St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost/ October 6, 2024
World Communion Sunday
Part of being human is to be insecure, to be aware of our need and, in light of the cultural preference for strength, power, and independence, to be embarrassed by our need.
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements/ Welcome Rev. Linda Anderson
Prelude Dr. James Wagner, accompanist
*Call to Worship Jane Dykowski, liturgist
One: Bring your hearts and your minds to worship!
All: It's time to learn about God and ourselves.
One: Because we trust the Lord, we will look at what really matters.
All: God is love! God is truth!
One: We need God's help to love truth and love truly.
All: We stand on solid ground. Let us praise the Lord together!
*Hymn No. 61 “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Mark Ennis, Hymn leader
*Opening Prayer Jane Dykowski, liturgist
We ask, Lord, that during this hour you will lead us in your way, you will teach us your truth, and you will share with us your very life, so that your name may be honored, our lives may be enriched, and our world, through us, may be blessed. Mighty God, let us to be open to your truth and to trust in your love. Amen.
Special Music
First Lesson Genesis 2:15 – 25 Jane Dykowski, liturgist
Gospel Lesson Mark 10:2-16
Message “Dependence is a Two-Way Street” Rev. Anderson
*Hymn No. 687 “In Christ There is no East or West”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures
here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father,
Son, and Holy host. Amen.
Holy Communion (see insert)
Invitation
Hymn No. 387 “Bread of the World”
Time of Confession
Sung Response: One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many through out the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.
Receiving of the Bread and Cup
A Time of Prayer/ Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever Amen.
*Hymn No. 33 “How Great thou Art”
* Postlude/ Dismissal with Blessing: Please remain in your pews as the Light of Christ leads the way into the world at the close of service.
*Congregation standing as you are able.
WELCOME TO ALL SHARING TODAY’S WORSHIP SERVICE IN PERSON AND FACEBOOK LIVESTREAMING You must have a Facebook account to view our Worship Services. An email address is required. It is possible to have a Facebook account not connected to social media. Please contact Dan Case, Gary Peters, or Michael Isaacs for more information.
COFFEE HOUR TODAY immediately following worship.
SUNDAY SCHOOL children will gather upstairs for lessons, movie, and fun.
BIBLE STUDY gathers on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Come and enjoy lively discussion and fellowship.
NO EXERCISE CLASS October 9. Class resumes Wednesday, October 16, 10:30 a.m. in the West Room. They also meet the first Thursday of the month at 10:30.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY is seeking candy donations for our annual Trunk or Treat event October 20, 2024, in our circular dive. Candy donations can be dropped off upstairs in the Welcome center in the silver tub. If you would like to decorate your trunk a sign-up sheet is located upstairs. For more information, see Candace Poet, Superintendent.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Calendar Week October 6– October 13
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Communion/ Sunday School 10:00 a.m./ Christian Education & Teacher
Meeting 11:10 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m./ Council 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Exercise 10:30 a.m.
Friday CPR 5:30 p.m.
Saturday First Aid 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Sunday School 10:00 a.m./ Coffee Hour/
SERVING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY
Reverend Linda Anderson, senior interim minister
Dr. James Wagner, Accompanist;
Mark Ennis, hymn leader; Jane Dykowski, Liturgist;
Louise Stanke, Council Rep; Jeannette Wackro, Deacon
CPR AND FIRST AID CPR with AED CLASS & First-aid Class is offered October 11, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. for CPR. October 12, 1-5 p.m. for First aid. Certification is valid for two years. At St. Paul we try to have one certified person in each sub-organization within our church. We never know when an emergency may occur. Please contact Kathy Williams to sign or for more information. If you are already certified, please add your name to our list.
FOURTH SUNDAY DESIGNATED AS “MISSION SUNDAY” and items collected will be blessed at that time. During September, we helped feed the homeless and downcast. We collected paper products and breakfast foods for the center. THANK YOU to all who donated items for September’s outreach for ChristNet.
October Community Outreach For the next several weeks we will be collecting monetary donations for Hurricane Helene relief efforts by the American Red Cross. Many groups providing aid will only accept cash donations because the needs are not fully known yet. Cash donations do not require additional resources to get aid to those in need. Food and clothing drives may be helpful later in the process in specific communities, but at this time it can divert manpower to connect the right people with the right items. Donation baskets are in the narthex and in Fellowship Hall. Checks can be made out to St. Paul UCC. Please note on the check that it is for Hurricane Relief. One big check will then be sent to the American Red Cross. Walmart will be matching all pledges until October 13th. Please contact Pastor Schalm with any questions.
Operation Christmas Child, St. Paul’s monthly mission for October/ November, will benefit children in need throughout the world. Operation Christmas Child, a shoebox ministry providing Christmas gifts and an introduction to Christ kicks-off on Sunday, October 20. All are invited and encouraged to pick up a wrapped shoebox in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour, fill it with small gifts (a brochure with gift ideas will be included), tag the box with the appropriate label that will be included and return the box by November 17. All filled shoeboxes will be distributed to children in need throughout the world. Those not able to fill a shoebox are encouraged to purchase small gifts (hygiene items, small toys, crayons, small notebooks, etc.) and place them in the box in the narthex. All items will be used to fill shoeboxes. A huge thank you to Jane Dykowski who wrapped the shoe boxes.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN: Dave Schmoekel, Pam Jones, Rosemarie Laslo, John Smith, Barbara Brewer, Julius Enesey, Justine Kimbler, Robert Black, Sandi Rose, Carol Wioncek, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Barbara Gish, Vicki Simon, Irene Stoner, Al Wierzbicki, Andrea Matney, Kelly Potter, Freeman Floyd, Anna Thomson, F. Scott Miller, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Diane Williams, Alicia Hagen, Ailani Flores, Sue Milatz, Linda Tank, Rachel Tank, Jennifer Lee, Kyle Hard, Bill Pattenaude, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink.