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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH see within ourselves the things that are just, righteous, and Boyden, Iowa true… (Silent, personal confession)… Amen. Pastor: Andrew Hilla Ministers: All the People Assurance of Pardon October 15, 2017 9:30 AM PROCLAIMING THE WORD GATHERING FOR PRAISE Gospel Reading Matthew 22:1-14 (p. 1534) Prelude Wanda Brands Message “Everyone Is Invited!” Call to Worship – (Responsive) (Based upon Philippians 4): Leader: Rejoice in God always! Again I say rejoice! LEAVING TO SERVE People: Rejoice in God’s steadfast love. Offering Leader: Rejoice in Christ’s enduring grace. *Doxology 625 People: Rejoice in God’s saving Word. Leader: Rejoice in the Spirit’s gentle guidance. *Prayer of Dedication People: Rejoice in God’s healing presence. *Closing Hymn “The Solid Rock” 404 Leader: Rejoice in God always! Again I say rejoice! *Benediction People: Amen! *Response “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing” (v 2) 601 *Opening Hymn “Come, All Christians, Be Committed” 455 *Postlude *Prayer *Gloria Patri 622 *Stand please if you are able. *Passing of the Peace of Christ (Peace be with you!) *Prayer Song “Surely the Presence of the Lord” (back cover of hymnal) CHURCH LIFE TODAY We are delighted that you have come for Christian worship and SHARING IN WORSHIP fellowship on this Lord’s Day. If you are visiting please sign our Choir Anthem guest book in the narthex. LARGE PRINT bulletins and Epistle Reading Philippians 4:4-9 (p. 1830) HEARING ASSISTANCE RADIOS are available in the narthex. *Hymn “If My People’s Hearts Are Humbled” 574 10:45 Fellowship Time Children’s Message 11;00 Sunday School for ages 3 thru adult Hymn “If My People’s Hearts Are Humbled” 574 1:30 Today’s worship service on Boyden Cable TV 12 Sharing Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People/The Lord’s Prayer CHURCH LIFE THIS WEEK Hymn “Majesty” 74 Prayer list Prayer of Confession (In Unison) Church family – Rev. & Mrs. Andy Hilla Let us Pray… Lord Jesus, following You is Mr. & Mrs. Deryck Hoogendoorn & family seldom easy. When we become afraid, we allow our worries Missionaries – Hope Haven and doubts to cloud our vision and obscure our faith. When Wednesday You seem far away, we replace You with hobbies and work, 6:30 Ladies Bible Study with desirable playthings and pursuits that leave us feeling 7:30 Adult Choir practice hollow and empty. Forgive us Lord. Focus our hearts and Thursday minds on things that are excellent, admirable, and worthy of 7:00 Joint Trustee & Session meeting praise. Shine the light of Your love in our lives, that we may LOOKING AHEAD October 22 Anne McDaniel will present information about the Memorials in Guatemala 24 UPW will host the program at Oak Park at 3:00pm. We will meet at church at 2:30 to carpool. All ladies are welcome to join us.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION USHERS – October – Bill Woelber GREETERS – October 15 – Bob & Wanda Sietstra October 22 – Dennis & Vera Van Der Maaten SPECIAL MUSIC – October 15 – Adult Choir SOUND & VIDEO – Kim Ochsendorf Dwayne Van Meeteren October 8, 2017 offering balance *The second Sunday of the month the offering goes to the Mission Fund.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD boxes are available in the narthex. There are some changes this year. Toothpaste and candy are NOT allowed. The suggested donation per box is $9.00. Please return filled boxes to United Presbyterian Church by November 12, 2017.

PLATES & ORNAMENTS: We have some plates and ornaments left from the 125th Celebration. If you would like one, please feel free to pick one up. They are available on the table in the narthex.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: John Humme will celebrate his 87th birthday October 16.

Our next Sunday Movie Night will be held November 5th at 5:00pm in Fellowship Hall. We will be showing "Joshua" - a movie based on the best-selling novel by Joseph Girzone that touched the lives of millions about a stranger whose mysterious "supernatural" powers inspire a small town. The movie is rated "G" and is appropriate for the whole family! Popcorn and drinks will be provided.