Wesley United Methodist Church Grand Forks, ND

October 22, 2017

Our purpose is to make new disciples of Jesus Christ

for the transformation of the world

Welcome to Worship at Wesley October 22, 2017 UMW Sunday/Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Gathering for Praise

Gathering Music Sweet Is the Work Marge Myrold by John J. McClellan

Greetings of Christian Fellowship

*Call to Worship:

God in the Spirit revealed in Jesus call us by grace

to be renewed in the image of our Creator,

that we may be one in divine love for God and for the world.

*Opening Hymn A Mother Lined a Basket Black Hymnal 2189

(sung to the tune of 303 – The Day of Resurrection)

*Opening Prayer:

Give us laughter, O Source of our life.

Laughter can banish so much of our strife.

Laughter and love give us wholeness and health.

Laughter and love are the coins of true wealth.

Even in sorrow and hours of grief,

laughter with tears brings much healing relief.

O God, give us laughter, and – God –

give us peace and the joy of your promise to be among us,

in this time and through all the days of our lives.

Amen.

Presentations by Our United Methodist Women Tracy Wicken

If able, please stand where asterisks appear. CCLI Lic. 9063

Welcome to Wesley! If you have questions or special needs, please speak to an usher.

Worship activity bags for children are hanging on a rack at the back of the church.

Our ushers have large-print hymnals available.

Nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers in Room 202.

Please remember to silence your cell phone during worship.

Offering Ourselves to God in Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Projected

Offering Blest Be the Tie That Binds Marge Myrold

by Lorie Line

*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication:

Most loving God –

as you have given yourself to us in Christ Jesus,

now let us give ourselves to you.

We give you our bodies that they may be vessels for your Spirit;

we give you our souls that they may be made pure by your grace;

we give you our hearts that we may always love you,

and we give your our minds that they may always be full of your wisdom.

Receive all that we offer this day,

that it - and we – may be used for your honor and glory.

Amen

Opening Ourselves to God’s Word Children’s Conversation Mark Guy

Scripture Reading Matthew 1: 1-17 New Testament, pg. 1 Scripture Hymn Thy World Is a Lamp Red Hymnal 601

Sermon Wondrous Women of the Bible Rev. Jerry Bass

Going Forth to Serve *Closing Hymn Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth Black Hymnal 2050

(sung to the tune of 408 – The Gift of Love)

*Benediction

*Musical Response Go Now in Peace (sing twice)

*Closing Song Christ Our Fortress, Christ Our Cornerstone Marge Myrold by Christina Beckett

Thanks to all who have helped with today’s worship service!

Welcome Team: 9:00 Anne & Greg Bryson, Irene Wagner & Peg Kindem 11:15 Karl & Jeanette Lindquist Acolyte: 9:00 Markus Van Camp Lay Reader: 9:00 Billie Dixon

Below is the schedule of events planned through Christmas:

Oct. 22 NO YOUTH GROUP

Oct. 29 5:30-7:00 Lesson at church

Nov. 5 5:30-7:00 Lesson at church

Nov. 12 [To be determined]

Nov. 19 5:30-7:00 Craft activity at church for shut ins

Nov. 26 NO YOUTH GROUP

Dec. 3 3:30-7:00 Deliver crafts to shut ins; back at church to attend

faith session on the Meaning of Christmas

Dec. 10 5:30-7:00 Lesson at church

Dec. 17 5:00-7:00 Christmas potluck party at church

Dec. 24 NO YOUTH GROUP

Dec. 31 NO YOUTH GROUP

Please note that the above events are “fluid;” meaning, times and events may change,

depending on weather, resources, volunteers, etc.

Wesley’s Youth Group is open to all youth in grades 6-12, and friends are welcome at any

time! We hope to see you at the above events. If anyone has questions, concerns,

suggestions, please see me, Kellie Burgess, or the other leaders – Marge Myrold,

Mark Guy, and Laurie Guy.

Our Journey of Faith Continues Today

The focus of the Wesley Journey of Faith during October

is “The Sacred Word.” Today we will have our second

special event. Pastor Jerry and Dave Christy will lead us

into greater understanding of the Bible. Plan to join us

downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00. We will begin

with a light meal.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL MUSIC:

The children are off to a great start this fall, learning new music to sing for the congregation as well

as their parents. Please mark next Sunday, October 29th

on your calendar as that is the day they

will sing at the 9:00 a.m. service.

