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 Caleb Mercer 11:00 Madison Land

Next Week: 8:30 Sydney Pendleton 11:00 Carlee Barnes

Children’s Church: 8:30 Stephanie Perdue 11:00 Sarah Mathews

Next Week: 8:30 Anne-Marie Giroud 11:00 Lita Gedro

Offering Counters: Celia White & Joyce Stukey

Next Week: Leo Lewis & Trip Cofield

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

Autumn Care Leaders for November: Brandon Nichols & Marlene Smith

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.	Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday	6:30 p.m.	Ladies’ Bible Study
		Mature Men’s Basketball
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

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost – October 17, 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 Jimmy & Linda Calhoun in honor of their grandchildren’s birthdays.

The flowers on the piano are given in honor of Heather Brewer’s birthday by her children.

The flowers in front of the church are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Cyndi Dunlo’s mother, Frances Hornbuckle’s birthday by Jim & Cyndi Dunlo.

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

At the 8:30 service, we welcome Jason & Cheryl Cooper into the fellowship of Hickory Church and celebrate in the baptism of Olivia Grace Cooper. Please greet them at the conclusion of worship.

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. Flu shots will be FREE for everyone. 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.

Bible Sunday-Nov. 21^st. Hickory Church will be presenting a Bible to all 3^rd graders associated with the church. Parents should call/email the church office to give their child’s full name (please give correct spelling), as it should appear in the Bible. Children older than 3^rd grade, who have never received a Bible, May also receive a Bible on this Sunday. Please turn in all names by Nov. 7^th.

Bag of Groceries Sunday-Nov. 14^th. You are asked to bring a bag of non-perishable groceries for the needy on this special Sunday. Upon entering the sanctuary for worship, please take your bag to the altar rail. We will dedicate the bags to be used for missions at each service.

HUMC’s Annual Charge Conference: Tuesday, Nov. 30^th, 7 p.m., at Good Hope UMC.

UM MEN

Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7 pm. (Not meeting on 10/19). 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: THIS IS THE DAY

This is the day, this is the day that the Lord hath made, that the Lord hath made. We will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord hath made.

THY WORD

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way, still You’re there right beside me. And nothing will I fear as long as You are near. Please be near me to the end. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members

Ruth Ann Rummel

New Requests Beyond our Congregation

Betty Grissom Courtney Doucette Sheila Burke

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

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 “Spirit of the Living God” Chancel Choir

*PRAISE SONGS “This Is the Day” see bulletin

“Thy Word”

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version” No. 882

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 Pastor

(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: “The Church’s One Foundation” No. 545

ANTHEM “Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone” Chancel Choir

THE SCRIPTURE READING 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 & Luke 18:1-8

In blue pew Bibles pages 1179 & 1038

THE MESSAGE “What Can We Count on from God?” Pastor

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT No. 117

“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

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:

The Word 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.