August 4, 2013 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Preparation for Worship: As we gather in the quietness and beauty of this place of worship, gather in expectation of opening your life to the love God offers. Rejoice in the God of our salvation!

**A Mission Moment**

GIVING AND RECEIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS God calls us not only for salvation, but also for service. God blesses us in order that we may be a blessing for others. With that sense of high calling, let us present our, tithes and offerings. Please take a moment to fill out a Prayer Request Card, located in the pews, they will be collected with the offerings.

Ushers: August
Ray & Leona Burrows Bill Henderson & Keith Klingler

Ushers: September
Tim & Rhonda Brown Ginger Mangel & Barb Schneider

Offertory: Theres Something About That Name * Offertory Response # 95 UMH Offertory Prayer JOYS AND CONCERNS Reading of prayer request cards Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer Lords Prayer Quartet: Walking and Talking Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:15-23 Morning Message: Pointing Fingers *#349 Celebration Hymnal O How He Loves You and Me * Closing Hymn: #472 UMH Near to the Heart of God

Nursery Available: (see any usher for assistance)

Todays Worship Leaders: Acolyte, Natalie Klingler Organist / Pianist, Vi Smith Choir Director, Aldene Henderson Lay Leader, Frank Smith Pastor, Rev. Don Russell

Prelude: All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Bringing the Light
As you listen to the prelude music this morning may it help prepare your heart and mind to worship The Lord.

Call to Worship * Hymn # 369 UMH Blessed Assurance Welcome and Announcements *OPENING PRAISE AND PRAYER (Screen) Come, Now is the Time to Worship Shout to the North "Still (I Will Be Still)" Opening Prayer # 898 UMH Three-fold Amen Passing the Peace of Christ Benediction Postlude *Please stand if you are able to do so*

Flowers on the altar this morning are given by: Leona & Family in Honor of Rays Birthday

Pleasantville United Methodist Church

Sam R.(1), Katrina S.(1), Dave S.(1), Lora W.(1)

Who are unable to attend on a weekly basis: Joan Russell, Alva Brady, Holly Metzger, Florence Gustafson, Mabel Rumbaugh, Janet Atkins, Sally Patterson, Francis McIntyre, Millie Weber, Mary Brady, Ruth Copley THIS WEEK Today: Spaghetti/Chicken & Biscuits Dinner for Cleland family @ Pleasantville Fire Hall 1pm6pm Monday Friday: Salvation Army is taking sign-ups to help kids going back to school. Call Judy @ 589-7315 Monday: Trustee Meeting 6:30pm Tuesday: Council Meeting 7:30pm LOOKING AHEAD August 12 : Pre charge conference @ Erie Glenwood UMC @ 10am if you didnt make it to the first one. August 28th: 2nd Harvest Mobile Food Pantry here @Noon. September 8th: Grandparents Day***Please bring in pictures to Natalie Klinger we are collecting them in the office.***
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102 Merrick Street Office: 814-589-7385 e-mail: pleasantvilleumc@zoominternet.net Pastor: Rev. Donald Russell Cell: 814-758-4581 e-mail: dlr4jc@yahoo.com