It’s Christmas poinsettia ordering time. Help decorate Wesley Church by placing a plant in memory of a loved one.

This year, red, white, and pink poinsettias will adorn Wesley Church for Christmas.

Plants will be put in place for Sunday, December 16. and remain for Christmas Eve services on December 24.

All persons are welcome to order poinsettias. However, note that you will be responsible for taking your plant(s)

following the 11 o’clock Christmas Eve worship service.

If you do not want your poinsettia(s), please find a friend, relative, or a shut-in who might appreciate

the gesture during the Christmas season.

Cost per plant is $9.50 (Payment must be included at time of order.)

Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund.

To order, complete this form (one form per plant, please) and place in the offering plate, return to the church office, or send to:

Patti Hock 123 Dahl Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Deadline to order plants: Friday, November 30, 2018

I would like to order a: � red poinsettia plant

� white poinsettia plant

� pink poinsettia plant

This plant to be placed in memory of:

____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ By: _________________________________________________

This form to be used only for Memorial Plants.

It’s Christmas poinsettia ordering time. Help decorate Wesley Church by placing a plant in honor of a loved one.

This year, red, white, and jingle bell poinsettias will adorn Wesley Church for Christmas.

Plants will be put in place for Sunday, December 16. and remain for Christmas Eve services on December 24.

All persons are welcome to order poinsettias. However, note that you will be responsible for taking your plant(s)

following the 11 o’clock Christmas Eve worship service.

If you do not want your poinsettia(s), please find a friend, relative, or a shut-in who might appreciate

the gesture during the Christmas season.

Cost per plant is $9.50 (Payment must be included at time of order.)

Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund.

To order, complete this form (one form per plant, please) and place in the offering plate, return to the church office, or send to:

Patti Hock 123 Dahl Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Deadline to order plants: Friday, November 30, 2018

I would like to order a: � red poinsettia plant

� white poinsettia plant

� pink poinsettia plant

This plant to be placed in honor of:

____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ By: _________________________________________________

This form to be used only for Honorary Plants.

Christmas is a comin’ and . . . it’s time to order Christmas poinsettia plants for the Geisinger House of Care. Help bring joy to others at this glorious time of year.

Orders are being taken for poinsettia plants which will be placed at the Geisinger House of Care for the enjoyment of the patients and families staying there during the Christmas season. There is no color choice for the poinsettia plants placed at the House of Care. If you would like to purchase a poinsettia plant for this purpose, complete this form (one form per flower, please) and place in the offer ing plate, return to the church office, or send to:

Patti Hock

123 Dahl Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Deadline to order plants: Friday, November 30, 2018

Cost per plant is $9.50 (Payment must be included at time of order.)

Make checks payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund. This plant to be placed in memory of: ________________________________________________________ By: _____________________________________________________ This plant to be placed in honor of: ________________________________________________________ By: _____________________________________________________

This form to be used only for Geisinger House of Care.

Poinsettia Plants

The Advent and Christmas seasons are just around the corner, and with them come the thoughts of the beautiful poinsettia plants that bring extra added beauty to our surroundings during this time of the year. Wesley Church once again offers the opportunity to purchase poinsettias in memory of or in honor of family, friends, and loved ones. However, because of the Bethlehem setting in the sanctuary, the plants will be placed to adorn various locations such as the Market and Third Street entrance areas. Poinsettias will be available in red, white, or pink at a cost of $9.50 per plant.

Don’t forget that, in addition to placing poinsettias at Wesley Church, there is the option of placing plants at Geisinger’s House of Care for the enjoyment of those staying there during the Christmas season.

Forms to order poinsettia plants are included with today’s worship folder and are available at various locations throughout the church — specifically at the Market Street Hospitality Table, the Third Street desk, and the Murray Avenue Donation Station.

Poinsettia plants for Wesley Church will be put in place for Sunday, December 16. They may be removed following the 11 p.m. Christmas Eve worship service. If you do not want your poinsettia(s), please find a friend, relative, or a shut-in who might appreciate the gesture during the Christmas season. Please note: when placing orders for poinsettias, it is important to use one form per plant, and be sure to include the total cost in cash or check when submitting your order (checks should be made payable to Wesley Church Flower Fund). The deadline to order poinsettia plants is Friday, November 30.

