Faith United Methodist Church
305 Freeport Street, Delmont, PA 15626
Pastor – Rev. Dr. Ronald W. Raptosh
Ministers –the Entire Congregation
Sharing Christ’s Love Through Faith
November 22, 2015
8:00 AM ~ Sunday Worship ~ 10:15 AM
Sunday School for all ages ~ 9:00 AM
Christ the King Sunday
Welcome! Your presence makes our church family complete!
Family/Thanksgiving/Stewardship Sunday
GATHERING MUSIC
INFORMAL MOMENTS
Announcements & Concerns Registration of Attendance
(Please pass the Registration Pad to end of pew and back again and see who’s sitting next to you!)
We’re glad you joined us for worship! Let us know how we may serve you. Please tear off the lower portion
of the Welcome Card, located in the pew racks, fill it out and place it in the offering plate. You may keep the
upper portion of the card as a gift bookmark.
Good Morning Parents! When the need arises, remember we do have the availability of a “cry room” for you
and your little one (Room 6 behind the sanctuary) where you are still able to see and hear the service and may
continue to be a part of our worship service. Also, activity bags are available for use during the service. You
may pick up an activity bag in the Usher’s Room. Please return the bag to the Usher’s Room for the next child
to use. Thank You!
GATHERING AND ADORATION
PRELUDE
*CHIMES
Setting our hearts for worship
*CALL TO WORSHIP
(Adapted from Psalm 116:12-14, 17)
Leader: What shall we return to the LORD for all his bounty to us?
People: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.
Leader: We will pay our vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
People: We will offer to God a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the
Lord.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
For the Beauty of the Earth
(Please pass your prayer request slips to the center aisle for collection by the ushers.)
No. 92
PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS
(Please be seated)
SPOKEN THANKSGIVINGS
OPENING PRAYER (In Unison)
(Psalm 65:9-13)
You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it;
the river of God is full of water;
you provide the people with grain, for so you have prepared it.
You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges,
softening it with showers, and blessing it growth.
You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness.
The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy,
the meadows clothe themselves with flocks,
the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.
Amen.
SILENT PRAYER
ORGAN MEDITATION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Leader: To all who trust him, Christ promises forgiveness of sins, fullness of
life, and, in the end, eternity in God’s heavenly home.
PASTORAL PRAYER
RESPONSE AFTER EACH PRAYER CONCERN:
Leader: Lord, in Your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer!
THE LORD’S PRAYER (In Unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON
Revelation 1:4-8
Leader: This is the Word of God! For the People of God!
People: Thanks be to God!
Pew Bible, NT pg. 245
ACTS OF PRAISE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
Give Thanks
~Arr. Llyod Larson
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
SHARING OF OUR GIFTS
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
THE OFFERING THOUGHT
Leader: In the words of Psalm 116, let us at this time offer to God a sacrifice of
thanksgiving; let us pay our vows to the Lord in the presence of his people.
(Will the ushers please come forward?)
THE OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia. Amen.
No. 94
*OFFERING PRAYER (In Unison)
From our abundance we bring these gifts,
from farm and forest, from field and factory,
from the marketplace and workplace,
from the work of our hands and the work of our minds. Amen.
*HYMN OF INSPRIATION Crown Him with Many Crowns
No. 327
PROCLAMATION
*GOSPEL LESSON
John 18:33-37
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God!
Pew Bible, NT pg. 113
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
MESSAGE
The King
~Rev. Dr. Ronald W. Raptosh
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*APOSTLES' CREED (In Unison)
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 life
everlasting. Amen.
* GLORIA PATRI
Glory Be to the Father
No. 70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN
All Creatures of Our God and King
No. 62
(If you would like to come to the chancel rail for prayer, please come)
*BENEDICTION
Leader: Whatever you do, in word or deed,
People: do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
Leader: giving thanks to God the Father through him.
And all God’s children said,
All:
Amen!
*CHIMES
(Colossians 3:17)
A moment of silence with God
(Allow God to hug you!)
*POSTLUDE
*Please stand to praise and honor God
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A rose has been placed on the altar
~In memory of Kathleen Bittner
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Family Sunday is dedicated to involve children that wish to participate and encourage families to enjoy the
entire service together. The Sonshine Time Classroom, labeled Moses Room, will be available for any child
that needs to be accompanied by their parent for use during any part of the service. Services can be heard from
a speaker located in the Jacob Room. Supplies and snacks are also available in this classroom for your
convenience.
PRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS AND SERVICE
As stewards and as members of Faith UMC, we vow to support our church with…
OUR PRAYERS – Please be in prayer this week for our Faith Church members and their immediate
families. All other prayer concerns and friends of Faith Church are prayed for on our weekly Prayer
Chain.
-Continued prayers for the people devastated by disasters.
-Pray for our members and friends serving in the military.
-Pray for wisdom, guidance and strength for President Obama.
