Reception of New Members

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 310 Oak Street, Irwin, PA 15642 724-863-6858 www.irwinfirstumc.org [email protected] Rev. David S. Lake – Pastor Zaq Phillips – Youth Minister

Dianne Runser – Director of Music Ministry

September 8, 2013 Reception of New Members

WORSHIP HOST: 8:15 – Nellie Brown 10:45 – Steve Halza

GATHERING & WELCOME (Please sign the red pad in the pews.)

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

MUSIC OF PREPARATION “Here I Am to Worship”

*CALL TO WORSHIP L: To come together is a gift and Jesus has invited us to come. P: Let us receive this gift with gratitude, responding in grateful worship. L: Offer your full self to God today. P: Know that God created this day for Divine glory. L: Enter into almighty God’s presence. P: Sing, dance, pray, respond – all to the glory of our great and beautiful God. Amen

*HYMN OF PRAISE No. 380 “There’s Within My Heart a Melody”

RESPONSIVE READING No. 854 Psalm 139

UNISON PRAYER Boundless Shaper of people and nations, you are beyond our knowing, yet closer to us than our every breath. You are before us and behind us, surrounding us with your love, and fashioning all of creation in the secret depths of your heart. With every thought, with every song, and with every prayer, turn these fragile, earthen vessels of our lives, into the Spirit-filled body of Christ. Amen

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ’s holy church, and bid you welcome to this congregation of The United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that, surrounded by steadfast love, you may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

MOMENTS OF INFORMALITY THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH THE WORK OF THE CHURCH

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST L: The Peace of Christ be with you. P: And also with you L: Please pass the Peace of Christ to your neighbor.

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER 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

ANTHEM 10:45 - Praise You – Chancel Choir

PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “Glorified”

*DOXOLOGY (tune – “Lord of the Dance”) “For the gift of creation, for the gift of your love, And the gift of the Spirit by which we live, We thank you and give you the fruit of our hands. May your grace be proclaimed by the gifts that we give.” Amen

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND THANKS God who calls us and sends us: As we offer our gifts this morning, remind us that what we place in the plate is only the beginning of what you ask from us. You've asked for our hearts, our passion for the work of compassion, love, and grace. You rely on our talents and abilities to advance your Kingdom here on Earth. We long, like the servant Paul wrote about, to be useful to you. Help us to have the confidence in ourselves that you have in us, and help us to be listening when you call. In Christ's holy name, we pray. Amen.

*HYMN No. 382 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”

SERMON SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 18:1-11

SERMON

*HYMN OF PARTING No. 399 “Take My Life, and Let It Be”

*BENEDICTION

MUSIC OF PARTING “Praise to God, Immortal; Praise”

*Those who are able, please stand

****************************************************************** Today, Sunday, December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent ****************************************************************** 8:00 Prayer Time 8:15 Worship THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH 9:30 Sunday School – Youth & Adult 10:45 Worship Today, Sunday, September 8 Wednesday, September 1112:00 Christmas Eve Play Practice Reception of New Members 10:00 Women’s Bible Study 2:30 SonShiners & Chimes Christmas Party 8:00 Prayer Time 7:00 Yoga 3:30 Temple Chimes 8:15 Worship Thursday, September 12 No FISH & CHIPS 9:30 Sunday School (Adult) 6:15 C. Bells 10:45 Worship 7:00 Disciple III Orientation 12:00 Music Meeting 7:15 Choir 2:30 District Youth – here 6:00 Parents, Pins & Pizza Friday, September 13 @ Norwin Bowl 9:00 Foodbank Truck – help needed Wedding Rehearsal Monday, September 9 10:00 United Methodist Women Saturday, September 14 7:00 Dartball 9:00 Foodbank– help needed 7:00 District Meeting 3:00 Shupe/Mains Wedding Rehearsal Next Sunday, September 15 Sunday School Kick-off Tuesday, September 10 8:00 Prayer Time 900 Men’s Work Team 8:15 Worship 6:15 TOPS 9:30 Sunday School 6:30 Witness 9:30 Pancake Breakfast 7:00 Trustees 10:45 Worship 7:30 NA 2:00 FISH N CHIPS

