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DOUGLASS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bulletin for the Week of October 17th, 2021

The 21st Sunday After Pentecost & Laity Sunday

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Order of Service

Announcements: Sheryl Brotton

Acolyte: Cari Back

Prelude:  “In The Garden” – Performed By: Wayne Bowman

Welcome/ Opening Prayer – Bill Brotton

Hymn of Praise: UMH #707 – “Hymn of Promise” (Verses 1,2,3)

Call to Worship: Given By: Sheryl Brotton
Leader: We gather today to worship the One who created us,
PEOPLE: The One who calls us,
Leader: The One who equips us,
PEOPLE: The One who loves us without end. With joyful
hearts, let us worship God.

The Children’s Time – Given by: Sheryl Brotton

Contemporary Hymn – “Who Am I?” by Casting Crowns

Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community – Lead by: Larry Darter

Prayers of Celebration & Concerns – Larry Darter

The Lord’s Prayer

Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings – Offertory Music performed by Cari Back

Doxology

Prayer of Thanksgiving – Given By: Dee Moran

New Testament Reading: Acts 19:15 – Given By: Ev Bowman

Leader: The Word of God for the people of God
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God

Gloria Patri

The Word Proclaimed: “Who Are We?” – Presented By: Larry Darter

Closing Hymn: UMH #357 – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” (Verse 1-All, Verse 2-Cari, Verse 3-Women, Verse 4-Wayne, Verse 5- Men, Verse 6- All)

Benediction – Given By: Glenda Lindteigen

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Announcements & Community Events

Bible Study: Please join us each Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Sunday School: Please join us for classes each Sunday at 10 a.m.

Liturgist: Please sign the sheet in the Lobby if you are available to be a liturgist.

Laity Sunday: Special thanks to all who helped with the service today. Your gifts to share with the congregation were most appreciated.

Finance Committee Meeting: A meeting is today immediately following the service. We will be setting the budget for 2022 and reviewing the year-to-date finances.

Wednesday Community Dinner: Thanks to all who helped make this event happen and serve the needs of our community. Please join us on Wednesday for another great evening of fellowship.

TEFAP: If you can help with the TEFAP program on Saturday, October 23rd, please let Genevieve know.

Leola Little’s 90th Birthday Reception: The family invites everyone to join in the celebration on Saturday, October 23rd from 2:00-4:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

You are STRONGER than you know
More CAPABLE than you ever dreamed
And you are LOVED more than you could possibly imagine!

Charge Conference: It will be hosted at Augusta UMC at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 24th.

Birthdays:

Teri Shurtz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-22
Logan Nispel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Anniversaries:

Holly & Johnnie Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20

Serving You Today:

Bill & Sheryl Brotton, Wayne & Ev Bowman, Larry Darter Cari Back, Dee Moran, Glenda Lindteigen
Pianist: Brook Roberts (prerecorded)

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