Prelude H/5:30 Jill Pliner H/9:00 Marian Sayers L/9:00 Denise Foth
GC/10:30 Jill Pliner R/10:30 Jane Tubbs
We Prepare to Worship
Welcome and Announcements - Liturgists: H/9:00 Candy Carlson L/9:00 Carol Lenning
GC/10:30 Sally Cuthbertson R/10:30 Donna Day
*Call to Worship
L: Come, God calls us to meet with our fellow Christians.
P: Come, Let us encourage one another in our faith.
ALL : Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds.
We Enter God’s Presence
*Praise Hymn “This Is the Day of New Beginnings” UM Hymnal #383
Congregational Prayer (Unison)
God of great possibilities, help us to become aware of your presence in this time and setting. Let us dream for others and ourselves for your glory and the well-being of creation. By your grace, possibilities exist, and by your empowerment, dreams become real. We pray in the name of the Living Christ. Amen.
Ministry of Music H/9:00 “Yes, My Jesus Loves Me” Chancel Choir directed by Marilyn Strachan
L/9:00 Praise Choir directed by Marlys Trauger
If no special Music: “God, How Can We Forgive“ TFWS #2169
Mission Trip: Mapleton, Iowa
H (5:30) Scott & Jacki Lerdal
H (8:55) Scott & Jacki Lerdal
L (9:00) Barb Adams
GC (10:30) Bob & Linda Lynch
R (10:30) Barb Adams
Let Us Encounter God’s Word
Time with the Children L/9:00 Pansy Streit
Prayer of Inspiration
Scripture Reading Psalm 145: 13-21 Page #549 O.T. Pew Bible
Hebrews 10: 22-25 Page #211 N.T. Pew Bible
John 8: 1-11 Page #94 N.T. Pew Bible
Sermon “Taking God with You” H/5:30, L/9:00 , R/10:30 Rev. Walden Paige
H/9:00, GC/10:30 Rev. Joshua Swaim
Let Us Respond to God’s Word
Prayer Hymn “Come and Fill our Hearts” TFWS #2157
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer UM Hymnal #895
Prayer Hymn “Come and Fill our Hearts” TFWS #2157
Offering our Lives—Offertory
*Doxology “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” UM Hymnal #95
*Offering Prayer (Unison)
Accept our offering of praise and our offering of ourselves, O God, along with our tithes and contributions toward our church’s mission. May the ministry in which all of us have a share bear much fruit, bringing in an abundant harvest for your realm. Amen.
Holy Communion (H/5:30)
Let Us Depart to Serve
Call to Discipleship
*Closing Hymn “Change My Heart, O God“ TFWS #2152
*Benediction
*Postlude
*Please stand, as you are able.
Preparation for Worship
Today we have the privilege to extol our God and King and to “bless your name forever and ever” (Psalm 145:1, NRSV).
Prayer List: Bob Adams, Linda Bahr, Earlene Davis, Thomas Dawson, Laura Elsbecker, Dick & Gayle Foth, Sondra Francis, Bertha Heim, Bessie Heiter, Irene Hemerson, Melissa Hendrickson, Roberta Mather, Kevin McCullough, Dorothy Mekemson, Kenton Richardson, Grace Schipull, Ed Skow, Bart Sorensen, Kathy Telford, Harold Trauger.
Pray for our deployed soldiers: Deployed to Afghanistan: A.J. Flurey; Mike/Melissa Behnkendorf; Caylan/Teralynn Amen Deployed to Bosnia: Joeseph Painter Deployed to Libya: Preston Atwood
Hospitals:
Our Sympathy & Concerns: 
... To Patti (Rev. Robert) Connor and family in the death of her mother, Dolores Fisher.
… To Lois Ann Johnson and family in the death of her son-in-law, Randy Stultz.
… To Family & friends in the death of Gordon Lanning.
Birthdays & Anniversaries for our Church family:
Please remember these people with a card, phone call or prayer as they celebrate this week!
Birthdays: Saturday 17 Brenda Boughton, Lloyd Gochenour, Kemra Meyer, Sally Schriber, Dani Wallace, Glenn Wigans Sunday 18 Paul Eyrich, Tannor Gould, Emilie Schriber, Kurt Weinert.
