November 9, 2014
21st Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Worship
Prelude
Procession of Cross and Light
Liturgical Color: Green
Allegro from Organ Concerto No. 13
Handel/Lorenz
The cross symbolizes Christ crucified and risen and the light symbolizes the presence of God.
Let us prepare our hearts and minds for worship.
*Call to Worship (11:00)
We Bring The Sacrifice of Praise
Dearman
*Greeting
The God of our ancestors has led us to this place.
We will worship and witness together.
We have sworn to teach God's promises to all generations.
We are witnesses.
Let us tell the world of God's faithful love.
We are witnesses.
This day, in this place, let service to God be our choice.
Praise be to God who sustains and nurtures our lives.
*Hymn 117
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Organ Interlude
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Choral Prayer Response
Father, I Adore You
Coelho
Children’s Music
Make Me An Instrument
Children’s Choir
Children’s Sermon
Frank Hamilton
The Receiving of God’s Tithes and Our Offering
Offertory
As the Deer
Arr. by Larson
Mike McFee
*Doxology
Page 95
*Sharing of the Peace
*Hymn 177 (2x)
He Is Lord
Anthem (11:00)
Sometimes I Hear God’s Music
Williams/Martin
Scripture Lesson
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
OT 215
This is the Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
As For Me and My House
Rev. Ulmer
*Hymn 569
We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations
*Benediction
*Choral Benediction (11:00)
The Lord Bless and Keep You
Strathdee
*Postlude
Rigaudon
Lau
*The congregation stands
For those needing assistance we have hearing devices. Please see an usher to obtain one.
A nursery is available for children ages 4 and under.
A special thanks to Frank Hamilton, our liturgist today.
Welcome to Carteret Street United Methodist Church. Visitors and members are encouraged to record
your presence on the attached form.
The flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of my mother, Carolyn Hill by Lynn Price.
Special gifts were received in honor of Frances and Russell Jeter by grateful friends.
Special gifts were received for the West Street fund in memory of Sharon Haas by Charlotte and Ray
James.
OUR STEWARDSHIP
I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church and uphold it with my prayers, my presence, my gifts, my
service and my witness.
OUR PRAYERS
As the bulletin was prepared: Home Illein Allan, Clyde Ash, Chuck Chapman, Ruth Dickinson,
Susan Hums, Velma Kelley, Bill MacKinnon, Bert Mumma, Tim Pearce, Margey Pfeiffer,
Carson Rembert, Hazel Stanley, Oili Thompson Bay View Irby Bazemore, Jim Neighbors
Franke at Seaside Floyd Hill Helena House Essie Bishop Morningside Art Foulger,
Joanne Hosek, Dorothy Schafer Summit Place Claudia Hoffmeyer
The Bloom at Belfair Lillian Erlandsen Methodist Oaks Martha Smith
Anderson Oaks Barbara Shepherd
OUR PRESENCE
Sunday School
109
Worship
280
OUR GIFTS
Needed Each Week
$ 11,730.76
Received Last Sunday $ 16,504.25
Budget Needs Y-T-D
$515,793.44
Received Y-T-D
$489,165.23
Received This Week (West St.) $
345.00
OUR SERVICE
Ushers
9am
Harris Jones, Cliff Wimberly, Cherie and Perry Buchanan
11am Donnie Beer, Mike Allen, Chip Floyd, Don Meyer
Greeters
9am
Suzi Jones
11am Jackie Black
Acolytes
9am
Jack and Colin Matz
11am John Henry and Waverly Grace Adams
Crucifer
9am
Lena Bartlebaugh
11am James Berbigler
Nursery
11/09 Melinda Ackerman & Sandra Simmons
11/16 Jenny Kushnereit
Fellowship
11/09 All Ages and Stages
11/16 Bob Howell Class
Operation Christmas Child Shopping Ideas
Carteret Street UMC will continue its ministry to children around the world through Operation Christmas
Child. It is time to start shopping for your shoe boxes. We need: 1000 large tubes of toothpaste size
6.1 oz, also children’s toys, such as yo-yo's, playing cards, jump ropes, coloring books, marbles, flashlights,
stuffed animals, dolls, toy trucks and cars, kazoos, harmonicas, balls, hair clips or ball caps. Please
remember no liquids, chocolate or war related clothing or toys. These items are due November 14th as we
will be packing shoe boxes on November 15th from 8am - 3pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you would rather
make a contribution, please make your check out to CSUMC and designate Shoe Box Ministry.
