THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

     Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

             www.uccneillsville.org

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November 19, 2017                                                    10:00 a.m.

 

Thanksgiving 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 God

PRELUDE                                                           Deon Spangler            

RINGING OF THE BELL               

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

GATHERING MUSIC ÒMajestyÓ                      Senior Choir

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP1

Leader:   For the bounty of the earth,

People:  We give you thanks, O God.

And we heed your call to care for the earth.

Leader:   For food and water and shelter,

People:  We give you thanks, O God.

And heed your call to serve one another.

Leader:   For abundant and eternal life,

People:  We give you thanks, O God. And heed Your call to love You, and love our neighbor as ourselves.

Leader:   For all things in all seasons,

People:  We give you thanks, O God. As we enter this time of worship with praise and thanksgiving.

 

*HYMN    ÒCome, Ye Thankful People, ComeÓ                    #43

 

We Confess Our Sin and Seek GodÕs Forgiveness1

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

      God of Wholeness, we confess to You that we have wanted our share. We have taken what we thought we deserved and earned forgetting you are the provider of all we have. We have forgotten how you meet our needs. We have forgotten your expectation that we offer our abundance to those in need. Forgive us, for neglecting you while enjoying what you provide. Have mercy when we claim the authority to determine who is worthy of our aid. We need your help to be more like Jesus.

SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYERS

           In GodÕs image God created us. And God was pleased. Let us repent of our sin knowing GodÕs love for creation and each of us has never diminished. Forgiven of our sin against God, our neighbors, creation and yes ourselves, let us enjoy and share the abundance God provides.

PASSING THE PEACE

It is hard work to be faithful. We need the support of one another. Let us support one another so we can each find peace.  

God wants for all the peace that enables faithful ministry.

Let us offer GodÕs peace to one another; let our peace be extended into the world.  The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you

      (All are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them ÒThe peace of Christ be with youÓ and responding, Òand also with you.Ó)

 

SONG OF PRAISE  ÒJoyful, Joyful, We Adore YouÓ

      God is giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,

      Wellspring of the joy of living,

ocean depth of happy rest!

Loving Spirit, Father, Mother,

all who love belong to you;

Teach us how to love each other,

by that love our joy renew.

 

We Listen for the Good News

CHILDRENÕS TIME  Ò Remembering Our Thank YouÕsÓ

 

THE CHOIR SINGS                                             Senior Choir

      ÒThe Thanksgiving DanceÓ                   (Nancy Middlemas)

 

SCRIPTURE READING                 Deuteronomy 8:7-18   

 

SERMON                                                Pastor Jacoba Koppert

          ÒRemembering What God Has DoneÓ                                                      

 

We Respond to the Good News

*HYMN         ÒGreat Is Thy FaithfulnessÓ      (5 & 6 Bulletin)

                       

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.

 

INVITATION TO OFFERING                               

THE OFFERTORY                                               

      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     ÒNow Thank We All Our GodÓ                #307                         

*THE BENEDICTION

 

*RESPONSE  ÒLet There Be Peace on EarthÓ

      Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

      Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant

      to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. 

      Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. 

      Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.        

      With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: 

      To take each moment, and live each moment in peace eternally!

      Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

 

*POSTLUDE                                                      Deon Spangler

The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World

1Reprinted with adaptation from Rev-o-lution.org by Rev. Mindi.

 

 

Today:  If you ordered ÒChicken Pot Pie(s)Ó you may pick up your pie(s) after worship service between

11:00-12 Noon.

 

Next Sunday, November 26 – we will NEED extra hands to help in the hanging of the greens following worship service.

If you could stay and help -we really could use the help. Packers do not play until 7:30 p.m. 

Copyright ©1923. Renewal 1951.  Hope Publishing Company.  All rights reserved, Used by permission.  Reprinted under OneLicense.net A723900

 

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  The radio broadcast portion of our worship service today is given by Ron & Teri Marden in honor of Anita LulloffÕs birthday November 21.

 

Calendar

Monday, November 20 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.

Tuesday, November 21 - 12 Noon 2nd Half Group meeting; 5:30 p.m. Trustees meeting; 6:30 p.m. Deacons/Deaconesses meeting; 7:30 p.m. Church Council meeting.

Wednesday, November 22 – (Office Closed) No CDÕs or Confirmation.

Thursday, November 23 – Thanksgiving Day - 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  (Office closed)

Friday, November 24 – (Office closed)

 

Second Half Group – The Second Half Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 21 beginning at 12 Noon.

M&M will serve us lunch.  $7.50 plus tax payable at the meeting.  Captain Charles Ramberg from the Clark County SheriffÕs office will show us a canine demonstration and present a program on the drug problems here in Clark County.

Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you plan on coming.

 

Community Thanksgiving Dinner – at Calvary Lutheran Church. Serving from noon until 2 p.m.  Free Will Offering – Carry-Outs available!  Reservations appreciated, but not necessary.  Need a ride?  Want a Delivery?

Call 715-743-2225.

 

Advent Folders - You will find ADVENT folders in the narthex for those of you that want one.  Advent monies are used for local missions.  If you do not want to use the folder and just want to make out a check for ADVENT, please note on your check on the memo line, ÒAdvent.Ó

 

Newsletter Week – Monday, November 27 – Please have your news articles for the December Newsletter in the office by Tuesday, November 28.

 

Looking for volunteers to help with Fellowship/Coffee Hour.  Sign-up on the bulletin board.

 

We are still in need of a few more radio broadcast sponsors for 2018.  Check with Audrey.