Bulletin

May 11 , 2008
Pentecost Sunday

Webster United Church of Christ
5484 Webster Church Road
Dexter, Michigan 48130–9635
(734) 426–5115

Website: www.hvcn.org/info/websterucc
websteroffice@aol.com

The mission of Webster United Church of Christ is to worship God and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ; minister with compassion to those troubled of mind, body, and spirit; be a spiritual home that welcomes all people.

Webster United Church of Christ
Rev. LaVerne M. Gill, Pastor and Teacher

Prelude:

Call to Worship: (Psalm 104:10-13)

Pastor:      You make springs gush forth in the valleys:
People:    giving drink to every wild animal; the wild asses quench their thirst
Pastor:      By the stream the birds of the air have their habitation;
People:    they sing amoung the branches.
Pastor:      From your lofty abode you water the mountains;
All:           the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work.

*Hymn of Gathering: Come, Share the Spirit No. 62

*Invocation

Response:
We have come into this house to gather in His name and worship Him.
We have come into this house to gather in His name and worship Him.
We have come into this house to gather in His name and worship Christ
the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

So, forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So, forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So, forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and worship Christ
the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Him.
Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Him.
Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Christ
the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

Silent Prayer of Confession/Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Response: Sing Amen (sing twice) No. 760

Pastor's Time
Greeting and Welcome to Visitors
Time for Children (10:30 a.m.)
*Passing of the Peace

Offering
Invitation to Give and Serve
Offertory: Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Piece Jody Lindh
Webster Chancel Choir

*Doxology              Glory to God                    vs. 3
                Glory to you, God, for yours is the earth:
                Yours the annointing, the radiant worth.
                Our the rejoicing for spirits aflame;
                Ours the thanksgiving to your holy name.
                Ours be the telling of deeds greatly done:
                Yours be the glory, O God, yours alone.

*Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer Requests, Joys and Concerns
Contemplative Prayer:  "A shoot shall come out of the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:1-3

Prayers for the People
The Lord's Prayer
*Hymn of Preparation:                  Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song                 No. 270
Scripture Reading

The First Reading:
The Second Reading:
*The Gospel Reading I Corinthians 12:3b-13
Acts 2:1-21
John 20:19-23 ( NT p. 174)
( NT p. 219)
( NT p. 115)

Sermon:                         Rev. William H. Stuart, M.Div.
Musical Reflection

*Hymn of Dismissal:            Come, O Spirit, with Your Sound       No. 207

*Benediction

Postlude :

*Everyone who is able, please stand
Welcome! Please sign in on the worship registers located at the end of each pew so we can send the bulletin to those who are away and acknowledge our visitors. Following the worship service you are invited to a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall downstairs. A potluck is held on the first Sunday of each month. Bring a dish to pass and join the fun!

If you would like to join Webster Church,
please speak with Pastor Stuart after the service.

SCRIPTURE READING FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Genesis 1:1-12
II Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20

PREVIOUS SUNDAY'S ATTENDANCE
10:30 a.m.     72

       Webster UCC Staff

Pastor & Teacher.....Rev. LaVerne M. Gill
Associate Pastor….Rev. William H. Stuart
Christian Ed. Directors....... Edda Williams
                  Eddie Poteat, Alice Poteat
Director of Music…........ .........…Lynn Hill
Church Secretary........... ........Nell Rooke

    Webster UCC Officers

Council President.........David Calhoun
Church Clerk................. Mary Stuart

Assistant Clerk...............Dou Wetzel

Treasurer.................Phyllis Voorheis

Assistant Treasurer..............Karen Kulp

Treasurer in Training....Denise Moyer

Board of Deacons
Mary Chamberlain, Donna Champine, Klara Dannar, Lea Fischer (chair),
Kirby Fisher, Georgia Gleason, Rich McKenzie, Diana Miller,
Mary Swain, Jerry Voorheis, Gil Whitney

Board of Trustees
Brad Clark, Leslie Desmond, Ted Fischer (chair), John Gannon, Dorothea Henry,
Jill McKenzie, Michael Metzler, Bill Minnich, Sandra Petrovskis,
Marjorie Smyth, Judy Sutter, Nancy Whitney

Board of Christian Education
Mary Clark (chair), Michelle Obrecht, Sarah Smith, Tracy Van Dusen, Doug Wetzel

Board of Outreach Ministries
Judy Bemis (chair), Ted Fischer, Marjorie Smyth, Brad Clark, Mary Swain

May 11          Webster Church begins one 10:30 a.m. Worship Service during the month of May
                               Worship Service with Communion, 10:30 a.m.
                               Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.
                               Fellowship Time following the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

May 13                   Men's Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
                               Volunteering in Ghana at the Chelsea Community Hospital, 7:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                           (See announcement)
                               Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

May 14                  Chime Choir, 6:30 p.m.
                               Chancel Choir, 7:35 p.m.

May 18                  Graduation Sunday
                               Annual Plant Sale following the worship service   (See announcement)

May 29                  Rehearsal for the Senior Recital of Katie Van Dusen

May 31                   Senior Recital of Katie Van Dusen

June 1                   Webster Church begins summer schedule, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
                               Worship Service with Communion, 9:30 a.m.
                               Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 a.m.
                               Fellowship Time following the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

REV. STUART is in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Rev. Stuart's voice mail is 2.
THE CHURCH OFFICE voice mail is 3. The Deacon for the month of May is Rich McKenzie, 734.475.9675.
Trustee for the week is Doyle Ross, 734.426.4759.

We Give Thanks to Those Who Serve Next Sunday's Worship Assistants

Flowers are given by the Calleja Family.

