DEDICATION OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD
Prayer of Dedication
As we celebrate the many wonders in our lives, we give you thanks and praise,
O God. Open our mouths, open our hearts that our lives may show forth your praise.
Transform these offerings into gifts of wonder and glorious deeds, that all may see the
light of your love, leading us to abundant life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory duet
Spirit of the Living God
Joanna Langerak, piano
DOXOLOGY 95
November 9, 2014
9:15 am
GATHERING
HYMN #2130
PRELUDE
CARILLON CHOIR
Stand Up and Bless the Lord
All Creatures of Our God and King
St. Michael
arr. Hal Hopson
UNISON PRAYER
We gather this day to listen for God’s ancient truths, stories of wisdom passed down
through the ages. We gather this day to listen for Christ’s ongoing call, challenging words
shared from generation to generation. We gather this day to listen for the Spirit’s
movement, the wind of change that pushes us into new dimensions of truth and
discipleship. Speak to us, O God, that we may hear your truth, both ancient and new.
Amen.
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
All Things Bright and Beautiful
CHILDREN’S MOMENT (Children, ages 4 to 8 years old, may leave for Bible Times)
ANTHEM
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Matthew 25:1-13
Rev. Dr. Peter LeValley
Keep on Rollin’
SENDING FORTH
SHARING AND PRAYING
KINGS KIDS
Gospel Lesson page 28
SERMON
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Choose this day to sing with joy.
We give thanks and praise to God!
Choose this day to love and serve.
We rejoice in Christ’s call in our lives!
Choose this day to worship God.
We gather to worship and pray as we commit ourselves to keep rolling on in ministry.
*HYMN #662
SEEKING THE WORD OF GOD
SCRIPTURE READING
Flowers of the Field
Danne Farrell, Bagpiper
(This time is provided for you to prayerfully enter into worship)
Kelvingrove
The Summons
WELCOME
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
FRIENDSHIP PADS
*Indicates please stand in body or spirit. Congregational Responses are in bold.
Sy Miller
*HYMN #555
Forward Through the Ages
St. Geertrude
*BENEDICTION
Keep awake, for darkness is all around!
May our hearts shine with God’s love.
Keep awake, for the world is in constant need!
May we see and respond where Christ calls us to serve.
Go forth, embraced by God’s love, enfolded in Christ’s peace, enlivened by the Holy Spirit.
CHORAL RESPONSE
POSTLUDE
Peace, Peace; God's Wonderful Peace
W. Runyan
Going Home
Danne Farrell, Bagpiper
A special thank you to Danne Farrell, bagpiper, Joanna Langerak, pianist, and the King’s Kids
for sharing their musical talents with us today.
The bagpipe music is in loving memory of my father, Donald W. Paterson, given by Wendy.
ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP TODAY:
Head Usher:
Liturgist:
Announcements:
Acolytes:
Early Bible Times:
Late Bible Times:
Jean Schnirel
Rich LaBend
Lee Ann Vogt
Maddie Andrus & Kayla Boron
Marci O’Brien
Kathy Swenson
PRAYER CONCERNS:
Robert Austin at Kenmore Mercy
Chris Pawelski at Buffalo General
Marsha LaMorte at DeGraf Rehab
Ellie Benzel at Wynwood
Braedon Luke at CPC West Seneca
Gail Klaus Bill at Delaware Rehab
at home:
Bill Fishback, Brian Martin
Kathy Small, Lucy Tschachtli
THE FLOWERS ON THE REMEMBRANCE TABLE
are in honor of Barb Weaver.
“Happy Birthday” from your,
kids, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren.
THE PINK ROSE ON THE REMEMBRANCE TABLE
is in honor of Rita Thurston who is celebrating her
95th birthday on November 13, 2014.
WE EXTEND OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
to the family of Ann Hazel, who died on
November 1, 2014. A Memorial Service for Ann
was held Saturday, November 8, 2014.
WE ALSO EXTEND OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
to the family of Lillian Hodgson who died on
November 4, 2014. A Memorial Service for
Lillian is being planned.
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.
Those who believe in me, even though they die,
will live. And, everyone who lives
and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25, 26
SARA'S MINISTRY is selling BonTon Booklets
($5.00) good for Nov. 14-15. Proceeds support
CornerStone Manor & the Tonawanda's YWCA
Our Faithfulness in Resourcing Ministry
1. Needed to Date:
$258,927
2. Offering to Date:
$239,645
3. Needed for full Ministry Shares: $284,095
STEWARDSHIP & FAMILY LIFE CENTER
CELEBRATION
Please join us for our Stewardship & Family Life
Center Celebration today between services.
Thanks to all who have contributed. We look
forward to attaining our goal & celebrating the full
completion of our Family Life Center. Please be
sure you have given us your dedication.
PLEDGE CARDS for 2015 may be picked up in
the back of the Sanctuary. Please return them next
Sunday, placing them in the model of Kenmore
UMC in the back of the Sanctuary or mail them to
the church office. Thank You!
