OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK

Monday 11/05/2018

9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer (OC)10:30 a.m. Heart 2 Heart (FLC)2:00 p.m. Trustees Mtg. (Church Office)7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (FLC)

Tuesday 11/06/2018***12:00 NOON BULETIN DEADLINE***

7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (FLC)6:30 p.m. Praise Team (S)

Wednesday 11/07/2018

10:00 a.m. Small Group / The Story (Foxwood Village)10:00 a.m. Chapel Pre-School (ALBOH)10:00 a.m. Olive Tree Gathering (OC)11:00 a.m. Ruth Circle of Love (FLC)6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (S)7:00 p.m. Bible Study the Pastor Polk (FLC)

Thursday 11/08/2018

10:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Polk (FLC)4:30 p.m. ALBOH Bd. Mtg. (FLC)7:00 p.m. The Story/Small Group (Huntington Hills)7:00 p.m. Small Group / The Story (Sir Georges Trail)

Friday 11/09/2018

Saturday 11/10/2018

9:00 a.m. UMM Meeting (FLC)

Sunday 11/11/2018

8:00 a.m. Traditional SVC (S)9:15 a.m. Sunday School (FLC)10:30 a.m. Contemporary SVC (S)

WELCOME TOLAKE GIBSON UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

Pastor Steve B. Polk

424 W. Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809Office Phone: (863) 858-5431 Fax: (863) 853-1625E-Mail: office@lakegibsonumc.comChurch Web Page: www.LakeGibsonUMC.com

“A Little Bit of Heaven Child Enrichment Center”Director: Latisha CookPhone: (863) 858-8400E-Mail: alboh@lakegibsonumc.com

Sept. 23, 2018November 04, 2018

Don’t Forget….

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. in the FLC!

8:00 Worship Greeters:

Dick & Debbie McPherson

10:30 Worship Greeters:

Sharon Coddington & Cindy Webb

Ushers: Tom Burns, Dale Gower, Jeff Acor

Leon and Kathy Rumohr, Roy and Sue Bodemer

Audio Visual Team: James Beck & Kristie Summers

Mission:Sharing God’s Love Through Action

Vision:To be a joyful church family that is crucial to our community

Bereavement:

Traditional WORSHIP Service 8:00 am

LOVE IN ACTION & LOVE CARRIED OUTOPENING WORDS / CALL TO WORSHIP

Blessing and glory and wisdom Rev. 7:12

and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to

our God forever and ever! Amen!

In the face of God’s goodness we recognize our

failings. Hungry for God’s mercy, let us tell the truth

about our lives, that we might receive grace in time of

need

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious God,

you call us your own children 1 John 3:1

and cover us with your love.

We would seek to be merciful as you are,

and to show compassion as you do,

but we fail to live the life to which we have been

called. Where we ought to forgive, we condemn;

the evil we should shun, we embrace.

Forgive our sinful ways, tame our wayward wills,

and make us more like Christ, until we are raised in

perfection on the last day. Amen.

Sisters and brothers, no one who takes refuge in God

will be condemned. Ps. 34:22

Believe the good news! In Jesus Christ, we are

forgiven.

PRAYER

In life and in death you bless us, O God. When trouble

overwhelms us, you save us. When sorrow overtakes

us, you comfort us. When death overcomes us, you

overcome death and raise us to new life. You promise

us joy everlasting and, even now, give us glad hope and

glimpses of your realm, which is to come when Christ

makes all things new. For calling us your children and

bestowing upon us such great love, we give you thanks,

In your Word, O God, show us heaven. By your Spirit,

show us truth; through Christ, the Living Word, in

whom we see your face. Amen.

BRINGING IN THE CROSS AND LIGHTSPRAYER

Hymn: For All The Saints (VS. 1,2 & 6) #711

Hymn: Faith of Our Fathers #710

Anthem:

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Whoever you are and whatever your petition may be, all are welcome to kneel or stand at the altar to pray and receive a blessing. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Eternal God, author of our past and promise of our

future,

we lay before you our private fears and our concerns

for the world, knowing that you hear our cries. Ps. 34:6

Especially today we pray for those whom Jesus

called blessed: Matt. 5:3–10

for the poor in spirit . . . for those who mourn . . .

for the humble and meek . . . for those who thirst and

hunger for righteousness . . . for the pure in heart . . . for

those who show mercy and those who make peace . . .

for those who are persecuted because of Christ . . .

Pour out your blessings upon them and us that we may

be strengthened in every hardship and joyful at the

recognition of every blessing. We call to mind before

you all those who have died: those who taught us the

faith . . . those who spoke your truth in the face of

evil . . . those who cared for the weak and the suffering .

Thank you that their pain is ended and their joy made

complete. Almighty God, you have knit together your

elect, In one communion and fellowship, In the mystical

body of your Son, Christ Our Lord. Grant us grace so to

follow your holy saints in all virtuous And godly living,

that we may come to those unspeakable joys, Which

you have prepared for those who sincerely love you,

We remember the legacy we have been left through

the lives of:

Bob Butler

Marilyn Warnack

Vera Ridley

Dorthy McGhean

Covenanting God, in baptism you claim us and show us

how to live. Keep us in your care until that day

Rev. 7:9–17 when all creation sings your praise and you

lead all your children to the springs of the water of life.

