La Plata United MethodistChurch

Laity Sunday

20 October 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)O God, bring me into a deeper knowledge of you andyour Son, Jesus Christ. Surround me with your Spirit thatempowers and encourages. Allow me to be equipped forevery good work that I might minister to all those in mylife according to your love. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.Amen

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Christ

Musical Moment His Eye Is On The SparrowWhy should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home?When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is he. His eye ison the sparrow and I know he watches me. His eye is on thesparrow and I know he watches me.I sing, because I’m happy. I sing, because I’m free for his eye ison the sparrow and I know he watches me.

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 thyname. 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.

ReloadScriptures for the Day

The Epistle Lesson Philippians 4: 5-7

The Message Archie Verdiglione, Sr.“What, Me Worry?”

Reception of New MembersSusan McCullersDavid McCullers

Janna FreedleRebecca SagerHarold CoombsKaren CoombsCarlton Greene

Brothers and sisters in Christ: Through the Sacrament of Baptism weare initiated into Christ's holy church. We are incorporated into God’smighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and theSpirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price.Through confirmation, and the reaffirmation of our faith, we renewthe covenant declared at our baptism, acknowledge what God is doingfor us, and affirm our commitment to Christ’s holy church.

Representative: I present these persons before us for membership intoGod’s Holy Church.

On behalf of the whole church, I ask you:Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evilpowers of this world, and repent of your sin?I do.

Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil,injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves?I do.

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust inhis grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with thechurch which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, andraces?I do.

According to the grace given to you, will you remain faithfulmembers of Christ’s holy church and serve as Christ’s representativesin the world?I will.

Do you, as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection ofsin and your commitment to Christ?We do.

Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life andinclude these persons now before you in your care?With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live accordingto the example of Christ. We will surround these persons with acommunity of love and forgiveness, and they may grow in theirtrust of God, and be found faithful in their service to others. Wewill pray for them, that they walk in the way that leads to life.

Let us join together in professing the Christian faith as contained inthe scriptures of the Old and New Testament:Do you believe in God?

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

Do you believe in Jesus Christ?

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord who was conceivedby the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under PontiusPilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended to the dead.On the Third Day he rose again, ascended into heaven, Is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again tojudge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?I believe in the Holy Spiritthe holy Catholic Churchthe Communion of Saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the bodyand the life everlasting, Amen.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATEREternal Father: When nothing existed but chaos, you swept across thedark waters and brought forth light. In the days of Noah you savedthose on the ark through water. After the flood you set in the cloudsa rainbow. When you saw your people as slaves in Egypt, you ledthem to freedom through the sea. Their children you broughtthrough the Jordan to the land which you promised.Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Tell of God's mercy each day.In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in the water of awomb.He was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit. He called hisdisciples to share in the baptism of his death and resurrection and tomake disciples of all nations.Declare Christ’s works to the nations, his glory among all thepeople.

Pour out your Holy Spirit and by this gift of water, call to ourremembrance the grace declared to us at our baptism. For you havewashed away our sins and you clothe us with righteousnessthroughout our lives, that dying and being raised with Christ, we mayshare in his final victory.

Will those who desire baptism in this moment come forward?

Do you desire to be baptized in the faith and Priesthood of allbelievers?I do.

I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of theHoly Spirit, Amen.

The Holy Spirit work within you as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.

(To all) Remember your baptism and be thankful. Amen.

The Holy Spirit work continue within you as faithful disciples of JesusChrist.Amen. Thanks be to God!

Now as members of Christ’s Universal Church, will you be loyal toChrist through The United Methodist Church, and do all in yourpower to strengthen its ministries?I will.

Then as members of this congregation of La Plata United MethodistChurch, will you faithfully participate in its ministries and support itby your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and yourwitness?I will.

Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to yourlove and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirmtheir hope, and perfect them in love.We give thanks for all that God has already given you and wewelcome you in Christian love. As members together with you inthe body of Christ and in this congregation of The UnitedMethodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participatein the ministries of the church and support it by our prayers, ourpresence, our gifts, our service, and our witness; that in everythingGod may be glorified through Jesus Christ.

Now may the God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory inChrist, establish you and strengthen you by the power of the HolySpirit, that you may live in grace and peace. Amen.

Benediction

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Liturgist: Susan McCullers; Service Prayer Partner: Jeanette Tull

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 Worship:O God, bring me into a deeper knowledge of you and your Son,

Jesus Christ. Surround me with your Spirit that empowers and

encourages. Allow me to be equipped for every good work that I

might minister to all those in my life according to your love. In

Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Prelude L i n da Dent Mitchell

Lighting the Altar Candles,

& A Time of Quiet MeditationAfter the Prayer Before Worship, when the Prelude begins,

please quiet yourselves in preparation for worship.

