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The deeper we understand God’s gift to us, the higher our response rises. We become more generous because we learn to trust the giver. We begin to see giving not as something that fits into a category separate from our worship, our relationships and our time, but as part of the whole life of following Jesus.
November 5, 2017
9:30 & 10:50 a.m., Sanctuary
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP We Gather in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
PRELUDE
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“A Meditation on ‘Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether’ ”
Gerre Hancock, composer *CALL TO WORSHIP We bless your holy name, O God, for all your servants who, having finished their course, now rest from their labors. Give us grace to follow the example of their steadfastness and faithfulness, to your honor and glory; through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. *OPENING HYMN | Sing with All the Saints in Glory | Hymn To Joy Sing with all the saints in glory; Sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story, To the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking. Soon the storms of time shall cease. In God’s likeness we awaken, Knowing everlasting peace. Oh, what glory far exceeding All that eye has yet perceived! Holiest hearts for ages pleading Never that full joy conceived. God has promised, Christ prepares it, There on high our welcome waits. Ev’ry humble spirit shares it. Christ has passed th’ eternal gates. Life eternal! Heav’n rejoices: Jesus lives who once was dead. Shout with joy, O deathless voices! Child of God, lift up your head! Life eternal! Oh, what wonders Crowd on faith, what joy unknown, When amid earth’s closing thunders, Saints shall stand before the throne!
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*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Offer Our Prayers ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER ALL SAINTS | A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE E. T. Southard Debbie Bunch Lee Roy Pfeffer Nelwyn Shows John Masten Beverly Hatch Ed Gastineau Ronald Leigh Sperberg Karey Reno Chris Leavell Rachel Howard Rudy Miller
Joy Bills William Pierce Betty Decker Lorraine Dumar Clyde Smith Thomas Welch III Barbara Tredick Ken Sellers Marcheta Stivers Beulah Pickett Ron McFadden Charles Sharp
Edward P. Schug Jack Buteyn Virginia Jay Lou Wyrick Thomas Heimbuch April Lawrence Sheryl Pick Louise Reese Dorothy Heck Joan Stokey
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven, to enter that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence, but one equal music; no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession; no ends or beginnings, but one equal eternity; in the habitations of your glory and dominion, world without end. Amen.
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We Offer Our Gifts ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
OFFERTORY
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Inscription of Hope
Z. Randall Stroope, composer | Children’s Choirs, Julie Prudhomme and Rachel Kortum, directors; Chancel Choir Holocaust 1943 text: I believe in the sun, even when it is not shining, and I believe in love, even when there’s no one there. And I believe in God, even when He is silent; I believe through any trial, there is always a way. But sometimes in this suffering and hopeless despair, my heart cries for shelter to know someone’s there. But a voice rises within me saying hold on my child, I’ll give you strength I’ll give you hope just stay a little while. May there someday be sunshine, may there some day be happiness, may there someday be love, may there someday be peace.
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Trustees
Rev. Robert Hasley
We Feast at the Lord’s Table ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
COMMUNION LITURGY LORD’S PRAYER HOLY COMMUNION
We Go in God’s Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *CLOSING HYMN | For All the Saints | 2283 | O Waly Waly BENEDICTION POSTLUDE | In Memoriam Joseph Rheinberger, composer
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JOYS AND CONCERNS You may share a joy, a concern, or a sorrow with our church family by calling our prayer line at 214.291.8044 or by visiting the website at standrewumc.org/ prayer-request. Your prayer requests are lifted up by our pastors and prayer team each week. Birth Audrey Defae Rowland, daughter of John and Diana Rowland and granddaughter of Ron and Defae Weaver (Oct 30) Hospital Lea Ann Bonsukan and Ann Sutton Sympathy Renee, Pat, Hannah, Riley and Owen Cauley in the death of son and brother, Jordan Cauley (Oct 21) Long-Term Care Lonna Atkins, Nancy Cates, John Elder, Mary Eubanks, Marie Haynie, Jeff Simmons, Chad Sims, Judy Stafford, and Betty White
They even exceeded our expectations, because they gave themselves to the Lord first... 2 Corinthians 8:5
TEXT TO GIVE
standrewumc.org/give Take advantage of this option when submitting your gift to St. Andrew: Give via text. Simply send the keyword “SAUMC� to 73256.
