Nappanee Church of the Brethren Continuing the work of Jesus peacefully, simply, together. “No Judgments, Just Jesus!” 9:00 a.m. Sunday School November 17, 2013 10:00 a.m. Worship Celebration Proper 28 Organ Processional Welcome and Announcements Miriam Hartman Please sign the attendance pad and pass it to the other end of the pew. If you are a visitor, we welcome you and are glad you are here. We would appreciate it if you would include your address on the registration pad. *Responsive Call to Worship Miriam Hartman Leader: Blessed are they who put their hope in God. People: The headlines may be dismal. The news may be alarming. Leader: Our hope is in the One who made heaven and earth. People: Neither violence nor fear will shake our trust in God Leader: Natural disasters will happen. War will maim and destroy life. People: Men and women will exploit, abuse and desecrate one another. Leader: But we will hold fast to faith. People: We will work for peace and justice. Leader: We will love and care for our neighbors. People: We will trust in God who is sovereign and just. Leader: Our hope is in the Lord! People: Praise the Lord! Let us all praise the Lord who gives us hope! *Invocation (In Unison) Miriam Hartman Dear Lord, enter this place and bless your people this morning as we gather again to praise You for the greatest gift that we have ever been given! Help us to share the great love of Jesus with all we meet. Amen. *Praise & Worship “Great Is the Lord” #87 Pew Hymnal Time With Children Randy Spitaels Offertory Prayer Miriam Hartman How reassuring it is to have people in our lives to whom we can turn in times of trouble. Let our gratitude overflow in our gifts that others might know of the safety and acceptance of the love of God through Christ our Lord. In Jesus’ Name, AMEN. Offertory Music *Doxology “Praise God from Whom” #119 Pew Hymnal *Hymn “My Hope is Built” #343 Pew Hymnal (Words will be displayed on screen) *Passing the Peace Morning Prayer Miriam Hartman The Lord’s Prayer Scripture Lesson Mark 12:29-33 Miriam Hartman Message “With All” Pastor Jack Cary *Hymn “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” #565 Pew Hymnal (Words will be displayed on screen) (Anointing is always available during the singing of the closing hymn) *Benediction Pastor Jack Cary *Congregational Response “Thank You Lord” Thank you Lord for saving my soul; Thank you Lord, for making me whole! Thank you Lord, for giving to me; Thy great salvation so rich and free! *Postlude (*)=Please stand as you are able. To make our services meaningful and enjoyable for everyone, we have sound enhancement devices, large print hymnals, and large print bulletins. Please speak to an usher for help. TODAY’S LEADERS Guest Speaker: Pastor Jack Cary Pastor: Byrl Shaver Worship Leader: Miriam Hartman Acolyte: Gabe Schmucker Chorister: Brian Hartman Nursery: Laurie Schmucker Children’s Story: Randy Spitaels Organist: Judy Christner Pianist: Lois Wise Trumpet: Carol Stelter Greeters: Miriam Hartman & Shane Maust Ushers: Ken & Wanda Heckathorn & Roman & Deb Lehman This is Lois Wise’s last Sunday to play piano for us this season. We thank her for her music and wish Lois and Paul a wonderful winter. November Deacons of the Month: Miriam Hartman & Shane Maust We thank all those who volunteer to serve on Sunday morning and are very grateful for your service. REMEMBER IN PRAYER June Slabaugh, Shirley Rudolph, Bob Rhodes, Amanda Baumgartner, Cousin of Anita Miller, Ken Heckathorn, Ron Hollar (brother of Carol Wentz), Bud Sawyer, Phil Rhoades, Laura Rhoades, Gwen Tobias, Ann Earl, Sarah Morckel (Laurie Schmucker’s grandmother), Frances Erickson, Lillibel Ellis (mother of Janet Showalter), Van Losee (brother of Deb Lehman), Ron Douglas, Bruce Earl, Roger Hamsher. NURSING HOME RESIDENTS Wilma Bricker: Heritage House Senior Living, Room #159, 1700 Waterfall Dr., Nappanee, IN 46550. (This is temporary.) Esther Kintzel: Miller’s Senior Living, Room #251, 303 N. Washington, Wakarusa, IN 46573 Roland Heckaman: Miller’s Senior Living, Room #274, Wakarusa, IN 46573 George Malcolm: Lakeland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Room #206, 505 W. 4th St., Milford, IN 46542 Marian Martz: Kindred Healthcare, Room #104, 316 Woodies Lane, Bremen, IN 46506 Harold Miller: Wakarusa Miller’s Merry Manor Betty Searfoss: Miller’s Merry Manor: P.O. Box 710, Wakarusa, IN 46573 Kate Clay: The Maples at Waterford Crossing, 1332 Waterford Circle, Goshen, IN 46526 Romaine Martin: 1225 Greencroft Dr., Room #121 North, Goshen, IN 46526 “With All NAPPANEE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 301 Mack Drive • Nappanee, IN 46550 Pastor: Byrl E. Shaver II Church Phone: (574) 773-4044 Pastors’ Home Phone: (574) 773-0725 Pastor Byrl’s Cell Phone: 574-333-5233 Church e-mail: nappaneebrethren@gmail Pastor Byrl’s e-mail: byrlshaver@gmail ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Byrl’s Office Hours are from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, or by appointment. For your convenience, please call first to make sure he is in the office and hasn’t been called out! When the Pastor is on Vacation and Pastoral Care is Needed, you may call Susan Deardorff (Deacon Chair) at 574-354-1322 or Fred Swihart (Church Board Chair) at 773-4738; or your own personal deacon. During November, let’s double our efforts to stock the food