Giant Food Stores & Weis Markets Gift Cards

You can purchase Cash for Causes gift cards for Giant Food Stores and Weis Markets that will help G.L.O.W. earn cash for their 2019 mission trip. Sue Frederick will have gift cards available every Sunday morning, in the Coffee Café. Cards are available in amounts of $25, $50, or $100 — and, you get dollar for dollar what you spend. Don’t forget: Cash for Causes gift cards make terrific gifts during this season of giving. Your purchase will not only provide a gift for someone, but you will be helping the youth, too. Here is an example of what the youth will earn: $500 of gift cards = $25. The profit for the youth is 5%. This is an easy way to support the youth. The cards can be purchased with cash or checks. Checks should be made payable to Wesley United Methodist Church and in the memo line write – “Cash for Causes.”

Cash for Causes will be an ongoing fundraiser, so you can purchase cards on Sunday mornings or E-mail or call Sue (drf52@aol.com or 570.387.0402 or 570.594.1914) to get gift cards to you.

It’s the first day of Advent when we Christians begin celebrating the coming of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Celebration and worship are the means of proclaiming Advent. Come worship; sing the carols of Christmas, listen to the God-given talented voices, instrumentalists, and entertainers of our community. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your

calendars now, and plan to attend.

A love offering will be taken to help the AGAPE Heating Assistance Fund.

This Week’s Happenings at Wesley

Today

2 - 4 p.m. ~ 90th Birthday Celebration

5 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W. TreeFest Activity

6:15 p.m. ~ Carrying Bethlehem

7 p.m. ~ Starlight

Monday

1 p.m. ~ Wesley Quilters

Tuesday

7 p.m. ~ Journey Through Grief

Wednesday

Church Office Closes at Noon

7 p.m. ~ AFG Stepping Stones to Recovery

Thursday - Friday Happy Thanksgiving

Church Office is Closed

Saturday

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ~ Community Friendship Meal\ sponsored by E–Team

Next Sunday: Christ The King Sunday

8 a.m. ~ Worship

9:15 a.m. ~ Sunday School for all ages

12 noon ~ Lunch for those who are helping to build Bethlehem and those who are helping decorate

2 p.m. ~ Pampered Chef Gala

2 p.m. ~ Worship at Brookdale

Pastor Mark’s Office Hours This Week

Monday, November 19: 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 20: 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Call the church office at 570.784.1407 or call Pastor Mark directly at

570.490.8844.

Food Cupboard Needs for November . . .

Canned Vegetables

Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Please consider bringing one or more of this month’s requested items

when you come to worship during November.

Food Cupboard contributions can be left at the Donation Station inside the Murray Avenue door.

Remember: Food Cupboard contributions can be placed there at any time during the week.

Thank you for helping those who are hungry in the Bloomsburg area.

G.L.O.W. Youth Reminder

Today ~ 5 - 6:30 p.m.

TreeFest Decorating

Youth will meet at Caldwell Consistory to prepare a Christmas tree and gifts

for a local family. Afterwards, all will return to the

church to decorate — and eat — cookie treats.

Whip up a favorite covered dish and join your church family

for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. The church will provide ham,

macaroni and cheese, and beverages.

Yes, I/we want to be part of Wesley’s annual Christ-mas dinner and party. Name: ______________________________________ I/we will whip up a covered dish and attend with:

# of Adults: _______ # of Children: _______

I/we will attend only the Raven Creek concert.

Completed forms can be placed in the offering plate, or dropped off at the church office.

In order to have Bethlehem’s pieces ready for the rebuilding, they will be carried up from the basement

to the Coffee Café where they will be sorted according to the sections of the town.

The Bethlehem components will remain in the Coffee Café until the following Sunday.

For those who plan to help rebuild and/or decorate: lunch will be served at 12 noon with the decorating and rebuilding of Bethlehem to begin at 12:30 p.m.

If you would like to help carry pieces, help rebuild, or help decorate; please complete this form

and place it in the offering plate.

Yes, I/we will help make the church ready for Advent and Christmas as indicated. Name: _____________________________________ Carry pieces of Bethlehem this evening.

Help rebuild Bethlehem on November 25.

Help with Christmas decorations on November 25.

In order to have Bethlehem’s pieces ready for the rebuilding, they will be carried up from the basement

to the Coffee Café where they will be sorted according to the sections of the town.

The Bethlehem components will remain in the Coffee Café until the following Sunday.

For those who plan to help rebuild and/or decorate: lunch will be served at 12 noon with the decorating and rebuilding of Bethlehem to begin at 12:30 p.m.

If you would like to help carry pieces, help rebuild, or help decorate; please complete this form

and place it in the offering plate.

Yes, I/we will help make the church ready for Advent and Christmas as indicated. Name: _____________________________________ Carry pieces of Bethlehem this evening.

Help rebuild Bethlehem on November 25.

Help with Christmas decorations on November 25.

