Smithville United Methodist Church
PO Box 293, 505 N Hwy 169
Smithville, MO 64089
816-532-3200
Celebrating Life Through
Divine Worship
10:00
AM, November 21, 2010
The time of
centering: We use this time to make the
transition between “getting here” and “being here.” Take these few minutes of
quiet time to get in touch with the calm places, the still, deep places in you;
the spirit. Relax your body; quiet the inner dialogue of you mind. Focus on
feeling, on being. Be receptive to your center – your reservoir of inner peace,
strength, love. Be aware of being with others. Feel the spirit of the
community. Welcome………..
PRELUDE
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT
INVOCATION
For the living of these days let us heed promptings of
possibility to serve you, let us evoke creativities of compassion for those who
are hungry, let us be poised for flight on soaring wings of faith and love. O come, let us worship!
WELCOME
*SONGS OF PRAISE “He is Exalted” & “Awesome
God”
*CALL US TOGETHER
LEADER: Merciful Lord, through the
bounty of the sea and the richness of the land, you provide for the needs of
all your people, yet not all people get their fair share.
PEOPLE: Not so very far
from this place, there are people who are faint for lack of nourishment. There
are children who go to bed hungry and wake up hungrier still.
LEADER:
Closer than we think there are people in pain without medicines because they
cannot afford them.
PEOPLE: Very likely,
within sight of this building, there are people who are beside themselves with
worry over how they will keep a roof over their head and food on the table.
LEADER:
The poor and hungry are often invisible. Unless someone collapses on our
doorstep we assume all’s well.
PEOPLE: Help us, Lord to
have a sense of your power at work through us that we will dare to make a
difference in this community.
LEADER: Show us how and where we may
put into action the love we have freely received from you.
PEOPLE: Send us to serve
those who need a sign of hope in their lives. Help us provide warmth and
shelter to those who shiver on our streets at night
LEADER:
Open our hearts and hands to those forced to hunt for their dinner in dumpsters.
ALL: Unite the citizens of
our community in strategies that will give our neighbors the chance to work and
to prosper with your blessing. In the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON – Kids invited to come forward
SPECIAL MUSIC
TIME OF PRAYER
Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR DISCIPLESHIP OF GIVING
Offering
*Doxology
*Pray of Dedication
HYMN OF PREPARATION “As the Deer”
SCRIPTURE LESSON Isaiah
58: 6-7, pg. 688
Matthew
25: 34-40, pg. 10
MORNING MESSAGE “The Face of Hunger”
Pastor
Kathy Harmon
HYMN FOR GOING FORTH “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
No.
381
TAKING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Please pray for:
Lou Petersen, Fred Darr, Carol White, Barb Kravec, Marilyn Phopheter, Mike
Sanderson (Roberta Sanderson’s son), Cpl. Ian Holland (Bonnie Holland’s son)
and for all the people that are having medical or surgical worries.
The memorial book is opened
in loving memory of Nellie Bryan Piburn
Altar flowers – Thank you to
God for all blessings this year
The
entire congregation is invited to the Hanging of the Green on Monday, November
29th from 5 to 9 pm. Drop in any time during those 4 hours,
and if you want to eat with us, be there at 7 pm. This is our day to decorate the church in
preparation for Christmas. Children are welcome. They can make
decorations for the children's tree such as links, popcorn strings and
ornaments. The other trees, garland and banner are going up as
well. Join in the fun as we "deck the hall".
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM PRACTICE
Starting today practice will now be on Sundays
after the worship service, 11:15 am to 12:00 pm. All school age kids are
invited to attend. Younger children are invited to attend starting in November.
SMITHVILLE
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
TOY STORE
The
toy store this year will be at Grace Community Church on December 9th
and 10th. There is a barrel in the Great Room for your donations of
new & unwrapped toys, games, etc. Please have your donations in by November
21st. If you would like to make a monetary donation please mail to
Grace Community Church, 1520 Hwy. DD, Smithville, MO 64089. Make checks payable
to Grace Community Church (in the memo write Christmas Toy Store).
SALVATION
ARMY BELL RINGING
SUMC
will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 4th
from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. There will be ½ hour shifts. No age restrictions.
Please sign up as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact
Kerry Winans.
SAVE A DATE FOR
NUMANA
The Smithville UMC has signed
up to work with NUMANA and several area churches to package meals. We will need several volunteers to work 2
hour shifts thru out the day. Volunteers
can be young (5-6) to the very mature. This would be a great project to do as a
family, a group of friends or any organization that you may be a part of i.e.
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, you get the idea. NUMANA provides
meals to countries that are in need of help.
We will be packaging meals for Haiti.
This is a great community service project. It is super simply to do and
a lot of fun as well. We will be
providing more information next month. So please mark your calendar for January
8, 2011. The location will at the Lewis and Clark Elementary School 1407 Nashua
Road, Liberty, MO 64068. We will have a sign-up located at the church
bulletin board. This is really a great
project and a great way to start your New Year.
THIS
WEEK
Sunday, November 21
11:15 am Christmas
Program Practice
11:15 am Education
Meeting
3:30 pm Boy
Scouts
4:30 pm Finance
Meeting
5:30 pm Youth
Group
Monday, November 22
6:00 pm Pet
Food Distribution
Tuesday, November 23
9:00 am Coffee w/”Walt & Wayne”
7:00 pm Scout
Pack Meeting
Wednesday, November 24
10:00 am Art Class
5:00 pm Den
#4
7:00 pm Choir
Practice
Thursday, November 25
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 26
OFFICE
CLOSED
Saturday, November 27
Recycle
Weekend
Sunday, November 28
1st
Sunday of Advent
Recycle
Weekend
11:15 am Christmas
Program Practice
3:30 pm Boy
Scouts
4:00 pm Ad Council Meeting
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
9:00 am
Nursery
Bonnie Holland
Preschool-Kindergarten
Ron Mast
1st – 2nd
Grades
Amie Tjelle
3rd – 5th
Grades
Kathy Dibben and Laura Bissen
6th – 8th
Grades
Debbie Shoaf
9th – 12th
Grades
Sara Crutcher
Cornerstone Class
Cindy Hunold
Studying the book of “Luke”
Genesis Class
Norma Tucker
Studying “For the Love of God”
Scout Room Class
Carol Mewmaw
Studying “Biblical Beginnings”
Office Hours:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Office Phone:
(816) 532-3200
www.smithvilleumc.com
smithvilleumc@smithvilleumc.com
smithvilleumc@sbcglobal.net
Pastor Kathy M.
Harmon
pastorkathy@smithvilleumc.com
Lay Leader:
Sharon Fairlie
Secretary:
Ginger Cotter
Youth: Debbie
Shoaf &
Sarah Crutcher
Accompanist:
Andrea Knutter
Choir Director:
Angie Viebrock
Nursery: Bonnie
Holland
Custodian: Leo
Gaffey
Preschool
Director: Katie Fish
Preschool
Teacher: Jessica Johnson
Altar Flowers:
Lu Darr