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CUSTODIAN POSITION: There is an immediate opening at Irwin First United Methodist Church for a day custodian for approximately 25 hours a week. A full job description, application, and clearance forms are available in the church office. Applications should be addressed to the SPRC of the church. ****************************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENTS ****************************************************************** CHILDREN’S COLLECTIONS: This week our children’s collection will be used for, the Greensburg District program that helps put shoes on children of low income families. Project Happy Feet – 9/1/2013 – $170.24 ****************************************************************** MUSIC MEETING: There will be a brief meeting today immediately after the 10:45 AM service in the sanctuary for all students (K-12) who are interested in being a member of SonShiners, TAFC, Temple Bells or Temple Chimes this season. Parents are also asked to attend. ****************************************************************** UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: The United Methodist Women will meet on Monday, September 9th at 10:00 AM. We have a business meeting, a program, and a lunch. Our program this month will be “Sarah, Wife of Abraham.” All are welcome. ****************************************************************** MEN’S WORK TEAM: Some of the men meet almost every Tuesday morning to do various maintenance jobs around the church. If you have some free time why not stop in and help them? There’s always something to do and when the work is done, they serve a great lunch to the helpers! They will begin their work group gatherings on September 10th. ****************************************************************** STAFF/PASTOR/PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE TRAINING EVENT: SPPRC chairs and committees members are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming SPPRC Training Event on Monday, September 9th at 7 p.m. here at the Irwin First UMC, 310 Oak Street, Irwin PA 15642. If you have not done so, please call (724) 863-5673 or email ([email protected]) to register for the event. ****************************************************************** WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP: Welcome back from our “Summer Sabbatical.” Our first class for this coming season will be held on Wednesday, September 11 th at 10:00 AM. We will continue our study of the Women of the Bible in the period of time when kings ruled Israel, beginning with David’s wives. Any woman wanting to know more about the Bible is welcome to attend our informal monthly class on the 2 nd Wednesday of each month, from September through May, at 10:00 AM. ******************************************************************

****************************************************************** SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING: There will be a training event at the Port Vue United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 21st from 9 until 12 noon. This will provide with you the materials and resources to remain compliant with our Annual Conference Safe Sanctuary policy and helps to ensure that you are following guidelines as established by certain insurance companies. Churches are encouraged to write safe sanctuary policies into their own guidelines, as well.

Conference policy states that every pastor should be current and that any church member that has consistent contact with children should be trained as well as to have current Act 33/34 clearances. The clearances must be renewed every five years.

Please register through the District Office in order that we can ensure that we have enough resources. Email address is [email protected] or 724-863-5673. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 19, 2013. A flyer is attached.

This training is critical if you have not been to a training event within the last two years as well as your staff and volunteers who are new to your children and youth ministries and other staff and volunteers.

****************************************************************** YOUTH NEWS MORE THAN DODGEBALL! Why do you come to youth group? Is it because your friends do? Or because you like the games we play? Or maybe you don’t know why you do, you just always have. On September 15th we will be starting a series called, More than Dodgeball. In this series we will discuss how youth group can be a place that is more than a place to meet new friends or play games; it is a place where we can truly experience God!

********************** PARENTS, PINS AND PIZZA! PARENTS, PINS AND PIZZA: Parents, Pins and Pizza is the first Student Ministry event of the 2013-2014 school year! We will begin the evening by meeting at Norwin Bowl at 6:00 PM today, September 8th. After the students get settled into their bowling lanes, the parents and I (Zaq) will have a little meeting about the upcoming school year! We will be discussing things such as what we will be teaching this year, big events and logistics (i.e. permission slips and other forms). Parents will also be given the opportunity to share their ideas and vision for the Student Ministry! I hope to see everyone at Norwin Bowl on September 8th!