Monday19 Madison Lemaster, Leah Myer Tuesday 20 Kim Adams, Joshua Curry, Kelly Hauck, Jane Nielsen Wednesday 21 Emma Clark, Glenn Crouse, Eden Estes, Sonna Gochenour, Traci Hobbs, Leonard Johnson, Trent Kirkpatrick, Alexis Mayall, Zane Tinken Thursday 22 Wendy Greene, Eliah Hobbs, Brian Kirchhoff, Connie Lacina Friday23 Pat Cirks, Dave Dodgen, Sharon Giddings, Rick Greene, Traci Myers, Traci Tille Saturday 24 Aaron Behnkendorf, Brady McCullough, Lisa Nelson, Addisyn Price, Kathy Rhode, Adelyn Vinsand Sunday 25 Evan Beekman, Drew Clark, Lawrence Davis, Steve Edwards, Ryan Hood
Anniversaries: Saturday 17 Chris & Sue Tate Sunday 18 Greg & Megan Foth, David & Gabrielle Telford Monday19 Marvin & Lucy Christensen, Randy & Cheryl Curry, James & Melissa Dahl, Randall & Janelle Stowell Tuesday 20 Dave & Deb Dodgen, David & Sandi Lee Saturday 24 Steven & Linda Illg Sunday 25 Rex & Lisa Daisy, Shayce & Miranda Gonder
YOU’RE INVITED!!!
Glenn Crouse will turn 85 on Wednesday, 09/21/11.
His children, Stephen Crouse, Elaine English, and Janice Peterson,
are hosting an open house birthday party:
Sunday, September 25th 2:00 pm—4:00 pm
Faith United Methodist Church—Humboldt, Morehouse Hall
Administrative Office:
107 4th St. North, Box 647, Humboldt, Iowa 50548
Office phone # 515-332-2083 Fax # 515-332-5775 E-mail faithumc@goldfieldaccess.net
Web site www.faithumcfamily.com
Ministers
Rev. Walden Paige Home address: 202 SE 2nd St., P.O. 273—Gilmore City—50541
515-373-6115 Cell: 515-890-7011 wallypaige@goldfieldaccess.net
Rev. Joshua Swaim Home address: 1710 Elmhurst Avenue—Humboldt—50548
515-332-8082 Cell: 515-890-2228 joshswaim@goldfieldaccess.net
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers:
(H) Bulletin Stuffers: Ken Nelson, Mildred Sorlie & Opal Stanford
Transporting Bulletins: R - Ken Hood; GC—Mary Lou Warner; L—Stephanie Haynes
Plant Caretakers: Dianne Harrison (GC) Marilyn Strachan (H)
Tech Team: H/5:30 Marilyn Strachan H/9:00 Dave Dodgen L/9:00 Jarod Hauck
(H) Video: Deb Dodgen
(H) Power Point: Carolyn Logan
Tuesday Office Helper: Mary Madison Sunday Office Helper: Blythe Edge
Website Mgr: Sally Cuthbertson [Check it out: Faith UMC has a Facebook site]
Ushers/Hosts/Acolytes for Saturday & Sunday:
Humboldt—5:30
Hosts/Ushers: Darrell/Terri Christensen
Humboldt—9:00
Hosts/Ushers: Jim/Jan Andersen, Todd Andersen, Sully Andersen, Steve
Linda Illg, Tanner Illg, Tate Illg
Gilmore City—10:30
Hosts: Jim & Peg Day, Tom & Dianne Harrison
Ushers: Kathy Cavanaugh, Karen Day, Lora McColley, Flick Lanning/Head Usher
Acolyte/Usher: Sawyer Savery
Livermore—9:00
Ushers: Bruce Foth, Daniel Foth, Ron Trauger/Head Usher
Acolyte: Wyatt Streit, Ashley Warren
Rutland—10:30
Greeter/Ushers: Larry & Mary Plagmann
Annual Turkey Dinner
Wednesday, September 21st
5:-00-7:00 pm
All members are encouraged to
participate in this ALL-CHURCH project
You may want to help serve, provide pies or salads,
donate cash or purchase/sell tickets. Sign up sheets for workers and food are available at each center and the
church office during the week.
Mark your calendar to attend this event
and bring all of your friends!
Adult ticket (13 & older) $8.50
Child Ticket (5-12 yrs) $4.00
Age 4 & under are Free
Tickets will not be sold at the door!
Menu: Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, jello salad, homemade pie, rolls, coffee & milk.
Take-out meals and delivery will be available
Please contact the church office at 332-2083
If you would like your Turkey Dinner(s) delivered to you.
NEEDED
A good, used full-size refrigerator for the Sacristy to hold
flowers and grape juice.
"TREATS FOR A SAFE HARVEST" 
By The Evangelism Committee
A sign up sheet for two dozen firm cookies or bars will be in the office. The treats can be brought to the church's kitchen (labeled of course) on Sunday, Oct. 2, or before 8 AM on Monday morning, Oct. 3rd.