Through Jesus Christ, our Brother, Redeemer, and

Lord. Amen.

Celebration of Holy Communion

THE WORD OF GODThe Message: Pastor Steve Polk

“Not of My Own Accord” The Scripture:

John 12:44-50

My Next Step

GIVING OF PLEDGES AND GIFTSINVITATION TO THE OFFERINGHow can we withhold our gifts of gratitude in the face of such

wondrous love? With glad and generous hearts,

let us bring our offerings to God. We magnify your name, O

God, Ps. 34:1 and together exalt your name, for you are so

good to us and gracious beyond measure. In this life you lead

us, comfort us, guide us, and redeem us in countless ways. In

death you usher us to even greater blessing, bringing us

through the great ordeal, Rev. 7:14 embracing us in your

endless light, and welcoming us to your table of goodness and

plenty. These gifts we bring are but a token of our thanks,

seeds to be planted for the growing of your kingdom, in which

we have sure and certain hope. In Jesus’ name we pray.

. .

and those whom we loved and cherished the most . . .

 Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation #545

This day, and every day, O taste and see that the Lord is

good. Ps. 34:8a May the God of hope keep you until

Christ comes to take us all home.

TAKING OUT THE CROSS AND LIGHTS

Benediction:

Postlude:

Bob ButlerMarilyn WarnackVera RidleyDorothy McGhean

Let Go Praise & worship service 10:30 am

LOVE IN ACTION & LOVE CARRIED OUTBRINGING IN THE CROSS AND LIGHTS

Praise Song: Our God Is Greater Chris TomlinPraise Song: Because He Lives Matt Maher

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Whoever you are and whatever your petition may be, all are welcome to kneel or stand at the altar to pray and receive a blessing.

THE WORD OF GODThe Message: Pastor Steve Polk

“Where Is Your Heart’s Treasure?” The Scripture:Matthew 6:19-24

Celebration Of Holy CommunionPraise Song: O Come To The Altar Elevation Worship

GIVING OF PLEDGES AND GIFTS Praise Song: My Heart Is Yours Kristain Stanfill

TAKING OUT THE CROSS AND LIGHTS

The Dismissal:

Offering EnvelopesPlease contact the church office either by phone, email or you may note it on the connection card if you are in need of offering envelopes.

THE STORYThis Weeks Reading:

Nov. 11 Chapter 28, New Beginnings

Nov. 18 Thanksgiving Dinner,

Chapter 29, Paul’s Mission

Nov. 25 Chapter 30, Paul’s Final Days

Dec. 02 Advent Chapter 31 Heaven

Dec. 09 – 23 OPEN

Dec. 30 5th Sunday - OPEN

My Next Step Today Is:

I will memorize Mark 8:36 Lord, help me to hear your Word Lord, help me to keep your Word in my life Lord, may I walk in your light

Heart 2 Heart will meet on November 4th at 10:30 am in the FLC Rooms 1&2. Discussion will be from the UMW Program Book Nov. 2017/2018 page 35. Please bring World Thank Offering and something for the pantry. Bring lunch, a drink and a friend.

Ruth Circle of Love will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 7th at 11:00 am in the FLC rooms 1&2. We will be studying Dinah in our book Women of the Bible. Bring a sandwich a drink, a friend and come share with us. Dessert will be furnished. We would love for you to come and join us.

The UMM will meet in the FLC on Saturday, Nov. 10th @ 9:00 a.m. This will be a breakfast meeting and future

project update meeting.

United Methodist Women Unit Meeting:On November 12th UMW will have our third Unit Meeting of the 2018 year. We are honored to have Kathy Guin as our nspecial guest speaker. Kathy nis from Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine and she will inform us about the program and how we can volunteer with this valuable ministry. After the 10:30 business meeting and guest speaker we will celebrate with a covered dish luncheon. So make your plans today to come and join in on the fun and fellowship.

Christmas Poinsettias are still for sale in the church office either by phone, email or connection card. Please contact the office if you would like to order a

poinsettia. Make checks out to LGUMC on memo line add Poinsettias. November 11th Veteran’s DayNovember 15th ALBOH – Thankful Dinner @ 6:00 pmNovember 18th LGUMC – One Service 10:30 Followed by Thankful Dinner in FLCNovember 18th – 25th National Bible WeekNovember 22nd – 25th Office ClosedNovember 25th United Methodist Student Day (special offering)

Moving into December:Cantata Practices will be on Saturdays 12/8, 12/15 @ 10:00 am for further information and additional Cantata Information contact Glenda Hess

December 16th One Service @ 10:30 - Blood Drive – CantataDecember 23rd One Service @ 10:30 - Cantata December 24th – 25th Office ClosedDecember 24th – Candle Light SVC @ 6:00 pmDecember 30th One Service @ 10:30 am followed by 5th Sunday Potluck Dinner