Deacon:               Rich McKenzie
Lector:                Malik Redding
Greeters:             Pam and Doug Wetzel
Fellowship:

Deacon:
Lector:
Greeters:
Fellowship:



HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GOD'S BLESSING TO:

May 11–Sarah Martinez, Katie VanDusen
May 12- P.J. Martin, Sarah Smith
May 13 - Moses Darko              May 14 - Doug Wetzel
May 15 - Barbara Martinez              May 16 - Bob Davis
May 17 - Doug Meyer
May 18 - Jim Barthol, Marjorie Smyth

TODAY, PENTECOST SUNDAY is Strengthen the Church Sunday (as well as Mothers' Day). There will be envelopes for a special offering that will be taken. Money from this offering grows the UCC's future by supporting new and revitalizing congregations, programs for youth and young adults, leadership development and God is Still Speaking activities: administered by UCC Conferences, Local Church Ministries and the Still Speaking Ministry.

KLARA DANNAR, DEACON AND WEBSTER CHURCH PARISH NURSE is speaking at the White Oaks Center, Chelsea Community Hospital on Tuesday, May 13. The topic is “Volunteering in Ghana”. Please check the bulletin board by the kitchen for more information.

If you are graduating from high school or college ………. Please call the church office to let us know. Thank you.

Last day for beautiful hanging baskets is today at Webster until 1:00 p.m. Thanks to Denise Moyer-Banks.

To the members and friends of Webster UCC.
My family and I cannot thank you enough for the loving prayers and support extended to us at the time of Welton's death and continuing to this day. Pastor Gill and Pastor Bill have been sustaining anchors available always with a phone call or visit. You are all the loving hands and arms of God ready to reach out with God's healing power. Thank you and may God continue his blessings of love and care on Webster/s family.
Mary Chamberlain and Family

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO WIN VACATION ACCOMODATIONS AT 1^ST CLASS RESORTS IN DECEMBER OF THIS YEAR. Orlando, San Luis (CA) and Gatlinburg (TN) are the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes. All proceeds benefit the Ghana Ministry scholarship and medical equipment and supplies programs in the Sanzule Refugee Camp. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Drawing will be at the Fall Festival in September. You don't have to be present to win and prizes are transferable and can be given as gifts if you wish. If you would like a block of tickets to sell, would like to purchase some, or just want more information, see Jerry Champine, Judy Bemis or any member of the Ghana Steering Committee.

UPCOMING GUILD ACTIVITIES:
      Annual Plant Sale: Sunday, May 18, following our one 10:30 a.m. worship service. Please donate any of your garden extras for our plant sale to benefit the Webster Garden. Great plants for sale for bargain prices.

AS PASTOR GILL DEPARTS, WEBSTER WILL BE MOVING TO A SINGLE SERVICE IN MAY. This service will begin at 10:30 a.m. There will not be an 8:00 a.m. worship service in May. Beginning June 1^st Webster Church will begin the summer schedule of one worship service at 9:30 a.m.

A pair of clip-on sunglasses in a dark gray hard case was lost last Thursday at Webster. Has anyone seen them or found them? Please call the church office, 734-426-5115.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A RECORDING OF THE 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OR TELL THE DEACON IN CHARGE. Donations are $5.00.

EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE BLESSINGS OF PRAYING WITH OTHERS. We are meeting Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the office area. Come and share a song, a psalm, praise and intercession.

IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR PRAYER LIST UP TO DATE, YOU WILL NEED TO INDICATE THE INFORMATION TO THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU WISH TO KEEP A NAME ON THE LIST, BY MAY 18.
PLEASE CALL, 734.426.5115.
If no one answers please leave a message on voice mail 3. Thank you. Nell

THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF WEBSTER TOWNSHIP is available. Your order may be picked up through the church office. . There are books that have not been pre-ordered and are available. Hard cover cost is $32.50; soft cover cost is $27.50.
Rev. Stuart is in the church office Tuesday and Friday. Please call for his office hours. Nell's hours in the office are Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, 1:00 until 5:00 p.m.

PLEASE CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD BY THE KITCHEN FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER and FOR GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS.
THE FOOD PANTRY: The food pantry would love your donations, i.e., toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, toiletries, juice of all sizes, and any other items that you would like to pass on while doing your Spring cleaning. Thanks for your donation, Denise Moyer–Banks (734) 395–8630.

THE COMMUNITY HOUSE:   PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TO CALENDAR YOUR COMMUNITY HOUSE ACTIVITIES. USING IT WITHOUT CALENDARING COULD CAUSE A CONFLICT BETWEEN GROUPS.
IF YOUR GROUP HAS USED IT IN THE PAST, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO RESCHEDULE, 734.426.5115.
WE ALREADY HAVE BOOKINGS THROUGH JULY.

BULLETINS: If you miss a Sunday and would like to have a bulletin, please email the office and we will send a bulletin via email. The office email address is websteroffice@aol.com. The bulletin and announcements are also available on the church website: www.hvcn.org/info/websterucc.
If you do not have access to a computer call the office (734.426.5115) and we will mail a hard copy of the bulletin to you. Thanks.

PLEASE LEAVE DISCARDED BULLETINS ON THE FOYER TABLE to be used to send to our absent members.
IN AN EFFORT TO HELP PRESERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT we collect and reuse the enlarged music and the music inserts in the bulletin.

DON'T FORGET TO FEED THE COFFEE KITTY. We have been using
“Fair Trade Coffee” for some time now. This is more expensive than the traditional brands purchased in the grocery store.

DEXTER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHICKEN BROIL 8265 Dexter-Chelsea Road, May 24 from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. (or until sold out). Dine in or drive through. The dinner includes: 1/2 barbequed chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, roll and butter, soda, coffe or water. Price: $8.00