Congregational Care Please remember these individuals and families in your prayers this week.

Jan Adair, Tom Austin, Heidi Brewer, Bob Bucklin, Jim & Carol Eaton, Dixie Hawthorne, Joyce Fahs, Pat Hill, Thatcher Kleiss, Diane Landreth, David Lingo, Dan Meeks, Chuck Minauskas, Doug Tremper, Jim Trieschmann, William Watkins, Jack & Shirley Williamson, George Zidek Congratulations to

Todd & Debra Hafner on the birth of their niece, Ellerie Rose Hafner, on Oct. 5. Today’s altar flowers are given by

Michelle & Nic Younkin in celebration of their 6th Wedding Anniversary

Serving Today 9 a.m. Service Greeters Pat Davisson, Phyllis Bauler, Steve & Barbara Wernicke, Audrey Cicmanec, Gray Cicmanec Welcome Desk Penny Gillen, Betty Veihmann, Kim Austin Acolytes Glenna Bottom, Natalie Boba Ushers Dave Gaul, Stan Diddams, Carter Gaul, Faith Gaul, Andy Tooley, Teddy Tooley, Len Witte 11 a.m. Service Greeters Mike & Terri Kinney, Steve & Jackie Helm Welcome Desk Julie, Sarah & Ella Rodriguez Acolytes Delaney Ingbretson, Natalie Snyder Ushers Bob Drake, Patty Affett, Vickie Austin, John Hamilton, Don Kenyon, Terry Ludwig, Andy Majernik, Bethany Majernik, Luke Majernik Musicians: Kevin Lange (organ, piano), Mary Ellen Rahn (Cherub Choir), Sharon Schmidt (Altar Bells, Sanctuary Ringers), Ellie Pentland (Broken Together) Sound Technicians: John Brunner, Phil Johnson, Josh Keske, Marty Keske, Alyn Mann, Dave Mann, Ellie Phillips, Ethan Phillips, David Rush, Tony Venezia Staff Ministry Team: Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson, Rev. Brian Felker Jones, Rev. Bruce Anderson, Jennifer Whiting, Kevin Lange, Carey Bebar, Kim Austin, Alexa Isaac, Becky Lemna, Pam Keller, Raven Larkin, Deb Evans, Deb Hafner, Mike & Donna Capra

Mission Statement Grow in faith, knowledge, and understanding of Christ as Lord and Savior Serve our community and the world by sharing time, gifts, talents Nurture one another through worship, fellowship, love Demonstrate our discipleship to Christ Proclaim God’s grace and Good News

Welcome Guests! We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We invite you to complete the Welcome Card in the pew pocket and stop by the Welcome Desk on the main level outside the west Sanctuary entrance to receive a gift and more information about our ministries. Hearing aid devices are available (including the neck loop for telecoil programs). Large print song sheets are also available. Please see an usher for assistance. Next Week’s Lectionary Readings We invite you to include these readings in your devotion times. Readings for next week are Jeremiah 31:27–34; Psalm 119:97–104, Psalm 19; 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5; and Luke 18:1–8.

Today at Gary Church In God’s Image Through Oct. 27, 10 a.m. in the Anderson Room, led by Rev. JoAnne Chase & Christy Grace This fall, our Sunday morning Adult Bible Study will focus on God, what it means that we are created in God’s image, and what it means to worship God alone. Our Oct. lessons will answer questions that flow from a deeper understanding of God and the divine nature: “Who are we in relation to God? What does it mean to be human? What does it mean that we are created in the divine image? How do we live into that?” Books are available for $14 for use on Sunday mornings or throughout the week. Caring for God’s Creation through Recycling 10 a.m. in the Chapel, led by Gary’s Styrofoam Recycling Team Do you think about what is going into your trash and recycling bins? As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to preserve and conserve the world around us. Learn more about why Gary Church has a styrofoam recycling ministry, why what you put in your recycling bin makes a difference, and how the global economy is changing the way we look at plastics recycling. Gary Kids & Gary Youth 10 a.m. Sunday School

Preschool 3’s–Kindergarten meet in the Preschool Room

Grade 1–5 meet in Gamon Hall

Grades 6–7 meet in the Heritage Room

Confirmation (Grade 8) meets in the Jr. High Room

Grades 9–12 meet in the Chapel

Next Sunday

Children’s Sabbath Oct. 20, 9 and 11 a.m. Worship Services Experience a special service as we celebrate and participate in Children’s Sabbath. Begun 28 years ago by the Children’s Defense Fund, the Children’s Sabbath raises awareness of childhood poverty and calls us, as a faith community, to action. Deaconess Catherine Inserra, ChildServ Manager of Faith and Community Relations, will lead us in worship. She will also give a presentation in the Chapel, exploring the theme of “Home” as disciples and practitioners engaging in ChildServ's mission to pro-tect, heal, and educate children and families so they can build better lives. Gary Preschool 50th Anniversary Celebration 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Commons, Courtyard, and Preschool Rooms At 10 a.m., stop in the Commons for cake and punch, and in the Preschool Rooms to visit with past and present teachers. Join the fun activities at 11 a.m. in the Courtyard. Photos from years past will be on display, and a collaborative art project will happen throughout the morning. Come celebrate with us!

