SUNDAY SCHEDULE – READ CLOSELY!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10 a.m.   R.L. Pope Class by Chad Carrick (Facebook and WGOS AM 1070)
11 a.m.   Live Worship **IN-PERSON** and Online (Facebook and WGOS AM 1070)
(See announcement below for “What to Expect” protocol details AND where to enter.)
4 p.m.     Youth In-Person:  Ceiling Tiles
6 p.m.     Worship on the Lawn and Blessing of the Animals Service
(See announcement below for details.)

Worship Links:
MORNING WORSHIP BULLETIN
EVENING WORSHIP BULLETIN
CHILDREN’S BULLETIN, AGES 3+
CHILDREN’S BULLETIN, AGES 7+

Morning Songs

Hymn of Praise
Natalie Sleeth/arr. Lloyd Larson

In the bulb, there is a flower,
in the seed, an apple tree,
in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
There’s a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see.

There’s a song in every silence,
seeking word and melody,
there’s a dawn in every darkness
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future;
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

In our end is our beginning;
in our time, infinity;
in our doubt there is believing,
in our life, eternity.
In our death, a resurrection;
at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

In Christ Alone   
Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

In Christ alone my hope is found,
he is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! — who took on flesh,
fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
scorned by the ones he came to save:
till on that cross as Jesus died,
the wrath of God was satisfied
for every sin on Him was laid;
here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground his body lay,
light of the world by darkness slain:
then bursting forth in glorious Day
up from the grave he rose again!
And as he stands in victory,
sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
for I am his and he is mine —
bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
this is the power of Christ in me;
from life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
can ever pluck me from his hand;
till he returns or calls me home,
here in the power of Christ I’ll stand!

WELCOME BACK THIS SUNDAY!

Dear MUMC Family and Friends,

We are excited to offer an opportunity to gather for in person worship this Sunday at 11 a.m.! Throughout this pandemic, our leaders have been vigilant in their efforts to hold the safety of everyone as a priority. Every effort has been made to provide a safe environment for our time together.

It will be essential for us to adhere to some safety practices. We ask for your patience as we move through uncharted territory. As we become more adept at offering in-person worship, we will work on getting the 8:50 service restarted.

We realize that some of you are not yet comfortable with gathering indoors, and we honor that choice. We will continue to offer the service on Facebook Live and WGOS. Some may choose to join us for Worship on the Lawn each Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

Thank you for your steadfast commitment to Memorial UMC.

Danny Leonard

WHAT TO EXPECT AT INDOOR WORSHIP:

• Access to the Sanctuary will be through the Randolph Street doors only. The designated entrance for those needing the elevator will be the door under the walkway.
• You’ll be greeted upon entering the church and asked a few questions
• Face masks will be required for everyone
• Some pews will be blocked to maintain social distancing; an usher will help direct you.
• Out of respect for others, please refrain from shaking hands or hugging.
• Offering plates will be available at the entrance and exit of the sanctuary.
• When services end, attendees will be dismissed by section to avoid hallway congestion.
• No nursery staff will be present, but the nursery space will be available.
• Sunday school will not be offered at this time.

WORSHIP ON THE LAWN AND BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Are you a pet or animal lover? Do you have your own furry or feathered friends at home, or know others with animal companions? Cat and dog, pig and bird, lizard and spider, hamster and fish (in water, please!)–ALL are welcome to join us on Sunday October 4th at 6:00 p.m. during our evening worship for a special Blessing of the Animals service.

This special event commemorates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, where animals have been blessed since the middle ages. No saint is more closely associated with animals than St. Francis of Assisi. He rejoiced in the value and beauty animals bring to creation.

All pets are welcome to bring their humans, of course! We hope to see you and your furry, feathered, fuzzy, and finny companions October 4th!