Introit: Chancel Choir

“O Come and Dwell In Me”

Welcome, News & Opportunities

*Call to Worship We are appointed by Jesus Christ.

We go with God.

We offer peace in the Spirit of the Lord to everyone we meet.

We open our hearts.

We proclaim the good news.

The kingdom of God is near!

Thanks be to God! Amen.

*Opening Hymn The Faith We Sing, 2146

“His Eye Is On The Sparrow”

Passing the Peace

The Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us greet our neighbors, extending God’s peace to each other

Anthem Chancel Choir

“Lead Me On!”

Children’s Moment Kelly Boyce & Pat Brennan

The Epistle Lesson Philippians 4: 5-7

The Offertory Nathan Carns

*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

*Hymn of Preparation UM Hymnal, 373

“Nothing Between”

The Message Archie Verdiglione, Sr.

“What, Me Worry?”

Reception of New MembersCynthia Gordon

Richard Gordon

Representative: I present Cynthia and Richard Gordon for membership

into God’s Holy Church.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATERThe Lord be with you!

And also with you.

Eternal Father: When nothing existed but chaos, you swept across the dark

waters and brought forth light. In the days of Noah you saved those on the

ark through water. After the flood you set in the clouds a rainbow. When

you saw your people as slaves in Egypt, you led them to freedom through

the sea. Their children you brought through the Jordan to the land which

you promised.

Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Tell of God's mercy each day.

In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in the water of a womb.

He was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit. He called his

disciples to share in the baptism of his death and resurrection and to make

disciples of all nations.

Declare Christ’s works to the nations, his glory among all the

people.

Pour out your Holy Spirit and by this gift of water, call to our remembrance

the grace declared to us at our baptism. For you have washed away our

sins and you clothe us with righteousness throughout our lives, that dying

and being raised with Christ, we may share in his final victory.

Remember your baptism and be thankful.

Amen.

The Holy Spirit work continue within you as faithful disciples of Jesus

Christ.

Amen. Thanks be to God!

You are already members of Christ’s Universal Church, now will you be

loyal to Christ through The United Methodist Church, and do all in your

power to strengthen its ministries?

I will.

Then as members of this congregation of La Plata United Methodist Church,

will you faithfully participate in its ministries and support it by your

prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?

I will.

Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love

and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope,

and perfect them in love.

We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we

welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in

the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist

Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the

ministries of the church and support it by our prayers, our presence,

our gifts, our service, and our witness; that in everything God may

be glorified through Jesus Christ.

Now may the God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory in Christ,

establish you and strengthen you by the power of the Holy Spirit, that you

may live in grace and peace. Amen.

*Closing Hymn UM Hymnal, 338

“Where He Leads Me”

*Benediction

*Congregational Response The Faith We Sing, 2080

“All I Need is You”

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 Linda Dent Mitchell

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Acolytes: Harrison Stancliff; Liturgist: Logan Marsh

Organist: Linda Dent Mitchell; Chancel Choir Director: Pat Day

Service Prayer Partners: Sandy Tull

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God, and in celebration

of their birthdays, by Don & Kathy Stapleson.

The Scripture LessonsPhilippians 4: 5-7 (NIV)

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious

about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with

thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,

which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your

minds in Christ Jesus.

Church CalendarSunday, October 20 - Laity Sunday

8:30a Café Worship - Reception of New Members (FH2)

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

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary) - Reception of New Members

6:00p Financial Peace University (FH2)

6:30p Youth Group (YR)

Monday, October 21

11:00a Church Staff Meeting

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

6:00p BSA Troop 1814 Meeting (FH1)

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

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

Tuesday, October 22

10:00a UMW Book Club (Parlor)

6:00p Creative Circle Mtg. (Rm. 104)

6:00p Women's Emmaus Group (Parlor)

6:00p Men's Emmaus Reunion Group

7:30p Administrative Council Mtg. (FH2)

Wednesday, October 23

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

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

2:00p Food Pantry (Bowie Annex)

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

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

Thursday, October 24

6:00p Carillon Choir Practice (Sanctuary)

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

7:00p Preachers Pop Up Prayer

Friday, October 25

Saturday, October 26

Sunday, October 27 - Reformation Sunday

8:30a Café Worship (FH2)

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

11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

11:15a Kids Church (Rm. 423)

2:00p Blessing of the Animals ( Parking Lot)

5:30p Youth Trunk N Treat (Parking Lot)

6:00p Financial Peace University (FH2)

Monday, October 28

1:30p Red Cross Blood Drive (FH1)

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

6:00p Girl Scout Troop 1438 (Rm. 110)

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

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

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 SCOOPBLESSING 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.

