Stony Hill United Methodist Church

STONY HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH STEWARDSHIP SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 6.19-21: “"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break Pastor: “Lanny” in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do Lancaster not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, Ministers: The there your heart will be also.” Whole Congregation Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings:

*Doxology 95 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Ken

Choir Anthem Ivory Palaces by Barraclough November 4, 2012 All Saint’s Sunday 10:45 Scripture: Hebrews 10.23-25

Prelude and Lighting of the Candles Sermon: “THE SECOND VOW OF MEMBERSHIP: SUPPORT THE CHURCH BY YOUR PRESENCE” *Choral Call to Worship Give Thanks Service of Holy Communion: #12 9:00 AM Sylvia Randle, The Christian Greeting: 10:45 AM Pat Mills, Nick Putnam, Matthew Troutman L. The Lord be with you! P: And also with you! *Hymn of Dedication: 424 Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone Shepherd Welcome, Announcements and Passing of the Pew Pads The altar is always open during the last hymn

Prayer for the Holy Spirit *Choral Benediction Blessed Be The Name

*Hymn of Praise: 133 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Hoffman Postlude

*Hymn of Praise: 402 Lord I Want to be A Christian Smith * Stand as you are able______The Mission of Stony Hill United Methodist Church is to: FOLLOW JESUS, MAKE DISCIPLES, AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD. Greeters:10:45 Hilton & Mary Butler Sound: Jack McRae, Richard Wood Ushers: 8:45 Sprinky Burris, Larry Kirk Projection: Drinda Hathcock, Noah Lancaster Psalm Reading p. #858 Psalm 146 Pam Kiker – Becki Stamper 10:45 Tevis Smith, Robert Stoker Piano: Patty McCormick 5:01 Organ: Elaine Crawley Children’s Story Counters: Sid Fields, Stephen Eudy Pastor: Lanny Nursery: Margaret Fields, Emily Smith Prayers of the People Acolytes: 8:45 Madison Smith, Keith Booth Assisted by: Emily Booth, Toby Smith 10:45 Eli Fields, Cameron Burleson Assisted by: Becki Stamper Every Week at Stony Hill Sunday 9:30 am Jesus and Java – Fellowship Hall 8:45 am Worship Service (traditional) 9:45 am Sunday School for all ages 10:45 am Worship Service (traditional) 5:00 pm Youth Group meets Monday 7:15 pm Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall Wednesday 8:00 am Breakfast Bunch at Judy’s Restaurant 7:00 pm Choir Thursday 6:30 pm Cub and Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall

SCCM NEEDS: November: Canned Meat Please check expiration dates on donated items. Thank you.

Visitors: We warmly welcome all visitors today to our church and community! Please fill out one of the visitor’s cards and place in the offering plate. You are welcome and there is a place for you at Stony Hill!

Prayer Concerns Our Nation, David and Pat Mills, Bill Randle, Mike & Martha O’Neill, Sandy Horne, Doris Dufour, Laura McIntyre, Valerie Putnam, Bill Kirk, Keith Auman, Tony Wilson family, Bertha Andrews family, Sam Moore, David Floyd, Carolyn Terry, Gilbert Pickler family, Zane Huneycutt family, Deborah McKinney, Ezelle Maudin, Leon Peele, Rena Creech, Bob Wagoner, Pastor Lanny, Janet and family Shut-ins: Ron & Loretta Allred, Alberta Boggan, Pauline Davis, Robbie Fesperman, Jean and Harold Holt, Gene and Carolyn Helms, Ruby Murray, Eunice Plyler, Kate Swaringen *If you have a prayer concern that you would like added or deleted from the list, please call or email Pastor Lanny at the parsonage.

Jesus & Java Host for October November 4 Henry & Bonnie Springer 11 Tump & Joanne Mills 18 Timmy & Mary Margaret Fields 25 Dink & Drinda Hathcock December 2 Bobby & Kay Mills *Blessings Bazaar: Forum of Community Charitable Organizations at New London United Methodist Church fellowship hall, Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2-5pm

