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PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH Associate Member: United Church of Christ

833 Gravel Pike PO Box 66

Palm PA 18070 215-679-5321

[email protected] www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com

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PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018

CHRIST THE KING

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.

Chimes Welcome and Announcements Prayer Prelude “All Hail the Power” Joel Raney

(Dottie Heebner, piano)

*Call to Worship

Grace to you and peace from the one who is and who was and who is to come,

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the

dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts.

The whole earth is full of God’s glory.

*Hymn #29 “O Worship the King” Call to Confession Prayer of Confession

Holy One, we dare to call you Lord, but yield to you only fragments

of our lives. You had nowhere to lay your head; we surround

ourselves with comfort. We expect to serve you with what

remains after we have indulged our desires. Forgive our greed,

our lack of trust, our desire to pick the times and places we will

respond to your call. In your abundant mercy teach us what it

means to follow, even at the cost of our lives. Amen.

Time of Personal Confession

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Assurance of Pardon THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM

This morning we welcome into the household of faith through the sacrament of Baptism,

Olivia Elle Zaborowski Son of Kenneth and Kelly Zaborowski

Welcome

Address Questions of the Candidates

*Congregational Response

We receive this child as a new person in Christ.

We offer our understanding and support as she explores

life. We enfold this child in our love, seeking together to

grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and all

people. We join with these parents in telling the gospel in

our midst so that this child may live with us for Christ,

showing forth His love for all people.

Prayer of Baptism

Act of Baptism Prayer Introduction to the Congregation

Welcome by Deacon

Scripture Revelations 1:4b – 8 (NRSV p. 994 – 995; LP p. 1921) John 18:33 – 37 (NRSV p. 881; LP p. 1694)

Children’s Sermon Children’s Church Corey May (Christmas Card Project) *Hymn #262 “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Sermon “Made to Be a Kingdom”

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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 “O Worship the King” Joel Raney

(Dottie Heebner, piano)

Doxology “Doxology of Thanks” arr. Patti Drennan

Prayer of Dedication

Our offerings measure our faithfulness to you, mighty God. They

are witness to the importance we place on sharing your Word,

ministering to one another, and reaching out to make a

difference in your world. As we have been influenced by your

love in Jesus Christ, help us to communicate that love by what

we do and say. Let us become as lamps brightening a cloudy day,

as light breaking forth at dawn. To that end, we dedicate

ourselves with our gifts. Amen.

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Senior Choir Anthem “Come Glory in His Name” arr. Mary McDonald The congregation is invited to sing the following verses as directed

Give thanks to God, the Lord,

upon His Name now call. Make known among the people on earth

what He has done for all. Ascribe unto the Lord

the glory due His Name; the splendor of His holiness now worship and proclaim!

Sing to the Lord, all earth; His saving pow’r proclaim.

Declare His glory to the world; His wondrous deeds proclaim.

For great is God, the Lord, most worthy of all praise;

He made the heavens and the earth; fear Him and give Him praise!

Choir will sing a verse alone,

after which the congregation will please rise and join in singing the final stanza

Give thanks to God, the Lord; remember all His deeds.

His judgments are in all the earth; He is the Lord indeed!

Sing praise to Him, now sing; His glory now proclaim.

Rejoice, all you who seek the Lord; come, glory in His Name!

*Benediction Postlude “Coronation” Janet Correll *All who are able, please stand. The bulletins are sponsored today by Kevin and Karen Schultz and family, wishing our Schwenkfelder family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The flowers are presented today in loving memory of Elizabeth Schultz Roberts by Charlotte Puff.

