West Side U.M. Church

317 Nichols Street, Clearfield

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November 23, 2025  Christ the King/Reign of Christ  Sunday

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

PRAISE

*Call to Worship

Leader:     “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

People:   Blessing and honor and glory and might be unto the Lamb!

Leader:    Worthy is Christ who has ransomed us by his blood from every tribe and tongue and nation, and made his people a kingdom, and priests to our God.

People:   Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! Amen.

*Opening Prayer:

    Almighty God, who gave your Son Jesus Christ a realm where all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; make us loyal followers of our living Lord, that we may always hear his word, follow his teachings, and live in his spirit; and hasten the day when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that he is Lord; to your eternal glory. Amen.

*Hymn                                  Majesty 2x UMH 176

Prayers of Confession

Imagining your reign can be difficult, eternal God. It is difficult to picture a world governed by your justice and righteousness alone. Our minds are held captive by the worst images of human kings, rulers, and powers. When nobler visions fail and we settle for kingdoms of our own making, correct and forgive us. Free the borders of our imaginations, that we may envision your greater good and celebrate the coming of your reign on earth as in heaven. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Offering of our Gifts and Tithes            sign friendship pad

Offertory                                              Praise to the Lord  West Side Bell Choir

*Congregational Response     “Praise God”                                                           UMH 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Offertory Prayer

Prayers of the People

*Passing of the Peace

     Leader: Peace with you.   

People: And also, with you.

PROCLAIM

Children’s Choir                         Jesus Said….We Are Very Thankful

Children’s Moment

Hymn                            Stillness Within West Side Bell Choir

Scripture                   Colossians 1:11-20                                      pew bible 1026

                                         Luke 23:33-43 pew bible 919

                     Lay Lector:            This is the word of the Lord.

                                 All:            Thanks be to God.

Sermon

RESPONSE

Apostle’s Creed                                                                                                                                UMH 881

Congregational Response

*Hymn                                 Crown Him with Many Crowns  UMH 327

*Benediction                                                 

*Postlude

Welcome to West Side!

We are glad you have chosen to worship with us today. We hope you will find your time here a blessing.

For our first-time visitors, please stop by the Connection Center at the back of the Sanctuary for additional West Side UMC information and a gift. And please be sure to come back!

This Week at WSUMC

November 23 - November 30

Sunday, November 23

9:30am – Children’s Choir

10:15am – WS Choir

10:45am – Worship

Monday, November 24

1:30 – Memorial Gifts Meeting

3:30pm – Exercise Class         

          6:30pm – Revelation Bible Study

Tuesday, November 25

          9am – Hosting Ministerium

6:30pm – Church Council

6:30pm – Girl Scouts

Wednesday, November 26

3:30pm – Exercise Class

6:30pm – Bible Study in FH

6:30pm – Girl Scouts

Thursday, November 27

Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Saturday, November 29

6:30pm – Praise & Worship Service

Sunday, November 30

9:30am – Sunday School all ages

9:30am – Children’s Choir

10:15am – WS Choir

10:45am – Worship

Upcoming at WSUMC & Community

Wednesday, December 10 – UM Women Christmas lunch

Children’s Christmas Play

Nov. 23, Sunday~ The kids will be fitted for their costumes during their practice during the 10:45 A.M. service.

Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 Sunday~ The kids will practice during the 10:45 A.M. service.

Dec. 13, Saturday~ The kids will have a dress rehearsal at 10:00 A.M. Attendance is expected. Make sure your child has his/her lines if needed.

Dec. 14, Sunday~ The kids will perform the Christmas pageant during the 10:45 A.M. service. Cookies and fellowship will be enjoyed after the service.

Choir & Music information

Christmas Cantata “Appalachian Winter” will be presented on December 21st during worship service.

There will be two Thursday rehearsals: 

December 11th and 18th at 7:00pm the music room.

Then there is a rehearsal with the orchestra on Saturday, December 20th at 10:00am in the Sanctuary. 

If you would like a Cantata book in advance to get a head start, get in touch with Gary W.

 Bell Choir and Children’s Choir will be providing music on Sunday, November 23 at the 10:45am Worship Service. 

Christmas Open House

Starting Saturday, November 29 we will start setting up for the Christmas Open House! Please contact Laura Inlow at 814-592-3014 to sprinkle some Christmas Cheer! 

We are looking for Christmas Nativities again this year to be displayed during the Christmas Open House and throughout December at the back of the sanctuary. The nativities will be placed on tables inside a rope-off area, so they are protected. Please sign up at the Connection Center, so we know how many tables to set up for. All Nativities need to be at the church by Sunday, December 7. Thank you! We are looking for volunteers to help shuttle folks to Open House. If you are interested let us know.

Church Christmas Decorating Volunteers needed

On Sunday, November 23 following church we need help putting up and decorating the tree. Saturday, November 29 at 10am to decorate the sanctuary. Please contact Debbie Adams at 814-765-4817 or 814-577-4796 to let her know you can help. Thank you!

UM Women Christmas Luncheon

Calling ALL ladies! Please join us for our Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, December 10 at 12pm in the Church Fellowship Hall. We will be ordering pizza and salads from Scotto’s, so please sign up at the Connection Center so we know how many people to order for!

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring the bell during the holidays. They do have paid positions Please call 814-765-4981.

World Hunger

We collected $250.00 to send to World Hunger, 100% of the collected offering is dedicated to hunger projects. 

The World Hunger Task Force and Missional Board have set a goal of $1 per member. West Side has 359 members; in 2024 we had 443 members and collected $214.00. Fantastic job everyone!!!

