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 Kassidy Strosnider 11:00 Megan Bar

Next Week: 8:30 Caleb Mercer 11:00 Madison Land

Children’s Church: 8:30 Jennifer Tortone 11:00 Lindsey Kennedy

Next Week: 8:30 11:00

Offering Counters: Doris Carawan & Grace McKee

Next Week: Celia White & Joyce Stukey

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	9:45 a.m.	Sunday School Open House
	3:15 – 4:00 p.m.	Autumn Care Nursing Home Visit
	5:00 p.m.	Choir Practice
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Ladies’ Bible Study
		Mature Men’s Basketball
	7:00 p.m.	Men’s Bible Study
		Committee on Lay Leadership Meeting
Wednesday	7:00 p.m.	Youth Meeting
		Disciple
		Case for Christ Bible Study
Thursday	7:00 p.m.	Volleyball

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

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost – October 10, 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 altar are given by Jim & Shawn Williams in honor of their 8^th Wedding Anniversary.

The flowers on the piano are given by Betty Benson in memory of Ben Benson.

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

Sunday School Open House-Join us TODAY 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.

Committee on Lay Leadership Meeting – Tuesday, Oct. 12^th, 7 pm.

Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, Oct. 18^th, 7 pm, Joyful Noise Classroom.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Don’t forget to let Pastor Tom know how much you appreciate him.

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.

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.

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? On Sunday, Oct. 24^th, flu shots will be given at Hickory UMC from 9 am to 11 am in the Welcome Center. If you have Medicare, Medicaid, or Anthem/Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, your insurance will be billed, so bring your card with you. Children, if they have never had a flu shot, will need to have a second flu shot within a month. If you would like to receive a shot, please sign up on the sheet in the Welcome Center.

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 1^st-5^th 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 5^th – 7^th. Dr. Kevass Harding will be the guest speaker. Come enjoy spiritual fellowship with other men. Contact Leo Lewis (421-9180) for more information.

UM WOMEN

If you are not currently receiving minutes from UMW meetings and you would like to have them, please send your email address to Robin Gronemus at rgronemus@cox.net.  Please remember to let me know if your email address changes.  All women 18 to 110 are invited to all UMW functions!

All women are invited for food, fun and fellowship to the Broken Egg Bistro on Thurs., Oct. 14^th, at 7 pm. Please RSVP to Deborah Pallett (421-4412) or Cyndi Dunlo (547-5076) by Oct. 12^th.

Praise Songs: GREAT AND MIGHTY

Great and mighty is the Lord our God, great and mighty is He. Great and mighty is the Lord our God, great and mighty is He. Lift up your banner, let the anthems ring praises to our King. Great and mighty is the Lord our God, great and mighty is He.

Great and mighty is the Lord our God, great and mighty is He. Great and mighty is the Lord our God, great and mighty is He. Lift up your banner, let the anthems ring praises to our King. Great and mighty is the Lord our God, great and mighty is He.

AS THE DEER

As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after You. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you.

You alone are my strength, my shield. To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship You.

You’re my friend and You are my brother even though You are a King. I love You more than any other, so much more than anything.

You alone are my strength, my shield. To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship You.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Members with Continued Concerns

Rebecca Burcher Jones 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 Alma Hooper Eunice Boyette

Betty Benson Dorcas Hanbury Andy Barnard Stephanie Stahler

Continued Concerns Beyond our Congregation

Elsie Mercer 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 Thomas Weston, Sr. Rev. Carmen Colonna Adrian Robertson

Ellie Parker Ella Newmiller Erin Bailey Ella Wells

Jackie Harris – Mark Harris’ mother 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 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

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

THE PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

INTRODUCTION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS (11:00)

THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT Acolyte

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “They Shall Soar Like Eagles” Chancel Choir

*PRAISE SONGS “Great and Mighty” see bulletin

“As the Deer”

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version” No. 881

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 AND 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. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen

“On Eagle’s Wings”

And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,

make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand.

THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES

(In addition to your offering, the person on the center aisle is asked to hand the attendance sheet

from their row to the usher. Thank You.)

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: “How Firm a Foundation” No. 529

ANTHEM “The Potter’s Hand” Chancel Choir

THE SCRIPTURE READING Luke 17:11-19

In blue pew Bibles page 1037

THE MESSAGE “Thanking God” Pastor

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 571

“Go, Make of All Disciples”

INTRODUCTION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS (8:30)

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:

Trusting in Him Romans 15:13 (NIV)

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.