Frostburg United Methodist Church October 9th, 2016

Greeter: Charlotte Folk Lay Reader: Gordon Dugid Acolyte: Brandon Frye

Welcome Joys and Announcements

A Time of Preparation

Prelude Allegro Vivace G.F. Handel *Call to Worship One: Almighty Teacher, instruct us in your statutes today. Help us turn the other cheek when we are wronged. All: And do so without bitterness. One: Inspire us to give to those in need. All: And do so without resentment. One: Turn our hearts, that we may learn how to love our neighbor. All: Even our enemies. One: Teach us and show us the way of holiness. All: That we may be a holy people. Amen.

*Praise Hymn He Has Made Me Glad FWS 2270

*Passing of the Peace (please greet others at this time) Prayer quilts to be presented to: Lois Hann, Danielle Miller Lavin, Maryann Lewis, Roberta Lewis, & Brian Linn ~As you feel led, come tie a knot and say a prayer during the hymns~

To Hear the Word of God

Anthem Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You Jay Althouse Chancel Choir

Children’s Moment – Pastor Kyle Durbin

Prayer for Illumination By your word, O Lord, you teach us. May your Holy Spirit grant us understanding and guidance to live your word. Lead us in the right paths of true spirituality. Turn our hearts and our eyes toward Jesus and confirm in our souls the beauty of your ways. Amen.

Scripture Reading – Matthew 5:38-48 (NRSV)

38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39But I say to you, do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. 42Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. 43“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. 46For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

One: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Message Jesus for President – I Challenge You to a Duel Pastor Kyle Durbin

Respond to God’s Word Hymn of Response Pass it On UMH 572 Prayers & Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer UMH 895

Offertory He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought Brian Griffin

Doxology Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95

*Offering Prayer (unison) We bring these offerings to you, O Lord, not because you need them, but because you are holy. Through these resources we ask that he who is without a cloak be clothed, and she who is hungry be fed. We bring these offerings before you and ask that they be used to fulfill your holy purposes. Amen.

Sent Forth to Do the Work of God’s Kingdom

*Challenge Hymn Standing on the Promises UMH 374

*Benediction Go and welcome, as the Spirit welcomes. Go and love, as Christ loves. Go and be perfect, as God almighty is perfect. Amen. Postlude Chaconne Louis Couperin

*Please stand with your posture or your heart*

UMH – United Methodist Hymnal FWS – Faith We Sing Hymnal

CALENDAR

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 9:00AM Alternative Worship Service – Fellowship Hall 9:15AM Sunday School 10:00AM Fellowship & Refreshments – Fellowship Hall 10:30AM Traditional Worship Service – Sanctuary 4:00PM Christmas Musical Auditions 6:00 – 7:30PM

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 10:00AM Staff Meeting 1:00PM Prayer Quilt Ministry in Room #3 6:30PM Helen Lehr Circle will meet at the church

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:30PM Charge Conference 2016 held at the church

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 1:00PM Bible Study Group at Dot Workman’s home – book of Daniel X-KIDS at Beall Elementary 7:00PM Chancel Choir Practice

Circle of Concern

Ron, Judy, Stacey, & Ryan Gribble (Bev Fell’s sister & family), Luke & Michaela Hale, Ronald

Hess, Virginia Wilson, Norma Scarpelli, & Marie Nicol (friends of Elizabeth Myers), Maya

Nizinski, Delaney Mickey, Barbara George (friend of Becky Baker), Kim Bullers & family, John

Ramsay (Debi Beachy’s father), Marcie Sipes (friend of Becky White), Kay Gaynor, Mary Lee &

Stacey Lee, Norm Nicol, Shanna Ferree (Shelly Landis’ daughter), Larry Caton (Janie James’

cousin), Jack Folk (friend of Tony & Karen Crosby), Jim Cotton, Terry Russell, Doris Bendle,

Ron Eisentrout (Janie James’ cousin), Marty Femi, Margaret Speir (friend of Elizabeth Myers),

Leo Hollern (Jim Poland’s brother-in-law), the Patterson family, Troy Linn (Dave Linn’s nephew),

Fred Zarger, Dennis Mallory, Brian Linn (Dave Linn’s nephew)

Serving Our Country: Ryan Clark, Dimas Henriquez, Commander Jared Jacobs, Matthew C.

Sisco

Mailing address for Luke & Michaela Hale: 27 N. Kenyon Street Indianapolis, IN 46219

A flash drive was found at Frostburg State University in the CCIT. The person who found it looked at the documents to see if she could find any information as to whom

it belonged. Documents for an ‘Elements’ program for FUMC were on the drive. If

this flash drive belongs to you, please contact Kelly by emailing

k.skoczynski@yahoo.com to claim it.

