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“But the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.” - Habakkuk 2:20 NIV<br />
Let the people begin silent meditation.<br />
7:30 am, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm —WORSHIP 9:30 am—SUND AY SCH OOL<br />
Lections<br />
Theme: God’s Work In Us<br />
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7 (UMH 799); 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13<br />
Good Morning! We extend a warm welcome to each of you worshipping with us today!<br />
It is our hope that this experience of prayer, praise and preaching will enrich you and bring you into a meaningful<br />
relationship with God, His people and His church!<br />
LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES<br />
Opening Song<br />
*Call to Worship<br />
Rev. Christopher M. Grimes<br />
Leader:<br />
ACOLYTES<br />
Gospel Choir<br />
Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord! We’ve come this far by<br />
Faith. Leaning on the Lord.<br />
(Please Stand) People: Praise the Lord! Give thanks to our God! Trusting in His holy<br />
word He has never failed us yet.<br />
Leader:<br />
People:<br />
Leader:<br />
God has blessed us and brought us to this time.<br />
God has blessed us and brought us to this place.<br />
In our 165 years, we have weathered winters, storms and periods of<br />
drought. God has nurtured and fed us, caused our roots to sink deep.<br />
People:<br />
Leader:<br />
People:<br />
All:<br />
In our 165 years together, our Family Tree has enjoyed gentle<br />
sunshine, nourishing rains, the leisurely warmth of summer<br />
blessings.<br />
God has shown us his grace, growing fruit of abundant varieties.<br />
God has made us his witnesses in the world. God has placed us<br />
in loving fellowship with one another.<br />
On this day Praise the Lord! Give thanks to our God!<br />
Hymn of Praise “To God Be the Glory” Page 3<br />
Opening Prayer<br />
(Please Be Seated)<br />
Prayer Response<br />
HEAR OUR PRAYER<br />
Hear our prayer, O Lord; Hear our prayer, O Lord;<br />
Incline Thine ear to us and grant us Thy peace. Amen.<br />
Pastor's Notes and Welcome of Visitors—Introduction of the Speaker<br />
Passing of the Peace / Time of Sharing<br />
Hope Children’s Choir<br />
Thoughts for Children<br />
Message from <strong>Anniversary</strong> Committee Chair<br />
Introduction of <strong>Anniversary</strong> Essay Winner<br />
Song of Inspiration<br />
Rev. Christopher M. Grimes<br />
10:30 am<br />
10:30 am<br />
Liz Washington<br />
Gospel Choir<br />
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*Please Stand/+Remain in Sanctuary<br />
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Introduction of Bishop David Bard<br />
Song of Inspiration<br />
*+Altar Call<br />
(Please Stand & Remain in Sanctuary)<br />
10:30 am<br />
Gospel Choir<br />
Rev. Dr. B. Kevin Smalls<br />
Senior Pastor<br />
Scripture Jeremiah 29:<strong>11</strong>-14 Lay Servants<br />
Darrell Bell (7:30 am)<br />
Evelyn Summerville (10:30 am)<br />
Song of Preparation<br />
Gospel Choir<br />
ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE<br />
Wednesday, December 6, <strong>2017</strong> at 6:30 p.m.<br />
On Wednesday, December 6, <strong>2017</strong> at 6:30 p.m., the Comfort Givers Ministry of Hope United Methodist<br />
Church will provide the opportunity for all to gather in worship and fellowship in memory of those who<br />
have gone on to Glory. Please join us to celebrate the memory of your loved ones and to praise the Lord<br />
for the time we had with them.<br />
To have the name of your loved one(s) called during the service, please complete the form below and<br />
place it in the offering tray or in the Comfort Givers' mailbox by November 26, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
If you would like a picture of your loved one and/or a favorite poem or Scripture included in the Memorial<br />
Service display during the fellowship hour, please indicate on the form and place the item(s) in an<br />
envelope and in the Comfort Givers Ministry mailbox by November 26, <strong>2017</strong>. Pictures should be no<br />
larger than 4"x6." Clearly print your name, address and your loved one's name on the back of the item(s).<br />
They will be returned after the fellowship.<br />
+Proclamation<br />
(Please Remain in Sanctuary)<br />
*+Invitation to Christian<br />
Discipleship<br />
(Please Stand & Remain<br />
in Sanctuary)<br />
The Offertory Invitation<br />
The Offertory Prayer<br />
“Focus On The Future”<br />
The Reverend Anthony R. Hood, D. Min.<br />
First United Methodist Church of Farmington<br />
Senior Pastor<br />
“I Will Trust In the Lord” Page 3<br />
Lord, we live in a time when self-esteem is highly praised, and success is touted as a<br />
worthy goal. When we find it difficult to behave humbly and to take on the role of<br />
servanthood be our strength and redeemer.<br />
Lord, it is easy to say in words that we love. It is more difficult to say it with our<br />
deeds. Receive these gifts as tangible expressions of our love. We pray in<br />
Jesus’ name.<br />
Divine love through me blesses and multiplies all that I have, all that I give,<br />
and all that I receive, in the name of Jesus. Amen<br />
God Bless and Please Come Out and Join Us!<br />
Comfort Givers Memorial Service Committee<br />
Dawn Jowers, Ministry Chairperson<br />
Rev. Rosaline Green, Clergy Advisor<br />
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ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE - DECEMBER 6, <strong>2017</strong> at 6:30 P.M.<br />
Please PRINT Clearly - Detach this portion and place in the Comfort Givers mailbox<br />
Your Name: ________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone Number: __________________________<br />
Number of Persons Attending: ______________<br />
Included with Registration Form: Picture ____<br />
Name of your loved one(s) and their relationship to you:<br />
Email Address: ___________________________<br />
Poem_____ Scripture _________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________<br />
+Tithe and General Offering<br />
(Please Remain in Sanctuary)<br />
+Song of Celebration<br />
*Doxology<br />
(Please Stand & Remain in<br />
Sanctuary)<br />
*Blessing of the Offering<br />
(Please Stand)<br />
“All Things Come Of Thee”<br />
All things come of Thee, O Lord,<br />
and of Thine own have we given Thee.<br />
Gospel Choir<br />
Introduction of the 2016 Little Miss Diamonds, Darlings and Dolls Scholarship Winner — Dakota Dalton<br />
*Recessional<br />
*Benediction<br />
“Blessed Be the Name”<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________<br />
