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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Boyden, Iowa PROCLAIMING THE WORD Pastor: Rev. Andrew Hilla Ministers: All the People Gospel Reading Luke 18:1-8 (p. 1628) October 23, 2016 9:30 AM Message “Perseverance and Persistence”

GATHERING FOR PRAISE LEAVING TO SERVE Prelude Laura Van Meeteren Offering Welcome & Call to Worship (Responsive) *Doxology 625 Pastor: We have gathered in God's holy presence, *Prayer of Dedication the One who etches grace on our hearts. *Hymn “How Firm a Foundation” (v. 1-3) 275 People: This is the place where God *Benediction will transform us into disciples. *Parting Response “How Firm a Foundation” (v. 4) 275 Pastor: We glorify our God, who yearns for justice, *Postlude not just for a favored few, but for the least *Stand please if you are able. of our world. People: This is the place where God CHURCH LIFE TODAY will write compassion on our souls. We are delighted that you have come for Christian worship Pastor: We give thanks to God for unceasing grace; and fellowship on this Lord’s Day. If you are visiting please we remember God's persistence in saving us. sign our guest book in the narthex. LARGE PRINT bulletins People: This is the place where God and HEARING ASSISTANCE RADIOS are available in the will breathe His Word into our lives. narthex. Pastor: Amen! Nominating Committee will meet following today’s service. People: Amen. This includes Jeff, Gert, Dean, Leona, Loren and Leon *Opening Hymn “May Jesus Christ Be Praised” 87 10:45 Fellowship Time *Prayer 11:00 Sunday School for ages 3 thru adult *Gloria Parti 622 1:30 Today’s worship service on Boyden Cable TV 12 *Passing of the Peace of Christ CHURCH LIFE THIS WEEK SHARING IN WORSHIP Prayer list Special Music “My Life, My Joy, My All” 509-513 Church family – Mr. & Mrs. Duane Schafer Epistle Reading II Timothy 3:14-4:5 (p. 1855) Ella Rosenboom *Hymn “O, How I Love Jesus” (v. 3.4) 529 Missionaries – John & Gwen Haspels Children’s Message Sharing Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer” 433 CHURCH LIFE THIS WEEK FOR YOUR INFORMATION Wednesday PASTOR ANDY CONTACT NUMBERS: home – 725-6006 6:30 Ladies Bible Study Study – 725-2496 e-mail [email protected] Pastor Andy’s office hours will be 9:00-3:00 Monday – LOOKING AHEAD Thursday or by appointment. November 2 UP W with Marilyn as leader & Sharon hostess NOTICE: Premier Communications will not be having the 13 The Boyden Association of Churches Harvest Festival voicemail service we use for prayer requests and church will be on Sunday, November 13 at 7:00 PM at the United announcements. We have sheets in the narthex for info Presbyterian Church. Jason Wiersma from the Living Stone needed so you can receive text messages or for us to call Prison Church in Springfield, SD will be the speaker. your landline. Please sign up on the appropriate sheets to Refreshments will follow the program. Please make plans to receive the announcements. attend. 17 Annual Congregational Meeting, 7:00pm 23 Thanksgiving Service, 7:00pm 24 Thanksgiving Dinner (see details) 27 Hanging of the Greens 5:00pm

FOR YOUR INFORMATION USHERS – October – Bill Woelber GREETERS – October – 23 – LeRoy & Nelva Rohlfs October 30 – Duane & Aljean Schafer SPECIAL MUSIC – October 23 – Ruth MacLeod SOUND & VIDEO – Kim Ochsendorf Dwayne Van Meeteren October 16, 2016 offering balance *The second Sunday of the month the offering goes to the Mission Fund.

2017 WALL CALENDARS are available to order for $10 from the Boyden Youth Group. Order forms are available in the narthex and you may give them to Hannah Moret.

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