et nothing worry you; nothing dismay you; everything passes; God does not change.

If you have patience you can do anything. Those who have God want for nothing; God alone is enough. St Teresa of Avila, Reformer, Mystic (1515-1582)

Congregations parts in dark type. Leaders parts in light type. w Please stand for parts indicated by stars w Music for Meditation and Inspiration Welcome and BRIEF Announcements, Attendance Family Matters

(Forms are in the seat pockets if you wish to write out a Joy or Prayer Request. Place the forms in the offering basketrequests are read aloud during the Prayers.)

Gather in Gods Presence

Enter Gods gates with thanksgiving and praise! (Psalm 100)

Gathering Music As We Gather at Your Table Call to Worship

Early American Melody/Bonam

Pastoral Greeting Invitation to Join in the Life of the Community wEntrance Hymn No. 298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O Savior, for the Saints wGathering Prayer: (Leonine Sacramentary, 5th century; alt.) One: Saints are Gods peculiar people. As saints in our day, let us be peculiar and evident in our discipleship, that we may ever pray in peace to the Lord: All: Everlasting God, who enables your saints not only to trust Jesus your Son, but to follow him: Help our weakness with your divine aid, that as your saints of old received strength from you to their everlasting joy, your mercy will bring joy to our hearts; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit, and the saints in light, dwell forever, enjoying the sound of songs of joy and praise: wSong of Joy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glory to the Creator
(tune Greatorex, at No. 759)

The Service for the Lords Day

10:00 a.m., 3 November 2013 All Saints Thirty-first Sunday of the Year
Ron Freyer Nicholas, Presiding Dorothy Sullivan, Liturgist Jim McArthur, Jack & Dottie Cheney, Ginny Stiles, Servers

Glory to the Creator, the Christ, the Holy Spirit, Three-in-One; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen!

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Receive Gods Word

Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the One, the Only God. (Deuteronomy 6)

All:

Scripture from the Wisdom Literature.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel 7:1-3,15-18 Psalm Hymn No. 453. . . . . . . . . . . When the Morning Stars Together (Psalm 150) Scripture from the Apostle.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ephesians 1:11-23 wGospel Acclamation No. 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamaican Halleluja wScripture from the Gospel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke 6:20-31 Sermon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Hope of the Saints

Respond with Thanksgiving

In the midst of the congregation, I will praise you, O Lord! (Psalm 22)

wAffirmation of Faith Hymnal, p. 50, bottom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from Romans 8 wDiscipleship Hymn No. 342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread Presentation of Gods Tithes and Our Offerings & Prayer Requests: Invitation to Give A Gift of Music We Will Remember You

For Bobbie Anderson, Will Bradley, Cile Carlson, Karen Carter, Kae Drumheller, John Duesing, Jim Dunn, Roy Dunn, Paul Fielding, Kendra Johncock, Mabel Koker, Susan Lawless, Wilma Lindsay, Sherman Mapes, Joe Moder, Jim & Ruth OLoughlin, Herbert Pate, Melva Peterson, Robert Skrivseth, John Stacey, Sr., and Donna Stephens. One: For others whose names we now recall: Anyone: <<Please speak aloud any additional names.>> One: For people and issues we are asked to pray for this day <<reads written prayer requests>>, for these we have named, for all whose names are included in our Prayer List, for those we do not know and those we have forgotten but are known to you, O God, we lift our prayers this day: All: Keep us grateful for their witness, and like them, eager to follow in the way of Christ. Then at the last, bring us with them to share in the inheritance of the saints in light; through Jesus Christ the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen Our Lords Table: Invitation to the Table, Hymnal p. 5 wThe Great Thanksgiving, Hymnal p. 6 A Prayer of Our Savior A Breaking & Pouring Lamb of God A Sharing Loaf and Cup Today we receive by Intinction. Please come forward, with your row, by the
center aisle. Receive Bread, move to the Cup, dip the Bread, consume, then return to your seat by the side aisle. If you need gluten-free bread, a separate container and Cup are on the Table. Please serve yourself. If you desire to receive at your seat, please signal your server who will bring the tray to you.

Harris/Hayes

wDedication Song & Prayer. . . . . . . . Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayers of the Congregation: Requests for Prayer Intercessions and Thanksgivings: One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give God our thanks and praise, and to bring our prayers before the Lord. One: God of the ages, we praise you for all your servants who have done justice, loved mercy, and walked humbly with their God. All: For apostles and martyrs and saints of every time and place, who in life and death witness to your truth, we praise you, O God. One: For all who have faithfully served you, witnessed bravely, and died in faith, who still are shining lights in the world; All: For those no longer remembered, who earnestly sought you in darkness, who held fast their faith in trial, and served others, we praise you, O God. One: For those we have known and loved, who by their faithful obedience and steadfast hope, have shown the same mind that was in Christ Jesus.

