Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life Through Divine Worship
November 13, 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
WELCOME
Stewardship Moment by
*SONGS OF PRAISE "Holy Ground" # 2272
"They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love" #2223
CALL TO WORSHIP by Robert D. Ingram LEADER: All your gifts are welcome here, God. Set your Spirit free in your people.
PEOPLE: Let no one hold back their gifts. They are given for the good of all.
LEADER: Pour forth your wisdom and knowledge! Let faith soar like an eagle.
PEOPLE: Bind your broken children with healing! Let the working of miracles begin!
LEADER: Loose the tongues of your prophets! Free your children to discern the spirit!
PEOPLE: Set our tongues singing your praise, and our interpreters the meanings!
LEADER: Thank you, God, for the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have gone before us.
All: All your gifts are welcome here, God. Strengthen our Lord’s body, we pray. Amen
CHILDREN’S SERMON
SPECIAL MUSIC Angie Viebrock
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
SCRIPTURE Romans 12:3-8
MESSAGE
“God is … the thread that holds everything together.”
Video “Many Gifts One Spirit”
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN FOR GOING FORTH "Blest be the Tie that Binds"
(V 1&4) No. 557
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE INVOCATION by Kwasi I. Kena
May the love of God surround you.May the love of God uplift you.May the love of God stand with you through the challenges ahead.May the love of God convince you, in every situation, to love.Go now to love others, even as Christ loves you.
*Please stand if you are able when indicated by an asterisk
Please pray for: Cora Borgmier, Lou Petersen, Carol White, Barb Kravec, 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 Jack Lee Tipton
Altar flowers in Glory to God's Miracles by the Viebrock's
Ushers for today, November 13th are Chick and Martha Koslowsky, Tommy Mast and Zach Shipp.
"HOLY GROUNDS CAFE"
A place for fellowship
Every Sunday at 8:30 am
Today is the last day 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. 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.
Don't forget to sign up for the visioning meetings. Signup sheets are on the table on the east wall of the Great Room. Please try to attend one of these meeting.
Sunday, Nov. 13th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 15th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 16th from 10:00 - 11:30 am
STEWARDSHIP/THANKSGIVING SUNDAY
Stewardship/Thanksgiving Sunday is November 20th. Letters went out this week that has a pledge card and a letter from the Finance Chair. Please return your pledge card on Nov. 20th. There will be extra pledge cards on the table on the east wall of the Great Room in case you forget yours next Sunday. Join us after the service for a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship.
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. Drawing will be Thursday, December 8th.
