Welcome, we are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. If this is your first

time with us, know that: Children’s Sunday School begins after the Call to Worship & Nursery Services are available; Both Children’s Sunday School and the Nursery are on the 2nd Floor. An asterisk (*) located before an event means that we invite you to rise in body or in spirit; During the Prayers of the People, if you wish to share, but not to speak, you may write your

September 25, 2016 10:00 am

First United Methodist Church of Trenton

A family of God, through the love of Jesus Christ:

Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Embracing Everyone!

To honor our members with birthdays in September

Leader: Life is a precious gift from God, a gift for which we give thanks. Thank you God for life. We give special thanks to God for those whose birthdays we celebrate in the month of September We are grateful for these special people, and pray God’s continued blessing upon them. We pray God’s blessing upon them. Each person who is a part of this community of faith brings special gifts that enrich our life together. May we always be open to seeing God's image in each other. Amen.

You may remain seated for the call to worship. Psalm 91: 1-8 (mix of hymnal and NIV adapted) Those who dwell in the shelter of theMost High, who abide in the shadow of the Al mighty, will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." Surely the Lord will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. Under the Lord's wings we will find refuge, for God's faithfulness is our shield. We will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, Nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at our side, ten thousand at our right hand, but it will not come near us.

We will only observe with our eyes, and see the punishment of the wicked

"A Mighty Fortress is our God"

Welcome: Birthday Liturgy: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Prelude Call to Worship: One: People: One: People: One: People: One: All: *Opening Hymn:

Hymn # 110

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Gathering in God’s Presence

Words of Centering

"But you, man (or woman) of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you

were called..." (I Timothy 6: 11-12a NIV with words in italics my addition

We stand in poverty before you riches, Lord. We are in ignorance before Your total wisdom. We are sometimes afraid to contemplate what Your love, and mercy, and justice might require of us. Come to us, Lord, calm our fears and lead us in Your ways. Surprise us with Your joy, and speak to our souls. Amen.

Jeremiah 8: 18- 9:1

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"

Luke 13: 18-20

This is the Word of God for the People of God, for which the people say: Thanks Be to God!

What Joys or Concerns do you have to share this week? What celebrations of the life of God have you experienced?

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.

I Timothy 6: 3-19

"Glorify Thy Name"

"More reflections on Money"

"Take My Life, and Let It Be"

Opening Prayer: The Old Testament Lesson: *Hymn: Gospel Lesson: Word of God for the People Response to the Gospel Lesson Leader: People: Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer The Epistle Lesson :

*Hymn: Sermon: *Hymn:

NIV Bible

Hymn #375

NIV Bible

NIV Bible

FWS # 2016

Rev. Heidi Reinker

Hymn#399

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Proclamation of the Word

“What Does The Lord Require of You”

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below / Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts! / Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! / Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

[After the benediction but before we return to the world as Disciples of Jesus Christ,

Let us form a large circle around the perimeter of the sanctuary for our closing response]

“Let There Be Peace on Earth” Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me;

Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we.

Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of fellowship

Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Offering Prayer Offertory Music Offertory *Doxology *Benediction

*Response

Postlude

FWS 2174

Hymn 94

Hymn 431

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Organ Flowers:

Nursery Caregiver:

Sunday School Educator: Terri Nowaczewski

Liturgist: Jan Woolcott

Liturgical Resources:

Call to Worship Opening Prayer Prayers and Other Resources for Public Worship #16 adapted

Going Forth As God’s People

In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

Those who are hospitalized:

Those who are home:

Eugenia Nowaczewski - Mother-in-law of Terri Nowaczewski(7/20)

Norman Barnsdale - Spouse of Nina Barnsdale (7/20)

Mardell Hull-(7/20)

Morris Prater– Father of Tom Prater (7/20)

Jean Clarkson– Aunt to Jan Wynn (7/20) Joe Wilson (7/20)

Terri Nowaczewski (7/20) Sally Thornton–Karen Roberts friend (8-16)

Donna Partillo– Karen Roberts friend (8-16)

Nola Ward –Member (7/20)

Marshall Dunlap - Pastor UMC (7/20)

Stan Miller

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Those serving our country:

1LT Theresa Burt (Navy, California) Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of

Faith Cookson

MAJ Nathaniel Davis (Army, Texas)

CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer

Jesse L. Warren (Marines) - grandson of Sally Okerstrom

CPO Dillon Dossey (Navy) - nephew of Ruth Ann Brewer

Please note: Names added to this list will be removed every 4 weeks. (7/16 means 4 weeks, 7/20 means stays on until asked to be removed)

Please contact the church office if you would like a name to remain longer than the 4 week time period.

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Avg. Weekly Attendance Aug: 30

As of: 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25

Giving Received $2345. $2395. $1696.

