Sunday, November 20, 2011
Reign of Christ
Visitors: Welcome to our church. Please sign our guest book! If you do not have a church home, we pray that you will find one with us. We have large-print bulletins available, as well as hearing assistance devices. Please ask an usher if you require either of these. Restrooms are located in the church school building. Go through the door next to the choir loft, and straight ahead. We also have restrooms downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Again, exit through the door next to the choir loft, turn left down the hall, and go down the steps.
We Gather To Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Chime Interlude
*Call To Worship
Leader: Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
People: Who is this King of glory? The Lord Almighty—he is the King of glory.
*Hymn: “The King of Glory Comes” ……………………………..#134
*Opening Prayer (We light the Christ Candle.)
Leader: Almighty and everlasting God, you have willed to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King. Grant that the people of earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under the gentle and loving rule of Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
All: Amen.
*Response: “Spirit of the Living God”……………………..…#297, V 2
Prayer Of Confession
Leader: Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him and are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world and fail to be governed by justice and love. In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to acclaim him as ruler of all, that we may be loyal ambassadors, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ. (A time for silent prayers of confession; Music: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.”)
Assurance Of God’s Forgiveness
Leader: Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. With his blood he has purchased people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. He has made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God,
People: Thanks be to God!
Affirmation: “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” . . …..#496
We Hear The Word
ReadingOf The Scripture: Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1: 15-23
A Time For Children
Anthem: “Raise Your Hands” ……………………….……Sorenson
Reading Of The Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
Message For This Day
We Respond To God
*Hymn: “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”…………………………………#263
Pastoral Prayers And 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 sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.)
Our Offering
Offertory
*Doxology: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings” …………….…#809
*Prayer Of Dedication
*Closing Hymn: “Let All Things Now Living” …………………..….#53
*Blessing
Leader: From this sacred time and space we go in the noble name of Compassion, flowing forth in the Spirit of Hope, and held steadfastly by the Author of Love. Friends, our service of worship is now complete. Our service to the world has begun yet again.
*Choral Benediction: “Make Me a Servant”……………………..#653
*Chime Meditation
Postlude
*Where noted, please stand if able.
November’s Proverb:
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to want. Proverbs 21: 5
Camp Michaux Storm Update. The October 29 untimely snow storm did significant damage to theCampMichaux area. Trails have downed limbs, some large enough to require chain saws. Two very large trees are down and much chainsaw work will be needed to get the former main roadway into the camp (near the round concrete POW marker – Stop 8 on the tour) open again. The clearing could wait until spring; however, anyone needing something to do in the next few months may begin to clear the downed trees and limbs. –David Smith,CampMichaux Recognition and Development Project
The Food Pantry item for November is pasta and pasta sauce; December, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 1, 7:00 p.m., in the Mustard Seed Room. The synopsis for December‘s selection These is My Words is as follows: based on the real-life exploits of the author’s great-grandmother, this fictionalized diary vividly details one woman’s struggles with life and love in frontier Arizona at the end of the last century. When she begins recording her life, Sarah Prine is an intelligent, headstrong 18-year-old capable of holding her own on her family’s settlement nearTucson. Her skill with a rifle fends off a constant barrage of Indian attacks and outlaw assaults. It also attracts a handsome Army captain . . . This novel is a compelling portrait of an enduring love, the rough old West, and a memorable pioneer.
Your Are Invited To Participate In This Year’s Christmas Caroling to be on Sunday, December 11. Carolers will leave the church at 3:45 p.m., carol for an hour, and return to the church for hot chocolate and cookies.
Hoffman Homes Gift Program. Once again Zion will be assisting the Hoffman Homes gift program by purchasing new, unwrapped gifts for Hoffman Homes. The gifts range from toiletry items/stocking stuffers to gift certificates to CD players. **Remember, no glass or sharp items**. Chris will have the gift tags displayed from November 6 until they are all taken. We have a total of 35 tags (up from 30 last year). Please return the gifts to the main Sunday School room by December 4, 2011. Once again we will be helping to wrap the gifts on December 7 or 8. Please let Chris know if you have any questions or would like to help wrap.
