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First Congregational

United Church of Christ

700 Poyntz Avenue telephone 785-537-7006 Manhattan, Kansas 66502 www.uccmanhattan.org The Rev. Caela Simmons Wood, Pastor The Rev. David Jones, Campus Pastor Alfred Cochran, Moderator Sandy Nelson, Administrative Assistant Tai Amri Spann-Wilson, Youth Ministry Robert Edwards, Mary Ellen Sutton, Organists Andria Anderson, Director of Children’s Ministries Nancy Holmes, Custodian Gretchen Lewis, Choir Director Dave Smit, Treasurer Joy Schell, Financial Secretary

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 9, 2016, at 10:45 a.m.

Welcome! If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we hope that you will find God’s

presence among us. Your presence with us enriches our vision of the Body of Christ, and we give thanks that you have joined us today. We hope you will sign the register pad when it is passed. Immediately following worship, refreshments are served at Fellowship Hour in Pioneer and Blachly Halls. Just exit the doors to the left of the pulpit and follow the crowd. Enjoy a cup of fair trade coffee. We look forward to greeting you there. If you have questions, please ask.

If you have special needs, please let one of the ushers know. Hearing assist devices,

wheelchairs, and walkers are available. The elevator provides access to all three floors of the building. Restrooms are located on each floor. Our lower level has wheelchair accessible, all gender restrooms. A diaper changing table is in the Nursery upstairs.

Children are welcome in worship (and we know they may need to wiggle!). If you'd prefer, we

do offer activities upstairs. Children ages 3 and under are welcome in the Nursery at any time. After the Word for Children, children 3 and up are invited to join us in the theater for Kids Worship - a worship service that mirrors our service in the Sanctuary. Please check out our website for information about Sunday School for children and adults at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays during the school year.

---- Assisting in Today’s Worship ---- Greeters: Carolyn Hodgson Reading Scripture: Rachel Whetstone

Word for Children: Kerri Keller Flowers: Martha Miller

Fellowship Hour: TBD Lawn Care: Rachel Martin

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Gathering in the presence of God

Gathering Music Tower Chimes

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude Mary Ellen Sutton “Lento, Opus 105, Set 2” Stanford

Called in God's Presence One: In deep gratitude we come to worship God. Many: We recognize God as the source of all goodness. One: All good gifts come from the Spirit of God: Many: love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, gentleness are all of God. One: We come with grateful hearts, not for things, but for who God is. Many: We gather to show our gratitude in song and prayer.

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Hymn 68 (The New Century Hymnal located in pew backs)

“God is Truly with Us” Wunderbarer König

Indicates all who are able, please stand.

Unison Prayer of Confession (inspired by Luke 17:11-19) O God, so often we take you for granted. We take for granted that you will answer our prayers, that you will heal us and make us whole. We take for granted that you love us. Forgive us for not appreciating your grace and presence in our lives. Help us to be more thankful. Give us faith to see you in everything and everyone around us, so that we may be truly grateful. (Silence is kept for individual reflection and confession) One: ...through Jesus Christ, our Ruler and Savior. Many: Amen.

Waiting for Water: Liturgy for The Easter Journey 2013

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Words of Assurance

One: God challenges us, and God encourages us. God confronts us, and God accepts us.

Many: God works wonders in our midst and gives us the eyes, the hearts, the souls to see such miracles.

One: God forgives us. God guides us through the wilderness ways. God leads us home.

Many: Our hearts are freed for thanksgiving and praise. We stand amazed at what God has done and continues to do. Thanks be to God! Amen.

Adapted from Thom Shuman

Exchanging the Peace

One: The peace of Christ be with you. Many: And also with you.

As a sign of our reconciliation, please greet those around you with words such as: “Peace be with you. / And also with you.”

Act of Praise (all join in singing Hymn #85)

“I Woke Up This Morning” I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus, Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus, Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus,

Hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah. Singing and praying with my mind stayed on Jesus, Singing and praying with my mind stayed on Jesus, Singing and praying with my mind stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah.

Listening for our Still-speaking God

Word for Children Kerri Keller If your child is going to the Nursery or Kids' Worship for the first time today, please fill

out a Child Information Card (located in the back of the pew) and deliver it to one of our

staff members upstairs.

Mission Moment: Stewardship Andrea Chamberlain

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The Word in Music Chancel Choir “Jesus is A-Listenin'” Donald Moore

Scripture Lesson Rachel Whetstone Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 (Old Testament page 693 in the pew Bible)

Luke 17:11-19 (New Testament page 76 in the pew Bible)

Sermon Rev. Caela Simmons Wood “Follow the Verbs”

Responding in hope and thanksgiving

Offertory Sentence Prefer to make an electronic contribution? Visit the Giving Station located in the back of

the Sanctuary to make a credit or debit card gift or set up recurring contributions from

your bank account.