Gary United Methodist Church 18th Sunday of Pentecost

October 13, 2019, 9 & 11 a.m.

*Please stand as you are able.

Congregation reads bold print.

The congregational song book is the hard cover Hymnal found in the pew racks.

Prelude (9 a.m.) Fantasy and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 537 J. S. Bach

(11 a.m.) O For a Thousand Tongues AZMON Altar Bells arr. Patricia Sanders Cota Mission and Ministry at Gary Church Introit (9 a.m.) God Is So Good tune: traditional Cherub Choir; Michael Villanueva, guitar words: Paul Makai

(11 a.m.) Come, Thou Almighty King Felice de Giardini ITALIAN HYMN arr. Dan R. Edwards Sanctuary Ringers Greg Perisho, Gerry Schmidt, and Tom Stoffels, percussion *Call to Worship

One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.

On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.

They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,

and I will declare your greatness.

They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness

and shall sing aloud of your righteousness. *Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 400 A Collect for Stewardship

Gracious God, giver of all we have and hold as stewards; grant the people of this church a deep and abiding awareness that all things come from you—our health, our incomes, our jobs, our talents, and our generous impulse. Send your Holy Spirit to help us as we swim against the rising tides of materialism, envy, individualism, and greed in our culture.

When we are tempted to think of money as a private matter, remind us that you have asked for part of what we are given to be returned to you as a symbol of our awareness that you give all that we have. And further, help us to help each other in this grace of giving, for you are the lover of our souls, and you call us to nothing less than transformation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Pew Bible p. 967 *Luke 17:11-19 Pew Bible p. 876 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! Readers: Bernard McGuan (9 a.m.), Kathy Oswalt (11 a.m.) *Hymn of Faith Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor (9 a.m.) Children Preschool 3’s–Grade 3 are invited to come forward during the hymn. After the Children’s Time, they may follow their leaders downstairs to Kids’ Church. (11 a.m.) Children are invited to worship with their families during this service. Children’s bulletins and activity bags are available from the ushers. Childcare is available for newborn–2 yrs., 8:45 a.m.–12 p.m. on the lower level. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor, all for love’s sake becamest poor, thrones for a manger didst surrender, sapphire-paved courts for stable floor. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor, all for love’s sake becamest poor. Thou who art God beyond all praising, all for love’s sake becamest man. Stooping so low but sinners raising heavenwards by thine eternal plan. Thou who art God beyond all praising all for love’s sake becamest man. Thou who art love beyond all telling, Savior and King we worship thee. Emmanuel within us dwelling, make us what thou wouldst have us be. Thou who art love beyond all telling, Saviour and King we worship thee. Words & Music: Frank Houghton. © 1934 OMF International. Used with permission. CCLI License # 980480.

Children’s Time Carey Bebar Sacrament of Baptism (11 a.m.) Insert Sharing the Story Testimonial Melinda Keske Sermon “Sharing the Story through Giving” Rev. Dr. Chris Pierson Pastoral Prayer

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, for ever. Amen. Dedication of Our Tithes and Offerings (9 a.m.) Come, Thou Almighty King Felice de Giardini ITALIAN HYMN arr. Dan R. Edwards Sanctuary Ringers Greg Perisho, Gerry Schmidt, Tom Stoffels percussion (11 a.m.) Find Us Faithful John Mohr Broken Together; Leah Austin, solo arr. Steve Green *Doxology Give Thanks Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ His Son. (Repeat) And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.” (Repeat) Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son. Give thanks. From The Faith We Sing. Words and Music by H. Smith. © 1978.

Reception Into Membership (9 a.m.) *Hymn Take My Life and Let It Be 399 (Stanzas 1 and 2) *Benediction *Postlude (9 a.m.) O For a Thousand Tongues AZMON Altar Bells arr. Patricia Sanders Cota (11 a.m.) Fugue in C Minor, BWV 537 J. S. Bach