Gary United Methodist Church
Last Sunday after Pentecost
November 26, 2017 9:00 & 11:00 AM
*Please stand as you are able.
Congregation reads bold print.
Congregational song books are the hard cover Hymnal and the smaller flexible book,
The Faith We Sing, both found in the pew racks.
Prelude Christum wir sollen loben schon Healey Willan
(We should praise Christ highly)
Mission and Ministry at Gary Church
Introit We Gather Together, KREMSER arr. Robert Vandall Leah Austin and Bill Phemister, piano duet
*Call to Worship
Know that the Holy One is God.
We are God’s people.
Worship the Holy One with gladness;
come into God’s presence with singing.
Enter God’s gates with thanksgiving, and God’s courts with praise.
Make a joyful noise!
For God is good; God’s steadfast love endures forever, and God’s
faithfulness to all generations.
Let us worship with thanks and joy! Let us praise God in song
and word and prayer!
*Hymn All Creatures of Our God and King 62 (Stanzas 1, 5, and 7)
Opening Prayer
Glorious God, enlighten our eyes to behold the hope to which we
are called and the richness of our glorious inheritance in Christ,
our Shepherd. Reveal your ways to us and help us understand our
actions, that we might bring your light to the world in all we say and
in all that we do. Bless this church with unity and strength that it
may be Christ for the world, who rescues the perishing and reclaims
the lost and scattered. Amen.†
*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise God all creatures here below;
praise God above ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Hymn Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service 581 (Stanzas 1, 2, and 3)
*Benediction
*Postlude Nun danket alle Gott Sigfried Karg-Elert
(Now thank we all our God)
†From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2017. © 2016 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission.
Scripture Lesson Ephesians 1:15–23 Pew Bible p. 976
*Matthew 25:31–46 p. 831
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Readers: Holly Trueblood (9:00), Sharon Blanchard (11:00)
*Hymn of Faith There’s a Spirit in the Air 192 (Stanzas 1, 3, and 5)
(9:00) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 5 are invited to come forward during the
hymn. After the Children’s Time, Preschool 3’s–Grade 5 may follow their leaders
downstairs for Advent Creations.
(11:00) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service.
Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers.
Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs. from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the lower level.
Children’s Time (9:00) Carey Bebar
Sermon “Seeing Jesus” Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson
Pastoral Prayer
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 trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings
(9:00) Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart Henry Smith
Bill Phemister, piano arr. Jan Sanborn
(11:00) Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach
Chancel Choir arr. Bryceson Treharne
Jesu, joy of man's desiring, holy wisdom, love most bright; drawn by Thee, our souls
aspiring soar to uncreated light. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned, with the
fire of life impassioned, striving still to truth unknown, soaring, dying ‘round Thy
throne. Through the way where hope is guiding, hark, what peaceful music rings;
where the flock, in Thee confiding, drink of joy from deathless springs. Theirs
is beauty's fairest pleasure; theirs is wisdom's holiest treasure. Thou dost ever lead
Thine own in the love of joys unknown. ~ British Poet Laureate, Robert Bridges
Gary United Methodist Church
— Affiliated with Winfield Community United Methodist Church —
224 N. Main, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 668-3100 / Fax: (630) 668-8279
Email: [email protected] Website: www.garychurch.org
Welcome Guests!
We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We invite you to complete the Welcome
Card in the pew pocket and stop by the Welcome Desk on the main level outside the west
Sanctuary entrance to receive a gift and more information about our ministries.
Hearing aid devices are available (including the neck loop for telecoil programs). Large print
song sheets are also available. Please see an usher for assistance.
Next Week’s Lectionary Readings
We invite you to include the lectionary readings in your devotion times. Readings for next
week are Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19, I Corinthians 1:3-9, and Mark 13:24-37.
Today is United Methodist Student Day
Your gifts today on this UMC church-wide Special Sunday provide more students access to
scholarships and loans they need. Use the envelope in the bulletin to donate.
