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October 10, 2021 Online Worship
We Gather
Gathering Music & Chimes
Welcome Ministry Moments Introit “Amani Utupe” Simms (recorded in worship on Oct 3, 2021) Chancel Choir
We Praise God
Invitation to Worship
Leader: O God, you called us by name to come, and we respond with delight and gladness People: in joyful obedience, we come to worship our God. Leader: Rising out of the depths of despair, we gratefully gather for worship. People: In joyful hope, we come to worship our loving God. Leader: Our God has given us a new song of praise to sing to our Awesome God! People: In joyful trust, we come to worship our God. Amen.
*Hymn #140 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Children’s Time
Prayer of Confession Patient Lord, we find it easy to blame our circumstances or others - for the things which happen in our lives. We lose our patience and wonder why things didn’t happen differently, more quickly, or the way we wanted them to happen. Too often we want you to be a “magic” presence which will, with the wave of a wand, immediately cure our ills, give us success and happiness; but we don’t necessarily want to take responsibility for our attitudes and actions. Things happen which we didn’t plan for and events swirl around us over which we have no control. Forgive us Lord, when we are so busy placing blame that we don’t recognize your presence and love for us. Free us from placing our own desires first and foremost. Grant us your patience. Help us to see the many ways in which you are working in the world for peace and justice, and enable us to be part of that ministry. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Words of Assurance Be at peace. God has forgiven you and offered to you God’s healing love. Accept this free gift, for it is given for you through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Reflection on Offering
Offertory “All are Welcome at the Table” McDonald (recorded in worsip on Oct 3, 2021) Chancel Choir
Prayer of Dedication
Generous God, you have already given us all that we need. Help us trust your continued care, that we may share with others the abundance of your blessings. Strengthen us for service, and remind us of the great joy that awaits those who answer your call. Accept our gifts and give us new songs of praise as we celebrate the opportunity to be in ministry, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
We Share the Word
A Reading from the Psalms Psalm 40:1-4 A Reading from the New Testament Ephesians 4:1-6 Hymn #496 “Sweet Hour of Prayer” A Reading from the New Testament James 1:2-4; 5:7-8, 10-11 Sermon “9 Ways to be a Good Human: Wait for it…Patience” Pastor Lou Pastoral Prayer
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 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, forever. Amen.
We Respond to the Word
*Final Hymn #534 “Be Stil,l My Soul”
We are Sent Forth
*Benediction
*Chimes/Parting Music
*Stand as you are able
Hymn #140
“Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Refrain
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain
Psalm 40: 1-4
I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.
4 Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to
those who go astray after false gods.
Ephesians 4:1-6
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to
which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to maintain the unity of the
Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were
called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one
God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.
Hymn #496
“Sweet Hour of Prayer”
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
James 1:2-4; 5:7-8, 10-11
My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing
but joy, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; 4
and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete,
lacking in nothing.
7 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for
the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early
and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the
coming of the Lord is near.
10 As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke
in the name of the Lord. 11 Indeed we call blessed those who showed endurance.
You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the
Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
Hymn #534
“Be Still, My Soul”
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future, as in ages past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
the Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below.
Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Sundays at 8:30 a.m. - Online Worship Service Church of the Dunes’ online worship video is available by 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings on the church’s YouTube channel. There is a link to the channel at www.umcdunes.org/worship.
9:30 a.m. In-person Worship Service In-person worship services are held in the sanctuary. This worship service is also broadcast live over a low-power radio station that can be heard in the church parking lot. On arrival, find the designated parking area and tune to 99.7 FM.
Announcements
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY AND DISCUSSION GROUPS
Faith Linked discusses a variety of topics and current events from a faith-focused perspective. The discussion
begins at 10:40 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the Ryder Lounge on the main floor level of the church. Attend weekly or as your schedule allows. The facilitators are Bron and Barry Kram.
The new Living Love Even When We Disagree Bible study begins on Sunday, October 10 from 10:45 –
11:30 a.m. in rooms 13/14 on the lower level of the church. Passages of scripture will be explored each week. No need to sign up – drop in when your schedule allows. Jan Stuart is the facilitator.
BELLS OF GLORY BELL CHOIR – NO REHEARSAL ON OCTOBER 11 Bells of Glory rehearsal will not be held on Monday, October 11. Regular Monday evening rehearsals resume on
October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
ESTHER CIRCLE MEETING – OCTOBER 12
Esther Circle will meet on Tuesday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ryder Lounge on the main floor of the church. (Please note change in location.)
