Dear Members and Friends of Waterville United Methodist Church,
The Special Church Conference was held after Worship Service on Sunday, September 16 to vote on the New Building Design. The vote was 77-Yes; 2-No, and 7-Abstain. We praise the Lord for his guidance during this time. Watch for details on the next steps in the coming weeks.
WORSHIP SERVICE THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM:
The Gathering of God’s People
Welcome
Prelude – Exalted Medley – He Is Exalted & We Will Glorify – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Invocation
Song of Worship – One Thing Remains – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KXsMCJgBQ
Children’s Moment
Anthem – Softly and Tenderly – Sanctuary Choir
Sharing of God’s Tithes and Offerings
Offertory – I Will Enter His Gates with This Is The Day – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Doxology
Offertory and Dedication Prayer
Prayers of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture – Genesis 15:1-6
Sermon – God’s Everlasting Covenant – Pastor Mike
Closing Hymn – Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - #133
Benediction
Postlude – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God – Olga Topuzova-Meade
Liturgist – Nadia Taylor
Counters – Doug Smith & Larry Sheridan
PRAYER AND PRAISES
Amy’s Mom – peace and comfort as well as safe travels for Amy who is going to Connecticut to visit her
Tracy Sigler, cousin of Char Monroe – upcoming surgery
Alex Simpson, co-worker of Christie Wielgopolski
Bonne Spychalski
Jennifer Ward – recovering from surgery
Praises for Sophie Carter
Praises for Alexis Reihing
We will have 21 Welcome A Neighbor bags this Sunday. Please plan to take 1 or 2 to a new neighbor!
Waterville Primary Families is our September Mission Focus. The last Sunday in the month is Mission Jar Sunday!
THIS WEEKEND! Look us up at the Roche de Boeuf Festival tomorrow, Saturday, September 22!
QUILTING MINISTRY - Tuesday, September 25 at 10:30 am meet in the Fireside Room.
YOUTH OUTREACH -
The youth will be participating in a community outreach event on October 21 at Sunshine Children’s Home. They will be handing out candy to the residents and the public as a part of their Spooky Boardwalk. Please consider donating a bag of candy for this event. Candy will be collected through October 21. There will be a collection box by the community room.
An Interesting DVD Available for Borrowing!
A DVD, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, featuring Nabeel Qureshi, a former Muslim, who became a fervent Christian, is available for anyone to borrow. This DVD is the powerful story of the clash between Islam and Christianity and the peace Qureshi found in Jesus. Contact Cindy Box at 419-877-5031 or Delores Young at 419-878-8238 if you are interested in borrowing it.
Sandy Clark, Secretary