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Pittsfield United Methodist Church

2 days ago

Please join us for worship this Sunday, October 25 at 9 a.m. on WBBA Radio (97.5) or live stream from wbbaradio.com We have included the bulletin so you may join us from home.

Welcome

Announcements:

Today
5:00p-7:00p Spark Halloween Party
5:00p-8:30p Flame & Fire Youth Group

Tuesday
7:00a Men’s Prayer Group (Orr Hall)
9:00a - Rug Makers (lower level)

Thursday, October 29
4:00p Charge Conference (Zoom Meeting)
It will be a virtual conference over Zoom. The members of the Charge Conference should have the login information and password; but if not please contact the church office.

At both services on All Saints’ Sunday, (November 1st), we will read the names and light a candle for members/attenders of our church, family members, or any other people, who have died since last All Saints’ Sunday, (11/03/2019.) Because of the current restrictions, Mick will light the candles, and a reader will read the names.
Please give the church office the name of your loved one with the date of their birth and the date of their death. The names are due tomorrow, October 26.

Our church has sponsored the “Book Nook” at King Park. If you would be interested in helping to keep it clean and books rotated please contact Karen Laflin.

Due to Covid (where have we heard that before?), there will not be a Shoebox Run or a Community Shoebox Packing Party this year. Our youth groups will be packing shoeboxes for boys ages 10 - 14 years of age on November 1st. They would appreciate donations from the congregation for the shoeboxes. Some suggestions are:
Inflatable soccer ball, toy truck/boats, stuffed animals, small musical instrument, playing cards, yo-yo's, flashlight, tape measurer, work gloves, Foldable backpack,
Clothing items: T-shirts, underwear, socks, hats, flip-flops,
School supplies: pencils, erasers, pens, markers, notebooks, calculator, scissors, rulers, glue sticks
Hygiene items: wash cloths, bar soap, toothbrushes, combs, reusable plastic containers
No candy, gum, knives, war-like toys, liquids. Thank you! Mission Team and Youth Groups

Remember to turn your clock back one hour before going to bed on Saturday evening, October 31.

Prelude:

Hymn: 73 “O Worship The King” (vs. 1, 2, & 5)

1. O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God's power and God's love;
our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
2. O tell of God's might, O sing of God's grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space, whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, and dark is God's path on the wings of the storm.
5. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

Call to Worship/Opening Prayer (AWA)

Turn to the Lord with yearning and with hearts ready to serve.
May God turn our mourning into singing and our sorrows into laughter.
Come before the Lord with hope and expectation.
May God turn our weeping into celebration and our grief into shouts of joy .
Turn to the Lord with yearning and with hearts ready to serve.
Let us pray...
Eternal Mystery, before the mountains were brought forth, and before you formed the earth and seas, you are God. You make us like grass, which flourishes in the morning and fades in the evening. In the blink of an eye, you turn us back to dust, for a thousand years in your sight are like a watch in the night. Restore us with your blessings, O Lord, and heal us with your favor. Make our works prosper, for we are your people, and you are our God. Amen.

Hymn: 174 “His Name Is Wonderful” (Twice)
His name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord
He is the mighty King, Master of ev'rything, his name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord.
He's the Great Shepherd, the rock of all ages, almighty God is He; bow down before Him,
love and adore Him, his name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord.

Prayers of The People:

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 113:1-4 (NIV)
1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, you his servants; praise the name of the LORD. 2 Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore.3 From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. 4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens.

Philippians 2:5-11 ( NIV)
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God, Amen

Special Music:

Sermon: “Honoring The Holy Name Of God”

Sacrament of Holy Communion Page 7 (Apostles’ Creed)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Pages 12 – 15 Word and Service Table II
Prayer of Confession:
Almighty and all-loving God, through your Son Jesus Christ you have reconciled the world to yourself. Help us now to be reconciled with one another, that again we might dwell in the warmth of your love. Inspire us with your Holy Spirit to put aside the cloak of pride and put on Christ, that we might forgive and be forgiven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn: 176 “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” (Twice)

Majesty, worship His majesty, Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority, flows from His throne unto His own; His anthem raise. So exalt,
lift up on high the name of Jesus. Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King.
Majesty, worship His majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.

*Postlude:

Greeter: Harley Whitlock
Liturgist: Lori Whitlock ...

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Pittsfield United Methodist Church

1 week ago

Please join us for worship Sunday, October 18 at 9 a.m. on WBBA Radio (97.5) or live stream from wbbaradio.com We have included the bulletin so you may join us from home.

