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Pastor: Deborah T. Marion Chaplain in Residence: Carol Johnson Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Kris Kent Lay Leader: Judy Burner Assistant Director: Dawn McDade Associate Lay Leaders: Roy Bauschatz Director of Music: Sandra Fox & Archie Leigh Organist: Rudy Shackelford Church Office Administrator: Dee Dee Wike
Liturgists: William Schultz Acolytes: 8:30 Deanna Mitchell 11:00 Shelby Jacobs Sound Room: 8:30 Kirk Bell 11:00 Jeremy Nardozzi
October Altar Guild: Sarah Hillard, Peggy Lewis, Nancy Wilburn
Trustee Contact for the Week: M. E. Thomas
CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOMING OUR GUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE SHARING OF OUR CELEBRATIONS AND PRAYER CONCERNS PRELUDE The Heavens Are Telling Ludwig van Beethoven Mary Kaylor, piano (1770-1827)
CHORAL INTROIT (11:00) Since Jesus Came Into My Heart R. H. McDaniel and Charles Gabriel *CALL TO WORSHIP O God, you are our refuge and our strength, a very present help in times of trouble, therefore we will not fear. O God, you made an everlasting covenant with us. Help us to be your people in this world of trial and trouble. *HYMN OF PRAISE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God UMH No. 110 SPECIAL READING In the Stillness of the Morning Joy Wike (8:30) Makayla Floyd (11:00) MORNING PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER UMH No. 895 CHORAL RESPONSE (11:00) Stay with Me Jacques Berthier ANTHEM You Raise Me Up Rolf Lovland Carter Roane, soloist Brendan Graham CHILDREN’S TIME (11:00) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION God of all truth and light, speak to us now, we pray, through the words of your
holy scripture, that we may have direction for our path, comfort in our suffering, conviction of our sin, and hope for the future. Amen.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 30, 2016 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Available for Your Use: Large print Hymnals, large print bulletins and listening devices for the hearing-impaired. Please ask an usher for assistance. † Cell Phones: Please remember to silence your cell
phone before the service begins. Thank you.
Bethany United Methodist Church 1860 Hayes Road • PO Box 527 Gloucester Point VA 23062 Office: 804.642.2110 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bethanyumc-gp.org
STEWARDSHIP 10/23/16
General Fund Total 4795.23
Capital Improvement Fund 55.00
Pastor’s Discretionary 80.00
Altar Flowers 45.00
Upper Room 2.00
Youth (Retreat) 50.00
COUNTING TEAMS October
Dixon 30
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10/23/16
8:30 38
11:00 89
TOTAL WORSHIP 127
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Adults 35
Youth 0
Children 0
TOTAL in SS 35
Children's Church 8
NURSERY
8:30 0
11:00 0
DONATIONS NEEDED The Salvation Army, Laurel Shelter, and Bread for Life continue to need the following:
Non-perishable foods, such as canned meats, soups, vegetables, peanut butter, and fruits.
Household cleaners, paper products, over the counter medicines, and personal hygiene items are also requested items.
Please place donations in the baskets beside the church office and in the narthex. Thanks!
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*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 19:1-10 Pew Bible NT, page 78 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Grit, Grace and Gratitude Pastor Debbie Marion *HYMN OF RESPONSE Freely, Freely UMH No. 389 RECEIVING OF OUR TITHES, GIFTS, AND MORNING OFFERING THE OFFERTORY Lead Me to the Cross Brooke Ligertwood *THE DOXOLOGY UMH No. 95
*CLOSING HYMN Living for Jesus, refrain after stz 1 & 4 only TFWS No. 2149
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH Living for Jesus, refrain TFWS No. 2149 O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to thee;
for thou, in thy atonement, didst give thyself for me; I own no other master, my heart shall be thy throne,
my life I give, hence-forth to live, O Christ, for thee alone.
