WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “I Will Worship You” (arr. by David Patton) Susan Seders Kayla Harris SERVICE OF LIGHT Samuel, Silas and Sara Cochran, Acolytes

CALL TO WORSHIP (Stand if able) Kolton Ward and Kendall Ward L: We are blessed people, numbered amongst those glorious children of God who dare to believe and celebrate it together. P: We believe in God, not by our efforts but by faith in the One who has first believed in us. L: We believe in God through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the inward witness of the Holy Spirit. P: We are blessed people, numbered with those saints and seers whose deeds and words inspire us to reach higher.

OPENING HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” UMH No. 400 OPENING PRAYER Joel Casto

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Natasha Zirkle JOYS, CONCERNS, PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER (No. 895) 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.

WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS Andrew Harris Offertory “Ode to Joy” Ellie Casto HYMN OF PREPARATION “The Gift of Love” UMH No. 408

SCRIPTURE Numbers 13:1-2, 26, 30-14:3

MESSAGE “Don’t Just Survive. Thrive!”

HYMN OF DEDICATION “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” UMH No. 420

BLESSING Thea Kerns

POSTLUDE “God Will Take Care Of You” (arr. by John W. Schaum) Susan Seders

GIVING THROUGH October 10th

Needed for budget: $356,779 Received for budget: $327,883 Budget for 2021 is $452,500

Church Staff Senior Pastor Brian Seders (blseders@gmail.com) Administrative Assistant Rhonda Elmer (rhonda@fumcelkinswv.com) Pastor Emeritus Basil Hensley Youth Minister Natasha Zirkle Financial Secretary Julie Civiello Music Director Susan Seders Custodian Donna Abbott Organist/Handbell Choir Director TBA Nursery Supervisor TBA

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Backpack Program will be packing each Thursday at 6:30 pm on the Family Life Center stage.

Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10 am in the Family Life Center.

Fall Harvest Party will be held on Sunday, October 17 from 4 pm – 6 pm in the church parking lot. For more information contact Natasha Zirkle, Youth Minister; 304-704-6937.

Missions Team Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 26, at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center.

Mission Team will host Monday Manna on Monday, November 1, from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center.

Mission Team with Woodford UM Church will host “Lunch with Neighbors” on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting November 2 from 11 am – 12:30 pm in the Family Life Center.

Sunday School for Pre-k through 5th grade resumed on Sunday, October 10th from 9:30-10:30am. Drop off and pick up in the blue room. Marcia Myers and Leon Mallow will be teaching. Masks are recommended, but optional. We will be social distancing as much as

possible. Please contact Marcia at marciamyers1020@yahoo.com for more information.

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS (as of October 10)

MILITARY – Zach Corcoran (Army Reserves), Joel DiStefano (Andy Montgomery’s cousin), Robert Jerow (Jerry Jerow’s son), Ben McDonald, Patrick Spears, Isaac Stalnaker (Denise “Stalnaker” Losh’s son), Joel Timmons (Seth and Michelle Pratt’s son-in-law), Aaron Wetsch, Max White (Andy Montgomery’s nephew), Tristan Reneau, U.S. Navy deployment (Steve and Carolyn Shepler’s nephew), Sgt. Megan White (Kit Phillips’ niece), Staff Sgt. Abigail Yardley, Air Force, (Steve and Loleta Yardley’s granddaughter)

Prayer Requests will run only three consecutive weeks unless requested differently:

September 26: Toni Herron, Kelly Pugh, Shifflett/Pugh Families, Roy/Casella/Winans Families

October 3: Conrad Family, Howell Family, Maynard Family

October 10: Macy Canfield, Angela Hawse, Pat Nestor, Rob Nestor, Bill Reel, Randy Stump

Jo Conway, Maxine Cooper, Carrie Denny (Barbara McQuain’s friend), Franco (Marieta Reel’s nephew), Christina Harris, Bob Hinkle, Van Jacobs, Brian Jenkins, Deborah Johnson (Catherine Poe’s sister), Joe Jones, Aaron Kalar, Jim and Patty McCloud, Kevin McKinnie, Sharon McQuain, Christa Myers, Marcia Myers, Pandemic, Joan Plant, Gary “Doc” Rexrode, Ross Riffee, Faith Seders, Susan Seders, Delores Sibley (Sharon McQuain’s sister-in law), Jim and Bobbie Smith, Ralph Wilmoth, Mary Louise Yokum

MOUNTAIN MEMORIES (Formerly COLONIAL PLACE) – Barbara Carroll, Jo Criss, LaDonna Frost, Phoebe Johnkoski, Don Martin, Judy O’Donnell, Marylou Raikes, Carolyn Rice, Janet Shears, Tom Schoonover, Pat Seders, Joe and Jean Skidmore, Zan White, Tom Williams, ERCC – Dixie Gutmann, Hicel Roy LAVENDER FIELDS – Ruth Hepler, Pat Kenney NELLA’S - Mabel Phares

Seniors- Serve the seniors in the church by sending a card, keeping them in your prayers, and making a phone call or a visit. Joe and Jean Skidmore – % Mountain Memories, 301 Wilson Lane, Elkins, WV 26241. Carolyn Rice – % Mountain Memories, 301 Wilson Lane Elkins, WV 26241.

