Enter with Open Hearts*A Time Of Praise:

A New Hallelujah ...........................Michael W. SmithHere I am to Worship.................................... HughesCome Thou Fount ......................................Robinson

SelahOpening PrayerA Word of Welcome!The Prayground Introduction(children are invited to come up to the prayground)

*A Time of Fellowship & PeaceWhat A Beautiful Name ...............................Hillsong

ProclamationSelahA Pausing Prayer to Sense Deeply:

People: We come broken.Leader: This is a story of hope.People: We come fearful.Leader: This is a story of peace.People: We come judgmental.Leader: This is a story of liberation.People: We come empty.Leader: Listen for the story of life.

The Scripture Readingfrom the Gospel of John Chapter 3

Meditation:#Basic Series:Three ........................Beginner’s Mind

ResponseSelah*Response:

Come As You Are ................ Crowder, Maher, Glover

A Time of Prayer - Help! Thanks! Wow!:Prayers of the People

join in prayer for: ‣ Krista Strafford; on the recent death of her hus-

band Jim. ‣ Joan Gerhardt; on the recent death of her hus-

band Robert ‣ Martha Mann; on the recent death of her sister

Jessie Cole. ‣ Jan Gobeille & her daughter Deirdre Snyder ‣ Dave Stiller ‣ Jeanne Runkel

Consider attending the 2:30 Thursday intercessory prayer meeting in the parlor.

Offering & Offertory*Giving Praise for the Gift of Life

Agnus Dei ....................................Michael W. Smith

*Prayer of Blessing

Sending Forth in Joy!*Going Out In Hope

Mighty to Save ............................ Fielding & Morgan

*Benediction

Celebrating God @ QUMC!Saturday October 27th, 2018 | 4:30PM asterisk (*) indicates standing as you are able

ANNOUNCEMENTSFor more details & to register for these upcoming events, visit umcq.org or call (518) 793-9728.

CelebratingYour Presence & Sharing Matters!

Last week we had 218 people present (30 chil-dren and 13 Sunday School teachers included!) to celebrate God’s love together! This is the highest attended service this year outside of Easter Sunday! Your presence totally matters!

Upcoming Sun AM Celebration SeriesHard Questions Series Continues

What a response! You’ve submitted some challeng-ing questions about faith/religion/scripture! Today we are wrestling with the question about what hap-pens when we die.

Advent: Peace On Earth SeriesIn the hustle-bustle of the season, one of the key elements we forget to give ourselves as a daily pres-ent is peace. On Sunday mornings during Advent we will explore the example of the Holy Family and how we might find 5 keys ways to nurture peace within our hearts and then offer it to others as a beautiful Christmas present!

Upcoming Sat 4:30 Celebration Series#BeBasic: 1st 4:30 Celebration Series

What are the basics of being a human child of God? What are the sim-ple, practical ways to live into the joyful life God

wants for you and for the world? We’re going to use film, music, and interactive approaches to learn and listen! Let’s explore this together as the first celebra-tion series for the 4:30 worship service!

Advent: The Christmas Present SeriesThe holidays can be joyful; and they can also be emotionally draining. We could all use some help-ful encouragement about how to enjoy the sea-son without needing to tap out! Starting Nov. 25th we’ll start a new 4:30 celebration series called The Christmas Present: How to Be Here in the Holidays! We’ll explore 4 key ways we can practice being in the present moment with patience and joy! Using popular Christmas films and music, we’ll interactive-

ly engage in encouraging and inspiring lessons sure to make a daily difference!

LearningAdult Learning

UMC DNA ClassSun. 9:40am Adult Bible Study looking at the fore-running strands of faith that led to the formation of the Methodist Church.This Morning ........... Henry VIII/Anglican and Thomas CranmerNov. 4 .......................................................Puritans and QuakersNov. 11 ....................................................Pietists and MoraviansNov. 18 ............................................... John Wesley/Methodists

Weekday Classes ContinueBad Girls of the Bible (Wed. 9am) and The Cele-bration of Discipline (Wed. 6pm) classes continue. Please jump in at any time!

Children & Family (Birth-Grade 6)Prep for Sunday School

Parents, please remember to have your child bring their bibles and bags every Sunday.

Youth (Grades 7-12)Youth Group Tonight!

5-7pm for grades 7-12 Dinner, Youth Alpha, Over-nighter Planning, Games, & Discussion

Youth Fall Activities!Not only do we meet regularly on Sundays, but we also have these fun events coming up! Contact Patti Elmen for details! (518) 596-3271Sat. & Sun. Nov. 16th & 17th .....District Youth OvernighterSun. Nov. 25th; 6-8:30 .................. Movie Night @ QUMCFri. Dec. 7th; 7-9 .............. Christmas Party @ The Elmen’s

District Youth OvernighterNovember 16th & 17th QUMC is hosting the District Youth of the UMC. Workshops, worship, icebreaker games, district youth planning, and more. All youth grades 7-12 are invited! Tell your kids and grandkids!

ServingUshers & Greeters Needed!

Please contact Sherrie Ann ((518)-636-5955) to be an usher or greeter for the 10:30 service on a 7 week rotation.Hurricanes Response - UMCOR

Let’s help the victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael by providing funds to the Conference so they can put together the flood buckets and send them where they are needed. Please help our fellow

citizens who have lost everything by placing a dona-tion marked “UMCOR” on your check or envelope. Thank you for caring!Music Ensembles

The bar has been set by the Soul Sisters who offered a wonderful anthem two Sundays ago! It’s time for the men to bring their contribution to musical excel-lence this fall!A new men’s ensemble called Pathfinders are meeting on Wed. 11/14 and will sing on 11/25. 7th grade thru seniors are welcome! Contact Carol Ann for more information!

