'I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”'
We are glad you are here, and we hope you enjoy this opportunity to worship God with us.
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Welcome & Prayer
Hymns of Worship
Scripture: Romans 12:1-8
Message: Pastor Dave Maurer
"Worshipping Him Together through Passionate Worship "
Offertory
Songs of Worship
Sharing Fund offering
Celebrating Communion
-Opening Words
-Prayer of Preparation
-The Lord's Prayer (trespasses)
-Words of Institution
-Unison Prayer HWB#786
-Partaking of the Elements
Live-Stream Sign-off
Sharing & Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction
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11 am Sunday School Opportunities
- Children - classes ages 2- 5th grade in the basement
- Youth - Meet in Fellowship Hall for Listening session on Worship
- Adults - Meet in Fellowship Hall for Listening session on Worship
Coffee orders are due today.
RESCHEDULED... There will be an informational meeting to talk about starting a Kid's Club for families with children 2nd thru 5th grade on SUNDAY OCTOBER 10th @ 5PM at Lyle and Jeannie Gascho's home. There will be a bonfire, hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Families are welcome and may bring a snack to share and lawn chairs. Contact the office if interested or have additional questions.
The Nursery ministry on Sunday mornings has restarted. If you would like to serve a couple of Sundays per year please contact Cheryl Albrecht. This is open to adults and youth.
Grief Share continues this Tuesday, October 5, at 1 pm for the meal and 1:30 for the session. Consider inviting a friend to these weekly meetings that support those who have lost a loved one. Contact Marie to register or for more information.
Awaken Hope in Michigan is a Moms in Prayer event in Holland, Michigan on October 9th from 9-3:30 pm. Come to be encouraged and find hope. Join us in worship that awakens, biblical messages that empower, and prayer that shapes the next generation. If you would like to attend contact Peggy Voelker or Marie Maust.
Everence is offering another webinar this Wednesday. Barry Maust is our church advocate and will host it at the church. Here is the link if you prefer to sign up on your own.
Our annual Soup Cook-off & Youth Fundraiser is back! Please mark your calendar for December 8th @ 6 pm. Consider how you would like to contribute to the auction, whether it is by making a craft item, baked goods, etc. More details to come.
Senior Events: Interest has been expressed in reviving the senior events for those 65 and over. If you would have interest in helping to plan and/or participate in senior events, please contact Gerry Swartzendruber by October 24th.
The Breadbasket will have a distribution this week. However, the time for Oct 9th distribution has changed. The truck will be to the school at 9 and the distribution will be 10-12 or until the food is gone.
Offering Today: Sanilac Rescue Mission/ Shammah Outreach Ministries and the Sharing Fund - You can mail in your donation. Our online giving portal is on our website You can also check out how easy it is to set up giving through the Faithlife app or text. Simply text the word “GIVE” to (989)217-8181. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.
Offering next week: PR Ministries
Worship Leader this week: Lyle Gascho
Worship Leader next week: Dale Yoder
Fellowship Greeter this week: Tom & Karen Beachy
Fellowship Greeter next week: Jill Champagne & Tonya Karpovich
Pastoral Care this week: Brenda Maust
Pastoral Care next week: Gerry Swartzendruber
Prayers for the local church
· Openness to the Holy Spirit and the vision that God has for us through our "Worshipping Him Together".
· Grief Share attendees
Health Concerns/Situations
· Freda Maust recovery at home
· Gary Willey's friend from Breadbasket with Covid
· Arwen - continued battle with cancer
·Ken Dietzel's family in the death of his sister
· Sue Swathwood's family on the passing of her Uncle Ray
· Kevin & Kathy Gnagey's friend in car accident
· Phyllis Bartel's son, Matthew starting cancer treatment
· Craig family
Missions/Organizations
· RI New Mexico Reach Team
· YFC - Breakfast Club meetings
US/World
·Escalating arms race among Asian superpowers, China & North Korea