STORM LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 21st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

LAITY SUNDAY Sunday, OCTOBER 17, 2021

COLOR: Green PRELUDE Deanna Larson, organist “Prelude & Fugue in E minor” J.S. Bach “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” C. Callahan WELCOME & INTROIT Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko CONGREGATIONAL HYMN “Only Trust Him” UMH # 337

Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed,

there's mercy with the Lord, and he will surely give you rest,

by trusting in his Word.

Refrain Only trust him, only trust him,

only trust him now; he will save you, he will save you,

he will save you now.

For Jesus shed his precious blood rich blessings to bestow;

plunge now into the crimson flood that washes bright as snow. Refrain

Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way,

that leads you into rest; believe in him without delay,

and you are fully blest. Refrain

Come then, and join this holy band, and on to glory go,

to dwell in that celestial land, where joys immortal flow. Refrain

CALL TO WORSHIP Atiana Chilton

L: We come before God as equal in God’s sight. P: God knows us thoroughly and loves us completely.

L: None of us is perfect and without blemish. P: Yet God has called us God’s children and asked us to be compassionate and responsible in our caring and witness.

L: We are called to joyful obedience in God’s realm. P: Thanks be to God who trusts us and pours God’s abundant love on us. AMEN.

SPECIAL MUSIC NOW Singers, Joan Rude, Director “Lord Be Glorified” Arr. Ruth Elaine Schram

Deanna Larson Accompanist OPENING PRAYER Emily Nothwehr Lord, everywhere we look we see the imprint of your creative love. The wondrous

works of nature show your majesty. As we gather today to celebrate your love and creation, keep us mindful that we are part of that created order, meant to be stewards and not destroyers. Prepare us to work for you in ministries of peace and justice. AMEN.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

We can get caught up in selfish pursuits and completely over look the wonders of your creation, O God. All around us are majestic reminders of the beauty you offer to us. But we are weak and easily trapped into attitudes of indifference or destructive behavior. You have not given this world to us that we should destroy it, but rather that we should cherish it and make sure that all receive from its bounty. Forgive our overwhelming greed and selfishness. Help us to let go of the petty desires for wealth, position, and power, and bring us into a ministry which proclaims your love and jus-tice for all your people. These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. AMEN.

WORD OF ASSURANCE God hears the cries of our hearts, sees our actions, knows our attitudes. In the midst of our sinfulness, God reaches out to heal and forgive us. Receive the forgiveness which God has offered to you. Live in God’s love. AMEN.

SPECIAL MUSIC NOW Singers, Joan Rude, Director “Ancient Words” Arr. Phillip Keveren

Deanna Larson Accompanist CONGREGATIONAL HYMN “It’s Me. It’s Me, O Lord” UMH # 352

Refrain

It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standing in the need of prayer;

It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standing in the need of prayer.

Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,

Standing in the need of prayer; Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,

Standing in the need of prayer. Refrain

Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it's me, O Lord, Standing in the need of prayer;

Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it's me, O Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Refrain

Not my father, not my mother, but it's me, O Lord, Standing in the need of prayer;

Not my father, not my mother, but it's me, O Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Refrain

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE Carl Turner

Jesus Loves Me (1v.) SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGERS DISCIPLESHIP MAKING Joan Rude Bible Presentation to 3rd Graders PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Thy Word Is A Lamp (V.1) UMH # 601

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path When I feel afraid

Think I've lost my way Still You're there right beside me

And nothing will I fear As long as You are near

Please be near me to the end Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path THE READING FROM ACTS Neal Kuehl SERMON Erica & Brittany Boesett

MOMENT OF TRANSFORMATION (During this moment the congregation sings Fill My Cup, Lord UMH # 641)

Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord.

Come and quench this thirsting of my soul. Bread of heaven,

feed me till I want no more; Fill my cup,

fill it up and make me whole.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Colton Lingren 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.

THE INVITATION TO GIVING

OFFERING Deanna Larson, organist “O Worship the King” R. Powell

Tithing & Offerings / online giving (Offering plates are placed at the back of the sanctuary. Please place your offering therein)

DOXOLOGY No 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, 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!