The annual children’s Christmas program will be Sunday, December 10 at the 9:00 a.m. service, with

practice Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please mark these dates – December 9 and

10 -- on your calendar. We will start practicing for the program on Sunday, November 5.

Thank you for bringing your children to Sunday School at Wesley. Kellie Burgess

Twin Forks Chorus Sweet Adelines will present

Sweet Harmony & Variety Show

Today at 4:00 p.m.

Adults $10, Students grades 1 to 12 $5, Children 5 and under are free.

United Methodist Women Today we will be celebrating United Methodist Women's Sunday by providing

information about UMW, its mission projects and the people they

support. UMW focuses their efforts on local and global projects that benefit

women, children and youth. In addition, Special Mission Recognition and Jewel

of a Woman recipients will be announced. Also, quilts made by the Wesley Quilting Group will be

on display and available to purchase which will enable the group to buy supplies to make more quilts to donate to Red River Valley Community Action (RRVCA) Shelter House. Special refreshments will be served between services in the Fellowship Room. Be sure to join us!

Special Event Next Sunday

Next Sunday, Oct. 29, Bishop Bruce Ough will provide an update on the work

of our Commission on a Way Forward. This gathering at Fargo Calvary will

begin at 3:30. Pastor Jerry invites all who plan to attend to consider joining

him for conversation and supper following Bishop Ough’s presentation. Let

him know if you would like to participate and if you would be interested in

ride sharing.

John & Pam Galegher and Bill & Kathy Doyle

invite you to share in their joy today.

*Pete & Jenna do not have a registry and respectfully ask for no gifts.

October 22, 2017

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Thompson Community

Center

306 Pacific Avenue

Thompson, ND 58278

Sunday, October 22 8:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship UMW Sunday 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:10 a.m. Sunday school 11:15 a.m. Ignite Praise Service 4:00 p.m. Sweet Adelines Fall Show 5:00 p.m. “The Sacred Word”, Fellowship Hall NO YOUTH GROUP

Tuesday, October 24 3:00 p.m. Coffee Club, Panera 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Class, Library Wednesday, October 25 1:30 p.m. Worship, Parkwood Place 1:30 p.m. Quilting 5:30 p.m. Kids Bells, grades 2-8 6:15 p.m. Adult Bells 6:15 p.m. Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Ignite Rehearsal

Thursday, October 26 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Club, Denny’s Sunday, October 29 8:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:10 a.m. Sunday school 11:15 a.m. Ignite Praise Service 3:30 p.m. “Commission on a Way Forward update” at Calvary UMC in Fargo 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

Last week’s attendance: 112 Last week’s giving: $3,027.91

Offering to date: $194,277.25

We’re glad you are here today!

Thank you for your support!

Wesley UMC Calendar for

October 22 – October 29

THE SACRED WORD

Various portions of the Bible were written originally in one of three languages:

Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek.

The first five books of the Bible are known variously as Torah, “The Law,” and “The

Law of Moses.” Their order can be remembered by the phrase, “Giant Elephants

Love North Dakota” (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) – a

method devised by one of Pastor Jerry’s former confirmation students.

The longest book chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119, the shortest is Psalm 117.

In the Old Testament times, the Mediterranean Sea was called the Great Sea.

At present, the relative multitude of biblical publishers have hundreds of

competing versions on the market, with special editions for children, youth,

women, men, hunters, military personnel, healthcare workers, and on and on.

These bibles use over two dozen current English translations, with the NIV (New

International Version) the bestselling.

The Revised Common Lectionary is a three-year cycle of biblical texts that is used

by a variety of denominations, churches, and clergy to provide a general survey of

biblical content. The most often used lectionary provides for each Sunday an Old

Testament reading, a selection from Psalms, a Gospel lesson, and another set of

verses from the other New Testament books. There are some denominational

variations to the lectionary, as well as daily lectionaries that provide readings for

every day of the three-year cycle.

In many English translations, the proper name of God (“YHWH”) is printed as LORD

with all caps. The same name is shown as Adonai in Hebrew, as Kyrios in Greek,

and as Dominus in Latin texts.

Note: There is a very special exhibit of the St. John’s Bible at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead now through December 31. Admission is $15 ($14 senior and student, $10 children 5-17). This is an amazing opportunity to see many folios as well as learn about the production of this hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible. Group rates are available. The program guide can be downloaded at

http://www.hcscconline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/HCSCC_The-Saint-Johns-Bible-Program-Guide_Final-Draft-1.pdf