Youth Ministries
Gary Youth Serve Sunday: Dec. 3 from 3–4 p.m. at Brighton Gardens. Come connect with
seniors as we play Bingo.
Gary Youth Midweek will resume on Dec. 6 from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Activity Center.
Opportunities at Gary Church
The Lunchtime Literary Group will meet on Nov. 28 at 12 p.m. in Commons A to discuss
Monticello by Sally Cabat Gunning. Pack a lunch and join the discussion.
Praise Service: Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. in Winfield’s Sanctuary. Following the service there will be
an optional dinner and fellowship time at a local restaurant. All are welcome to attend.
The Lunch Group will meet on Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. in Gary’s Commons. Pizza will be
provided. Bring a dish to share. Cost: $2 per person.
Please Note
College Care Package Notes: Be sure to stop in the Commons between services to write an
encouraging note to our college students. The notes will be added to the care packages that will
be mailed out to our students in time for finals.
2017 Church Conference: Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. This annual meeting with our
District Superintendent, Rev. Dick Wisdom, is open to all in the church.
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Vets is collecting $25 gift cards for veterans this holiday
season. Cards from grocery stores and “big box” stores are appreciated. Cards may be brought
to the Church Office no later than Dec. 17.
Burning Bush Art Gallery—An Outreach of Gary Church
Now Showing: Karma through Dec. 17. This show features local artists, poets, and musicians.
Artists’ Reception: Dec. 3 from 1-4 p.m.
Acorn Coffeehouse presents the Bittersweet Christmas Band: on Dec. 9 at 8 pm. Doors open
at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. February Sky joins forces with Kate Early and Margaret Nelson for a
show that presents every possible perspective on the holiday season, from the reverent to the
ridiculous. Reservations encouraged at acorncoffeehouse.com
For more information visit www.garychurch.org or the Chimes newsletter
Congregational Care
Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week.
Jan Adair, Richard Boyd, Meridith Brand, Charlie Castino, JoAnne Chase, Jim & Carol
Eaton, Jackie Fritz, Anna Gorski, Barbara Heeley, Pat Hill, Judy Jay, Rod Irey, Ivan Kane,
Mary Louise Lewis, Dan Meeks, Jeff Nankervis, Josh Rozwat, Lenna Siens, Roger & Jan
Sutfin, Jim Trieschmann, Jack & Shirley Williamson
Our Sympathy to
Rita Coake on the death of her sister-in-law, Jean Coake, on Nov. 18.
Today’s Altar Flowers are given by
Casey, Judy, Andrew, Derek, and Mackenzie Webb in memory of Al Milbratz and in honor
of his first “beautiful birthday in heaven” which he sang about every year in a song learned
in Sunday School
Serving Today
9:00 a.m. Service Greeters Bud & Melissa Wheaton, Keith & Terri Nystrom,
Gary’s Scouting Ministry
Welcome Desk Penny Gillen, Phyllis Geyer, Beverly Bassler
Acolytes Melanie Kurtz, Caitlin Johnson
Ushers Chuck Miller, Paul Calderwood, Sam Calderwood, Joe Davisson,
David Plate, Dick Raber, Lisa Rozwat
11:00 a.m. Service
Greeters Tim & Olivia Wealton, Rob, Rowena, Emily & Melissa Hansen
Welcome Desk Don & Shelley Kenyon
Acolytes Rowan Smith, Sam Cary
Ushers Bob Hawkins, Bill Austin, Michael Graves, Doug & Tammy Halenza,
George King
Musicians: Dr. Lance J. Peeler (organ, piano), Jennifer Whiting (Chancel Choir)
Sound Technicians: Kevin Carlson, Phil Johnson, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Tony
Venezia
Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce
Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Dr. Lance J. Peeler, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac,
Becky Lemna, Pam Keller, Shelley Bornstein, Rebecca Roell, Dave Brewer, Deb Hafner,
Mike Capra
Mission Statement
Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior
Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents
Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love
Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ
Proclaim God's grace and Good News
