Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM

November 3, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

The Gathering

The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and brilliance of the music, we prepare our hearts for worship. Members and visitors, please register your attendance in the pew pads. The Chiming of the Trinity

The Prelude When I Can Read My Title Clear arr. Don Hustad

*Processional For All the Saints UMH p. 711

*Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 70 In Memoriam and Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offering Offertory Lento in C Major Leon Boëllmann

*The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn I Sing a Song of the Saints of God UMH p. 712 The Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 12: 1-3 NT Pew Bible p. 226-227 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem This World Is Not My Home arr. Jay Rouse Sermon “For the Known” Rev. Scott Efird Communion UMH p. 13

(This month’s communion offering will go to Missions.) *Hymn Sing with All the Saints in Glory UMH p. 702

*Benediction *Postlude O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be

Alexander Matthews *Please stand if able

Church Reminders and Meetings

Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings

Piano Concert, Today, 3:00 pm, Sanctuary

Ashland Youth Choir, Today, 4:30 pm, Choir Room

ACME for Children, Today, 5:00 pm, #125, ages 4K—5th grade

MYF, Today, 6:00 pm @ Jack and Brooke Holladays’

AUMMen, Monday, 6:30 pm, Zorba’s, Seven Oaks Shopping Center

Congregational Care, Tuesday, 6:00 pm, #138

Staff Meeting, Wednesday, 1:00 pm, #138

DAODAS, Thursday, 9:00 am, Ashland Hall

Sunshine Circle, Thursday, 6:00 pm, #138

State UMW Meeting, Saturday, 9:00 am

Friendsgiving Lunch, Friday, November 29th @ 1:00 pm, Turkey, pork tenderloin & dressing, and drinks furnished. Bring a side/dessert to share.

The Church Office is accepting reservations for Ashland UMM Ladies Night Dinner on December 2nd in Ashland Hall. The cost will be $20.00 per person. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm and will include: roast beef, chicken, and shrimp with all the fixings. Cutoff date for reservations will be November 27.

The Path Worship — 8:45 AM November 3, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God Twenty-first Sunday

after Pentecost

Gathering Together

Welcome and Announcements

Prayer for the Spirit to Move as We Worship

*Sharing the Peace of Christ

Drawing Closer

*Call to Worship

*Songs of Praise Sweetly Broken Yes, I Will

Going Deeper

In Memoriam and Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving to the Kingdom

*Presentation of our Gifts

*Song of Preparation Lead Me to the Cross

The Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 12: 1-3

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

Message “For the Known” Rev. Scott Efird

Communion

*Song of Promise Forever

*Benediction

*Please stand if able

Wednesday Night — November 6, 2019

Dinner at 6:00 pm

Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Grits, Biscuits

Cost: $7.00 ages 18 & up; $3.00 ages 10-17; free for ages 9 and younger

Make reservations by noon on Monday, via red slip in the pew pocket or

on line at www.ashlandumc.org

Programs at 6:45 pm

Middle School Study—2 Timothy led by Ryan Keith

High School Study— Ecclesiastes led by Jack Holladay

Adult Study — “Nehemiah” led by Pastor Scott, #125

Music Ministry

Handbell Choir, 6:30 pm, #115

Worship Choir, 7:30 pm, Choir Room

Our Faithfulness

OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, October 27, 2019 8:45: 80 11:00: 129 TOTAL Worship: 209 Sunday School: 123

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Beth McFadden by John McFadden.

OUR SERVICE: Sunday, November 3, 2019

THE PATH Musicians at The Path: Wayne Suttlemyre, lead guitar; Jack Holladay, keyboard & rhythm guitar; Derrick Vaz, bass guitar; Scott Burkholder, drums; Haley Calore, violin Vocals: Brooke Holladay, Jack Holladay, Andra Keith, Scott Burkholder The Path Greeter: Robin Davidson

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Stewards: Jane Bristow, Rosemary Sanders Crucifer: Karen McClive Acolytes: Maria McClive, Jordan Hollis-Derrick Lay Reader: Jim Newcomb Greeter: Susan Bowers, Rebecca Swanson Ushers: Bill Hutson, Tom Wilkinson, Clare Allen, Jerry Ruschkofski, Jimmy Smith Valet Parker: John Calore Welcome Center Advocates: Roger and Marilyn Gramling

Ashland

United Methodist Church

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Rev. Scott Efird, Pastor

November 3, 2019

Worship Services

8:45 am: The Path

11:00 am: Traditional Worship

9:45 am: Sunday School

Email: office@ashlandumc.org

2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; 803-798-5350

Facebook: Ashland United Methodist Church

Website: www.ashlandumc.org

In Our Thoughts and Prayers Richard Brigman Bill Turner Steve Felsberg Lucy Turner

All Saints Sunday — November 3, 2019

Ashland Members Barbara Wiedemann Mac Smurthwaite Pat Murphy Clayton Bingham, Sr. John Higgins

Family Members

Laura McClay, sister-in-law of Cheryl McClay Cliff Vaughn, son-in-law of Frank and Harriett Ward Mother of Mark Polk Alice Brown, mother of Richard Brown Margaret McClay, mother of Mike McClay Jim Johnson, father of Sandra Calore Theresa Bonneau, sister of Red Bonneau Eleanor Graczyk, sister of Bud Graczyk Steve Watkins, son-in-law of Phil and Terri Miller Jene Anderson, sister of Judy Taylor Tom Barnes, father of Suzanne English Iva Brown, aunt of Lou Wolfe Paul Felsberg, brother of Steve Felsberg John Morris, brother of Peggy Smith and Linda Franklin Pauline Wilson, mother of Martha Gaw Arthur Gudmundson, son-in-law of Tom and Beth Wilkinson Karen Thomas, wife of Jody Thomas Ken Miller, father of Jennifer Thomas Fred Wichmann, step-father of Jennifer Thomas Bernard Padgett, father of Dave Schimsa Gene Porter, father of Jenny Edwards

For pastoral needs after office hours:

Rev. Scott Efird (843) 714-7699

Rev. Reggie Rowell (843) 697-6967

Poinsettia Flowers Order Form

Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary December 15th. You may take your plants home after the Christmas Eve Service. Payment to Ashland UMC must accompany order. Deadline for orders is November 11th. Please print how you would like the names to appear in the bulletin.

___________ 6 1/2” red - $12.00

___________ 8” red - $20.00 ________ Total Enclosed In Memory of ______________________________________________

In Honor of ________________________________________________

Name_____________________________________________________

“For the Known” Today, we remember those who were a major part of our lives but are no

longer with us physically. Without their influence, we would not be who we are. So, we call out their names, not to invoke their presence, but to honor their lives and to remind us of their impact. We celebrate their lives through our memories, through our laughter, and through our tears.

Allow the words of Hebrews 12 inspire and encourage you to lives your lives so that you honor God and the legacy of loved ones passed. Know that their witness points us toward Christ.

Hebrews 12: 1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let

us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Sermon Notes:

The Comforters: Who are they? The Influencers: Who are they? The Encouragers: Who are they?

Thank you to all those who have submitted their 2020 estimate of giving cards. For those who have not done so, please turn in your cards this Sunday or mail them. Your assistance with developing the 2020 budget is greatly appreciated.

Finance and Stewardship Committee