Christian Sympathy We express our sympathy to the family of Rev. Donald “Don” Fitzwater.

Sunday Traditional Worship is also available live on Facebook, Youtube and by Conference Call at 605-313-4197 (enter access code 495783 followed by #.)

Communion served on the first Sunday of each month

October 17, 2021 21st Sunday after Pentecost B

Laity/Children’s Sabbath Sunday

9:30 am Contemporary Worship Scripture Readings: Gathering Song Monday: John 10 Welcome & Announcements Tuesday: John 11

Song Wednesday: John 12

Pastoral Prayer Thursday: Job 42:1-6, 10-17

Song Friday: Psalm 34:1-8

Scripture & Message Saturday: Hebrews 7:23-28

Blessing Sunday: Mark 10:46-52

First United Methodist Church

Where we Welcome, Relate, Lead and Serve 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, WV 26241

304-636-0660 fumcelkinswv.com WiFi Password: ChurchGuest

COME, SHARE, REJOICE… SUNDAY, October 17 9:30 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP – Sanctuary

9:30 AM ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL– (via Zoom; to join contact Shelley Hyre) 9:30 AM PRE-K -5th GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL / Blue Room

11:00 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP – Sanctuary / Live-Streaming CHILDREN’S CHURCH AFTER CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 4:00 PM DISCIPLE 4 BIBLE STUDY – FLC 4:00 PM FALL HARVEST PARTY / Church Parking Lot (4 pm-6pm) MONDAY, October 18 9:00 AM QUILTERS / Quilt Room (beside the Parlor) 7:00 PM CONWAYRINGERS REHEARSAL / Handbell Room TUESDAY, October 19 WEDNESDAY, October 20 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY / FLC 6:00 PM WOMEN’S VOCAL GROUP / Sanctuary 7:00 PM CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL / Sanctuary 7:00 PM PACKING OCC SHOEBOXES / OCC Room in basement THURSDAY, October 21

6:30 AM MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST @ BURGER KING

6:30 PM BACKPACK PROGRAM / FLC Stage FRIDAY, October 22

SATURDAY, October 23

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT SUNDAY, October 24 9:30 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP – Sanctuary 9:30 AM ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (via Zoom; to join contact Shelley Hyre) 11:00 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP – Sanctuary / Live Streaming CHILDREN’S CHURCH AFTER CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 4:00 PM DISCIPLE 4 BIBLE STUDY – FLC

COME, SHARE, REJOICE… SUNDAY, October 17 9:30 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP – Sanctuary

9:30 AM ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL– (via Zoom; to join contact Shelley Hyre) 9:30 AM PRE-K -5th GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL / Blue Room

11:00 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP – Sanctuary / Live-Streaming CHILDREN’S CHURCH AFTER CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 4:00 PM DISCIPLE 4 BIBLE STUDY – FLC 4:00 PM FALL HARVEST PARTY / Church Parking Lot (4 pm-6pm) MONDAY, October 18 9:00 AM QUILTERS / Quilt Room (beside the Parlor) 7:00 PM CONWAYRINGERS REHEARSAL / Handbell Room TUESDAY, October 19 WEDNESDAY, October 20 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY / FLC 6:00 PM WOMEN’S VOCAL GROUP / Sanctuary 7:00 PM CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL / Sanctuary 7:00 PM PACKING OCC SHOEBOXES / OCC Room in basement THURSDAY, October 21

6:30 AM MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST @ BURGER KING

6:30 PM BACKPACK PROGRAM / FLC Stage FRIDAY, October 22

SATURDAY, October 23

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT SUNDAY, October 24 9:30 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP – Sanctuary 9:30 AM ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (via Zoom; to join contact Shelley Hyre) 11:00 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP – Sanctuary / Live Streaming CHILDREN’S CHURCH AFTER CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 4:00 PM DISCIPLE 4 BIBLE STUDY – FLC

TYRAND’S PARTNERS IN MISSION

SCHEDULED ITEMS FOR TYRAND’S THANSKGIVING AND CHRISTMAS BASKET Oct. 17 – applesauce; Oct. 24 – pork -n- beans; Oct. 31 – canned potatoes; Nov. 7 – canned fruit; Nov. 14 – cookies; Nov. 21 – hand soap Donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets need to be in before November 15th and donations for the Christmas Baskets need to be in before December 1st. Collection containers will be placed in the vestibule and by the church office.