Budgeted Expenses $2691 $2691 $2691 $2691

Difference -346 -296 -995 - -

Announcements

Book Club News Our next book club selection is, "Ordinary Grace," by William Kent Krueger. It is a fictional story about a preacher's son

who is trying to understand a world that seems to be falling apart around him Discovering the terri-ble price of wisdom and the enduring grace of God is one of the many topics covered in this novel.

All are Welcome! Please join us on

Wednesday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m.

For more information contact Pastor Heidi or

Jan Woolcott.

Mark Your Calendar! October 16th @ Flat Rock UMC.

Contact Joe Wilson at trentonfumc@gmail.com

ChristNet Harvest for the Homeless Friday, September 30, 2016

Social Hour 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm

Orlando Familia Banquet Center

15001 Sibley Rd, Riverview

“ChristNet Harvest for the Homeless” Featuring dinner, dancing, silent auction

“Balance Class”

How to Keep Your Balance Classes Starting October 12, 2016

First United Methodist Church Trenton

2610 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI 48183

Registration for classes begin

September 11, 2016

Classes limited to the first 20 Registrants

To register contact

First United Methodist Church Trenton

734-676-2066

Or by email: trentonfumc@gmail.com

3 week session

Oct 12 10:30am-12pm

Oct 19 10:30am-12pm

Oct 26 10:30am-12pm

Instructor: Michael Prudhomme,

DPT, OCS, OMPT, CLT, C/NDT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Healthcore Physical Therapy

Announcements Continued

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9/01 - Sarah Roberts

9/06 - Tom Brown

9/14 - Suzy Brown

9/15- Caroline Leedy

9/17 - Lynn Lash

9/26 - Peggy Wynn

Roast Beef Dinners Wednesday, October 19, 2016

First United Methodist Church 28400 Evergreen, Flat Rock

Third Wednesday of the month Next- November 16,2016

Serving 4-7 p.m. $8.00 - Dine In per person; $4.50 Children 10 and under $8.50 - Carry out per person

Adult Sunday School Adult Sunday School

Begins today

Each Sunday we’ll examine the texts used in the service to continue the conversation.

On October 1, 2016,

this year’s Hands 4 Detroit Com-munity Service Project will be held in the Brightmoor Neighborhood

at the

Brightmoor Campus of

Redford Aldersgate UMC

located at 12065 N. Outer Drive in Detroit.

G o t o h t tp s : e v e n t s . r e t h i n k ch ur c h . or g /hands4detroit ; over 40 projects happening in the Brighmoor neighborhood on that date. There are over 40 jobs listed, example of a few are below, for a complete list (15 pages ) see the sign up sign up sheet on the piano.

Branch cutting for elderly couple.

Security for Food Pantry.

Restore Cromwell Recreation Center.

Roof on Darcy Street Orchard House.

Painting and Cleaning Detroit Leadership Academy

Clean up Detroit Northwest SDA Church.

Clean up Fenkell.

Food Distribution for Pantries.

Gleaners– Food sorting.

Clean up Leland Baptist Church.

Build, paint, and install a free library at Gomper’s

Elementary School.

Build, paint, and install a free library at Old Redford

Academy Elementary School.

Clean up Murphy Performance Academy.

Build a bridge over Rouge River, for Nature

trail to Eliza Howell Park.

Adult Bible Study Every Tuesday Starting @ 1pm.

We will start with

Philemon and Philippians.

Bring your bible and join Pastor Heidi for this study. All are welcome!

Church Apportionment

We have met our Pension Apportionment 100% with

last payment sent this month. This is our 3rd year in a row

First United Methodist Church

2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066

Website: www.FirstUnitedMethodistofTrenton.com E-mail: TrentonFUMC@gmail.com

Bishop: Rev. Deborah Kiesey

District Superintendent:

Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue Jr.

Ministers: All The People

Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker

Church Admin: Ramona Moyski

Organist: Jeff Burke

Custodian: Karen Roberts

Pastor Heidi’s Contact Information:

Home: (734) 676-0041

Cell: (802) 238-3784

E-mail: hcreinker@gmail.com

Next Sunday: Sermon: Scripture Reading:

Using the QR Code below or @FUMCTrenton

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his fact toward you and give you peace. " Numbers 6: 24-26

Sept

09/25: Adult Sunday School

09/26: 8am Breakfast club

09/28: 1 pm Book Club

09/30: ChristNet Harvest Dinner

Oct

10/01: 9am-3pm Hands 4 Detroit

10/02: Adult Sunday School

10/03: 6pm SPRC Meeting

Special Parish Relation Committee

:10/6: 7pm Choir/ 8pm Praise Band

10/10: 8am Breakfast Club

10/11: 1pm Bible Study

10/12: 7pm Taize Service

10/13: 7pm Choir/ 8pm Praise Band

10/16: Crop Walk Flat Rock Methodist Church

10/17: 7pm Council Mtg

10/18: 1pm Bible Study

Upcoming Events