We Worship Together
November 1, 2020
All Saints Sunday
Theme: “Enough: Wisdom and Finance”
Meditation: “Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can.”
John Wesley
PRELUDE Dr. Judith Ofcarcik, organist
“Song of Peace” (Jean Langlais)
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, and GREETING
Liturgists: Mary Meckenstock Gribben and Troy Miller
Mission Moment: ‘Sign of the Times’ Mission Project
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 1:1-3
Leader: Blessed are those who do not walk in the counsel of the wicked;
People: Or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of scoffers;
Leader: But their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on God’s law they meditate day and night.
People: They are like trees planted by streams of water that yield their fruit in season, and their leaves do not wither.
Leader: In all that they do, they prosper.
*OPENING HYMN OF PRAISE UMH#711
“For All the Saints” (Vs 1, 2, 3)
*AFFIRMING OUR MISSION
“The Mission of Hays First United Methodist Church is to share the word of God with all people through spiritual growth, worship, fellowship and service.”
*GLORIA PATRI UMH#70
CHILDREN’S TIME Jo Swayne
As the children come forward please sing:
Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the way-side, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
PRAYER CHORUS FOR THE SAINTS UMH#708
“Rejoice in God’s Saints” (Vs 1)
REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE SAINTS OF THE CHURCH WHO HAVE DIED SINCE LAST ALL SAINTS SUNDAY – Azilee Williams, Florence Fellers, Rosemary Kraus, Joy Glick, Barbara Huber, Dr. Earl Carlson, Wilmer Michel, Gary Goodchuck, Randy Goodale, Donna McNeal, Harold Kraus, Dr. Robert Pokorny, Elmo Lund, Colleen Kopfman, Ray Eilts, Evan Charles, Wilma Hoover, Max Brewer, Virginia Quigley.
PRAYERS AND LORD’S PRAYER
OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Prayer of Dedication
Offertory Luis Reyes, pianist
*Doxology UMH#95
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Thanksgiving
SPECIAL MUSIC “With All I Am” (Hillsong) Kylie Moritz
Scripture, Hymn and Sermon
OLD TESTAMENT READING Proverbs 21:20
Precious treasure remains in the house of the wise, but the fool devours it.
NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 6:1-5
Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. And the twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. Therefore, friends, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task, while we, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer and to serving the word.“ What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.
*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 15:11-24
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.’” So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God!
*HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH#365
“Grace Greater than Our Sin” (VS 1 & 4)
SERMON Pastor Mike Rose
“Enough: Wisdom, Finance, Pandemic”
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “For All the Saints” (Vs 4 & 6) UH#711
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE Dr. Judith Ofcarcik, organist
“For All the Saints” (Arthur Hutchings)
Prayer Concerns:
Don Forssberg
Wilmer & Lorena Kellogg
Sue Dolezal
Shirley Green
Ken & Dottie Kraus
Evelyn Rose (Pastor Mike’s Mother)
Marvin Mills
Janet Elliott (cousin of Max Bearley)
Janice Lohrmeyer (sister of Don Forssberg)
Lois Lutz
Larry Schlaefli
Darryl Smika
Wade Jeffery
Zachary Kuntz
Rachel Palmberg
Glenn Ginther
Susan McRae Bickle
Dianna Jennings
CHURCH CALENDAR
Today:
8:30 a.m. Worship Services – nursery provided
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
9:35 a.m. “Enough” – Zoom – Pastor Mike
10:45 a.m. Worship Services – nursery provided
3:00 p.m. “Celebration of Ministry” Hays District - sanctuary
5:00 p.m. “The Gathering” - nursery provided
Monday:
10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive – dining room
4:00 p.m. Worship
Wednesday:
6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
5:00 p.m. WOW – Worship on Wednesday
6:15 p.m. “Enough” – Zoom – Pastor Mike
Thursday:
2:00 p.m. Nominations – room 207
Friday:
Noon Gab ‘N Go
7:00 pm Youth Group Game Night ______________________________________________________________
Happy Birthday:
November 1: Mike Kellerman, Andy Klein
November 2: Hannah Barrett, Addison Brening, Keith Harper, Keaton Schlaefli
November 3: Gordon Kuntz, Faith Schloemer
November 4: Delbert Stanton
November 5: Harvey Davidson
November 6: Macy Weilert, Katherine Klein
November 7: Taylor Bemis, Mike Cooper, Marilyn Davidson, Kyndal Martin
10-25-20 Worship Attendance approx. 143 10-25-20 Sunday School 27
On-Line Worship Attendance approx. 180
RADA CUTLERY – I will be ordering Rada Cutlery items the first week of December. If you are interested in ordering there is a catalog in the church office that you can look through. You will need to call the office and let them know you are coming so they can unlock the door. For more information call Carol Purdy 785-650-7000 or the office at 785-625-3408. Thank you!
If you or a family member are in the hospital, please call the church office if you would like to be on the prayer list or let the pastor know.
REMINDER – Please remember to vote Tuesday, November 3.
CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY FOR THE HAYS DISTRICT at 3 p.m. here in the sanctuary or on-line on Facebook Live or the Hays First UMC Website.
ALTAR FOUNDATION 2020 SUSTAINING MEMBERS
A $147 endowed gift to celebrate 147 years of Methodism in Hays
Jacinda Johnson & Eric Leuschner, Carl & Sue Boldra, Keith & Renee Eilts,
Ken Griffin & Marcia Bannister, Delbert Stanton, Duane & Shirley Steffen,
Mike & Sharolyn Legleiter, Mike & Donna Cooper, Jeff & Marla Copper,
Sam & Deb Gross, Dave & Karen Hendrickson, Curt & Jennifer Kitson,
Ron & Karol Katt, Carolyn Miller, Rodney Ruff, Rick & Diane Wolfe,
Lawrence & Louise Younger, Gerard & Tammy Wellbrock, Alan & Regina
Borthwick, Jaci Gottschalk, Ralph & Lorraine Howerton, Virginia Lehman,
Marva Miller, Davis & Marijo Rooney, Ernie & Pam Bryant, Sheryl Dreiling,
Eric & Carol Harfmann, Garner & Nancy Berg, Phil & Linda Stahlman,
Ken & Dottie Kraus. Donna Weaverling, Elizabeth Innes, Wilmer & Lorena
Kellogg, Darren & Angela Stieben, Gail & Linda Palmberg, Steve & Julie Paul,
Joe & Sue Dolezal, Keith & Kathy Harper, Tom & Debra McDonald, Steve & Marilyn Wood, Joe & Jan Edwards, Ed & Dixie Janzen, Harold & Virginia Kraus, Marsha & Betty Swanson, Bonnie Dilley, Greg & Gwen Daughhetee, Denise Ring, Mark & Becky Kellerman, Gary & Sheryl Blair, Wendy Beougher, Taylor & Sheryl Bemis, Jim & Hannah Barrett.
A warm welcome to our guests. You honor us with your presence!