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“God's Gifts to You: The Puzzle”

Psalm 139:14, Romans 12:4-8

Sunday, October 29, 2017

11:00 AM

Pastoral Staff Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers, Senior Minister

Rev. Alan R. Rudnick, Associate/Executive Minister Rev. Cindy Mapstone, Adjunct Associate Minister

Rev. William A. Carlsen, Adjunct Minister Rev. Edwin F. Taylor, Senior Minister Emeritus

Dr. Landrum H. Wooten, Associate Minister Emeritus

Staff Abel Searor, Director of Worship Arts/Principal Organist

Gloria Trode, Director of Children’s Music Dr. Kay Paulsen, Director of Congregational Care Nicholas MacLane, Director of Family Worship

Ben Rayland, Children’s Ministry Director Mary Chirello, Youth Director & Hospitality Coordinator

Mick Thorpe, Director of Building Services Alyssa Eighmey, Office Manager

Peter Hawley, Communications Coordinator Jane Hahn, Bookkeeper

Ellen Butler, Office Assistant Reinaldo Mercado, Building Staff Liam McDonough, Building Staff

Ministers: The Entire Congregation

Connect with us! Office 315-445-0331

Pastor on Call (24/7) 315-303-2308

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Website: www.dewittchurch.org Facebook: DeWitt Community Church

Welcome to DeWitt Community Church Sunday, October 29, 2017 — 11:00 AM

Thought for Today “Your Spiritual Gifts were not given to you for your benefit but for the benefit of others, just as other people were given gifts for your benefit.” - Rick Warren

Prelude "Partita on Ein Feste Burg" by Andrew Clarke

Invitation to Worship

*Processional Hymn Called as Partners in Christ’s Service (#581)

*Responsive Call to Worship Leader: You have called us to this place, O Lord. People: Each one of us is unique, with differing gifts and talents. Leader: Yet each talent represented here is valuable in God’s realm. People: Lord, help us find ways in which we can use our talents for healing and

hope. Leader: Come, let us praise the Lord who has called us here. People: Let us open our hearts and spirits to God’s word for us. AMEN.

*Unison Prayer It is so easy for us, Lord, to diminish the gifts You have given us. We have come to believe that either we are experts in some areas or we know nothing. Each of us has been given special talents and gifts that can be used to help others, but for some reason we have chosen not to use these gifts, deciding that they are unimportant or not needed. Forgive us when we decide not to act. Help us to see the blessings that You have poured into our lives, and may we discover the special talents that we have. Open the doorways of service and let the gates swing wide on the “grease of grace,” that we may go forth to serve You in this world. In the name of Christ, we pray. AMEN.

Greeting & Announcements

Hymn of Prayer What Gift Can We Bring (#685)

Thanks-Giving Video

Prayers of the People

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Invitation To Give

Please feel free to give via credit card, debit card, or PayPal on our secure e-giving portal www.dewittchurch.org/give on your mobile phone or other internet connected device.

Offertory “Pie Jesu” by Andrew Lloyd Webber Laura Enslin and Lidia McDaniel

*Doxology and Prayer of Thanksgiving (#34)

Scripture Reading Psalm 139:14 (TLB) (p. 643) Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous—and how well I know it.

Scripture Reading Romans 12:4-8 (NIV) (p. 1156) For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Choir Anthem "All Is Holy" by Jeanne Cotter

Message "God's Gifts to You: The Puzzle" Rev. Dr. Mark E. Sommers

*Recessional Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory (#569)

*Blessing

Postlude "Partita on Ein Feste Burg" by Andrew Clarke

Worship Leader: Elizabeth Chapman

*Congregation stands

The Altar Flowers this week are given by Rick and Dot Hall:

“Love and memory of our sisters Debbie, Donna and Lorie. Gone but never forgotten. Until we meet again. All our love.”

Starting Point

Sunday, October 29, 12 PM—Library Starting Point is the place for getting acquainted with DeWitt Community Church - finding a small group, learning about our ministries, and meeting church staff. Starting Point lasts for approximately 20 minutes and children are welcome to attend.

Church Membership If you have been attending DeWitt Community Church for a while and would like to know more about Church Membership please let us know by returning the tear off in the bulletin, or emailing or calling the church office: office@dewittchurch.org 315.445.0331.

Saturday Night Child Care The Children's Ministry Team is excited to announce that child care for the Saturday evening service will be available at 5:30 PM moving forward! We plan to use a newly renovated Room 10 and the gym for these activities! The child care will begin on Saturday, November 11. All ages are welcome! For more information about these events please fill out the form below and drop it in the Offering plate or the DCC Internal Mailbox located in the Narthex.

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