Christmas Cantata Rehearsal

This year, the Chancel Choir will present Jesus!: The Advent of the Messiah during a

combined, 10:30 worship service on December 18th. Rehearsals have already begun. Our

Wednesday evening rehearsal schedule begins with the regular weekly practice from 7:00 to

7:30. Christmas Cantata practice begins at 7:30 and runs until 8:15. We welcome all singers

to join us in preparation for the Christmas season, even if you only want to sing with us for

the cantata. If you have questions, please contact Debi Beachy at sdebeachy@hotmail.com or

call 301-895-4224.

College Gift Cards - This year, we will be sending gift cards to our

college students as a way to let them know we are thinking about them and

praying for them. An updated list of student names and addresses is

needed. If you have a student in college who would appreciate receiving a

gift card, please contact the office (office@frostburgumc.org –or- 301-689-

6626) by November 18th with names and addresses. Even if you gave the information in the past;

it is important to contact the church with the student’s name and current address. If you would

like to help out with this project, donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Becky Baker – project chair

Safe & Snug 2016 Coat Drive. The ACDSS will be accepting new coats and monetary

donations from September 26th - October 31st. Please bring coats to the rear of the fellowship hall – leave all of the tags (with exception of price tags) on the coats. Please see Tony Crosby for more details on how you can help. Let’s keep the kids of Allegany County warm this winter!

This Week…

~The Helen Lehr Circle will meet at the church on Monday, October 10th, at 6:30PM.

~The 2016 session of Charge Conference will be held at the church on Tuesday, October

11th, at 7:30PM. LaVale UMC will be joining us in conference.

~A Law Enforcement Appreciation Service will be held for all

area churches at LaVale Baptist Church (National Hwy. LaVale) on

Saturday, October 15th, at 2PM. A time of prayer and appreciation will be followed by a

reception in the church fellowship hall. Please contact LaVale Baptist for more information.

Looking Ahead…

~On October 16th, there will be a silent auction held for the sofa that is currently in the

fellowship hall. If you are interested in purchasing this sofa, please place your bid amount,

name, and phone number on the index card that is available in the fellowship hall (cards &

envelopes are on the sofa).

~A Trustees Meeting will be held at the church on Monday, October 17th, beginning at

6:30PM.

~The SPRC will meet in the church office meeting room on Tuesday, October 18th, at

6:00PM.

~The church trustees have declared Saturday, October 22nd, as “De-Clutter Day” at the

church! Please join us as we straighten up and declutter the upstairs office & Sunday School

room, organize the kitchen and the cabinets in the fellowship hall, as well as clean out the

boiler room and youth room (boy scout items) in the basement.

Dave Fell is leading a study group of Adam Hamilton’s Half Truths: God Helps Those

Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say. This group will meet on

Mondays (for 5 weeks) at 7PM in Room #3 at the church. Next meeting is October 17th.

The “Daniel” Bible study group continues to meet at the home of Dot Workman each

Wednesday afternoon at 1PM.

Youth Group Time Change - unless otherwise noted,we will

meet every Sunday from 6 – 7:30PM. Pizza will typically be provided, however, if you would like to provide dinner for our youth group one Sunday evening, please contact Pastor Kyle.

Danny Gokey & Natalie Grant Concert – Sunday,

October 16th – leaving the church at 4PM. Ticket RSVP

and payment are due today!

Save the Date for Fall Fun! A church-wide Halloween Party will be held in the church

fellowship hall on Sunday, October 30th, from 6-8PM. Join us for food, fun, games, and a costume contest. If you would like to donate candy, please purchase bags of individually-wrapped candy and place in the fellowship hall.

Please submit your news items, upcoming activities, announcements, photos, & schedules of activities for the next Together Newsletter (November/December 2016) by October 27th. Remember to include all of the upcoming holiday events with times/dates and details so that the congregation (and others) will be informed. Send an email to methodistnewsletter@hotmail.com or place the information in my church mailbox. Thanks! Andrew Pegg

Coffee Fellowship at Mt. City Coffeehouse – we meet each Thursday

beginning at 9:00AM. Come join us for coffee and conversation when you can!

We offer our prayers and deepest sympathies to Betsy Green and family at the recent passing of Betsy’s sister, Teri Ruppenkamp.

~Thank you for the meat platter – your generosity and support during this difficult time is greatly appreciated. Marlene Perkins & the family of Melissa McAteer