Assisting During Worship Today 8:30 AM Service 9:50 AM Service Marilyn Imber 11:15 AM Service Gina Bratton Greeters David Webber Kate Sullivan Connie Schubert Paul Schubert Tom Bratton Jeannie Ring Ushers Jeff Frank Mary Jo Frank Jim Barthol Geri Ritchie Doug Edwards Mary Edwards John Maynard Richard Bain Lori Rademaker Don Rademaker Erica McNair Martin McNair Shuttle Drivers Dave & Vicki Aeschliman Harry Drury Welcome Center Mary Layher Coffee Hours Rick & Cathy Fitzgerald (All are welcome to fellowship in the Atrium between services.) Dexter UMC Birthdays this week: Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Joan Hoeft Jillianne Hook Olympia Taheri Robert Knight Ken Durrant Cheryl Vogel Kathryn Aeschliman Aidan Zeglis Abigail Dobry Samuel Coffer Diana Leadley Not listed? We may not have you in our records. Alayna Schweda-Campbell Megan Rademaker Frank Schramm Debbie Koch Jane Hamilton Mark Featherly Emma Godfrey Gabriel Dobry Zariah Kipke Adam Stoll Maggie Kaercher Carole Laird Dexter UMC – Weekly Reader Today – • Visit the Atrium, get a cup of coffee & donut hole (or healthier snack), then take a stroll to see what other opportunities are available to you • Open Prayer Time in the Chapel during 2nd service, all are welcome • Welcome to our New Members, during our 3rd service This Week – • Wed. Nov. 26th – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, 7 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church (3430 Dover Street); Pastor Denise Kasischke will deliver the message • Thurs. Nov. 27th & Fri. Nov. 28th – Dexter UMC Office closed for Thanksgiving • Sun. Nov. 30th – Hanging of the Greens, 12:30 PM in the Atrium & Sanctuary • Mon. Dec. 1st & Tues. Dec. 2nd – Advent by Candlelight, registration online Planning Ahead – • Dec. 11th – Special Christmas Dinner, 5:30–6:30 PM in the Atrium, featuring Prime Rib & Chicken Cordon Bleu, Reservations required, call (734.646.9790) • Sat., Feb. 28th – Habitat for Humanity Dinner & Silent Auction, 4:30 PM until 7 PM in Newkirk Hall & the Atrium November 23, 2014 Last Sunday after Pentecost DEXTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7643 Huron River Drive, Dexter, MI 48130 Office: 734.426.8480; [email protected] Visit our website at www.dexterumc.org Church Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 AM – 4 PM (Friday, Pastors day off) Fri. 9 AM – 1 PM Blessed Binds Bookstore: Open Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM For special orders or more information: [email protected] Prayer is to your soul as blood is to your heart! Our Chapel, located in the Ed. Bldg., is available most weekday mornings to all in need of a quiet & lovely place for prayer. O u r M i s s i o n : “ L o v e Go d , L o ve P e o p l e , S e rve t h e W o r l d , fo r J e s u s C h r i s t . ” 8:30AM Order of Worship “We have come to worship him” – Matthew 2:2 Please silence your cell phones & pagers. Gathering Music * Hymn of Praise “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Call To Worship #881 #140 v. 1, 2, 3 The Apostles' Creed, Traditional Version “Gloria Patri” # 70 Congregational Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer words on front screen Blessing for the Operation Christmas Child Boxes Children’s Moment Pastor Denise Kasischke A Time of Giving Offertory Offertory Response “Now Thank We All Our God” #102 v. 1, 2, 3 A Time of Proclamation Dr. Matthew J. Hook Psalm 51 “Convergence” Hymn of Commitment Presenting our Commitment Cards at the Altar “Come, Ye Thankful People Come” Benediction & Postlude #694 v. 1, 2, 3, 4 OUR NURSERY is available for infants up thru preschool. Rocking chairs & our CRY ROOM are located in the rear of the Sanctuary. Liturgists: 8:30 9:50 11:15 Pastor Denise Kasischke Pastor Tom Snyder Pastor Steve Bringardner & Jeremy Hannich Worship Choir Director: Marlene Inman Musicians (8:30): Elsi Sly, Gordon Darr 9:50 AM & 11:15 AM Worship Praise Band A Time of Worship & Prayer * “Blessed be Your Name”, “Break Every Chain”, “Your Great Name”, “Come Ye thankful People Come” Reception of New Members (11:15) I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And 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, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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. * O u r M i s s i o n : L o v e Go d , L o v e P e o p l e , S e r v e t h e W o r l d , f o r J e s u s C h r i s t . Worship Leader (2nd & 3rd): Louis Smith A Time of Giving Offertory Praise Band A Time of Proclamation “Convergence” Dr. Matthew J. Hook Psalm 51 Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer words on front screen Blessing for the Operation Christmas Child Boxes A Time of Response Presenting