*Congregation standing, as you are able
Bethany UMC Prayer List 10/27/2016
BETHANY FAMILY
Jennie & Carroll Lipscomb Jack & Mary Poland Gene Harrell
Ted & Peggy Peterman Bessie Conner Ken Matthews
Ray and Alice Doggett Tom Sawyer & family Archie Leigh
Marshall Lewis Paige Mitchell Joy Long
Bob Harder Marie Reynolds Roy & Darlene Bauschatz
Merle Luther Jim Hollins Jerri Doggett
Abigail Walker Jason Hogge Charlotte Cecil
Jack Wallace Carter Roane Neikirk Family
BETHANY FRIENDS
Stuart Conner Les & Jan Breen Sandra Hoover
Kristen Collier Trevor Claar Janie Blanchard
Rhonda Simmons Sue Blake John Riesbeck
Scott Balderson George Parkes Mr. Palmer
Shane Johnson Kathi Christiansen Jesse Green
Audrey Shearer Jeff Carino Jason Frederick
K D Cooper Donna Kidd Paul Brown
Jan Towne Kevin Hernandez Ellis Hall
Annette Wilburn Barbara Berry
ASSISTED LIVING
Gloucester House: Esther Marie Jordan, Room 509 Jean Heywood, Room 110 Bessie Emory, Room 101
John Stanley Belvin, Jr. Rm 107 Ray Doggett, Rm 318
Heron Cove: Agnes Williams, Bldg 2, Room 28
Stonebridge N.C.: Gloria Wallace
Sunrise Senior Living: Pauline Harris
BUMC’S MILITARY
Todd Bontrager Michael Brown Peter Demetriades
Meagan Demetriades Chad Dickson Josh Morris
Bernard Johnson Lamont Johnson Kyle Nichols
Kevin Jacobs Jim Minor: Minor, James Red Horse APO, AE 09316
All members of the military and their families
WELCOME, VISITORS! We are delighted to have you worship with us today. We invite you to participate as fully in our worship service as you feel comfortable. Bethany Church offers a full range of study and fellowship opportunities for children, youth, young adults, and older adults. Sunday school, in session from 9:45-10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning, features several different classes for adults, one class for youth, three classes for children, and a nursery. We invite you to come back to Bethany and get to know us better! For more information please visit www.bethanyumc-gp.org. OUR NURSERY — For the convenience of parents with small children, a nursery is provided during both worship services, as well as during the Sunday school hour. The maximum suggested age for the nursery is four years old. Please see an usher or greeter for directions. ALTAR FLOWERS are given for the glory of God and in honor of Pastor Debbie and Lewis by Clair and Sarah Hillard. ADULT BIBLE STUDY will not meet October 31 and November 7. We will
resume on Monday, November 14.
THIS WEEK AT BETHANY UMC
TODAY 8:25 & 10:55 am Prayer Time—Mary Lotsey Room
9:45 am Sunday School for all ages
12:00-2:00 pm Children’s Christmas Rehearsal
4:00 pm George Nelson Concert: Rudy Shackelford
Monday, October 31 5:00-7:00 pm Trunk or Treat (“Trunks” should be in place by 4:45 pm.)
Tuesday, November 1 3:30 pm Trustees
7:00 pm JOY Circle
Wednesday, November 2 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 3 9:30 am C.A.R.E. Ministry
10:00 am House of Prayer
1:00 pm Staff Meeting
Friday, November 4 1:00-3:00 pm Kings Daughters & Sons (set-up)
Saturday, November 5 9:00 am-3:00 pm Kings Daughters & Sons Convention (WBFH & sanctuary)
Sunday, November 6 8:25 & 10:55 am Prayer Time—Mary Lotsey Room
9:45 am Sunday School for all ages
12:00 pm Children’s Christmas Rehearsal
12:15 pm UMYF
Bazaar Set Up to Begin Immediately Following 11:00 Service. Volunteers needed to assist in moving furniture and tables. Please stick around and help if you are able. Thanks.
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Tomorrow Night!
5:00‒7:00 PM Bring a friend and join us!
All “trunks” should be in position &
ready to go by 4:45 PM.
