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian"
No. 648
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHIRST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION Vespers/Scout Closing
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
Please stay and enjoy cookies or popcorn and fellowship.
Please pray for: Donna Gana (mother of Cherrine Wheeler), Betty Reed, Kathy Dibben, Lou Petersen, Carol White, Barb Kravec, Marilyn Phopheter, Marie Allard and for all the people that are having medical or surgical worries.
The memorial book is opened in loving memory of Alice Lucille Holder
Altar flowers in memory of Daryl Streiff by Karen Streiff
Ushers for today, February 13th are: Jim and Matthew Gager and Russell and William Fries.
You still have an opportunity to fill out your time and talent survey. There will be a laptop computer available after the worship service in the back of the Great Room if you wish to do the survey electronically or you can go to the church website, smithvilleumc.com, and look at the top right corner for the survey. You may also request a paper copy from the office.
FUNDRAISER FOR SMALL STEPS PRESCHOOL
Small Steps Preschool will be selling coupon books to Big V Country Mart and Hy-Vee grocery stores for $5.00 each. There will be a table in the back of the Great Room for you to purchase your books after the worship service thru the month of February.
WELCOMING BRUNCH
Recent Visitors to SUMC and anyone wishing to explore joining SUMC are invited to a Welcoming Brunch at 9:00 am on Sunday, February 27th. The brunch is sponsored by the Outreach Committee and will offer a time of fellowship with Pastor Kathy, Sharon Fairlie (Lay Leader), and members of the Outreach Committee. We will meet in the Senior High Room. For more information, call the church office or contact Beth Lyman.
The Combined Community Chorus will begin practice on Monday, February 7th at the Broadway United Methodist Church in Plattsburg. Practices are every Monday at 7 pm. Every third Monday practices will be at the First Baptist Church in Smithville. The group is under the direction of Carmen Bennett and will be performing "Like A Lamb" by Chris Machen. The band and choir combine the efforts of many vocalists and musicians from Plattsburg, Lathrop, Gower, Smithville and the surrounding area. The chorus will perform in Plattsburg, Lathrop and Smithville this year, making their 68th season. All ages are welcome to sing with the group. New members are encouraged. For more information you may call Becky Black at 816-592-0950 or email beckyblack422@yahoo.com.
THANK YOU
My deepest thanks to everyone who purchased my book at the book signing last Sunday here at the church. I had 27 books and sold them all and have a waiting list for more. I have ordered more books and will let you know when they arrive. "Reasons to Believe" sells for $12.00 each an all proceeds go to the church.
George Urquhart
There will be a Lenten study coming in March.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:00 am
Nursery – Bonnie Holland
Preschool-Kindergarten – Ron Mast
1st – 2nd Grades – Amie Tjelle
3rd – 5th Grades – Kathy Dibben and Laura Bissen
6th – 11th Grades – To Be Announced
Transitions Class - Scott & Shannon Windmeyer
Cornerstone Class - Cindy Hunold
Genesis Class – Norma Tucker
Scout Room Class - Carol Mewmaw