our Commitment Cards at the Altar Praise Band OUR NURSERY is available during worship services for infants thru 3 years. ROCKING CHAIRS & CRY ROOM are located in the rear of the Sanctuary. * 9:50 AM – Sunday School, 3-years – 5th grade, start in the education wing 11:15 AM – Kids (4-years thru 10 years), meet the W3 leader in the back. Adults, pick up your children in The Loft, upper level education wing after the service. Sermon Notes: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Christmas Poinsettias If you would like to help decorate the sanctuary with a gift of a Poinsettia honoring or in memory of someone special, please complete the form below. Each plant will be $16. Make your check out to Dexter United Methodist Church “Flower Fund,” attach your check to your sheet and place in the offering plate or leave in the church office. You may also mail them to the church office. (7643 Huron River Drive, Dexter, MI 48130) Christmas Poinsettias If you would like to help decorate the sanctuary with a gift of a Poinsettia honoring or in memory of someone special, please complete the form below. Each plant will be $16. Make your check out to Dexter United Methodist Church “Flower Fund,” attach your check to your sheet and place in the offering plate or leave in the church office. You may also mail them to the church office. (7643 Huron River Drive, Dexter, MI 48130) The deadline for ordering is Sunday, December 7th. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, December 7th. Given by Given by In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In honor of In honor of In honor of In honor of Number of plants ordered Amount enclosed $ Number of plants ordered Amount enclosed $ Take Home Reminder: Christmas Plants we ordered # of Christmas Poinsettia ordered Please retain as a reminder of your order; flowers may be picked up after the final Christmas Eve service or on the following Sunday morning after worship services. Take Home Reminder: Christmas Plants we ordered # of Christmas Poinsettia ordered Please retain as a reminder of your order; flowers may be picked up after the final Christmas Eve service or on the following Sunday morning after worship services. – 2015 Pledge Card Name ______________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________ Mobile Phone _________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________ My total annual pledge for the 2015 Budget is $___________________. I intend to give this amount over the course of the year by giving $_____________ every WEEK MONTH QUARTER YEAR (Circle One) I prefer to give by placing my contributions in the offering plate on Sunday morning. having my contributions automatically withdrawn from my bank account. online contributions via the Dexter UMC website. (Please see reverse side for details on using this option.) other Automatic Withdrawal of Offerings This alternative method of giving has been established for Dexter United Methodist Church through Chelsea State Bank. There is no cost to you or the church for using this service, and you do not have to have an account with CSB – the funds will simply be transferred from your current checking or savings account at your bank to the Dexter UM Church account at Chelsea State Bank. If you would like to begin using this auto withdrawal then please fill out this form completely. Example from a personal check: (Bank Routing #) (Your Account #) (Check #) :041200089: 12121212121212: 1234 Please withdraw from my SAVINGS / CHECKING account. (Circle One) My Bank is _____________________________________________________________(Bank Name). My Bank Routing Number is ____________________________________________. (9 Digit Number). My Account Number is __________________________________________________________. My Dexter UM Church Envelope Number is ________________. I understand that this service will commence on _____________________(Start Date); and will remain in effect until ___________________(Stop Date). I authorize Chelsea State Bank, on behalf of Dexter United Methodist Church, to withdraw $_______________(Amount) once per WEEK / MONTH from my account. _________________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________ PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE Guaranteed to increase your joy and decrease your shopping stress this Christmas…Gifts Unto Others provides a catalog chock full of non-commercial gifts for all gift-giving occasions. When you choose to donate one of the gift options in the Gifts Unto Others catalog, you will get a personalized greeting card, with a design appropriate for the occasion, for you to send/give to the person(s) you are honoring. The personalized greeting card will