Week of October 2nd, 2022
DOUGLASS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Bulletin for the Week of October 2nd, 2022
17th Sunday after Pentecost
Order of Service
Welcome/Announcements
Prelude
Opening Prayer
Hymn of Praise: #452 – “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (All Verses)
Call to Worship:
Leader: We gather, as God’s people, bringing our fears and pain, knowing that when our spirits have grown cold,
PEOPLE: God rekindles the gift of faith in us.
Leader: We gather, as God’s people, hanging our broken hearts on the branches of the tree of life, knowing that while friends may turn against us,
PEOPLE: God transforms enemies into sisters and brothers.
Leader: We gather, as God’s people, hungering for healing and hope, knowing that even when life is no picnic,
PEOPLE: God prepares a feast for us.
Contemporary Song: “Mighty to Save” by Ben Fielding
Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory/Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving
New Testament Reading: Luke 17: 5-10
Leader: The Word of God for the people of God
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God
Gloria Patri: UMH #70
The Word Proclaimed with Pastor Janet: “Faith Bigger than a Mustard Seed”
Holy Communion: Music & Breaking the Bread
Closing Hymn: UMH #374 – “Standing on the Promises”
Benediction
Announcements & Community Events
Bible Study & Sunday School: Join us Tuesday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Community Wednesday Night Dinner: We will have another exciting menu on Wednesday, Oct. 5th at 5:30 p.m. Join us, bring a dish, as we look forward to the fellowship and a lovely meal.
Admin Council Meeting: A busy Wed. evening as we will hold our council meeting at 6:30 p.m. We finalize the paperwork for the charge conference and the 2023 budget.
United Women in Faith: They will be hosting a meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8th at 9:00 a.m. They are gearing up for Christmas Around Town.
Camp Horizon: They are celebrating their 75th anniversary. A celebration will be held at the camp from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Inspiration Lodge.
Charge Conference: Augusta UMC will be hosting the area charge conference on Sunday, Oct. 23rd at 2:00 p.m.
United Women in Faith Annual Meeting: Burden UMC will be hosting this event on Saturday, Oct. 29th at 8:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registrations forms are in the lobby.
Trunk or Treat: Join in the fun with a costume and hand out candies on Saturday, October 29th in downtown Douglass from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m.
Birthdays:
Moe Gillaspie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-02
Hunter Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-03
Terry Althouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-06
Russell Kutz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-08
Hazel Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-08
Kathy Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-08
Genny Livengood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-09
Anniversaries:
None Noted
Serving You Today:
Pastor: Janet Sutter
Liturgist: Dean Lindteigen
Pianist: Cathy Wiedeman