S C A T T E R T O S E R V E G O D & N E I G H B O R

Welcome to all! We gather to praise God for the innumerable blessings given to us and to grow deeper in the Spirit. Joyfully, let us lift our hearts to God.

World Communion Sunday OfferingJoin with millions of brothers and sisters in a celebration of Communion and generosity that will provide scholarships to students in the United States and around the world. Offering envelopes are placed in today’s bulletin.

Children and Their Safety are Important at Chestnut Hill UMCWe rejoice that as a church we are able to offer carefully planned, age

appropriate care and activities for our children and youth.Today, children ages 6 and above will stay in the sanctuary for worship.

The Nursery for infants up to age 6 is located in Classroom 101 (exit through the right side door at the front of the sanctuary, pass through “the Commons,” go through

the double doors to the Education Building and follow the hallway to the Nursery at the end of the hall on the left).

DIRECTORY OF CHESTNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCHSharma Lewis Richmond Area Resident BishopPeter D. Weaver Interim BishopScott Davis Lynchburg District SuperintendentLiz Ecklund MinisterVernie Barrow Minister EmeritusMonica Campbell Administrative AssistantHeather Wilson Director of Music MinistryJudy Martin BookkeeperJudy Robertson Lay LeaderErin Ecklund Nursery Supervisor

Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

You are welcome at Chestnut Hill UMC.

4660 Fort Avenue ~ Lynchburg, Virginia 24502Church: 434-239-8423

Pastor’s Cell: 434-258-2934; Pastor’s Home: 434-319-5646Email Pastor Liz: Pastorliz@aol.com

chestnuthillumc@comcast.net ~ on the web at chestnuthillumc.net

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Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church10:30 a.m. ~ October 6, 2019 ~ Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

World Communion Sunday

Our ministry vision for the Virginia Annual Conference is “to be disciples of Jesus Christ who are lifelong learners, who influence others to serve.”

WELCOME! JOIN US IN WORSHIPING GOD!Welcome and Ministry Announcements

Welcome in the name of Christ our Lord. Please register your attendance, printing your name, address, phone, and email, when the pew pad is passed to you.

Thank you for silencing cell phones as we gather to worship God.

Invocation

Prelude “Communion Reflection” arr. Sherwin

Call to Worship

Let all who trust in Christ as their Lord and Savior come now for worship.

In things large and small we trust Christ in all that we do in life.

Faithful and true are the qualities shared by those in the Kingdom of God.

We can believe in no other because there is only one true living God.

Let our hearts be glad, for God calls us heirs in Christ our Savior.

Blessed be the name of the Lord!

*Singing Our Faith # 2172 “We Are Called”

Morning Prayer

Most gracious and loving God, even among the ancient ones You counted the faithful among Your children. Touch our hearts, Lord, and give us the wisdom, courage, and strength to be faithful. In Christ we pray. Amen.

Choral Anthem “A New Song” Larson

Prayer for Illumination Ann RobbinsO merciful God, in Your infinite wisdom You have called each one of us to be stewards of all those things you place in our care. Guide us through thy Word, Lord, and give us wisdom to be faithful stewards. In Christ we pray. Amen.

Gospel Lesson Luke 17:4-10 (CEB) Ann Robbins

New Testament Lesson Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 (CEB) Ann Robbins

The Word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.

Singing Our Faith # 127 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

The Good News “Faith”

Invitation ~page 12

Confession and Pardon

The Giving of God’s Tithes and Our GiftsPrayer of ThanksgivingOffertory “There Is A Fountain” arr. Berry*Doxology # 95 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.

The Great Thanksgiving ~page 13

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

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 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.

Taking the Bread and the Cup

Prayer after Communion

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Let us not be ashamed of testifying to our faith. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

*Singing Our Faith # 368 “My Hope Is Built”

*Blessing and Dismissal

*Postlude

**This Week’s Calendar**

Tuesday, 10/8 9:00 a.m. Prayer Group7:00 p.m. Homeschool First Game Night

Wednesday, 10/9 10:00 a.m. Merry Martha’s @ CHUMCWe will have our pledge service for 2020 UMW mission pledges and Judy Robertson will present a program on her recent trip to Ireland. Light refreshments will be provided. Please come prepared to catch up on MM's dues ($2/month) and to pay 2019 pledge if you have not already done so.

Thursday, 10/10 6:00 p.m. Handbells6:45 p.m. Choir

Friday, 10/11 Church Office Closed

** Looking Ahead on the Calendar **

Monday, 10/14 Columbus Day ~ Church Office Closed

Tuesday, 10/15 10:30 a.m. Bible Study~”Experience A Modern Day Revival”

Saturday, 10/19 10:30 a.m. Blessing of the AnimalsThis will take place on the portico off the Commons of the parking lot. Each year, on or near the Feast Day of St. Francis which falls in October, Christian churches all over the world hold this very special service. We will bless any pets or animals that you wish to bring that afternoon. We will accept offerings of money, food or pet supplies for the Lynchburg Humane Society. Be sure that all pets are controlled - on leashes, reins, in cages or tanks. Be prepared to clean-up after your pet.

