Director of Music: Craig Robertson                                                    Organist: Betty Winslow

Directors of Youth: Randy Finck                                                    Custodian: Michael Colbert

Church Secretary: Susan Coard                                              Nursery Worker: Rebecca Burcher Jones

Directors of Children’s Ministry: Donna Mishler

Acolyte: 8:30 Dylan Finck   11:00 Trent Cole  

   Next Week: 8:30 Kassidy Strosnider   11:00 Wes Sorey  

Children’s Church: 8:30 Sabrina Leist   11:00 Sabrina Leist   

   Next Week: 8:30 Jennifer Tortone   11:00 Lindsey Kennedy

Offering Counters: Jon Marshall & Sharon Magyar

   Next Week: Doris Carawan & Grace McKee

Bread Ministry for October: Grace & Susan McKee, Margaret Norfleet & Cindy Williams

Autumn Care Leaders for October: Arnie Lindblad & Betty Winslow

 

 

 

 

 

     C H U R C H   C A L E N D A R

Sunday

4:30-6:00 p.m.

God’s Kids

 

5:00 p.m.

Choir Practice

Monday

7:00 p.m.

Administrative Council Meeting

Tuesday

6:30 p.m.

Ladies’ Bible Study

 

 

Mature Men’s Basketball

 

7:00 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday

7:00 p.m.

Youth Meeting

 

 

Disciple

 

 

Case for Christ Bible Study

Thursday

7:00 p.m.

Volleyball

Saturday

7:00 p.m.

Gospel Concert

 

 

 

The pastor is available in his office on Wednesday and Friday mornings subject to emergencies.  Please feel free to call the Pastor at any time on his cell phone (287-8420) or the church office (421-2778) and an appointment can be arranged.

Great Bridge Food Closet Hotline: 757-456-1220

 

 

 

Hickory United Methodist Church Mission Statement

“To live and proclaim the Gospel, seeking, encouraging and equipping all to become disciples of Jesus Christ.”

 

2708 Battlefield Boulevard, South, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

                         Thomas L. Mercer, Sr., Pastor

   Church 421-2778 – Parsonage 421-2777 – Cellular 287-8420

    Worship Services: 8:30 & 11:00 am-Sunday School 9:45 am

        0Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – October 3, 2010

                                            

Welcome to Hickory United Methodist Church!  We hope today is a blessing and invite you to worship with us again soon. The Pastor, Staff and people of Hickory will be glad to share with you about opportunities for Christian growth. Please call the church office for more info.  You may also email the church at office@hickoryumc.org or visit our website at www.hickoryumc.org.  On You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/hickoryumc.

 

The flowers on the piano are given by Mark & Carolyn Warner in honor of their Wedding Annversary. 

 

If you need help hearing today’s service, hearing aids are available.  Please see an usher.

 

After the 8:30 service and just before Sunday School there is a social time with light refreshments in the Welcome Center.  You are invited to meet and greet. 

 

Sunday School Open House-Join us on Oct. 10th at 9:45 in the Fellowship Center for fellowship, to meet the teachers, learn about the individual classes & enjoy refreshments. At 10:15 we will move to the Sunday  School classrooms. Whether you’re a newcomer or Sunday School veteran, don’t miss this special event. Now is the time to Come….Grow….Connect with God. For more information, please call Deb Sweigart @ 421-3285.

 

CHILDREN'S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers still needed!  Please prayerfully consider giving ½ hour of your time in a 3 month period to help with the ministry of our children at Hickory Church.  Contact Donna Mishler @ 421-7963.

 

HUMC’s Web Page: Our web page is currently under construction.  If you have any information you would like included on our website, please email Curtis Tasker at cwtasker@gmail.com.  All groups (Men, Women, Youth, God’s Kids, etc.) are asked to please update your information.

 

Chesapeake Community Messiah Production: Rehearsals will begin soon.  Please pick up a participation form and information sheet in the Welcome Center.  An organizational meeting will be held on Oct. 4th, 7 pm, at Great Bridge Baptist.  Participation form due Oct. 1st.

 

Generation Why Not Sunday School Class will begin a new Bible Study called, Becoming Money Smart by Max Lucado.  We will open God's Word to share enduring wisdom about money management.  Topics will include our attitudes about money, dealing with debt, and learning to give. Hope to see you all there!!  For more information, please contact Cheryl Best 546-1818.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Blue Bucket of Books Update: A Huge Thank You for all the generous gifts of books over the past months.  With your wonderful donations, you have supplied needy families in our community with over 300 children’s books.  Please continue to send books in as we continue this worthwhile ministry.  “The more you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

 

HUMC has upgraded its current Phonetree software and would like to ensure you are receiving church information via the most appropriate and convenient means.  Please record on the list circulating over the next couple of Sundays whether there is a preferred phone number, email or text. Thank you.  Please contact Lynn Sorey – Outreach with questions or concerns 757-672-6529.

 

Attention 1st-5th grade boys – If you are interested in joining the Cub Scout Pack which meets at HUMC on Monday nights, please contact Mark Stanley, Cubmaster, at 546-7462 or Lynn Sorey – Outreach – 757-672-6529.

                                                           UM MEN

Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 pm at the church.  All men are invited to attend.

Men’s Blackstone Retreat:  All men are invited to join us for the Annual Blackstone Retreat November 5th – 7th.  Dr. Kevass Harding will be the guest speaker.  Come enjoy spiritual fellowship with other men.  Contact Leo Lewis (421-9180) for more information.

 

Praise Songs:                         TO GOD BE THE GLORY

 

To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory for the things He has done.  With His blood He has saved me.  With His power He has raised me.  To God be the glory for the things He has done.

 

To God be the glory, to God be the glory, to God be the glory for the things He has done.  With His blood He has saved me.  With His power He has raised me.  To God be the glory for the things He has done.

