La Plata United Methodist Church

All Saints’ Sunday

November 3, 2019

Café Worship (8:30)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church tocelebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Music Before WorshipWelcome & Centering

*Opening Prayer (Together)Holy and Ever-Living God, remind me in this holymoment that I am here because of the faithfulness ofothers. I stand on the shoulders of those who have comebefore. Help me be the foundation of faith for those whowill come after me. Let this be my legacy of faith. InJesus’ name, Amen.

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Christ

Musical Moment This Is The DayThis is the day, this is the day that the Lord hath made,that the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice, let us rejoiceand be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day thatthe Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Thisis the day, this is the day that the Lord hath made.

Announcements & InvitationsTime of Prayer:

Time of WitnessSharing Our Week’s Blessings & Trials, Requests,Silent Prayers and the Lifting of HandsPastoral PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer (Together)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy

name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth asit is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Mission Moment Spiritual Gifts

ReloadScriptures for the Day

The Epistle Lesson Ephesians 1: 11-14The Gospel Lesson Matthew 5: 1-12

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan Boehl“Blessed Reversals”

Remembering the Great Cloud of WitnessesSacrament of Holy Communion

Benediction

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Liturgist: Ellen Lewis; Service Prayer Partner: Sharon BowieMemorial Bell Ringer: Nick Summers

Communion Steward: Rita RileyCommunion Servers: Karen Kingsbury, Richard & Donna Burket

Traditional Worship (11:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Feel free to share on social media that you are here at La Plata Church to

celebrate and worship the risen Lord!

Prayer Before WorshipHoly and Ever-Living God, remind me in this holy moment that I am

here because of the faithfulness of others. I stand on the shoulders

of those who have come before. Help me be the foundation of faith

for those who will come after me. Let this be my legacy of faith. In

Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prelude, Lighting the Altar Candles, & A Time of Quiet Meditation Cheryl Reckeweg

When the Prayer Before Worship has finished and the Prelude

begins, please quiet yourselves in preparation for worship.

Introit: Chancel Choir

“Be Present at Our Table, Lord”

Welcome, News & Opportunities*Call to Worship (together) from Psalm 34

I will bless the Lord at all times; God’s praise shall continually be in

my mouth.

My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and

be glad.

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt God’s name together!

I sought the Lord, who answered me, and delivered me from

all my fears.

Look to God and be radiant, so your faces shall never be ashamed.

The poor cried out, and the Lord heard, and saved them out of

all their troubles.

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear God, and

delivers them.

O taste and see that the Lord is good! Happy are those who

take refuge in God!

*Opening Hymn UM Hymnal, 711

“For All The Saints”

Passing the PeaceThe Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us greet our neighbors and extend God’s peace to each other.

Roll Call of the SaintsPlease stand when the name of someone you know is read

and the bell sounds. Remain standing until their candle is lit.

The Epistle Lesson Ephesians 1: 11-14

The Offertory: Chancel Choir

“Shall We Gather at the River?”

*The Doxology UM Hymnal 95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all

creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication (Pastor)

*Hymn of Preparation UM Hymnal, 708

“Rejoice In God’s Saints”

The Gospel Lesson Matthew 5: 1-12

This is the Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl

“Blessed Reversals”

Communion Song UM Hymnal, 382

“Have Thine Own Way, Lord (verse 1)”

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Sharing our Great Cloud of Witnesses

*Closing Hymn UM Hymnal, 712

“I Sing A Song of the Saints of God”

Benediction

Congregational Response The Faith We Sing, 2080

All I need is you, Jesus, all I need is you.

You are the source of all I need. All I need is you.

Postlude Cheryl Reckeweg

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Acolyte: Allison Bowser; Liturgist: Tom Hall

Organist: Cheryl Reckeweg; Chancel Choir Director: Pat Day

Memorial Bell Ringer: Nick Summers

Communion Stewards: Rita Riley & Lesa Richardson

Communion Servers: Rev Dr. Susan E. Boehl, Charlotte Bowie, Nick Summers &

Ben Summers; Service Prayer Partner: Archie Verdiglione, Sr.

The Flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God,

and in loving memory of her husband, Jim Day,

by Pat Day.

Roll Call of

the Saints November 3, 2019

Each time a name is read, the bell will sound.

People who knew that person are invited to stand

as a tribute, while their candle is being lit.

Members of La Plata United

Methodist ChurchKen Bailey November 18

Lloyd Bowling December 4

James “Jimmie” Roberts December 10

Rupert Dalrymple May 3

Susan Wineland June 25

The Scripture LessonsEphesians 1: 11-14 (NIV)

In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined

according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his

counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live

for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth,

the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal

of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward

redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.

Matthew 5: 1-12 (NIV)When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his

disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of

evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is

great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were

before you.

Living Into Our Faith

1. How can those who are persecuted be blessed?

2. Matthew 5 and following is called the ______ __ ____

________.

3. What is a Saint?

4. When is death a victory?

5. Who are your Great Cloud of Witnesses?

6. How has your Cloud of Witnesses impacted your faith?

7. Who are you introducing Jesus to?

8. How do they see faith in you?

9. How are you making an ACTIVE difference in the faith

lives of others?

10. Who will count YOU among their Great Cloud of

Witnesses?

Homemade Pies!The youth will be selling pies for theholidays. Two kinds are available forpurchase and will be available Sunday,November 17. They can be frozen untilyou need them (yes, this has been tested). Pies must be pre-ordered and paid in fullby Nov. 10.

How to order:1. Fill out an order form, and tear it out of the bulletin.

2. Give the completed order form and money to a youth in the narthex after this service (place it in the pie plate).

Checks can be made payable to: ‘LPUMC Youth'

Yes, I want to order pie!Name: ___________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________

E-Mail: ___________________________________

QuantitiesPumpkin Pie ______ x $12 each= $__________

Lemon Meringue ______ x $14 each = $__________

Total Paid $__________

Church CalendarSunday, November 3- All Saints Sunday/Holy Communion

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:30a Meals & Hope Food Prep (Kitchen)

9:45a Sunday School for All Ages (Entire church)

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

12:00p Children’s Ministry/Special Events Mtg. (Rm. 301/Nursery)

12:00p Youth Group (YR)

1:00p Church Conference (FH2)

6:00p Financial Peace University (FH2)

Monday, November 4

9:00a Meals & Hope Meal Prep (Kitchen

11:00a Church Staff Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

5:30p 12 Stop Home Group - AA Mtg. (Rm. 104)

7:30p PMNS - Five Marks of a Methodist (FH2)

8:30p AA Meeting - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, November 5

6:00p Prayer Shawl Ministry Mtg. (Parlor)

6:00p Women's Emmaus Group (Rm. 412/Board Room)

6:00p Men's Emmaus Reunion Group

6:30p Mounted Wanderer’s 4-H Mtg. (FH1)

7:00p Evening Circle (Parlor)

Wednesday, November 6

9:30a Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Rm. 110)

12:00p AA Meeting - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104)

1:30p BLP Staff Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex)

6:00p Horsemasters 4-H Mtg. (FH1)

7:00p Cherub Choir & Crimson Angels Practice (Rm. 104 & 110)

7:30p Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Adult Choir Room)

Thursday, November 7

6:00p Carillon Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

6:30p Cub Scout Pack 423 Mtg. (FH1, Rms. 104, 106 & 110)

7:00p Preachers Pop Up Prayer

Friday, November 8

Saturday, November 9

Sunday, November 10

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

9:45a Sunday School for All Ages (Entire church)

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

12:00p Children’s Ministry Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

1:30p Sagepoint Services

6:00p Financial Peace University (FH2)

KEY: FH1=Old Fellowship Hall, FH2=New Fellowship Hall, Rm. 104=Old Youth Room, Rm. 106=Old Conf. Rm #1,

