GLADE UNITED

CHURCH OF CHRIST

September 3, 2017 10:30 a.m.

Welcome Members, Friends, and Visitors!

“to experience and share the love of Jesus Christ”

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WE CENTER OURSELVES ON GOD

Welcome to a time of Sabbath, rest, and renewal

\September 3, 2017

Glade Matters

Shared moments of information and inspiration about our church family

Prelude “The Peace May Be Exchanged” Dan Locklair

*Processional Hymn “ Joyful, Joyful We Adore Y ou” #4

*Call to Worship

L: God remembers and visits us and restores us to the community of faith.

P: In our pain, suffering, and loss we know the assurance of God’s presence.

L: When we have opposition and hopeless situations, God bears us up on eagles’

wings.

P: In the loneliness of our firm idealism, God grants healing and

transformation.

L: Whatever we need as we gather to worship, a merciful and loving God meets us

here.

P: We assemble with high expectations that God has much good in store for us. L: The good gifts God bestows on us here are for reaching out to others.

P: We want to use our talents in the service of Jesus Christ.

Prayer of Invocation (Offered by all)

As we gather here, O God, we are mindful of your presence, and we marvel at

your handiwork. Night turns into day, and summer fades away. Fall begins to

show signs of wanting to arrive, and laborers continue to reap the bounty of

your earth. On this national holiday, as we recall the achievements workers

have made, we pray for those who do not have full employment and for those

who do, but who, also, cannot make the two ends meet. Inspire a new

generation of committed individuals who will not rest until all have what they

need, and no one is left behind. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

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Time With The Children

Scripture Readings Jeremiah 15: 15-21; Romans 12: 9-21

L: The Word of God, for the people of God.

P: Thanks be to God!

Message “Deliverance”

*Hymn “ Jesus, I Live to Y ou” #457

Sharing our Joys and Concerns

Leader : The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us pray…

Silent Prayer

Prayer

The Prayer Jesus taught Us

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.

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD’S WILL AND CARE

Offertory “Verso in Minor” Domenico Zipoli

*Doxology

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Worship Participants

Pastor: Rev. Philip Curran

Music Director: Dr. William Powell, III

Ushers: Brooks Widder & Kim Stevens

Greeters: Connie & Ron Rough

Lay Reader: Joan Hummer

Acolyte: Bob Watson

Nursery: Patty Green & Blake Kreimer

Communion Servers: Shannon Jordre, Ellen Garst, Lor ijean Turner

The Celebration of Communion

Video Invitation to the Table #EatTogether

Communion Prayer (Offered by All)

Generous God, as we gather at the table, you make yourself known to us in the

bread that is about to be broken. By your grace, we have been redeemed. As

Jesus gather his disciples together, we pray that your spirit would gather us in a

similar way. Help us to look at one another with the same, soft gaze Jesus looked

at those he encountered. When we feel anxious, come to us and quiet our restless-

ness. When we are uncertain about the future, speak a word of hope so that we

do not lose heart. May these elements sustain us in ways no other meal can. In

Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

Sanctus “Holy, Holy, Holy” #793

Consecration of the Elements

Distribution of the Elements

(Communion will be served in the pews. Please take each element as it is passed to

you and wait for all others to be served. The pastor will indicate when to receive the

given element. Gluten free bread is in the center dish of the bread trays for any who

have allergies or health concerns).

Recessional Hymn “ I Would Be True” #452

* Benediction

Postlude “ Toccata” (Symphony V) Charles-Marie Widor

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Food Bank Items for September

The students will start back to school this month, items

for their lunchbox is always a great donation, i.e., peanut

butter, jelly, crackers, chips, and drink boxes.

Most Needed Items:

Baked Beans Canned Pasta Hamburger, Chicken, Tuna Helper

Canned Peas Cereal Canned Fruit/Applesauce

Boxed Potatoes Toilet Paper Pudding and Jello

The Second Mile Recipient for September

Since 1994, Mission of Mercy, has been providing free

medical, dental care and medications to the uninsured

working poor and those unable to access affordable health

care. The Mission of Mercy van visits Frederick Church

of the Brethren, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taneytown, and Faith

Baptist Church in Brunswick, twice monthly, serving more than 1,150 patients with

over 3,790 visits at these clinics annually. Interested in volunteering? Come visit us

at our regular scheduled tours at the Church of the Brethren. Please see their website

for tours, additional clinics and information or to make a direct donation:

https://www.amissionofmercy.org/maryland-pennsylvania/

Contact Linda Ryan, Executive Director with any questions.

Mission: Mission of Mercy seeks to restore dignity to all people by being an

instrument of “healing through love,” and by the reciprocal sharing of God’s mercy

with those we serve.

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Next Week—Annual Picnic

Our 7th Annual Outdoor Picnic Service & Picnic will be

held next Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Walkersville

Community Park off of Kenneth Drive starting at 10:30 a.m.

Glade UCC will supply the hot dogs & rolls, paper products

and eating utensils. Please bring a dish to share.

We will also be holding RALLY DAY on September 10th at

the park. Rallying all our Sunday School Students back for

the 2017-2018 Sunday School Year. Please remind your chil-

dren of the Rally Day and have them brings their friends.

Hope to see you all there!!!

The choirs will resume rehearsals this Wednesday, September 6th with Handbell

Choir from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall and the Senior Choir from

7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. New members are always welcome.

A special thanks to all who provided the

Refreshments for our fellowship time after the

summer worship services.

They were enjoyed by all!

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THIS WEEK AT GLADE

Sun., Sept., 3 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery

Mon., Sept., 4 LABOR DAY—OFFICE CLOSED

Tue., Sept., 5 First Day of School for Frederick County Students

Wed., Sept., 6 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice (SH)

7:45 p.m. Senior Choir Practice (FS)

7:45 p.m. LDM Activity (classrooms)

Fri., Sept., 8 7:45 p.m. LDM Activity (classrooms)

Sun., Sept., 10 10:30 a.m. 7th Annual Worship & Picnic in the Park

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery

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