For this season, we encourage you to pray this litany every day.
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. Lord, keep this nation under Your care.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on Your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve You faithfully in our generation and honor Your holy Name. For Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head above all. Amen.
- All prayers are taken from The Book of Common Prayer
~ John Wesley (The Danger of Riches)
For this season, we encourage you to pray this litany every day.
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. Lord, keep this nation under Your care.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on Your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve You faithfully in our generation and honor Your holy Name. For Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head above all. Amen.
- All prayers are taken from The Book of Common Prayer
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. Lord, keep this nation under Your care.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. Give grace to Your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on Your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve You faithfully in our generation and honor Your holy Name. For Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head above all. Amen.
- All prayers are taken from The Book of Common Prayer
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The Rev. Dan Daniels will be preaching.
+Lylah is happy to share that her baby sister, Andrea, was born Wednesday to Katrina and Lance. Prayers of celebration and also that things continue to go well for Katrina and Andrea.
+Claudia is happy to be traveling with her sister to visit Gregory in Chicago this week.
+We are blessed today to have Eric Franz with us.
+Myrle is happy that the Buffs won yesterday and are going "bowling" this year!
+We give thanks for this week's birthdays: Belinda Alkula and Molly Nunnery.
+We give thanks for those participating today: Belinda Alkula (video), Steve Bainbridge (greeter), Lylah Bishop (acolyte), Tim Cook (class), Kyle Dacon (piano), Rebecca Glancy (liturgist), Etta Levitt (Zoom usher), Kathy Lloyd (Zoom host), Myrle Myers (fellowship), Suzanne Polacek (bells), and Ron Revier (choir).
Concerns:
+Prayers for Kathy Lloyd, Christie and Ed Schwartz as they face the unexpected death of Wyatt, Christie and Ed's son, Kathy's nephew. Some of us remember Wyatt's occasional visits to St. Paul's with Don, his proud granddad. Prayers of comfort and peace for all of Wyatt's family as they grieve this loss.
+Continued prayers for Jim M. as he continues his rehab.
+Joan asks for prayers for Austin as he proceeds with his treatments.
+We continue to pray for those in the midst of conflict in Ukraine & Russia, Gaza & Israel, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, and wherever else God's people might be in distress.
As some of you already know, it was announced at the conclusion of worship this morning that Belinda and I are moving to Minnesota in December. I have been selected to serve as the Director of Spiritual Care at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. My last Sunday with you will be December 8th.
Belinda and I will always treasure the time we have spent in ministry together. Your loving care for one another got us safely through the COVID pre-vaccine time together. Your loving support continues to improve the quality of people’s lives in our neighborhoods, our country, and around the world.
Although we may soon depart, our prayers will continue for you. We will never forget this congregation.
+United Methodist Now is thrilled to announce the upcoming Our UM Table Digital Cookbook! Share your favorite recipes to be featured and don’t forget to explore the other delicious submissions from our community. Let’s celebrate our food and fellowship together. Submit your recipes today at this link!
Church Center for the United Nations
As world leaders descended upon Manhattan for the annual United Nations General Assembly, a different kind of summit had convened on Friday, 20 September 2024, at 777 United Nations Plaza. Religious leaders, activists, and representatives of civil society converged in an interfaith press conference titled "The Scourge of Religious Nationalisms." Voices from across different faith traditions came together to condemn gross distortions of religion by use of governments and other political actors to advance supremacist and nationalist agendas worldwide.
The conference was sponsored by the Religious Nationalisms Project, Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America, New York State Council of Churches, Indian American Muslim Council, Hindus for Human Rights and the Dalit Solidarity Forum among others to address how religious nationalisms-from Hindu nationalism in India to Christian nationalism in the U.S.-have stoked violence, repression, and enabled autocratic regimes.
Read more at this link.
If any man be willing to come after me - None is forced; but if any will be a Christian, it must be on these terms, Let him deny himself, and take up his cross - A rule that can never be too much observed: let him in all things deny his own will, however pleasing, and do the will of God, however painful.
Should we not consider all crosses, all things grievous to flesh and blood, as what they really are, as opportunities of embracing God's will at the expense of our own? And consequently, as so many steps by which we may advance toward perfection?
We should make a swift progress in the spiritual life, if we were faithful in this practice. Crosses are so frequent, that whoever makes advantage of them, will soon be a great gainer. Great crosses are occasions of great improvement: and the little ones, which come daily, and even hourly, make up in number what they want in weight. We may in these daily and hourly crosses make effectual oblations of our will to God; which oblations, so frequently repeated, will soon amount to a great sum.
Let us remember then (what can never be sufficiently inculcated) that God is the author of all events: that none is so small or inconsiderable, as to escape his notice and direction. Every event therefore declares to us the will of God, to which thus declared we should heartily submit. We should renounce our own to embrace it; we should approve and choose what his choice warrants as best for us. Herein should we exercise ourselves continually; this should be our practice all the day long. We should in humility accept the little crosses that are dispensed to us, as those that best suit our weakness. Let us bear these little things, at least for God's sake, and prefer his will to our own in matters of so small importance. And his goodness will accept these mean oblations; for he despiseth not the day of small things. Matt. x, 38.
