Be The Church, #372
Worship in the SANCTUARY & ONLINE at 10:00 AM
Dear Friends in Christ,
Today we are continuing our annual giving campaign, "Grace in Action". We are reflecting together on how God generously puts grace into action, from homemaking to celebrating to bridge-building acts of mercy – and how we, children of God created in the image of God, can do the same. On October 23, Giving Sunday, you will be asked to prayerfully fill out your annual pledge card.
This morning we'll listen to the story of the prodigal son and reflect on the power of celebration. We'll also be gathering, following worship, for living the questions.
We will be worshipping in our Sanctuary and via livestream on Facebook, YouTube, or our website. Livestream links and a bulletin for those worshiping from home. You also are invited to take a moment to fill out our Weekly Worship Response card.
Faithfully,
Pastor Meghan
Information for Worship:
- Sunday Bulletin: October 16, 2022
- Weekly Worship Response Card: Please complete
- Livestream Links: Participating In Worship From Home
- Give to Support the Church: Giving Campaign Letters
- Children's Worship
- Call to Community: Living The Questions
- Prayer List & Submit A Prayer Request
- Directions for Worshiping in the Sanctuary: COVID protocol
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Click the picture to download the bulletin for this Sunday, October 9, 2022. If you are worshipping from the comfort and safety of your home, we invite you to prepare a candle with something to light it prior to our service beginning. Pray the prayers with us, sing out, and let the spirit reach you.
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Weekly Worship Response Card
Please take a moment to complete the weekly Worship Response Card online. This helps us to track attendance, keep contact information up to date, and connect. Additionally, prayer requests may be submitted on your Worship Response Card or directly to the Pastor.
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Livestream Links
Participate in worship from home
Our Sunday Morning Worship service will be livestreamed starting at 10:00 AM, and you can access it later in the day as well. Click the buttons below to join on the platform of your choosing.
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Give Online to Support the Church
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You may give online at ucctryon.org or you can always mail in your pledge to: 210 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC 28782. Please help us to ensure that we can continue offering our ministries to the church and wider community.
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For kids pre-K through 5th. Children will start out in Children's Worship at 10 AM, then join their families during the service at the offertory and participate in the remainder of the worship service with their families.
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Call to Community
This Week's Announcements.
Call to Community
Check out the bulletin for announcements about our life and ministry together, and an overview for the week. We will also include updates and more information in the "Be The Church" emails.
Call to Congregational Meeting
A Congregational Meeting is called for Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 11 AM. Members and Associate Members will be asked to vote on changes to the “Amen” corner of the sanctuary to create a “Family Worship Space” and accessible seating in the congregation. The space would be evaluated in 6-12 months to ensure it is inclusive of all. Vote will be conducted online and via mail-in ballot.
Living The Questions
Sunday, October 16, after worship in the Fellowship Hall
This week's topic is Debunking the Rapture. FOCUS: Failing to understand the message of hope offered in the Book of Revelation, many Christians have been misled by 19th century doomsayers and modern-day apocalyptic preachers who proclaim their vengeful god’s impending extermination of the apostate masses. Just what part of “love your enemies” doesn’t their god understand?
Download the reflection here.
Youth Group Request. On October 23, the Youth Group will be putting together care packages for our college students. Snack and candy donations are welcome. Drop off at the church. Contact Lindsay Lewis for more information. Do you have a student away at college? Please contact Lindsay Lewis with their current address.
Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, October 29, Carving from 10-11 AM, Voting from 11 AM - 1 PM
Come and carve a pumpkin! We’ll provide pumpkins, outdoor carving stations, and tools on the church lawn. Congregants are encouraged to stop by the church to vote for their favorite jack-o-lantern with non-perishable goods (to be donated to Outreach Ministries). The pumpkins with the most food donations win. There will be a category for youth and adults. This is a free family event sponsored by the Roger’s Fund. Sign up to carve online.
Laity Sunday Worship Leaders Needed—October 30, 2022
On Sunday, October 30, our congregation is invited to lead worship. Church member, Virgil Stucker, will be preaching. If you are willing to usher, serve as a liturgist (we have many different parts of worship to assign), please contact Pastor Meghan.
Invitation to Food & Fellowship
Enjoy a meal and get to know folks in your church! We have 4 meals a year, with 8 people at each home. The host plans the meal, and everyone helps bring what is needed. Each couple (or I will pair you with someone) will host 1 meal. If you are unable to host, let me know. If you are currently on the list, I will keep you on. If you would like to join the group, please contact me by email. ~ Dianne Poague
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How are you serving the church and telling our story?
Members, associate members, and friends, of all ages, of the church are invited to join a ministry team.
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Join a Ministry Team, and help us live out the mission and ministry of our church. Serve where you are called! Click on the "passion led us here" picture to sign up today.
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Submit A Prayer Request & Prayer List
Share your joys and concerns. We will hold you in prayer, and list your request on our printed prayer list. Do you know the benefits of prayer? There’s no better time to learn about those benefits and put them into practice. We ask that you pray for all who are impacted, those most vulnerable and scared.
Joys: October birthdays and anniversaries.
Ongoing Concerns: Juanita Williams, Matt Brown (Lori Gedding’s brother), Cathy Berlin, Students and their teachers, Sonja Karlsen, Baby Eloise, Marge Short, those killed and hurt by gun violence, our military and deployed personnel, Elsbeth Leudi, Ginger Leavitt, Judith Cloud, for our country, all those in need of healing from Covid-19, Ruth Foy. All the CAREGIVERS among us who affect and touch so many lives.
Grieving: The Family & Friends of Jane Whitehead (Carol Meeske’s college roommate), The Family and Friends of Mary Tatum (Jim Tatum’s mom).
United Church of Christ: The ongoing work of our Southern Conference minister The Rev. Dr. Edward Davis, our Interim Western North Carolina Association Associate Conference Minister, The Rev. Warren Casiday, and of our partner churches in the Western North Carolina Association, Eastern North Carolina Association, and Eastern Virginia Association.
Global Ministries: The ongoing work of our partners in Global Ministries Mission personnel serving in Korea, especially global mission co-worker, Lydia Yang.
Those Who Serve: For teachers, health care workers, first responders, poll workers, essential workers and all who sacrifice and serve. For the families that support those who serve through deployments, trainings, and each shift. For veterans and their families, who have given and sacrificed so much.
Our Neighbors: The people of the Ukraine. For those impacted by climate disasters. All seeking refuge, peace, and justice. Those lacking adequate shelter, food, safety, and assistance in Polk County and beyond.
Prayer requests are submitted by filling out the weekly worship response card or notifying the Pastor. We'll hold you in prayer, and list it in our printed prayer list. Each prayer request will remain on the prayer list as long as it is updated. If the request remains unchanged for four weeks, it will be removed until it is requested again.
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Directions for Worshipping in the Sanctuary
Help us provide a safe worshipping environment. Please do not attend this morning's worship if you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19. Click the button below to download our protocols and read more about frequently asked questions.
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