Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life through Divine Worship
October 30, 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 by Bishop Kenneth L. Larder
Stewardship begins with a gifting God who owns everything and who is present in the world as grace. Stewardship is our vocation to share in God’s mission of compassion, generosity, and justice. Stewardship is an expression of love for God and neighbor. Stewardship requires simplifying living by choosing necessities for everyone over excess for a few. Come let us worship our generous, loving God! Amen.
WELCOME
Stewardship Moment
*SONGS OF PRAISE "Sanctuary" & "Lily of the Valley"
CALL TO WORSHIPLEADER: Blessed God, thank you for your abundance and faithfulness to us in
times of plenty and in times of need. Your goodness and generosity overflow everywhere. How great is our God!
PEOPLE: With grateful hearts, we thank you.
LEADER: Through your grace, given to us in Jesus Christ, we respond to your goodness, mindful of our church's needs, but more from hearts of love so that you can accomplish your work through us in this world.
PEOPLE: We love you because you first loved us.
LEADER: We are living in days of great financial challenges and stress, and the economic foundations of many have been shaken. Give us the wisdom and courage to keep our eyes on our needs, not on our wants, and to measure our giving according to your purposes for our lives.
PEOPLE: Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Give us the grace to put these words into practice.
LEADER: We live not for ourselves but for you alone and to help others in need. Open our eyes, hearts and resources to respond to the opportunities to serve others as did Christ.
All: We commit ourselves again to be good, wise and generous steward of your gifts. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
SPECIAL MUSIC "My Savior My God" Scott Windmeyer
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
HYMN OF PREPARATION "Seek ye First" No. 455
SCRIPTURE Matthew 6:19-21, 33
SERMON “God is … Calling”
UNISON PRAYER
O God, our Giver of Life, sometimes we have a hard time putting you first. We read ads, hear commercials, and see tempting bargains on television and the internet. We want the clothes, the power tools, the games, the big screen TVs. We like to give, God, but only when our stomachs are full and our wants are fulfilled. Forgive us, we pray. Teach us to respond to your love with generosity to your church and to your world. Give us the wisdom and courage to be good stewards. Amen.
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "Just a Closer Walk With Thee"
see insert
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
Go forth as a people of glad and generous hearts, proclaiming God’s love in all you do by sharing God’s love extravagantly! Amen.
POSTLUDE*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
Please pray for: Bennie Howe (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 Alberta B. Norris
Altar flowers in honor of Emma Bullock and Connie Butler's Birthdays
Ushers for today, October 30th are Greg and Jan Robinson and Johnny and Angie Viebrock.
"HOLY GROUNDS CAFE"
A place for fellowship
Every Sunday at 8:30 am
DISHES IN KITCHEN
Please check in the kitchen to see if you have any lost dishes. They cleaned the kitchen this week and there are a lot of dishes that do not belong to the church.
Don't forget to turn
your clocks back 1 hour on Sunday, November 6th. You don't want to be
late for church!!
It is time to order poinsettias for Christmas. There is a clipboard on the table along the east wall of the Great Room for you to order red or white poinsettias. Please mark what color, if you want to donate the flower to a shut-in after Christmas and who the flower is in honor or memory of. The cost this year is $9.00 per plant. Please make your check out to SUMC and put poinsettia in the memo line. Payment due when ordering.
SCOUT FOOD DRIVE
On Saturday, November 5th, the Boy Scouts will be collecting food donations that will be given to two Smithville food pantries. Please have your donations here at the church by Nov. 6th
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.