Wesley’s Hands-To-Hearts Committee is once again looking forward to sponsoring the church’s annual “Birthday Party for Jesus.” Parents: Do you need a little spare, uninterrupted time to do some Christmas shopping, decorating, card writing, etc.? Then bring your children to this event, and give yourselves a couple of hours for your own busyness. This favorite children’s activity takes place in the social room and is for children ages 2 - 8. There will be singing, games, crafts, a birthday party, and a special visit from the big man with a white beard. All children are welcome. If you are interested, please complete this form, and return it to the church office by Monday, November 26 — it can be placed in the offering plate or mailed or dropped off.

Please note: all children who attend should bring a gift of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Bloomsburg Food Cupboard. ___________________________________________

Child’s Name

Child’s Age: □ 2 - 4 □ 5 - 6 □ 7 - 8 ___________________________________________

Child’s Name

Child’s Age: □ 2 - 4 □ 5 - 6 □ 7 - 8 ___________________________________________

Child’s Name

Child’s Age: □ 2 - 4 □ 5 - 6 □ 7 - 8

Telephone: __________________________________ Parent’s Signature: ____________________________ Contact telephone number for parent or other person in case of emergency:__________________________

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The Mission of Wesley Church is to: KNOW Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. GROW in faith through worship, prayer, and study. GO . . . in service to Christ and His world.

The purpose of Wesley Church is to create disciples who serve Jesus Christ.

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Pastor: Mark F. Reisinger ~ Director of Music: Jordan R. Markham

Acolytes: Zoe Ross, 8 a.m.; Ethan Flook, 10:30 a.m.

Liturgists: Cathy Casey, 8 a.m.; Pat Weir, 10:30 a.m.

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The altar flowers are presented to the glory of God and in loving memory of Iva Mae and Sterling Rarick, beloved parents, grandparents, and great grand parents.

They are given by Eileen, Andrew, Jenny, and Micah Thomas.

The floral arrangement which adorns the piano is presented to the glory of God and in loving celebration of Sue Dun’s 90th birthday.

It is given by daughters, Donna and Debbie.

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Welcome to Wesley Church! Let us know you worshipped at Wesley Church this morning by completing the communication/attendance registration card which was handed to you when you entered the sanctuary. If you have recently moved or changed telephone numbers, be sure to indicate that information. New residents and visitors: please provide as much of the contact information as possible.

Be sure to look on the reverse side of the communication card for a list of opportunities in which you can become involved at Wesley Church. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate. Thanks for worshiping today with the Wesley Church family.

Welcome to Sunday morning worship at Wesley Church

*Please stand where indicated by the asterisk.

Congregation responds in bold italics.

THE PRELUDE THE WORDS OF WELCOME *SIGNS OF PEACE AND HOSPITALITY THE ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE OPENING/PROCESSIONAL HYMN

“Maker, in Whom We Live” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 88 Hymn Tune: Diademata

THE MORNING PRAYER (all praying)

O God, whose will is justice for the poor and peace for the afflicted, let Your herald’s urgent voice pierce our hardened hearts and announce the dawn of Your kingdom. Before the advent of the One who baptizes with the fire of the Holy Spirit, let our complacency give way to conversion, oppression to justice, and conflict to acceptance of one another in Christ. We ask this through the One whose coming is certain, whose day draws near: Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Sacramentary, U.S.A., 20th Century THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8 a.m.)

The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 881 THE OFFERING with offertory (8 a.m.) THE OFFERING with Offertory Hymn (10:30 a.m.)

“O God Beyond All Praising” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TFWS # 2009 Hymn Tune: Thaxted

*THE DEDICATION OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 94

Hymn Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen

THE CHILDREN’S CHAT THE ANTHEM by the Sanctuary Choir (10:30 a.m.)

“The Lord of Everything” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Martin THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF GOD AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*THE HYMN

“Be Thou My Vision” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 451 Hymn Tune: Slane

Verses 1 and 2 only THE PSALTER

Psalm 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 834 Read responsively at 8 a.m.

With sung response at 10:30 a.m.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (8 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 71

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. THE EPISTLE LESSON

Hebrews 10: 11 - 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Testament Pew Bible Pages 205/210

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God. *THE GOSPEL LESSON

Mark 13: 1 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Testament Pew Bible Page 46/47

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE

“Grow . . . In Faith” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Mark Reisinger *THE CLOSING/RECESSIONAL HYMN

“How Can We Name a Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 111 Hymn Tune: Terra Beata

*THE BENEDICTION THE CHORAL AMEN (10:30 a.m.)

