Welcome! November 5, 2017

Prelude Pat Deighton

Welcome Chris Kreiler Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift.

Worship in Song “Spirit Song” UMH #347 “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”

Joys & Concerns/Lord’s Prayer Don Tomko 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 tres-pass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. AMEN

Offering & Anthem Voices of Praise “In Remembrance of Me” led by Darrell Day

Celebration of Community—meet new and greet current friends

Message: More than a fan pastor Jerry Acts 1:6-8 , Revelation 3:14-16

Invitation, Confession, & Pardon UMH #12

Communion Communion is open to everyone. Please follow ushers’ directions. “Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast” UMH #616 “Remembrance” Martha Beneducci-Hall, Darrell Day “Spirit of the Living God” UMH #393 (sing twice)

Postlude Pat Deighton

Pianist: Marlene Cracraft Assistant: Rosie McKay

Order Of Worship Today’s Focus

Nursery (off of lobby)

Children’s Worship (Children’s Worship Center)

Do you have a neighbor or friend that is a veteran? In-

vite them to church next Sun-day honoring them for their

service.

“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” - Psalm 119:105

Acts 1:6-8 When the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, "Lord, are you going to free Israel now and re-store our kingdom?" "The Father sets those dates," he replied, "and they are not for you to know. But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere - in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Revelation 3:14-16 Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodi-cea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen - the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation: “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish you were one or the oth-er! But since you are like lukewarm water, I will spit you out of my mouth!”

MY NOTES:

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We welcome everyone including those who are single, married, divorced, crying newborns, tired parents, and doting grandparents. We welcome those who are “just browsing” and those who know every hymn and praise song ever written. We welcome those who think the earth is flat, can’t spell, or because grandma is in town—you wanted to go to church. You have found a perfectly imperfect church filled with perfectly imperfect people who worship our perfect Lord. First time guests - please pickup a welcome gift at the wel-come desk in the lobby. Once again, welcome!

Practice The Pause When in doubt , pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause… Pray!

Please lift your neighbors in prayer…

Concerns: Sarah H.’s younger brother, Katherine La-Croix, Joyce and Doris, Janet, Jeff, Jessica, Joshua, Paul, Kit, Russell, Anna and Ray Pollard, Bob, Grace, Jeff Tay-lor, Char’s boys, Morgan Mattix, Bobbie Jo Cantaffio, Dick and Tina Durfee, Betty Kosko, Sandy, Claire Ziran, Bob and Patti Mitchell, Fran, Marilyn Minick, Gail Wal-ler, Stork family, Miller family, Siera, Gabe, Don and Bonnie Franks, Ron and Sue Habegger, Luke, Michele Wagers, Rex Wagers, Carol Yewcic, Doreen Engle, Luke

Joys or Concerns? Email: jerry@HudsonFirstUMC.org

We extend our hearts and prayers to the families of Doris Deitrich and Anna Pollard, who recently joined the church triumphant.

Sympathy

YUMMY! YUMMY! Cakes, cook-ies, brownies, breads, pies! We love it all! The Scholarship Committee is looking for bakers to donate their treats to the Arts and Crafts Bake Sale. Your contributions will help provide

scholarships for church members. Please bring baked goods to the Fellowship Hall Friday, November 10th, or early on Fair day, Saturday, November 11th. Thank you for your support. Questions? Contact Roxanne Vaughn, 727-247-3724.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is in full swing! Pick up your shoebox in the church lobby or in the church office. Follow instructions on the brochure in

the box and return no later than November 19th.

Our annual Arts and Crafts Fair is November 11th! Plan now to shop for unique Christmas gifts and house-hold décor. Also featured—lunch on the grill, bake sale, and raffles basket. Proceeds will benefit your church scholarship program. We still have room for more ven-dors, so spread the word. Applications are available in the church office or on the church website.

Annual

FairFair

PREVENTION PLUS Affordable ultrasound screenings right here at Hudson First UMC, November 16, 9am-1pm, Room CE1. Call 1-888-667-7587 to make an appoint-ment. No prescription needed. Pay by personal check, credit card or cash.

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am, Worship Cen-ter Lobby. Bring a yoga

mat, a bottle of water, and a small pillow. Gentle Yoga is designed for those who are in need of a slower more relaxed type of exercise. Join Diane Fenrich for this relaxing class!

GENTLE YOGA

HELP US GET READY FOR CHRIST-MAS! Come help set up the out-door nativity in front of the church by US 19. Saturday, November 18th, 8:30am.

FINALLY! THANK YOU MAXINE MUNK-MADSEN for volunteering to be in charge of a new pictorial directory. Maxine needs your help signing people up

for photography appointments! Please call Maxine at 727-863-2732 to volunteer.

WE’RE GETTING DESPERATE! Bus drivers needed for Wednesday nights. Please contact Shanah Moore, 607-429-8826, for more information.

Thank you to all who sent me cards, phone calls, and personal get well wishes. Thank you, Iona

Donations to...

