March 23, 2014 10:30 a.m.

SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1500 North Main

Higginsville, Missouri

web page: salemucchigginsville.org

We are a gathering church sent out

by God to bring the good news of

God’s grace, justice, peace, and

love to the world

May 14, 2017 10:30 a.m.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MOTHER’S DAY

THE GATHERING

MUSIC BEFORE WORSHIP

* PROCESSIONAL HYMN “How Great Thou Art” No. 4

WELCOME: No matter who you are or where you are in your life’s journey, you are welcome here. God has “called [us] out of darkness into his marvelous light”! As God’s “royal priesthood … God’s own people,” we joyfully claim the identity God has bestowed on us. Welcome! (See 1 Peter 2:9).

NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION

ADDRESSING OURSELVES TO GOD

RINGING OF THE BELL

Piano Prelude "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" arr. Hayes

* CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Jesus said, I go and prepare a place for you, and I will come again. People: We gather in this place to know your presence and your love, now and always. Leader: Jesus said, I am the way, and the truth, and the light. If you know me, you know God. People: We pray to know you more deeply, that we may know God more intimately, now and always. Leader: Jesus said, “Ask me for anything, and I will do it.” People: Help us to ask for the right things, Lord Jesus Christ, that we may fulfill your will, now and always. Leader: Jesus said, “Trust in me,” and “Follow me.” People: Help us to worship you, fully trusting and following— now and always!

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* INVOCATION (Unison) Ever-gracious God, who makes a way for us in the world, we celebrate the gifts of your Spirit. You have not fed us a diet of shame or shrinking, but with the milk of your truth you have made us strong and faithful servants of Christ. You call us to take up the mantle of justice and to follow wherever faith leads us. You fill us with strength and hope, and you invite us to share in the cost and joys of discipleship. You promise us splendor and beauty in this life and in the world to come. Meet us here, we pray, that your word will be fulfilled in our hearing and that your Spirit will fill us with courage. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI No. 623

HEARING AND RESPONDING TO THE WORD

MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES June

CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS Tommy

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES Angie

HYMN “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” No. 296 (Please write your joys and concerns on the card and hand it to the usher during the hymn) JOYS AND CONCERNS Preparation for prayer PASTORAL PRAYER, THE LORD’S PRAYER (“debts” and “debtors” words in hymn No. 426)

MORNING OFFERING

Offertory "Give Thanks" arr. Tornquist *Doxology No. 625

*Dedication Prayer

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed (Printed inside back cover of Hymnal)

CHANCEL CHOIR "God Leads Us Along" arr. Fettke

PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING

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SCRIPTURE READING I Peter 2: 1-10 (N.T. p. 219) SERMON “God’s Own People” Tommy THE SENDING *HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” No. 277 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE "To God Be the Glory" Doane The Worship Service is over and our Service begins.

*Indicates please stand if you are able to do so

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Leading Worship Today: Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Faris – Pastor

Angie Green – Liturgist June Howell – Christian Education Coordinator

Jamie Smith – Substitute Organist/Music Director Carys Brockman – Acolyte

GREETING YOU TODAY ARE: North Door: C. W. Hook South Door: Sherry Kilpatrick IN OUR PRAYERS: J.W. Starke, hospitalized at North Kansas City Hospital at the time of printing the bulletin. Wilma Dieckhoff, currently residing at Meyer Care Center. Myrna Fette, New Haven Living Center, Odessa.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 GRADUATES! Graduates from Lafayette Co. C-1 High School: Graduation day May 21, 2017 Clayton Wayne Berry, son of Kevin and Angie Berry Camille Ann Carminucci, daughter of Cindy Nuelle. Joseph Wesley Goetz, son of Gary and Kari Goetz. Paige Nicole Goetz, daughter of Delbert and Amy Goetz. Abigail Ann Oelrichs, daughter of Bill and Paula Oelrichs. Carolgene Viola Romans, daughter of Chris and Pam Homfeld and Scott Romans. Allison Paige Starke, daughter of David and Carla Starke. Bailey RayAnn Warren, daughter of Kyle and Jill Warren. Regan Quinn Wood, daughter of Clint and Megan Wood.

Graduate from Concordia, Missouri High School: Zachery and Morgan Amor, twin grandchildren of Linda and the late Jim Amor. Their parents are Brain and Stephanie Amor.