DUNESMEN MEETING – OCTOBER 12
The Dunesmen (United Methodist Men) will meet on Tuesday, October 12 at 6 p.m. in the Social Hall on the lower level of the church. There will be a light meal, a surprise guest speaker, and a short business meeting.
ESTIMATE OF GIVING CARDS – OCTOBER 17 RETURN DATE
A letter from the Stewardship Team, along with an estimate of giving card, was mailed to each member household near the end of September. If you did not receive this mailing and would like to, please contact the church office.
ROMEOS – RETIRED OLD MEN EATING OUT – OCTOBER 19
ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) meet for breakfast at Russ' Restaurant in Grand Haven on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. - October 19. All retired and non-retired men are welcome.
MONDAY BOOK GROUP – OCTOBER 25
The book for discussion in October is “News of the World’ by Paulette Jiles. To participate, please provide your own book, read it, and join the discussion on Monday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ryder Lounge at the church.
CHAIR YOGA CLASSES
Chair Yoga classes are offered two times each week in the Social Hall on the lower level of the church. There is a daytime class on Thursday mornings from 11 a.m. – noon, and a Monday evening class at 5:30 p.m. All adults are invited and welcome. A $1 donation per class is requested. Dress comfortably for gentle stretching exercises.
CROP HUNGER WALK THANK YOU AND UPDATE
Thanks for your wonderful support of the October 3 Tri-Cities Crop Hunger Walk. Seven Church of the Dunes walkers walked at the event and three more walkers participated online. So far, Church of the Dunes has contributed almost $2,000 and it’s not too late to add to this total. Contact Blair Miller or go online and search Tri-Cities Crop Hunger Walk. Team members Jill & Blair Miller and Bron Kram are listed on that website as members of Church of the Dunes’ online team.
Welcome
The United Methodist Church of the Dunes aspires to love as Jesus loved. We open our hearts, minds, and doors to all.
This congregation invites persons of all races, sexual orientations and gender identities, ages, abilities, and socio-economic status to participate fully in all aspects of the Christian life.
Praises, Prayers, and Thanks
PLEASE JOIN OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE PRAYING FOR Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, TN;
and Katherine Parker, Missionary.
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given in honor of Shiloh’s 1st birthday by Ashley& Michael Boersma.
THANK YOU to my church family for the cards and flowers for my birthday. Thanks as well for the cards, calls, and
afghan that helped me get through back surgery in late July. I live in the area without any family, so my church family has carried me through some rough spots. Donna Jean Lock
THANK YOU – SOCK IT TO ME SEPTEMBER
Thanks to your generosity, the United Methodist Women Sock it to Me September mission project was a wonderful success. Five hundred and eighty-four pairs of socks were donated. Thank you!
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
Oct 11 John Bartels Oct 12 Gwen Bartels, Bill Chappell Oct 13 Shiloh Boersma (1) Oct 14 Jerry Vandermolen (93) Oct 15 Jack Bosgraaaf, Jackson Miles (7), Lawrence Tindall Oct 16 Lola Abraham (14), Shirley Batchelder Oct 17 Gary Wiebenga
Giving and Attendance
Date/Week Of Offerings Received Weekly Average Year-to-Date
Weekly Budgeted
October 3 $8,565 $8,711 $9,385
To give by mail, please send offering to United Methodist Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Road, Grand Haven, MI 49417. To give online, visit https://umcdunes.org/give/.
Online worship: As of October 5, the October 3 online worship service had 63 views. Each “view” may include multiple
members of the same household watching together.
In-person worship: Attendance at October 3 in-person worship was 99.
Contact
www.umcdunes.org [email protected] (616) 842-7980
For emergencies and pastoral care: (231) 883-9806
Church office hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Staff are also available by email.
Facebook - log in and search for @UMCDunes
Instagram @churchofthedunes
SERVICE PARTICIPANTS Lou Grettenberger – Pastor Karyn Gillan – Liturgist Megan Horist – Music & Production Marna Jeffery – Organ & Keyboard Chancel Choir– Special Music
Church of the Dunes is a family of faith which seeks to: grow in God’s grace and love challenge and equip all members to be faithful disciples share the Good News demonstrate and reflect the love of God
Church office hours are Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For pastoral emergencies, please call Pastor Lou directly on his cellphone. For assistance call the office at 616-842-7980.
