St. John’s

United Church of Christ

285 W. National Drive

Newark OH

43055-5298 Main: 740-323-2407

Church Website

www.stjohnsnewark.org

Our Church Staff Pastor/Teacher

Rev. Mark Katrick

rev.katrick@windstream.net

Administrative Asst.

Anita Chirdon

stjohnsunited@windstream.net

Organist & Choir Dir.

Todd Baldosser

scarlatti35@hotmail.com

Christian Education Director

Julie Kroah

stjohnsucc.ce@windstream.net

Sexton

Charles Bruah

Chapel Pianist

Jane Shoemaker

Children’s Bell Choir

Colleen Kroah

Adult Bell Choir

Don Boldt

Librarian/Signer

Debi Snow

Prayer List

Michelle Reedy

jmichele.reedy@gmail.com

November 15, 2020 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Outdoor Drive-In: 8:00 a.m.

Sanctuary Service: 9:15 a.m.

Outdoor Drive-In: 10:30 a.m.

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Tune your FM Radio to 90.1

November 15, 2020 8:00 am, 9:15am, & 10:30am

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Announcements

Prelude (8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.) “Vine and Branches” Todd Baldosser

Prelude (9:15 a.m.) “Jesus, Lord to Me” arr. by Hayes Jane Shoemaker

*Opening Hymn “We Gather Together”

We gather together to ask for God’s blessing,

to turn to a wisdom surpassing our own;

the pow’rs that oppress us now cease to distress us.

O God, be present with us, and make your will known.

May all sing your praises, Redeemer Triumphant,

defend us befriend us, whatever may be.

May your congregation escape tribulation.

Your name be praised forever, O God, make us free!

*Call to Worship

Leader: The time for harvest is close at hand. What have you done with the gifts

God has given you?

People: We have brought our gifts to the house of the Lord.

Leader: Praise God for the gifts and for opportunities for service that they

represent.

People: We praise God for all the ways in which our lives have been

blessed.

*Prayer of Invocation

All: O Lord, we gratefully acknowledge the gifts you have given to each

of us for service in your world. Gifts of teaching, healing, inspiring,

challenging and creating are all among the myriad of things you

have placed in our lives. Direct our lives to use these gifts as we

reach out to our neighborhood and nation, witnessing to your love

and your healing mercy. We pray this in Jesus’ name even as he

taught us, saying . . .

*Please stand if you are able (9:15 Indoor)

The Lord’s Prayer…Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our debts, As we

forgive our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us

from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory

forever. Amen.

Joys & Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived

by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius

Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell, the third

day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on

the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to

judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit; the One Holy Universal Christian Church;

the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the

body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Scripture Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon “Final Jeopardy” Rev. Mark Katrick

Prayer of Dedication

All: Give us thankful hearts, O God, for your grace to us in life and

health and strength. Let these gifts of your bounty and of our hand

be used to glorify you now and in your church’s work forever.

*Closing Hymn “Soon and Very Soon”

Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King,

Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King.

Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King,

Hallelujah, hallelujah, We are going to see the King.

No more dying there, We are going to see the King,

No more dying there, We are going to see the King.

No more dying there, We are going to see the King,

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We are going to see the King.

*Benediction

Please join us in the singing of the Congregational Benediction

Go Now In Peace/Never be afraid/God will go with you/Each hour of ev’ry

Day/Go now in Faith/Steadfast, strong and true/Know He will guide you in all

you do. Go now in Love/And show you believe/Reach out to others/So all the

world can see/God will be there/Watching from above/Go now in Peace/In Faith

and in Love. Amen/Amen/Amen. CCL#2548454

Postlude (8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.) “Taste and See” Todd Baldosser

Postlude (9:15 a.m.) “Hymne” Vangelis Jane Shoemaker

Lectionary Readings for 11/15 through 11/21

Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30

Welcome Home to St. John’s

To our dear friends and visitors:

You are an important part of the worship and ministry that goes on here and we are

thankful for your presence. For anyone who would like to join our fellowship,

please e-mail stjohnsunited@windstream.net.

Mission and Outreach will be sponsoring the Village Network

Christmas Tree for foster children again this year. There will

be 25 tags on the tree. The tree will be available on

Sunday, November 22 at the parking lot level of the church

during outdoor services and in or near the sanctuary for indoor

services. The congregation is invited to participate by taking a tag and buying a

gift for a foster child for Christmas. The gifts should be returned unwrapped in a

bag with the tag attached by Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Thank you for considering this gift to a foster child.

Mission and Outreach Committee

ATTENTION! Cast and Crew of Breaking News in Bethlehem.

On November 29, following the 11:00am service there will be a script run through

in the large meeting room. We will also get costumes at this time. On December

5, at 2:00pm there will be a run through rehearsal. If you have any questions,

please ask Elaine Gard or Julie Kroah.

8:00 & 10:30 am Church Services through NOVEMBER 22, 2020

will be OUTDOOR DRIVE-IN SERVICES.

A 9:15 am SANCTUARY SERVICE is also available. Due to current

health guidelines, wearing a mask is required at this indoor service.

