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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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