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 10, 2019 10:00 a.m.

We Gather to Worship God

The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

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.

PRELUDE Vicente Cortez

RINGING OF THE BELL

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We would like to welcome all of you who have gathered with us today for worship. We come from many places to this time and place. From our varied and hectic lives, we gather in this sacred space, as a community to be challenged, to give thanks and to worship. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.

GATHERING “Soften My Heart”

Soften my heart, Lord, Soften my heart

from all indifference set me apart,

To feel your compassion, to weep with your tears;

come soften my heart, O Lord, Soften my heart. (repeat)

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PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Friends, we are God’s treasures. We are each created in God’s image, God’s beloved children

People: What a gift it is to know, to really know we are God’s treasures.

Leader: Who and what God treasures is also where God’s heart is.

People: Ahh, yes, and what we treasure are shows where our hearts are.

Leader: We show what we treasure, by what we worship. Let us worship God our Creator, Jesus our Redeemer and listen for our Still-Speaking God.

*HYMN “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending”

(pg. 5 & 6 Bulletin)

*OPENING PRAYER

Loving God, we thank you for the gift of life and the abundant blessings you give us. Help us to be aware of the treasures you have entrusted to us: our various relationships, abilities, health, time, and resources. We thank you too, for our church where we become aware of the power of the gifts you bestow upon us. It amazes us that because of who you created us to be, and because of the various treasures we share, our church changes lives – including our own. We praise you for your faithfulness and all you have entrusted to our care. Amen

*PASSING THE PEACE

We are a people in need of peace. In so many places we are overwhelmed and our world is overwhelming. My friends, Jesus wants us to have the peace that passes all human understanding. Let us encourage one another, reminding each other that Jesus offers peace. 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 "the peace of Christ be with you" and responding " and also with you.")

*SONG OF PRAISE "For the Beauty of the Earth” (vs. 4)

For the good that love inspires,

for the world where none exclude.

For a faith that never tires,

and for every heart renewed,

God of all, to you we raise

this our hymn of grateful praise.

We Listen for Words that Encourage and Challenge Us

As Jesus Followers

CHILDREN’S TIME M. E Sjolin

“The Three-Legged Stool”

THE CHILDREN SING “Thankful”

SCRIPTURE READINGS Matthew 6:19-21

PRESENTATION By the Stewardship Committee “Because of You our Church Changes Lives”

We Respond in Faith to God’s Love for the World

SONG “Where Your Treasure Is” Marty Haugen

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 Vicente Cortez

*THE DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN “Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated (Screen)

*THE BENEDICTION

Christ has no body now, but ours.

No hands, no feet on earth, but ours.

Ours are the eyes through which Christ looks

with compassion on this world.

Ours are the feet with which he walks to do good.

Ours are the hands through which

he blesses all the world.

Ours are hands, ours are the feet, ours are the eyes, we are Christ’s body.

Christ has no body now on earth, but ours.

*CHORAL RESPONSE “Make Me a Blessing” Al Hailey

Make me a blessing, touch me today.

Lord, please use me, in your own way.

Washed of your spirit, humble and low,

into your service, Lord, let me go.

Lord, take these hands; Lord take these feet

into the paths you bid me go

Lord, make my life complete.

Short is our time, Lord, help us to know

where we may serve you, then bid us go.

Make me a blessing, touch me, I pray;

Lord, please guide me, oh, Father, today.

*POSTLUDE Vicente Cortez

The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World to Serve

We thank the Stewardship Committee (Emile Miller and M.E. Sjolin, Co-Chairs, Marge Goetsch, Dave Harnish, and Sue Voigt) for all the work they have done these last months, including leading today's service.

You are encouraged to fill out the Faith Promise Cards for 2020 located in the pew pockets. After filling out the cards, please put them in the envelopes provided and in the offering plate or the box in the Narthex. Thank you! Our Faith Promises will be dedicated next Sunday during worship.

Next Sunday, November 17 – Soup Luncheon following worship sponsored/served by the Stewardship Committee.

Announcements

We want to thank everyone who helped in any way with the Holiday Fair yesterday. It’s with your Time, Talent and Treasure that made it all possible. Be sure to go downstairs and check out what is still for SALE!

Today: Following our worship service you are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation.

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 by the Vine family in memory of Gordon and Faith Vine.

Calendar

Monday, November 11- 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.

Tuesday, November 12 – 10 a.m. Ministerial Alliance at Gesche Funeral Home.

Wednesday, November 13- 3:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Thursday, November 14 – 1:30 p.m. Circle of Friends meeting.

Tuesday, November 19 – 12 Noon 2^nd Half Group - Sign-up on the bulletin board; Program will be led by Pastor Jacoba.

5:30 p.m. Trustees; 6:30 p.m. Deacon/Deaconesses’ 7:30 p.m. Church Council.