Rm. 110=Old Conf. Rm. #2, Rm. 102=Old Parlor BLP=Blessed Lambs Preschool

HERE’S THE SCOOPCHURCH CONFERENCE - Our Church Conference will be held today, Sunday, November 3 at 1:00

PM. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

HOMEMADE PIES - Once again the youth will be busy in the kitchen making homemade pies for the

holidays. Pumpkin ($12) and Lemon Meringue ($14) are available for order! Orders will be taken

until November 10 and pies will be ready for pick up November 17. This is a fundraiser for the youth

and the leadership of Terry and Mark Stancliff is greatly appreciated.

BLESSING BUDDIES - The Prayer Shawl ministry is adding another comfort blessing, but they need

your help. Please donate a new 10-inch Teddy Bear for our new Blessing Buddies ministry. These

bears would spend time in worship and prayer with our congregation and then be taken to bless those

who need some comfort from their church family. There will be a box in the front entrance for your

donations, or you can bring them to the church office any time during the week.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday School is available for everyone from 9:45 - 10:45 each week! Children

ages 2 - 5th grade begin in Fellowship Hall 1

Middle School meets in room 422

High School meets in room 217

Three adult classes include: "Current Events" led by Jim Risley in the parlor; "Life Application" meets

in Fellowship Hall 2 and is led by Julie Robbins, "History Of" meets downstairs in room 110 and is lead

by Randi McWilliams and Adam Todd.

BOX TOPS FOR MATULA - As you may know, for several years, there has been a plastic box in the

lobby available for those of you who are clipping and saving Box Tops for Matula Elementary School.

Well, now, NO MORE CLIPPING. No more bringing your Box Tops in. You can download the All-New

Box Tops App - designate Matula as your school of choice - shop as you normally would - then simply

scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit Matula with

your Box Top earnings. There are so many items on your store list these days that are qualifying for

credit. If you have any questions, contact Jean Sigmon at sigmonjean@gmail.com. And, if you would

rather continue to clip your Box Tops, the box in the lobby will still be available.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS - Have you ever wondered about Spiritual gifts? Do you know what spiritual gifts

you possess? Perhaps, you wonder if your spiritual gifts have changed over the years, because as

Ecclesiastics 3 reminds us, everything has a season, and therefore we grow and change over time. In

the coming weeks we are going to ask everyone to complete a Spiritual Gifts Inventory. These will

be kept confidential and only you will see your own unique results. Remember, 1 Corinthians 12:7

(NLV) says…"The Holy Spirit works in each person in one way or another for the good of all." We look

forward to having you all participate in this venture.

HOLIDAY SHOPPE AND BAKE SALE - Our Holiday Shoppe and Bake Sale is just around the corner

on Saturday 23, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If you are a crafter or own your own business and haven’t

gotten a table yet, there is still time, just call the office at 301-934-2288 to reserve your table. We are

accepting donations of your gently used Christmas decorations for our "Recycled Christmas", and books

of all kinds for our used book sale. Please call the church office to schedule a time to deliver your

items.

WORSHIPWORSHIP SCHEDULE - The Sunday morning worship schedule is: Café Worship at 8:30 AM in

Fellowship Hall 2, and Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 11:00 AM.

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE - Nursery care for little ones (ages 0-4 yrs) is available during the 11:00

Sunday morning service. If your little one becomes unsettled and is in need of more care, please

contact an usher who can direct you to the nursery or to the rocking chairs in the back. We are grateful

to the staff and volunteers that help us provide a nursery each week.

If you are a parent or a grandparent of young children, or you just want to spend some time with

the youngest in our congregation, consider signing up to volunteer in the Nursery. To volunteer, or for

information, contact Alyssa Wheeler at awheeler007@gmail.com.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES - are available, please see an usher to obtain one.