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…Things of Interest to Our Palm Schwenkfelder Family…

This week, please keep in your daily prayers: The family of Ray Fox, Mary, Annabelle, and Brad Snow, Judy Bair, Peggy Weaver, Chandler Williams, Leroy Brown, Pauline Kloenne, Eric G., Grace Kuhns, Roger Steele, Bob Croll, Sr., Evelyn and Jack Bold, Mae Gerhart, Jill Schubert, Donna Weller, Jeremy Master, Autumn Reyburn, Ray Lepley, Elaine Fox, Dakota Laudenslager, Merle Leh, Keith Miller, Anna Schloder, Cody Belmont, Liz Snook, Liem Zbyszinski, Barry Slemmer, Jean Boreman, Leon Wohlbach, Bryan Schwoyer, Judy Yerger, Jacki Hensler, Rochelle Ginder Manuel, Deena Updegrove, Rebecca Himmelwright, Ernie Guldin, Meg Lester, Willard Long, Lucile Jones, Sheryl Tomlin, 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. 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 Palm Schwenkfelder Church Men of Palm.

November Youth Birthdays Happy Birthday to… Bridgette Wright (11/16), Hans Muse (11/18), Reid Hoffman (11/25), Anja Muse (11/29), Sabine Muse (11/30)

Journey to Advent Church Potluck Dinner Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating the beginning of the advent season on Saturday, December 1st from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm in the Social Hall. Bring a food item to share. We will need some main dishes. There will be a devotional time, and our featured intergenerational activity will be a Gingerbread House Decorating Competition. We will be competing in groups to decorate a gingerbread house that matches a professionally made model. The team that comes the closest to success wins! We will provide all the materials needed. We hope you will join us to begin our advent season.

Lights in the Parkway Youth of all ages, join us on Friday, December 7th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm as we drive through a spectacular Christmas light display. After Lights in the Parkway, we will have a hot chocolate social at the home of Barb & Kevin Master, and we will return to the church by 9:00 pm. Please sign up so we can be sure that we have enough driving chaperones.

Christmas Program Rehearsals Rehearsals will take place during Sunday School starting today, followed by rehearsals on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th, with one Saturday rehearsal on December 15th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Christmas Program Our Youth will be presenting an adaptation of the book Why the Chimes Rang by Raymond MacDonald Alden on Sunday, December 16th at 10:15 a.m. Please join us for refreshments after worship in the Adult Sunday School Room. All church members are invited to bring a snack to share. You may drop it off before worship in the Adult Sunday School Room.

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Adopt-A-Family Select a paper ornament from the Open Link Christmas Tree in the narthex and purchase that gift for one of the 4 children listed on the tree. Please return your purchased gifts unwrapped and with the paper ornament taped to it. Gifts are due back by Sunday, December 9th. College Care Packages We are looking for donations of small items or gift cards to add to the college care packages. Monetary donations will also be accepted to help purchase items and ship the packages. The packages will be shipped out after the Thanksgiving holiday. Please contact Sarah Linsinbigler (484) 752 – 9549 with any questions (please leave a message). Thank You Thank you to all! The Ladies’ Aid Social Service Committee would like to thank everyone for the great support we had this year for our Christmas Project. It was a great success. We were able to send 40 Christmas stockings to Pennsburg Manor, and at their request, 60 plastic bags to Norristown State Hospital.

Social Service Committee Members: Miriam Houseman, Ruth Weaver, Sally Wright, Sandy Kriebel, and Ethel Soffa

Thank You!!!! Another Holiday Bazaar is in the books and the Ladies’ Aid would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone that helped in any way. This year’s Bazaar was a great success thanks to the many hands that helped to make that success possible. We couldn’t have done it without you. We hosted 25 vendors plus our special features; Little Creek Farms Bee Keepers, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, and our youth sponsored Kids Corner. The ladies always do a great job with their tables filled with homemade baked items, chow chow, jellies, red beets and peanut butter candy. A successful Bazaar takes many hours of preparation and work, but once again, with your help, we did it!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH! Thank You I want to thank Pastor Nick for his visitations, and to everyone for their best wishes and get well cards during my recovery from knee surgery.

Sandy Kriebel Special Congregational Meeting A Special Congregational Meeting will be held in two weeks on Sunday, December 9, 2018, immediately following the worship service, to elect our church leadership and approve our budget for 2019. There will be copies of the budget in the narthex available before the meeting. Please be sure to attend this important meeting. Annual Report Submissions Annual reports from all Church committees are due in the office no later than January 8th, 2019. If possible, please e-mail your report to the church office. Any questions should be directed to Vice Moderator, Lawrence Croll.