Graduate from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri: Jacob Kueck, son of Garth and Nena Kueck, great-grandson of Barbara Bottemuller.

Graduate from Norwich High School in Kansas: Chad Scott Allender, son of Tim and Lynette Allender, grandson of Hubert and Mary Dickmeier.

Graduates from College: Blake Morgan Carminucci, son of Cindy Nuelle, grandson of Ann Nuelle. Blake graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a Minor in Politics. Katelyn (Shier) Homfeld, graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMKC School of Pharmacy. Katelyn is the granddaughter of Ruth and the late Dean Baker. Wyatt Justice Wilkinson, graduated from State Technical College, with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in the Electrical Distribution Systems program. Wyatt is the son of Shawn and Julie Davenport and Deric and Regina Wilkinson, grandson of Bill and Marilyn Davenport.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS: CHANCEL CHOIR: The Chancel Choir will not have rehearsal on Wednesday, May 17. GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE: Everyone is invited to a Graduation Open House for Camille Carminucci, Saturday, May 20, from 4-7:00 p.m. in the Salem Fellowship Hall. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED: The church office will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. HONOR YOUR MOTHER with a donation for a specially made blanket used for disasters locally and around the world. This is a great way to blanket the world with love. An article and envelope are in the May Lamplighter. (Extra cards are available in the back of the sanctuary and outside the church office.) MOTHER’S DAY CARDS: The Mother’s Day cards that have been returned are on display in the window sills in the church sanctuary. Thank you for honoring your mother. FLAGS AT SALEM CEMETERY FOR MEMORIAL DAY: We are asking any Salem members that would like to be involved this Memorial Holiday with placing flags at the Salem Cemetery to call Stanton Thompson at (660) 584-2922 or (816) 225-9515. The flags will be placed (weather permitting) Friday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m. There are over seventy veterans buried in the church’s cemetery who need to be properly honored.

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YOUTH ON MISSION GARAGE SALE!!! On June 3rd during the city-wide garage sale, Youth on Mission will hold our second annual garage sale fund-raiser. Of course, we would like you to shop with us, but before that, we need your donated items. If you have lots of ‘stuff’ you need to clean out, please bring it to the Fellowship Hall between Friday, May 27th and Friday, June 2nd (please not before). If you have no way to deliver your donations to church and need us to pick up items, text or call Judi Knipmeyer at 660-641-5834. YOM participants will sort and display the items which will be offered for a free-will donation. All proceeds will support our Youth on Mission groups and their trips this summer. As always, we appreciate your support! SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Begins Sunday, June 4; 8:30 a.m. Early Service & 10:00 a.m. Worship Service with Sunday School. SUMMER SPECIAL MUSIC: It is time again for Summer Special Music! If you play an instrument or enjoy singing and would like to share your musical talent during the summer worship service, please call the Church Office and leave your name and phone number. Jamie Smith will then contact you to schedule a Sunday for you to share your music. You may also contact Jamie directly at 660-259-4470 or 660-232-4470 to schedule a time to share. Thank you for considering sharing your talent! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Memorial Committee is asking for volunteers to water the flower pots at the front doors of the church. If you are interested please call Mary Homfeld, 584-3060. COMMUNITY NEWS: LAFAYETTE CO C-1 BACCALAUREATE Everyone is invited to the Baccalaureate Service at Central Christian Church celebrating and praying for the Graduating Seniors of Lafayette County C-1 this evening at 7:00 p.m.

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HARVESTERS SCHEDULE: First Assembly of God Church of Higginsville hosts a Harvesters Community Food Network distribution of food on the third Thursday of every month. The date in May is Thursday, May 18. The work day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends approximately at Noon. After the food is distributed, volunteers are asked to stay and help clean up the area. Anyone willing to help is asked to call 660-584-3372, (First Presbyterian Church), and leave your name, phone number, and mailing address. Wear comfortable clothes. EMMAUS HOME QUILT AUCTION: The Quilt Auction will be held on Sunday, May 21st at Parkway United Church of Christ from 2-5pm. In addition to the quilt auction, the event will include a silent auction, an Emmaus Wine tasting and also include appetizers and beverages. The event will be at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO, and ALL proceeds of the event will benefit ALL clients Emmaus serves. This event is one of the many ways Emmaus works to fill the $2 million gap in funding they need to continue the exceptional mission and ministry they have become known for.