Please bring a package or two of new boxers, briefs, undies,

T-shirts, Long Johns & Janes, socks and/or training pants to church on

October 17th.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NEWS As of September 20th we have packed 323 gift filled shoeboxes. We

need to fill 677 more to reach the Church Goal of 1,000.

Operation Christmas Child Elkins Team has donated 500 shoeboxes

to our church so we do not need any more boxes.

The following items are most needed: toothbrushes, combs,

scissors, dolls, stuffed animals.

Volunteers are needed each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the OCC Rooms to

work on shoeboxes. Call Bob Cowgill at 304-636-6367.

Backpack Food Program needs YOUR help! We are presently collecting food items to include: granola bars, oatmeal, canned ravioli, fruit cups, veggie cups, snack cracker packs and puddings. Please drop off your items in the bin marked “BACKPACK PROGRAM” by the church office or you may make a donation and earmark your check “Backpack Program”. This is an ongoing school project. Monetary, school supplies and food donations are always appreciated. Thank you for your continued support to help the children in Randolph County.

TYRAND’S PARTNERS IN MISSION

SCHEDULED ITEMS FOR TYRAND’S THANSKGIVING AND CHRISTMAS BASKET

Oct. 17 – applesauce; Oct. 24 – pork -n- beans; Oct. 31 – canned potatoes; Nov. 7 – canned fruit; Nov. 14 – cookies; Nov. 21 – hand soap Donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets need to be in before November 15th and donations for the Christmas Baskets need to be in before December 1st. Collection containers will be placed in the vestibule and by the church office.

Please bring a package or two of new boxers, briefs, undies, T-shirts, Long Johns & Janes, socks and/or training pants to church on

October 17th.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NEWS As of September 20th we have packed 323 gift filled

shoeboxes. We need to fill 677 more to reach the Church

Goal of 1,000.

Operation Christmas Child Elkins Team has donated 500

shoeboxes to our church so we do not need any more

boxes.

The following items are most needed: toothbrushes, combs, scissors, dolls, stuffed

animals.

Volunteers are needed each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the OCC Rooms to

work on shoeboxes. Call Bob Cowgill at 304-636-6367. Backpack Food Program needs YOUR help! We are presently collecting food items to include: granola bars, oatmeal, canned ravioli, fruit cups, veggie cups, snack cracker packs and puddings. Please drop off your items in the bin marked “BACKPACK PROGRAM” by the church office or you may make a donation and earmark your check “Backpack Program”. This is an ongoing school project. Monetary, school supplies and food donations are always appreciated. Thank you for your continued support to help the children in Randolph County.

2022 OFFERING ENVELOPES

Anyone who would like to receive offering envelopes for 2022 will need to fill out an Offering

Envelope Request Form or contact me at danielle@fumcelkinswv.com by December 1, 2021. If

you have received envelopes in the past, you will still need to fill out the form or contact me.

This will help with ordering and updating information. Forms will be available at the church or

by contacting me.

2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Contribution Statements for year 2021 will again be on file at the church and will be by request

ONLY. (In accordance with IRS publication 1771). Forms for 2021 Contribution Requests will be

available at the church or by contacting me at danielle@fumcelkinswv.com.

Statements will be sent as soon as they are available.

Thank you for your continued support of the church.

Julie M. Civiello

Financial Secretary

304-704-5380

2022 OFFERING ENVELOPES

Anyone who would like to receive offering envelopes for 2022 will need to fill out an Offering

Envelope Request Form or contact me at danielle@fumcelkinswv.com by December 1, 2021. If

you have received envelopes in the past, you will still need to fill out the form or contact me.

This will help with ordering and updating information. Forms will be available at the church or

by contacting me.

2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Contribution Statements for year 2021 will again be on file at the church and will be by request

ONLY. (In accordance with IRS publication 1771). Forms for 2021 Contribution Requests will be

available at the church or by contacting me at danielle@fumcelkinswv.com.

Statements will be sent as soon as they are available.

Thank you for your continued support of the church.

Julie M. Civiello

Financial Secretary

304-704-5380

TYRAND COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES

CHRISTMAS STORE

ADOPT-A-CHILD

Your donation of $20.00 will help purchase the following items for one (1) child for Christmas

A New Toy

Socks

T-shirts

Underwear

Gloves

Toboggan

PLEASE HELP US BRING A SMILE TO A CHILD’S FACE.

YOU CAN MAIL YOUR DONATION TO:

Tyrand Cooperative Ministries P. O. Box 365

Mill Creek, WV 26280

TYRAND COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES

CHRISTMAS STORE

ADOPT-A-CHILD

Your donation of $20.00 will help purchase the following items for one (1) child for Christmas

A New Toy

Socks

T-shirts

Underwear

Gloves

Toboggan

PLEASE HELP US BRING A SMILE TO A CHILD’S FACE.

YOU CAN MAIL YOUR DONATION TO:

Tyrand Cooperative Ministries P. O. Box 365

Mill Creek, WV 26280