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Organist Wanted Palm Schwenkfelder Church, 833 Gravel Pike, Palm PA 18070 is seeking a Part-Time Organist/Accompanist for Sunday Services at 10:15 a.m., occasional holidays and special services, and adult choir rehearsals generally held Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. A completed job application (which can be found at www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com ) and résumé can be mailed to the church at P.O. Box 66, Palm PA 18070, or email them to [email protected]. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please have them go to our website or email any questions they may have. This position is open starting February 1, 2019. Holiday Shopping With A Cause Want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping? Looking for a unique gift? Want to treat yourself? Men, do you need a special something for the woman in your life? We have the answer! Come to the “Holiday Shopping for a Cause” event sponsored by the Women’s Christian Fellowship of Central Schwenkfelder Church. The event is being held on Friday, November 30th, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, and on Saturday, December 1st, from 10:00am – 2:00pm, in the Central Community Center, 2067 Steelman Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. There will be many items to purchase, including blown glass ornaments, jewelry, purses, bookmarks, toys, and clothing, in all price ranges. All of the proceeds will go to Women At Risk International; an organization that rescues women and children from human traffickers here and around the world. WAR applies 80 – 90% of profits to providing rescued women and children with safe shelter. These women are trained to work with dignity, while being presented with the hope of Christ, and all of the items at the fundraiser are made by these women. Do your Christmas shopping with us! Together we can make a difference!! Luminaries for Christmas Eve Every Sunday, starting today and running through December 16th, you may contribute $5.00 per line for a luminary to decorate the church driveway on Christmas Eve. This is one of the fundraisers for the Palm Schwenkfelder Church Relay for Life Team. Your contribution may be made “in honor of” or “in memory of” friends or loved ones. There will be a special insert in the Christmas Eve bulletin acknowledging your gifts. You can fill out the form on page 13 of this bulletin to place your order. Please then submit your order for luminaries at the table located in the narthex after worship services, or place your order and payment in the office lock-box before the deadline of Sunday, December 16th. Please make checks payable to: PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH - Memo: Relay for Life Team.

Christmas Eve Cantata and Candle Lighting Service Monday, December 24th we will gather for worship on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We will begin at 7:15 p.m. with a collection of pre-service music, which will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by our cantata “A Celebration of Carols” by Joseph M. Martin, and our service will conclude with our candle lighting and singing of “Silent Night.”

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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.

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.

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This Week at PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH

Sunday, November 25 9:00am Rehearsal for Children's Christmas Program 9:00am Sunday School 10:15am Sunday Worship Service - Zaborowski Baptism 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Ezekiel 24–26; 1 Peter 2 Monday, November 26 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Ezekiel 27–29; 1 Peter 3 Tuesday, November 27 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Ezekiel 30–32; 1 Peter 4 7:00pm Boy Scouts - Troop Meeting Wednesday, November 28 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Ezekiel 33–34; 1 Peter 5 6:00pm Junior Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Senior Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 29 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Ezekiel 35–36; 2 Peter 1 Friday, November 30 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are

Ezekiel 37–39; 2 Peter 2 Saturday, December 1 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are 4:00pm Journey to Advent Church Pot-Luck Dinner Sunday, December 2 9:00am Combined Sunday School 9:00am Rehearsal for Children's Christmas Program 10:15am Sunday Worship Service 11:30am Board of Music Ministry Meeting 12:00pm Daily Time of Prayer Wherever You Are 2:30pm United Schwenkfelder Choir Christmas Concert 7:00pm United Schwenkfelder Choir Christmas Concert

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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

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

www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com

Church Administrator E-mail: [email protected]

Church Office Email: [email protected]

Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]

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 Greeter: Tammy Long Ushers: Karl Badman, Kevin Schultz, Karen Schultz, Lisa Stitt Prayer Chain: Nancy Hoffman The Call to Worship and the Prayer of Confession are both reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Copyright 2014. The Prayer of Dedication is reprinted by permission of The United Church Press from Led by Love by Lavon Bayler. Copyright 1996 by United Church Press.