SERVICE & CARINGFOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP - The Food Pantry is requesting your donations of the following

items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears, mandarin oranges, applesauce, (no peel off cups please),

pasta meal bags, baked beans, soups, children's juice boxes, snack items for kids (individual wrapped

cookies, cheese crackers etc.). You may place your donated items in the Food Donation Box in the front

entrance. Pet food donations are always appreciated. You can also make monetary donations, just

write "Food Pantry" in the memo line of your check, or give online.

FAITH SHARINGMEET A NEW FRIEND TODAY - As you enter Church today to worship, look around and see if you can

find someone you don't know. During Passing of the Peace, make a point to introduce yourself to them

and invite them to join you in an activity of the Church. If you can't get to them during the Passing

of the Peace, hang around for a bit after worship and strike up a conversation with them. In time

you'll discover if they are long lost members, or here for the first time. Either way, you get to make

a new friend. Thank you for being one of the friendliest and most caring congregations around.

HAS GOD BLESSED YOU? - When God answers our prayers, or provides healing, or helps us find a job

or get a promotion; when God has touched our lives – we have a responsibility to tell others what God

has done. This is a great way to start a conversation about our faith with those who know us. Tell

them how you feel about being touched by God, or how God has answered your prayers.

PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS - It is the simplest and most effective way to share Christ with others:

just invite your friends to church with you. Most people who grew up as Christians and who aren't in

a church say they just haven't found a church they like, and because no one has invited them. Most

people if you ask, will say yes to an invitation. Just ask them to come to church for a special event, or

special Sunday, or to hear a sermon you think will help them.

ADMINISTRATIONRED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - The Mission committee is looking for someone to serve as a coordinator

for the Red Cross Blood Drives. The coordinator would need to be present to organize the volunteers

from the church, receive the truck and the staff, be around to trouble shoot and close up after the

drive. Joyce Dean has been serving in this capacity for many years, but is unable to continue due to

her illness. Please call the church office if you are interested in volunteering or would simply like some

additional information.

Our Prayer ListPlease pray:

For our friends and family who have medical issues:Jeff Bennett

Tom Berry

Karyl Beverage

Margaret Bowie

Kimberly Brotosky

Patricia Buckler

Sue Carns

Jennifer Carpenter

Harolly Coombs

Cathy Compton

Tom Crosby

Joyce Dean

Sandra Fykes

Jackie Gibbs

Jeanette Grant

Carl Greene

Jennifer Hamer

Larry Johnson

Christina Kingsbury

Sarah Marsh

Donna McKenzie

Ed McKenzie

Renee Nash

Lt. Col. Mark Owens

Melissa Faith Rollins

Crystal Rupprecht

Sunny Rupprecht

Mark Saunders

Tabitha Schneider

Carol Sorenson

Don Stapleson

Michael Stewart

Jeanette Tull

Sandy Tull

Mike Williams

Please pray:

For our friends and family who are living in Nursing Homes,

Assisted Living or home bound:Lennis Bridgett Mike Merritt Sharon Ferguson

Iris Dickerson June Hanson Ann Bergerstock

Marion Craft Donald Rowe Helen Sullivan

Continue to pray for:Pastor Susan, our church, our denomination, our local, state and national

leaders, our first responders, our armed forces, and veterans.

Our Church Staff & Church Leadership Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

Rev. Ed Chance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired Pastor / Visitation

Corrie Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leader

Karen Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator

Patricia Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director

Linda Dent Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist

Cheryl Reckeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Bell Choir Director

Laurie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Treasurer

Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent

Jim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Sexton

Bill Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundskeeper

Julie Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preschool Director

Trish Carruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Preschool Director

Eugene Bradford . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Council Chair

Archie Verdiglione, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay Leader

Kevin Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees President

Rick Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff-Parish Relations Chair

Zana May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Committee Chair

Our Church Motto for 2019

“Finding our way forward, hand in hand with God and with

each other"

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3 Port Tobacco Road, P.O. Box 2824

La Plata, Maryland 20646-2824

Office: 301-934-2288

Email: laplataumc@gmail.com

On the web: www.laplataumc.org

CCLI License #: 2524825