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Longswamp United Church of Christ200 Clay Road, Mertztown, PA 19539

Phone 610-682-6230E-Mail:longswampucc@windstream.net Web:www.longswampucc.org

Rev. Dr. Katherine Brearley, Pastor Ann Mabry Miller, OrganistNovember 1st, 2010 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 10:15 AM WORSHIPOur Churchs Wider Mission Offering

(Please turn off cell phones. The symbol + indicates that those who are able should stand. Words inBOLD are spoken or sung by the whole congregation.)

MUSICAL PRELUDEIf you have brought a memorial votive candle for a person who was not a church member, orwho passed away in a previous year, please bring it forward and light it at this time.

WELCOME & PRAYER CONCERNS(Please write your concern on a slip of paper and hand to an usher so it can be included in the PastoralPrayer)

ORGAN CHIMES

+OPENING HYMN #751For All the Saints

+CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Come, let the saints of the church gather together for worship!People: Many of Gods saints have gone before us, and there are beautiful onesthat are not yet born. We rejoice to share this day with all who are born anewinto the Kingdom of God.Pastor: The saints of Gods kingdom will reign with Christ Jesus forever and ever.People: And when the last trumpet sounds our hearts will be filled with joy as wesee our loved ones surrounding the royal throne.Unison: We come together to worship and praise the Living God who makes thispossible. (Please be seated)

WE ASK GOD TO BE PRESENT IN WORSHIPUnison: Almighty and gracious God, Your kingdom alone will last forever. ToYou belongs all glory, all honor and all power. Be present in this time of worshipas we remember Your promise that through Jesus Christ we each have theblessed gift of eternal life. Amen

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CALL TO CONFESSIONPastor: The souls of the righteous are now safe in the hand of Goshall ever touch them. But they long for us also to be close to Gostrength to walk in Gods sight.

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONLord, we confess that sometimes we are overwhelmed by thematerial world. We are impressed by big houses, fast cars anWe are tempted to do anything to get these things. They seebut remind us they are soon lost in the sands of time.

Help us, we pray, to see the invisible and eternal world arounin faith, hope, courage and love for these investments will lathose who taught us our faith be proud of who we have becohave accomplished. Let us walk close to You. In Jesus Name

KYRIESpoken/SungPastor: Lord, have mercy upon us People: Lord, Have mePastor: Christ, have mercy upon us. People: Christ, Have mPastor: Lord, have mercy upon us People: Lord, Have me

ASSURANCE OF PARDONPastor: One day our bodies will return to the dust of the earth, ango back to God, who gave it us. But all who are born of water and

go on to shine like the stars. Our sins are forgiven, because God for us to do in His holy Name.Pastor: We are Gods forgiven people so let us praise God.People: We will continuously praise Gods holy name.

+RESPONSE OF PRAISEGlory be the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; asbeginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, Ame

THE PASSING OF THE PEACEPastor: The Peace of God be with you. People: And also wPlease greet one another with words and/or signs of peace, remembering that not everyone wish

THE RITE OF THE TOTENFEST OF ALL SAINTS OB

(The Pastor will read the name, a family member or friend will come forward toreceive a white carnation, the bell will toll.)

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The Naming of Names [Members, Friends and Others Receiving Services of the Church/Pastor]:Name: Date of Death:

Arabelle E. Topsie Oberdoerster November 22, 2009Robert R. Piatt, Jr. January 6, 2010Frances Mickey Sicher January 20, 2010Earl H. Weller March 8, 2010Thomas P. Hilt April 5, 2010Marjorie Betty Mabry April 15, 2010Max J. Bleiler April 19, 2010Jocelyn F. Fenstermacher April 25, 2010Anna E. George June 20, 2010

Carlson R. Kutz July 8, 2010

DEDICATION OF 2010 MEMORIAL GIFTS TO THE CHURCH:A Dell Laptop [For use by church secretary and staff]Using Memorial Fund Inloving memory of our son, Scott R. Fritz by parents, Robert & Fern Fritz.