SENECA ST is in desperate need of coats for
children and infants. Can you help?
New UMW Program! Order gift cards from 100’s
of retailers. Use for gifts, or for purchasing gifts or
everyday purchases. Forms and info are available in
the library. Orders taken today will be delivered on
11/16. Or order on 11/23 for 11/30 delivery.
COOKIES & ADDRESSES FOR SERVICEMEN are due on November 30 - please plan on
baking those Chocolate Chip Cookies!
OUR CHURCH CONFERENCE at Pendleton
Center is next Sunday, November 16: worship at
3:30 pm and business at 4:30 pm. All are welcome!
OPERATION MAGIC PENNY - We, in the Asbury Wing, are saving up our pennies to purchase a
goat for our friends overseas. To that end, the Children will be taking a loose change offering next
Sunday, Nov. 16th for Heifer International. Thank
you for helping with our mission!
CENTRAL CITY CAFÉ—Donate frozen turkeys
anytime up till Nov. 11th, after that please bring in
thawed turkeys by November 17th.
"The SAMARITAN MINISTRY TEAM
thanks all those who baked cookies, packed bags,
delivered and visited our shut-ins this past weekend. Your love and caring outreach was much
appreciated."
ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING 11:00 am
Worship, 12:00 noon Thanksgiving meal. We need
your help for our THANKSGIVING MEAL.
Donations of food or your service may be noted on
the board in the back of the sanctuary. Please sign
up today! Help those who are alone experience
Thanks-giving by your gift! If you know anyone
alone or in need, have them call 875-5091.
Just go to Kenmore
United Methodist Church
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Peter W. LeValley
Pastoral Associate
Deacon Bonnie M. LeValley
Pastor for Pastoral Care
Rev. Dr. Donald L. Weaver
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Eldon Snyder
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Jeremy Loucks
Cherub Choir Director
Muriel Small
Crib Room Attendant
Karen Batchen
Praise Band Leaders
Chris Moyer & Carrie Truesdell
Leann Metz
Organist/Choirmaster
Marilyn Obermeyer
Robert Austin
APM Services
Amy Goudy
Church/Financial Secretary
Judy Melia
Children’s Ministry Coordinator Treasurer
The Mission and Vision of Kenmore UMC
is to be a Fruitful Congregation for Jesus Christ through our:
Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development,
Risk Taking Mission & Service, and Extravagant Generosity.
CHILDREN
CHILDREN: Worship & Bible Times
Today’s message is based on: Matthew 25:13
“Give Me Oil in My Lamp”
9:15 am - 12:30 pm Crib & Toddler Care available in the nursery
S U N D A Y S CH O O L at K enm o re UM C
Discover: God Creation Self Church
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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WOMEN’S RETREAT Fri-Sat. Nov. 21 –22 at
the Methodist House at the Chautauqua Institute.
We’ll share the Friendship Of Women. All women
are invited to attend. Registration forms may be
found on the piano in the library.
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32 Landers Rd,
Kenmore NY 14217
website: kenmoreumc.org
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: 875-5091 Fax: 875-5092
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH GROUPS:
Asbury Building and the Third Floor
ADULT GROUPS:
All classes are invited to the
Stewardship & Family Life Center Celebration
in our new Family Life Center
Our regular classes will resume next week, as follows:
CORINTHIAN CLASS - Parlor
HORIZON CLASS - Fellowship Hall
REFLECTIONS CLASS - Pilgrim Room
CrossROADS - Retreat Room
Today, all groups will meet in our Family Life Center.
(Ushers will be happy to direct you.)
SundayNovember 9, 2014
9:15am►Early Worship Service
10:30am►Stewardship & Family Life Center
Celebration
10:30am►Sunday School
11:30am►Late Worship Service
6:30pm►Middlers 3
6:30pm►NeXT STeP 3
Monday November 10, 2014
7:30pm►Carillon Choir 3
Tuesday November 11, 2014
Veterans Day Office Closed
10:00am►Kenmore Garden Club FH
7:15pm►SPRC Mtg R
Wednesday November 12, 2014
9:00am►Staff Prayer Time
10:30am►Pastor at Wynwood
11:00am►Inner Circle O
1:00pm►Upper Room Study P
7:00pm►Share the Spirit Singers P
7:01pm►Jugglers FLC
8:30pm►AA FH
Thursday November 13, 2014
10:00am►Priscilla Circle - O
7:00pm►Chess Club FH
7:30pm►Chancel Choir P
FridayNovember 14, 2014
9:00am►Craftsmen Club
9:00am►Piecemakers FH
Saturday November 15, 2014
Youth Turkey bake K
9:30am►Caregivers R
10:01am►Jugglers FLC
12:00pm►Private Gathering P
Sunday November 16, 2014
9:15am►Early Worship Service
10:30am►Sunday School
11:30am►Late Worship Service
3:30pm►Church Conference at Pendleton Center
6:30pm►NeXT STeP 3