October Grow Guide by nccpumc

October Grow Guide THE NORTH CARROLL COOPERATIVE PARISH Pastors: Rev. Dr. Melissa Rudolph and Rev. John Rudolph Administrative Office: 1205 N. Main Street, Hampstead, MD 21074 410-239-8088 • admin@nccpumc.com Grace: 4618 Black Rock Rd, Upperco, MD 21155 Greenmount: 2001 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074 St. John’s: 1205 N. Main St, Hampstead, MD 21074 Care Hotline: 410-374-9400

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October Highlights

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Order of Worship

October 7, 2018 PRELUDE GREETING OPENING SONG “Let Us Break Bread Together”

UMH #618

*9: Song Set

OPENING PRAYER Mighty God, you spoke to your people in the pillar of cloud as they walked together in the wilderness. Speak to us through your Word today, that we may hear you calling us out of the wilderness places in our lives and into new places you have promised to show us. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen. re-worship.blogspot.com

CHILDREN’S TIME ACT OF PRAISE SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 32:48-52 GLORIA PATRI (*11 a.m. Only) MESSAGE

UMH #70

In The Big Inning: The Show

JOYS AND CONCERNS HOLY COMMUNION

UMH #12

OFFERING & DOXOLOGY

UMH #95

Text To Give: Grace: 443-292-5827 > GMount: 240-392-6990 > SJ: 240-696-8402 First time? text word “give” to number above - all others simply the amount to the number above

CLOSING SONG “There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood”

UMH #622

*9: Praise Song

BLESSING

The United Methodist Church features an open table. You do not have to be a member of our parish to have Holy Communion. Everyone is Welcome!

9: Keith Johnson 9:45: June Archibald 10:30 Youth 11: Ken Paulin

October 7 Scripture & Questions

Deuteronomy 32:48-52 The Lord spoke to Moses that very same day: 49 “Hike up the Abarim mountains, to Mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab opposite Jericho. Take a good look at the land of Canaan, which I’m giving to the Israelites as their property. 50 You will die on the mountain you have hiked up, and you will be gathered to your people just like your brother Aaron, who died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people, 51 because the two of you were unfaithful toward me in front of the Israelites at the waters of Meribathkadesh, in the Zin wilderness, because you didn’t treat me with proper respect before the Israelites. 52 You can look at the land from the other side of the river,[a] but you won’t enter there.”

Questions For Reflection

1. What does this passage say about God? 2. What does this passage say about human nature? 3. In what ways does this story affect your way of thinking about your own life?

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Order of Worship

October 14, 2018 PRELUDE GREETING OPENING SONG “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

UMH #400

*9: Song Set

OPENING PRAYER

UMH #599

Gracious God, breathe your Holy Spirit on us that we may see the peace and be filled with the joy of the risen Christ. Teach us how to speak his words of forgiveness so that we can be your agents of reconciliation in a broken and troubled world. Amen. re-worship.blogspot.com

CHILDREN’S TIME ACT OF PRAISE JOYS AND CONCERNS SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:12-16 *11: Gloria Patri UMH #70 SONG OF PREPARATION “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”

MESSAGE In The Big Inning: Perfection *9: Praise Song

UMH #402

OFFERING & DOXOLOGY

UMH #95

CLOSING SONG “Take My Life, and Let It Be”

UMH #399

*9: Praise Song

BLESSING *9:45

“Spirit Song”

SERRV Volunteer Opportunity October15 9:00-3:00; New Windsor, MD (SERRV Warehouse) We can carpool if anyone is interested. Contact Carol Smith at 410-374-2450 if you are able to help or have any questions.

9: Jimmy Thompson 9:45: Beate Brodbeck 10:30: Youth 11: Nancy Perry

UMH #347

October 14 Scripture & Questions Philippians 3:12-16 It’s not that I have already reached this goal or have already been perfected, but I pursue it, so that I may grab hold of it because Christ grabbed hold of me for just this purpose. 13 Brothers and sisters, I myself don’t think I’ve reached it, but I do this one thing: I forget about the things behind me and reach out for the things ahead of me. 14 The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus. 15 So all of us who are spiritually mature should think this way, and if anyone thinks differently, God will reveal it to him or her. 16 Only let’s live in a way that is consistent with whatever level we have reached.

