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This Week's Bulletin
Calvary United Methodist Church
First Sunday in Advent
November 29, 2020
Prelude
(Reminder, no congregational singing – you may hum along)
Opening Hymn “There’s Something About That Name” #171
Welcome & Announcements: Robyn Stender
Advent Reading Robyn Stender & Pastor Joy
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9 Robyn Stender
New Testament Reading: Romans 13:11-14 Robyn Stender
(Please Stand for the Reading of the Gospel)
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 Robyn Stender
The Word of God for the People of God!
Thanks be to God.
Joys & Concerns Pastor Joy
Prayers for the People/The Lord’s Prayer Pastor Joy
Offertory Prayer: Pastor Joy
Sermon: “Crisis of Our Inattention to God” Pastor Joy
Closing Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness” #140
* Indicates congregation to stand, if able.
Pianist: Jan Fisher
Liturgist: Robyn Stender
Song Leader: Sandy Barclay
JOYS & CONCERNS
(From Sunday November 22nd)
*Prayers for Howard Stahl who has been admitted to Hospice Care at Clarissa Cook House. He had been hospitalized for UTI and kidney function problems. Pray for comfort.
* Prayer request from Tori Hardy for her friend and co-worker, Amber who is a 31-year-old young lady who suffered a stroke, She was at UIHC on a ventilator but now has been transferred back to Unity in Rock Island. Pray for comfort and recovery.
* Prayer request from Rhonda Brockmann for her daughter-in-law, Stephanie (Kale’s wife) who has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and bacterial endocarditis. Pray for comfort and recovery.
* Continued prayers for Donna Hinch who had a fall resulting in facial bruising and a slight brain bleed/bruise. Doing much better,
* Prayer request from Deb Greve for Robbie in the death of his biological mother from a heart attack.
* Prayer request from Jackie Kallenberger for her daughter, Julie who has tested positive for Covid-19 and has several underlying illnesses.
* Prayer request for Dennis White and family in the death of his father, Donald White
* Joy & Concern from Sandy Barclay for her sister, Carolyn who had ear surgery. Came through the surgery fine, but would like prayers for a good outcome as not sure at this time if hearing will be restored.
Church:
Due to the everchanging disagreements within the United Methodist Church, many churches are preparing for a denominational division. We continue to pray that as this takes place, we can offer one another grace and love as we do so. As we, Calvary UMC, prepare for this possibility, I want you to know that there is likely to be a vote of the church body which only members will be able to be included in. This will take place following the General Conference of 2021, which takes place in September of 2021. If you are not an official member but consider this your church and would like to be able to participate in these upcoming decisions, please come and speak with me. I’d love to prepare a membership class for those of you who will want to make your connection with the church official.
Thank you, and God Bless
Pastor Joy Mitchell
Missions Update: We are once again collecting mittens, gloves, hats and socks for the mitten tree. They can be dropped off at the church office. We hope to put the tree up in December. If you are uncomfortable shopping, cash donations marked for “Mission Tree” are acceptable. We will get items for you. If questions, please let Diane Young or Sandy Barclay know.
POINSETTIAS
The Worship Committee would like to offer poinsettias for sale again this year. These are $8 each and can be purchased through the office. We would like to have your order no later than December 7th. Make checks payable to Calvary UMC. These will adorn our altar area during the Christmas Season and can be seen with the Live Stream of our services.
Communion
Next Sunday, December 6th, we will be offering communion during the live stream service. You may provide your own elements (Bread and juice) at home during the live stream which will be blessed by Pastor Joy. Or, if you wish, you may stop by the church sometime prior to that Sunday and pick up a cup/wafer kit that we have here. I will send out the communion liturgy with next week’s bulletin.
