St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost/ September 22, 2024
Even if I’m not likely to suffer death for my faith, I could suffer embarrassment. Yes, the prospect of looking foolish for Jesus doesn’t seem too attractive either. Rev. Bob Cornwall
Ringing of the Bell
Announcements/ Welcome Rev. Linda Anderson
Prelude Michelle Good, organist
*Call to Worship Rodney Gish, liturgist
One: We come so that we can worship our God,
All: whose words restore us to life.
One: We come so that we can follow Jesus,
All: whose hopes for justice are crystal clear.
One: We come so that we can learn from the Spirit,
All: whose teachings help us to understand how to live as God’s
people.
*Hymn No. 464 “God of Grace and God of Glory” Tim Ruffner, hymn leader
*Morning Prayer Rodney Gish, liturgist
Almighty God, maker of all, with joy we give thanks for all your goodness. We praise you for the love which has created and sustained us to this day, and for the gift of Christ who brings us into covenant with you and with all your people of faith. Help us to treasure your gifts and to show our thankfulness by lives wholly given to your service. Amen.
Harp Solo “Morning Has Broken,” Michelle Good
First Lesson Isaiah 50:4-9 Rodney Gish, liturgist
Gospel Lesson Mark 8:27-38
Message “Follow the Teacher” Rev. Anderson
*Hymn No. 638 “In the Bulb There Is a Flower”
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.
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. 609 “Take My Life” (vs. 1, 2, 3 & 6)
*Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude /Recessional: 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.
NO COFFEE HOUR TODAY. Coffee Hour will resume on Sunday, October 6, 2024, due to our Fall Rummage Sale.
SUNDAY SCHOOL children will gather upstairs for lessons, crafts, and fun.
BIBLE STUDY gathers on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Come and enjoy lively discussion and fellowship.
EXERCISE CLASS meets Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. upstairs. They also meet the first Thursday of the month at 10:30. Watch this space for any changes/ updates.
RUMMAGE SALE items continue to be accepted through 12 noon on Tuesday, October 1. Fall Rummage Sale is Thursday, October 3, Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5. Volunteers are also welcome anytime during sorting/ pricing, during the sale and clean up after. Please see chairwoman, Toni Hill for more information.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Calendar Week September 22– September 29
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Exercise 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
SERVING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY
Reverend Rev. Linda Anderson
Tim Ruffner, Hymn Leader; Michelle Good, Accompanist;
Rodney Gish, Liturgist; Pam Lange, Council Rep; Teri Staffeld, Deacon
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.
CPR AND FIRST AID Heartsaver: CPR with AED CLASS & First-aid Class by the American Heart Association will be offered October 10 or 11 form 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. for CPR. October 12, 1-5 p.m. for First aid. Certification is valid for two years. Books are distributed two weeks prior to class. For safety reasons, we try to have at least 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. St. Paul UCC Supports and Supplies the Needs of Local Community Outreach Programs. During August, church attendees donated school supplies for children being served through the Fish and Loaves Food Pantry. Supplies were generously donated. Thank you to all who so kindly and bigheartedly supported this outreach. During September, we have the opportunity to help feed the homeless and downcast. September 22 St. Paul UCC is providing lunches for the ChristNet Day Center guests. Items needed to prepare September 22nd’s lunch: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Three/four volunteers are also needed. We are also collecting paper products and breakfast foods for the center: cereal, cereal bars, granola bars, etc. If you are interested in helping, please contact Pastor Cheryl Schalm. All items collected can be dropped in the drop box located in the narthex. All dinner items should be marked “ChristNet lunch” and dropped in the kitchen. Please contact Pastor Schalm with any questions.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN: Mave Rischel, Pam Jones, 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, 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.