FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 216 E. Woodworth Street Bad Axe, Michigan 48413 989-269-7671 www.badaxefumc.org Ministers All God’s People Rev. Dr. Philip Tousley Sharon Sturgill Lynn Schmitt Lori Lehrke Katie Volmering Elwin Cubitt Gladys Hamilton Kari Hildreth Pastor Secretary Organist Pianist Music Director Praise & Rejoice Song Leader Praise & Rejoice Pianist Nursery Administrator 18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST First United Methodist Church October 12, 2014 10:00 A.M. Worship Service PRELUDE *HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” UMC Hymnal, No. 327 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMC Hymnal, No. 885 *PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Please take a moment to greet those around you.) ANTHEM “I Have Decided” Chancel Choir BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS (This is a time to welcome newcomers in our midst, by writing your name, address, and other information in one of the red folders, and then passing it to the person next to you.) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE – All children are invited forward. *HYMN *PSALTER “Because He Lives” UMC Hymnal, No. 364 Psalm 23 UMC Hymnal, No. 137 LESSON Isaiah 25: 1-9 EPISTLE Philippians 4: 1-9 GOSPEL Matthew 22: 1-14 Pew Bible, O.T. p. 619 Pew Bible, N.T. pp. 186-187 Pew Bible, N.T. pp. 22-23 WE PROCLAIM THE WORD OF GOD “CAN THINGS GET ANY BETTER?” Rev. Dr. Phil Tousley PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Leader: Lord, in your mercy, People: Hear our prayer. LORD’S PRAYER WE SHARE THE GRACE OF GOD WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” UMC Hymnal, No. 133 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE An asterisk (*) indicates to stand if you are able. ANNOUNCEMENTS WE INVITE ALL THOSE LISTENING TO VISIT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE – SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETS from 9 - 9:45 Sunday mornings  Pre-school – Cheyenne Harris www.badaxefumc.org  K – 3rd grade – Susan Hass and Laurie Tousley  4th – 6th grade – Lance & Renee Krueger  7th – 12th grade meet in the conference room with Pastor Phil and Dawn Cubitt Activity folders will be available for children in a basket in the front of the church. Please see the Sunday School calendar posted in the dining room. Practice for the Children’s Christmas program will begin today following the Children’s Message at the 10 a.m. service. Mark your calendars for December 7th for the Christmas Program. NURSERY CARE for infants and children through age 5 is provided by Kari Hildreth, our certified Nursery Administrator and is available during the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. The nursery is located downstairs. Just follow the stairs at the back of the sanctuary and you will find the nursery on the right. Ushers will be happy to assist you. THE APPLE PIE MARATHON IS THIS WEEK!!!  Monday – pie crusts will be made starting at 8 a.m.  Thursday – apples will be peeled from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (we will start pies soon after the last apple is peeled)  Friday – pies will be made from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. We need your help! We have jobs for everyone with on-the-job training provided. Come join in the fellowship and fun of our 26th Annual Apple Pie Marathon!! THE MISSIONS AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE will meet this Tuesday, October 14th at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th –  Lunch & Learn will meet at noon in the conference room. Bring a sack lunch. Coffee and tea are provided  Handbell Choir rehearses from 7-8 p.m.  Chancel Choir rehearses from 8-9 p.m. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet next Sunday, October 19th at 11:15 a.m. in the Conference Room. APPLE PIE ORDER FORMS are located at both doors to the sanctuary. WE ARE ORGANIZING a group to go see Godspell on Sunday, October 25th at the Port Austin Community Theater. Showtime - 2 p.m. Sign up sheets will be passed during the church service. See Rita Wencel or Katie Volmering with questions. A BEGINNING YOGA CLASS is being offered upstairs in our education building - Mondays at 5:45 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Classes are free of charge and last about 1 hour. Call Lisa MacAlpine with questions 989-574-5746. SERVING THE LORD TODAY: Ushers: Mike Klosowski, Mallory Klosowski, Lee McDowell and Don Liedke; Worship Leader: Bob Battel; Greeters: Jean Young, Lois Liedke and Denice Hind; Nursery: Kari Hildreth; Nursery Volunteer: Susan Hass; Acolyte: Dori Battel SERVING THE LORD NEXT WEEK: Worship Leader: Roger Swartzendruber; Greeters: Roger & Marge Diem and Leonard & Jill Iskow; Nursery: Kari Hildreth; Nursery Volunteer: Connie Myers; Acolyte: Ashley Cox; Church Copyright License # 1684948