Go Forth in Gods Name

Lead me, O Lord, in your uprightness...make your way straight before me! (Psalm 5)

wPastoral Blessing wDeparting Alleluia No. 765 wDeparting Music For All the Saints Vaughan Williams/Smith Please greet each other with the Peace of Christ
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Council Communiqu
Monday, Oct 21, after the opening prayer, the members of council were treated to delicious desserts prepared by Cindy Ober of Cindys Decadent Desserts. Cindy has worked for 30 years for Publix in their bakery department before recently starting her own business. Cindys presence was at the request of Peg Lindsey, Pastor Ron, and me. The purpose was to explain her situation and request permission to use our commercial kitchen on week days to bake her Decadent Desserts. As this arrangement would be of mutual benefit to a young lady struggling to start a small business and to Pilgrims due to specific donations and property improvements made to our kitchen, Council gave their approval pending assurance by the Lake County Tax Collector that this would not affect our not for profit tax situation. Pastor Ron has prepared a For-profit Space Usage Agreement and Cindy and our Treasurer, Peg Lindsey, will be going directly to the Tax Collector in the next few days for a ruling. Our normal business meeting started at 11:00 a.m. We approved the September 9 minutes and regular reports. Several of our ministry elders were not present, but Worship reported that they will be meeting next Sunday after church. The only committee report that was made was Building and Grounds. Thanks to Donna Fielding, we have been using Chuck, a local handy man, who is saving us mucho dinero because he can do small maintenance jobs for us. We reported on the progress of the Ham & Bean Supper, Trash and Treasure sale, Ad Hoc Decoration Committee, and Susie Patricks appointment to the Leesburg Food Bank Board. As part of their new Rental Agreement signed October 1, 2013 Restoration Fellowship has agreed to mow and clean up our entrance on the second Saturday of each month. Finally, Council decided that even though we are not required to provide Workers Compensation to Mary, it would be penny wise and pound foolish not to do so. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING, MON, NOV 18, 10 AM. EVERYONE WELCOME.

Our November Missions Partner

Christian Higher Education The United Church of Christ Council for Higher Education celebrates the 34 colleges, academies, and universities and the 15 seminaries and theological schools that are related to the UCC by history and close ties. This month we honor students and teachers, mentors and friends of those in schools everywhere and at every level of study. From grammar school to community college, from UCC-related to state university system, from Sunday School to adult studies: faith and learning go together. A soulful education is an adventure to find and share a sense of place with all people in the world. When our churches and denominational settings and related agencies seek trained and competent leadership, we usually look first to those whose life experience includes study in a UCC-related educational institution. Each time our congregation seeks pastoral leadership, we recall the high importance of finding someone who is not only passionate and caring, but who has also received a sound education which includes grounding in UCC history, doctrine, practice, and ethos. Truly, our support of UCC-related educational institutions, particularly our seminaries and theological schools, is an exercise in enlightened self-interest. Every dollar we contribute helps ensure that we identify, educate, and train our next generation of leaders, not only for our church, but for every setting and agency of the UCC. This year, this offering will be divided between Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, and Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Centre, MA. Please make your check to PUCC and mark the memo on your check November Missions Offering or Higher Education Offering.

(Photo: Chapel scene at Andover Newton.)

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This Weeks Prayer List

Mona Anderson, Darci Ashley, Cordelia Bakka, Glenn Ball, Leslie Bolinger, Carolyn Cartmell, Mary Cavanagh, Sr., Jack & Dottie Cheney, Ernie Dixon, Robert Ewing, Mark Ferman, Brad & Joyce Foster, Annell Gillow, Bill Frye, Debbie Horn, Suzanne Mathews, Carrell & Mittie Ann McNulty, Bruce Mason, Frank Novack, William Royal, Barbara Turner, and Rachel Zulauf.

This Week on Mulberry Street

TODAY: 2:00 a.m., Daylight Saving Time ended. 8:30 a.m., Choir Rehearsal. 10:00 a.m., Welcome and Family Matters. 10:10 a.m., Worship, Fellowship Hour follows. Items remaining from the Trash & Treasure sale may be purchased. 11:15 a.m., Spiritual Formation Ministry meets in the Lounge. TOMORROW: 10:00 a.m., Transfer unsold Trash & Treasure items to Food Bank. TUESDAY: Election Day in the Civil Calendar. WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: Noon, Staff Meeting. FRIDAY: 5 p.m., Authentic New England Ham n Bean Supper. Seatings until 7 pm. Tickets available in the Narthex. SATURDAY: All Day. Florida Conference Fall Meeting, Kissimmee.

Announcements
Todays flowers are given by Sherry Brinkman. Assistive Listening Devices are available from the Ushers at the back table. If you need a hearing device, please ask an Usher. Pastors Discretionary Fund depends on your nickels, dimes, and quarters saved during the month and given today as a Communion Offering. If youd rather drop in a check instead, make it to PUCC and mark the memo line Pastors Discretionary Fund. Bucks for Cuts is a way to help cover the cost of keeping our grounds well-maintained. If you have an extra $1 bill in your pocket on the THIRD Sunday of each month, please drop it in the offering basket.

Looking Ahead
NEXT SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m., Choir Rehearsal. 10:00 a.m., Welcome and Family Matters, followed by Worship. Haggai 1:15b~2:9. Psalm 145:1-5,17-21. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5,13-17. Luke 20:27-38. Pastor Bob presiding and preaching. 11:15 a.m., Ministry Fair during Fellowship. Sunday, Nov 17, Blessing of Shawls & Bears.

The order for worship, according to our customary use, is adapted from Service of Word and Sacrament I and/or II in The New Century Hymnal ( The Pilgrim Press, 1995), pp. 1-20, and/or services in Book of Worship United Church of Christ ( UCC, 1986). Other texts from the Book of Common Worship ( 1993, Westminster/John Knox), or And Also With You, Year C ( 1994, Order of Saint Luke). Indicated music or texts, reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-712427. Used by permission.

Rev. Ronal K. Freyer Nicholas, OSL Pastor and Teacher pastor@pucc.info Dr. Catherine Thiedt Choir Director choir@pucc.info A. Kay Carlson Pianist pianist@pucc.info

Rev. Robert Van Valkenburg Pastoral Associate Emeritus associate@pucc.info Shirley Lamb Organist organist@pucc.info Mary Cavanagh Secretary/Custodian secretary@pucc.info

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