2026 Offering Envelopes

Offering envelopes are available for picking up in the back of the sanctuary. If you are not assigned an envelope number and would like to be, contact the church office.

If you need your box delivered, please call the church office!

Pledge Information

2026 Pledge Cards – extra ones are at the Connection Center. Please put them in the lock box outside the church office.

Thank you again Tom Dotts for sharing about being good stewards during worship last Sunday.

 HUB Needs

The HUB collects the following items on a continuous basis:

* Cocoa butter lotion

* Body wash, Shampoo, Conditioner

* Deodorant

* New socks

* Wash cloths, bath towels

* Hand warmers

* Band aids

* Mini packets of tissues & regular size box tissues

* Hats, Gloves, Scarves

* Dial soap 

Some of these items can be purchased at the Dollar Tree for $1.25 or $1.50. These items help those in need in our congregation and community. If you have any questions, you can call Laura Inlow at 814-592-3014.

West Side Missions

Laura has been busy working with several agencies and getting items to help those in need.

If you are a knitting and crocheting individual, we have needs for lap blankets, hats, scarfs, washcloths... If you can make it, we will take it. Looking to increase how far we reach out in our community sharing God's Love. Everyone matters and we can all be a part of this ministry.

Ways that you can help:

Praying, making items with love, buying donations, donating slightly loved items that are recently washed, taking a flyer or two to share for Christmas Open House, inviting a friend or loved one to join you at Christmas Open House, volunteering before, during and after, Open House, we are looking for any helpers, there is something for everyone!! 

Food Distribution

The Food Distribution will continue every third Thursday of the month from 1:30pm until the food runs out. Please contact Laura Inlow at 814-592-3014 to volunteer for a couple of hours.

God’s Cupboard

For the month of November, God's Cupboard is asking for:

·      Chef Boyardee – ready to eat can foods

If you want, you can throw in a loaf of bread

With funding being low, we appreciation the WS Congregation giving. Also, the local food banks are struggling currently too. Which will create more activity for us. There was a list of items we use in the November/December Newsletter.

There is a bin at the Connection Center for you to place them in.

Bucket Brigade

We will have the noisy bucket brigade on Sunday, November 30. Please remember your change! Thank you for helping the kids understand how helping others works. Seeds are being planted.

Upcoming Advent Studies

The Wednesday Night bible Study will be starting the Advent Study, “Advent of a Savior” on Wednesday nights December 3 at 6:30pm. We will be focusing on the birth of Christ from prophecy to the visit of the Magi.

We will meet December 3, 10, & 17 and then continue the journey on January 7,14, & 21, 2026. Please meet us in the Fellowship Hall and make Christ part of your Christmas this year.

Adult Sunday School Class

The better Late Than Never Class will be studying the Advent Study “Who Needs Christmas?” starting Sunday, December 7 at 9:30am in the fellowship Hall. ALL are welcome to join!

Purchasing Policy

The new purchasing policy and voucher have been complete. There are copies in each mailbox outside the offices and some in the wire rack for your convenience. 

Update

Robby Moore asked me to let everyone know he is doing fine and is in Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center recovering from surgery back in March. His plan is to get back to Clearfield and come back to WS to church. Cards can be sent to Ridgeview along with Robby’s name.

This Weeks Prayer Requests:

Long Term Concerns:  Sabrina Krineski, Janet Billotte, Steve Banks, Tom & Connie Young, Pastor Dave Norris, Carol Berry, Carole Cipriano, Gary Graham, Sue Peters, Barbara Harper, Sherry Evans, Calley Kephart, Cindy Short, Max Shugarts, Leslie Maurer, Sharon Polkinghorn, Dan and Sylvia Spingola, Pastor Ken Leonard, Gail Harper, John Ferry, Brenda Rhone, Nathan Wooster, Audrey Moore, Pat Rhone, Bill Emrick, Pam Holobinko Jimmy McKerr, Judy Mitchell, Mikayla McFaye, Barb Norris, Danielle Coudriet, Jessica Condon, Leroy Malinich

Shut Ins: Larry Witherow, Chuck Inlow, Gary Graham, Richard Barger, Betsy Kruckenberg, Kathryn Lonjin, Ruth English, Jean Sayers, Joan Varner, Lewis Norris, Joe Waroquier, Sr.

Praises: Garry Shirey is now infection free! Tom Young is home!

Please call Pat Rhone at 814-765-4258, to add someone to the prayer chain. If anyone is interested in being on the prayer chain, please contact the church office or Pat Rhone.

Sunday Worship Servants

Head Usher: Rick Nicklas

Sound Technician: Dean McKee

Acolytes: Grace Bodle & Mia Adams

Childrens Moment: Jacquie Bodle

Lay Lector:            November 23 Bonnie Reinke

                               November 30 Jacquie Bodle

Greeters: Dean and Deb McKee

WSUMC Live on Facebook & WSUMC 317 on You Tube

Our Worship Service is audio and video taped for web-based purposes

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CHURCH STAFF:  Office: (814) 765-9813      Parsonage: (814)765-4094

Steve Cowfer, Pastor                                                                              scowfer@susumc.org

Tammy Byerly, Administrative Assistant                wsumc317@gmail.com

Gary Wilsoncroft, Director of Music           westsidemusicroom@gmail.com

Connie Spencer, Treasurer

Jeff Stearns, Sexton

Joe Eisenhauer & Paul Bowers, Multimedia

Mark Wurster, Saturday Night Praise & Worship Leader