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TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS:
Altar Steward:
Elaine Woodward
The Well Setup:
Trustee:
Harry Bregel
Media Operators:
8:15
10:30
FALL SERVICE PROJECT TODAY!
TODAY! All
7th-12th graders are
encouraged to lend a helping hand this afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm. We'll
meet in the front parking lot at 3:30 and head to a neighbor's house to help
with some debris removal and yard work. Bring work gloves, a rake
and/or shovel. We'll return to the church at 5:30, and you can stick around
for UMYF from 6-8pm.
UMYF TONIGHT:
We'll gather from 6-8pm in the gym for dinner,
games, and a little inspiration to start the week. All 7th-12th graders are
invited.
Children’s Church:
Linda Abbitt
Helpers:
Lori & Bruce Harple
Lay Readers:
8:15
10:30
Ushers:
October 26.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: We encourage all children (preschool
through 6th grade) to come to Sunday school from 9:15-10:15 am. This
week our pre-k/k class will hear the story of David doing big things for
God, and our 1st-6th graders will learn about Jacob's ladder.
CLUB 56: All 5th & 6th graders are invited to join us TODAY from
4:30-6:00 pm in the CLLC. We'll play some games, enjoy a snack, and
grapple with the question “Do I have to like everybody?” Hope to see YOU
there! Bring a friend!
Operation Christmas Child
◄ Item of the Month ►
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste,
Ivory Soap
Linda Jones
Tom Thompson
8:15 Worship
Ronnie Anderson
Cecil Mills
10:30 Worship
Ron Chinnes
Shawn Dolan
Jimmy Hinson
John Kicklighter
Brad Kilpatrick
Patrick Wamsley
our annual ski trip. Cost is $285 per person and includes equipment rental,
lift tickets, accommodations, 5 meals, and transportation. Deadline to
register is 11/16. Financial assistance is available! Contact Elizabeth for
more info or to sign up: [email protected] or 813-8700.
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Marty Watson
Marty Watson
The Well Music Leader:
10:45
Heather Caffarel
2015 SKI TRIP! We're headed to Winterplace, WV, January 16-19 for
Will your child be participating in the Christmas
musical? Sign-up sheets are available in each children's
Sunday school class. ALL children are welcome, but we
need to know who will be participating by TODAY,
Team Ruth
Acolytes:
8:15
10:30
Samantha Garland
Anna Woodward
Anna Claire Good
Crucifer:
8:15
10:30
Bailey Garland
Victoria Watson
Greeters:
THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES:
Sunday, October 26
8:15 am
Early Worship
9:15 am
Sunday School
9:15 am
Serving from the Heart
10:30 am
Morning Worship
10:45 am
The Well
11:45 am Stephen Ministry Information
3:30 pm
Youth Service Project
4:30 pm
Christian Believers
4:30 pm
CLUB 56
6:00 pm
UMYF
6:30 pm
Longpoint Gathering
6:30 pm
Emerg. Shelter Training
Monday, October 27
11:15 am
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
Morning Prayer
Nominations
BSF
Tuesday, October 28
1:30 pm
Book Club
6:00 pm
Girl Scouts/Wolves
6:30 pm
Young Adults Gathering
6:30 pm
Church Council
7:00 pm
Webelos/Tigers
7:00 pm
Boy Scouts/Bears
Wednesday, October 29
10:15 am
Morning Bible Study
6:00 pm
Evening Bible Study
6:15 pm
Handbells
6:15 pm
Men’s Bible Study
7:30 pm
Chancel Choir
Thursday, October 30
6:30 pm
Genesis Ringers
Friday, October 31
No Scheduled Activities
Saturday, November 1
8:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
8:15
Linda Fairey
Martha Trice, Barbara Cox
10:30
Hibben
Happenings
October 26, 2014
TREASURE
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)
On Sunday, November 2, we will begin a churchwide study and
worship emphasis called Treasure: A Stewardship Program on Faith and
Money. The study will be based on Jesus’ words, “Where your treasure
is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).
Over a period of four weeks, we will look at the many ways that
our treasure (time, energy, money) affects our hearts. We will consider
how financial challenges in our personal lives affect our relationships
with people and with God. We will see how giving helps to determine
the way we feel and act. If you have stress related to money or feel there
may be more that God is calling you to do with your resources, this will
be a helpful study.
At the end of the four weeks, we will have the opportunity to
make personal commitments of giving to our church for the coming year.
All of us will receive commitment cards in the mail, and the cards will
also be available on Sunday mornings. We can fill out these cards and
bring them to worship on Sunday, November 23.
We look forward to an exciting month considering our treasure
and God’s treasure.