 

EMMANUEL

 

Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel.  God with us, revealed in us, His name is called Emmanuel.

 

Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel.  God with us, revealed in us, His name is called Emmanuel.

 

 

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members
Rebecca Burcher Jones                       
New Requests Beyond our Congregation
Elsie Mercer                                                     Jackie Harris – Mark Harris’ mother               
Members with Continued Concerns
Ron Stukey                  Nina Curling                Luke Mercer                Jim Simmons              
Forrest Owens              Donnie Gray                Jim Walker                  Nicole McKee             
Bonnie Harrell                         Alice Faircloth             Jean Dryer                   Carolyn Rittenberry    
Sarah Weeks                Claire Ferguson                        Alma Hooper               Eunice Boyette           

Betty Benson                           Dorcas Hanbury          Andy Barnard              Stephanie Stahler

Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation
Carolyn Harrell                        Julie Kennedy              Page Stanley                Ann Corbin     
Sherry Gregory                        Bill Havens                  Becky Lewis                Julie Chapman            
Tiffany Cullison          Howard Wamsley        Don Dinwiddie                        Susan Hunter  
Marvourneen Bryan     Pat Harbuck                 Scott Powell                 Marty Brim     
Donald McMath           Thomas Weston, Sr.     Rev. Carmen Colonna Adrian Robertson
Ellie Parker                  Ella Newmiller             Erin Bailey                   Ella Wells                   
Ann Finck – Randy Finck’s mother                 Eleanor Newell – Margaret Norfleet’s cousin
William Taylor – Brian Taylor’s father                        Henry Selden – Cenie Mayer’s cousin            
Rich Balentine – Stephanie Stahler’s friend     Joan McCrory – Mickey Jennings’ friend       
Melinda Crowling – Nancy Jennings’ daughter            Roger Miller – Robin Alexander’s brother
Patricia McKee – Susan McKee’s aunt                        David Kimmerle – Vernon Giroud’s cousin
Libby Gossett – Robin Gronemus’ mother      Warren Wright – Debbie Quidley’s brother    

George Walters – Larry Norfleet’s friend                    Mary Gronemus – Dave Gronemus’ mother

Joe Stroud, Sr. – Dave Feldman’s friend                     Jane Trenchard – Joan Gregory’s mother       
Alan Powell – Dave Feldman’s friend             Paul Miller – Greg Marable’s friend    
Bettye Prindle – Stephanie Stahler’s friend      Kathy Devine – Marty Hutto’s friend 
Roberta Steiner – Jennifer Foster’s friend        Dave Lokie – Amy Harris’ friend                   
Gene & Doris Bryan – Cindy Feldman’s parents         Jenny Friedman – Margaret Norfleet’s friend
Our Deployed Military -Send a note of thanks to military overseas, go to www.letssaythanks.com .

Timothy Updike                      Zach Strausser             Sgt. Ray Mabry                        Erik Ketterman           

Richie Rogers              David Arnold               Mikey Nowakowski

Our Friends in Continued Care -                  

Autumn Care Residents                                               Viola Mosimann – Beacon Shores Nursing Home Jean Thompson – Spring Arbor of Outer Banks            Virginia Burcher – Warwick Forest Assisted Living

Our congregation hears all prayer requests during Sunday services.  Please feel free to voice your request during the service.  Please indicate your request on the Prayer Request cards found in the pews or call the church office (421-2778). On the Prayer Card, please list the person’s name you would like to add to our Prayer List, their relationship to you, and the prayer concern.  Place the card in the offering plate or the Prayer Request box on the organ.  Names will remain on the List for 4 weeks unless otherwise requested. 

 

                                                     Order of Worship

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THE PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT                                                       Acolyte

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP     “Praise to the Lord”                   Chancel Choir                           

 

*PRAISE SONGS                      “To God Be the Glory”                                  see bulletin 

                                                            “Emmanuel”

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH    “The Nicene Creed”                                     No. 880

 

THE ORGAN INTERLUDE              

  Please register your attendance by using the form found in the red folder on each pew at the middle aisle.

  Visitors are asked to please include your complete address and phone number.  Please print.

 

THE SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS OF OUR CONGREGATION

THE PASTORAL PRAYER

 

THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES

(The person on the center aisle is asked to hand the attendance sheet from their row to the usher.)

        The Organ Offertory         

      *The Doxology and Prayer of Dedication

 

THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE:                                                                  Donna Mishler                       

   (During the singing of the hymn, children, preschool-2nd grade may go to Children’s Church.)

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILD(REN) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE IN THE CLASSROOM(S) BEHIND THE SANCTUARY.

 

*HYMN:                                “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”                          No. 139

 

THE SCRIPTURE READING                                                                        Luke 17:5-10

                                                                                                In blue pew Bibles page 1037    

 

THE MESSAGE                           “The Journey of Faith”                                       Pastor

 

ANTHEM                                           “How Beautiful”                               Chancel Choir

 

HOLY COMMUNION                 

   (You are invited to leave a freewill offering at the Communion Rail.  These funds are used for Missions.)

 

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT                                       No. 572                                                     

                                                             “Pass It On”

(During the singing of this hymn, you are invited to spend time at the altar rail in prayer or dedication of

     your life to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.)

 

 

 

*THE BENEDICTION

 

*THE CHORAL RESPONSE      “O How He Loves You and Me”                           All

                Oh, how He loves you and me, Oh, how He loves you and me. 

He gave His life, what more could He give?

                Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how He loves me; Oh, how He loves you and me.

 

*THE TAKING OF THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD                                        Acolyte

*THE ORGAN POSTLUDE

                                                               

*Denotes the Congregation Standing

 

Memory Verse:

Faith                            Matthew 17:20  (NIV)

 20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."