Psalm 95 : 1-2

¹Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.²Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song

ORDER OF WORSHIP

GREETING:

INVOCATION: Min. Adrienne Jones

OPENING PRAISE: “ Down At The Cross”

Sis. Charlyene Pinckney

PASTORAL PRAYER: Sis. Charmaine Tyler

PRAYER RESPONSE: “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”

Sis. Pinckney

ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Announcements on Back Pages)

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION: Bro. Robert Sutton

Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 5:12 NIV

“For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.”

HYMN OF PREPARATION: “I Will Sing of the Goodness of God”

Sis. Pinckney

WORD: “Thankful for God’s Favor” Sis. Joyce Brown

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP /ALTAR CALL “Come to Jesus”

Sis. Pinckney

MINISTRY OF GIVING: Worship Leader

To Give your Tithes and Offerings go to our website:www.Eastwickumc.org

And Click on: Contact Us – Give – Donate

When you access the church website you give using PayPal, or with a Debit Card, or with a Credit Card Or use the easy and convenient options below:

Cash App – $EastwickUMC
Mail to the church 8321 Lindbergh Blvd Phila., PA. 19153 – Att. Finance Dept
Bring it to the church and drop it off in the mailbox

Please also remember the Connectional Ministries Giving

Amount collected – As of 10/31/2023 which is $ 10,069 The 2023 goal is $13,198.

GIVING PRAYER:

Great Giver, as we prepare to share our gifts with you, the giver of all things, let us remember your grace given freely to us this day, let us rejoice in your hope that encourages us along the way. Let us surrender our sin, and live worthy of your name. Let us bask in the blessings of truly being born again. As you have been zealous in redeeming our souls, we offer you these gifts, and thank you for making us whole. In Jesus name Amen.

CLOSING HYMN: “Total Praise”

BENEDICTION:

Now unto Jesus, born in poverty, called an “illegitimate child” of an unmarried woman, who rose up to redeem the world. To him who brings good news in bad situations and great joy despite incriminations. To Jesus our Savior, be glory in the heavens, justice in our cities, honor in our home, and peace in our streets, now and forevermore. Amen (Joseph W. Daniels Jr.)

¹⁸As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. ¹⁹For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. ²⁰“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,

John 17:18-20 N I V

ANNOUNCEMENTS: (read at your convenience)

NEW: Look for the Thanksgiving Edition of the “Joyful Noise” from the Christian Education Ministry, it will be emailed to the congregation in the week ahead.

November 26, 2023. Friends and Family day during morning worship. Additional information to follow.

The Mission House: After 30+ years of significant ministry in the Eastwick community, the mission house will be shuttering its doors with an effective date of mid-November. Some ministry will continue through December, but primarily the Mission House will not be open on a regular basis. We give thanks to Mrs. Annette Glover, and all of the volunteers who have worked in the Mission House during the season. We ask that you lift prayers, and hope for a new iteration of the Mission House, which will require planning and engagement from members of the Eastwick community. Please look for a time of celebration and Thanksgiving in the month of December. We give thanks for what the Lord has done, and we look forward to what the Lord will continue to do.

Girl Scouts: We are excited to hear that the Girl Scouts will be restarting their activities within the life of Eastwick soon. Look for more information to come and if you have a strong interest in helping with this ministry, please see Christ servant, Charmaine Tyler.

Please remember we are collecting for the Methodist Childrens Toy Drive, the earlier we start the more children we can provide for. Our Eastwick family has been a continued contributor, and we thank you so very much for your generosity ,as we ask for your help once again. For more information see Flyer in the narthex and weekly emails.

See Sis. Helen Best to contribute.

Focus Prayer: Please continue to stay connected with those unable to participate in the life of the church due to their present concerns and those experiencing grief and/or other emotional concerns.

Remember to think globally in your prayers. Remember the Middle East, the Gaza Strip. Remember the Western Cape of South Africa, the Sudan, and Zimbabwe and the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine.

Continue to lift up the Father Hood and focus on Evangelism/Outreach in the life of the church.

Sunday’s Bulletin

Psalm 95 : 1-2

18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,

John 17:18-20 N I V

¹⁸As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. ¹⁹For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. ²⁰“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,