*Benediction Response<br />
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow,<br />
Praise Him All Creatures Here Below,<br />
Praise Him Above ye Heavenly Host,<br />
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen”<br />
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*Please Stand/+Remain in Sanctuary<br />
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE<br />
<strong>11</strong> For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not<br />
for harm, to give you a future with hope. <strong>12</strong> Then when you call upon me and come and<br />
pray to me, I will hear you. 13 When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me<br />
with all your heart, 14 I will let you find me, says the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes<br />
and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, says<br />
the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.<br />
To God Be the Glory<br />
(African American Heritage Hymnal #157)<br />
To God be the glory, great things He hath done! So loved He the<br />
world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life, an atonement<br />
for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in.<br />
Jeremiah 29:<strong>11</strong>-14 (NRSV)<br />
Bishop David Bard to Host Dialog on Human Sexuality at Hope United Methodist<br />
Church on Monday, November 20, <strong>2017</strong><br />
“Weaving the Future: Connectional Conversations” is an opportunity for persons to share their<br />
hopes, dreams and concerns about the official position of The United Methodist Church as it<br />
relates to individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered or Queer.<br />
Bishop David Bard will be at Hope United Methodist Church to engage in conversation around<br />
LGBTQ inclusion and the unity and future of The United Methodist Church.<br />
We invite you to join us as we discuss our differences for The United Methodist Church<br />
together.<br />
Monday, November 20, <strong>2017</strong> 7:00pm<br />
Fellowship Banquet Hall<br />
Hope United Methodist Church<br />
26275 Northwestern Highway<br />
Southfield, MI 48076<br />
248.356.1020<br />
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood! To ev’ry believer,<br />
the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes,<br />
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.<br />
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,<br />
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer and higher,<br />
and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.<br />
Refrain<br />
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!<br />
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!<br />
O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give<br />
Him the glory, great things He hath done!<br />
$10 Sunday<br />
HOPE Online<br />
I WILL TRUST IN THE LORD<br />
(African American Heritage Hymnal #391)<br />
I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord,<br />
I will trust in the Lord till I die.<br />
I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord,<br />
I will trust in the Lord till I die.<br />
I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right, I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right,<br />
I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right, till I die. (Repeat)<br />
I’m gonna stay on the battlefield, I’m gonna stay on the battlefield,<br />
I’m gonna stay on the battlefield till I die. (Repeat)<br />
I’m gonna stay on bended knee, I’m gonna stay on bended knee,<br />
I’m gonna stay on bended knee till I die. (Repeat)<br />
The Little Miss Diamonds Darlings and Dolls <strong>2017</strong> Scholarship Committee thanks Hope United<br />
Methodist Church for their outpouring of love and support for our first scholarship pageant. Because<br />
of your love and support, we awarded $3,100.00 in scholarships to deserving girls in the community.<br />
We also donated children books to a homeless shelter. We also donated $7,000 to Hope United<br />
Methodist Church. This money went to the technical advancement of fellowship hall for our future<br />
use. We welcome you to join us today after each worship service, to enjoy a demonstration of our<br />
new high resolution motorized screen and high tech digital projector! Thank You!<br />
Terrian Bell<br />
LaRuth Shepherd<br />
Gloria Hardy<br />
Sharon Ford<br />
Alantha Newby-Fleming<br />
Kimberly Stokes<br />
Ellen Chamberlin<br />
Celeste Scott<br />
Catherine Martin<br />
Queen Dakota Dalton<br />
Courtney Browne<br />
Sheila Bell<br />
Alberta Garrett<br />
Heather Bishop<br />
Jasmine Johnson<br />
Diane Browne<br />
Barbara Talley<br />
Cherese Burton<br />
Marsha Bishop<br />
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The Reverend Dr. Anthony R. Hood is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He is a graduate of<br />
Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Science<br />
Degree in Education and Social Policy with a concentration on Psychological Services.<br />
He earned his Master of Divinity Degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological<br />
Seminary, located on the campus of Northwestern University. In June of 20<strong>11</strong>, He<br />
earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit,<br />
Michigan.<br />
Dr. Hood was ordained an Elder by the Detroit Annual Conference of the United<br />
Methodist Church in May of 2004. He has previously served as an associate pastor at<br />
Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Michigan and as the pastor of Berea St.<br />
Paul’s United Methodist Church in Highland Park, Michigan and Scott Memorial United Methodist Church in<br />
Detroit, Michigan. Currently he serves as the pastor of Farmington First United Methodist Church in<br />
Farmington, Michigan.<br />
He lives by the words found in Galatians 2:19-20 NIV:<br />
“Through the law I died to the law so I might live to God. I have been<br />
crucified with Christ: and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who<br />
lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son<br />
of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”<br />
Dear Hope visitors and friends,<br />
If you would like to become a<br />
member of Hope UMC Church<br />
and don’t want to take that<br />
long walk down the aisle, you<br />
can join Hope Church just by<br />
calling Reverend Green at 248-<br />
262-5<strong>12</strong>9. We will begin the<br />
process with your call or you<br />
can stop by the church office<br />
Tuesday through Friday.<br />
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