UPCOMING EVENTS

October 7-10 Feed My Starving Mobile Pack October 8 2 for 2 at the U October 12 Gr iffon Str ing Quar tet Concer t October 25-27 Fall Camp at Pilgr im Center October 27 Baptism of Peter Holl and Zella Weise

NEW CONCERNS

Gene Reynolds; John Shockey, Lynne Shober ’s brother; Ascher Gunderson, cousin of Lisa Olson; Cindy Bayless; Nancy Blashka; Iner Osgood; Pat Piaskowski; Marje Crowl; Connie Greenawald.

ONGOING CONCERNS

Henry Akerboom, Autumns Promise; Ginney Amen, Woodside Oaks; Josh Arcand, Dave and Lisa Solper ’s son-in-law; Kim Bouchard, friend of Donna Jansen; Allen Collins, Manor One; Johnny and Tracie Davis, home; Loren Dunn, home; Colleen Fisher, fr iend of Stephanie Fahr inger ; Vic Halloran, home; Marjorie Holmes; Irma Lyon, home; Ben and Rita Mach, home; Mike McCarthy, son of Bev and John Wood; Eugene “Bud Maes, father -in-law of Jean Maes; Derek Morrissey, great grandson of a friend of Donna Jansen; Mary Nackers, home; Theda Nero, home; Ginny Nixon, home; CJ Olson, deployed; Kathryn P., friend of Donna Jansen; Iner Osgood, home; Richard Parkinson, home; Cathy Rennells, home; Joan Reynolds, Oak Park Memory Care; Rosa, Connie Greenawald’s cousin; Sherry, Lisa Solper ’s friend; Pat Tomson, friend of the Jansens; Marilyn Van Langendon, Grancare Nur sing Center ; Karen Walker, home; Keith Wallace; Jim Weise, home; Peggy Wolfe, Renaissance; Uraba Presbytery and churches in Colombia, South America; the churches in Gnozdovo and Yartsevo, Russia.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Monday, October 7 Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Begins Great Decision, LLI Class 10:00-12:00 Stewardship Committee 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 Staff Meeting 9:45 a.m. Food Pantry 10:00-12:00 Patcee Bucher Paint Class 12:30 p.m. 2 for 2 at the U 5:00 p.m. Christian Education Committee 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 PEO Meeting 5:30 p.m. Youth Group at Mobile Pack 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 10 Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Ends Saturday, October 12 Presbytery Meeting at Appleton Memorial 9:00 a.m. Griffon String Quartet Concert 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13 Choir Rehearsal 8:45 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We welcome this morning, Ryan Louie (cello), and Dr. Blakeley Menghini

(viola) from the Griffon String Quartet. Next Sunday, October 13, Rev. Meggan Farwell will be preaching. This morning we will receive the Peace and Global Witness offering. A

gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. Individual congregations are encouraged to utilize up to 25% of this offering to connect with the global witness of Christ's peace. Mid councils retain an additional 25% for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The remaining 50% is used by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness.

Please join the Christian Education Committee for the Casserole Cook off

following worship this morning. Vote for your favorite casserole and on Sunday October 13, a king or queen will be given the silver spoon award. A free will offering will be taken.

The alley door and the front door will be locked when worship begins. Someone will be at the front door for 20 minutes after worship begins. After that time, there will be no admittance. We appreciate your cooperation with this change.

Please pray for the Pastoral Nominating Committee who have been

diligently working on the call for a new Pastor. Committee members are: Bruce Deadman, Ross Early, Loni McCormick, Nancy Blashka, Lisa Olson, Bob Nickel, Tom Schoffelman and Amy Wittman.

Known hospitalized this past week are Iner Osgood at Bellin; and Cindy

Bayless, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Gene Reynolds is at Odd Fellows recuperating and Pat Piaskowski is at home.

Our transition team is: Chairperson Kirke Ryder, Amy Wittman, Jane

Bies and Wes Michael. Please pray for them as they work with Presbytery staff to plan next steps for pastoral leadership.

Green is the liturgical color for “regular time” and during “regular time”,

Christians should be reading their bible to study and learn how to be a Christian. Loni McCormick will lead The Commoner’s to provide a bible study group where we can learn. If you are interested in working on your bible reading and Christian practices and would like to join in, contact Loni TODAY! Cell phone: 920-655-8258; Home phone: 920-434-1424;

email: pmccormick1@new.rr.com The Outreach Committee is sponsoring 2 for 2 at the U on October 8.

There is a sign up sheet on the Outreach bulletin board. Items needed are: fruit, vegetables and desserts, as well as volunteers.

The Mobilepack will be held Monday, October 7 through Thursday October 10. Our youth group will be packing on Wednesday evening.

The Griffon String Quartet will hold a concert at First Presbyterian on

October 12 at 7:00 p.m. There is more infor mation on the bulletin boards in the hallway.