include the name of the person you are giving to, a description of the gift, and your name. Guaranteed to increase your joy and decrease your shopping stress this Christmas…Gifts Unto Others provides a catalog chock full of non-commercial gifts for all gift-giving occasions. When you choose to donate one of the gift options in the Gifts Unto Others catalog, you will get a personalized greeting card, with a design appropriate for the occasion, for you to send/give to the person(s) you are honoring. The personalized greeting card will include the name of the person you are giving to, a description of the gift, and your name. Examples of gifts in the Gifts Unto Others catalog: winter coat for a child at Alpha House, sight-saving cataract surgery for a person in Afghanistan, a back-to-school kit through Faith In Action for a local child in need, nails for the next Habitat for Humanity house, support for Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti. Examples of gifts in the Gifts Unto Others catalog: winter coat for a child at Alpha House, sight-saving cataract surgery for a person in Afghanistan, a back-to-school kit through Faith In Action for a local child in need, nails for the next Habitat for Humanity house, support for Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti. - - Location of catalogs and order forms: On-line version on the church website www.dexterumc.org under Missions or pick up a paper copy at the Gifts Unto Others table in the Atrium. Ways to order: By email at [email protected] with payment due when picking up the cards or by dropping your order form and payment in the Gifts Unto Others mailbox by the church office or mailing the order form and payment to the church. By using Gifts Unto Others, you can turn birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and other gift-giving occasions into opportunities to witness Christ by helping others via your donations to community, national, and international charitable organizations. These gifts touch many hearts: the ones who give and receive the gifts, and those who benefit from the donations. Questions? Call Susan Powers (734.994.5658). - - Location of catalogs and order forms: On-line version on the church website www.dexterumc.org under Missions or pick up a paper copy at the Gifts Unto Others table in the Atrium. Ways to order: By email at [email protected] with payment due when picking up the cards or by dropping your order form and payment in the Gifts Unto Others mailbox by the church office or mailing the order form and payment to the church. By using Gifts Unto Others, you can turn birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and other gift-giving occasions into opportunities to witness Christ by helping others via your donations to community, national, and international charitable organizations. These gifts touch many hearts: the ones who give and receive the gifts, and those who benefit from the donations. Questions? Call Susan Powers (734.994.5658). Dexter UMC Pastoral & Ministry Staff Dr. Matt Hook, senior pastor, [email protected] Rev. Steve Bringardner, pastor of discipleship & care; [email protected] Tom Snyder, pastor of missions & small group life; [email protected] Denise Kasischke, pastor of children & family ministries; [email protected] Jeremy Hannich, HS youth & college ministries; [email protected] Sheralyn Sherrill, MS youth ministries; [email protected] The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of June Huddleston by her son Richard & Juli Huddleston & family. Prayers & Concerns Vernita Gilkey ♥ Phyl Christman ♥ Bridget Star ♥ Dean Birk ♥ Mike McCalla ♥Bob Knickerbocker ♥ Fred Model ♥ Mazie Bell ♥ Dee & Paul Wensel ♥ Ermil Jones ♥ Brett Talbott ♥ Jan Alford ♥ Dave Kieft ♥ Linda Thiel ♥ Kim Lomax ♥ Anne Kapela ♥ Dana Zahn ♥ Diane Schumann ♥ Pi Yau Lin ♥ Doug Sexton ♥ Baby Noah LaRosa ♥ Christian Russell ♥ Judy McIntosh ♥ Meg & Elka ♥ Bethany Penzien Chall ♥ Kelly Christman ♥ Recently experienced the loss of a loved one Gail Girbach in the death of her mother (Rena Girbach) on Nov. 14th. Ron Austin & family in the death of his wife and our former associate pastor (Rev. Anna Marie Austin) on Nov. 13th. * Names remain on our Prayer Requests & Concerns list for 4 weeks. To return someone’s name for an additional 4 weeks, contact Cathy ([email protected]) in the office. