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 Sydney Pendleton   11:00 Carlee Barnes  

   Next Week: 8:30 Emily Perdue   11:00 Angelique Foster  

Children’s Church: 8:30 Anne-Marie Giroud   11:00 Lita Gedro

   Next Week: 8:30 Meredith Steadman   11:00 Pam Davis

Offering Counters: Leo Lewis & Trip Cofield

   Next Week: Sharon Nichols & Melissa 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

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

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-Second Sunday after Pentecost – October 24, 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 in honor of Susan McKee’s birthday by the McKee family.

The flowers on the piano are given in honor of Katie Brewer’s 20th birthday by her family.

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

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.

Flu shots: If you signed up to receive a flu shot, flu shots will be given today from 9 am to 11 am in the Welcome Center. 

Bible Sunday-Nov. 21st.  Hickory Church will be presenting a Bible to all 3rd 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 3rd grade, who have never received a Bible, may also receive a Bible on this Sunday.  Please turn in all names by Nov. 7th.

Bag of Groceries Sunday-Nov. 14th.  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. 30th, 7 p.m., at Good Hope UMC.

Adopt-A-Hero: HUMC will again this Thanksgiving host Marines from Northwest. If you are interested in opening your home and your heart to a pair of Marines this Thanksgiving, please sign up on the Outreach board. The number of Marines who will need placement with our families varies up until Thanksgiving. Please be flexible with your planning and prayerfully consider participating in this Outreach project. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Lynn Sorey at 757-672-6529.

Four Week Bible Study on Methodism begins Wed., Nov. 3rd, 7:00 to 8:00 pm.  Pastor Tom will lead most of these studies: Nov. 3rd, Pastor Tom, "Methodist Beginnings to Today”, Nov. 10th, Pastor Christa Mercer, "The Old Methodist Class Meetings - History and Relevance for Today”, Nov. 17th, Pastor Tom, "Why do Methodist do things the Way We Do - Our Structure and its Relevance”, Dec. 1st, Pastor Tom, "Why do Methodist Believe That" Our Christian Beliefs”.  A sign-up sheet for these classed is located in the Welcome Center.

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.

                                                           UM MEN

Men’s Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7 pm.  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.

                                                        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!

 

Praise Songs:   WE HAVE COME INTO HIS HOUSE

We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Him.  We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Him.

We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Christ the Lord.  Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify the Lord and worship Him.  Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify the Lord and worship Him.  Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify the Lord and worship Christ the Lord.  Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

                                         SPIRIT SONG

O let the Son of God enfold you with His Spirit and His love.  Let Him fill your life and satisfy your soul.  O let Him have the things that hold you and His Spirit, like a dove, will descend upon your life and make you whole.

Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.  Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.

O come and sing the song of gladness as your hearts are filled with joy.  Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name.  O give Him all your tears and sadness, give Him all your years of pain, and you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name.

Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.  Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.

 

 

Prayer Requests for a Praying Church

New Requests for Members
                       
New Requests Beyond our Congregation
Nathan Sheldon                       Dylan Brown               Elsie Hammond – Tammy Redenius’ mother 
Members with Continued Concerns
Ruth Ann Rummel       Rebecca Burcher Jones            Ron Stukey                  Nina Curling   
Luke Mercer                Jim Simmons               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
Betty Grissom              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                 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

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

THE PIANO AND ORGAN PRELUDE

THE WELCOME OF VISITORS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BRINGING IN OF THE LIGHT                                                                      Acolyte

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Where Two or Three are Gathered”  Chancel Choir                           

 

*PRAISE SONGS             “We Have Come into His House”                          see bulletin 

                                                          “Spirit Song”

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH  “Affirmation from I Timothy 2:5-6; 1:15; 3:16” No. 889

 

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:                      “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”                             No. 298

 

ANTHEM                                  “How Great You Are”                   Solo: Craig Robertson                           

 

THE SCRIPTURE READING                              2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 & Luke 18:9-14  

                                                                                   In blue pew Bibles pages 1180 & 1038

THE MESSAGE                        “Totally Poured Out”                                               Pastor

                                                            

 

 

*THE HYMN OF CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT                                             No. 701             

                                                                  “When We All Get to Heaven”

      

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:

Humility                                 1 Peter 5:5, 6  (NIV)

5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older.  All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."  6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.