PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH Associate Member: United Church of Christ

833 Gravel Pike PO Box 66

Palm PA 18070 215-679-5321

PalmSchwenkfelder@comcast.net www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com

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PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018

Chimes Welcome and Announcements Prayer Prelude *Call to Worship

I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called.

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God who is

above all and through all and in all.

Each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

Speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way

into him who is the head.

Let us worship God!

*Hymn #259 “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” Call to Confession Prayer of Confession

O God, our transgressions are many. We have sinned against

you, and done evil in your sight. We have wandered far from

your truth. You alone know the extent of our guilt. You are

justified to pass judgment and sentence us. We are crushed by

the wrong we have allowed and the good we have avoided. We

plead for mercy. Wash us thoroughly and cleanse us deep

within. Put a new and right spirit in us and restore to us the

joy of your salvation. Help us to lead lives worthy of your call

to us, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Time of Personal Confession Assurance of Pardon Special Music “The Old Rugged Cross” Bill Ludlow Scripture Exodus 16:2 – 4, 9 – 15 (NRSV p. 55; LP p. 109 – 11)

Psalm 78:23 – 29 (NRSV p. 468 – 469; LP p. 914) Ephesians 4:1 – 16 (NRSV p. 951; LP p. 1831 – 1832)

John 6:24 – 35 (NRSV p. 867 – 868; LP p. 1668)

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Children’s Sermon *Hymn #708 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Sermon Special Music “Where He Leads Me I Will Follow” Bill Ludlow Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

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 debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation

but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Call to Offering Offertory *Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host;

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication

We dedicate our offerings, not alone for the good they can

accomplish and the mission they will support, but also because

giving helps us to gain perspective on what really matters. We

would stop working only for food that perishes, seeking for all

the food that endures for eternal life. May our lives and all we

give perform the works of God. Build us up in love for one

another and for all your children everywhere. Amen.

*Hymn #735 “One Race, One Gospel, One Task” *Benediction Postlude

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*All who are able, please stand. The flowers are presented today in loving memory of Betty E. Krauss by Tom and Diane Dunn. The bulletins are sponsored today in honor of Kenny Miller’s 51st birthday by Shirley and Kenneth Miller. Mission Statement of PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH: Our task is to proclaim the Living Word of God, which empowers us to care for and share with our community and the world. Vision Statement of PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH: Serving the glorious God, claimed by Jesus, and inspired by scripture, honoring our history, with renewed commitment we will reach out to our community and the world through worship, spirit enriching programs, and outreaching mission.

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…Things of Interest to Our Palm Schwenkfelder Family…

This week, please keep in your daily prayers: The family of Judy Miller, Jill Schubert, Donna Weller, Ray Fox, Jeremy Master, Autumn Reyburn, Ray Lepley, Elaine Fox, Joanne Jalowy, Dakota Laudenslager, Merle Leh, Keith Miller, Anna Schloder, Cody Belmont, Nathan Wright, Liz Snook, Liem Zbyszinski, Barry Slemmer, Jean Boreman, Leon Wohlbach, Bryan Schwoyer, Evelyn Bold, Ruth Adams, Judy Yerger, Jacki Hensler, Rochelle Ginder Manuel, Deena Updegrove, Rebecca Himmelwright, Joe and Sue Cooper, Ernie Guldin, Meg Lester, Willard Long, Lucile Jones, Sheryl Tomlin, Mae Gerhart, Goldie Graber, Kylene Bertoia Hart, Mary and Heinz Herrmann, Martha Wolford, Devon Hawkins, Kerm Goda, Vern Weller, Mary Hartman, Jen Fries, Mary Jane Burianek, Dave Jaeger, Betty Pope. Please also keep in your prayers the men and women serving in the United States Military. This month from our Schwenkfelder Prayer List we uplift the Mission Board. August Youth Birthdays Happy Birthday to… Jovia Kinsler (8/13), Nicholas Pence (8/19), Briana Kratz (8/25), Job Kinsler (8/30). Happy 18th Birthday to Kaitlyn Mundy (8/22). VBS Thank You Thank you, youth leaders, volunteers, donors, and everyone who had a part in making this year’s Vacation Bible School a fun-filled and God-centered weekend. Children’s Church Children’s church is over for the season and will begin again in the Fall. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time for Children’s Church and to everyone who donated snacks. We couldn’t keep this ministry going without you. Recycling Update It has been decided that we will continue to provide paper recycling here at Palm. As you may have noticed, though, our two paper recycling bins have been moved. This was done in an attempt to prevent paper from flying out of the bins and into the fields and cemetery, which unfortunately had been a rather frequent occurrence where they were previously located. Security System Update We are in the process of updating the building-access component of the church security system. The majority of the steps necessary for this upgrade have already been taken; however, in order for some people to retain their ability to gain access to the church, they will need to take an additional step. If you have a flat white security key-card, you will need to come to the church and swipe your key-card on the key reader. At that point Dan will be able to enter your key-card into the new system. If you do not swipe your key-card before the old system is deactivated, your key-card will no longer work. Please contact the office to come in and have your key-card updated. If you have a key-fob, you do not need to do anything.

