Quotes for Reflection: -We Listen for Gods Word- PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORDS PRAYER

We would like a church that again asserts that TORAH
God, not nations, rules the world,
that the boundaries of God's kingdom
transcend those of Caesar,
and that the main political task of the church
is the formation of people who see clearly
the cost of discipleship and are willing to pay the price.
Deuteronomy 10:12-20 DISTRIBUTION OF PLEDGE CARDS
So now Israel, what do you think God expects from you? Just
HYMN Take My Life and Let It Be UMH 399
this: Live in God's presence in holy reverence, follow the road
set out for you, love and serve God, with everything you have
CONSECRATING OUR PLEDGES & DOXOLOGY
in you, obey the commandments and regulations of God that
Im commanding you todaylive a good life.

Stanley Hauerwas
-We Gather as Gods People-
GATHERING My Hope Is Built
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Holy One, you call us to live,
to live in Christ and through Christ.
People: Move in us now, Lord!
Look around you: Everything you see is Godsthe heavens
above and beyond, the Earth, and everything on it. But it was -We Are Sent Into Gods World-
your ancestors who God fell in love with; he picked their
childrenthats you!out of all the other peoples. Thats ANNOUNCEMENTS
where we are right now. So cut away the thick calluses from
UMH 368 your heart and stop being so willfully hardheaded. God, your BENEDICTION
God, is the God of all gods, the Master of all masters, a God
immense and powerful and awesome. The Lord doesnt play RESPONSE Shalom to You UMH 666
favorites, takes no bribes, makes sure orphans and widows are
treated fairly, takes loving care of foreigners by seeing that
they get food and clothing.

Leader: Holy Breath of Life, you invite us to live
richly and abundantly in love.
People: Move in us now, Lord!
Leader: Holy Forgiving Grace,
your love makes all things possible.
People: Move in us now, Lord!
Leader: In our commitment to the Body of Christ,
we find meaning and yield spiritual fruit.
People: Move in us now, Lord!
Leader: So move in us now, Lord;
help us to live in your creation, love in your grace,
and dance in the movement of your Spirit. Amen.
SPIRITUALS Over My Head
Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
PASSING THE PEACE
YOUNG PEOPLES MESSAGE
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You must treat foreigners with the same loving care
remember, you were once foreigners in Egypt.
Reverently respect and serve God, hold tight to the Lord,
back up your promises with the authority of God's name.
WRITINGS Joshua 24:1, 14-15
Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and Announcements
summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of
Israel; and they presented themselves before God. Fundraising Event for Stephanie Lowe-Roberge who waiting
for a double lung transplant. November 25 from 9-3 pm at Holy
Now therefore revere the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and
Family Campus Community Center, 4 Prospect Street, Essex
in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served
Junction. Vendor craft sale event.
beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. Now if you
FWS 2148 are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will
Food Shelf Needs: Spaghetti Sauce, Peanut Butter, Mac &
FWS 2153 serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region
Cheese, Canned Fruit
beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land
you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve
Prayer Cards are available on the narthex table-if you know
the Lord.
someone who you think would like to know we are thinking and
praying for them.

OPENING TO GOD Psalm 30 UMH 848 -We Respond to Gods Word- Cards & Calls: The following church members, who can no
On the afternoon of May 24, 1738, John Wesley listened longer get out, would appreciate a card or a call - Grace Naylor,
REFLECTION Resident Aliens Anne Kennison (new address: sticky labels with her new address
earnestly to the singing of (the 130th Psalm) by the choir of
available on Heidis desk), Gloria McKeen, Mary Willard, Norma
St. Paul's Cathedral, London. That evening, at Aldersgate, his Strickland, Nancy Bartlett.
heart was strangely warmed, and Methodism was born. HYMN In Christ There Is No East or West UMH 548
 Essex Eats Out Schedule Here are people, places, & concerns folk have recently lifted up.
Nov 17 - St James Nov 24 - EUMC Dec 1 - 1st Cong. Please keep them in your prayers at home.

Compassion 9:
Please call or email the church office to add to the prayer list.
Dec 8 - Holy Family Dec 15 - St James Dec 22 - EUMC
Ongoing Prayers Ongoing Prayers, cont.
Tim Matthew C.
Birthdays & Anniversaries Lenore Brenda
November 13 - Robin Dawson
November 15 - Larry Holmes
Michael Parker
Ralph & LeeAnn
Keenan
Elissa & Leif
Mary-Ann Paris
Greg
Resident Aliens
Arlitha Paula DeMichele
Calendar Callie
Grace Naylor
Tue, 14 Nov: Tuesday Office Hours: Anne Kennison
Nest Coffee, Five Corners, 10am - noon Lifted Up Last Sunday
Church Office noon-2:00pm Gloria McKeen Donna - Nancy Bartlett & family on the
Mary Willard passing of John.
Mansfield Place Bible Study 2:00pm Norma Strickland All those who helped restore power after
John & Nancy Bartlett the storm
Wed, 15 Nov: WoWW Widows Group, Essex Grill in Essex
Junction, 11:30 am Judy & Diezela Jeff, newly diagnosed with diabetes
Thu, 16 Nov: Food Shelf Set Up, Lutheran Church, 6:30 pm

Wed-Fri, 15-17 Nov: Pastor Mitch will be at The Ripple Effect:

a continuing education event in MA. He is
available by cell phone for emergencies.
Fri, 17 Nov: Faith on Tap at MacGillicuddy's Five Corners in
Essex Junction, 6-8 pm.

Sat, 18 Nov: Food Shelf Distribution, Lutheran Church, 9 am

Lots of helpers needed for Holiday distribution!

Mon, 20 Nov: Monday Companions: Read Intro and Ch 7-8 of

The Year of Small Things at Eves home, 7:00 pm.

Tue, 21 Nov: Trustees, 7 pm

Fri, 24 Nov: Essex Eats Out at Essex UMC, 5:30 pm
Essex Center United Methodist Church
Tue, 28 Nov: Annual Church Conference with the District essex_umc@comcast.net tel. 878-8304 painting by Terry Hummel
Superintendent 7:00 pm www.essexumc.com
Ministers: the entire congregation Lay Leader: Joshua Knox
Sun, 3 Dec: Advent Begins Equipping Pastor: Rev. V. Mitchell Hay
cell tel. 881-3268 (feel free to call) mitchellhay@comcast.net
Baby Shower for Johnsen Family Office Manager: Heidi Evans
Organ: Kathryn Parker Piano: June Packard
Guitar: Richard Randazzo Song Leader: Dana LaClair
Projection: Sam Evans, Bob McLane
Greeters - Sally Jablonski Essex Center United Methodist Church
Ushers - Jeremy LaClair, Vickie Casazza, Clare Noble
12 Nov 2017 23rd Sunday After Pentecost