FAIR TRADE COFFEE NEXT SUNDAY - The coffee cart will be open for business next week, and

chocolate bars have arrived! Stop by after either service to pick up Fair Trade coffee or chocolate. All

Fair Trade purchases support small farmers and half of all sales (now both chocolate and coffee) go

towards the Edelen family ministry of translating Bibles. See you Oct. 27 for Fair Trade items!

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - Look for the hungry little cow in Fellowship Hall 2 during the Café

Service, and later in the lobby after the 11:00 AM service. She needs to be fed - and she only eats

money. She wants to get fat and sassy to support "Help for Pets" a local organization that provides

seniors and others who cannot afford to take care of their pets with food, and other necessary supplies

so that they can keep their beloved animals at home. But she's more than that. She's also the key to

watching our Pastor kiss a real cow at our October 27th Blessing of the Animals event. She's promised

to do it if we can raise $1,000.00 for "Help for pets". Drop your donations in this Sunday, and bring

your friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers along with their animals to receive a blessing on

October 27. See our website for more details. You can also donate to "kiss the cow" through our

online giving service.

TRUNK N TREAT - Trunk N Treat is coming up on Sunday October 27. Please join us for this fun

evening of being present in the community! Families are invited to come collect goodies between 5:30

- 7:00 pm. We need lots of cars to pop a trunk and pass out goodies! Plan to arrive at 5:00 to set up,

kids can still go car to car even if they park and help pass out goodies. This is a community event so

invite your neighbors, friends and family! We have had about 125- 150 kids come through in the past,

so plan for about that number.

HARVEST DINNER - Our Annual Harvest Dinner will be held on Friday, November 1, from 4:30 - 7:30

in the Fellowship Hall. We need everyone's help to continue this successful fundraiser, so please invite

your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. The menu features ham, roast turkey, dressing,

mashed potatoes and gravy, candied sweet potatoes, green beans, kale, cranberries, rolls, drinks, and

dessert. Carry-out meals are available. Adult tickets are $20, children (aged 5 to 10) are $5.

Carry-out meals are $20. It takes a lot of hands to make this work, so if you can lend yours, it would

be appreciated. Please contact Bonnie Thompson at 240-298-5389 if you would like to help.

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 - Are you a crafter? Do you own your own business? Call the

church office, 301-934-2288 to get your application to rent space at our Holiday Craft Fair and Bake

Sale scheduled for Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 AM. We are asking for 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.

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP) - 2020 interest? Yes, it seems like we just got back. But, we

can begin reserving space for summer 2020 trips on Sept. 16. Please reply to John Carns (text/cell -

301.848.0060 or e-mail - carns@comcast.net ) to let him know which trip (High School or Middle

School) and how many folks might be interested. We just need an approximate head count for now.

You can also connect with John if you have any questions.

COUNTDOWN FOR CHILDREN - The Countdown for Children ages 4 and up has begun. If your child

likes to sing or play an instrument (or even if you just want to have fun with other kids and teens your

age), please consider joining the Cherub Choir and Crimson Angels. , if you needed a little more

incentive to join us, there is a direct connection between participating in music activities (beyond

simply listening with headphones) is shown to improve academic performance and achievement.

Cherub Choir is for those who are 4 years old and some elementary school. Crimson Angels is for older

children to include middle and high school. There also are options for specialty groups for solos,

duets, and targeted performances. Beginning September 18, choirs meet every Wednesday from 7

p.m. until 7:45 p.m. in the downstairs music room. Check out past music performances at

www.laplataumc.org/media (we are at the bottom of the page). We love and welcome children of all

ages, backgrounds and faiths. For more details, email: jdls712@comcast.net.

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 thefollowing items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears, mandarin oranges, applesauce, (no peeloff cups please), pasta meal bags, baked beans, soups, children's juice boxes, snack items forkids (individual wrapped cookies, cheese crackers etc.). You may place your donated items inthe Food Donation Box in the front entrance. Pet food donations are always appreciated. Youcan also make monetary donations, just write "Food Pantry" in the memo line of your check, orgive online.

Our Prayer ListPlease pray:

For our friends and family who have medical issuesJeff Bennett

Tom Berry

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

Dorothy Jackson

Larry Johnson

Christina Kingsbury

Sarah Marsh

Donna McKenzie

Ed McKenzie

Renee Nash

Lt. Col. Mark Owens

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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La Plata Umc

3 Port Tobacco Road

La Plata, Maryland 20646-2824

Office: 301-934-2288

Email: laplataumc@gmail.com

On the web: www.laplataumc.org

Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl cell: 240-217-6369

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