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Memorial United Methodist Church
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Sunday of Pentecost-October 30, 2016
A special welcome to our guests today: Your visit is a blessing to us, and we are glad you are here!
Children of all ages are welcome in worship. However, if you prefer, a nursery for infants
through preschoolers is available in room 3. A greeter will be happy to direct you.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
The Lord is with you. And also with you.
Welcome and Announcements
Gathering
Prelude
Be Thou My Vision
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Sunday of Pentecost-October 30, 2016
Scripture Reading
I Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 46:1-2
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Anthem
The Perfect Wisdom of Our God
by Townend/Getty/Larson
Message
God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle?
Rev. William Maisch
*Hymn
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
UMH 452
by Anna Laura Page
*Call to Worship
Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
O let thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint.
If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it?
For there is mercy with thee; therefore shalt thou be feared.
I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him; in his word is my trust.
My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the Morning watch;
I say before the morning watch.
O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy,
and with him is plenteous redemption.
And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins.
*Prayer
Lord, we pray not for tranquility, nor that our tribulations may cease;
we pray for thy spirit and thy love,
that thou grant us strength and grace to overcome adversity;
through Jesus Christ. Amen.
*Opening Hymn
How Firm a Foundation
UMH 529
Proclamation
Response
Offering of Tithes and Gifts
Offertory
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
by Mark Hayes
*Doxology
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH 95
Offertory Prayer
Prayers of the People
The 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.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*Closing Hymn
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
UMH 430
*Benediction
Postlude
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
by Hal Hopson
Today’s Scripture Readings
Sunday, November 6 - All Saints Sunday
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NRSV)
No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will
not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the
way out so that you may be able to endure it.
Psalm 46:1-2 (NRSV)
God’s Defense of His City and People
To the leader. Of the Korahites. According to Alamoth. A Song.
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,
though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
All will have the opportunity to hang a heart in memory of a
Saint in their life on the cross in Spurrier Hall.
There will also be an opportunity for any one that has had a loved one pass away this past
year to come forward and light a candle in their memory.
Greeter Brunch and Information Session
A brunch and information session for new and continuing greeters will be held on Nov.
6th from noon until 1:00 pm. If you are currently a greeter, wish to explore this ministry, or
just want to find out more about welcoming others, please plan to attend. Contact Helen
Ballew for more information and to RSVP: [email protected] or 301-661-1149
Opportunity to Bless - This year Memorial would like to
sponsor 12 Thanksgiving dinners for local families. If you are interested in participating, please pick up a flyer in the main entrance.
Youth Group
Happenings
2nd Service Servants Schedule
October 30
November 6
November 13
Worship Assistant
Peg Arnold
Worship Assistant
Fred Lyon
Worship Assistant
Ricky Ballew
Acolyte
Mariana A.
Acolyte
Emma P.
Acolyte
Daniel B.
Liturgist
Emma Parker
Liturgist
Bob Bachman
Liturgist
Shannon Rhoderick
Greeters
Rick Arnold
Jennifer Bowen
Terry Ferril
Cindy McCraith
Steve McCraith
Greeters
Link Hoewing
Ray Hoewing
Chris Thomas
Sharon Thomas
Greeters
Rick Arnold
Joan Carroll
Jan Deloriea
Link Hoewing
Are you juggling
demands, calendars, kids & more?
Looking for
fellowship, prayer and support with
others who feel the same?
A new book club for parents of school-aged-children and
younger will meet on the last Sunday of the month
starting October 30th, during Sunday School
Fall 2016 Discipleship 9:15-10:15am. The first book will be “Present Over Perfect”
by Shauna Niequist. For more info contact
Academy
Shannon Rhoderick ([email protected])
November 5th & 6th
Baltimore-Washington
Music Ministry
Conference, Fulton MD
Sunday
Rehearsal
For more information see
School
flyers on the bulletin board
MONDAYS
9:15-10:15 am
near Fellowship Hall and
Bell Choir 7:30-9pm
entering Spurrier Hall or
WEDNESDAYS
Memorial’s
visit www.bwcumc.org/
Jr. Choir 5-6pm
Coffee Corner
events and then click on
Chancel Choir 7:30-9pm
the event posted on the
Refreshments & Fellowship
after 2nd Service
November calendar page.