Holiday Home Bureau Toys. As it has in previous years,Zion is contributing to the Holiday Home Bureau Toy program. We will be collecting new and gently used (no broken, worn) toys and new hats, gloves, and scarves for those 12 and under. In addition, the program is seeking monetary donations to support its food certificate program (they provide $25 food certificates). Please bring the donations to the church no later than next Sunday, November 27, 2011. We will bring the items forward during the children’s message on that Sunday. Any questions, please ask Shirley or Chris.
Bring Your “Merry Heart” And Join The Homewood Auxiliary. Memberships ($2) are now available. Auxiliary members areHomewood’s Merry Hearts – working hand-in-hand with the staff to help provide the kind of “medicine” only a friend can give. A clipboard is on the credenza. Be a “good medicine” forHomewood’s health care center residents by giving time, talents, and resources.
Be A Homewood Hero. Homewood Retirement Centers of United Church of Christ will be giving us names of nursing home residents at Plum Creek inHanover. We will be purchasing Christmas gifts for these residents. Donna is the coordinator. A clipboard will be available as soon as the names are received to gather congregational member names who wish to participate. A resident’s name and gift selection will be given to you when it is received.
The November Soup Kitchen has been rescheduled for another date in 2012 with the next Soup Kitchen slated for December 31. A sign-up sheet will be on the credenza in December; further information will be in the December newsletter.
Our Next Community Night At Hoss’s Steak And Sea House inGettysburg will be Monday, December 5, from noon until 8:00.
Habitat For Humanity. The Gettysburg Habitat house still needs volunteers for every Saturday through at least January 7, 2012. The work day is from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; but if it only suits for part of the day, that would also work. Anyone interested in working on any Saturday should please contact Roger.
Inclement Weather Policy. If snow or ice force cancellation of Sunday services, here’s how to get the word on whether or not worship services will be held: call the church at 677-8319 and listen to the answering machine message. The message will be updated to tell you if services have been cancelled due to inclement weather; tune in to WGET or WGAL TV 8; check the church web site: www.zionuccarendtsville.org; or contact a Consistory member.
Scarves For Special Olympics. The organizers of the Special Olympics are interested in providing handmade scarves to the participants in this year’s winter games. The scarves may be knitted or crocheted in any pattern, but they must use Red Heart Yarn #319 Cherry Red and #387 Soft Navy. Each scarf must be 6 inches wide and 54-60 inches long, and must use both colors of yarn. Completed scarves should be returned to Valerie by February 1, 2012. Please see Valerie if you would like additional information.
Our Spring Rotation still has many openings. Please see sign up sheets and sign up as able. Thank you!
Greeters Needed for Nov. 27; Dec. 11, 18, 24, 25.
Bulletin Sponsors Needed for Dec. 11, 18, 25.
Coming Up Next Week:
Nov. 26, Habitat for Humanity,Gettysburg, 8 am – 4 pm
Nov. 26, College care package preparation, Zion Hse, 10 am
Looking Forward:
Nov. 27, Holiday Family Outreach Toy Collection due date
Nov. 27, Pageant Practice, 10:45 – 11:15 am
Nov. 28, Consistory Mtg,ZionHse, 7:00 pm
Nov. 30, Choir Practice, Sanctuary, 7:30 pm
Dec. 1, Book Club, Mustard Seed Rm, 7:00 pm
Dec. 3, Youth Discovery Day,LancasterSeminary, 8:30-2:30
Dec. 4, Sun Sch, 9:00; Pageant Practice 9-9:30, Worship: 10:00; Brunch: 11:15
Dec. 4, Hoffman HomeHolidayGifts Due
Dec. 5, Hoss’s Community Night,Gettysburg, 12 noon – 8 pm
Dec. 5, Something More, Oakside Park, 12 noon
Dec. 5, Altar Guild Assembles Cheer Baskets,ZionHse, 6:30 pm
Dec. 7, Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, 6:30 pm
Dec. 11, Annual Congregational Mtg, 10:15 am
Dec. 11, Pageant Practice, 11:00 – 11:30 or 11:45
Dec. 11, Christmas Caroling, 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Dec. 18, Communion, Pageant, Christmas Tea Social, Choir Practice
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