Couts United Methodist Church Sunday, November 5, 2017 22nd Sunday after Pentecost - Liturgical Color - Green All Saints Sunday COUNTDOWN WELCOME / REGISTRATION When The Saints Go Marching In 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 The peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Cindy Hott OPENING PRAYER *CALL TO WORSHIP All: We remember, O God The countless saints of history who have blazed a trail of courage through time. We remember, O God The tender touch of loved ones, the example of heroes, the healing words of comforters, the acts of fearless ones. We remember, O God The gentle strength of grandmothers, the loyalty of friends, the kindness of strangers, the joy of children, and the sacrifice of parents. We remember, O God The supreme love of Jesus, the blessing of his Spirit, the reminder of His words, the sharing of His suffering, and the glory of His resurrection. We remember in every time and place the saints of God who have shown us the Lord. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses let us worship God with joy! *PRAISE THROUGH MUSIC For All The Saints # 711 vs 1, 4, & 6 Holy, Holy, Holy # 64 vs 1, 2 & 4 2
RECOGNITION OF THE SAINTS Remember Me OFFERING / PRAYER / LORD S PRAYER Take Your Place at Table Lisa Cockerell - solo CHILDREN S STORY Sarah Moden-Alliston DISMISSAL FOR CHILDREN S CHURCH Sarah Moden-Alliston MESSAGE God Can Change Us SCRIPTURE Colossians 3: 11-17 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING HOLY COMMUNION Just As I Am Medley *INVITATION Congregation Seek Ye First # 405 (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 Sunday, November 5, 2017 Worship Volunteers Sound Mar Rooney Slides Becky Bond Usher Bobby Curry Greeters Eliza Utley - Rod and Barbara Corder Children s Sermon Lydia Bertram Children s Church Sarah Moden-Alliston Stewards Jimmie Whitt & Randy Samson Hospitality Table Couts Staff and Friends Sunday, November 12, 2017 Sound Slides Usher Children s Sermon Children s Church Stewards Hospitality Table Butch Hott Becky Bond Ricky Torbett Sarah Moden-Alliston Sarah Moden-Alliston Nancy Martin & Eliza Utley GPS Sunday School Class 3
for the week of November 5th Today 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service 11:45 a.m. - Couts Care Corp - Fellowship Hall Monday 6:00 p.m. - Handbell Rehearsal Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - Men s breakfast at Wanda s Restaurant 6:00 p.m. - Worship Mission Team - Conference Room Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - Prayer Force 3:30 p.m. - Kidzone 4:30 p.m. - Youth to Presbyterian Night Shelter 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. - Tweens 6:00 p.m. - Music Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 a.m. - Home For The Holidays - gym 5:00 p.m. - Girl Scouts - Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts - Fellowship Hall Friday 9:00 a.m. - CCA Color Run - gym and parking lot 4
Couts UMC Youth Loving God, Loving Neighbor Sunday, November 5th 9:30 am - Sunday School - Moses Birth WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH - November 8th - Meet at the church at 4:30 p.m. to go to the Presbyterian Night Shelter Snack Suppers Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. - Fellowship Hall $3.00 per adult - Children 12 and under $1.00 Youth eat for free Menu: 11/08/2017 Wings / Dips / Salad / Dessert 11/15/2017 Baked Spaghetti / Salad / Green Beans 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 11/30/17 - $778,803.94 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 Today we honor: Sarah Jones, Robert Morgan, Billie Murrell, Maurice Oakes, Janice Rice, Gene Slough, Evelyn Sullivan, Lowell (Dodie) Sullivan, Renerle Thompson, Mary Thomas (Bill Bailey, Credith Burns, Frances Zellers) As well as, friends and families of our congregation who have passed away in the last year. Couts Care Corp Training Sunday, November 5th Worship Mission Team Meeting Tuesday, November 7th 6 p.m. - Conference Room CCA Color Run - Friday, November 10th 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) 11/05/2017 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. Attendance Registration / Welcome Visitors 8 Operation Christmas Child Boxes now available in the Welcome Center All Church Thanksgiving Dinner Sun., Nov. 19th Following the worship service in the gym. Please bring 2 covered dishes to share. Deadline to return to Couts: Sunday, November 19th SERVE is what Couts Youth will be focusing on in the month of November. We are partnering with Couts Christian Academy in the collection on Nonperishable items. Collection dates Oct 29,2017- November 15, 2017. Cub Scouts Pack #375 Spaghetti Dinner (Get tickets in the church office) Holland Lake Christmas Shop December 7th Collecting gifts in the Welcome Center