Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
October 23, 2011
The time of centering:
All that we have is the Lord’s. The earth is his – oceans and mountains, sun and rain – life itself. All that we are comes from God and, as his people; we are shaped by the working of his Holy Spirit among us. All that we give is the Lord’s. We are only stewards, returning what is rightfully His. In giving us himself through his Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, we are rich beyond measure. Let us worship the Lord, whose children we are.
PRELUDE Worship begins as the music is played
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:3-5
WELCOME
Stewardship Moment
*SONGS OF PRAISE "Holy, Holy, Holy" & "More Like You"
CALL TO WORSHIPLEADER: Let us thank God for his gifts of presence and grace:
PEOPLE: For joy in living
LEADER: And patience in trouble;
PEOPLE: For rainbows after clouds
LEADER: And moonlight on the darkest night;
PEOPLE: For wisdom to walk the right path
LEADER: And peace to calm anxious worry.
PEOPLE: Let us thank God for his constant love and care.
LEADER: God is ever-present!
PEOPLE: In the midst of stormy waters, God walks toward us.
ALL: God is with us! God is here! Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
SPECIAL MUSIC Michelle Gager
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
HYMN OF PREPARATION "Great is Thy Faithfulness" 140
SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:22-33
SERMON God is … Present
UNISON PRAYER
God, we cannot escape your love. We can find no place to hide. You search us out wherever we may be. Your love is like a mother’s blanket, protecting us wherever we go. Your love shields us. We may travel to the moon or to the depths of the ocean; your love is there. We may think ourselves to greater levels of sophistication: your love is there. We may fall into pits of worry and fear: your love is there. Thank you, God, for your steadfast mercy and care. Thank you for being there, wherever there may be. Amen.
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "Now Thank We All Our God" 102
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
Ever-present God, forever seeking us and always teaching us, open our minds to the truth of your care; open our hearts to the gentle caress of your love; open our lips to share stories of faith; open our hands to create beauty, do justice and show kindness; open our souls to the breath of your Spirit; and open our mouths to sing boldly and loudly your praises. Amen!
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
Please pray for: Cora Borgmier, Virginia French (health issues), Lou Petersen, Carol White, Barb Kravec, Marie Allard, Roger and Nona Steinbrink, and for all the people that are having medical or surgical worries.
The memorial book is opened in loving memory of Edith L. Ellington
Altar flowers in Brad Welch by Gene & Sandy Littrell
Ushers for today, October 23rd are Greg and Jan Robinson and Johnny and Angie Viebrock.
"HOLY GROUNDS CAFE"
A place for fellowship
Every Sunday at 8:30 am
MEETINGS TODAY
The Finance Council will meet today at 4:00 pm and the Ad Council will meet at 4:30 pm. Youth Group at 5:30 pm.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
Help needed!!!
Men, women or youth!
Please sign up on the sheets in the Great Room to please help in any way you can, kitchen help, dining room, drinks, country store, desserts, tickets, etc. or donate food. Contact Lu Darr at 532-0106 for more information.
Tickets are 1 for a $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. The drawing will be after the Chili/Soup Supper. Please contact any UMW member for tickets.
EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
November 6th - Daylight Savings Time Ends - turn clocks back
November 8th - Chili/Soup Supper
November 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th - "Visioning" meetings
November 20th - Stewardship/Thanksgiving Sunday w/potluck
November 29th - Hanging of the Green - Soup Supper
November 30th - Start of the Advent Study on Wednesday's