pantry at the Family Christian Development Center! The following items are especially needed: Canned fruit, Ramen Noodles, Boxed meals such as Hamburger Helper, Macaroni, Rice, Peanut Butter, Soups, and Spaghetti and Sauce. Let’s meet this challenge to keep their shelves full! The FCDC thanks you and your Missions and Service Commission thanks you for your efforts. Open Door Needs Peanut Butter. Place Peanut Butter in box marked “Open Door” on the bottom of the grocery cart. Recycling Opportunities: Whenever you have empty ink or toner cartridges from your computer printers or copiers, bring them to the church and we will collect them for a recycle program. There is a box on the floor by the small copier for them, along with a box for recycling paper. We are still collecting pop cans for Habitat for Humanity. The box for those is in the hall outside the restrooms. Reminder about the WOW Club (Widows, Older Folks & Widowers): This group will be meeting at 11:30 a.m. every second Friday of the month at a local restaurant for lunch. There will be a short devotional and lots of fun and fellowship. Please come learn about the Bible in our new Sunday school room. Stay tuned…Open House coming soon. Gabe Schmucker, Grace Schmucker, Brooklyn Anglemyer You are invited to be the guests of the Nappanee United Methodist Church for Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 28, from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Reservations appreciated. Phone: 574-773-4183 or email: [email protected]. Carry-outs by reservation only. Donations gratefully accepted. Menu: Roast turkey, Dressing, Mashed potatoes, Gravy, Green beans, Dinner rolls, Pumpkin pie, Apple pie, Cookies, Lemonade, Coffee. Congratulations to Darrel Troyer and Misty Lawmaster who were married on October 19, 2013 at Bear Creek Lodge, Bronson, Missouri. Please join us for a marriage celebration party on November 30, 2013, at the Nappanee Church of the Brethren, 301 Mack Drive, Nappanee. Come between 1pm – 5pm to greet and visit with the newlyweds! (You may see their wedding announcement and picture on the bulletin board.) TODAY ─ Celebration Sunday 10:00 a.m. We welcome everyone to worship the Lord. Praise His Name! We wish to thank Pastor Jack Cary for being with us this morning and for bringing the morning message in the absence of Pastor Byrl. Jack and his wife, Martha Lou, live in Osceola and have 3 children, Janaye Smith of Nappanee, Rick Cary of Phoenix, AZ and Darlene Scanlon also of Phoenix. Jack and his wife served the Pleasant Valley CoB for 5 years and at North Manchester for 3 years which was his first ministry. He has done some short mission work in Venezuela, Ecuador, and Puerto Rico and also served in France for 2 years in a Church of God. Everyone is invited to stay for the Fundraiser Lunch after worship. It is sponsored by the Stewardship Commission. They will be serving chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, and sheet cake. Funds raised will go to the Elkhart County Women’s Shelter and On Earth Peace Assembly. TUESDAY 11:30 p.m. Central Area Ministers’ Lunch Meeting at Bethany CoB 6:30 p.m. Weight Watchers 6:00 p.m. Church Board Sack Lunch Meal 6:30 p.m. Church Board Meeting WEDNESDAY Noon Bulletin Announcements Due 6:00-6:45 p.m. Praise Team Practice in Sanctuary. This is open to anybody who wants to sing. 7:00 p.m. Bible Study will meet in the Fireside Room. We will be looking at Psalm 36. ALL are welcome! There is a time of fellowship at 7:00 p.m. with prayer and Bible Study following. We try to end each study at 8:30 p.m. sharp!! Come and let’s learn together as we look at God’s Word for today! NEXT SUNDAY ─ November 24, 2013 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:05 ISH Gospel Seekers Sunday School Class (Book of Revelation) Led by Mark Heeter and Randy Spitaels. ALL WELCOME! 10:00 a.m. We welcome everyone to worship the Lord. Praise His Name!! Decorating of church following worship service. Light lunch afterwards. COMING UP: December 1: Hospitality Committee to serve refreshments following worship. December 8: Haystack breakfast at 8:30 a.m. No Sunday school. Worship at 10 a.m. Youve Got Mail! TO: God’s Family at Nappanee Church of the Brethren FROM: Pastor Byrl SUBJECT: Where Are You??? Well, Im GLAD you asked...Pastor Janet and I are at the Middlebury Church of the Brethren this morning where she is giving her TRIAL SERMON as God has called her to a new adventure in ministry! So if YOU would keep us in your prayers this morning we would GREATLY appreciate it...and by the way...I will be praying for YOU today as well!!! I read a story about a pastor who announced she was leaving and after the announcement one lady was crying and crying, the pastor trying to comfort the lady said, “Please dont cry, Im sure the search team will come up with someone that is even Better than I am!” The lady started sobbing even harder! The pastor asked, “What’s the matter now?” The crying lady said, “Thats what those liars told us when we got you!”...I feel like I am SO BLESSED to be YOUR pastor, THANK YOU for all you have done and continue to do for Gods community right here at Nappanee Church of the Brethren, we got some good stuff going on!!!...…C U Next Sunday. In the Lord’s love and joy, Pastor Byrl Nappanee Church of the Brethren
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