glade united church of christ
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Glade United Church of Christ
October 24, 2021 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
\October 24, 2021
Glade Matters Shared moments of information and inspiration about our church family
Prelude “Prelude in C Minor” Frederic Chopin
*Opening Hymn “There Is a Name I Love to Hear” #52
*Call to Worship from Psalm 126 L: When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. P: Our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with shouts of joy. L: It was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” P: The Lord restored our fortunes, and we rejoiced. L: May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. P: Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home
with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
*Opening Prayer (Offered by all) Loving God, we gather here to worship you and to recall the great things you have done for your children. We are aware of times we have cried out to you through our tears and times we have praised you with shouts of joy. We know that you are with us in both and always will be. Amen.
Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52 L: The Word of God, for the people of God. P: Thanks be to God!
Sermon “Let Me See Again” Rev. Amy Dows
*Hymn “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” #551
Sharing our Joys and Concerns Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray…
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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.
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication Generous God, We know that we have been blessed by your hand and we return to you now only a portion of what you have given. Help us to see the ways you would have us use these gifts to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
*Closing Hymn “I’m So Glad, Jesus Lifted Me” #474
* Benediction
Postlude “Praeludium in E Major” Vincent Lübeck
*Please stand as able in body or spirit
Worship Participants
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Amy Dows Music Director: Dr. William Powell, III Lay Reader: Ruth Ann Engel
The flowers are placed on the altar today as a witness to the glory and wonder of God.
Given by: The Altar Flower Fund
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The Second Mile Giving for October
Neighbors in Need
Food Bank Suggestions
With the holiday’s quickly approaching, suggested items for October & November are: Canned pie filling, sweet potatoes, green beans, canned soup, applesauce, corn, stuffing mix & canned cranberry sauce. The food bank is also distributing personal care items and would appreciate donations of toothpaste & shampoo. The Food Bank appreciates all donations but the items most in need are: Macaroni and Cheese, Spaghetti Sauce, Individual Fruit Cups, Toothpaste, Shampoo and Conditioner and
All non-perishable food items are welcome. Clean plastic grocery bags are always needed. As well as food donations, cash donations are also accepted by the Glade Valley Community Services at P. O. Box 655, Walkersville, MD.
In 2021, Neighbors in Need “Unfailing Love” offering is focused on supporting organizations and projects that are serving homeless and immigrant neighbors or communities. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC’s
Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to provide funding grants to UCC churches and organizations leading justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects in their communities.
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Glade UCC Lottery Raffle The raffle will be held the entire month of February 2022. The daily winner will be determined by the MD Evening Pick 3 Straight Lottery Number. Winners will be notified by Phone.
$10 per ticket there will only be 1000 tickets sold.
Contact Ron Rough, 301-639-3834 if you would like to help sell tickets or if you are interested in purchasing tickets.
SAVE THE DATE
Fall Dinner & Bazaar is BACK!! Friday, November 5th and Saturday November 6th. Please consider Volunteering. We need your to help make this a success!
On Sunday, November 7th, during the worship service, we will acknowledge all members who have passed away since last All Saints Sunday. All the names that are submitted to the office will be published in the All Saints Sunday Program. In addition to reading the names of those members who have died this past year, a candle will be placed for each of them at the remem-brance table and will be lit in their memory.
The All Saints forms must be in the office by November 2, 2021
Mitten Tree Coming Soon!!
We will be collecting for the GVCS Holiday Toy Shoppe again this year. The mittens will be displayed in the back of the sanctuary on our “mitten tree”. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT for all items to be delivered to the St. Timothy’s Catholic Church ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28th. We will be delivering the gifts to St.Timothy’s Help make a child in our community have a nice Christmas with the gifts we provide to GVCS.
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Poinsettia orders due Monday, November 8th
Don’t forget to order your Christmas Poinsettia. Orders are due in the office no later than Monday, November 8th. There is an order form in the back of the latest issue of Glade Tidings on page 27, as well as on the back table in the sanctuary. You can mail or drop your order with payment off at the church office, or place in the box that is on the table in the back of the sanctuary.
The poinsettia’s decorate our altar during the Christmas season, please consider placing one for your loved ones during this time.
The Walkersville Christkindlmarket Committee
Invites You to Participate in the 1st Annual
Walkersville Christkindlmarket Christmas Parade Saturday, December 4th
If your business or your children’s afterschool groups or sports teams would be interested in participating in the Parade contact Chris Torbeck at 240-397-1727 or email [email protected]
Advent Book Study
Join Pastor Amy Thursday evenings during Advent. We will be reading and discussing the book, The Heart that Grew Three Sizes by Matt Rawle. This Advent study looks at how the teachings of Jesus can be found in this Christmas classic.
The group will meet via ZOOM for the three Thursdays of Advent: December 2nd, 9th, and 16th, at 7:00 p.m. Please let Pastor Amy or Tammie know by November 14th if you plan to participate. Books are $15.
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Sun., October 24 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (will also be available on Facebook Live and YouTube)
3:30 p.m. LDM Worship
Mon., October 25 8:00 a.m. East Classical Home School Co-Op (SS rooms, FS & Social Hall)
Wed., October 20 8:00 a.m. East Classical Home School Co-Op (SS rooms, FS & Social Hall)
6:30 p.m. Bell Choir Practice, SH
Sat., October 23 9:00 a.m. LDM Event (Sanctuary & Social Hall)
Sun., October 24 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (will also be available on Facebook Live and YouTube)
3:30 p.m. LDM Worship
PRAYER REQUESTS
* Kevin Dorsey, ALS * Jim Ball, health issues * Charles Snow, health issues * David O’Planick, health issues * Betty Baggett, health issues * Kathy Bonney, health issues * Robert Turner, Lorijean Turner’s uncle, cancer * Lowell Echelberger, health issues * Jane Bopst, Jan Dinterman’s Aunt health issues * Ruth Keyser, knee replacement * William Powell, Bill Powell’s dad, health issues * Marlene Turner, Lorijean Turner’s aunt, health issues * Wayne Duncan, Leo Duncan’s brother, health issues * Roxie Underwood, Frances Cecil’s sister, brain surgery * Bill Ward, Leo & Becky Duncan’s nephew, recovering from serious car accident * Rod Baumert, Bill Powell’s, father-in-Law, health issues * Jim Bowers, Patsy Wiles-Bowers husband, knee replacement
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glade ucc staff
Rev. Dr. Amy Dows – Pastor Dr. William Powell III – Music Director Tammie Shumaker – Church Administrator Church Phone: 301-845-6775 Fax: 301-845-2733 Website: www.gladechurch.org E-Mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 21 Fulton Ave., P.O. Box 236, Walkersville, MD 21793
http://www.facebook.com/GladeUCCWalkersville
Pastor Amy contact number for emergencies is : Phone: 717-448-0245
email address: [email protected]
The trees are about to show us
how beautiful it is to let go.