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:50 AM – Bible study primarily for singles in Rm 206, 2nd floor Ed. Bldg., watching Ray VanderLaan’s six week series on discipleship entitled With All Your Heart. This week’s lesson is “By Every Word” 9:50 AM – Big God Story for Grown-Ups meets in Rm 207 9:50 AM – Church & Society – We’ll discuss “Science, the Bible and the Creation Stories” during 2nd service today in Rm. 203-204. Jeff and Mary Jo Frank will lead the session based on Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, a book and video by United Methodist pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton. Church & Society will not meet Nov. 30th. 9:50 AM – Explorer’s Bible Study “Making Sure of the Truth” in the Conference Room, 1st floor Ed. Bldg., led by Leigh Hook. 11:15 AM – Deep Foundations—Exploring Theology for Life, this study aims to dig deep into scripture and in a systematic way tie together the Biblical text, Christian teachings, and our purpose and meaning as Christians. The study, while deep in nature, will always be rooted with a focus on application to life, faith, and calling. Aimed at 30-40 something men interested in wrestling through their faith; led by Matthew Niermann. Class meets in Rm 205, 2nd floor Ed. Bldg. 11:15 AM – Catching Fire, Becoming Flame, adult study on Spiritual Formation based on the book written by Fr. Albert Haase; led by Crystal Niermann. Class meets in Rm 207, 2nd floor Ed. Bldg. All are welcome to join the study at any time. Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Program – Gifts are due back on Sunday, December 14th.Thank you for your support of the Angel Tree Mission Project. If you want to help, please contact Terry Walters (734.426.4983). Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be Wed. Nov. 26th at 7PM at St. Joseph Village Church, 3430 Dover (4th & Dover). This year’s preacher will be Pastor Denise Kasischke. The offering will go to Dexter Family Services to support Christmas Baskets. Announcements & Prayer Requests Sunday, Sunday, November June 22, 23, 2014 2014 O u r M i s s i o n : “Love God, Love People, Serve the Wor ld, for Jesus Christ” Our Welcome Center is located in the Atrium. If you are new to this congregation, stop by for a welcome bag filled with goodies and more information about Dexter UMC. For Our Children Pastor Denise, [email protected] 9:50 AM – Sunday School (3-years thru 5th grade) in the Ed. Bldg. 11:30 AM –Worship, Wonder and the Word “W3” (4 thru 10 years) in The Loft, upper level of the Ed. Bldg. Kid’s Choir (3rd thru 5th), 10:50 – 11:30 AM with Marlene Inman For Our Youth Jeremy Hannich, [email protected] (9th – 12th) Sheralyn Sherrill, [email protected] (6th – 8th) 9:50 AM – MS & HS Sunday School (6th thru 12th) in The Edge, Middle Schoolers meet in the lower level, High Schoolers meet on the main floor. The Edge Youth Groups – (most Sundays) for Middle School and High School youth from 5 PM – 7:30 PM in The Edge. (For updates, visit http://www.edgelive.org/) We are looking for PAID NURSERY WORKERS to join our Nursery staff, which can include Thursday, Saturday & Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings. This position may expand as our programming and childcare needs continue to grow. If you want to be part of changing a young person’s life, contact Pastor Denise Kasischke ([email protected]). Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection Week times remaining are: Sun, Nov. 23rd 8:30 AM - 2 PM; Mon, Nov. 24th 9 AM - 11 AM. Good Things to Know at Dexter UMC… • Advent by Candlelight, an evening of fellowship for adult women, will be Mon. Dec. 1st and Tues. Dec. 2nd. Online registration has begun, visit our website to sign up to host a table or come as a guest. • Our church now has a hearing assist system. You can pick up a self-adjusting headset in the Narthex. • Enjoy our door to door shuttle service, from 7:45 AM to 12:30 PM between the Dexter Mill and church. Drivers are needed for: 1st Sunday (10-12:30), 3rd Sunday (7:30-10:30) and 5th Sunday (10:3012:30). Contact Linda Dobry (734.834.9626 or [email protected]) to volunteer your time. • We were created for relationships and Christian community. It takes commitment, intentionality, grace, and love. To join a home group, visit the connections table or contact Tom Snyder ([email protected]) or Tami Rummel ([email protected]). Prayers for our Men & Women Serving in the Military ♦ Andre Roman Marshall ♦ Cole Hatch ♦ Dave Imber ♦ Garrett Schmäler ♦Jacob Reisinger ♦ Joe Keene ♦ John Maybon ♦ Julie Wiles & Lynette Wiles ♦ Keith Black ♦ Matt Hattie ♦ Ryan Fike ♦ STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE 2014 Offering Summary – thru October 2014 2013 Actual Income 2014 Year to date 2014 Need to date $778,033 $865,132 $858,140 Average Attendance in October was 475, on Nov. 16th attendance was 522 (138, 287, 97). We’ve taken a bite out of malaria! Thank you church family, we have collected $4,523, almost halfway to our goal of $10,000 for Imagine No Malaria. If you want to make a donation, please write