Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-21217
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October 30, 2016
10:00
a.m.
The
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Reformation
Sunday
All who are comfortably able are invited to stand at those
places in the service indicated by an asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones and electronic devices.
We Gather to Worship
PRELUDE Karen Mohr
ÒAdagio in G MinorÓ (Tomaso Albinoni)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING MUSIC Senior Choir, Joe Anderson, Director
ÒWe Have ComeÓ
(Bruce Ballinger
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Are you looking for Jesus?
People: We
are. We hear he is near.
Leader: He is indeed. He is among us!
People: We
welcome him to our service of worship and into our hearts.
*HYMN "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
#263
GATHERING PRAYER
Transforming God, we find ourselves up a tree, eager to see, but are
still surprised when you call us by name. Come into our lives, reorder our
priorities; remake us into people who are a blessing to those who need your
love. Receive our praises and our willingness to be changed by you. Amen.
*PASSING
THE PEACE
Leader: God wants peace for the world and peace for each of us.
People: Jesus calls us to love
one another as he has loved us.
Leader: When GodÕs love is made known through us, peace will soon follow.
People: May
peace fill our hearts. We share the peace God offers with one another.
Leader: Let us share GodÕs peace.
(All
are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them "The
peace of Christ be with you" and responding "and also with you.")
*OUR RESPONSE OF JOY "Hallelujah"
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, Halle, halle, hallelujah.
Halle,
halle, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! (Repeat)
We Listen for the Word of God
CHILDRENÕS
TIME "Jesus Will Find You"
THE CHOIR SINGS ÒWith a Voice of SingingÓ (Martin Shaw)
SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:1-10
SERMON "Self-Invited" Pastor Jacoba Koppert
We Respond to the Holy Spirit's Leading
*HYMN "Have Thine Own Way" #170
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 debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever.
Amen.
*RESPONSE "Lead Me, Guide MeÓ
Lead me, guide me, along the way, for if
you lead me,
I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day
with you,
lead me my whole life through. (repeat)
INVITATION TO OFFERING
OFFERTORY Karen Mohr
ÒAsh Grove with Arios DÓ (Arranged by Anna Laura Page)
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God for all that love has done;
Creator,
Christ and Spirit One. Amen.
*PRAYER
OF DEDICATION
*HYMN "Love Divine, All LoveÕs ExcellingÓ #275
*POSTLUDE Karen Mohr
The Light of
Christ Leads Us into the World
Announcements
We welcome
you to this service of worship. We
hope you will experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are invited to join us in the
Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation. Whoever
you are and wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
Note: You will find the attendance
folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill
out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the
side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.
Radio Broadcast Sponsors: Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship
service is given anonymously by a faithful radio listener.
Calendar
Monday, October 31 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-anon.
Wednesday, November 2- 9:30 a.m. Bazaar Workshop;
10 a.m. Called to Care session; 3:30 CDÕs;
3:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6 p.m. Bazaar Workshop.
Friday, November 4 – 9:30 a.m. Book Study; (Last session.)
Saturday, November 5 – 7 a.m. UCC MenÕs Club Breakfast.
Note: Just a reminder ÉOur church bazaar is
just around the corner; hopefully you are busy making items for the
bazaar. We ask that you bring your
items in the week of November 7th so we can get them displayed. Any questions contact Carla
715-937-0077 or Emile 715-937-4626.
Check out those recipes
Holiday Fair
Saturday, November 12
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Crafts, Primitives, Repurposed Outdoor DŽcor, Quilts
ÒNew to-you TreasuresÓ
Bake Shop
Luncheon 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Baked Potato Bar w/all the trimmings
$6 Adults/$5 children