Sun., Nov. 13th
5 to 7:30pm
Youth Group Meeting
Why not check it out?
Upcoming Happenings
Memorial United Methodist Church
23rd Sunday of Pentecost-October 23, 2016
GOD WON’T GIVE ME
MORE THAN I CAN HANDLE.
False.
Throughout the Bible, people were handed impossible
tasks—Moses freeing thousands, David slaying a giant,
Daniel surrounded by lions in a pit, etc. Do you think
any of these “heroes” of the Bible were in the middle
of such extremely stressful circumstances and
thought, “Well God won’t give me more than I can
handle, so I’ll just keep hanging on”? No. The point
was to show that a possible God is in charge of
impossible situations. The TRUTH is…
Sunday
October 30
8am - 9am
8:15am - 9am
9:15am - 10:15am
9:15am - 10:15am
10:30am - 11:30am
Men’s Prayer & Share
First Service - Praise
Parent Book Club
Sunday School
Second Service
Monday
October 31
7:30pm - 9pm
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday
November 2
5pm - 6pm
7:30pm - 9pm
Jr. Choir Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Sunday
November 6
8am - 9am
8:15am - 9am
9:15am - 10:15am
10:30am - 11:30am
11:45am - 2pm
Noon - 1pm
Men’s Prayer & Share
First Service - Prayer w/Communion
Sunday School
Second Service - Communion
Trustees’ Meeting
Greeter Brunch & Information
Monday
November 7
7:30pm - 9pm
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday
November 9
5pm - 6pm
7:30pm - 9pm
Jr. Choir Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
8am - 9am
8:15am - 9am
9:15am - 10:15am
10:30am - 11:30am
5pm - 7:30pm
Men’s Prayer & Share
First Service - Praise
Sunday School
Second Service
Youth Groups Meeting
All Saints Sunday
Daylight Savings Time
ENDS!
GOD WON’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING
HE CAN’T HANDLE.
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Sunday
November 13
Prayers
Heavenly Father, we give thanks for the gift of healing and ask your blessing upon Brynleigh
and all who care for her. Strengthen them we pray and surround them with love. All things we
ask in accordance with your will. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we pray for all who do not know you. We pray for their loved ones who
desire that they be restored to wholeness and right relationship with each other and with you.
Bless them we pray with strength, peace, and love, and guide them in your ways. May we be
conduits of your blessings as we interact with them and support them in their faith journey.
Amen
Heavenly Father, we pray for Bob and for those who are caring for him. Bless him with
your healing power, peace, and strength as he, his family and friends, and his medical team seek
to restore him to health. O Lord, hear our prayer!
Memorial’s Statements
Mission
Empower all to be disciples through Christcentered worship, education and service.
Vision
Serving God and neighbor through the love
and grace of Jesus Christ.
Last Sunday’s Vitals
Worship Attendance:
Offerings & other income:
Offerings & other since 1/1/16:
For online giving options visit
www.PMUMC.org
Office Information
Church Personnel
Coordinator Hours
Mon.-Fri., 8:30am 12:30pm
Pastor - Rev. William Maisch
Pastor Appointments
To schedule, please contact the office at
301-349-2010, [email protected], or
visit www.pmumc.org
Emergencies
People in need of immediate pastoral care,
please contact Pastor Bill at 301-461-0301
Phone Messages
Messages for Shirley and Pastor Bill are
sent to their email accounts.
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Church Coordinator
Shirley Prasada-Rao
Director of Music - Janet Hartz
Organist - Linda Custer
Bell Choir Director - Becky Smalley
Head Acolyte - Brandon Kocur
Facilities - Richard Scheetz
Nursery Care Providers Robin Walker and Lori King