INM in the memo of your contributions. Every $10 donation saves a life. Want to learn more? Visit www.imaginenomalaria.org. The results are in...this year members of Dexter UMC raised over $9,000 for Crop Walk. The monies go to feeding programs, water well development and other ministries to help people around the world. A portion of the funds are given to Faith-in-Action to help those in need right here in our Dexter community. Thanks to those who helped, and especially Barb Locks for her leadership Faith in Action Food Pantry Needs – As you enter the church, please notice the food hampers for the collection of groceries that are donated weekly to our local food pantry run by Faith in Action. The needs of the pantry change weekly and the volume of those who need assistance continues to grow. Currently the greatest needs include: cocoa, coffee, brownie mix, frosting, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, less than 5 pound bags of flour, sugar, canned chili, sloppy joe mix, canned fruit of all kinds, Chef Boyardee cans, pizza crust mix and sauce, pasta sauce, liquid soap and body cleaning lotion. Consider contributing to this local need. ATTENTION All Supporters of our Veterans and Soldiers – Please recognize the Veterans around us by thanking them individually for helping to keep our country strong and safe! We will again be collecting clothing for our homeless vets during the month of November. The clothing drive will run through Friday, Nov. 28th. Please bring any of the following items for our Clothing Drive: * New or gently used coats, blue jeans, shoes, belts, shirts (large to 2X sizes). * New only: T-shirts or undershirts, (both in sizes large to 2X), socks and shorts Collection tubs can be found on the east side entrance to our Narthex. Please contact Jean Klark ([email protected], 426.8598) if you have questions. Thanks for your continued support of those who have given much to protect our country and our freedoms. Adult Studies Fresh Start, the Women's Storying Group: Come join us as we look at Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. We meet Wednesdays, 7PM – 8:30PM, in Rm 207 of the Ed. Bldg. Come visit! Call Carol White for details (734.433.1920). Men’s Storytelling Bible Study – Learn how to lead others to Jesus by sharing stories from the Bible. Wednesdays at 7 PM in Rm 203/204 – Ed. Bldg. Contact Eric Knisely (475.2161) or Mike McCalla (255.8860) or just come for a visit. DivorceCare, an ongoing 13-week seminar and support group (thru 12/17) for those experiencing divorce and separation can be joined at any point. We meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM in the Atrium. You will be welcomed and helped to traverse the difficult journey of separation/divorce. For more information, contact Linda Vander Haagen (734.741.8583). Volunteer and Other Opportunities Drivers with Commercial Licenses (P Endorsement) are needed for our new bus. The bus will be used for youth events like retreats, camping, lake days, and SOS or adult events such as Red Bird mission trips or CASS Corridor in Detroit. We are looking for volunteers to support the NEW BABIES MINISTRY by providing meals to families adjusting to life with newborns (very occasional involvement). To help with this ministry, please contact Jen Miceli ([email protected]). COFFEE FELLOWSHIP – If you love the smell of fresh-brewed coffee in the morning, please consider joining the coffee hour ministry team. We could use 3-4 additional two-person teams to host the coffee hours between Sunday-morning services. It’s a great way to meet people and provides a great opportunity for fellowship. Contact Rick Fitzgerald (734.355.1329 or [email protected]). Did You Know… • Pastor Denise will be preaching at this year’s Thanksgiving Service? The service will be held Wednesday, November 26 at 7 PM, St. Joseph Village Church, 3430 Dover (4th & Dover). • We now have healthier snack alternatives available at the coffee hour? If you have a passion for healthier food options, please consider providing for a Sunday, call Cathy Fitzgerald (734.255.9392). Cost per week is around $20. • We have raised over $4,523 for Imagine No Malaria? We are almost halfway to our goal; if you would like to contribute, please note “Imagine No Malaria” in the memo section of your check. Thank you. • Kim Lim is our new volunteer Financial Secretary? If you have questions, contact her at [email protected]. • The Dexter UMC Pastor’s Benevolence Fund is used to assist people in our church & community who have immediate need? This fund is used often, so any gifts to support this ministry are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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