Welcome

Announcements:

Tuesday
7:00a Men’s Prayer Group (Orr Hall)
9:00a - Rug Makers (lower level)
10:00a Nomination Committee (Hillerbranner Room)

The Church’s Charge Conference has been scheduled for Thursday, October 29th, at 4pm. It will be a virtual conference over Zoom. More information will be given later in regards to the preparation for this Conference.

At both services on All Saints’ Sunday, (November 1st), we will read the names and light a candle for members/attenders of our church, family members, or any other people, who have died since last All Saints’ Sunday, (11/03/2019.) Because of the current restrictions, Mick will light the candles, and a reader will read the names.
Please give the church office the name of your loved one with the date of their birth and the date of their death.

Our church has sponsored the “Book Nook” at King Park. If you would be interested in helping to keep it clean and books rotated please contact Karen Laflin.

Due to covid (where have we heard that before?), there will not be a Shoebox Run or a Community Shoebox Packing Party this year. Our youth groups will be packing shoeboxes for boys ages 10 - 14 years of age on November 1st. They would appreciate donations from the congregation for the shoeboxes. Some suggestions are:
Inflatable soccer ball, toy truck/boats, stuffed animals, small musical instrument, playing cards, yo-yo's, flashlight, tape measurer, work gloves, Foldable backpack,
Clothing items: T-shirts, underwear, socks, hats, flip-flops,
School supplies: pencils, erasers, pens, markers, notebooks, calculator, scissors, rulers, glue sticks
Hygiene items: wash cloths, bar soap, toothbrushes, combs, reusable plastic containers
No candy, gum, knives, war-like toys, liquids. Thank you! Mission Team and Youth Groups

It’s time for the Chaddock’s Santa Express Program again this year. Chaddock provides Christmas for over 400 children and families in Chaddock’s Residential, Foster and Adoption, and Educational programs, and your participation is an important piece of the effort. If you would like to buy Christmas for a child the deadline to sign up is October 20. The name of the child will be sent out to you by October 28 and items are due back to the church by December 1. Please call the church office to get a form to sign up for a child’s name and more information is available at our church office.

All UMW members and their guests are invited to our LaMoine River District United Methodist Women’s Retreat.
Where: Jensen Woods Camp, 1498 - 275 E. Street, Timewell, IL
When: Thursday, October 22
Time: Program from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Registration at 9:45
Lunch: Bring your own sack lunch and beverage.
Bring: A friend, Your Bible, pen and paper, and a positive attitude.
Special Note: Plan to wear a mask and socially distance to keep everyone safe. Also, bring a lawn chair and a jacket/sweater in case the weather permits to meet outside. Dress casually. Reservations are not required.
Since we didn’t have collections at our spring or fall meetings, bring these donations.
Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House: Gift Cards
Cunningham Children’s Home: Men’s shower soap and school supplies
And gift cards in larger denominations especially to Wal-Mart, Amazon, and McDonald’s

Prelude:

Hymn: 369 “Blessed Assurance”

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above, echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.
3. Perfect submission, all is at rest; I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.
Call to Worship/Opening Prayer (AWA)

God’s teachings are sweeter than honey.
Christ’s love is more precious than jewels.
The Spirit’s wisdom is mightier than the sword.
God’s guidance is the treasure we seek.
Let us pray . . .
God of discernment and truth, guide us as we listen for your wisdom. Guide our hearts, that we may receive your love. Guide our minds, that we may accept your challenges. Guide our lives, that we may follow your direction. Guide us with your wisdom and truth. Amen.

Hymn: 172 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
1. My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; for thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2. I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

Prayers of The People:

Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NIV)
4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” 7 But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. 9 Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”
Romans 8:28-30 ( NIV)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God, Amen
Special Music:

Sermon: “God Never Revokes His Divine Call”

Sacrament of Holy Communion Page 7 (Apostles’ Creed)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Pages 12 – 15 Word and Service Table II
Prayer of Confession:
Almighty and all-loving God, through your Son Jesus Christ you have reconciled the world to yourself. Help us now to be reconciled with one another, that again we might dwell in the warmth of your love. Inspire us with your Holy Spirit to put aside the cloak of pride and put on Christ, that we might forgive and be forgiven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn: 396 “O Jesus, I Have Promised” (vs. 1, 2, & 4)

1. O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me,
my Master and my friend. I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide.
2. O let me feel thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me, around me and within;
but Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.
4. O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee that where thou art in glory
there shall thy servant be. And Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.
*Benediction:

*Postlude:

Greeter: Jamie Thompson
Liturgist: Tara Bradshaw ...

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Pittsfield United Methodist Church

3 weeks ago

Please join us for worship next Sunday, October 11 at 9 a.m. on WBBA Radio (97.5) or live stream from wbbaradio.com We have included the bulletin so you may join us from home.

