Sunday, October 8 Sexton: John Klein /Front Desk: Patricia Frazier

Worship 8:30 a.m. (Chapel) 10 am- Toddler Care in the Toddler Room 9:30 am – Blood Pressure Clinic (Parlor) Worship 10 a.m./ (Sanctuary) Baptism

Ushering 5 /Counting 2 /Van : Bob Ammon 11 am – CE Hour (Misc. Rooms)

11 am – Coffee Hour hosted by Trustees 11:30 am – Self Study Meeting (Jim’s Office)

Worship Noon/(Fellowship Hall) 4 pm – No youth group tonight YOUTH COLOR CAMP RETURNS

FROM WAKANDA 4 pm – Fellowship Hall reserved for Court Of

Honor until 10pm 6 pm - Scout Venturing Crew (Social Room)

Monday, October 9 6 pm – Girl Scout Cadette & Seniors (Art Room) 6 pm – Budget & Finance Meeting (Choir Room)

6:30 pm – Boy Scout Troop Meeting (DR) 6:30 pm - Cub Scout Den Meetings (FH Bldg.)

7 pm – Card Making Class (Parlor) 7:30 pm – Handbell Choir Reh. (Bell Choir Room)

Tuesday, October 10 1:30 pm – Dorcas-Rebekah Circle (Parlor)

6 pm Public, Worship & Music (Choir Room) 6:30pm – Session Ministries (Misc. Rooms)

7:30 pm – SESSION (Parlor) 7:30 pm – AA (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, October 11 6 pm – SHARE Dinner/ BBQ (FH)

6:45pm – Casual Worship (Chapel) 7 pm – Elisabeth Circle (Member’s Home)

8 pm – AA (Dining Room)

Thursday, October 12 6:30 pm – GriefShare (Parlor)

7 pm – Adult Choir Reh. (Choir Room) 7:30 pm – AA (F.H.)

7:30 pm – Alanon (Social Room)

Friday, October 13 10:30 am – AA (Dining Room)

7 pm Silent Movie Performance (Sanctuary) Silent Spooky Film Festival (Sanctuary) With live accompaniment by Scott Foppiano

Saturday, October 14 10 am – Dining Room reserved until 5pm 6:30 pm - Tillers meet at APPC (hayride)

8 pm – AA (Dining Room)

Sunday, October 15 - Mission Sunday Sexton: Randall Nicholls

Desk: Margaret Pagnucco Worship 8:30 a.m. (Chapel)

10 am- Toddler Care in the Toddler Room 9:30 am – Blood Pressure Clinic (Parlor)

Worship 10 a.m./ (Sanctuary) Ushering 6 /Counting 3 /Van Steve Stapleton

11 am – Christian Education Hour (Misc. Rooms) 11 am – Coffee Hour hosted by APPW

11:30 am – Self Study Meeting (Jim’s Office) Worship Noon/(Fellowship Hall)

4 pm – MS & HS Youth Group/Apple Orchard Maze-LPA NEEDED

6 pm - Scout Venturing Crew (Social Room)

Monday, October 16 12 pm – Piecemakers (Art Room)

6 pm – Girl Scout Cadette & Seniors (Art Room) 6:30 pm – Boy Scout Troop Meeting (DR) 6:30 pm - Cub Scout Parent Meeting (SR)

7:00 pm – Camp Committee Meeting (Parlor) 7:30 pm – Handbell Choir Reh. (Bell Choir Room)

Tuesday, October 17 7:30 pm – AA (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, October 18 6 pm – SHARE Dinner/ Pork Chops (FH)

6:45pm – Casual Worship (Chapel) 8 pm – AA (Dining Room)

OCTOBER 22 IS CAMP SUNDAY

ALLEN PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Service for the Lord’s Day - 18th Sunday after Pentecost

October 8, 2017 — 10 a.m.

Welcome! All are welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Whether you are a member or a visitor, we hope you feel at home here. If you have a prayer concern, please use the blue

Prayer Request card in the pews and drop it in the offering plate or in the office.