HAPPY WANDERERS —"On The Road Again" - We will be traveling to The Hotel Jefferson in Richmond on Thursday, December 8. We will attend a Christmas tea and will have a chance to see the beautiful Christmas decorations at the hotel. We will leave from the front parking lot of the church at 10:30 a.m. in order to arrive for our tea, scheduled from noon‒2 p.m. The cost is $36.75 which includes tax, gratuity, and valet parking. Some of the items on the menu include: 2 Virginia ham biscuits, cucumber dill sandwich, 2 scones, breads, cookie, chocolate covered strawberry, 2 cheeses, choice of 2 teas and other delicacies. Reservations were made for 20 so let Judy Burner know as soon as possible if you can attend. She will collect your money upfront. Blessings, Judy
GEORGE NELSON MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES — Join us THIS AFTERNOON at 4 PM for Pictures at an Exhibition, a program featuring Bethany’s Steinway piano and Allen organ in music inspired by the visual arts, masterfully played by our own Rudy Shackelford. An offering will be received to benefit the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. Gifts of pet food and supplies for the shelter animals are also encouraged.
GiveGloucester on GivingTuesday: November 29, 2016
Please save the date! On November 29th, celebrate the national day of giving back with a donation to a local charity. Go online to the secure site, GiveGloucester.org, and choose a local charity. Thank You!
Appeal from The Samaritan Group
On GivingTuesday, The Samaritan Group hopes to raise $10,000 in order to help 20 more Gloucester families experiencing financial emergencies due to a variety of circumstances. Most often help is needed with rent or power and heating bills. So far in 2016, The Samaritan Group has helped 150 Gloucester families who do not receive any other assistance to stay safely in their homes. The number of applications for help has grown and funds are needed in order to assist more families. The Samaritan Group respectfully asks that you support this mission with a donation on GivingTuesday. Thank You! Online: Go to GiveGloucester.org, choose The Samaritan Group, and click on Donate Now. By mail: The Samaritan Group, P. O. Box 784, White Marsh, VA 23183
SPECIAL THANKS to the HUGS Ministry for the beautiful lap robe and the prayers of the congregation, also the calls and cards received. I have an interesting journey ahead of me, but plan on a complete recovery with God's help! Know the "warmth" of the robe will be comforting. — Merle Luther
BAZAAR PREVIEW DINNER TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Friday, November 11 5:30-7:30 PM
Make sure to get your tickets before they sell out!
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Brothers and Sisters,
I want to share with you about God’s amazing grace and your abundant generosity! We have so far received 75 Faith Promises totaling $253,398 towards our 2017 general budget! I am so thankful to God for each of you. May God continue to bless each of you as you do His work here on Earth.
Blessings, Dolores Breen
LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER (Check your November Banner for information on these & other scheduled events.)
Sunday, November 6 – Daylight Savings Time Ends. Set your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Friday, November 11 – Bazaar Preview Dinner, 5:30-7:30 PM. Tickets on sale NOW. Saturday, November 12 – Bethany Bazaar, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Monday, November 14 – Homebound Ministries will meet to cook and deliver meals to shut-ins. Make plans now to join us at 9:30 AM for this special time of ministry and fellowship. Sunday, November 20 – GUEST Volunteer Training will be held at Bethany at 4 PM. Please plan to attend if you are interested in learning more about the GUEST program and how you can volunteer to help the homeless this winter. Bethany will be a Host Site the weeks of December 5-12 and February 13-20. BANNER DEADLINE: The December and January newsletters will be combined and mailed out in late November. The deadline for articles and announcements for the combined December/January Banner is Wednesday, November 16. Please be thinking ahead of the information you need included and make sure to contact the church office to schedule your events and meetings on the church calendar.
GUEST VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS The training sessions this year are all-inclusive for a combined training of day shelter and night shelter policies and procedures. Previous GUEST volunteers are encouraged to attend to refresh their skills, but are not required to attend. Join us at the date most convenient for you!
Sunday, October 23rd at 4 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Gloucester Sunday, November 6th at 4 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Gloucester
Sunday, November 20th at 4 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 4th at 4 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Gloucester DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
Sunday, November 6 Make sure to turn your clocks back one
hour before going to bed Saturday night!
THANK YOU — During the course of the year, the members of Abingdon Woman’s Club (AWC) work very hard to raise funds for the community and provide fellowship. This could not happen without your generous support in providing meeting space as well as a location for our Annual Yard Sale. It is with great pride that the AWC present Bethany UMC’s Pastor’s Discretionary Fund with a check for $500. The AWC is honored to donate to Bethany United Methodist Church and to support the excellent work you do to serve the residents of Gloucester County. Best regards, Valerie Cook, President