If you would like to pack your own shoe box they are available at the church and should include $7.00 for
shipping and handling. Packed shoe boxes are due on November 16th. Any questions please call Suzi
Jones 843-592-0738 or 843-525-9621.
Christmas at Epworth Children’s Home
Help us make this Christmas a little brighter for the children at Epworth by participating in the Angel Tree
Ministry. You will find an Angel Tree located in the Fellowship Hall. You are invited to remove a tag from
the tree and purchase that gift for a child at Epworth. Please return the unwrapped gift with the
identifying tag on it to the church by Sunday, December 7, 2014. Gift bags and gift boxes are welcome.
Hanging of the Greens
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of Advent with our Hanging of the Greens Service on Sunday,
November 30th at 6pm, Volunteers are needed to provide refreshments. We need cookies,
sandwiches, chips/dips, and other treats. Please fill out the attached form and tell us what you will bring.
November 12, 2014
Wednesday Niter
Dinner Registration
5:30 - 6:00pm
Menu: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes
& Gravy, Carrots, Salad, Rolls and
Dessert
Name_____________________________
Adults___________Children___________
Prayer Concerns
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Information for the Ministers
__________________________________
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Items for The Carteret
Connection
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Hanging of the Greens
Sunday - November 30th, 6:00pm
Name_____________________________
I will bring_________________________
Christmas Mission
In memory of:______________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
In honor of:________________________
__________________________________
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Given by:__________________________
__________________________________
Amount:___________________________
Poinsettias
In memory of:______________________
__________________________________
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In honor of:________________________
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Given by:__________________________
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Number of Poinsettias:_______________
HELP of Beaufort Food Pantry
On the first Sunday of every month, please bring peanut butter & jelly. Other pantry items needed during
the month are boxed dry cereal, boxed macaroni & cheese, canned meats, soups & vegetables, flour, grits,
rice, mayonnaise & sugar.
A Stephen Ministries Church
Carteret Street
United
Methodist Church
Welcomes You
Visitors
Name__________________________
Address________________________
City/State_______________________
Zip____________________________
Phone (home)___________________
Phone (cell)_____________________
E-mail _________________________
Please circle all that apply:
 First time visitor
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Repeat visitor
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New to area
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Visiting with family/friends
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Would like more information about
CSUMC
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Interested in Sunday School
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Would like a call from minister
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Would like to join CSUMC
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Add to mailing list
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Add to email list
Members
Name__________________________
Please let us know of
address, phone or email changes.
Address________________________
City/State_______________________
Zip____________________________
Phone (home)___________________
Phone (cell)_____________________
E-mail _________________________
Please complete both sides, detach
and place in offering plate.
THIS WEEK AT CARTERET STREET
Sunday, November 9
9:00am
Worship
10:00am
Sunday School
11:00am
Worship
4:30pm
Children’s Choir
Monday, November 10
1:00pm
Carillon Choir
6:00pm
Tai Chi
6:15pm
United Methodist Men
7:00pm
Boy Scouts
Tuesday, November 11
8:00am
Carteret Street Striders
6:00pm
Cub Scouts
7:00pm
Tennessee Thomas
Wednesday, November 12
10:00am
Bible Study
5:30pm
Wednesday Niter
7:00pm
Chancel Choir
Thursday, November 13
8:00am
Carteret Street Striders
12 Noon
Gray Blades
4:30pm
Sandwich Ministry
6:00pm
Tai Chi
Friday, November 14
9:00am
Altar Guild
4:30pm
Lectionary Bible Study
Saturday, November 15
8am - 3pm
Shoebox Filling
Thank You for Your Support
We celebrated Commitment Sunday on October 26,
2014. Thus far we have received 97 pledges
totaling $362,507.16. If you have turned in your
Estimate of Giving Card, thank you. If you have not
had the opportunity, please place your card in the
offering plate or turn it into the church office.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
Gray Blades
The Gray Blades will meet on Thursday, November
13th at 12Noon for a covered dish luncheon followed
by a program.
United Methodist Men
The UMM will meet on Monday, November 10th at
6:15pm for dinner and a program presented by AMI
kids who will be our guests.
