WE CELEBRATE GOD’S PRESENCE
Prelude Matt Trossman
The Light is Brought to the Altar
Call to Worship
On this first day of the week it is fitting that we are found in the house
of the Lord, for it is from God that we have come. It is God who
sustains us day to day, it is God who gives purpose and joy, and it is
God who gives eternal life.
Hymn Take My Life, and Let It Be Page 399 (Vss. 1& 3)
Invocation
Open our eyes, Lord, to see clearly the path that points to the light. Open
our ears, Lord, to hear the still, small voice. Open our minds, Lord, to
understand the truth that leads to eternal life. Open our hands, Lord, to
serve You and Your world. Amen.
THE CHURCH AT PRAYER
Joys and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Hymn Sweet Hour of Prayer Page 496 (Verse 1)
Our Morning Prayer
If we have wasted our financial resources on things that matter little,
if we have misused our treasure of time, or if we have failed to develop
and consecrate our God-given potential, forgive us and help us to become
worthy servants. Amen.
THE MINISTERS SHARE THEIR SPECIAL GIFTS
Children’s Moments Thankful Children’s Choir
Veterans’ Remembrance
WE PRESENT HIS ENTRUSTED GIFTS
Offertory Statement
Said the master in the parable of Jesus, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you
have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your
master.”
Doxology Matt Trossman
Prayer of Dedication
Wishing to be faithful servants, we present to You the fruits of our labors--the result of
the time and talents You have invested in us. Amen.
Hymn He Is Lord Page 177
WE HEAR THE MESSAGE OF GOD
Scripture Matthew 25:14-30
Message Investing Your Talents
Closing Hymn We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder Page 418 (Vss. 1& 5)
Extinguishing of Candles
Benediction
Postlude Matt Trossman
HELPING WITH WORSHIP
GREETERS/USHERS: Joey Hutchison / Gunter Jones / Ethan Poettker / Ben Summers
NEXT WEEK: Cindy Linville / Connie Miller / Marcy Moster / Margaret Wilson
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS: Children’s Choir
NEXT WEEK: Sarah Heppner
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: Heide Trimble
NEXT WEEK: Amy & Meg Liter
NURSERY: Connie Miller
NEXT WEEK: volunteer needed
ACOLYTES: Keegan & Oliver Moster
NEXT WEEK: Layken & Daylan Caplinger
CALENDAR
TODAY: 8:00 a.m. Worship -- Wesley Chapel
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Worship -- Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. FYI meeting, Fellowship meeting, Trustee meeting
WEDNESDAY: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kids Club
6:30-7:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal
6:30-7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
NEXT SUNDAY: 7:00 p.m. Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at St. Anthony’s in Morris.
Scripture Matthew 25:14-30
“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip. The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more. The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more. But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master’s money. After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money. The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, ‘Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.’ The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.’ The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn’t plant and gathering crops you didn’t cultivate. I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.’ But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate, why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’ Then he ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver. To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. Now throw this useless servant into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
This Sunday’s altar flowers are given in memory of loved ones by Steve and Sheryl McCreary.
Hanging of Christmas items in Church--Tuesday, November 25th, has been slated for the assembling of Christmas items in our Church. The fun and festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. If you will be free to help that day, your help will be greatly appreciated!
Congratulations go out to Kaitlynn Macke and Kyle Linville on the recent birth of their son, Michael William, on November 11th. He weighed 6 lbs., 6 ozs., and was 20 ins. Long. Proud grandparents are Steve and Donna Macke. Great-grandmother is Virginia Gruenloh.
Attention Women of our Church: A group of us are trying to form a United Methodist Women’s Circle. If you want a challenge for spiritual growth, social action and community outreach, please join us. A meeting will be held Thursday, December 11th at LaRosa’s. Try to be there by 6:30 p.m. Let’s break bread and discuss the possible future of this group. This includes all women ages 15 to 115. Dale Carnegie once advised us to count our blessings, not our troubles. After becoming more involved in helping others, we may realize that our problems are minor.
