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Bulletin - Sep 16September 16, 2018 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 301 N JEFFERSON ST KITTANNING PA 16201 724-548-4312 E-MAIL: fumchurch@windstream.net WEBSITE: www.firstchurchkittanning.com PASTOR: Deb Kociban ACCOMPANIST: Emily King CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 PM Prelude Opening Prayer Ringing of the Call to Worship Bell Welcome and Announcements *Opening Hymn “How Great Thou Art” No. 77 Children’s Sermon (All children through elementary are invited) (Children Kindergarten through 6th grade are dismissed for Children’s Church) *Call to Worship Psalm 19:7-10, 14 Read Responsively Leader: The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. People: the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; Leader: The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; People: the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; Leader: the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; People: the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. Leader: More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; People: sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Leader: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable, to you. People: O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. *Gloria Patri No. 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Morning Anthem “Sunday Mornin” Adult Choir Joys and Concerns/Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer (May fill out prayer cards at this time) *Hymn “I Can Hear My Savior Calling” No. 338 Scripture Reading Proverbs 1:20-33 (O.T. p. 584) Leader: This is the Word of God, for the people of God, People: Thanks be to God. God’s Word for Us Offering/Offertory/*Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Closing Hymn “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” No. 89 *Altar rail is open for prayer during the closing hymn. *Benediction *Please stand in spirit or in body Ask an usher for a large print hymnal or bible or personal hearing device. MOVIE September 24th we will be showing the movie “Case For Christ” at 7:00PM. For more information, see Brad Hellein. NEW MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES ARE AT EACH DOOR AND IN THE OFFICE CHARGE SPRC MEETING The charge SPRC meeting for Wednesday, September 11th has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, September 26th at 7:00 PM at Manorville UMC. SEPTEMBER SIFT LUNCHEON September SIFT Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 20th at noon. The program will be “Iceland Travelogue” by Mike Bowser. And the menu will be Ham Barbeque, Mac & Cheese, Watermelon, Dill pickles, Cookies. Reservations are due by Monday, September 17th at noon. OCTOBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH YOUTH FUNDRAISER The youth are selling 25% off shopping passes for Boscov’s. The shopping pass is good on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM. the shopping pass is $5.00 each which includes free refreshments and to register to win prizes. For more information see Melissa Flanders or Abby Yankasky. NEW MISSION EMPHASIS The SEPTEMBER MISSION focus will be in 2 parts: *Part 1-Our church family will collect the 3 remaining items for the UMCOR hygience Kits: 1. Bath-sized soap- Not Ivory or Jergens due to moisture amounts. Do not remove the soap bar from the original packaging. Must be at least 3oz or larger. 2. Combs- must have at least 6”of teeth. No pocket combs or hair picks. 3. Toenail or Fingernail Clippers-Do not remove from original packaging. These hygience items will join the 5 items we collected last month and be taken to the Eastbrook Mission Barn in New Castle. These will be assembled into kits by volunteers and sent out to persons in need. *Part 2-Nearly 20 volunteers from our church family will participate in the Rise Against Hunger project on Saturday, September 22 at the Vandergrift UMC. We still have a few more openings, so if you are interested, contact Janet McKelvey. Our church family has contributed $1150.00 to this event. Six neighboring churches will share their money and participate to make this effective project a success. Our COMMUNITY FOOD BANK continues to pick up our contributions of boxed food, peanut butter and canned goods every month. Remember to bring your items in for this great need. FOOD BANK conainers are at each church doorway. Many thanks from your Mission Team! God Bless! Janet McKelvey, Kathy Piechowicz and Meaghan Volek RAINBOW ROAD PRESCHOOL We are glad to welcome Diane Thomas and Shari Schrecengost as our new teachers starting this fall. We will begin classes Sept 11th. Rainbow Road is seeking some donations such as tissues, hand sanitizer (any size), garbage bags (13 gal) and paper towels (we prefer select-a-size but any paper towels will work). You may place any donations in a box provided in the Library Room. Thank you in advance for your donations. As always, we appreciate the support of our church for our program! Diane, Shari and Kim OPPORTUNITIES AT OTHER CHARGE CHURCHES MANORVILLE UMC Everyone is invited to come to Casual Church at Manorville UMC on the second Wednesday of each Month at 6:00 PM. Free food, fun, music and Christian learning and fellowship! There will be plenty to do and enjoy for young and old alike. Please come! For more information call Sandy McKee at 724-763-9494. Wednesday, September 12th Speaker/musician-to be announced. Meal- Pizza, vegetables, assorted desserts. FORD MEMORIAL UMC Thursdays-Soup & Sandwich dinner 4:00-6:00 PM Free-will accept donations. Food Bank and Care & Share Shop- 2nd & last Thursday 10:00-1:30 PM. UNION AVENUE UMC United Methodist Women, 1st Monday of the month except for months with a holiday falling on Monday and during the summer. The meetings are held at the Kittanning Cottages Community Room at 4:00 PM. Our next meeting will be September 10, 2018. Please come join us! OKTOBERFEST Area Community Churches are sponsoring an OKTOBERFEST. It will be held on September 29, 2018 at 11st, Ford City, PA from noon to 4 PM. Opening Ceremony will take place at noon, buffet dinner (German Food Plus), activities for children of all ages, and more. Proceeds will go towards disaster relief. Suggested donation, $5.00 per adult. FIRST CHURCH WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY, September 16th 9:30 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship MONDAY, September17th 8:00-5:00 PM One-on-ones 6:30 PM Finance 7:00 PM Church Council TUESDAY, September18th 8:30 AM 3R’s 6:00 PM Women’s Fellowship 7:00 PM New Found Freedom-CC October Newsletter Deadline WEDNESDAY, September 19th 3:45 PM ARC Manor THURSDAY, September 20th 12:00 PM SIFT Luncheon-CC 7:00 PM Heavenly Daughters SATURDAY, September 22nd 9:00-12:00 PM Rise Against Hunger- Vandergrift UMC 6:30 PM We Surrender-CC SUNDAY, September 23rd 9:30 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Worship THE FLOWERS on the altar are presented to the Glory of God in loving memory of Nick Snow for his birthday, given by Alice & Jim Ternent THANK YOU to the following individuals for assisting with today’s service: Usher Team: Albright/Dan Wolfe Worship Sound System: John Yankasky Acolyte: Joey Kachur Welcome Center: Karen Scaife Scripture Reader: Sarah Heckert Bell Ringer: Jocelyn King |
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