THIS WEEK AT SPIRO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

First United Methodist Church

Today October 25
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of Spiro
Gathering for House Blessing at the Home of Doris Clayton 4:00 pm
Main and Broadway PO Box 427 Spiro, Oklahoma 74959
Doris’ address is 300 N. Boston Apt 2 in Spiro. Everyone is invited to come
share the love of Christ in the blessing of her home. Church Phone: 918.962.2538 Parsonage: 918.962.5445
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Tuesday October 27 Pastor’s Cell: 918.839.7568
Boy Scouts Potluck in Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm
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To Know Christ and Make Him Known
Wednesday October 28
Prayer Group Meets 2:00 pm
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Thursday, October 29
Boy Scouts meets in Ed Bldg. 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 31st
Worship Practice 9:00 am
Worship Planning for November 10:00 am

Be sure and remember to set your clocks

back one hour next Saturday night. Daylight
saving times ends November 1 at 2:00 am.

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Sunday, November 1
Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:10 am Serving the Community Since 1899
Every Member A Minister
A list is now being completed for those who will receive Thanksgiving Gary Withrow Pastor
food baskets this year. Please consider what items you may choose Rhonda Peterson Worship Leader
to contribute to this worthy ministry. David Peterson Liturgist
The UMW still has pecans, both halves and pieces, they are offering Lynne Balzer Guitar
for $8 a pkg. – reg. $10. Good time to get some for the pies coming up Organ
soon!
 ORDER OF WORSHIP I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Amen.
† Please stand as you are able. † “Gloria Patri” (Glory Be to the Father) # 70 UMH
GATHERING, WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOYS PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST AND FELLOWSHIP
ORGAN PRELUDE “Holy, Holy, Holy ” Lynne Balzer OFFERING / † DOXOLOGY “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” # 368 UMH
Entrance of the Christ Light SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 34:1-8
CALL TO WORSHIP This is the word of God for the people of God.
Come, all who are weary and burdened. It is here that you will find rest. Thanks be to God.
We come, bringing our joys and sorrows, hopes and dreams to God. WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Though we are different and have encountered a host of differing circumstances, God MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER FOR OTHERS AND OURSELVES
awaits us with God’s healing touch.
PASTORAL PRAYER
Stress and strife, sorrow and sadness claim too much of our lives.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison)
Come, now is the time to give to God all the brokenness you have experienced.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will
Healing and Restoring God, touch our lives and bring us to wholeness with you, be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us
through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and
† OPENING HYMN “Wonderful Words of Life” # 600 UMH the glory forever. AMEN.
† OPENING PRAYER (in unison) PRAYER RESPONSE “Through it All” # 507 UMH
Lord, we come to you today with so many things on our hearts. You call us to be
† HYMN OF PREPARATION “Open My Eyes that I May See” # 454 UMH
in relationship of trust and love with you and you offer healing to us for those
portions of our lives that are broken and injured. But often we are stubborn and SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:46-52
resist your work in us, preferring our own way instead of yours. Forgive our
sin…our pride and arrogance. Heal our wounded souls and restore hope and This is the word of God for the people of God.
compassion to our relationships with you and with each other. Lift us up and Thanks be to God.
cause us to serve you by serving others in this world. Help us to be open to your
mercy and healing love. For we ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN. ANTHEM “Wonderful Words of Life” Rhonda Peterson

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles Creed” # 881 UMH SERMON “The Cry of Faith” Gary Withrow

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; HYMN OF INVITATION “Pass Me Not O0 Gentle Savior” # 351 UMH

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, † DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and † POSTLUDE “O How I Love Jesus” # 170 UMH
buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge
the quick and the dead.