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Order of Worship October 21, 2018 PRELUDE GREETING OPENING SONG “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

UMH #196

*9: Song Set

OPENING PRAYER

UMH #429

God of hope, we come to you in the midst of a world fraught with troubles. Although the darkness is powerful, open our eyes, Lord, to the light of your presence. Give us faith to stand against the voices of division and violence. Through your Spirit remake us into hope-filled disciples, discovering lives attune to your wonder, and sparking in others a desire to know you more. In the name of the One who comes to us, we pray, Amen. re-worship.blogspot.com

CHILDREN’S TIME ACT OF PRAISE SCRIPTURES: Luke 2:25-35 *11: Gloria Patri UMH #70 SONG OF PREPARATION “Be Still, My Soul”

MESSAGE In The Big Inning: Perseverance *9: Praise Song - following message

UMH #534

BAPTISM

UMH #39

JOYS AND CONCERNS OFFERING & DOXOLOGY

UMH #95

CLOSING SONG “Precious Name”

UMH #536

*9: Praise Song

BLESSING *9:45

“Spirit Song”

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9: Kaaren Priester 9:45: June Miller 10:30 Youth 11: Linda Raver

UMH #347

October 21 Scripture & Questions Luke 2:25-35 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon;[a] this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. [b] 27 Guided by the Spirit, Simeon[c] came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28 Simeon[d] took him in his arms and praised God, saying, 29 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant[e] in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” 33 And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34 Then Simeon[f] blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed 35 so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

Questions For Reflection 1. What does this passage say about God? 2. What does this passage say about human nature? 3. In what ways does this story affect your way of thinking about your own life?

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Order of Worship

October 28 PRELUDE GREETING OPENING SONG “He Leadeth Me”

UMH #128

*9: Song Set

OPENING PRAYER

UMH #360

Gracious God, open our ears that we may hear you clearly. Teach us to listen more intently to your Word than we do to the sounds of the world. When we hear, may we obey and rejoice with those who sing your praises. We trust in you O LORD. Amen. re-worship.blogspot.com

CHILDREN’S TIME ACT OF PRAISE SCRIPTURES: Psalm 146 *11: Gloria Patri UMH #70 SONG OF PREPARATION “Only Trust Him”

MESSAGE In The Big Inning: Trust *9: Praise Song - following message

UMH #337

JOYS AND CONCERNS OFFERING & DOXOLOGY

UMH #95

CLOSING SONG “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

UMH #133

*9: Praise Song

BLESSING *9:45

“Spirit Song”

9: Janet Vizkelety 9:45 Gary Raver 10:30 Youth 11: Ron Frankland

UMH #347

October 28 Scripture and Questions Psalm 146

The Praise the Lord! Let my whole being[a] praise the Lord! 2 I will praise the Lord with all my life; I will sing praises to my God as long as I live. 3 Don’t trust leaders; don’t trust any human beings— there’s no saving help with them! 4 Their breath leaves them, then they go back to the ground. On that very same day, their plans die too. 5 The person whose help is the God of Jacob— the person whose hope rests on the Lord their God— is truly happy! 6 God: the maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, God: who is faithful forever, 7 who gives justice to people who are oppressed, who gives bread to people who are starving! The Lord: who frees prisoners. 8 The Lord: who makes the blind see.

The Lord: who straightens up those who are bent low. The Lord: who loves the righteous. 9 The Lord: who protects immigrants, who helps orphans and widows, but who makes the way of the wicked twist and turn! 10 The Lord will rule forever! Zion, your God will rule from one generation to the next! Praise the Lord!

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Keeping Friends and Family in our Prayers Herb Raver, Ann Lloyd, Joe Ceravalo, Dana Walton, Carolyn Whitney, Jeremy, Toni, Brian & Polly Dutterer, Ruby Bull, Juanita Keeler, Dennis Winsor, Shirley Raver, Pam Kremmerer, Connie Z, Joe Archibald, Richard Rost, Jason Turner Minister on Call: 410-374-9400

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Special Note of Thanks

I would like to thank everyone who came to the Frederick Keys game August 25. I learned great deal during those weeks before the game and look forward to an even better experience next year! I especially want to thank you for all the positive feedback I received. I started this project hoping I was doing something good and you made me feel like I did something special. Thank You! John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moâ&#x20AC;? Modrak