PRAYERS FOR OTHERS Prayer requests are updated each week from the prayer requests and praises received on
the Connection Cards.
Katherine (treatment) Aaron (strength) Clark (test results) Tim, Lee, Susan (healing) Matt (healing) Ellen, Ralph, Norm (healing) Pastor Dougherty (healing) Bolan Family (praise/jobs) Jackie (healing) All those with depression Katryn Dougherty (advent
study/church unity) Howard (peace heart and
mind) Susan Fraunberber
(grandsons) Bill Traywick (treatment) Mary Gerger (health) Sarah Gerger (praise God) Anthony Singer (health) Catherine Plattenburg (health) Kayla Singer (stomach
problems) All those grieving All those with health problems Erick (praise he is home) Josephine and Andrew
(health) John Myra (recovery) Allan Schmid (recovery) Youth Leadership at Reeders Joanne Palmer (health
grandbaby) Cindy Smart (direction/
protection) Judy, Joh, Bob, Carol Steph & Kevin (strength) Taylor Weinman (new job) Sue Wright (border issues/
God’s will) Taylor (salvation)
—Use these in your home devotions —
OCC POSTAGE
COLLECTION
TO DATE:
$1,365.00
Goal: 291 Boxes X $9= $2,619
To contribute to postage costs, you can place your contribution in an offering envelope and mark it “OCC Mailing” or see Leigh Frailey.
Order your
poinsettia’s
TODAY -
LAST DAY
TO ORDER
December 6th at 7:00 PM “Reach Out In Harmony”
Reminder: “Mitten Tree” collection. Please bring hats, gloves and scarves for the tree. Also, if you have mite boxes for Simson House, please bring those along too.
Reeders United Methodist Church We are a faith-based community introducing
people to Jesus Christ and helping them become fully devoted followers of Him.
Worshiping the Lord December 2, 2018— 10:30 a.m.
indicates standing in posture or heart as able
Opening Prayer
Greater Love Connection Mike Frailey 1 Chronicles 22:14-16
Welcome & Ministry Highlights
Praise Choir: Hymn Of Joy CCLI: 7050420
(Families enjoy worshiping together this morning. Children’s and Junior Church resume next Sunday)
God’s People Pray Together Ushers will collect our offering during the first song.
Praise Choir: Christmas Offering CCLI: 7005509
Doxology Ushers bring forth the collection.
Offering Prayer
Children’s Time: Jesus Is Born Yvonne Rispoli
(Luke 2: 1-20)
Message: A Carpenter Named Joseph Scripture: Matthew 13:54-56
Preparing Our Hearts For Communion
Praise Choir: Jesus Messiah CCLI: 5183443
The Sacrament Of Holy Communion
Praise Choir: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Hymn: 124
Sending Forth
Stop by the Media Booth for a CD of today’s message.
Reminder: Please silence your cell phones!!!
Youth Winter Retreat
Feb. 8th to 10th Mt. Gilead
Camp Grades: 3 to 12
Join us for sledding, crafts, games, entertainment, good food, and much more.
In order to determine if there are enough children interested to reserve the camp for the retreat in February, we are asking you to respond now.
Stop at the information table in the lobby and pick up an enrollment form. Put you form in the offering plate, or leave in the office mailbox.
Offerings Through Nov. 15
Other Income through Nov. 15
Expenses through Nov. 15
$126,574.00 $36,745.00 $163,645.00
MONTHLY COMMUNITY DINNER
December 8th 4 to 6 pm
Invite a friend or neighbor - anyone you know who could use a hot, home-cooked meal and some fellowship. Volunteers Needed - Please contact Sean Braddock if you can help, prepare, setup, serve or cleanup at [email protected] Or sign up on the fellowship pad in your pew.
The Elves will be out in full force to collect your Christmas Card greetings for your fellow believers
at Reeders. The bags are in the lobby. Each bag is labeled with the alphabet. Sort your cards by the fist letter of the last name and place in appropriate bag. Have all your cards in no later than Sunday, Dec. 16th. Sorted cards will be left on the table by Dec. 23rd for pickup. Have Fun!!! LOVE, Elves Marcy & Donna
PVEN in Urgent Need of Coats
PVEN has had many clients without winter coats. Their supply of coats is
gone. There is a greater need for adult men and women's coats in all sizes. It you have a gently used, warm, winter coat - in any size- that you are able to donate, please call PVEN at 570-992-3136 to make arrangements or see Jenn Herscap. PVEN accepts donations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 8:30am-noon and other hours by appointment. Hats, scarves, and gloves are also needed.
Reeders 2018 General Fund Report January 1 through November 15, 2018
First Time at Reeders? We are glad you are here! A few tips...
Please complete the Connection Card found in the program, including the prayer request section, and place it in the offering plate so we may lift you before God and pray for you this week.
Child Care is available in the nursery (infants thru Age 3).
Children’s & Junior church - resumes next week.
Relax in God’s presence. Feel encouraged to stand, sit, sing or meditate, lift up your hands or praise God out loud or in your heart.
Check our website for more information: www.ReedersChurch.org
— HOW TO CONNECT TO REEDERS —
You are invited to share your worship suggestions - email us at:
P.O. Box 187, Reeders, PA 18352 Office Email: [email protected] Office Phone: 570.629.1712 Website: www.ReedersChurch.org Shepherd Sean Dougherty
SERVING NEXT WEEK (December 9th)
GREATER LOVE: Kathy Andrews, Tracy Altemose, Deb Elmire, Lee Munch MEDIA TEAM: Lynda Bolan, Anna Crowley NURSERY: Leigh Frailey, Jan Toepert USHERS: John Frailey, Judie Gorden, Tim Rogers, Homer Hennings
THIS WEEK AT REEDERS Monday 10:00 am Women’s Bible Study
6:30 pm LBNS Board Meeting
Tuesday 7:00 pm Praise Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 4:00 pm AWANA Club Meeting
6:30 pm Advent Study—Joseph
Thursday 7:00 pm UMW - “Reach Out In Harmony”
Saturday 4-6 pm Community Dinner
/Reeders Church