OFFERTORY PRAYER Avery DeHaan Dear God, we are offering ourselves to you during this moment. Please receive also our offering in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

BENEDICTION Kiboko I. Kiboko A CLOSING PRAYER (By Don Besig)

A CLOSING PRAYER

The time has come, O Lord, for us to leave this place;

Guide us and protect us and lead us in thy grace.

Wherever life may take us as we go our sep’rate ways,

Help us share with others the things we’ve shared today.

May the peace of God the Father, and the love of Christ,

His Son, Guide us in the days ahead and strengthen us, each one.

May the blessings of the spirit fill us from within;

God bless us and return us to this fellowship once again. Amen

POSTLUDE “Fugue” W. Selby

3 WAYS TO WORSHIP “LIVE” WITH US…

1) LIVE in the Sanctuary 2) LIVE on Facebook 3) Tune into radio station 99.1 FM (parking lot)

Sunday, October 17

9:00 am-Kids Sunday School

9:00 am-Adult Bible Study w/Melva

10 am-Worship w/NOW Singers

11:15 am-Adult Sunday School w/Bob

Monday, October 18

4:00 pm-Food Distribution

5:30 pm-Finance Mtg.

Tuesday, October 19

9:00 am-Staff meeting

3:30 pm-Zone 1st-3rd

5:00 pm—Memorial Committee

5:30 pm-Praise Band

Wednesday, October 20

3:30 pm-Zone 4th-6th

5:00 pm-Handbell practice

6:00 pm-Bible Study

6:00 pm-Youth 7th-8th

7:00 pm-Youth Meal

7:30 pm-Youth 9th-12th

Thursday, October 21

9:30 am—UMW Pumpkin Decorating

@ Church

5:45 pm-Ad Council

6:45 pm—UMW Pumpkin Decorating @

804 Emerald Dr.

Friday, October 22

8:30-12:30—Blood Drive (FLC)

Saturday, October 23

5:30 pm-Worship

Sunday, October 24

9:00 am-Kids Sunday School

9:00 am-Adult Bible Study

10:00 am-Worship

11:15am-Adult Sunday School

“STORM LAKE UMC READ” Please read chapter 20 of Acts

every day of this week.

PRAYER

REQUESTS

Mauricio “Moe” Villasenor O’Bannon

Charles Tucker Sherise Gibson

Jeremy Hansen Rolen Snyder

Connie Luhman Virginia Carlson

Marjean O’Bannon Mark Langner

Kelli Spencer Bill Bainbridge

Kevin Carver Marcia Krause

Tim Hohneke Angel Godoy

Larry & Mary

Plagmann

Family & Friends

of Marie Roberts

Deb Richardson Scott Malloy

Halle Patten

New Ministry to the Children in Vista Estates

We will be starting a new ministry to the children in Vista Estates. Many of these children are fairly new to our coun-try and are still learning the English language.

The children in Vista Estates will be meeting in the home of Shaniese Quist, who lives in Vista Estates. Shaniese is the Director of Youth for The Bridge. We will need adults who are willing to help with this ministry. We will be providing a light meal, a Biblical lesson, plus a craft and a game that reinforces the lesson.

Our first meeting time will be on Sunday (today), October 17, from 2:00-3:30 pm. If you are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Joan Rude at the church office.

Bibles to Third Graders

One of the greatest joys of our Sunday School ministry is pre-senting Bibles to our third grade students. We will be presenting those Bibles on Sunday, October 17 (today) during our 10:00 wor-ship service.

UMW Invite!

All women are invited to our Circle 3 meeting on October 21, at 9:30 a.m. at the church to decorate small pumpkins for our church’s shut-ins. Please bring glue, silk leaves or flowers, rib-bon for decorations.

If you are unable to attend the 9:30 a.m. group you are invited to attend that evening at 6:45 p.m. at 804 Emerald Drive.

Call Pam Milbrandt @ 732-7600 if you have any questions.