WELCOME

PRELUDE

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Matthew 28:18-20)

Leader: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. People: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Leader: and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. People: And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

*HYMN PH 494 “Out of Deep, Unordered Water”

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, you came in Christ and were baptized by John in the river Jordan with people from all of Judea. You came to seek and save the lost. May we, who have also been baptized in Christ’s name, return to the river, not turning from the world but into it. As your love has reached out to us, let our love reach out to the world anxious to hear the good news. In your mercy, prepare us, cleanse us from anything that will keep us from you.

Silently confess your sin.

RESPONSE STF 2030 (“The First Song of Isaiah”)

Surely, it is God who saves me, I will trust and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense,

And God will be my savior.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Leader: Friends, believe the good news. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

RESPONSE STF 2002 (“I Will Call Upon the Lord”)

I will call upon the Lord. Who is worthy to be praised. So shall I be saved from my enemies. I will call upon the Lord.

The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock; And let the God of my salvation be exalted. The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock;

And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presentation

Elizabeth Jo Hibbs, daughter of Steven and Katherine (Voskeritchian) Hibbs Winnie Katherine Tuccini, daughter of Gabe and Megan (Seelbach) Tuccini

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

*Profession of Faith (The Apostles’ Creed)

With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

FOR THOSE UNDER THE CARE OF HOSPICE Jacque Clark (Friends of Paula and David Long)

FACING SURGERY Steve Froehlich (Cousin of Barb (Steve) Stapleton) Jennifer (Friend of Robin Mettes)

RECOVERING - SURGERY/HOSPITALIZATION Art Hughes (Oct. 4) Corey Lockridge Margaret Etlinger Marci King-Marsh (Friend of Sue Theeck) Kindra Jackson (Friend of Sue Theeck) Karin Bentley Kozlo (July 31) Brandon Huckill (Son-in-law of Robin Mettes) Paula Skiba Esther Boughner (Mother of Joel (Cheryl) Boughner)

HAVING TESTS/PROCEDURES/TREATMENT Ashley Havens and son, Evan Susan Johnson (Sister of Carol Johnson) Joanie Balian (friend of Norma Bentley & Nancy Atkinson) Diane Gadigian (Daughter-in-law of Louella Gadigian) Elise Kapelanski (friend of Tracy Cruts) Austin Tomlinson (Son of coworker of Robin Mettes) Lisa Shea (Friend of Eric Prater) Sophia Fisette (Toddler - Granddaughter of Norma Bentley’s friend Jan Kohler) William Torode (son of co-worker of Cheryl Laemmel) Dale Condon (Uncle of Eric Prater) Allan Ingalls (Brother-in-law of Evelyn L. Smith) Ivan Stebbins (Father of Patrick (Ellen) Stebbins) Ralph Kaczmarczyk (Friend of J. Michael Hill) Larry Goullette (Friend of Robin Mettes) Deanna Jones (Friend of Robin Mettes) Tracy Wagle (Nephew of Louella Gadigian) Linda Zara (Friend of Robin Mettes) Jim Buckingham (Friend-Keith & Mary Lou Provost) April MacDonald (Friend of Sue Theeck) Roger Chalmers (friends of Cuthberts)

FOR EMOTIONAL STRENGTH & HEALING Lorie Hawkins Jane Hilyer Gloria Welch Marion Kelleman Tom Riggs Ruth Beattie Angie Taylor Ceil Pretty Michele Dam Catherine Kirby Doug Goddard Eric Prater Margaret Hollowell Maxine Masterson Carolyn Krizanovic Jim Kinard Margaret Green David Long