Schedule for the Treasure series
Week 1: Where Is Your Treasure? (Matthew 6:19-21)
Week 2: The Problem with Two Masters (Matthew 6:24)
Week 3: Giving Your Treasure Back to God (Matthew 6:1-6)
Week 4: Don’t Worry ’Bout a Thing (Matthew 6:25-34)
Dianne Story
Karen King
Michael Wright
For those who would like to follow along, family devotional guides are
available at all “Welcome Tables.”
Your Ministry Team
Rev. Dr. James C. Hunter
Pastor
Rev. Kathryn O. Hunter
Pastor
Sara Flores
Missionary to Ecuador
Elizabeth Connell
Dir. Youth Ministry
Kim Dowd
Dir. Children’s Ministry
Heather Hammond
Well Worship Coord.
Jennifer Roberts
Discipleship Director
Steven Jones
Media Ministry Director
Candace Dellinger
Business Mgr.
Cheryl Cummings
Executive Assistant
Nancie Willett
PreSchool Co-Dir.
Robin Robertson
PreSchool Co-Dir.
H. Scott Brunson
Director of Music
Pam Brunson
Organist
Norma Taylor
Pianist
Frankie Lewis
Sexton
Joyce Baldwin
Nursery Coordinator
Rev. Dr. Cecil Pottieger
Retired Clergy
Rev. David Lupo
Clergy
Attendance
October 19, 2014
Sunday School
8:15 Worship
10:30 Worship
The Well
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Giving
2014 General Budget
Rec’d Toward Budget Sept. 2014
Rec’d Year To Date
Special Offering Rec’d Last Week:
Wesleyan Foundation
Let’s Finish It!
$873,423.00
52,930.97
603,857.41
900.00
500.00
We are making our debt disappear! Our current
loan balance is $401,288. Please use the pink
envelope marked “Let’s Finish It” to make your
offering toward debt reduction.
Information Session Today
Do you feel that God is calling you to serve as a
Stephen Minister? Are you wondering if your gifts
and skills equip you to be a Stephen Minister?
You are invited to the Library today at 11:45am
for a brief information session, along with coffee
and snacks. Courtney, Guerry, and Kathryn will
be happy to answer your questions and talk with
you personally about the possibility of becoming
a Stephen Minister. Information about the training
course and applications will be available
Concerns & Opportunities
Emergency Cold Shelter
Volunteer Training
Welcome to Hibben!
Hibben will be serving our community by offering an emergency cold
shelter as needed from December 1 - March 15. We anticipate a need for
20 volunteers each night we are open. Volunteer training is mandatory
for all volunteers who will have direct contact with our guests. Volunteers
are required to attend TWO sessions of training. For those who missed
the first training session, there is another opportunity THIS EVENING at
6:30pm in the Sanctuary.
The Hibben family grew in number last week as we welcomed Casey
and Jana Welch.
The Welches reside at 1280 Horseshoe Bend
(Sweetgrass), phone (765) 491-2364, and are awaiting the arrival of a
new baby in the next few weeks. The congregation welcomes Casey and
Jana and looks forward to introducing them to the various ministries and
activities at Hibben.
All Saints Sunday
Next Sunday, November 2nd, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday at 8:15
and again at 10:30 with a combined worship service. During this time, we
will recognize and honor those within the Hibben family who have
entered into the Church Triumphant. Votive candles will be placed at
the chancel rail for you to light in memory of your loved ones. You may
come anytime before the worship service at 8:15 and 10:30 to light a
candle. The altar rail is also open during the Sacrament of Holy
Communion. Candles will continue to burn throughout the service. We
hope this will provide you with a meaningful way to recognize all the
saints in each of your lives.
Confirmation Age Kids
(grades 6, 7, 8 and 9)
Amy McCurley is hoping to have a Confirmation Handbell Choir to help
with special music in the 10:30 Worship Service on Sunday, November 2
(All Saints Day). It will only call for one practice session on Wednesday,
October 29 at 7:00pm. If you have a confirmand who would like to
participate, contact Jennifer Roberts at [email protected] or Amy
McCurley at [email protected].
Neighborhood Gathering
Longpoint Area
THIS EVENING @ 6:30pm
Lowcountry Boil
Hosted by: Bill & Karen Roberts
Alan & Sheila Sparks
Roberts’ Home
464 Settlers Rest East
(Hobcaw Creek Plantation)
RSVP: [email protected]
(843) 884-5561
Bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert
MANDATORY Homeless Ministry training:
(Details below)
Tuesday, November 11 @ 6:30pm
Held in the Sanctuary
If possible, we will offer training at a later date, but please make every
effort to attend these sessions. Signup as a volunteer today at the
Welcome Centers
or
by
contacting
Jennifer
Roberts
at
[email protected] or 270-1161.
