November 21, 2021

We believe in Jesus and take his life, teachings, death and resurrection

as the model for how we live and the message we proclaim.

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We seek to be a caring and discerning community,

the body of Christ,

that welcomes all to join in worship, study, and service.

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We embody God's transforming and redeeming Spirit in the world

through our prophetic witness and action.

THE CHURCH WORSHIPS TOGETHER__________________________________________________________________________________________

Christ the King

~Gathering~

Prelude: "Hymn of Praise"--arr. Whitworth

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus Statement:

What kind of king is Jesus? In the beginning, God set out to create a human race for companionship. When humans sinned, he sent Jesus to redeem us. The kingdom of Jesus, unlike any other kingdom we know in the world, is made up of those willing to honor and follow his teachings.

Time of Meditation: "Abide with Me"--arr. Parks

*Call to Worship:

L: Christ Jesus, friend of the poor, the meek and the merciful, has been enthroned above all authority and power in this world and in the world that is to come.

P: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth, serve the Lord with gladness come into his presence with singing.

L: God has placed everything under Christ's wounded feet, appointed the one who wore a crown of thorns as the supreme head of the church, his body.

P: Enter his gates with thanksgiving, come into his courts with praise.

All: Give thanks and praise his loving name!

Opening Prayer:

Gathering Hymn:

"Come, Thou Almighty King" Hymnal a Worship Book #41

~Prayer & Praising~

Psalm Reading: Psalm 132:1-12

Congregational Prayers & Praises:

Ending Prayer:

Hymn of Praise:

"O Come, Loud Anthems Let Us Sing" Hymnal a Worship Book #68

~Hearing God's Word~

Scripture: John 18:33-37; Revelation 1:4b-8

Message: "Christ the King"--by Ernie Hershberger

(congregational reading of Hymnal a worship Book #712)

~Response~

Hymn of Response:

"Jesus Shall Reign" Hymnal a Worship Book #319

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)

~Sending~

Sending Hymn:

"Rejoice, the Lord is King" Hymnal a Worship Book #288

Benediction:

Postlude: "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus"--arr. Whitworth

THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

No matter how much or how little we have we can still share in God's kingdom.

Mike Gehman: Praise that the Shreve children were found safe in California.

THE CHURCH PRAYS FOR_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Keo Sixiengmay: Prayers for Serena and future husband as they are set to have the wedding on Saturday, prayers for a smooth celebration and no COVID. Also pray for Pong's safe travels home and back to California.

April Shupe: Her friend Tammy (Winkler) Stutzman has an infection and is in the hospital.

Bertie Showers: Pray for nephew Mitch Showers who has COVID pneumonia.

Vi Yoder: Sister in-law Arlene Miller has a bad infection in her leg and is at Akron General hospital, pray for healing.

MMN: Liz Breckbill and Erin McWilliams are participants in Mennonite Mission Network's Alamosa, Colorado, Mennonite Voluntary Service unit. Pray for them as they extend the ministry of the Anabaptist Fellowship of Alamosa, through educating local youth on environmental issues in their community and contributing to environmental restoration.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-Lancaster (PA) Mennonite School: Pray for continued energy, enthusiasm and good health for faculty, staff and students at Lancaster Mennonite School as they enter the excitement of the holiday seasons of thanksgiving and Christmas. Quakertown (PA) Christian School: As we prepare for our Thanksgiving Break, we give thanks to God for the multiple blessings that we have received this school year.

FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Next Week's Texts: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; I Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37

Harbor of Hope: 54 items of Canned Fruit & Veggies were taken to the Harbor of Hope this past Wednesday, thanks you for your contributions. This month's items are Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta and is due on December 15th.

December Mission Projects: Harbor of Hope: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta; White Gift Offering (Deacon's Fund)

"Hanging of the Greens": This year we will be gathering on Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m. to put up the Christmas decorations in the church. All volunteers are welcome!! There will be snacks to sustain us as we make our church beautiful with the much beloved decorations of the season. Please come the more the merrier.

Christmas Services: This year Leadership Team has taken a look at the Christmas services. It is with a general consensus that it would be better to have an earlier start time on the Christmas Eve Service at 4:00 p.m. That way we wouldn't be out so late. Then we would not have church services on the Sunday, Dec. 26th after Christmas so everyone can enjoy more time with family.

WORSHIP 9:30-10:30______________________________________

Greeters: Keo Sixiengmay, Keutmy Phourtarath

Guest Minister: Ernie Hershberger

Worship Leader: Jean Flinner

Song Leader: April Shupe

Organist: Margaret Cheslock

Pianist: Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher: Leadership Team

THIS WEEK__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nov. 22nd Nikki Bahler has a Birthday

Nov. 23rd "Hanging of the Greens" starting at 6:00 p.m.

Nov. 25th Suzie Armstrong has a Birthday

Nov. 25th Thanksgiving Day

Nov. 26th Senior Breakfast at Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nov. 28th 1st Sunday of Advent

Nov. 30th Homeless Shelter Meal 6:00 p.m.

Dec. 1st Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 9th Worship Committee Meeting

Dec. 15th Harbor of Hope items due: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta

Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Service 4:00 p.m.

Dec. 25th Christmas Day

Dec. 31st Annual Reports Due

NEXT WEEK__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Greeters: Bruce & Sue Stauffer

Minister: Mike Gehman

Worship Leader: Tally Maust

Song Leader: April Shupe

Head Usher: Herb Torgler

LAST WEEK__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ATTENDANCE: 24

OFFERING:

Contributions: $1,065.00

Open Arms Ministry: 300.00

Poinsettia's: 9.00

Total: $1,374.00

CHURCH LEADERSHIP_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHURCH:

Pastor: Mike Gehman

Pastor's Hours: Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Secretary: Tally Maust

Phone: 1-330-258-2822

Email: pastor@ firstmennonitesugarcreek.com

Website: http//fmcsugarcreekoh.org

Address:

113 W. Main St. P.O. Box 250

Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681

CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Chairperson: Mike Keim