HYMN .... #677Soon and Very Soon

CHILDRENS TIMECollection of Faith Promise & T ime/Talent cards. Please make sure your name is on theoutside of the envelope.

EARLY CHURCH READING1 Corinthians 15:27-38(Pew Bible page 1790)The resurrection of the dead.

GOSPEL READINGLuke 20: 1-10(Pew Bible page 1634)The Sadducees ask a question.

MEDITATION: Surrounded by Saints

HYMN ... #638Precious Lord, Take My Hand

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORDS PRAYER Unison: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thykingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, andforgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver usfrom evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever, Amen.

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STEWARDSHIP WITNESS

ANNOUCEMENT OF DOOR PRIZES

INVITATION FOR THE OFFERING

MUSICAL OFFERTORY

+OFFERTORY RESPONSE - Praise my soul the King of heaven, to his feet your tribute brhealed , restored , forgiven, ever more his praises sing. Allelthe everlasting King!

+OFFERTORY PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison)We sing of Your faithfulness to Your promises, O God. Accept ouministry guided by Your Holy Spirit. Be pleased with the gifts thatus useful servants in the work of Your eternal kingdom. Accept outhe wider church, for we are honored to stand with the saints of eland. Amen.

+COMMISSIONING & BENEDICTION (Pastor)(Words by Saint PatChrist be with you, Christ within youChrist behind you, Christ before youChrist beside you, Christ to win youChrist to comfort and restore you.

Christ be beneath you, Christ be above.Christ be in quiet, Christ be in danger.Christ be in hearts of all that love youChrist be in mouth of f riend or stranger. Depart in peace, Amen

+THREEFOLD AMEN

+PARTING HYMN Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

MUSICAL POSTLUDE:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Welcome to all whojoin us in worship as this community of Gods P

welcome any visitors worshiping with us this day. We also request th

also sign our Guest Register in the Narthex. If anyone is interested i

family, please contact the pastor.

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Today, we will observe All Saints Day, honoring the memory of those who have diedduring the past year. We will also dedicate a gift which has been given to the church as amemorial.

The next service of Holy Communion is November 28th, the First Sunday of Advent. Ifyou wish to receive Holy Communion before this date, or if you have a family member whois unable to come to worship to receive Holy Communion, please speak to the pastor.

Our Churchs Wider Mission:Today there is a special envelope in your packet forour OCWM offering. This is for the work of our denomination beyond our township.

Todays Altar Flowers and Worship Bulletins are presented to the Glory of God and are

in honor of MacKenzies 14th Birthday and in honor of all veterans on Veterans Day by

the Heagy Family.

Attendance October 31, 2010 - 72

Receipts: General - $1661.00 Maintenance - $525.00 OCPP - $96.00

Total Giving by Members - $2282.00

Altar Guild Members for the month of November are Amy Riovo & Jennifer Kressley.

For parents with children up to and including age five a nursery is available in our

Christian Education Building.

If you are Hearing impaired please see a Greeter for an individual wireless receiver.

Participants in todays service:

Greeters: Betty & Tom Hemphill Acolyte: MacKenzie Heagy

Head Usher: Bill Thomas Reader: Harold Dankel

Nursery Hosts: Carla Hengst & Jennifer Mest

Fellowship Hosts: Friendship Discussion Hour Group

Scheduled for next weekNovember 14th at 10:15am:

Greeters: Jill & Vern Shade Acolyte: Keegan Weller

Head Usher: Jennifer Kressley Reader: Ann Miller

Nursery Hosts: Dawn & Keegan Weller

Fellowship Hosts: Ann & Willard Miller and Jill & Vern Shade

We invite you all to a time of fellowship and refreshment following the service, hostedby the Friendship Discussion Hour Group. Please join us!

