Pastor Rev. Raymond Dekker (home & cell phone)231-670-3438(e-mail) rvdekker@fremontfcc.com

Organist Jackson Brooks 924-3617Creative Ministries Mat Emerick 231-414-7501 Facilitator (e-mail) matemerick@fremontfcc.orgMusic Facilitator Deb Emerick 924-9558Secretary Lorene Witte 924-4710Website: www.fremontfcc.org Email: congo@fremontfcc.orgChurch: 231-924-4710 714 Hillcrest DriveFax: 231-928-1210 Fremont, MI 49412

The First Congregational Church United Church of Christ

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Twentieth Sunday after PentecostOctober 7 , 2018 10:00 a.m.

* those who are able, please stand

As you enter the sanctuary, please be mindful of those already

seated who want a quiet place to pray.The Order of Worship

Prelude Jack BrooksWash, O God, our sons and daughters

tune: “Beach Spring” Janet LinkerVariations on “Restoration” Janet Linker

Chimes

Call to Worship

Welcome

Opening Prayer

*Opening Hymn Blue Hymnal #428“In Christ There Is No East or West”

Musical Invitation to Prayer Chancel Choir“Lord of All to Thee” Edvard Grieg

Prayer of Confession

*Gloria PatriGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, Asit was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,world without end. Amen, Amen.

Anthem Jack BrooksIntermezzo Op.76 no. 7 Brahms

Story Bell Mat Emerick

“Glass of Water”

Scripture Reading 67 N.T.Luke 6

Message Pastor Ray Dekker“All Wood in Not the Same”

Special Music Chancel Choir“One World, One Communion” Pepper Choplin

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Music for Communion Jack BrooksWine of Peace Charles Camilleri

Prayers of the People and Silent Prayers

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Giveus this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as weforgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliverus from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and theglory forever. Amen.

Offertory Chancel ChoirWhen the Trumpet Sound Andre Thomas

*DoxologyPraise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly hostsPraise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

*Choral Benediction Chancel ChoirIrish Blessing

*Benediction

*Pastor: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregation: And also withyou.

*Postlude Jack BrooksBound for the Promised Land Paul Mickelson

Welcome to this house of worship! May our praise and prayers bepleasing to God, and may we be eager recipients of his Word.*Visitors ~ Welcome! There is a Welcome Packet in the pew rack for you.

Please fill out the Guest Information insert, place it in the offering plateand take the packet home for review of the other information. We arethankful you are here and hope that your time here is a special blessingto you and your family. Please let us know how we can best serve you. *Large print Bibles, bulletins, and Children’s bulletins are available fromthe ushers. Quiet bags for children to use while they are in the worshipservice are available on the table in the narthex.*Families with young nursery age children are welcome to use the“Family Room” in the balcony located on the 2 floor.nd

*Our sanctuary is equipped with a T-Coil Hearing Loop. Please turnyour hearing aid to the T-Coil position to access this feature. Otherhearing devices are available at the sound booth upon request.*The Deacons invite you to join us for a few moments of prayer in thelibrary at 9:40 a.m. each Sunday morning. We want to ask God toprepare our hearts for worship, to guide those leading worship in wordand song and invite the Holy Spirit to minister to our church family andvisitors. Please come and pray! Following the worship service you are invited to join us in FellowshipHall. Come meet new friends and have some refreshments. We look

forward to meeting you.Serving Us: Altar Rep: Jim RynbergAltar Flowers: Guy & Raene` Redinger(today) (next week)Greeters: Shelli Waldo(today)

(next week)Ushers: Barb Veldman, Shelli Waldo, Loretta VanDuzen(today)

(next week)Compassion: Judy ClappOrganist: Jack BrooksSound System: Rick St. PeterCoffee Hosts: Bill & Carol Black(today)

(next week)Towel Washer: Judy NadeauThe flowers on the altar this morning are given by Guy & Raene’Redinger in honor of their 41 wedding anniversary.st

Happy Birthday to ~Jonathan Tuuk (14)

Happy Anniversary to ~Guy & Raene` Redinger (8)

Prayer Requests ~(Prayer requests will be printed for two weeks. The person or family requesting prayer mustcall the church office or Pastor Ray in order to have the request printed)

This Week’s Calendar

Sunday, October 7 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal - sanctuary 9:40 a.m. Prayer Time - Library10:00 a.m. Worship with communion11:15 a.m. Fellowship Time

Monday, October 86:30 p.m. Executive Council - Library (note date

change)Tuesday, October 9 - Church Office Closed

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Violin Lessons - Fellowship HallWednesday, October 10 9:00 - 11:00 am Flu Shots - Fellowship Hall

1:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Special Meeting - Library 6:30 p.m. Praise Group Rehearsal - sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal - choir loft

Thursday, October 11 - Church Office Closed 9:00 a.m. Woodshop Open 10:00 a.m. Christmas Crafters 7:00 p.m. Oasis Bible Study - Lounge

Friday, October 12Saturday, October 13

9:00 a.m. Woodshop OpenSunday, October 14

9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal - sanctuary 9:40 a.m. Prayer Time - Library10:00 a.m. Worship11:15 a.m. Fellowship Time

Our Church News

Annual Reports from committee chairpersons are past due - have youturned yours in?

Our Trustees ask that if you haven’t returned your pledge for 2019,please do so as soon as possible. Pledges are a critical part of thebalanced budget we are required to present at our annual meeting in twoweeks. Your pledge card can be dropped off at our church office, mailedto the office or emailed to Lorene at congo@fremontfcc.org

Many thanks to those who participated in the Make and Take SignFUNdraiser on Saturday, September 15. There were 13 of us whoparticipated and we made $250 for Charitable Giving. We are planninganother Sign FUNdraiser for April 2019. We are hoping that even morepeople will be able to attend. Pat Krehn / Beth Hooker

SCRIP is available in Fellowship Hall following worship.

The CROP Walk needs YOU! Walkers, financial supporters and prayerpartners. How will YOU make a difference?

Flu Shots will be given in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, October 10,9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Flu shots are usually covered by insurance. Costwithout insurance is $38. This is a walk-in flu clinic - no appointmentneeded.

Announcing “ConGo Enjoy-Meant” Events

We are “ConGo” (Christians on the Go) and meant to go and enjoygood food and fun activities together!

“Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to thosewho have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not

grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Neh. 8:10

“Go and enjoy”:

RESCHEDULED!!! SATURDAY OCT 27 - 2nd Annual "Congo-Que"with Professional Barbequer Mark Wescott ("Smokin' Good TimeBBQ")- A "Just for Fun" competion will be held for bar-b-quers andgrillers. The winner will receive the coveted "Congo-Q" statue. Butothers who come can partake of somedelicious pulled pork bar-b-que preparedexpertly by Mark. A donation will betaken to cover the cost of the meat. Allextra will go to the church's outreachministry (Benevolence Committee) to helpthose in need. Mark will begin the daywith a bar-b-que tutorial for all interested.This event is open to the community.Those that would like to compete will need to bring your own grill andmeat. Tutorial begins at 9:00am. Grilling begins at 10:00am. Eating startsat 1:00pm. For more info or to register call Mat Emerick at231-414-7501.

Sunday, November 18, 5:30-7:00pm- "A Time of Thankssinging!"-Fellowship, Food, Fun and Hymn Sing! More info to come.

Coming in December (Date TBA) "Christmas Carolrama!"- MoreFellowship, Food, Fun and Christmas Carol Sing! More info to come.

Please RSVP with Mat, 231-414-7501