In the Grocery Cart This MonthFor OCTOBER: “Cleaning Products especially Laundry Detergent and Dish Washing Liquid. Also needed are Body Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Razors for men and women, Tampons, Adult Wipes, Handsoap, Hand Sanitizer, Deodorant, Toothpaste, and Diapers. This will assist people through Park View Community Mission. Place donations in the grocery cart, located in the Commons. **NOTE: Please put all liquids in the box provided. Tape down all flip top bottles.

Read AheadOctober 13, 2019~The Scriptures are 2 Timothy 2:8-15 & Psalm 66. The sermon text is Mark 8:31-38 and the message is “Discipleship”.

Bible Study Starting Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.

“Experience a Modern-Day Revival.”If you’ve taken a class using Adam Hamilton’s studies, you know how his DVD

sessions seem part travelogue—part history lesson—a lot Bible study. In Revival, he once again uses his captivating, storytelling talent to take you on a six-week

journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to twenty-first-century Christians, calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. His story is our story. It’s our heritage, it defines our faith, and it challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Adam Hamilton connects John Wesley’s contribution in 18th-century England with his

legacy for 21st-century America, bringing lessons from Wesley’s life and ministry to bear on discipleship today. For this study to be successful we need at least 4 participants.

Churches for Urban Ministry Citrus Sale

We are again participating selling fruit for CUM. Deadline for orders will be Sunday, November 3rd. Order forms are placed in the Commons. For more information contact Tammy Balderson or Eleanor Maxham.

**This Week’s Calendar**

Tuesday, 10/8 9:00 a.m. Prayer Group7:00 p.m. Homeschool First Game Night

Wednesday, 10/9 10:00 a.m. Merry Martha’s @ CHUMCWe will have our pledge service for 2020 UMW mission pledges and Judy Robertson will present a program on her recent trip to Ireland. Light refreshments will be provided. Please come prepared to catch up on MM's dues ($2/month) and to pay 2019 pledge if you have not already done so.

Thursday, 10/10 6:00 p.m. Handbells6:45 p.m. Choir

Friday, 10/11 Church Office Closed

** Looking Ahead on the Calendar **

Monday, 10/14 Columbus Day ~ Church Office Closed

Tuesday, 10/15 10:30 a.m. Bible Study~”Experience A Modern Day Revival”

Saturday, 10/19 10:30 a.m. Blessing of the AnimalsThis will take place on the portico off the Commons of the parking lot. Each year, on or near the Feast Day of St. Francis which falls in October, Christian churches all over the world hold this very special service. We will bless any pets or animals that you wish to bring that afternoon. We will accept offerings of money, food or pet supplies for the Lynchburg Humane Society. Be sure that all pets are controlled - on leashes, reins, in cages or tanks. Be prepared to clean-up after your pet.

In the Grocery Cart This MonthFor OCTOBER: “Cleaning Products especially Laundry Detergent and Dish Washing Liquid. Also needed are Body Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Razors for men and women, Tampons, Adult Wipes, Handsoap, Hand Sanitizer, Deodorant, Toothpaste, and Diapers. This will assist people through Park View Community Mission. Place donations in the grocery cart, located in the Commons. **NOTE: Please put all liquids in the box provided. Tape down all flip top bottles.

Read AheadOctober 13, 2019~The Scriptures are 2 Timothy 2:8-15 & Psalm 66. The sermon text is Mark 8:31-38 and the message is “Discipleship”.

Bible Study Starting Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.

“Experience a Modern-Day Revival.”If you’ve taken a class using Adam Hamilton’s studies, you know how his DVD

sessions seem part travelogue—part history lesson—a lot Bible study. In Revival, he once again uses his captivating, storytelling talent to take you on a six-week

journey through England tracing the life of John Wesley. Wesley’s message and his faith continue to speak to twenty-first-century Christians, calling for a revival of our hearts and souls so that our world might be changed. His story is our story. It’s our heritage, it defines our faith, and it challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Adam Hamilton connects John Wesley’s contribution in 18th-century England with his

legacy for 21st-century America, bringing lessons from Wesley’s life and ministry to bear on discipleship today. For this study to be successful we need at least 4 participants.

Churches for Urban Ministry Citrus Sale

We are again participating selling fruit for CUM. Deadline for orders will be Sunday, November 3rd. Order forms are placed in the Commons. For more information contact Tammy Balderson or Eleanor Maxham.