Scholarship Fund:

in memory of George Gilson by Terrie Kirby

in memory of John Alderman by Phil and Diane Trott

Food Pantry:

in memory of Lucy Sweet by Lois Mandell

in memory of Lucy Sweet by Butler Mem. Hospital:

Diane Wilson, Linda Arnold, Mandi Foertsch, Becky

Grey, Marie Panko

in memory of Mae Renwick by Anonymous

Milk Fund:

in memory of Ernie Chapman by Janice Short

Missions and Ministry:

in memory of Nancy Ruffer by Cheryl Ruffer

in memory of Lucy Sweet by George Davliakos, MD

Additions/Corrections: 868-6178

In Memory

2017 Leadership

Thank you to those that

served on the 2017 Lead-

ership team. We appre-

ciate all of your hard

work!

Despite the rain, lots of people showed up for the event! We estimate there were approximately 100 children on our campus Saturday evening playing games, trunk or treating and having fun.

Harvest Happening 2017

Thank you to all who made this event possible!

Today: Sunday, November 5 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children’s Ministry-CWC 8:45am Refuge Youth class-CE1 8:45am Young Adults class-LIB 8:45am Seekers-CE4 8:45am Galileans-CE9 8:45am Searching Christians -HH 8:45am New Generation-Prayer Room 10:00am Children’s Worship-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 11:00am Emmaus Gathering potluck-FH 6:00pm Refuge Activity-FH

Monday, November 6 9:00am Quilters-CWC 9:30am Flex&Balance-HH 10:00am Morning Flutes-WC 12:00pm Al-Anon-CE10 1:30pm Afternoon Flutes-WC

Tuesday, November 7 7:00am Business Referral Network 9:15am Prayer Warriors-CE10 10:00am Stitches-CWC 10:00am Missions-CE10 10:30am Food Pantry Bd Mtg-Martha’s 6:00pm Open Gym 6:00pm Disciple Fastrack NT-CE10 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scout meetings

Wednesday, November 8 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 9:30am Gentle Yoga-WC 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 2:00pm Empowerment-CE10 4:00pm Adult Liturgical Dance-CWC 5:00pm Kids dinner-FH 5:30pm Kings Kids (K-5th)-CWC 5:30pm E.X.C.I.T.E. (6-8th)-CE4 5:30pm Acts 29 (9-12th)-CE2 6:15pm Worship Arts (all ages)-CWC 7:00pm Choir-WC

Thursday, November 9 10:00am Encouragers-CE10 5:00pm Trustees-CE10

Friday, November 10 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC 12:00pm Women’s Emmaus Mtg-CARES

Saturday, November 11 9:00am Arts & Crafts Fair

BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children’s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB—Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House SU—Sunnyside Up WC - Worship Center

Please call or send a card to… 11/5 Tammy Cooper 11/5 Ann Lopez 11/6 Midge Nelson 11/6 Katherine Worsham 11/7 Carol Posey 11/10 Karen Armstrong 11/10 Chuck Tiemeyer 11/11 Don Franks 11/11 Flo Jones Corrections: 868-6178

Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people’s daily lives. Group members feel closer to God (69 percent), understand the Bible better (74 percent), trust God more (66 percent), and become more loving in their relationships (48 percent).

Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9—Dave Smith October—Humanity Beyond the Fall

Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10—Doug Doan September, October, November Covenants with God

Searching Christians, Howard Hall—Chris Kreiler Study of Ruth

Young Adults, Library—Jerry Milner Beginning September 17th BIG Questions: clear answers to confusing questions

Seekers, CE4—Loraine Cors October, November—Overview of Paul’s Letters

New Generation, Prayer Room—Josh & Shanah Moore God’s Not Dead Study

NOTE: In prepara-tion for Thanksgiv-ing, there will be no church activities on Wednesday, November 22nd.

Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness

Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Fran Scerbo: 727-597-3727 Open to all women—faith and friendship blend together in a time of Christian fellowship.

Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: 727-863-0176 Care for caregivers—a place to laugh, learn, share, and care.

Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs of month in CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: 727-868-6178 A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind.

Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children’s Worship 10a Children’s Church Contact Cheryle: 868-6178 (K-5) Contact Fran: 868-6178 (6-8)

Thrift Store Hours: Winter hours: Mon-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Summer Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30a to 3:30p Donations appreciated—adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture.

Wednesday, 9a - 12p Howard Hall Entrance Serving households in zip codes 34667, 34668 and 34669 with food and spiritual nourishment. We serve with joy for Jesus. Donations appreciated.

Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 2nd Friday monthly CARES Café. Contact Dave Smith 727-247-9242

Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays—Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays—Flex and Balance Contact Office: 727-868-6178 Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry!

New Generation 8:45a Sundays, Prayer Room 6p, 3rd Sat., Oasis Coffee House Shanah Moore: 607-429-8826 Encouraging and enriching the lives of young adults 18-35.

Refuge Ministry 6p Sundays, Life group “hang time” and activity.

Acts 29 (9-12th gr.) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship 5:30p Wednesday, Small Group, CE2 Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world.

Wacky Wednesdays: 5:00p Dinner 5:30p Kings Kids (1st.-5th gr.) 5:30p E.X.C.I.T.E. (6th-8th gr.)

6:15p Kids of Praise Choir Wings of Spirit Dance

The Encouragers