Valerie Hilyer Leo Kozuh Jonathan King Ken Lush Judy Martin Joan Reckinger Mary Ann Froehlich Susan Theeck Pauline Doubek Dorothy Foucher Megan Melling Betty Paisley Joyce Poole Leonard Saenz Dorothy Adams Dick Sample Jennifer Hilyer-Jones Vivian Brooks Richard Henig Tim Marchand Dick Hershberger Mary Ann Grenke Sandra Jane Greenhill Richard Welch Alana Miller Josephine Daniels Bob and Elaine Matzkows Donald Jones Jennie Kubicek and family Josephine Daniels Michaele Martinez Kimberley Tyree (Robin Mettes’ best friend) Delphine Kozlo (Mother-in-law of Karin Kozlo) Chris and Karin Kozlo Rose Harris (Mother of Julius (Jennifer) Jones) Donna Stewart (Sister-in-love of Carol Bewick) Cindy Smith (Friend of Deanna McDonnell) Steve Phelps (Friend of Sandy Sourbeck) Valarie Bernard (Niece of Irene Barazsu) Angie Bernard (Friend of Bill and Val Bernard) Katherine Beck (Friends of Craig & Karen McGowan) Jan Kahler (Friend of Norma Bentley) Dr. Sue Cabadas (friend of Amanda Wiens) Carole Hayward (Sister of Susan (Mike) Hill) Beth Gilles (Friend of Sandy Sourbeck) Connie Halter (Friend of David & Paula Long) Bill Kennedy (Friend of Sue Theeck) Bill Milot (Friend Patty Allen’s family) Aaron Kittredge (Dorothy Lock’s grandson) Sandra Collins (Sister of Patti Johnson) Jeffrey Welch (Gloria Welch’s son) Kathy Moy (Sister of Margaret Fischer) Elaine Cote (Friend of Louella Gadigian) Rick Roy (Friend of Sue Theeck) Kate Patterson (Friend of Amy Bowerman) Laura Krajewski (Friend of Rita Javorski) Leslie Hibbler (Friend of Phil & Nancy Atkinson) Holly Ryan (Granddaughter of Angie Taylor) Greg Fanfalone (Friend of Ronnie Beebe) Brandon Law (Brother of Michael Law, Jr.)

Wendy Loomis (Niece of Wendy and Steve Reimers)

90th Birthday Card Blitz Margaret Hollowell

Let’s make Margaret Hollowell’s 90th birthday even more special by sending

tons of birthday cards!

You can start sending them right away! Her birthday is October 17.

Our goal is 90 cards!!

Mrs. Margaret Hollowell 18751 Moore

Allen Park, MI 48101

Friendship Group Outing The Friendship Group invites all who are

interested to visit the Michigan Military Heritage Museum in Grass Lake, Michigan on Thursday, October 26.

We will leave the church at 11 a.m. and plan to return by 4 p.m. We will have lunch together at a local café and a personal tour of the museum by Belinda Grier (Shirley Slotka’s daughter). The cost is $3 for transportation — please bring money for your lunch.

Donations will be gratefully accepted at the museum for continued development and additions to the collection.

Will You Accept This Challenge?

Our food pantry is critically low. We were not even able to provide the minimum amount of boxes last week.

Would you consider “challenging” your family, workplace, or church group to collect these items—possibly pick a few?

Canned Fruit Canned Meat (chicken, beef, pork)

Canned Pasta (Chef Boyardee type) Syrup — Canned Chili — Beef Stew

Boxed or Bagged Rice Mixes Boxed Cereal — Jelly — Baked Beans

Canned Soup (Progresso/Chunky) Boxed or Bagged Brownie, Cookie or

Cake Mix Spaghetti and Dry Pasta Canned Spaghetti Sauce

New Directories Available

Our new membership directory is available in the narthex today.

Please be sure to grab your copy before you leave today.

If there are any corrections to your entry, please contact, Membership Secretary,

Beth Stanton at beth@appc.us

October Youth Group

No Youth group tonight Next week:

Oct 15 - Apples, Corn, Pumpkins and More! What says fall more than a

cup of apple cider, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and a fresh donut? Cost is $6

Welcome Winnie and Elizabeth have been received into the one holy catholic and

apostolic church through baptism. God has made her a member of his household, to share with us in the priesthood of Christ. Let us welcome the newly baptized.

The people respond, saying:

With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ's church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ.