MUSIC AT THE OFFERTORY “The goodness of the Lord endures continually” Psalm 52:1 Wagner

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heav’nly host: Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH You are invited to share your joy or concern aloud. If you would prefer to have

Caela read your prayer aloud, please use one of the cards located at the back of

the Sanctuary.

We respond: Merciful God....hear our prayer.

Each week, we hold a few of our members in prayer, working our way through the

entire membership over the course of a year. This week, we hold the following

people in prayer: Dale and Anne Stearns; Andrea, Brent, Anya, and Silas

Chamberlain.

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PRAYER OF JESUS (said in unison)

“Our Father” is the traditional way this prayer begins. For many, however, the

traditional language is a hindrance to the intimacy of their relationship with God.

You are invited to use whatever name for God you find most meaningful (Mother,

Father, Creator, God, Friend, etc,). Together, our names for God will create a

beautiful chorus reaching out to the Holy.

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Going Forth to be messengers of good news

Hymn 32 (The New Century Hymnal located in pew backs)

“God of the Sparrow God of the Whale” vv. 1-3, 6 Roeder

Charge and Benediction

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Congregational Choral Benediction (Sung two times) “Let Us Live in the Light”

“Let us Live in the Light” words and music by Barbara Hamm © 2002 Abingdon Press. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A710121.

First Congregational UCC, Manhattan—an Open and Affirming Congregation

In the spirit of love, openness, and inclusiveness we welcome persons of every race, culture,

nationality, age, family configuration, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or

mental ability, and socio-economic status to participate fully in all aspects of our church’s life

and ministry. –from Open and Affirming Statement adopted May 11, 2003

The Mission of First Congregational United Church of Christ is

To love and accept others unconditionally as God loves and accepts us, and

by example, to encourage others to do the same.

To challenge ourselves to grow spiritually through worship, education,

nurture, reflection, discussion, fellowship, and outreach.

To minister to others locally, nationally, and globally with the same fervor

as we minister to ourselves, through the sharing of our talents, gifts, and

resources.

We hold ourselves accountable before God for this mission statement.

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 10:45 a.m. Service of the Word 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hour 2:30 p.m. Disciple Bible Study, Andover Hall 6:00 p.m. Second Helping

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 5:00 p.m. AAUW meeting, Pioneer/Blachly Halls 5:15 p.m. Yoga, Andover Hall 6:45 p.m. Timeless A Cappella, Andover Hall 7:00 p.m. Asian Rural Institute presentation, Holywood Theater 7:30 p.m. MOA Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Art Room

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 6:30 p.m. Board of Christian Education meeting, Blachly Hall 7:00 p.m. Vitality and Outreach meeting, Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Turning Point AA meeting, Andover Hall

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 9:00 a.m. Ministry of the Decorative Scissors begins, Andover Hall 7:00 p.m. Taizé Service, Pioneer Hall 8:00 p.m. MOA Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Art Room

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 - OFFICE CLOSED 10:00 a.m. HCI Fundraiser until 6:30 p.m., Pioneer/Blachly Halls 7:30 p.m. MOA Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Art Room Kansas-Oklahoma Conference Annual Meeting, Wichita

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 10:00 a.m. HCI Fundraiser until 2:30 p.m., Pioneer/Blachly Halls 7:00 p.m. Ministry of the Decorative Scissors ends Kansas-Oklahoma Conference Annual Meeting, Wichita

NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages 10:45 a.m. Service of the Word 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hour 2:30 p.m. Disciple Bible Study, Andover Hall 6:00 p.m. Second Helping

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Ecumenical Campus Ministry at Kansas State University is a cooperative ministry supported by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the United Church of Christ, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). For more information on ECM’s activities and schedules, please visit us on Facebook (ECM at K-State) or at www.ksu.edu/ecm.

Welcoming Dinner -On Saturday, Oct. 29th we will gather together

people who are new and new-ish to the church for a Welcoming Dinner. This is a lovely evening of breaking bread and getting to know each other. Those who attend will be given an opportunity to ask questions about First Congregational and meet some of our long-time members. The event is hosted by our Board of Deacons. If you are new to the church and want an invitation to the dinner, please e-mail Pastor Caela (pastor@uccmanhattan.org). If you are interested in helping cook, serve, or clean, please contact Linda Thurston.

Upcoming Adult Sunday School

October 16 - November 6 at 9:30 a.m. Gayle Doll will lead a study of Mary Pipher's bestselling book Another Country: Navigating the Emotional Terrain of our Elders. This book by Mary Pipher (author of Reviving Ophelia) explores the way we connect with our elders. It is especially helpful in developing a conscious plan about how to manage relationships with our loved ones become more dependent, but also helps those of us who are aging to be aware of our role in relationships with those who are younger than we are. Pipher recommends learning "interdependence", claiming that the American way has been to promote independence to a fault. There are good lessons here for all of us. Gayle requests that participants read at least the introduction to the book before class begins on Oct. 16th. If you would like the church office to order a copy of the book for you, please let us know by Oct. 10th.

