ST.

JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

300 N. Huntersville Road
Batesville, IN 47006
Worship Services: 8:00 AM & 10:15 AM
Sunday School for all Ages: 9:05 AM
“World Communion Sunday”
October 7, 2018

[* = Those who are able may stand, L = Leader, P = People and A = All]

Words of Welcome: Sisters and brothers in Christ, welcome to this house of worship!
May our praise and prayers be pleasing to God, and may we be eager recipients of his
Word.

Thought to Ponder: “Looking back over a lifetime, you see that love was the answer
to everything.” -Ray Bradbury

Organ Prelude: “Prelude” -Dubois

Welcome & Announcements
Pastoral Greeting
*Congregational Introit: “Morning Has Broken” #35
*Call to Worship:
L. God calls, “Where are you?”
and we respond with guilty silences.
P. God calls, and we are afraid;
God is our dwelling place, and we try to move out.
L. In Christ, God summons us back to full participation in life.
P. It is hard to reorder our priorities
to give God first place in our lives.
L. There is good news here of Sabbath rest
and resources to meet all life’s troubles.
P. We come to listen for God’s active, living word,
and open ourselves to the One who knows us best.

*Opening Hymn: “Come, Let Us Praise the Lord” #9

*Opening Prayer [In Unison]:

Powerful God, before whom all human history is but a breath, turn us from our petty Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy
concerns to seek eternal values. Grant us heart of wisdom that our days may be lived will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and
to their fullest. Ground us in your commandments and then free us to follow where forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead
Christ leads. AMEN. (a moment of silent prayer) us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and
the power, and the glory forever. Amen
Mission Moment: CROP Walk -Barb
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Foster (As the bread & cup are passed, please hold them so we may receive them together. Note that
there are grapes in the trays – these grapes are offered for our youth who have not been
Anthem: “Victory in Jesus” -Men’s Choir confirmed yet. We want them to start experiencing the meaning of communion and feel
Especially for Children included.)
The Song: “Jesus Loves the Little Children” (see words below) Prayer of Thanksgiving[In Unison]:
Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Almighty God, we give you thanks for the gift of our Savior’s presence in the
Every child in every land, Jesus holds them in His hand, simplicity and splendor of this holy meal. Unite us with all who are fed by
Jesus loves the little children of the world. Christ’s body and blood that we may faithfully proclaim the good news of your
love and that your universal church may be a rainbow of hope in an uncertain
Reading from the Holy Scriptures: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 (Pg. 853 (O.T.) world; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.+
Mark 10:17-31 (Pg. 46 N.T.) Invitation for Our Offerings (10:15 AM)
Organ Offertory “Chanson Triste” -Ravel
Message: “Establish Justice in the Gate” -Rev. John Heckman *Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” #34
Hymn: “Lord of All Hopefulness” #469 *Offertory Prayer
*Closing Hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” #473
The Sacrament of Holy Communion:
(We share an open communion here at St. John’s. All who have accepted Christ as Lord and *Benediction
Savior are invited to receive communion) *Benediction Response “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” #719
Invitation Organ Postlude: “Majestic Postlude in G Minor” -Parker
Prayer of Confession: [In Unison]:
We confess to you, all-knowing God, what we are. We are not the people we like
others to think we are. We are afraid to admit, even to ourselves, what lies in Ministers Every Member
the depths of our souls. But we cannot hide our true selves from you. You know us Co-Interim Pastors Rev. Linda Frische-Mouri
as we are, and yet you love us. Help us not to shrink from self-knowledge. Teach us Rev. Dennis Frische-Mouri
to respect ourselves for your sake. Give us the courage to put our trust in your Organist/Choir Director Mr. David W. Hanson
guiding power. Raise us out of the paralysis of guilt into the freedom and energy of
forgiven people; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.# We want to thank Rev. John Heckman for being our Minister this morning. He
The Words of Assurance [Responsive] served First UCC, Rising Sun, IN from 2004 to 2013 when he retired. Prior to
L. In Christ’s name, and as one with you in the church, I declare to you: Your sins are that, he worked at Raytheon Corp and NavalAvionicsCenter in Indy. John and
forgiven. his wife, Cindy, live in Greenwood, IN and have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
P. In Christ’s name, and as sisters and brothers in the church, we declare to you: He is presently a clergy member on the Board of Directors for the Merom Camp
Your sins are forgiven. Thanks be to God!+ and RetreatCenter. Additionally, John is serving as the President of the Southeast
Association.
Communion Prayer &Words of Institution
St. John’s United Church of Christ
October 7, 2018
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CALENDAR OF THE WEEK:
Oct. 07 – World Communion Sunday
Oct. 07 – Men’s Choir, 9:30 AM
Oct. 07 – CROP Walk (see bulletin board for more information)
Oct. 08 – Health & Wellness Class, 6:00 PM
Oct. 09 – Church Council Meeting, 7:00 PM
Oct. 10 – NO Confirmation
Oct. 10 – Handbells, 6:00 PM
Oct. 10 – Chancel Choir, 7:00 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 15 – Men’s Fellowship
Oct. 16 – Breakfast Clubs @ Arbys, 9:00 AM
Oct. 16 – Community Blood Draw @ Knights of Columbus hall.
12:00 noon – 5:30 PM (see bulletin board for more information)
Oct. 17 – Confirmation, 5:45 PM
Oct. 17 – Handbells, 6:00 PM
Oct. 17 – Talk at Tuba’s, 7:30 PM
Oct. 21 – Harvest Home Sunday & Teacher Appreciation / Attendance Awards
Oct. 21 – November Messenger deadline
Oct. 21 – Tickets on sale for “Sons of All Ages Banquet”
Oct. 22 – Health & Wellness Class, 6:00 PM
Oct. 23 – Batesville Quiltmakers Sew Day
Oct. 24 – Batesville Quiltmakers Sew Day
Oct. 24 – Confirmation, 5:45 PM
Oct. 24 – Handbells, 6:00 PM
Oct. 24 – Chancel Choir, 7:00 PM
Oct. 25 – Smiles Group (see article)
Oct. 27 – Make-A-Difference Day, 10:00 – 2:00 PM
Oct. 28 – Tickets on sale for “Sons of All Ages Banquet”

Smiles Group (October 25th) – Cookout at the home of Dale & Marian Koester. Be
there at 12:30 pm, we will eat at 1:00 PM. Please bring covered dish to share, meat
and drinks will be furnished. See you there!
BENEVOLENCE CALENDAR:
Oct. 14 - Neighbors In Need
Oct. 21 - Midwest Ministry Development Service
Oct. 28 - Disaster Relief/Mission Trip Fund
Nov.04 - Batesville Area Food Pantry