September 15, 2013 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Preparation for Worship: Come before the Lord this morning sharing your difficulties with him, celebrating with him in your victories, and counseling with him in your perplexitiesHe is a God of both mercy and power. Praise Him!
Ushers: September
Ginger Mangel & Barb Schneider Tim & Rhonda Brown

**A Mission Moment**

GIVING AND RECEIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Let us give with both knowledge and faith; knowledge that our causes are trustworthy and good, and faith that Gods spirit will accompany each gift 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.

Ushers: October
Larry & Sue Margaret Millholen & Mary Ann Brown

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: Breathe On Me Breath Of God Bringing the Light
As you listen to the prelude music this morning may it help prepare your heart and mind to worship The Lord.

Offertory: I Surrender All *Offertory Response # 95 UMH Offertory Prayer JOYS AND CONCERNS Reading of prayer request cards Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer Lords Prayer Special Music Video Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 4:10-12, 22-28 Morning Message: Foolish? * Closing Hymn: #246 UMH Joy to the World Benediction Postlude *Please stand if you are able to do so

Call to Worship One: Come, lets count the cost of our discipleship. All: Cost? We thought grace was free! One: Grace is free. Discipleship is expensive. All: What will it cost us? Friends? Money? Position? One: It will cost us everythingbut it gives us life, eternal and abundant. All: Count me in! * Hymn # 399 UMH Take My Life, and Let It Be 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.

Here I am to Worship3177 Still3134 Hosanna3188

Opening Prayer # 898 UMH Three-fold Amen Passing the Peace of Christ

Flowers on the altar this morning are given by: Darlene Watson in Memory of Dan Watson

Jacob & Sandy H.(1), Jon R.(1), Greg P. (2), Wilbur (2), Jeff H.(2), David(2), Chip(2), Jean(2),

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, Colleen Weekley THIS WEEK Today: Church/ Charge Conference @ 3PM @ Diamond UMC Tuesday: Bible Study @ 10AM in the Meeting Room Thursday: 2nd Harvest @ Noon Sign up sheets in Narthex LOOKING AHEAD 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