*THE POSTLUDE

It’s UMW World Thank Sunday

Today is the United Methodist Women’s World Thank Sunday. Members of Wesley’s UMW are serving as the liturgists, greeters, and ushers. In addition, a UMW member will be honored with a special mission recognition. Following both worship services, the UMW will collect a World Thank Offering. The donations collected at this time will be directed to the Susquehanna Conference to be used for mission outreach in the United States and around the world. Please be generous to the UMW World Thank Offering.

Serving you today . . .

Greeters/Ushers(8 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Beaver and Lois Sauers

Greeters (10:30 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Ryan, Third Street; Linda Stiansen, Market Street

Ushers (10:30 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Members of Wesley’s UMW

Sound Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spencer Ross, 8 a.m.; Steve Karaffa, 10:30 a.m.

Projectionists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Family, 8 a.m.; Jacob Cuddeback, 10:30 a.m.

Combined Nursery Volunteers (10:30 a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanne Bejger and Kathy Heddens

November Altar Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freida Hackett and Glor ia Young

Wesley’s New Security System To Soon Be Fully Operational

Installation of Wesley’s new security system is completed and will be fully operational by the end of the month. Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the doors to the church will remain locked at all times, and only staff and those with a code will gain access to the building. All other persons will be ‘buzzed-in” either by the volunteer receptionist or the church administrative assistant.

The church office, as well as the receptionist’s desk in the office wing, are equipped with monitors that show the various locations of the church and any activity that takes place in those areas where cameras are located.

Please note: the church doors will be open on those occasions when there are Bible studies, meetings, and other events and activities at the church.

The staff and the Board of Trustees ask your patience during the early stages of implementing this system.

UMW Head Start Christmas Project Begins Next Sunday

The Wesley Women will once again sponsor one of the most important, and one of the most popular, mission outreach events of the year — the Head Start Children’s Christmas Project. Members of the congregation have the opportunity to take part by helping to provide gifts for more than one hundred Head Start children and their siblings. This year’s project will begin next Sunday, November 25. At that time, information will be available following both worship services. Names, ages, clothing sizes, and short wish lists for each child may be obtained in the multi-purpose room. The deadline to return the gifts will be Sunday, December 16.

Because of the Wesley congregation, Christmas is made much brighter for needy children in the Bloomsburg area. Thank you for your generous response to this project each year.

UMW Christmas Luncheon

All women of Wesley are invited to be part of this year’s UMW Christmas Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, December 12, at 12 noon, at Pine Barn Inn. Brittany Drumm will provide the musical entertainment. The cost will be $20 per person for a buffet-style lunch. To attend, make a reservation by November 30. Contact Madelyn Miller (570.784.1203) or Judy Ryan (570.389.9327) to reserve your space.

Cranberry Sauce and Pies Needed for Saturday’s Meal

This Saturday, November 24, the E-Team will be in charge of the Community Friendship Meal, and many of you have already offered your services. At this time, homemade pies and cranberry sauce are the only items still needed. If you can offer either, or both, of these items, please indicate your willingness to do so on today’s Communication Card. Thank you for helping to feed those who attend the weekly soup kitchen meal.

Happy 100th Birthday, Irene Moser

It is always an extreme pleasure to be able to celebrate an auspicious occasion — such as the 100th birthday of someone special. Yesterday, November 17, Wesley member, Irene Moser marked that 100th birthday milestone. Irene has been part of the Wesley congregation for over sixty years. She is quite an active individual who often can be seen working in her garden at her home in Sherwood Village.

Thank you, Irene, for your faithfulness — and “happy birthday!” Celebrate — and celebrate some more!

Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.

Name: Change in contact information E-mail address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________ Apt: ___________ Town/City: ____________________________________ State: ________ Zip: _________________ Best Contact Telephone: (____) _______________________________________________________

If 1st or 2nd-time guest, how did you hear about Wesley Church? _________________________________________________ (Name of person who invited you, radio, website, newspaper, other.)

130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA Please print all information.

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Thanksgiving Sunday, November 18, 2018

1st-Time Guest

2nd-Time Guest

Regular Attendee

Member

� I/we would like to make a contribution to this Saturday’s Community Friendship Meal. I/we will contribute the following:

Pie(s) (indicate variety and number) __________________________________________________________________

Cranberry Sauce (indicate number of cans) ____________________________________________________________ � I/we love to give hugs, read stories, and play with children, so I/we would like to learn more about serving as a pre-school

Sunday School teacher. � I/we would like additional information about how I/we might serve as part of Wesley’s Altar Guild.

� I/we will continue to support The Bloomsburg Food Cupboard through weekly donations of non-perishable items. For the

month of November, the requested items to benefit The Food Cupboard include canned vegetables and boxed macaroni and cheese.