The information for the Fall Camp is available on the Winnebago

Presbytery website and will be held October 25-27. It is now an intergenerational camp. Registration is $150/person, and the camp is no longer being subsidized by the Presbytery. Loni will pass on information about this camp to the youth.

October 6, 2019 10:00 A.M.

Bold indicates congregational participation *Indicates congregation standing, as you are able.

WELCOMING

GATHERING “Voluntary in B flat” – Maurice Green “Ave Verum” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Trumpet Tune” – Richard E. Frey WELCOME MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” G. F. Handel / arr. Patrick Liebergen Chancel Choir

LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Dennis Siewert *CALL TO WORSHIP…………………………………………...Dennis Siewert From the smallest seed, a great tree can grow. Glory to God! From a few drops of rain, a mighty river begins its journey to the sea. Glory to God! Even the smallest kernel of faith brings us into the never-ending presence of our loving God. Glory to God! Come, let us worship God. *PRAYER OF THE DAY…….…………………………………..Dennis Siewert Master Gardener, you feed the world from what you grow. You feed our spirits from your love. In this time together, we ask that you wipe away our tears so that we may eat and be nourished by what you provide. Help us to set aside our worries and fears so we may trust in you. Amen. *HYMN #403 ………………………………."Open Now the Gates of Beauty" TIME WITH THE YOUNG CHURCH Nancy Siewert CALL TO CONFESSION………………………………………….Dennis Siewert PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) ………….………………Dennis Siewert Giving God, you have created us in your image, a little less than angels. Yet there are times when we don’t feel like we amount to much, and other times when we think we are better than others. When we do not keep things in perspective, O God, forgive us. When we think that we do not have “enough” faith, even when Jesus tells us that the tiniest amount is all it takes, forgive us. When we discourage others by suggesting that they do not have enough faith, forgive us. When we make excuses not to do your will, when we seek revenge rather than reconciliation, forgive us. In all times and places where we fail to be the people you call us to be, forgive us. SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION WORDS OF ASSURANCE *RESPONSE IN SONG #626 As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you. You alone are my strength, my shield; to you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.

*THE PEACE Jesus said: “As the Lord has forgiven us, let us also forgive one another.” The peace of the Lord Jesus be with you. And also with you. We exchange signs of peace. (children remain in worship) NOURISHING

SPECIAL MUSIC “Violin Sonata No. 3 in C major BWV 1005: iii. Largo” J. S. Bach Ryan Louie, cello PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)………………………….Dennis Siewert By the power of the Holy Spirit, speak to us through your Word that we might know who we are and whose we are. Amen. GOSPEL…………………………………………………………..Luke 17:5-10, pg. 80 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON “You Are Invited…” Nancy Siewert *THE NICENE CREED, pg. 34 *HYMN #504..………….………...………………….."We Come As Guests Invited"

HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Celebrate God’s presence! God is with the people. Open up your hearts. and the love of God comes in. Speak of all God’s goodness. It is always right to give God praise! Great provider of life…..one gesture, one moment at a time. #585 verse 1 challenging injustice through acceptance and affirmation. #585 verse 2 and all humanity may be united as Children of God. #585 verse 3 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER, pg. 35 SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (It is our practice to eat the bread when served and partake of the cup together. Gluten-free bread is available in each tray. The cup contains grape juice.)

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Thank you, loving God, for inviting us to share in this meal. You have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. INVITATION TO THE OFFERING…………………………………...Dennis Siewert OFFERTORY MUSIC “Aria” – Gaston M. Dethier Dr. Blakeley Menghini, viola

*RESPONSE #36 For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For the gifts to every nation, thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth’s safekeeping, thanks be to God. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION…………………………………..Dennis Siewert SENDING *HYMN #731 ……..………."Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith is Firm" *CHARGE *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE “When Morning Gilds the Skies” and “Trumpet Voluntary” arr. Susan Caudill

WORSHIP LEADERS

Reader: Dennis Siewert Audio: Zach Wittman Lock Up: Christian Education Committee Ushers: Bill Klass and Harland Merrell Nursery: Judy Exl Director of Music: Robert Nickel Accompanist: Rose Schumacher Greeters: Aubrey Early and Elliott Stenson

WELCOME

We welcome families with children and infants to worship. Worship bags with activities are available for children in the narthex. If your child becomes uncomfortable during worship, please feel free to leave the sanctuary and return at an appropriate time. Our nursery is room 207.

Assistive Listening Devices are available for the hearing impaired. We have two kinds: ear speakers and neck loops (for T-coil compatible hearing aids). Speak to the audio person for help.

We ask guests (and members) to sign our friendship pad. Guests please include your address and phone number. If you are sitting at the end of your pew, please tear off the sheet and place it in the collection plate. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

Stewardship Notes

The Pantry requests, spaghetti for the month of October. Please place the items in the shopping cart in the back of the church. Improve your giving management by giving online. Those who wish to set up an account should go to the “giving history profile” tab at the top of our website page. Visitors can use the QR code here to make a one-time donation.