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Members and Friends Prayer List: [As of Bulletin preparation time

Recuperating: Matthew Walbert, JoAnn Jones, Regina Lambert

Active Members of Military: PFC Matthew Shade [USA], PFC Micha

Special: Artena Unger, Beulah Harmony, Marlene Hamm, Ernest C

Alayna Biltcliff, Olivia Radcliffe [9yr. old daughter of Drew & Sloane Ra

& Dale Albright [son of Pastor Bill & Phyllis Albright]

Shut-ins: Ida Gehringer, Ruth Hertzog, Ernest Conrad & Corinne Re

Topton], Ruth Romig [Lewisburg], Mary Conrad, Anna Delong, Beu

Webster Heffner, Catherine Miller, Helen Schuler, & Doris Weller

NOTE:Ernie Conrad at the Lutheran Home is now receiving the suHe would appreciate visitors and cards. He is in A Wing Room 137, Home Ave. Topton PA 19562Please give the Pastor a note on special prayer needs, and rememb

of any members hospitalized. Use our church codes for any hospita

Allentown Hospitals - 451; Reading 80

On Sunday, November 14th, the members of the Ray A. Master Am#217 will be with us for our Annual Veterans Sunday [Armistice Dhope you will all be present and invite your friends and relatives to joonly those who have given their lives for f reedom, but also all those presently serving in our Armed Forces.

Phoebe Home Gifts: Tags are now available for families who wish an elderly resident of Phoebe Home. Gifts should be returned no latDecember 8th and will be dedicated at worship on December 12 th. Pgift bag this makes it easier for residents to open.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Topton continues to maintain the Brand

to which and from which donations and referrals would be directed.

help with either monetary or an out-pouring of food items as listed b

may be brought to the church on Sundays or during regular office ho

needed: Canned meats such as tuna, chicken, spam; other canned

such as potatoes, baby foods/formula, pasta products, specifically m

cheese/noodles, cereals; baking items such as flour, sugar, cake/pa

fruits; toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc. Contact the church if you ha

If you would like to sponsor Altar Flowers and/or Bulletins, pleas

in the Narthex.

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Anyone hosting fellowship or other after church activities, is asked to please make

sure that the church or Christian Ed building is locked, windows are closed, and lights

turned off before leaving. Thank you.

This Week at the Church:

Today: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS!!

8:45am - Confirmation Classes; 9:00am - Church School; 10:15am - W orship: All

Saints Sunday [Festival ofTotenfest] & Dedication of Memorials; 5:30pm - Bell Choir

Monday: 6:30pm Brownies; 6:30pm Boy Scouts [cabin]; 7:00pm Endowment

Committee; 7:00pmLLC Board of Directors

Tuesday: NEWSLETTER ARTICLES ARE DUE!Thursday: 6:30pm Worship & Music Ministry Team Meeting; 7:30pm Loft Choir

Next Sunday: 8:45am - Confirmation Classes; 9:00am - Church School; 10:15am -

Worship: Veterans Sunday; 12 4pm Youth Bowling; 5:30pm - Bell Choir

Remember to check the calendar outside the church office for any schedule changes - but

please do not change that calendar without the knowledge of the church staff.

Church Family Notes:

Happy Birthday: Happy Anniversary:

Nov. 9 Edwin Solt, MacKenzie Heagy 11/15/1986 Rita & Steve Walbert

Nov. 13 Emma Shank 11/15/1986 Suzette & Christopher Ward

Nov. 14 Dennis Reppert, Kenneth Albus, Katie Adam

Upper Room Daily Devotional guides are available in the Narthex, incl. large print, for

$1.

An offering basket is available in the Narthex for your freewill contributions to aid thefamily of Jamie Amato, the Topton teen who was killed by a train in Longswamp Townshipon October 8, 2010. The offering will help the family with his burial expenses. Checks canbe made payable to the Jamie W. Amato Memorial Fund, c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes,Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530-0292.

People are invited to a Healing Service at St. Paul's U.C.C. Trexlertown on Sunday,November 14th at 6:00pm. The service will be conducted by Pastor Bill Albright as hecovers for Pastor Al and Carol Bastin who will be on vacation. St . Paul's holds Healing

Services on the evening of the 2nd Sunday of most months.