Nursing Home MinistryWe would love to have another musician for the hymns, or person to assist the leaders or just attend! They are so grateful for whatever we can do. Below is a schedule of the upcoming services which are always at 2:30 pm. To serve, call Sherrie Ann Cutts: (518)-636-5955.Next Sunday! ...................................................... Warren CenterNov. 11 .........................................................................The PinesDec. 9 .................................................................. Warren CenterDec. 24, 1:30 ...............................................................The PinesDec. 24, 2:30 ...................................................... Warren CenterJan. 13, 2019 ...............................................................The PinesJan. 20, 2019 ...................................................... Warren Center

CaringMen’s Group Christmas Party!

Annual Party at Paul Cederstrom’s house on Fri. Dec. 14th at 6pm. Potluck & games!

Pastoral Care & Visitation NewsWe would like to care for our church members in ev-ery walk of life. Rev. Phil (518-683-1250) and Pastor Bob (518) 409-4501 are just a phone call away. If you are in need of a pastoral call/visit, please call either one of us!

DevelopingYear-End 2018 Giving Appeal

As we approach year end, we find ourselves facing a projected operating deficit of nearly $10,000. We remain optimistic that our church family will unite to overcome this financial challenge. As you are able, we ask you to prayerfully consider how you can help as you move throughout this fall season. We have many families whose actual contributions have fallen below their estimate of giving. Would you consider giving an extra month in 2018? If just 50 families

contributed an extra $200, we would fully fund our ministries for 2018! We celebrate with much appreciation and thank you for the many ways you share your gifts through our church’s mission and ministry.

In addition, there are many opportunities for you to encourage community participation (invite your friends) in upcoming friendraisers and fundraisers:• Holiday Festival - Fri. Nov. 9th & Sat. Nov. 10th• Thanksmas Dinner - Sat. Dec. 1st• Spirited Players performances Dec. 8th & 9th• Christmas Worship Services

How have you experienced God’s grace? We are all encouraged to renew our covenant to faithfully participate in the ministries of the church through our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service. Our God is a God of abundance. He is Lord, and we realize that we are merely stewards of the time, talent and treasure God has entrusted to us.

Growing in Faith! Deepening relationships! Serv-ing other from our Heart! I hope you are excited to look forward to the many possibilities that lie ahead in our journey of faith together in the coming months. On behalf of the finance committee, we want to ex-press our sincere attitude of gratitude for the bless-ings you share within our community of faith.

Committee MeetingsCharge Conference

On Sunday Nov. 18th at 11:30 our District Super-intendent will preside over the church’s Charge Conference. The charge conference is made up of the current church council. The conference will elect officers for the church committees based on recommendations from the nominations committee, will vote on the pastor’s compensation package, and submit required documents on behalf of the church to the district and conference.

Trustees...working on providing info to us regarding safety/security action plan steps. Next meeting is Nov. 6th.

Finance... is working on our “Together...We’re Better” cam-paign! Next meeting is Nov. 13th.

Friendraising & FundraisingHolidays Remembered Now Open!

Donate your good condition items to QUMC’s Holidays Remembered Shoppe (formerly called

Christmas Past). Open from 9-12 nearly every Satur-day. Contact Paula at jmcmahon7@nycap.rr.com or Kathleen at 3whiteoak@gmail.com to volunteer.

Drama Ministry’s Christmas PlayChristmas ReEngineered will be performed Sat, Dec 8th at 8 PM & Sun, Dec 9th at 1 PM in Clark Hall.

New Free Mobile Tech WorkshopsOur outreach program of iPhone & Android classes are a huge hit! 12 people came to the first iPhone class! Please tell all your friends who have a smart-phone to come and learn more!Next Saturday! – How to Take Phenomenal Pictures - iPhoneNov. 10 – Top 10 Winter Lineup of Mobile Tech ProductsNov. 17th – Manage Time/5 Killer iPhone Tricks! (iPhone/iPad)Nov. 24th – Manage Time/5 Killer Android Tricks! (Android)

Holiday FestivalOur Annual Holiday Festival will be a two-day event - Fri. & Sat. Nov. 9th & 10th! Save the date to attend but also to serve our communi-ty at the event!

Thanksmas Dinner Coming Up!Our Annual Holiday Dinner (a delicious take on chicken & biscuits is on the menu) will now happen on Saturday, December 1st from 4-7. Open seating during this three-hour window!Tickets will be on sale in advance and at the door!Children <4 – Free; Children 4+ – $5; Adults 18-64 – $12; $30 (Immediate) Family Maximum; Adults 65+ – $10

Holiday Concert Update!Sat. Dec. 15th 4pm will be a very SPECIAL way to move into our Sat. @4:30 worship service... We will begin with a 30 minute concert of Christmas Music!

Community Groups MeetingAlcoholics Anon ......... Sun. 7pm; Mon. 7pm; Fri. 6pmAl-Anon ...................................................... Tues. 7pmBoy Scouts ...........................................Wed. 6:30pmGirl Scouts .............................................Wed. 6:30pmOvereaters Anon. Sun. 6pm; Mon. 6pm; Thurs. 6:30pm

October Highlights!

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