$hop $mart Grocery Certificates - It’s the easy way to make

a donation to the Church. Purchase your HyVee gift card after worship to use when you buy groceries. Buy them at face value, spend them like cash, and the church receives a donation.

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2016 Children's Christmas Pageant - I'm very excited to spend time

this Advent season preparing for the Christmas Pageant, when we will enjoy the gift of hearing the Good News from our youngest friends, who I've already seen are wise and compassionate storytellers! Starting November 6th, we will be practicing during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:30), while making time for a shorter Sunday School lesson too. Please be in touch if you have any questions or thoughts to share. -Andria Anderson, 719-369-5751, children@uccmanhattan.org

Visit from the Asian Rural Institute - Monday, Oct. 10th at

7pm in our theater (upstairs) - Come learn more about ARI, sustainable

agriculture, community building, and servant leadership from JB Hoover, Executive Director of American Friends of ARI and Rene Guilingen. ARI training focuses on sustainable agriculture through integrated organic farming techniques, community building, and servant leadership. It is community based and hands-on learning is emphasized in all areas. ARI's mission is to build an environmentally healthy, just and peaceful world in which each person can live to his or her fullest potential. ARI provides training for grassroots leaders in leadership, sustainable agriculture practices, and community development. Each year ARI invites 25 to 30 rural leaders of all ages, both men and women, from developing countries to its campus in northern Japan for a nine-month training program. Over the past 40 years, ARI has trained over 1300 rural leaders. If you are unable to make it on Monday night, a similar presentation will be offered on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7pm in the Meadowlark Hills Community Room. If you have questions about ARI or this event, please see Bill Pallett.

Spinet Piano Seeks New Home- I've lived in Kansas all my life (65+

years) and need a new home, preferably in this community where I like the climate. I look pretty nice and retain tune well - although whenever I am moved, my new family should have me tuned. My price is $100 and my new family must move me. (Moving cost in town to a location on ground level should be around $150.). Please call Judy Willlingham to come visit me and play my keys. I hope someone from my church family is interested!!

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Take time for Taizé

Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for Taizé Worship.

Taizé is a 30 minute service of singing, scripture, prayer and

silence based on the pattern of worship in use at the ecumenical

community at Taizé, France.

Indigenous Peoples Day at K-State, Monday, Oct. 10 - Our

Vitality Committee would like to encourage you to attend all or part of the Indigenous Peoples Day Conference at K-State. The free conference happens at the Staley School of Leadership Studies from 9am-4:30pm. Keynote speakers are Dr. Cornel Pewewardy (Comanche-Kiowa) and Dr. Jean Dennison (Osage). Our own Kerri Keller is also co-presenting a session. You can register online and see the full schedule at http://www.k-state.edu/indigenous-alliance. There are also evening "celebration" activities (free BBQ, handgame, round dance) from 5:30-7:30pm in the Leadership Studies Ampitheater.

Lou Douglas Lecture: Anti-Racism Educator Tim Wise,

Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:00pm in the Union Grand Ballroom -

Our congregation will be one of the local organizations tabling at this event. The Vitality Committee welcomes your participation - handing our Black Lives Matter signs, talking to people in our community about the anti-racism works we do. If you'd like to participate in tabling, please contact Paulicia Williams or another member of Vitality. The title of the lecture is "Combating Racism in the Post-Obama Era." Wise is among the most prominent antiracism writers and educators in the United States. He has spent the past 20 years speaking to audiences in all 50 states, on more 1,000 college and high school campuses, at hundreds of professional and academic conferences, and to community groups across the country. He is the author of seven books, including Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections from an Angry White Male and his most recent, Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America.

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MAPJ Event: Presentation by Micah Kubic, Executive Director

of Kansas ACLU, Wed., Oct. 19th at 7:00pm - Dr. Micah W. Kubic

joined the ACLU of Kansas as its executive director in January 2015 with more than fifteen years of experience in civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice issues. His lecture, "The Movement is Now: The Fight for Civil Rights and Voting Rights in Kansas" will be held in the Leadership Studies Town Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19th. Dr. Kubic holds bachelors’ degrees from the George Washington University, as well as a master’s degree and a doctorate in Black Politics from Howard University. His first book, Freedom, Inc. and the Fight for African American Empowerment, was published by the University of Missouri Press in 2016.

CPR/First Aid Training - On November 12, 9:30-11am, UFM is offering a

class to become CPR certified through the Red Cross for $65. There will be an online portion to complete beforehand. This is a great opportunity to become equipped to give life saving support to a loved one or neighbor. It's easiest to sign up over the phone at 785-539-8763.

Financial Statements - Third quarter individual giving reports are now

being distributed. They have the weekly detail of only the third quarter, with a summary of total giving for the year. To keep our records up-to-date, please promptly review all entries on that report and leave a message at the church office should you have a question about accuracy. Thank you.

Neighbors in Need insert Stewardship insert

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