Response PH 496 (“Lord Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Dear”)

Lord, Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear, as you were once an infant here, So give this child of yours, we pray, your grace and blessing day by day.

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:33-46

SERMON “Tough Words” Rev. Jim Faile

*HYMN PH 11 “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?”

OFFERING OF OUR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE

You can donate by sending a text to 313-528-0364. If you give online, place a green card in the offering plate to show your support.

OFFERTORY “Antiphon” Hopson *RESPONSE PH 593 (“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*HYMN PH 379 “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

Birthdays Oct. 8 Norma Bentley, Tarran

Johnson-LeMieux Oct. 9 Avery Arnold, Bruce

Soubel, Amelia Ferrante, Deborah Flynn

Oct. 10 Susan Hill, Kathy Hollowell, Amy Johnson

Oct. 11 Kayla Griffin, Linda Gergely

Oct. 13 Kelley Ellis

Oct. 14 De De Sherlock Oct. 15 William Riggs, David

Bjoraker Oct. 16 Beth Atkinson, Steven

Reimers, Michael Filkovich, Jim Sargent

Oct. 17 Michelle Williamson, Audrey Gergely, Mary Ann

Grenke, Tyler Swistara, Jacqueline Golas

Oct. 19 Leath Ann Vaughan, Jean Ballentine

Cleveland Door Please be cautious around

the main church building and now the Cleveland entrance. It is safe to use the entrance.

The roof is being repaired and we may be inconvenienced for a number of weeks until this project is completed.

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CHORALE RESPONSE (#587) “Amen”

*POSTLUDE

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The Reverend Jim Faile is the officiant for this service of worship. The lead instrumentalist is Christine El-Hage. The Handbell Choir is directed by Beverly Edwards.

Michelle James is at Fall Color Camp with both youth groups. Belated thank you to Patty Allen for playing the flute (last week) during last

week's choir anthem.

September 2017 Financial Report

September '17 September '17 Year to Date Year to Date YTD Budget

Actual Budget Actual Budget Better/(Worse)

Total Income* $ 33,419 $ 46,250 $ 380,892 $ 416,251 $ (35,359)

Total Expense $ (46,931) $ (46,305) $ (431,727) $ (417,121) $ (14,606)

Net Gain or (Loss) $ (13,511) $ (55) $ (50,835) $ (870) $ (49,965)

*September income includes $13,000.00 from the Manse account

SHARE Dinners Join us on Wednesdays for Dinner at 6 p.m.

in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is: Adults: $7 Four-years-old to adult: $5 under four years old: FREE Family Price: $20 Or what you can pay

Please register for a seat every week before noon on Monday. After dinner you are invited to join us for worship at 6:45 p.m. in the Chapel.

Upcoming Menu — October 11: BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, vegetable, bread and dessert.

October 18: Pork Chops, Scalloped potatoes, applesauce, vegetable, bread and dessert.

October 25: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad, vegetable, bread and dessert.

“ ” and “ ” Needed

Our church will once again be participating in the Trunk or Treat event at the last Downtown Allen Park Farmer’s Market (in our south parking lot) on Friday, October 27 from 4 to 7 p.m.

We hope you plan to bring your little ones and grandchildren trick or treating to this fun and safe event.

The Deacons would like to make this event even bigger and better than last year. Contact Kathy Hollowell if you have questions!

WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW!! Promises of “donations” of tons of candy More trunks! If you would like to enter

your vehicle and decorate your trunk and pass out candy, sign up in the office.

Allen Park Presbyterian Church ….in the Heart of Allen Park

There will be a Silent Film The Phantom of the Opera shown in the sanctuary on Friday, October 13 at 7 p.m. accompanied live by Scott Foppiano. This is a free, community concert with a freewill offering to benefit the ministries of APPC.

Scott Foppiano is the 2007 American Theater Organist of the Year.

The Silent Film Festival continues...

Scott Foppiano will also accompany Habeas Corpus and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Angelica Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 14 at 7 p.m.

Presented by Concerts at APPC