The Treats will be delivered to 3 implement shops this year for our farmers with a prayer for a safe Harvest.
Coming Events:
· Humboldt Library Foundation Presents: Faculty Concert & Pie in the Park! Sunday, September 18th at 2 pm in the Congregational Church sanctuary. Performances by members of the Humboldt Community Schools faculty, followed by pie and beverage at Taft Park. Tickets are $5. Available at the library or at the door.
· Humboldt H.S. Memorial Garden Special Service; Sept. 18th at 2 pm to dedicate engraved pavers with the names of children and loved ones who have died during the past year. If you would like to purchase a paver, please contact Renae Dreyer. You are invited to join us for this moving memorial service and dedication. Refreshments and cookies will be served following.
· Augsburg Centennial Singers—Friday, September 30th, 7:00 pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Humboldt) FREE WILL OFFERING
(former OSL Pastor, Rev. Moldrem is a member of this choir).
· Our Saviour’s Lutheran Autumn Fest Supper—Monday, October 10, 2011 from 5:00 pm—7:00 pm.Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for ages 12 & under and are available at the OSL church office or Floral Creations.
Thank you to Tom & Dianne Harrison for seeding the dirt put around the GC Center.
Your work is deeply appreciated!!! Board of Trustees
HEALTH KITS ITEMS STILL NEEDED
TO MAKE ABOUT 175 KITS...
20.... HAND TOWELS
96.... BARS OF SOAP—(3 oz. or larger)
125... STURDY COMBS (not pocket size)
102... NEW TOOTHBRUSHES IN WRAPPER
(not child size)
119...NAIL FILES OR NAIL CLIPPERS
477...BANDAIDS OR 16 BOXES OF 30 BANDAIDS
Plus $$$$ for toothpaste & shipping costs!!
PLEASE HELP US GATHER THESE THINGS IN SEPTEMBER SO THAT WE CAN
BEGIN TO PUT THE KITS TOGETHER FOR THE FALL INGATHERING.
Cleaning Buckets
With all the flooding in Iowa and our neighboring states, the Mission Committee feels the need to collect money for the cleaning buckets, formerly called the Flood Buckets.
A cleaning bucket is valued at $55.00, so on Sunday, September 18th at all centers we will pass a bucket to collect for the Cleaning Buckets.
These supplies enable people to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up after a flood or a hurricane.
Thanks,
FUMC Mission Committee
Another year of Joyous Abandon Dance Ministry started
Monday, September 12th at 5:00 pm.
Any new dancers are always welcome to join us!
CROP Hunger Walk Notice:
We all care about hungry people, but what can one person do? You can join the Humboldt CROP Walk to raise your voice against hunger and raise funds to help hungry people around the world and here in our own area. A portion of the funds raised will go to help our local food pantry.
The Humboldt CROP Walk will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2011, starting at the Congregational UCC Church, 111 North Taft Street at 2 pm. To find out more, pick up a Donation/Registration envelope, or to get your congregation or group involved, call Pastor Lynda Bigler at the church office: 332-2329. Help end hunger one step at a time.
PS This is a great activity for students seeking community service activities for school!
We live by faith, not by sight. (2 COR 5:7)
PLEASE VOLUNTEER!!
We are needing someone to help organize this year’s Children’s Christmas Program. If you are interested in helping and/or know someone who is gifted in this area, please call the church office at 332-2083.
- Christian Education Committee
HUMBOLDT CENTER
Shalom Bible Study—
Weekly—Tuesdays—9:00 am in Room 21
Charisma Circle—Monday, Sept. 19th; 7 pm; Room 22
Sarah Circle—Monday, Sept. 19th; 7 am; Miller’s Landing
LIVERMORE CENTER
Meal of the Month
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Serving 11:00 AM—12:30 PM
Tator Tot Casserole, Green Beans or Corn,
Roll & Butter, with Dessert Bar!
Free Will Offering! Free Delivery in Town!!!
Iowa Conference U.M. W. Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 1st
Clear Lake First United Methodist Church
Meeting begins @ 9:00 am Lunch: $7.00
(Reservation deadline is Sept 19th)
CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE WITH YOUR RESERVATIONS
The Lay Leadership Committee consists of Lois Ann Johnson, Mary Plagmann,
Dee Coleman, LuAnn Burgers, Karen Sorenson, Jan Newton, Donna Hodgell, and Chairperson, Pastor Wally Paige.