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Brown Bag Lecture Series This Wednesday, August 8th, at noon, come to the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center to hear a presentation by Bob Wood entitled The Tragic Story of Bill Howe: Local Civil War Deserter. In 1863 Bill Howe, a laborer living in Perkiomenville, enlisted in the Union Army and rendered heroic service at the Battle of Fredericksburg. Through an unfortunate chain of events, within a year he was hanged by the Federal government and buried in a farm field in Upper Frederick Township. Treasurer’s Report – July 2018 July Year to Date Operating Cash on Hand

Start of Month/Year $19,535.70 $ 64,361.86 Operating Income Received $23,220.50 $158,374.40 Operating Expenses $34,225.47 $214,205.53 Ending Operating Cash on Hand - 7/31 $ 8,530.73 $ 8,530.73

Christmas Stockings We are starting to make our Christmas stockings for Norristown State Hospital and Pennsburg Manor. We would appreciate your help again this year. With your generous help last year, we were able to make a total of 100 stockings. We would like to do the same again this year. You can give your monies to anyone on the committee. Thank you in advance,

Miriam Hausman, Sandra Kriebel, Sally Wright, Ruth Weaver, and Ethel Soffa Altar Flowers and Bulletins There are several upcoming dates open for sponsorship of our Sunday flowers and bulletins.

Dates available for flower sponsorship: One Bouquet Still Needed—

October 14th; November18th Two Bouquets Available—

September 16th Remaining dates available for bulletin sponsorship are:

August 19th; September 9th, 16th, & 30th October 7th; November 25th; December 2nd & 30th

The cost of bulletin sponsorship is $15. The cost for sponsoring one flower arrangement is $25, and the cost for sponsoring both arrangements is $50. Did You Know…? This is where we list items of interest to members and visitors. If you have any items to add, please call or email Dan Ferry in the church office. Thank you. Did You Know…?

LARGE PRINT bulletins are available from an usher. LARGE PRINT Bibles are also available for use during worship services, located on the table to the left between the front and back sections of pews.

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Listening devices are available for those who would like them. Please see an usher to assist you.

A fully accessible restroom is located in the hallway, across from the office. A baby changing table is there, also.

There are greeting cards on the podium as you enter the sanctuary. Anyone is invited to sign – you don’t need to be a member of the congregation to add your name to the well wishes.

Donations of greeting cards to this project are welcomed and needed, especially Get Well and Sympathy cards. Please see Nancy Hoffman with your donations, or place them on the podium shelf.

Did You Also Know…? If you are away this summer, or any time, don't forget that the Church's expenses continue and that your financial support is still needed. You might consider going online from wherever you may be and making a donation via our website, http://palmschwenkfelderchurch.com/, by clicking the big blue "Donate Now" button at the top right.

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This Week at PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH

Sunday, August 5 10:15am Sunday Worship Service 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 68–69; Romans 8:1–21 Monday, August 6 11:00am Board of Music Ministry Meeting 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 70–71; Romans 8:22–39 Tuesday, August 7 9:00am Ladies' Aid - Pickles for Chow Chow 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 72–73; Romans 9:1–15 1:00pm Ladies' Aid Meeting 7:00pm Boy Scouts - Troop Meeting Wednesday, August 8 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 74–76; Romans 9:16–33 12:00pm Brown Bag Lecture Series @ SLHC Thursday, August 9 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 77–78; Romans 10 Friday, August 10 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 79–80; Romans 11:1–18 Saturday, August 11 Pastor Nick Returns from Vacation 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 81–83; Romans 11:19–36 Sunday, August 12 10:15am Laity Sunday Worship Service 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Psalms 84–86; Romans 12

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PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH 833 Gravel Pike

PO Box 66 Palm PA 18070

Office Phone: 215 – 679 – 5321 Fax: 215 – 679 – 2650

Pastor Nick’s Cell Phone: (267) 374 – 5691 Sister Millicent’s Phone: (610) 367 – 9185

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com

Church Administrator E-mail: palmadministrator@comcast.net

Church Office Email: palmschwenkfelder@comcast.net

Pastor’s E-mail: palmpastor@comcast.net

Copyright License Number: 1433223

Serving You at PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH Ministers: All Church Members Pastor: Rev. Nicholas Pence Director of Music: Ed Bieler Junior Bells: Beth Croll Senior Bells: Joanne and David Luz Organist: Peg Jacob Church Administrator: J. Daniel Ferry Youth Director: Barbara Master Sexton: Kevin Master 484 – 358 – 1684 Deacon Greeter Ushers: Lawrence Croll, Tim Hoffman, David Luz, Leon Wohlbach Prayer Chain: Nancy Hoffman The Call to Worship is reprinted by permission of United Church Press from When We Gather by James G. Kirk. Copyright 2001 by Geneva Press. The Prayer of Confession and Prayer of Dedication are both reprinted by permission of The United Church Press from Led by Love by Lavon Bayler. Copyright 1996 by United Church Press.