Today’s prayer card requests will be passed along to the Prayer Chain on Monday and will be kept in prayer
during the coming week.
OUR MEMBER TO REMEMBER today Bernice Duffett. Please take a few moments to sign the greeting
card on the Action Table to wish her God’s blessings.
Please keep in prayer our friends in missions: Project Happy Feet, His HEM Thrift Store & Christian
Ministry, Connellsville Community Ministry and Wesley Health Clinic-Connellsville.
OUR GIVING IS A REFLECTION OF OUR COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST!
OUR PRESENCE ~ Our attendance for the week ending: 11/15/2015
8:00 AM Worship 52; 10:15 AM Worship 140 Total Sunday Attendance 192
Current Church Membership: 485
OUR GIVING IS A REFLECTION OF OUR COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST!
2015 Annual Operating Budget: $289,936.00
OUR GIFTS – Tithes, offerings and gifts received: Week ending 11/15/2015
NEED EACH WEEK
RECEIVED LAST WEEK
$ 5,575.00
$ 5,502.00
8/1/15-7/31/16 CAMPERSHIP GOAL: $10,000.00
RECEIVED LAST WEEK
$
54.00
NEED TO DATE
RECEIVED TO DATE
RECEIVED TO DATE
$ 250,450.00
$ 252,718.00
$ 6,366.07
TODAY’S WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
8:00 AM
Christine Hankins
Cammy Young
Holly Kwaczala
Dave Dollman
Ray & Bonnie Deem
Fred & Connie Schrag
Dave Carroll
CHURCH ORGANIST
CHORAL DIRECTOR
PIANIST
WORSHIP LEADER
GREETERS
ACOLYTES
USHERS
AUDIO
COMPUTER
SONSHINE TIME
10:15 AM
Christine Hankins
Cammy Young
Holly Kwaczala
Marilyn Burkhardt
Carol Fabrizi & Cassidy Glunt
Meagan Crawford & Annie Jones
Bill Weyel, Brogan Shick,
Rich & Pat Bush
Gary Godula
Dawn Spada
No Sonshine Time Today
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE KINGDOM
Sunday
November 22
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
Following the 2nd Service
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
Christ the King Sunday
Thanksgiving/Stewardship/Family Sunday
Worship Service
Sunday School
Acolyte training in the Sanctuary
Worship Service
Hanging of the Greens/pizza lunch served
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox collection
Community Thanksgiving Service at UCC Church
Monday
November 23
9:00 AM
6:30 PM
Shoebox collection in the fellowship hall
Boy Scouts
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:44 PM
Pioneer Club meeting in the conference room
Choir
Cantata Practice
Tuesday
November 24
Wednesday
November 25
Thursday
November 26
Thanksgiving Day
Church office closed
Friday
November 27
Church office closed
Saturday
November 28
Sunday
November 29
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
11:30AM
First Sunday of Advent
Bring A Friend Sunday
Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
CIA Youth ornament making in the fellowship hall
Reminder: the church office will be closed on Nov. 26th & 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. Please contact
Pastor Ron, at the parsonage, if you have a church emergency: 724-468-4983.
Join us for the annual Hanging of the Greens, TODAY, immediately following the 2nd service. This is a great way to
get into the spirit of Christmas, so the more the merrier. Pizza & drinks will be provided.
TONIGHT: Come and give thanks at the Community Thanksgiving Service. 7:00 p.m, UCC Church.
Reminder: The deadline for returning your Filled Shoe Boxes is tomorrow from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. This is a great
way to express "Sharing Christ's Love Through Faith" around the world!
Poinsettia orders will be accepted now thru Nov. 29th. The cost is: $8.00 per plant. Poinsettia envelopes are located in
the Gathering Area. Please make checks payable to: Faith United Methodist Church.
ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY DECEMBER 31, 2015. ANYONE
THAT DOES NOT HAVE UP TO DATE CLEARANCES AT THAT TIME, MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
CONTINUE IN THEIR CURRENT CHURCH POSITION. If you have any questions, please contact Joann
Emanuele. This includes: Sunday School teachers, classroom assistants, any other helpers with children, all ushers &
key holders.
Please contact Megan Weigand if you are interested in participating the Relay for Life or if you have a topic for the
health & nutrition series that Health Ministries will be presenting in 2016.
Morning Glory Choir is starting up again! Voices in kindergarten - 6th grade are invited to sing along on Sunday
mornings, at 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
Meals on Wheels Desserts Needed for December. A sign-up sheet is located in the Gathering Area.
Christmas Breakfast Bags are being collected now through Nov. 29th.
College care boxes: Last day to donate will be January 31st. Please update your child's address, even if they are living
in the same place, on or off campus & remember, even our college students living at home can receive a care box. Just let
the church office know where they are staying.
