Sunday Worship Service Nov 22,

 

GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Good morning beloved of God and welcome to our worship  service!

In addition to online worship this morning you are welcome to engage in worship in-person as well.

Friends, even in the midst of discouraging circumstances, let's remain so positive  about the future of our Church and the communities as we have ever been before. Thank you for being the church we love and we miss you so much please stay safe. 

Announcements:

 -Pastor Francois’s Office Hours are located inside the bulletins as well as online.

 -Please watch our online Sunday worship service live on Facebook and posted on Blogger at 7:30.

 -The online prayer session still on each Next Friday 7-8pm, we really encourage daily prayers in our homes, time is very critical.

-Our church/charge conference will be in December 10, from 8-9pm via zoom, and the forms are required 10 days before 10 December. 

-Pastor Francois is meeting with 9 faith buddies this coming Thursday November 5, at 6:00pm. This is relating with the Confirmation Students, and we will pass on the books called "Confirm Mentor Guide," please contact Pastor for more clarifications. 

-Dear friends for now services will continue. In the next week or so we will be handing a survey out to the congregation at for both churches; to get the opinions in person services or virtual. (Covid-19 survey).

-We would like to thank parents for sending our lovely kids to the Confirmation Class. Students have their class of C each Wednesday at 6-645. Please send our lovely kids on time.-Our Church Charge Conference is scheduled on December 10, 2020 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

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  Sharing of Joys and Concerns we Carry

If you would like a copy of the prayer list or have prayer requests, please email Pastor Francois Mukosa at mukosakilumba@gmail.comYou can also add your pray request in the comment section below. Please be aware that comments posted below are public. Before posting, please consider the privacy of those might not want their name shared publicly on the Internet.  

Opening Hymn,                                                             UMH#368

"My Hope Is Built,"

PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Sermon theme: "God of Hope"  

By Pastor Francois Mukosa.

Please click on the link to access the Sermon  

Prayers of the People.

 God we pray for the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of of God, and for the salvation of our souls. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the upcoming U.S election which is next week November 3rd Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the world leaders of all the nations, for all in authority. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for our lovely kids who will be back to school very soon, God keep them safe in the midst of this actual pandemic. We pray for our cities, communities, and for those who of us live in them. Lord, 

We pray for the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will conserve it. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the aged, we are so proud of our fathers, grandpa and grandmother, we pray for the infirm, widowed and orphans, and for the sick, for the suffering. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for the prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

We pray for all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed. Lord, in your mercy...Hear our Prayer.

These things we pray in the name of your Son who taught us to pray saying...

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

Dear friends, feel free to pray for a different area each day. Thanks for praying with us. 

Offering 

As we begin a time of offering our gifts and ourselves, consider the various organization, missions, and events that you are able to offer you time, talents, and money to during this time. The offering is a key part of worship because it reminds us that the God we have met this morning is a God on the move and a God at work in our world. Here are some links to click on that will direct you to several organizations that have online financial giving opportunities:

• Online Giving to Crandon and Argonne through the Wisconsin Annual Conference website 
• New Hope Shelter and Transitional Housing
• United Methodist Committee on Relief
• CDC Foundation

    If you wish to make a financial offering by writing a check, offerings to both St. Luke's and Argonne should be mailed to the office at St. Luke's (301 South Lake Ave, Crandon, 54520) or dropped in the outdoor mail slot next to the side entrance to St. Luke's. 

Gracious and Giving God, 

in this time of pandemic and distancing 

continue to use us and guide us 
to care for your people. 

All that we have, 

all that we are, 

and all that we give are because you have first loved us.

Bless all the work of our hands, 

the investments of our time, 

and the fruits of our labors,

so that we may embody and extend 

your grace, love, and mission to all our neighbors.

In the name of Jesus Christ we offer ourselves and we lift up this prayer.

Amen. 

GOING FORTH IN GOD'S MISSION AND LOVE

Closing Hymn :                                                           UMH#140

"Great is Thy Faithfulness"

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit 

be with you all.

Amen.