Sunday, October 11, 2020
9 a.m.

Welcome

Announcements:

Today
6:00p Flame Youth Group (Jr. High 6th through 8th Grade)
7:00p Fire Youth Group (High School 9th - 12th Grade)

Monday – Office Closed in observance of Columbus Day

Tuesday
7:00a Men’s Prayer Group (Orr Hall)
9:00a - Rug Makers (lower level)
6:30p Administrative Council (Orr Hall)

The Church’s Charge Conference has been scheduled for Thursday, October 29th, at 4pm. It will be a virtual conference over Zoom. More information will be given later in regards to the preparation for this Conference.

At both services on All Saints’ Sunday, (November 1st), we will read the names and light a candle for members/attenders of our church, family members, or any other people, who have died since last All Saints’ Sunday, (11/03/2019.) Because of the current restrictions, Mick will light the candles, and a reader will read the names.
Please give the church office the name of your loved one with the date of their birth and the date of their death.

Our church has sponsored the “Book Nook” at King Park. If you would be interested in helping to keep it clean and books rotated please contact Karen Laflin.

Due to covid (where have we heard that before?), there will not be a Shoebox Run or a Community Shoebox Packing Party this year. Our youth groups will be packing shoeboxes for boys ages 10 - 14 years of age on November 1st. They would appreciate donations from the congregation for the shoeboxes. Some suggestions are:
Inflatable soccer ball, toy truck/boats, stuffed animals, small musical instrument, playing cards, yo-yo's, flashlight, tape measurer, work gloves, Foldable backpack,
Clothing items: T-shirts, underwear, socks, hats, flip-flops,
School supplies: pencils, erasers, pens, markers, notebooks, calculator, scissors, rulers, glue sticks
Hygiene items: wash cloths, bar soap, toothbrushes, combs, reusable plastic containers
No candy, gum, knives, war-like toys, liquids. Thank you! Mission Team and Youth Groups

It’s time for the Chaddock’s Santa Express Program again this year. Chaddock provides Christmas for over 400 children and families in Chaddock’s Residential, Foster and Adoption, and Educational programs, and your participation is an important piece of the effort. If you would like to buy Christmas for a child the deadline to sign up is October 20. The name of the child will be sent out to you by October 28 and items are due back to the church by December 1. Please call the church office to get a form to sign up for a child’s name and more information is available at our church office.

Prelude:

Hymn: 62 “All Creatures Of Our God And King” (vs. 1, 2, 5 & 7)

1 All creatures of our God and king, lift up your voice and with us sing, O praise ye! Alleluia!
Thou brother sun with golden beam, thou sister moon with silver gleam!
Refrain:
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. O brother wind, air, clouds, and rain, by which all creatures ye sustain, O praise ye! Alleluia! Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Refrain:
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
5. All ye who are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O praise ye! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and on Him cast your care!
Refrain:
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
7. Let all things their Creator bless, and worship him in humbleness, O praise ye! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Refrain:
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Call to Worship/Opening Prayer (AWA)

Make a joyful noise to God.
Sing God’s praises.
God has led us through fire and water, and laid burdens on our backs.
But now God has led us out into a spacious place.
Rejoice in the Lord.
Shout the glories of our God.
Let us worship in gratitude and praise this day.
Let us pray….
Author of hope and renewal, though our bodies grow weak and our spirits faint within us, your word is not chained, but leads us ever forward. Teach us to bloom where we are planted and to pray for the welfare of all, that our hope may be kindled and our faith may be strengthened. In gratitude and deep joy, we pray. Amen.

Hymn: 472 “Near To The Heart Of God”
1. There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God; a place where sin cannot molest,
near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee
near to the heart of God.
2. There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God; a place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee
near to the heart of God.
3. There is a place a place of full release, near to the heart of God; a place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee
near to the heart of God.
Prayers of The People:

Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 2:1-6
1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—
3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

I John 3:16-24 ( NIV)
16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 19 This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: 20 If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 24 The one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.

The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God, Amen

Special Music:

Sermon: “We Thrive By Having The Right Heart Towards God”

Sacrament of Holy Communion Page 7 (Apostles’ Creed)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Pages 12 – 15 Word and Service Table II
Prayer of Confession:
Almighty and all-loving God, through your Son Jesus Christ you have reconciled the world to yourself. Help us now to be reconciled with one another, that again we might dwell in the warmth of your love. Inspire us with your Holy Spirit to put aside the cloak of pride and put on Christ, that we might forgive and be forgiven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn: 454 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”

1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear; and while the wave notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!
*Benediction:

*Postlude:

Greeter: Patty Capps
Liturgist: Kay Dunham ...

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