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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Polson, Montana

PUMC Weekly Newsletter - October 21, 2022

Mission Statement of
First United Methodist Church of Polson, Montana
We are people of faith who love God and love people, 
living into the transformative love of Jesus the Christ.
  • Creating an open and loving faith community.
  • Transforming lives through acts of love, justice, mercy and compassion.
  • Worshiping God through authentic, holistic, passionate, and relational experiences
  • Sharing our faith, hope and dreams through words and actions.
  • Serving the needs of the community through mission and ministry.
  • Living relationally through mutual giving, receiving on a local, regional, national and global level.
  • Creating an environment that meets people where they are
  • Creating safe space to explore, ask questions, learn, and grow.

Worship Celebration /20th Sunday after Pentecost

October 23, 2022 ~ 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Dr. Sandi E. Johnson

Order of Worship

Announcements

Gathering the People


Welcome and Celebrations ~ Pastor Sandi

Two Minute Meditation ~ "Forevermore"

*Hymn of Celebration ~ UMH #420 

~ "Breathe on Me, Breath of God"

Words: Edwin Hatch, 1878 Music: Robert Jackson, 1888

Children's Time

*Call to Worship ~ Claudette Beckendorf, Liturgist

Leader: In the fullness of time, God came to us in Jesus that we might understand love.

People: Yet we turned our backs on him and went our own way.

Leader: God’s loving presence continued in the disciples,

              bringing again the message of hope and reconciliation.

People: Open our ears and our hearts, O Lord, to receive this message.

Leader: Let our Communion meal strengthen and encourage us to do God’s will.

People: Let our lives witness to God’s eternal love for all God’s people.

All:        Amen

Presentation of Tithes and Gifts


Offertory Anthem ~ UMH #206

"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light"

YouTube Video ~ Words/Music: Kathleen Thomerson, 1966 © 1970, 1975 Celebration

Doxology

*Consecrating the Offering ~ Pastor Sandi

New Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 (NRSV) 

~ Claudette Beckendorf, Liturgist

Time of Prayer


Pastoral Prayer ~ Pastor Sandi

The Lord's Prayer ~ All

Proclaiming the Word


*Gospel Reading:  Luke 18:9-14 (NRSV)

~ Claudette BeckendorfLiturgist


Message ~ "Standing Strong" ~ Pastor Sandi

Sending Forth

*Hymn of Commitment ~ UMH #577 

"God of Grace and God of Glory"

YouTube Video ~ Words: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1930 Music: john Hughes, 1907

Words by permission of Elinor Fosdick Downs

*Benediction ~ Pastor Sandi

Announcements


HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK!


October 23rd ~ Sunday Worship begins at 10:00 a.m.


HERE'S WHAT'S COMING UP!


November 6th ~ Daylight Saving Time ends ~ set your clocks back 1 hr.

                           Sunday Worship begins at 10:00 a.m.

                           "First Sunday" Potluck follows worship. We will gather in the 

                           Coffee Parlor. If you have a dish that needs to be kept warm,

                           the ovens in the kitchen may be used when needed.


November 10th ~ United Women in Faith (UMW) meet at 12:30 p.m.


November 16th ~ Finance Committee meets at 3:00 p.m.

                    ~ Administrative Council meets at 4:00 p.m.


November 20th ~ Thanksgiving Potluck at PUMC


December 8th ~ Church Charge Conference at Noon


SAVE THE DATES!


February 19, 2023 ~ Heart Healthy Fun Run at Noon with Chili lunch at 1 p.m.

 

June 2023 is our next Vendor/Craft Sale


BIBLE STUDY

Please join us for Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays at Stella's Dobson Creek Coffee in Ronan  


Pastor Sandi's office hours are: Sundays ~ 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

In case of pastoral emergency, please call Rev. Dr. Sandi E. Johnson

at 719.491.2750


Contact Information

Please update your address, phone numbers, and email with the church office.

You may email the information to: pumc@polsonumc.org.

Personal Care Bag Project

PUMC is collecting items for the Personal Care Bag Project.  Please remember
to bring to the church your donations of personal hygiene items. They may be left
in the brown box near the front door by the office.

The Transitional Living Center is requesting the following items:
1) Full and twin bed sheet sets (preferably sets,
but will accept single sheets in good condition). 
2) Full and twin size blankets
3) Bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths

The Lake House is in need of extra bibles.
GIVING
PUMC now provides several secure online giving points:
  1. On our  FUMC website
  2. Text "Give" to: 406.295.6900.
  3. Mail your check to the church at: 301 16th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860

Please Pray For:


Prayers for:  Dayna McClure, Nicole Lindenlaub and Beth Christian.


Prayers of healing for all who are suffering with COVID-19,

and all those who are affected by the virus.


Prayer Requests ~ Those who have prayer requests should email them to:

pastor@polsonumc.org or info@polsonumc.org.

Lectionary Scripture for October 2022


October 23rd ~ 20th Sunday after Pentecost

   Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65 (UMH 789)

   2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

Leadership Team

Rev. Dr. Karen Oliveto ~ Mountain Sky Conference Bishop

Rev. Lynn W. Miller Jackson ~ MT West District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Sandi E. Johnson ~ Pastor

Administrative Council Chair ~ Claudette Beckendorf

Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Chair ~ Peggy Milner

Finance Chair ~ Sherrie McFarland

Treasurer ~ Donna Houle

Financial Secretary ~ Ken Murphy

Ad Council Secretary ~

Board of Trustees Chair ~ Clao Milner

Member at Large: Claudette Beckendorf

Lay Leader ~ Peggy Milner

Worship Team Chair ~

United Methodist Women President ~ Monica Mills

United Methodist Men Chair ~ Clao Milner

The people of The United Methodist Church®
First United Methodist Church of Polson
301 16th Ave. East - Polson, MT 59860
Tel. 406-883-6161 Message Only
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