Pardon our mess! Portions of the west side Sanctuary balcony will be open for use as we continue ChurchOne Sanctuary renovation and construction. Please find seating on the Sanctuary floor level as well. 5
GROUPS | standrewumc.org/events Take the next step in your faith journey and get more involved at St. Andrew. Being in community with other Christians is critical to your spiritual growth. Whether you are interested in children, students, adults or families, new to St. Andrew, or a long-time member, you can find a place to connect. Visit our website to learn more. standrewumc.org/connect Connection Groups are small groups where adults connect through fellowship, friendship, and faith journeys. Group discussion is centered in scripture, prayer, and community: group members have the chance to discuss how God is calling them to live out their faith in their daily lives. Connection Groups are ongoing, and our next church-wide study will begin in January. standrewumc.org/connection-groups United Methodist Women | Are you new to St. Andrew or seeking to connect with a ladies’ group to make new friends and serve Christ? St. Andrew has three groups of United Methodist Women (UMW) who meet monthly September-May, each with programs/speakers. standrewumc.org/classes-bible-studies#Women Ladies Night: Kendra Scott Gives Back | Monday, November 6, 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. The Shops of Legacy, 5800 Legacy Drive | The St. Andrew United Methodist Women team up with Kendra Scott for a unique evening of shopping. 20% of sales benefit the Prom Closet. Get a jump on Christmas shopping, birthday gifts, bridal party gifts, or treat yourself. LIFT Group | Sunday, November 12, 6:30 p.m., Room 126 | Making Gift Baskets for Heart of Christmas Silent Auction. All are invited to come. Rachel Group | Monday, November 13, 7:00 p.m., Room 126 | Preparing Thanksgiving Food Bags for Seven Loaves Food Pantry. All are welcome. UM Men’s Breakfast | Second Saturday of Each Month, 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 126 United Methodist Men (UMM) endeavors to awaken, inspire, challenge, train, and support men as they strive to become more Christ-like in their daily living. standrewumc.org/classes-bible-studies#Men Young Adults Ministry | Through social events, small groups, and serving opportunities, we invite men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 to form relationships and deepen their faith in Christ. standrewumc.org/young-adults PALS (People with Active Lifestyles) | Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 131 | A group offering senior adults educational, cultural, and social opportunities. standrewumc.org/classes-bible-studies#PALS NOVEMBER 8 | Dallas Arboretum, Leave church at 10:00 a.m. 15 | Stacey Jacobs, Coordinator of Inviting Ministries at St. Andrew
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GET INVOLVED | standrewumc.org/events
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The Longest Night | December 17, 5:00 p.m., Chapel | Led by Rev. Jennifer Arnold | A meditative worship experience designed for those who seek the solace of a quiet Christmas season of remembering and preparation. standrewumc.org/events
GriefShare For those grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets year round twice a month in Room 131. Attend at any time. Led by Jennifer Arnold. For a list of dates visit the website. standrewumc.org/events#Adults
A St. Andrew Christmas: Christmas Carols from the Aspen Grove December 10, 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. | A spectacular evening of music featuring full symphony orchestra, all of our St. Andrew choirs, and special guests, Voces8. Reserve your tickets today! astandrewchristmas.org
Christmas Worship Times Join us for any of several worship services on Christmas Eve. St. Andrew offers a variety of styles, including traditional, contemporary, and services catering to families with children. standrewumc.org/events
ST. ANDREW PERMANENT ENDOWMENT St Andrew Permanent Endowment Provide our congregation with a perpetual source of income, support the church’s ministries and missions, and make legacy gifts to the church. For more information, go to our website: standrewumc.org/endowment
DRIVE Blood Drive | November 12, 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., North Parking Lot Give hope. Give life to your community. Give blood to people in need. Sign up online.#GIVEFORLIFE standrewumc.org/events
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We invite you to prayerfully consider how God is asking you to share your resources. In worship today, drop your Estimate of Giving card in the basket during communion.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION DAY
Joseph’s Coat: Coat Drive November 2-December 7, 5:00 p.m. Smith Worship Center | Joseph’s Coat will distribute coats from November 2-December 7. We need donations of children’s & youth coats sizes 2t—18/20. Last day to donate is November 26. The wish list can be found on the website at thestorehousecc.org
Storehouse Thanksgiving Food Distribution Day | November 17 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Fill a bag and share the love! Help us distribute Thanksgiving meals by registering at thestorehousecc.org/volunteer standrewumc.org/events
St. Andrew United Methodist Church 5801 W. Plano Parkway | Plano, TX 75093 | 972.380.8001 | standrewumc.org