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It has been said that wherever two or more United Methodists gather, someone is bringing a casserole! Food and fellowship are a recipe for building community in our churches all over the world. Enjoy these meals at your next church supper, or at home with your family. And remember, you can learn more about all that is happening in The UMC by subscribing to United Methodist Now.
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Our UM Table Digital Cookbook! Share your favorite recipes to be featured and don’t forget to explore the other delicious submissions from our community. Let’s celebrate our food and fellowship together! Submit your recipes today!
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+Belinda, Nell, and Carrie enjoyed the fun luncheon and ladies fashion show last Monday at Fraiser Meadows! We so appreciate Marcia Hult inviting us to attend!
+A wonderful “Sew What” at Joan Cooper’s home last Friday! It was the last one for this year. January’s gathering will be hosted by Suzanne Polacek.
+Steve and Sandy are thankful to be home again following their bike trip to Portugal.
+We give thanks for this week's birthdays: Martha Batch, Dan Daniels, Polly Stowe, and Gregory Wahl. We celebrate this week's anniversary of Don & Lisa Berlin.
+We give thanks for those participating today: Belinda Alkula (video), Steve Bainbridge (greeter), Lylah Bishop (acolyte), Louise Cook (fellowship), Tim Cook (class), Lorie Courier (piano), Rebecca Glancy (liturgist), Sandra Jordan (flowers), Etta Levitt (Zoom usher), Kathy Lloyd (Zoom host), and Suzanne Polacek (bells).
Concerns:
+Jackie asks for prayers for the arrival of Andrea on Thursday (one month early).
+Larry lifts up grandson Stirling dealing with a health concern.
+Rebecca lifts up her dad and sister who are returning to their homes following relief work in North Carolina.
+Pastor Charles asks for prayers for Austin as he undergoes medical treatments.
+Larry asks for prayers for Jim who had surgery last week and is going to rehab this week.
+We continue to pray for those in the midst of conflict in Ukraine & Russia, Gaza & Israel, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, and wherever else God's people might be in distress.
+The Fun Finance Folks ask you to begin to prayerfully consider your 2025 pledge. We will be sending out information about the 2025 Annual Giving Campaign next week.
+United Methodist Now is thrilled to announce the upcoming Our UM Table Digital Cookbook! Share your favorite recipes to be featured and don’t forget to explore the other delicious submissions from our community. Let’s celebrate our food and fellowship together. Submit your recipes today!
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| Flowers from Sandra Jordan |
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| Fellowship treats |
Welcome...Pastor Charles
Prelude...Lorie Courier / “For the Fruit of All Creation,” arranged by Jane Holstein
*Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 91)...Rebecca Glancy
Leader: Even as we enter the wilderness, People: We rest in the shelter of the Most High; Leader: We abide in the shadow of the Almighty; People: We find refuge under the wings of our Holy Parent. Leader: We trust that the angels of God, People: The words of God, Leader: The people of God, People: The hands of God, Leader: Will somehow bear us up. People: And so, we come to call on God who has promised to answer. —Joanna Harader on Spacious Faith
*Hymn...“How Firm a Foundation” (UMH #529)
Prayer for Wisdom (based on Job 38)...Rebecca Glancy L: Lord, You laid the earth’s foundations; You placed its cornerstone... P: While the morning stars sang together, and all the angels shouted for joy. L: You set limits for the sea and said, “This far and no further!” P: You gave orders to the morning and showed the dawn its place; L: You molded the earth until it took shape. You alone know the springs of the sea; P: You alone comprehend the vastness of the universe; You alone know the laws of heaven: Lord, give wisdom to our hearts and understanding to our minds. Amen. —Michael Perry, The Jubilate Group
Gospel Lesson: Mark 10:35-45...Rebecca Glancy
Bell Anthem...“Come to Worship,” arranged by Dan Edwards
Community prayer concerns and celebrations / Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer...Pastor Charles
Old Testament Lesson: Job 38:1-7, 34-41...Pastor Charles
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon...Pastor Charles / “Out of the whirlwind”
*Hymn...“For the Beauty of the Earth” (UMH #92)
*Words for the Journey...Pastor Charles
Postlude...Lorie Courier / “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” by Showalter/M. Kim
Because of the widespread damage and need, UMCOR-USDR (United Methodist Committee on Relief, United States Disaster Response) has partnered each conference with one specific affected conference. The Mountain Sky Conference is partnered with the Florida Conference to help with disaster response and recovery. This is where specially trained Early Response Teams (ERTs) get involved.
Under the leadership of Jim Robison-Cox, ERTs have been trained throughout our conference, and many of them are responding to Florida’s call for help. Mountain Sky has Four ERT teams with 25+ people heading to Florida in November and December. We are well-represented in the response to these horrific storms.
Again, here is how to directly help:
1, Donate to UMCOR’s US Disaster Response fund.
2. Donate to Sager-Brown Supply Depot to purchase items needed for cleaning kits. Advance #901440
3. Pray for the ERT members who are traveling to work with affected residents.
4. Pray for all the survivors, responders and assistance coordinators who will be dealing with these disasters for many months to come.
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