November 21 @ St. Paul's UMC: Worship

Flowers from Joan & Austin Cooper

The Jubilate Ringers at work

Rev. Dan Daniels delivers the sermon

Quilted Christmas trees from Pastor Charles' mother

Devotionals/Cookies/candy canes set the tone!

Christ the King Sunday

Today’s Meditation Verse: “When you pray, move your feet.” —African proverb

Welcome...Rev. Dan Daniels

Prelude...Christopher Wahl

*Call to Worship (from Psalms 27 & 57)...Claudia Mills

Leader: In the shadow of your wings we will sing your praises, O Lord, until the destroying storms pass by.

People: The Lord is our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear?

Leader: The Lord is the stronghold of our lives; of whom shall we be afraid?

People: In the shadow of your wings we will sing your praises, O Lord.

All: One thing we ask of you, O Lord; one thing we seek; to dwell in your presence all the days of our lives. Amen.

*Hymn...“Rejoice the Lord is King” (UMH #715)

Collect...Claudia Mills

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires are known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may more perfectly love you and more worthily magnify your Holy name. Amen.

*Offering/Doxology (UMH #95)

Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations

Morning Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer...Claudia Mills

Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray. 

Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:1-5a...Claudia Mills

Anthem...Jubilate Ringers / “Alleluia, Give Thanks,” arr. By Sondra Tucker

New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-5a...Rev. Daniels

Pastor: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon...Rev. Daniels / “Yesterday...Tomorrow”

*Hymn...“Into My Heart” (TFWS #2160)

Words for the Journey...Rev. Daniels

Please be seated to receive the musical benediction, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. If you choose, you may then stay to enjoy the postlude.

*Postlude...Christopher Wahl

Christ the King Sunday prayer

 

Christ the Redeemer - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Oh Jesus, You are the King of Glory, You are the Lord of Lords, and King of Kings. And we pray that Your kingdom will reign forever in our hearts and in this world.

 Lord, we pray for Your kingdom to come here now, bringing a kingdom of justice, righteousness, hope, love, peace, mercy, and grace for all. Lord, we ask that You rule in our hearts, lead in this world, and govern over Your kingdom.

 But Lord honestly, We often have our own plans and agendas, and we want to be rulers of our world. Forgive us for those times. And Lord, we live in a time that would rather idolize the King of Pop than worship You.

 Help us to know how to live as Your kingdom people in these times. And Lord, there are a lot of kings in this world who terrorize, over tax, humiliate, over exploit, and abuse those they are to lead. Help us to spread the good news of the different kind of king You are.

 Lord, thank You for being a different kind of king. Thank You for Your goodness and kindness in our lives. Thank You for Your generosity. Thank You for loving us. Thank You for Your kingdom that is unlike any kingdom in this world.

            

— Rev. Abi, on her Long and Winding Road blog.

Thanksgiving greetings from Bishop Karen

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Join Bishop Karen and friends of the Mountain Sky Conference for a time of prayer and reflection as we consider what gratitude means and how we can cultivate it more in our lives. Visit this link on Facebook to see tonight's chat.

Passing of Don Lloyd

It was with great sadness that we have learned of Don Lloyd's passing today at Swedish Hospital in Denver.

WOMEN BISHOPS JOIN ANOTHER ASSEMBLY!

Women Bishops of The United Methodist Church are registering now! They will join us to lead special segments of our worship together. Their leadership in our communion service in 2018 was absolutely inspirational. These strong, faith-filled women leaders will bless us again in 2022. You will not want to miss this event!

REGISTER TODAY FOR ASSEMBLY 2022!

ASSEMBLY IS FIRST PLACE TO EXPERIENCE NEW AND EXPANDED UNITED METHODIST WOMEN! - Come see, learn and encounter first-hand some of the new opportunities we are bringing to members and new attendees beginning in 2022. Learn how to recruit new women to our work offering these additional exciting program options. Come ready to TURN IT UP!

Get a glimpse of what wonderful changes are coming to United Methodist Women, and why, in New Wineskins Campaign Video 1 previewed at Conference Annual Meetings this fall. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukIY8sFS_40

REMINDER, YOU CAN SWITCH TO VIRTUAL LATER - Many members are asking if they register for the in-person person event, can they change their minds later and switch that registration to virtual? The answer is YES! You can switch and get a refund for the difference less a $5 processing fee.

Why must we charge for this virtual option? Virtual is costly! Registration fees help cover technology upgrades and additional staffing required to produce a hybrid Assembly – that is live and virtual at the same time. Worships, personal Workshop choice, behind-the-scenes with speakers, networking, virtual prayer and mediation space, and more are all available with this option! So, register now. It helps us plan better, using more accurate budget projections.

INVITE NEW WOMEN TO TRY US OUT WITH VIRTUAL OPTION - An easier way to show new women who we are is with one of our most exciting programs and a minimal financial commitment. This is a great opportunity to grow so invite, invite, invite!

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS NOVEMBER 30TH! TURN IT UP! - REGISTER NOW! 

Meeting Safety at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (OCCC) The OCCC is the first convention center to receive the Global Bio risk Advisory Council STAR re-accreditation since the pandemic started. The mayor of Orlando, many months ago, required all OCCC employees to be vaccinated. To learn more, watch the OCCC Meeting Safety video.

In prayer together this holiday season

During this season of thanks and giving, we are reminded of the importance of prayer for our community – prayers for those close to us physically; those we miss who may be across the miles; those we have lost this year and those who are ill or suffering. 

If you wish to share a prayer request with your siblings of The Mountain Sky Conference, submit your thoughts via email to communications@mtnskyumc.org or to   ewarren@mtnskyumc.org. We will be sure to add them to our prayer page so others can reflect as you are.  
 
You may find news of those who have recently passed away and other prayer requests, by visiting https://www.mtnskyumc.org/prayerrequests.

Reaching out to Don L.

Don L. is receiving cards (at home) and also emails during this time. Kathy will be sharing these thoughts and well-wishes with her dad as she visits with him.