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Please consider using the following resources throughout the week ahead.

Questions for Reflection What sort of power is manifest in the reign of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to claim that Christ is “far above all rule and authority and power and dominion” or that God has “put all things under his feet” (Eph. 1:21, 22)?

Morning Prayer Almighty God, reveal to me the greatness of your power, that I may see your presence among the lowly and the lost and know the authority and sovereignty of your love in Jesus Christ, our Lord, who is also our humble brother. Amen.

Evening Prayer Lord Jesus, when did I see you hungry? When did I see you thirsty? When did I welcome you, or clothe you, or take care of you, or visit you? Have I ignored your claim upon my time, my attention, my resources? Open my eyes; melt my heart; enlighten my understanding. Let me see you in the world, welcome you as my brother, and serve you as my Lord, with the family you acknowledge as your own: the poor, the stranger, the sick, and the prisoner. Amen.

Next Week’s Scriptures Monday, November 27, 2017:

Psalm 117; Jeremiah 30:1-17; Revelation 21:5-27

Tuesday, November 28, 2017: Psalm 117; Jeremiah 30:18-24; Revelation

22:8-21

Wednesday, November 29, 2017: Psalm 117; Jeremiah 31:1-6; Luke 1:1-4

Thursday, November 30, 2017: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Zechariah 13:1-9; Revelation

14:6-13

Friday, December 1, 2017: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Zechariah 14:1-9; 1

Thessalonians 4:1-18

Saturday, December 2, 2017: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Micah 2:1-13; Matthew

24:15-31

ANNOUNCEMENTS Lunch & Hanging of the Greens Today!

After Morning Worship today, we will be serving lunch right after service and will have our annual Hanging of the Greens. Help us get Gobin spruced up for the Advent season!

Mitten Tree You may notice Gobin’s Mitten Tree outside of the church office. Please feel free to bring new or lightly used hats, gloves, mittens and scarves by December 10th. We need both child sizes as well as adult sizes! These will be donated throughout the community to

keep those in need warm during the winter months.

Advent Worship Series: “Angels Among Us” The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of tweets and hashtags. Their messages were

often short and to the point–their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. As we look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary,

Joseph and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring #morehope, #morepeace, #morejoy, and #morelove to the

world. Join us for the beginning of Advent with the start of this series next week, Sunday, December 3!

Cookie Sale: Saturday, December 2, 8am - 12pm Make sure you don't miss out on this sweet tradition! Fill up a container with your own

selections of a variety of homemade cookies! You can purchase a small container for $5 or a larger container for $11.

Pitch-In Coordination Team If you've ever stayed after Sunday Morning Worship for our monthly pitch-in meals, you know what a blessing it is. We are so thankful for our awesome volunteers who make it

happen every month! If good food and good company are things you have a passion for, we ask you to consider using your gifts once a month with our pitch-in coordination team.

If you would like more info, please contact Bill Hamm or the church office about it!

Financial Peace University starts January 21 What if you knew where all of your money was going each month? What if you

were debt-free, investing and making wise spending decisions? With Dave Ramsey's class Financial Peace University, you CAN take control of your

money and start planning for your future. Gobin is sponsoring a nine week course, starting January 21, 2018, on Sundays at 7pm in the Gobin Colonnade

Room. You can get more information at www.daveramsey.com/fpu. You can register at www.fpu.com/1051989. Message or call John Savage at

johnsavage2004@comcast.net or 765-301-4532.

“Shepherd of the Saints” Christ the King Sunday

November 26, 2017

We Gather Welcome Prelude Steven Snyder, piano Call to Worship C.J. Shields

One: The Lord God is our shepherd. All: We are the people of God’s pasture, the sheep of God’s hand. One: God will seek the lost, feed the hungry, and strengthen the weak. All: But the proud and power-hungry will be fed with justice.

Opening Prayer C.J. Shields All: God of majesty, you love us with an everlasting love and show us the way to justice and peace. In Jesus Christ you have reconciled the whole world to you and claimed us as your own, that we may live as his body on earth and, with all the saints, enter into your glory on the last day. Amen.

Opening Hymn “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” UMH #154 The Baptismal Covenant Sharing the Peace of Christ

We Proclaim Prayer for Illumination C.J. Shields Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:15-23 Pew Bible Page #1156 Gospel Reading Matthew 25:31-46 Pew Bible Page #984

One: For the Word of God in scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us:

All: Thanks be to God! Come As a Child Alisa Isaacs-Bailey Sermon “Shepherd of the Saints” Rev. Bryan Langdoc Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer Rev. Bryan Langdoc

We Respond Invitation to the Offering Rev. Bryan Langdoc Sharing of Tithes & Offering Offertory “We Come to Say Thank You” Gobin Choir

insert

Doxology UMH #95 All: Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication Rev. Bryan Langdoc

We Go Forth Closing Hymn “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” UMH #381 Charge & Blessing Rev. Bryan Langdoc

Postlude Steven Snyder, piano

Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 4pm

Address: PO Box 66, 307 Simpson St., Greencastle, IN 46135

Phone: (765) 658-6010 Email: gobin@gobinumc.org Website: www.gobinumc.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gobinumc _______________________________

Our Worship Schedule Sunday School: 9:30am

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30am College Worship Night: 6:30pm

Wednesday Morning Prayer: 8:30am Noonday Prayer (Mon-Fri): 12pm

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Children & Nursery We love it when children stay to join us in worship. Liturgy boxes are located near the South entrance

and are available for children to use and participate in the worship service. In addition,

staffed nursery is available for children ages 4 and under in Wesley Hall.

Children's Church is available for children 5 years old up to 2nd grade. Liturgy boxes are available for

all children in the sanctuary!________________________________

Online Giving You can make donations to Gobin online at

www.gobinumc.org under the Generosity tab.

You can also text to give! Text GOBIN + TITHE + your amount to 73256 to give using your text

messaging (Ex: GOBIN TITHE $10). Standard text message rates do apply.

If you would like to learn more about online giving, contact Cheryl Selvey at 765-658-4040 or

finance@gobinumc.org. ________________________________

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Glory Sightings form: https://goo.gl/5XEt6m As we go to God with our concerns and pain, let us also look for His Glory in the

world. Take just a moment to jot down one to one million blessings, glory sightings, joys in the world. Your entries will be anonymous.

View the Youth Calendar: https://goo.gl/ZsV8j4 Let us know what activities your kids are involved in so Gobin members can attend

and/or support through prayer. Contact the church office for more info!

Use Amazon Smile for your online shopping! You can support Gobin even through your online shopping! When you use Amazon Smile and set up Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church as your organization of

choice, Amazon donates a percentage of your total amount to us. Visit smile.amazon.com and search for Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church as the

organization you want to support. (Feel free to call the church office if you are having trouble setting it up and Rachel can help you!)