First Time @ Smithville Brethren?
Welcome, we are thrilled to have you as our guests today. Here is some information you will find helpful. First, there is a gift waiting for you at our welcome center in the main lobby. Please stop by so we can give it to you. Second, we would like you to know that we have two worship services here at Smithville Brethren. We have a 9:00 am service in the Sanctuary with a traditional feel and an 11:15 am service in the Fellowship Hall with a contemporary feel. Third, we believe that the responsibility to support the church financially rests upon the members and friends of this church and not on you, our guest. Please do not feel obligated to participate in the offering today. Fourth, we love children here at SBC so we have a nursery which is open for children from birth to two years old. You may bring your child to the lower level for either service and Sunday school. Our nursery is staffed by loving people who would enjoy caring for your child. If you desire to keep your child in the service, that is perfectly fine also. Fifth, during both services we also have Jr. church for children ages 3-6. Jr. church begins partway through the service and allows your child a chance to learn about God in a more age appropriate environment. Jr. church is located in the lower level, room #111. You will see a slide on the screen that tells when to send your child out for Jr. church.
Congregational Business Meeting
New Study for LFH class
The annual Congregational Business meeting will be held tonight at 6:30 pm. Information packets are available at the Ministry table.
Central Fire District Meal
On Tuesday, November 18 our church will be putting on an appreciation meal for the Central Fire District. Sign up at the Ministry table to help with set up, clean up or meal preparation. Children ages 7 & up Due to the subject of today’s message we have provided an optional time for children ages 7 years old and up. Children will be in the lower fellowship hall during the message. Friends Club Remember your last visit to the fire station? Come help us as we honor the firemen of Smithville and the Central Fire District. We will meet Sunday November 16 from 3:005:00 pm to work on a special gift for our firefighters and help with preparations for Tuesday’s dinner. Angel Food Ministry Angel Food Ministry brochure/order forms for November are available at the Angel Food Ministry table.
The Sunday school class meeting in the lower fellowship hall is concluding its study of “Jesus’ Parables.” Beginning Sun., Nov. 9, we will begin a video series on “Discovering the Bible”— a simple introduction to the Bible, what it is, how we got it, and how to use it. Rex McConahay will be teaching.
Painting helpers needed
Thanksgiving Dinner
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with the church family on Sunday November 9. We will have a special combined worship service at 10:30 am. (Note time changes below for Sun., Nov. 9 only.)
9:00 9:30 10:30 11:45
Fellowship time (coffee & donuts) Sunday school Worship service Thanksgiving meal
We are looking for volunteers to paint the first & second grade Sunday school room on Monday morning, Nov. 3, 9:3011:30 am and Thursday evening, Nov. 6, starting at 6:30 pm. Sign up sheet is located at the Ministry table in the upper hallway.
Operation Christmas Child
The church will be providing the turkey, dressing, rolls & butter, drink and table service. Sign up at the Ministry table to bring vegetable, salad, potato or dessert and number attending.
Silent Auction
As we celebrate the holidays, we count our blessings and enjoy giving gifts. The “All for India” Silent Auction will be held Sun., Nov. 9 during our Thanksgiving meal. There are 25 baskets and “one of a kind” items on display in the lower fellowship hall today. Sue McConahay will be available from 10-10:15 and 11-11:15 to assign bid #’s. On Nov. 9, the Silent Auction will take place in the upper foyer. There is a unique “twist” to this auction. Each basket will have a “surprise” hidden inside. Other items will have a “surprise” matching the item#. Come join the fun and support our Brethren missions in India.
Sunday, Nov. 2 6:30 Congregational Business meeting Wednesday, Nov. 5 5:00-6:30 Angel Food orders received 6:30-7:30 Bible study, lower fellowship hall 6:30-7:30 Blanket Ministry 6:30-7:30 Time of prayer, library 7:30 Choir practice Saturday, Nov. 8 10:00-12:00 Angel Food orders received 9:00 Bell choir practice Next Sunday, Nov. 9 11:45 Thanksgiving meal
Operation Christmas Child deadline has been extended to November 9, which means there is still one week left before the shoeboxes are due, so if you haven't yet picked up a shoebox, please consider doing so! We will be wrapping the shoeboxes after the Thanksgiving dinner next Sunday. We can use all the volunteers we can get! It's great fellowship time and it's for a worthy project, so please join us!
Prayer
Betsy West—Apostolic Nursing Home May Chittenden—Westview Manor George & Beulah Miller Olivia Carpenter Bertha Rudy—Maple Terrace, OrrVilla
ASSESSMENTS OF THE CHURCH “Homophobic”
Pianist: Geoffrey Zimmerly ▪ Organist: Phyllis Snyder
Conviction and Compassion Conviction
All people were created in the image of God.
Welcome & Announcements Prelude: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” Piano/Organ Duet *Invitation to Worship: From Psalm 9 (NLT) The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, For you, O Lord, have never abandoned anyone who searches for you. Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. *Song: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” pg. 33 Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4 (pew Bible page 1507) Ministry in Music: Bell Choir “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Prayer
(First-time guests, please do not feel obligated to give. Your presence with us today is gift enough.) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen (Children ages 3-6 dismissed to the back of the sanctuary and children ages 7 & up dismissed to lower fellowship hall.)
Genesis 1:27-28
All people have a problem with sin that imparts
all of who they are. Romans 3:23
Homosexual acts are sinful.
Leviticus 18:22,I Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 11:18-32
Homosexual acts are one of many sins.
Our Worship in Giving: Bell Choir “More Precious than Silver/Give Thanks Medley” *Doxology
I Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 11:18-32
Compassion
*Song: “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” pg. 309 vs. 1,2,4
Pray Read on the subject Stop the jokes Serve
Message: “Assessments of the Church: Homophobic” *Song: “Grace Greater than Our Sin” pg. 344 vs. 1,2 *Closing Prayer & *Response: “A Perfect Heart’” pg. 70 Bless the Lord who reigns in beauty; Bless the Lord who reigns in wisdom and with pow’r. Bless the Lord who reigns my life with so much love, He can make a perfect heart. *If able, please stand —————————————————————————Flowers on the communion table today are given by Norm & Linda Ream in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary.
November 2, 2008