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Dear Church Family,
We want to share with you the Order of Worship that we will use on the morning of Sunday, November 17, 2024. We will start the service at 10 am.
Please join us in-person or virtually by using either the conference call number, the live stream via Zoom, Facebook, or our website.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to worship. Thank you so much. Welcome to St. Matthew’s UMC!
If you have difficulties with the Facebook link, feel free to join Zoom.
Live-Stream
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- Meeting ID: 996 0251 9769
- Password: 14900
- St. Matthew’s UMC via Facebook
- St. Matthew’s UMC via Website
Conference Call
- Conference Call Dial-In: +1-301-715-8592
- Enter Access Code: 996 0251 9769 #
- Password: 14900 #
- Then, please wait for the host to begin.
Closed Captioning Available
Worship, classes, and meetings Zoomed now have the capability for closed captioning. The catch is that you must “turn it on”.
To do that, click on the button labeled “More…”. Then in the droplist, click on “Show Subtitles”.
If you need further assistance with this, please contact georgewood@stmatthews-bowie.org
November 17, 2024: The Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Prelude
Welcome
*CALL TO WORSHIP —Psalm 121
L: I lift up my eyes to the hills—
from where will my help come?
A: My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
L: The Lord will not let your foot be moved;
the One who keeps you will not slumber.
A: The One who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
L: The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
A: The sun shall not strike you by day
nor the moon by night.
L: The Lord will keep you from all evil;
God will keep your life.
A: The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in
from this time on and forevermore.
*OPENING HYMN:
O God, Our Help in Ages Past UMH 117
*OPENING PRAYER:
Almighty God,
in Jesus Christ you turned death into life,
and defeat into victory.
Increase our faith and trust in him,
that we may triumph over all evil,
in the strength of that same Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
*ACT OF PRAISE: Gloria Patri UMH 71
Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
*HYMN BEFORE SCRIPTURE:
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot UMH 703
Today’s Epistle reading is taken from the Letter to the Hebrews (Hebrews 10:11-14. 19-25)
11 And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” 13 and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.” 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.
19 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
The Word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD.
*Please stand as you are able for the Gospel Acclamation & remain standing for the reading of the Gospel.
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Halle, Hallelujah TFWS 2026
This morning’s Gospel reading is from the Gospel of Mark (Mark 13:1-8)
13 As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” 2 Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”
3 When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. 8 For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.
The Gospel of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD.
Music for Meditation
Children’s Message
Music at the Gradual
Message: —Rev. JW Park
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Offertory
Music during the Offertory:
Write Your Blessed Name —K. Lee Scott
*DOXOLOGY UMH 95
Announcements
*CLOSING HYMN: O Day of God, Draw Nigh UMH 730
*BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE: Shalom to You UMH 666
Postlude
The flowers on the altar today are dedicated in loving memory
of John Bridgewater on his 90th birthday on November 20th.
~ Marty Bridgewater & Family
DAILY SCRIPTURES
Mon: Matthew 25:1-13 Tues: Colossians 4:2-18
Wed: 1 Thessalonians 5 Thur: 2 Thessalonians 2
Fri: 2 Thessalonians 3 Sat: John 4:31-38
SPECIAL THANKS TO TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS!
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Greeters |
Henry Berfield, Mary Fauntleroy |
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Ushers |
Melissa Neace*, Maysen Gore-Duran, Stacy Ann Samuels, Diana Scatliffe |
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Acolytes |
James Belcher, Henry Berfield |
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Liturgists |
Margie Pekala |
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Counters |
Debra Marshall (lead), Melissa Neace, Tom de Seve |
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Musicians |
Betsy Lord, organist; Chancel Choir; Mary Jennings, Director |
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Broadcasting |
The Hulens, George Wood, Steve Smith, Bruce Thoman, Zoom Team |
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Welcome Desk |
Pat Clunies |
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Coffee Hour |
Lisa Klein & Christin Vare |
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
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Today |
845am |
Adult Sunday School |
Parlor |
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11am |
Coffee Hour |
Fellowship Hall |
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Adult Sunday School |
Parlor |
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Children’s Sunday School |
Room 222 |
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12pm |
God & Guinness |
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2pm |
Youth Group – Shelter Meal Prep |
Kitchen |
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Mon. |
7pm |
Gloria Ringers |
Choir Room |
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Koinonia Circle |
Parlor |
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Tues. |
945am |
Bible Study |
Parlor |
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11am |
Angel Gang |
ZOOM |
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7pm |
Advent Bible Study |
ZOOM |
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730pm |
Trustees Meeting |
Room 126 |
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Wed. |
8am |
Men’s Breakfast |
Rip’s Country Inn |
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7pm |
Simple Prayer |
Sanctuary |
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730pm |
Ad Council Meeting |
Room 126 |
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Thurs. |
7pm |
Chancel Choir |
Choir Room |
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Sat. |
1030am |
Altar Guild |
Sanctuary |
MORNING PRAYER CALL: Monday-Saturday, 630-645am
Dial 267-807-9601 and enter access code: 111-576-270 #
November 18-23: Diane Waldo
Opportunities to Study and Worship
– Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets at 945am in the Parlor.
