Bulletin for November 25

“Making a Difference in Jesus Name!”

Otisville – Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church

November 25, 2018

8:30am, 9:30am, & 11:00am

Church Office 386-3851, Email: OtisvillePres@hvc.rr.com

Cell Phones and Tablets Welcome

Don’t forget to silence your phones during worship. Thank You

Text-To-Give message “give” to (347) 830-7281!

Church app is at https://tithely.app.link/Otisville-Mt-Hope-Presbyterian-Church

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Prelude

Time of Silence

In this quiet moment, Jesus speak to me. Fill my heart with Thy love divine; Your power let me see.

Greeting

L: God is good!

P: All the time!

L: All the time!

P: God is good!

Hymn  225 Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Silent Prayer of Confession

Sung Response & Assurance of Pardon

“Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.”

Glory to the Father

“Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”

An Affirmation of Faith (unison)

This is the good news which we received, in which we stand and by which we are saved; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared to Mary, then to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses. We believe he is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end, he is our Lord and our God. Amen. 

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People

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.”

The Sacrament of Baptism

Anthem                                                                                              

Scripture                                                                    Luke 9:37-43

Sermon                                                                          “Heal Them”

Congregational Information

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes Dedication

The Offering – Text to Give at 347- 830-7281 | Online Giving

Offertory Prayer

Offertory                                                                                        

Sung Response

“We give Thee but Thine own, whate’er the gift may be. All that we have is Thine alone, a trust O Lord from Thee.”

The Peace

L    God sent the world his only Son. Since God loved us so much,
we too should love one another.

P:   Let us love one another, since love comes from God.

L:   The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

P:   (to each other) The Peace of Christ be with you.

HYMN  581 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Benediction

Sung Response

May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift your eyes and see his face, and his love forever. May the Lord, risen Lord, bless and keep you forever.

Postlude

“Making a Difference in Jesus Name!”

Sermon Series: Jesus & Faith!

11/25

Luke 9::37-43

Jesus & Faith: Heal Them Reign of Christ Sunday Kali Joe Jackson Baptism

12/02	Luke 21:25-36	First Sunday in Advent Messiah is Coming Communion Sunday
12/09	Luke 3:1-6	Second Sunday in Advent Elijah before Messiah Remembrance Sunday Annual Meeting
12/16	Luke 3:7-18	Third Sunday in Advent Messiah Values EMPOWERkids Christmas Pageant
12/23	Luke 1:39-45	Fourth Sunday in Advent Elizabeth & Mary Rachel Pierson & Namibia
12/24	5:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm	Christmas Eve Children’s Christmas Eve Candlelight 1 Christmas Eve Candlelight 2 Christmas Eve Communion Christmas Eve
12/30		Service of Carols and Readings

Today's Worship Details

·       Baptism: Kali Joe Jackson, daughter of Jeff & Katey Jackson.

·       Greeters: Ben & Candy Burnett

·       Readers: Tim Eisentraut, Candy Burnett

·       Flower dates: all of December. Flowers cost $25 per vase or $45 for 2!  Envelopes can be found in the back of the church or you can call the office to order.

·       Flowers today are given in honor of Margaret White-Jones’s mother Brenda for her 80^th birthday.

Nursery Care

·       There is Nursery Care at 8:30am, 9:30am & 11:00am worship!

CHURCH EVENTS THIS WEEK

Giving Through the App

·       If you would prefer to give by credit or debit card, or use an electronic bank transfer, giving through the church app and tithe.ly makes it easy. Once set up, you can give to any number of church funds, General Giving, Mission, Deacons, CROP Walk, OGH, etc. It can be set to automate your giving once a week, once a month, etc. Though there is a cost of 3%, you can choose to cover that cost and, you can set up a reminder to give!

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes

·       Sue Conklin reports that the congregation gave 59 shoe boxes to send all over the world! May God bless every child who receives one.

Live Streaming Worship (Facebook live)

·       We have been live streaming our 11:00am worship and have had 2000 visits! If you might be willing to help at 11am worship with sound or the live stream, see Elizabeth, Wendy, or John. The service is recorded. https://www.facebook.com/otisville.presbyterian/

 Annual Reports Due Today – November 25

·       Annual Reports are due to the office today!