We will begin the nomination process in the near future. If you would like to volunteer to serve on a committee, please notify one of the above, so your name may go on the list for an opportunity to serve! When the Lay Leadership Committee meets, people will be matched with committees and you will receive a phone call asking if you will agree to serve, and the name of the committee!
Please stand up! Make a difference! God is calling you! Volunteer today!
Beginnings
an introduction to Christian faith
Never been to a “Bible study”?
Hungry or thirsty for something, but you do not know what that something is?
Try…. Beginnings—- an introduction to Christian faith.
This study presents the basic beliefs of Christianity and its relevance to modern life.
Faith United Methodist Church is sponsoring this 12 week program to provide answers to people ‘seeking the meaning of life as experienced by Christians’.
Beginnings is for anyone, church membership is not required, extensive Bible knowledge is not needed.
Each session starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. Refreshments, a video presentation and a discussion period are features of each session. This study will cost you nothing but the reward can be priceless.
Is this the opportunity you have been waiting for?
Beginnings will begin Thursday, October 6, 2011—7:00 p.m. at the Humboldt center.
You may call the church office 332-2083 (8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.) or 332-2077 (after 6:30)
The year is coming to an end quickly! Below is a summary of financial data. I’ve recently mailed out the contribution statements for Jan 1, 2011—Aug 31, 2011. If you have any questions about your statement or would like to adjust your pledge, please contact me. You may also like to consider electronic contributions—this is an easy way to make your contributions, set up the way you choose; for more information please give me a call at the office.Tammy Moser, Finance Officer
FINANCE DATA THROUGH 08/31/11:
General Fund Balance: 9,069.25
Percent of Budget Received: 58%
Percent of Budge Spent: 55%
Apportionments Paid: 8,281.93
COMPARED TO 08/31/10:
General Fund Balance: -31,834.15
Percent of Budget Received: 52%
Percent of Budge Spent: 57%
Apportionments Paid: 6,750.00
Higher Power in Concert Sunday, September 25th
6: 30 p.m. at the Humboldt sanctuary
Higher Power shares their testimony in music
Memorial Hangings at Rutland Center
New liturgical colored hangings have been placed in the front of the sanctuary at the Rutland Center in memory of Connie Marquardt.
Radio Ministry is given in memory of Don Hood by Betty Hood.
Our Bulletins are given in memory of Kailey Vonderhaar by her grandparents, Don & Karen Day.
Altar Flowers (H) are given in memory of Dennis Thorson by his family.
Hospital Visitation
Pastor Wally Paige
& Dial-a-Devotion (332-1899)
Pastor Wally Paige
Opportunities at Faith this week!
Sunday, September 18
10:00—11:10 am Sunday School /HBT Center
10:30 am Sunday School Livermore Center
Monday, September 19
7:00 am Sarah Circle-Miller’s Landing
9:00-3:00 pm China Painter’s—RM 21
6:00 pm Gilmore City Lions-G.City Center
7:00 pm Charisma Circle—RM 22
5:00 pm Joyous Abandon Dance /Sanctuary
Tuesday, September 20
9:00 am Shalom Bible Study/Rm 21
10:30 am Staff Meeting/Rm 21
3:30-6:30 pm G.E.D./Rm 21
4:30 pm Friends in Faith—RM 22
Wednesday, September 21
Noon Ministerial Meeting-HCMH
2:45 pm Sounds of Celebration/Rm 16
5:00-7:00 pm Annual Turkey Dinner
7:00 pm Celebrate Recovery-RM 18
No Bells of Faith/Humbells or Chancel Choir
Thursday, September 22
Noon Understanding Sisters-Morehouse Hall
11:30 am—12:30 pm Meal of the Month at the Livermore Center.
7:00 PM—Community Chorus Mtg-Chapel
Friday, September 23
9:00 am Bulletin Preparation
Saturday, September 24
8:30 am Share Pick-Up at West Fork
5:30 pm Worship & Communion/Rev. Swaim
Sunday, September 25
Humboldt Center
8:55am Worship /Rev. Swaim
10:00 am Coffee Fellowship/Morehouse
10:00 am Radio Broadcast/KHBT FM
10:00 am Sunday School Classes
2:00-4:00 pm Birthday Open House
Glen Crouse 85th
6:30 pm Higher Power-Sanctuary
Gilmore City Center
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship
10:30 am Worship/Rev. Swaim
Livermore Center
9:00 am Worship /Eugene Smith
10:00 am Coffee Fellowship
10:00 am Praise Choir Rehearsal
10:30 am Sunday School Classes
Rutland Center
10:30 am Worship/Eugene Smith
11:30 am Coffee Fellowship
