October 8, 2017
Couts United Methodist Church Sunday, October 8, 2017 18th Sunday after Pentecost - Liturgical Color - Green COUNTDOWN Down By The Riverside WELCOME / REGISTRATION Cindy Hott (Please fill out the registration on the last page of the bulletin, tear along the perforated line and place in the offering plate.) GREETING Leader: People: The peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Cindy Hott UNISON OPENING PRAYER (Psalm 19) Almighty God, your word bursts forth into our lives like a glorious sunrise. You speak, and our hearts rejoice. You command, and our eyes are opened. The sound of your voice brings revival to our souls. Your words are purer than the finest gold. True and righteous one, living Word, light our way. As we listen to your Spirit, may the words of our mouths and the thoughts of our hearts be accepted in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer. Amen. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH *AFFIRMATION FROM ROMANS 8:35, 37-39 *PRAISE THROUGH MUSIC Shout To The North Blessed Assurance (My King Is Coming) ALTAR TIME Take My Life OFFERING / PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER 2 Redeemed
CHILDREN S STORY DISMISSAL FOR CHILDREN S CHURCH Sarah Moden-Alliston Sarah Moden-Alliston MESSAGE Looking Ahead SCRIPTURE Philippians 3: 17-21 *INVITATION Congregation It Is Well With My Soul # 377 vs 1 & 4 (If you want to join Couts United Methodist Church and/or make a commitment to Christ, you are invited to join Pastor Matt at the front of the sanctuary.) *BENEDICTION *If you are able, we invite you to stand. (Communion will be served following the service at the front of the sanctuary. All are invited to take communion) Worship Volunteers Worship Service - 10:30 am Sunday, October 8, 2017 Sound Slides Usher Children s Sermon Stewards Hospitality Table Mar Rooney Becky Bond Eliza Utley Sarah Moden-Alliston Nancy Martin & Eliza Utley GPS Sunday School Class Sunday, October 15, 2017 Sound Butch Hott Slides Mar Rooney Usher Ricky Torbett Children s Sermon Kathy Smith Children s Church Kathy McAdams Stewards Becky Bond & Sherry Couch Hospitality Table Journey Sunday School Class 3
for the week of October 8th Today 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service 11:45 a.m. - Couts Care Corp Training - Fellowship Hall Monday Church Office & CCA Closed for Holiday 6:00 p.m. - Handbells Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - Men s breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant 10:00 a.m. - Willing Workers Breakfast @ Sunny Street 6:00 p.m. - Couts Safety Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Finger Foods and 42 - Fellowship Hall Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Force 3:30 p.m. - Kidzone 5:30 p.m. - Snack Supper 6:00 p.m. - Ephesians Bible Study 6:00 p.m. - Armor of God Bible Study 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Youth & Tweens 6:00 p.m. - Music Rehearsal Thursday 5:00 p.m. - Girl Scouts - Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts - Fellowship Hall Friday 6:00 p.m. - Emmaus Community Gathering @ Couts Fellowship Hall Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Arborlawn UMC (Fort Worth) Presentation / Discussion A Way Forward in the United Methodist Church 4 Charge Conference Next Sunday, Oct. 15 3 p.m. - University UMC - Fort Worth
Couts UMC Youth Loving God, Loving Neighbor Sunday, October 8, 2017 9:30 am - Sunday School - Esther Saves the Jews WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH - October 11, 2017-5:30pm -7:30pm Snack supper provided, Game, lesson - "The Word" Snack Suppers Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. - Fellowship Hall $3.00 per adult - Children 12 and under $1.00 Youth eat for free Menu: 10/11/2017 Taco pile on 10/18/2017 Chicken Mayo / /veggie & salad As of 9/07/17 Debt Reduction Update Debt Reduction Commitment Total: $381,448 Debt Reduction Amount Collected: $115,100 Loan Balance: As of 1/31/17 - $908,567.67 As of 10/26/17 - $783,099.39 5 5
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Prayer Request Please tear off on the perforated line and place in the offering (Prayer requests that are submitted on this form are given to and prayed for by our Prayer Force the following Wednesday) Name requesting prayer for Comments: Submitted by: Comments Couts Care Corp Training Today, Sunday, October 8th 11:45 a.m. Fellowship Hall If you haven t been able to come to the previous meetings, please feel welcome to come. Church Office & CCA Closed Monday, October 9th Columbus Day Sunny Street Café Willing Workers Breakfast Tuesday, October 10 10:00 a.m. Ministry Safe/Safety Committee Tuesday, October 10th Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Fingerfoods & 42 Tuesday, October 10th 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Bring a finger-food to share with the group. All are invited to attend. 7
Member Visitor Active in another church in Weatherford Out of town guest Wish to join Desire a call Attend Couts Regularly First Time Visitor Comments Email Address: Telephone # Street Address: City Zip Name:_(Please list all of your family that are in attendance) Attendance Registration / Welcome Visitors 10/08/2017 If you are visiting Couts, we want to welcome you and we hope that you have a great worship experience with us today. Please fill out the contact information, tear on the perforated line and put in the offering plate. 8 Emmaus Community Gathering Friday, October 13th 6:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hall Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a covered dish to share. Get your Flu shot Sun., Oct. 15th 9 a.m. - Noon Fellowship Hall Most insurance accepted Harvest Festival Saturday, October 21st 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meal - 11a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Silent Auction Bake Shop - Children s Area Barbeque Lunch Jr. League Basketball - Sign-up Saturdays Oct. 28-9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nov. 4-1 p.m.-5 p.m. We are looking for a gym monitor for Couts games on Saturdays during the season. Please contact Cindy, if you are interested. Operation Christmas Child Boxes now available in the Welcome Center Deadline to return to Couts: Sunday, November 19th