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8:30 a.m. Traditional Service 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service Worship Volunteers Prayer Requests This Week at Couts Around Couts
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Building Layout Snack Suppers,
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Prayer Request & Announcements Registration
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Christmas Shop
November 20, 2016
Couts United Methodist Church November 20, 2016 - 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service Christ The King Sunday - Liturgical Color White
PRELUDE
Verna Polvado
WELCOME / REGISTRATION
Cindy Hott
(Please fill out the registration on the last page of the bulletin, tear along the perforated line and place in the offering plate.)
GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST Cindy Hott Leader: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also with you. OPENING PRAYER
Katrina Nager
GATHERING SONG
SonShine Ringers
All Hail The Power of Jesus Name *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
Katrina Nager
The time of gathering is here. We have come from far and wide to offer our praise to God for God’s many blessings to us. Open your hearts to God’s compassionate words of love. Help us, O Lord, to receive your gifts in gratitude and to live lives of helpful service to others. In Christ’s Name, we pray. Amen.
*OPENING HYMN
Congregation
We Gather Together #131 2
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Cindy Hott *AFFIRMATION FROM I CORINTHIANS & COLOSSIANS #888 *GLORIA PATRI # 70 BLESSING OF THE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES Cindy Hott SPECIAL MUSIC
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
SonShine Ringers
JOYS AND CONCERNS CALL TO PRAYER HYMN
Cindy Hott Congregation
Jesus, We Just Want To Thank You (ushers come to the front during the Call to Prayer Hymn)
PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER
Cindy Hott
OFFERING
Cindy Hott
A Thanksgiving Prayer - SonRise Singers *DOXOLOGY #94 CHILDREN’S STORY /BLESSING SCRIPTURE
Sarah Moden-Alliston
Jeremiah 29:11
MESSAGE
Barbara Tucker Cindy Hott
Go, Couts, Go “A Hope and A Future” Jeremiah 29:11 *HYMN OF INVITATION
Congregation
Seek Ye First #405 (If you want to join Couts United Methodist Church and/or make a commitment to Christ, you are invited to join Pastor Matt at the front of the sanctuary.)
*BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *If you are able, we invite you to stand.
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Couts United Methodist Church November 20, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service COUNTDOWN Build Your Kingdom Here WELCOME / REGISTRATION
Cindy Hott
(Please fill out the registration on the last page of the bulletin, tear along the perforated line and place in the offering plate.)
OPENING PRAYER
Cindy Hott
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST Cindy Hott Leader: People:
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
*PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Praise Band
Because He Lives Fierce OFFERING
Joshua Garrett 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
CHILDREN’S STORY/BLESSING
Sarah Moden-Alliston
DISMISSAL TO CHILDREN’S CHURCH Sarah Moden-Alliston (Children’s Church is for children ages 3 - Kindergarten. They meet in the Chapel and return to the Sanctuary during the Invitation)
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SCRIPTURE
Jeremiah 29:11
MESSAGE
Barbara Tucker
Go, Couts, Go “A Hope and A Future”
*INVITATION
Cindy Hott Congregation
Start A Fire (If you want to join Couts United Methodist Church and/or make a commitment to Christ, you are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary during the Invitation Song.)
*BENEDICTION
Cindy Hott
*If you are able, we invite you to stand.
Worship Volunteers 8:30 Service
11:00 Service
Sunday, November 20, 2016 Sound Slides Usher Greeters Stewards Hospitality Table
Butch Hott Christy Garrett Mar Rooney Shawn Hallman Donny Petersen Allen Taylor Virginia Mayfield Becky Bond and Sherry Couch Journey Sunday School Class
Sunday, November 27, 2016 Sound Slides Usher Greeters Stewards Hospitality Table 6
Mar Rooney Christy Garrett Kathy Smith Kathy Smith Ricky Torbett Bill Shatford Dora Jones Eddie McSwain & Bill Shatford Faithful Seekers Sunday School Class 5
PLEASE LIFT IN PRAYER
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for the week of November 20th
Today 8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service 12:15 - Thanksgiving Lunch in the gym Storyteller Concert in the Sanctuary following lunch 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Youth Monday 6:00 p.m. - Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. - Court of Honor in the Sanctuary then Fellowship Hall Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - Men’s breakfast at Wanda’s Restaurant Wednesday No activities today Church Office Closed Thursday Church office closed for Thanksgiving
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Couts Youth Sunday, November 20 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. Youth meeting
Wednesday, November 23 Text keyword coutsyouth to 77948 for Couts UMC Youth Text Msg Updates
No Youth Meeting due to Thanksgiving
Pastoral Care Pastor Len Johnson This week Pastor Len Johnson will be on call if there is a pastoral care need. Call Pastor Len @ 817-599-0736 or the church office. Give Online Today
Online Giving Available go to the church website
www.coutsmethodistchurch.com Click on the above link and setup your account on the secure server
Thank You
From your Smart Phone This code will take you to the secure server at Vanco Services and you can set up an account or access your account if you have already registered. ScanLife is a free app if you don’t have an app for that.