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MISSOURI MID-SOUTH CONFERENCE ANNUAL GATHERING: Will be held June 8-10, 2017, at the Holiday Inn in Columbia, MO. This year’s Conference Annual Gathering theme is “Energizing Ministry for a New Day.” Special guests will include Rev. Cameron Trimble—CEO, Center for Progressive Renewal & Convergence Network, Rev. Tara Barber—Specialized Minister of Support for Clergy and Congregations, Pacific Northwest Conference UCC. JKV AND MEYER CARE CENTER BIBLE STUDY: John Knox Village and Meyer Care Center have a weekly Bible Study that is led, on a rotational schedule, by the Ministerial Fellowship. Terry Cook (Methodist) will be leading Bible Study during the month of May, Liz Lindsey (Presbyterian) during the month of June. There won’t be Bible Study during July or August, Bible Study will resume in September. The Bible Study is held every Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Country Side Lane Dining Room.

HEART TO HEART-HEALTH FORUM FOR WOMEN: The annual Lafayette County Heart-to-Heart Health Forum for Women will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s High School Gymnasium. Participants will have the opportunity to take advantage of numerous screenings including, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, varicose vein quick scan, just to name a few. There will be exhibitors on hand with information on a variety of timely health topics. Light heart healthy refreshments will be available and the evening will conclude with a key note speaker with an important message for women about their hearts. The program is FREE-OF-CHARGE; pre-registration is requested but not required. To register call the University Extension at 660-584-3658 or email ellingj@missouri.edu. Please indicate if you prefer or require vegetarian or gluten free refreshments. There will be a special drawing for those who DO pre-register. For more information, please contact Carolyn at the Lafayette County Health Department at 660-259-4371ext.224 or by email Carolyn.Boland@lpha.mo.gov

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UP COMING DATES: May 21 – Sunday School Perfect Attendance Recognition at the 10:30 a.m. Service May 29 – Memorial Day (church office closed) June 3 – YOM Garage Sale June 4 – Summer Worship Schedule Begins: 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 10:00 a.m. Worship with Sunday School June 14 – Flag Day June 18 – Father’s Day June 21 – Summer Begins CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! If your child is most comfortable with you in worship, they are welcome. If you prefer, the nursery room is open and available for parents who would like to take their child there and stay with them. OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon & 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE: Transportation is available to any worship service. Please call the church office (584-3603) to make arrangements. CHURCH INFORMATION

Tommy’s email: tlfaris@ctcis.net Tommy’s cell phone: 816-352-2052

Church Telephone: 660-584-3603, Fax: 660-584-5666 Church Email: salemucc@ctcis.net Church Website: salemucchigginsville.org

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS AT SALEM

May 14, thru May 21, 2017 Sunday - Mother’s Day 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship/Recognition of Graduates Monday - 7:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous 7:00 p.m. Women’s Fellowship Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. C.E.R.T. Meeting Tuesday - Food Pantry

Afternoon Quilting Wednesday – 10:30 a.m. Lafayette Area Pastors Meeting

7:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous No Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday - W.I.C. All Day Afternoon Quilting 7:00 p.m. Women’s A. A. Group Meeting 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting

Friday - No Activities Scheduled Saturday - 9:30 a.m. A. A. 4-7:00 p.m. Graduation Open House for Camille Carminucci Sunday- 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship/Sunday School Perfect Attendance Recognition Oelrich Family Celebration (In case of rain)

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A mother’s prayer Make me a wise mother, O Lord. Keep me calm and give me patience to bear the small, irritating things in the daily routine of life. Give me tolerance and understanding to bridge the gulf between my generation and that of my children. Let me not be too ready to guide my children’s stumbling feet, but allow me to be ever near to bind their bruises. Give me a sense of humor that I may laugh with them but never at them. Let me refrain from preaching with words; let me show by example instead. Keep me from forcing their confidences, but give me a sympathetic ear when my children come to me. Make me humble. Keep my children close to me, O Lord, though miles may separate us. And let Thy light so shine upon me that they, too, will perceive Thy glory. Amen.