PICTURES NEEDED! Anyone with pictures of church or youth group events, that have happened within the last 2-3
years, is asked to please either make copies to give to Jody White or email them to her at jlw22779@yahoo.com so we can
update our boards for visitors to see the love and fun of Faith UMC. Also, if someone is in the newspaper for a church
event or recognized for an achievement outside of church, please cut out the picture and information so we can put it on
our Church News bulletin board, which also needs updated. Please put names, dates & event on the back of the photos.
Cantata practice is scheduled for Wednesdays at 7:44 p.m. Please see Cammy Young if you would like to participate.
Kids of Faith Christmas Program will be during the 2nd service on December 13th. A cookie and punch reception will
be following in the Fellowship Hall with a special guest making an appearance. Donations of cookies would be
appreciated. A cookie sign-up sheet will be on the action table.
Practice for all participants of the Christmas program will be December 6th after the 2nd service until 2 p.m. Please
bring a brown bag lunch for everyone in your family as lunch will not be provided do to numerous allergies among our
kids.
Unwanted Christmas Items Needed! CIA Youth will be hosting a "You Price It Table" during the Pilgrimage &
are looking for unwanted, gently-worn Christmas items to sell. Items are being accepted through Dec. 6th.
Campers: don't forget to earn your campership during the Pilgrimage. See Margie Voytek for volunteer
opportunities.
Reminder, the United Methodist Women & the Tabitha Circle WILL NOT meet in Dec. You can join or visit them
at their tables during Pilgrimage. The UMW will not meet in January, but the Tabitha Circle will meet in January.
Pioneer Club meets every Wednesday evening, for children in 1st - 6th grade, at 6:00 p.m., in the conference room.
See Emily Miller for more info.
The Disciple Bible Study Class meets every Thursday, in Room #3, at 6:45 p.m.. Please see Mike Forringer for
more info.
The Tabitha Women’s Fellowship Circle meets the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring
your bagged lunch.
Actors are needed at Shield’s Farm during Christmas in Salem Crossroads. Churches are not being assigned a night
this year so, you can sign up for ANY NIGHT. A sign-up sheet is located on the Action Table.
The 8:00 a.m. worship service needs your help. They need more people to help run the computer & sound system.
If you can help, please see Ron Spinelli or contact the church office.
Thank you to everyone who donated Bibles for Sanctified Ministries, they are growing and have actually moved from
their store-front location to their own building in Braddock. The collection has been discontinued, as your generosity has
provided them with more than enough Bibles to grow their ministry.
Reminder, we will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1st for the Day Trippers event at the Clayton Mansion &
Frick Art & Historical Center. Lunch will be at the Cheesecake Factory at the SouthSide Works.
The Day Trippers would like to plan their first over-night trip to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, on Sept.
13th. A tour of the Harley-Davidson Museum & Martin's Potato Chip factory would be on Sept. 14th. More info is
available on the Action Table. Please return the interest form to Marcy Wagner or Donna Earnest by Dec. 27th. The
June date was sold out & they now have 50 tickets reserved for Samson at the Sight & Sound Theatre.
Suggestion Box: Last November, when Pastor Ron was visiting Jim Dollman in the hospital, Jim and his wife, Thelma,
posed a question to him. How can we increase the passion for spiritual growth at Faith Church? Pastor Ron wants your
ideas and suggestions. A box has been placed in the Gathering Area for you to place comments and ideas.
Don't forget to save your Campbell’s Soup Labels! The UMW collect the Label for Education from Campbell’s soup &
give the labels to the Ruth M. Smith Center. Clip your labels & place them in the Campbell’s Soup Can, located in the
Gathering Area.
Building New Hope-the Tabitha Circle is currently taking orders for the fair trade coffee. Please see the UMW
Bulletin Board for order forms.
Our Shut-in members love hearing from you. For a current list, please see Rev. Raptosh or the church office.
Clothing collection continues for His HEM. Collection bin is located in the Gathering Area.
Otterbein UMC of Greensburg will be having our Annual “Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner” at noon on
Thanksgiving Day. To have dinner or to volunteer please contact 724-834-4060. We do accept monetary donations and
food donations to help support this very large event.
The shelves are bare at the Loaves & Fishes Emergency Food Pantry! Please consider donating the following items:
canned soup, canned vegetables, canned tuna fish, cereal, pasta, spaghetti sauce & macaroni & cheese. A collection bin is
located in the Gathering Area.
“Salem Serves” is a weekly dinner, sponsored by Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. &
held every 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Tuesday of every month, everyone is welcome to come & enjoy dinner. For more
information, contact Brenda Rosensteel at 724-668-0038 or bcr@bhdtech.com.
Faith United Methodist Church is pleased to serve you in the Name of Christ.
Here’s how to reach us:
Church Office Phone: (724) 468-0040
Toll Free: 1-888-867-6652
Parsonage Phone: (724) 468-4983
FAX: (724) 468-4968
Our email address: faithumcdelmont@windstream.net
Our Website: www.fumcdelmont.com