Couts Christian Academy wants to thank everyone for all the delicious baked items you provided for the bake sale for the golf tournament. We appreciate all of you very much.
Can you bring a poinsettia to help decorate the church for Christmas?
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The Worship Mission Team asks everyone to consider buying a poinsettia at the place of your choice and bring it to the Church to help decorate for Christmas. We will provide tags to put on the poinsettias if you would like to donate one in honor of or in memory of a friend or family member. Starts December 4th.
GPS 218 Selah Class 216 Stewards for Christ214 Faithful Seekers 212
Map Map of of the the Building Building & & Sunday School Sunday School Class Class Locations Locations
Pathfinder Class - 217
Journey Class 213 Making Disciples
211 Children’s Area
Y O U T H
New Vision-108
E L I O R 109
Nursery -100
Conference Ro Room
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Wednesday Night Snack Suppers Fellowship Hall 5:30pm - 6:00pm (or until it’s gone) Cost: Adults = $3.00 - Children under 12 = $1.00 Youth = Free Menus for November: No Snack Supper on November 23 November 30, 2016 - Brisket Sandwich & Chips
Church-wide Family Thanksgiving Lunch - Today Sunday, November 20th 12:15 p.m. in the gym Please bring 2 Thanksgiving type covered dishes to share with others (Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Squash Casserole, Bread, Pumpkin Pie, and etc.) Everyone is invited to stay following the lunch for a Storyteller Clinic in the Fellowship Hall
Help with the Holland Lake Nursing Center Christmas Shop December 8, 2016 - from 10:00 a.m. - Noon Setup at 9:00 a.m. and the residents will come through the gift line Items needed: Men and Women: lap blankets, lotions, socks, stuffed animals, baby dolls, hair brushes, combs, cologne and calendars. (please put in box in the Welcome Center)
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Everyone is invited
Biblical Storyteller Barbara Tucker
Operation Christmas Child Boxes
Through our Operation Christmas Child project, God has given us unparalleled opportunities to touch the lives of millions of boys and girls in over 150 countries.
Due Today
Sunday, November 20th
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Monday, November 21st
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary then Fellowship Hall
Prayer Request Please tear off on the perforated line and place in the offering (Pr ayer r equests that ar e submitted on this form are given to and prayed for by our Prayer Force the following Wed.)
Name requesting prayer for ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Submitted by: _______________________________________________________________________________ Comments ___________________________________________________________________________________
After the Thanksgiving Lunch Sunday, November 20th Sanctuary
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Center of Hope Chicken Broth Drive
We are collecting Chicken Broth for the Center of Hope Christmas Dinners.
Due by Dec. 1st Goal = 150 cans or cartons
Thursday, December 1st 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and help decorate the church for Christmas.
Christmas Eve Services Sat. Dec. 24th 5:00 p.m. - Family Service
Designed for Children & their families
9:00 p.m. - Traditional Lessons and Carols Service Christmas Day-10:00 Service
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Email Address:__________________________________Telephone #_____________________________________________ ____Member ____Guest ____Active in another church in Weatherford ___Out of town guest ____Wish to join ____Desire a call
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If you are our guest today at Couts, we want to welcome you and we hope that you have a great worship experience with us today. Please fill out the contact information below, tear on the perforated line and put in the offering plate.
11/20/2016
Attendance Registration / Welcome Guests
Church Office Hours This Week Monday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - Noon Wed. - Fri. - Closed