Beginning on NOVEMBER 29, the first Sunday of Advent, our service times

will change to:

9:00 AM –OUTDOOR 10:00 AM – INDOOR 11:00 AM -OUTDOOR

Our Outdoor Christmas Program Has A New Name

Breaking News in Bethlehem

THERE ARE LOTS OF JOBS TO BE DONE and no good way to put up a sign-up sheet.

But you can VOLUNTEER!

If you would like to help with: Contact: Parking and traffic control Tom Lawyer

Publicity (mailings, putting up posters, etc.) John West, Julie Kroah

Collecting canned goods for Food Pantry Owen Lee, Susan Jansheski

Arranging for music between performances Relna Cornell, Todd Baldosser

Costumes and Props Elaine Gard

Being a greeter or running sound system Gary Kinser Assembling and passing out Parting Gifts Michele Reedy

Recruiting or being an “Actor” Robin Lyn Green

Census Taker “ Prophet “ Tent Maker “

Inn Keeper “ Roman Soldier “

Mary “ Joseph “ Shepherds “

Carpenter “ Dyer/Tanner “

A few Minglers “

30-Minute Performances will be at 1, 2, and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2020

in St. John’s Parking Lot

COME AS YOU ARE; STAY IN YOUR CAR

Reservations Must Be Made By Calling The Church Office (740-323-2407) By December 4, 2020.

This Christmas, we will again beautify our sanctuary with an array of Poinsettias,

which will be purchased from a local nursery. If you would like to participate in

this celebration of Christmas, please fill out the form below or contact the church

office.

6.5" pot $ 11.00/each

1 plant - 4 to 7 blooms (Red in color)

The DEADLINE for placing orders is Sunday, December 6, 2020.

(Please pick up plants after the 10:00 a.m. service on December 13, 20, or

after the Christmas Eve. Services on December 24, 2020.

_____I desire the office to purchase a poinsettia for me to keep.

_____I desire the office to purchase a poinsettia to be donated to a shut-in.

Be sure to complete the following to be printed in the bulletin: (i.e.: In honor

of or in memory of………....by or from…………….….)

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________________Phone: ____________________

You may also choose to remember a loved one with a gift to the ____Abiding

Memorial Fund or the _______Foundation Fund. All such gifts noted and

received BY DECEMBER 6 will be listed in the bulletin on DECEMBER 13 in

addition to the bulletins on Sunday, December 20 and Thursday, December 24,

2020. Abiding Memorial and Foundation Fund Cards and envelopes are also

available in the literature rack in the Narthex or in the office.

Please keep in your thoughts and

prayers all of our sick and shut-ins

including David Hummel, Alison Armstrong,

Glenda Prescott, Brooke (McDonald) Hall,

Barbara & Mel Cunningham, Mary Lou

Hostetler, Jeanette Morris, Sandra Donson,

Debi Snow, Machele & John West, Dick Boyd,

Kate Hannum Rose, Kathy Wilson, Braxton

Picklesimer, Vicky McGee, Virginia Lavelle,

Brenda Simross, Paula Hatfield, Donna &

Loren Hewitt, Harriett Applegate, Charles &

Lois Meyers, Mike Boyce, Relna Cornell,

Esther Gillham, Helen McGaughy & Adam

Crase.

Our CSEOA’s Calendar of Prayer asked that we

lift up in prayer, Trinity UCC, Baltimore for

this week.

We Appreciate Those Serving Today! 8:00 a.m. Ushers:

Frank Davis

Gary Kinser

9:15 & 10:00 a.m. Ushers:

Kevin French, Chr.

Pamella French

Doug & Sue O’Brien

9:15 a.m. Liturgist

Greg Crowthers

9:15 a.m. Sound System:

Tom Lawyer

Next week: Ken Kroah

9:15 a.m. Acolyte:

Carter Hahn

Next week: Aidan Blaney-Sines

Keep The Bells Ringing

at St. John’s United Church of Christ

Goal: $ 37,470.00

As of November 8, 2020: $ 34,785.00

Still needed: $ 2,685.00

Sunday: November 15, 2020

8:00 am Early Outdoor Drive-In

Service

9:15 am Sanctuary Service

10:00 am Youth to assemble Operation

Christmas Child Shoe Boxes

10:30 am Outdoor Drive-In Service

Monday: 6:30 pm Church Council Meeting

Thursday:

7:00 pm Prayer Service Live-

streamed to St. John’s

Facebook page. You do not

have to have a Facebook

account to view. The link is

available on our church

website stjohnsnewark.org

Sunday: November 22, 2020 8:00 am Early -Outdoor Drive-In

Service

9:00 am Adult Sunday School

Wrap-Up!

9:15 am Sanctuary Service

10:30 am Outdoor Drive-In Service

11:15 am Breaking News in

Bethlehem- Script run

through

Report for Sunday,

November 8, 2020

8:00 am - 26 9:15 - 12 10:30 a.m. – 42

November 1, 2020 Thursday

Prayer Service Viewers - 67

Beginning October 1, 2020, please call the

office 740-323-2407 and leave a message to

make an appointment or call/text Anita at

740-973-8218.

Financial Update Monthly Faith Promise goal $ 9,002.59

Income as of November 8, 2020 $ 5,539.00

Month to Date Balance $ 3,463.59