********************** LEADERS WANTED! We are looking for a few adults to help lead Fish – N - Chips. If you are interested in serving in our student ministry, please contact Zaq.

****************************************************************** Lights! Camera! Action! Murder? The Outreach committee is planning a murder mystery play and dinner for October. The play is entitled Suspect Hollywood and during the auditions for the blockbuster hit, The Perils of the Prodigal Son, someone gets murdered. We want your help, so we're putting out a casting call for a total of nine actors. We need 4 male, 3 female and 2 either male or female roles. No experience necessary.

****************************************************************** Take a step closer to God by joining us for Sunday School! Classes for all ages start Sun. Sept. 15th, 9:30-10:30 am. (One week later than our normal Sun. school start to allow teachers to attend Women’s retreat on 9/7,8)

Youth Sunday School Toddler & PreK – Gym balcony level Our 2-4 year olds have a great time in this class led by Donna Weber & assistant, Doreen Balridge. Includes Bible stories, crafts, & games. Parents are welcome to stay. Potty training not required.

Elementary – PreK5 thru 5 th Grade – Gym balcony level Kids meet in center room for an opening of upbeat songs, prayer, & trip to juice center. Kids move to age group classes featuring Group’s “Hands on Bible Curriculum” (same as our VBS) featuring interactive Bible stories, games, & crafts. Teachers: Joellynn Reed for Early Elementary & Amy Bergman for Late Elementary. Also, Wendy Gogets & Judy Hensler.

Middle School School – 6 th , 7 th , & 8 th Grades – Church top floor Jean Halza & Kathy Wagner, assisting, teach Cokesbury material going thru the Bible with stories, games, & current topics. Students vote on extra intro material which includes how current song lyrics stack up to the Bible; decision-making; spotting the 10 Commandments in action today; etc.

High School – 9 th – 12 th Grades – Church top floor Eric Platt with Assistant, Zaq Phillips (Youth Director) Venture thru the Bible discussing the meaning & how it applies to our life today. Adult Sunday School Classes Harvesters – Gym Level, right side Kiwanis room Class starts with prayer time followed by a lesson using a variety of materials: DVDs, books, etc. Lively discussion, great fellowship, & prayer.

BYKOTA (Be Ye Kind One to Another) – Parlor, Year Round Join anytime! Studying the series, “Journeying through the Bible” interspersed with special series. Teachers: Nancy Wallace & Jean Barrett. Call Nancy Wallace @ 724-864-1108 with questions.

Hearts to God; Hands to Work – Small parlor next to Pastor’s office All are welcome to this small, casual, caring group! Patterns for prayer shawls & knitting/crocheting instructions available. Caring for our church family with Christ as our leader. Questions, please see Cindi Painter or Leanna Lake. Weekday/Night Bible Studies Women’s Bible Study – Meets every 2nd Wed. at 10 am Sept. thru May. Studying Women in the Bible and how they relate to us. Questions, call Nancy Wallace.

Women’s Book Study Group – Starts Wed. Sept. 25th at 7-8:30 pm (every other Wed.) Any questions contact Barb Baston at barb.baston.gmail.com or Becky Platt.

Disciple III Bible Study – Thurs Evenings starting Sept. 5th, Sept. thru May. Learn more about the Bible by reading & discussing Genesis thru Revelations a bit at a time! All welcome (even if you have not taken Disciple I, II) Class is taught by our Pastor David Lake. Call Pastor David at 724-863- 6858 for more info.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST JOIN THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE FOR BREAKFAST !

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

FREE-WILL DONATIONS ACCEPTED TO SUPPORT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Thank you for supporting activities such as Love Gifts, Military Birthdays, Easter Baskets, Thanksgiving Baskets, Angel Tree, Operation Reindeer, Christmas Baskets, Soles 4 Souls, Race For Grace, Charity Donations, Relief Efforts, and Many Outreach Programs! O U T R E A C H C O M M I T T E E P R E S E N T S … “ S U S P E C T H O L L Y W O O D ” M Y S T E R Y D I N N E R !

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