Announcements * “The 501”: today at 5pm at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 28766 NC Announcements Highway 24/27, Albemarle! Come for Modern Praise and Worship and Refreshments * “The 501”: today at 5pm at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 28766 NC afterwards! Highway 24/27, Albemarle! Come for Modern Praise and Worship and Refreshments afterwards! *New Members: Jesse and Whitney Eudy, Lillie & Mazie 628 Smokehouse Ln Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone:704-984-2438 *New Members: Jesse and Whitney Eudy, Lillie & Mazie 628 Smokehouse Ln Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone:704-984-2438 *Kid’s Club: Starts back TODAY at 4pm! *Kid’s Club: Starts back TODAY at 4pm! *Election Day Communion: 7:30p on November 6th, at Wesley Chapel UMC, 46963 Wesley Chapel Road, Misenheimer NC. For more information, *Election Day Communion: 7:30p on November 6th, at Wesley Chapel UMC, http://electiondaycommunion.org/ 46963 Wesley Chapel Road, Misenheimer NC. For more information, http://electiondaycommunion.org/ *Special Thanks from the Riggins family: “We are so grateful for your loving kindness. For all the time and love you have put into helping us build our home, we *Special Thanks from the Riggins family: “We are so grateful for your loving say thank you. You made a dream come true that we thought was impossible. May kindness. For all the time and love you have put into helping us build our home, we God continue to bless you all! Love, the Riggins family say thank you. You made a dream come true that we thought was impossible. May God continue to bless you all! Love, the Riggins family *Box Tops for Education: We are collecting box tops for Education for the schools in Stanly County. Let’s support this worthy cause and invest in our children’s *Box Tops for Education: We are collecting box tops for Education for the schools education and the future of Stanly County! in Stanly County. Let’s support this worthy cause and invest in our children’s education and the future of Stanly County! *Food Lion Cards: Did you know you could link your Food Lion “MVP” card to our church and Food Lion will donate to the church each time you buy a Food Lion *Food Lion Cards: Did you know you could link your Food Lion “MVP” card to product? It’s easy! Go to www.foodlion.com and register your card or call 1-800- our church and Food Lion will donate to the church each time you buy a Food Lion 614-6877. Enter our church’s code: 250993 product? It’s easy! Go to www.foodlion.com and register your card or call 1-800- 614-6877. Enter our church’s code: 250993 *Did you know that you could set up an electronic payment or bank draft to manage your giving to the church? For more information, contact your bank. *Did you know that you could set up an electronic payment or bank draft to manage your giving to the church? For more information, contact your bank. *Supporting our Soldiers: Care packages are being assembled to be sent soon! Needed items: Beef Jerky and cookies. *Supporting our Soldiers: Care packages are being assembled to be sent soon! Needed items: Beef Jerky and cookies. *Trip to the Mission Response Center: will be postponed until further notice. *Trip to the Mission Response Center: will be postponed until further notice. *Sermon Series: “Treasures of the Transformed Life” For more information, order the book by John Ed Mathison for $26.14 through the church or through the church *Sermon Series: “Treasures of the Transformed Life” For more information, order website book store (Cokesbury). E-version on kindle for $4.74 or nook for $9.34 the book by John Ed Mathison for $26.14 through the church or through the church website book store (Cokesbury). E-version on kindle for $4.74 or nook for $9.34 *Blessings Bazaar: Forum of Community Charitable Organizations at New London United Methodist Church fellowship hall, Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2-5pm

*Community Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6pm at Stony Hill. Please bring canned food for the food pantry. *Community Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6pm at Stony Hill. Please bring canned food for the food pantry. *Stanly County Schools: Needs volunteers to help with Senior Projects. For more information, contact: Hope Miller, 704-961-3000 ext 3009 *Stanly County Schools: Needs volunteers to help with Senior Projects. For more email: [email protected] information, contact: Hope Miller, 704-961-3000 ext 3009 email: [email protected] Prayer Garden It is our prayer that you have already visited the Prayer Garden. Prayer Garden If you have not visited please take the time to use it for your personal meditation and It is our prayer that you have already visited the Prayer Garden. prayers. The sound of the fountain is soothing and peaceful just to hear. If you have not visited please take the time to use it for your personal meditation and This is an on going project, and if you would like to make a donation in prayers. The sound of the fountain is soothing and peaceful just to hear. memory/honor of a loved one, it would be greatly appreciated. This is an on going project, and if you would like to make a donation in A donation of $50.00 or more, their name will be placed in the garden. memory/honor of a loved one, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made to Stony Hill United Methodist Women, marked "Prayer A donation of $50.00 or more, their name will be placed in the garden. Garden" and given to the treasurer, Kay Mills. Donations may be made to Stony Hill United Methodist Women, marked "Prayer Garden" and given to the treasurer, Kay Mills. Sunday Schedule! *9:30 am through the morning: “Jesus and Java:” coffee fellowship time in the Sunday Schedule! Fellowship Hall. *9:30 am through the morning: “Jesus and Java:” coffee fellowship time in the *8:45 am: Early Service with traditional music, preaching and monthly Communion. Fellowship Hall. *9:45 am: Sunday School for all ages *8:45 am: Early Service with traditional music, preaching and monthly Communion. *10:45 am: Traditional worship service featuring the Stony Hill Choir, traditional *9:45 am: Sunday School for all ages music, preaching, and monthly Communion. *10:45 am: Traditional worship service featuring the Stony Hill Choir, traditional *The “501”: Modern Praise and Worship Service on the first Sunday of every month music, preaching, and monthly Communion. at various locations in Stanly County. Watch the bulletin for location each month. *The “501”: Modern Praise and Worship Service on the first Sunday of every month at various locations in Stanly County. Watch the bulletin for location each month. *Small Groups: You are invited to join one of our prayer groups! 1. Sunday nights at 5pm, at the church, New Beginnings Classroom, contact Marcie *Small Groups: You are invited to join one of our prayer groups! Lemons 1. Sunday nights at 5pm, at the church, New Beginnings Classroom, contact Marcie 2. Mondays at 10am at Tony & Frances Furr’s house, contact Tony & Frances Furr Lemons 3. Mondays every two weeks at 7pm at the church, New Beginnings Classroom, 2. Mondays at 10am at Tony & Frances Furr’s house, contact Tony & Frances Furr contact Bonnie Russell 3. Mondays every two weeks at 7pm at the church, New Beginnings Classroom, contact Bonnie Russell