September 1, 2013 15th Sunday after Pentecost

Preparation for Worship: God called herdsmen to be patriarchs, farmers to be prophets. He called a peasant girl to be the mother of the Savior and fishermen to be disciples. He calls uswhoever we are and whatever our livelihoodto be lights. Ushers: September Ushers: October

**A Mission Moment**

GIVING AND RECEIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS When we have eaten, our fill and have built fine houses and live in them, when our holdings have multiplied and our silver and gold overflows, do not exalt yourself forgetting the Lord your God as we present our TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Please take a moment to fill out a Prayer Request Card, located in the pews, they will be collected with the offerings.

Ginger Mangel & Barb Schneider Larry & Sue Tim & Rhonda Brown Margaret Millholen & Mary Ann Brown

Offertory: Heavenly Sunlight *Offertory Response # 95 UMH Offertory Prayer JOYS AND CONCERNS Reading of prayer request cards Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer Lords Prayer Special Music: Praise Him! Praise Him! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 5:13-16 Morning Message: Work! A gift from God. * Closing Hymn: #361 UMH Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me Benediction Postlude *Please stand if you are able to do so*

Nursery Available: (see any usher for assistance)

Todays Worship Leaders: Acolyte, Natalie Klingler Organist / Pianist, Vi Smith Choir Director, Aldene Henderson Lay Leader, Frank Smith Pastor, Rev. Don Russell

Prelude: Walk In The Light Bringing the Light

As you listen to the prelude music this morning may it help prepare your heart and mind to worship The Lord.

Call to Worship * Hymn # 585 UMH This Little Light of Mine Welcome and Announcements *OPENING PRAISE AND PRAYER (Screen) Hymnals are available in the Narthex for anyone interested in having the music to sing along during the praise & prayer time. The ushers will also have copies of todays music if you would like a copy just ask them. Holy Is The Lord 3028 Step By Step 3004 In Christ Alone 3105 Opening Prayer # 898 UMH Three-fold Amen Passing the Peace of Christ

Flowers on the altar this morning are given by: Mary Ann Brown in Honor of All Caregivers Wayne & Norma Cubbon in Honor of sister, Kay Heidlers 82nd Birthday

Chloe C. (3), Pauline S. (3), Joe (3), Lojek Family (3)

Pleasantville United Methodist Church

Who are unable to attend on a weekly basis: Joan Russell, Alva Brady, Holly Metzger, Florence Gustafson, Mabel Rumbaugh, Janet Atkins, Sally Patterson, Francis McIntyre, Millie Weber, Mary Brady, Ruth Copley THIS WEEK Monday: No Trustees Meeting due to Labor Day Tuesday: Bible Study Resumes @ 10AM in the Meeting Room LAST DAY FOR SHOE COLLECTION!!! Council Meeting @ 7:30PM LOOKING AHEAD September 8th: Grandparents Day*** Please bring in photos to Natalie Klingler we are collecting them in the office.*** September 15th: Church/ Charge Conference @ 3PM @ Diamond UMC October 6th: Communion October 16th: 2nd Harvest @ Noon October 18th & 19th : Ladies Conference @ T Free Church October 24th: Trunk or Treat 6pm 7:30pm

102 Merrick Street Office: 814-589-7385 e-mail: pleasantvilleumc@zoominternet.net Pastor: Rev. Donald Russell Cell: 814-758-4581 e-mail: dlr4jc@yahoo.com