Bazaar Distributions
A meeting will be held on December 7, 2014
following the 11:00 worship service to distribute
Bazaar proceeds. Request forms are in the Wesley
Building.
UMVIM Trip
Would you like to be part of a mission team going to
build homes with the Ngobe Indian Tribe of
Cienaguita, Panama? We will be going for two
weeks, leaving on or about January 19, 2015 with a
second team leaving about February 3, 2015.
Contact Joan Suda at 838-2872 for additional
information.
Youth Retreat at Asbury Hills United Methodist Camp
Our youth and their counselors are at Asbury Hills United Methodist Camp this weekend. They will
explore what it means to be a disciple as well as participate in a variety of activities including the zip line
canopy tour, alpine tower and much more. Our thoughts and prayers are with them for a meaningful
weekend and a safe return home.
Wednesday Niter, November 12th
5:30pm
Dinner: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Salad, Rolls and Dessert
The cost for the meal is $5 for adults, $3 for age 12 and under, families not to exceed
$15. If you are not on the permanent reservation list please sign up for dinner on the
attached form.
6:15pm
The Parables by Terry Pfeiffer
Christmas ~ A Time to Help Others
Carteret Street UMC needs your help to fight the Ebola outbreak in Africa through our Ebola Emergency
Response Plan. Please sign up for an afternoon of food and fun on December 5 th from 11:30am until
3:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided for a cost of $15 per person. We ask that you
purchase tickets in advance for tables of four. Games may include bridge, scrabble, Mahjongg or your
favorite board game. All proceeds will be sent to the Kailahun District in Sierra Leone, which joins Guinea
and Liberia but extends beyond. The 599 cases reported as of June 20 are the largest Ebola surge in
history. The disease has a death rate of 50 to 60 percent. Our effort involves treatment, prevention and
public education. It is a joint effort by West African United Methodist church leaders and regional health
boards, denominational health facilities, and missionaries. Tickets may be purchased from: Ellen Fabian
(church office) 524-3841, Margey Pfeiffer 525-1761 or Lora Quincy 524-1356
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
408 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
843-524-3841
www.carteretstumc.org - [email protected]
Church Staff
KAY T. CROSBY, Choir Director
CYNTHIA CHAPMAN, Organist
ELLEN FABIAN, Secretary
KENT EASTY, Business Manager
TINA ASHMORE, Nursery Supervisor
JOHN PERRY, Custodian
KAREN WILSON, Coordinator of Food Ministries
ANDREW WOLFE, Pastor
BEN B. BARNES, Pastor Emeritus
SUSAN ULMER, Pastor
Feathers For A Feast
Pluck a turkey and help provide a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need. Turkeys are on the bulletin
board in the Fellowship Hall. Please return items to church by Sunday, November 23, 2014. Items
should be in the original package and not cooked.
Thanksgiving with Your Church Family
Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday, November 23, 2014 for our annual Thanksgiving lunch. We
will have worship at 9am and 11am with Sunday school at 10am. Following the 11am worship service
we will gather in the Fellowship Hall and in the Wesley Building for our Thanksgiving fellowship. The
church will provide turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and beverages. All that we ask you to
do is bring your favorite side dish or dessert for others to enjoy and have a great time celebrating our
blessings.
Two Advent Opportunities
During Advent you will have the opportunity to give poinsettias, which will be placed in our Sanctuary,
in honor or in memory of loved ones or you may give a gift to our Christmas Mission Offering in honor
or in memory of loved ones. This offering will be divided between Great Day of Service, UMVIM Trip
and Rural Mission. If you would like to order a poinsettia or give to our Christmas Mission Offering,
please fill out the attached form. Poinsettias are $12.00 each. Deadline to order poinsettias is
November 17, 2014.
West Street Update
Initial Cost, September 2010
Amount Borrowed
Debt as of 06/01/2014
Amount Contributed and Paid on Principal Since 06/01/2014
Mortgage Payments Made since 06/01/2014
Amount Owed as of 11/09/2014
$273,750.00
$216,000.00
$ 96,976.52
$ 23,494.51
$ 6,738.29
$ 66,743.72
We continue to need your help to retire this debt. All money contributed to the West Street Fund
is applied to the principal. Please make your check payable to CSUMC and designate West Street
Fund.