– Tuesday Evening Advent Bible Study meets at 7pm on Zoom.
– Wednesday Evening Simple Prayer Join us in the Sanctuary at 7pm.
– Adult Sunday School meets in the Parlor at 845am and 11am.
– Children’s Sunday School meets at 11am in Room 222 Wesley Wing.
– Youth Group Sundays at 4pm in Room 226 Wesley Wing.
– Christian Book Club Will not meet. In its place join us for a special Advent Bible Study at 7pm on Zoom!
– God & Guinness – Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 12pm.
Announcements
Adult Sunday School
The 845am Adult Sunday School class is on hiatus for the time being. Watch for updates.
At 11am, Jim Wiedman leads a class called Lights, Camera, Faith: Christianity in Popular Movies. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and film. This week’s topic: “Les Miserables.”
Piano Recital – TODAY at 3pm – Calvary UMC, Annapolis
Jung-hoon Park, a first-generation Korean immigrant who has been part of the United Methodist Church ministry for nearly 10 years, will be giving a solo piano recital. Through Pastor JW Park, he has extended a special invitation to the entire St. Matthew’s congregation to attend the recital. The program will feature works by Bach, Gershwin, Liszt, and Ravel.
Advent Bible Study – Begins Tuesday, November 19th at 7pm – ZOOM
Join us for Advent Bible Study from November 19th through December 10th! We will study
Rev. Rachel Billups’s book “An Unlikely Advent”, which is available in paperback or Kindle at Amazon.com. ZOOM links will be emailed. Please let the church office know your email if you think we do not have it.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Potluck – We Need YOU!
St. Matthew’s will provide sides and salads for the potluck supper. CCPC will provide main courses, bread, and drinks, and Temple Soleil will bring desserts. The Midweek Messenger has more details and a Sign-Up Genius link.
Turkey Basket Giveaway – Sunday, November 24th 2-4pm
The Interfaith Coalition of Bowie is partnering with Prince George’s County Councilmember
Ingrid Watson to host a Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway at the Bowie Community Center,
3209 Stonybrook Drive. ICB will provide groceries and turkeys for 100 local families on a first-come,
first-served basis. Reserve a basket using the link in the MWM.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – Sunday, November 24th at 4pm – CCPC
Christian Community Presbyterian Church (3120 Belair Drive, Bowie, MD)
will host the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service. Potluck supper to follow. County Councilwoman Ingrid Watson will be the special guest speaker. Replies to the CCPC office are requested, but not required, at 301-262-6008 or office@ccpcbowie.org. Donations will go to the Bowie Food Pantry.
Giving Envelopes
Please pick up your box of envelopes, so the church can save the cost of mailing them, in the narthex in December. Your online giving information will remain the same for 2024 but if you would like to make changes, please contact Lisa Wilson at 240-997-2772 or email a financialsecretary@stmatthews-bowie.org.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study – December 3rd at 945am – Parlor
The Tuesday Morning Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, December 3rd
to continue the study of the Gospel of Mark.
Christian Book Club – Tuesday, December 17th at 7pm – ZOOM
Reminder: We will NOT MEET in November. In December we will discuss the first 56 pages of Rachel Held Evan’s book Wholehearted Faith.
You Can Help Mission Central with Disaster Relief
Mission Central continues to respond to relief efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton and needs your help! The MWM has a full list of ways to help.
Worship Service Volunteers Needed