Church:
Due to the everchanging disagreements within the United Methodist Church, many churches are preparing for a denominational division. We continue to pray that as this takes place, we can offer one another grace and love as we do so. As we, Calvary UMC, prepare for this possibility, I want you to know that there is likely to be a vote of the church body which only members will be able to be included in. This will take place following the General Conference of 2021, which takes place in September of 2021. If you are not an official member but consider this your church and would like to be able to participate in these upcoming decisions, please come and speak with me. I’d love to prepare a membership class for those of you who will want to make your connection with the church official. Thank you, and God Bless Pastor Joy Mitchell
Missions Update: We are once again collecting mittens, gloves, hats and socks for the mitten tree. They can be dropped off at the church office. We hope to put the tree up in December. If you are uncomfortable shopping, cash donations marked for “Mission Tree” are acceptable. We will get items for you. If questions, please let Diane Young or Sandy Barclay know. POINSETTIAS
The Worship Committee would like to offer poinsettias for sale again this year. These are $8 each and can be purchased through the office. We would like to have your order no later than December 7th. Make checks payable to Calvary UMC. These will adorn our altar area during the Christmas Season and can be seen with the Live Stream of our services.
The Worship Committee has decided to again offer beautiful POINSETTIA plants for sale this year. $8.00 per plant. You may order one or several. Tell your friends and family. WE MUST HAVE THE ORDERS IN BY December 9th, so please submit this no later than December 7th. Make checks payable to: Calvary
You may also make them in “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” your loved ones.
Calvary United Methodist Church
24th Sunday after Pentecost November 15, 2020
Prelude
(Reminder, no congregational singing – you may hum along) Opening Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation” pg. 546 (Vs. 1,2 and 5)
Welcome & Announcements: Donna Hinch Call to Worship: Donna Hinch Come! Share the joy of the Lord! Delight in God’s goodness! Praise God who gives each person a special gift to be nurtured and shared. Lord, we thank you for these gifts! Come, let us worship God who entrusts us with so much. Lord, make us worthy of your love and trust in us. AMEN. Opening Prayer Donna Hinch
O Lord, we gratefully acknowledge the gifts you have given to each of us for service in your world. Gifts of teaching, healing, inspiring, challenging and creating are all among the myriad of things you have placed in our lives. Direct our lives to use these gifts as we reach out to our neighborhood and nation, witnessing to your love and your healing mercy. We pray this in Jesus’ name. AMEN. Readings: Psalm 90:1-8, 12 (pg. 581) Donna Hinch 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11(pg. 1148) (Please Stand for the Reading of the Gospel) Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 (pg. 961) Donna Hinch The Word of God for the People of God! Thanks be to God. Joys & Concerns Pastor Joy Prayers for the People/The Lord’s Prayer Pastor Joy Offertory Prayer: Pastor Joy Sermon: “The Great Investment” Pastor Joy Closing Hymn: “Open My Eyes” pg. 454 * Indicates congregation to stand, if able. Pianist: Jan Fisher
Liturgist: Donna Hinch Song Leader: Sandy Barclay THIS WEEK AT CALVARY
Mon. Nov. 16th: 5 pm: Transition Team 7 pm: Administrative Board (Via Zoom)
Tues. Nov. 17th: 6:30 pm: Lydia JOYS & CONCERNS (From Sunday, 11/8/20)
* Thank you from Loretta SIebke for all your prayers for her daughter, Karen who has completed all her chemo and radiation treatments. Pray now for strength. * Prayer request from Jan Fisher for those members of her family who have tested positive for Covid-19; pray for speedy recovery for all. Church:
Due to the everchanging disagreements within the United Methodist Church, many churches are preparing for a denominational division. We continue to pray that as this takes place, we can offer one another grace and love as we do so. As we, Calvary UMC, prepare for this possibility, I want you to know that there is likely to be a vote of the church body which only members will be able to be included in. This will take place following the General Conference of 2021, which takes place in September of 2021. If you are not an official member but consider this your church and would like to be able to participate in these upcoming decisions, please come and speak with me. I’d love to prepare a membership class for those of you who will want to make your connection with the church official. Thank you, and God Bless Pastor Joy Mitchell
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Our Charge Conference is scheduled for today, November 15th at 2 p.m. It will be held online over Zoom. To be included, the link is: Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 983 9415 5285 |