Women's Health and Wellness – November 27

·       Tuesday, November 27th at 7pm for a talk called “Coping Skills: How to be OK even when things around you aren't OK”. Come learn some practical and realistic tips to keep you functioning at your best regardless of what's going on in your world.  

·       Facilitated by our own Kristen Moses - Westphal, LCSW

Sanctuary Decorating for Advent and Christmas – December 1

·       On Saturday at 9:30am we will decorate inside and out! Bows to fluff, wreaths, lights, and garland to hang and windows to trim. Lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches. 

Food, Friends, and Fellowship Cooks for Warming Station – Dec. 2

·       Sunday, December 2^nd, FFF will be cooking for the warming station in Port Jervis and then eating. Be at the church by 4-4:30 to work, 6:30pm to eat! RSVP Allison (845-386-4077, 914-850-6134 or emlee@hvc.rr.com) by Friday November 30^th! Thanks!

Remembrance Sunday – December 9

·       On Sunday, December 9, we will end our service with the lighting of candles at the 8:30 and 11:00 services. All are invited to come forth during the final hymn to light a candle for a loved one. It is a beautiful sight to see the lit candles and to know they represent so much love and hopefully offer some peace.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation – Dec. 9

·       Our Annual Meeting will be at 9:30am on Sunday morning!

·       In addition to voting on officers and the terms of call of the Pastor, we will also be voting on an amendment to the By Laws in order to allow meeting by electronics (Zoom, or Go to Meeting).

The Jesse Tree Gifts – December 9

·       The lists are available now! The gifts will need to be back by December 9th. Again, it will be: 1 hat, 1 pair of gloves, Scarf optional, 1 pair of pants, 1 shirt, 1 toy of $19.99 value.

·       There are 17 children this year 

Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt – December 15

·       Our first annual Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt will be on Saturday, December 15 at 7:00pm. Car will have four people in them, a driver, navigator, recorder and photographer, and the car will be given a list of Christmas displays they need to find and photograph within a prescribed time limit. Examples are: Nativity scene, but without baby Jesus yet (who doesn’t arrive until December 25, duh!)

·       If you have a car full, see Allison to sign up.

·       If you are on your own, or don’t have a car full, see Allison.

·       Sign up! Cookies and Hot Cocoa back at the church after.

EMPOWERkids Christmas Pageant – December 16

·       Our Annual Christmas Pageant will be at 9:30am.

Live Nativity – December 16

·       “Mary and Joseph and a sweet baby dear, Wiseman and Shepherds with animals near! Angeles nearby to tell of God's Glory, share with us all this Wonderful Story!” Come experience from 5-7pm what it might have been like to be in Bethlehem on that night so long ago! Refreshments will be served!

 Rachel Pierson & the Peace Corps. – December 23

·       Rachel will be here to tell us about the Peace Corps and her work in Namibia at 9:30am.

Get the Church app - TODAY

·       https://tithely.app.link/Otisville-Mt-Hope-Presbyterian-Church

Planned Giving

·       Ever thought of giving to the church through your will? You do have one, yes?! If you have a will, you can leave a gift to the church. Talk to your attorney. Your gift will enable the church to be the church and do what the church needs to do for years to come!

Can I get my baby baptized?

·       Anyone can get their child baptized simply by calling Jeff and arranging an appropriate date (usually not the first Sunday of the month because of Communion).  People who haven’t yet joined the church, can also arrange to join the church on that Sunday!

Brass Choir

·       Want to toot your own horn on Christmas Eve?
See John Goldsmith if you play a trumpet, trombone, French horn or tuba and would like to play during Advent and on Christmas Eve.

Church Snow Policy

·       Our snow policy is that services in even the craziest of weather will be held, but we advise you not to venture out if the conditions make your travel even the least bit hazardous. We would rather have you come safe and sound on another day than make a dangerous trip to church. If you need assistance, please call 386-3851.

Reminder from Our Treasurer

·       Feel free to hand in your pledges if forgotten to date, as well as a reminder that pledges aren't needed to be on the envelope system. If someone would like envelopes so they can get a year-end tax receipt please just put a note in the offering plate the next couple weeks. Envelopes will ready for distribution the Sunday of our annual meeting, December 9.