HOMELESS MINISTRY
Rev. Jerry Hill, Minister of Outreach and
Mission at Buncombe Street UMC in
Greenville, SC, will speak on Tuesday,
November 11th at 6:30pm in the Hibben
Sanctuary. He will share with us his
experiences in ministering with the homeless.
This event is open to church and community members who are
interested in serving and understanding those who struggle to find
shelter. The event is mandatory training for those who wish to volunteer
this winter at Hibben’s Emergency Cold Shelter.
Families to Light
Advent Wreath
Advent is right around the corner! We are
recruiting families to light the Advent wreath
during each worship service. We welcome all
ages, as well as families of all shapes and
sizes. Be creative -- families do not have to be
related by blood! Readings will be provided. What a wonderful way to
celebrate Advent with your "family!" Sign-up can be found at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948acab2ea6fc1-families or you may
contact Kim Dowd (884-9761, [email protected]) to reserve a date
for your family.
Looking for Business Sponsors
4th Annual Hibben 5K Family Fun Run
Saturday, May 2, 2015
We are currently accepting sponsorships for this year's race, which we
hope to open to the community. More participants means more exposure
for our sponsors! We are offering Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships.
For more details please contact Jennifer Roberts @ [email protected].
or 270-1161
Charleston District
Church Officer & Leader
Training
Need a little instruction and orientation for your newly acquired
responsibilities as Chairman/Leader or member of a church committee?
How about those of you who are assuming your second or third year of
committee leadership? Make plans now to attend the Charleston District
Leadership Training Workshop . . .
Sunday, November 9
3:00-5:00pm
Cokesbury United Methodist Church
4900 Dorchester Road
Training workshops offered:
Finance/Trustees
Christian Education
Lay Leader/Members to Annual Conference
Administrative Council
Lay Leadership
Youth/Youth Adult/Children’s Ministry
Creative Worship
Call the District Office to pre-register
(843) 744-0477
Committee Updates
In an effort to keep our congregation better
informed of the activities and discussions
undertaken by our various ministries/committees,
the Happenings will provide a very brief synopsis
of the ongoing work of our leaders.
Finance Committee: Meeting the 3rd Monday of every month, our most
recent meeting was held on Monday, October 20, where we reviewed
Hibben's financial condition through the first nine months of 2014. For
the year to date, we are pleased to report that income exceeds expenses
by $18,000. We appreciate the generosity of our congregation, which
enables us to fund the critical established and expanding ministries of
our church.
The Endowment Committee met October 20th and announced a current
investment balance of $391,200. It was reported that $11,920 of
Endowment proceeds from 2014 were being used by the Trustees to
enhance sanctuary lighting. The Committee members voted to transfer
$14,951 of proceeds to the Finance Committee for spending in 2015.
Please remember Hibben’s Endowment in your prayers and your
planned giving.
Hibben United Methodist Church
690 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-9761
ANTHEM
(10:30)
*HYMN OF THE DAY
No. 383
This Is a Day of New Beginnings
(verses 1-4)
(10:30 Worship) Children age 4 – 8 years may be dismissed
for Children’s Church under the direction of adult volunteers.
Children will be reunited with their parents during the Hymn of Sending.
http://www.hibbenumc.org
HIBBEN AT WORSHIP
October 26, 2014
SERMON TEXT
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Please refer to the overhead screen
for responsive readings and unison prayers.
Leader:
People:
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
GATHERING AND WELCOME
“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me.” (Jesus)
SERMON
Rev. Kathryn Hunter
CALL TO WORSHIP
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
Ambassadors for Christ
Responsively
TIME OF CENTERING
Be still and know that I am God.
The congregation observes a time of meditation, trusting God
with concerns and distractions, being thankful and mindful of God’s
presence.
OFFERING
All things come from you, O God, and with praise and thanksgiving
we return to you what is yours.
OFFERTORY
Carter
Here I Am, Lord
OPENING PRAYER
Unison
*DOXOLOGY
*OPENING HYMN
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
No. 384
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Apostles’ Creed
No. 881
No. 94
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
(8:15) No. 13
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
(10:30) No. 38
*HYMN OF SENDING
*GLORIA PATRI
Here I Am, Lord
No. 71
*BENEDICTION
GOOD NEWS MOMENT
No. 593
Rev. Kathryn Hunter
Stephen Ministry
*POSTLUDE
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Unison
Holy Spirit, come and speak anew to us this day. May we make room
in our hearts and lives for what you offer us today. Amen.
Boellmann
Toccata (from Suite Gothique)
*If able, please stand
OLD TESTAMENT READING
Isaiah 65:17-25
*GOSPEL READING
Matthew 22:34-40
Leader:
People:
The Gospel of our Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
~ Sanctuary Flowers ~
The flowers have been placed on the altar today
by Ruth Mills to the glory of God
and in loving memory of her mother, Annis Beach.