22nd Sunday After Pentecost
October 20, 2024
10 a.m. Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Confession & Forgiveness
Opening Song “The Heart of Worship”
Greeting
Kyrie
Canticle of Praise "This is the Feast"
Prayer of the Day
Special Music "If I Were a Butterfly" Past & Present CIC Preschool Students
Children’s Message
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
The Holy Gospel according to Mark the 10th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; 40but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” 41When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. 42So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. 43But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. 45For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day: “Firm Foundation”
Preschool Recognition
Prayers of Intercession
Peace
Offering & Special Music: "Angelic Chorus" Cool Kids Bell Choir
Offertory Hymn: “As the Grains of Wheat”
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer (Sung)
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns: “Amazing Grace” Matthew Brooks, CIC PS Graduate
“You Are Holy” ELW 525
"Jesu, Jesu" ELW 708
Post-Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Blessing
Sending Hymn: “Make A Difference”
Dismissal
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Weekly Calendar:
** Sunday, October 27th is Reformation Sunday with one service at 10 a.m. followed by Brat's & Dogs, followed by Trunk or Treat. Instructions on how to sign up for trunk or treat are in the October newsletter.
Sunday, October 20— 9 a.m. OneBlood Big Red Bus (Parking Lot), 10 a.m. Worship (Contemporary & Livestreamed), 11 a.m. 25th Year Celebration of the CIC Preschool, 6:30 Confirmation Class
Tuesday, October 22—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex), 6:30 p.m. Card Ministry (Spirit Center)
Wednesday, October 23— 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Spirit Center), 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, October 24— 10 a.m. Quilting Ministry (Classroom #1), 6 p.m. Agape Bells (Sanctuary)
Sunday, October 27—10 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary & Livestreamed), Followed by the Reformation Sunday Celebration & Trunk or Treat
Announcements:
Hurricane Helene recovery support update: As we all continue to process the devastation in our nearby mountains, we have
compiled an ongoing list of a variety of ways to offer support that are continuing to evolve. This large scale catastrophic damage
will take months and years of recovery, so please continue to hold the entire region and its people in prayer while also keeping your
eyes and hearts open to ways to offer assistance now and well into the future. Please see the QR code to learn about some current
ways to offer assistance.
One Blood’s Big Red Bus is returning to CIC’s parking lot: Sunday, October 20th, 9 a.m.-1.p.m. Appointments are available for
Whole Blood and Double Red donations. Sign up by using the QR code.
Have you joined CIC's new online photo directory yet? The directory is through a program called Church Center, which is also
an app. Follow the QR code to get started.
The Coffee Cart: More hosts needed! If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Carol Moser at cbmoser@aol.com.
October Grocery Cart: During October we will be collecting canned and dry goods needed to support the Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the CIC Men’s Group on November 24, 2024 in the CIC Fellowship Hall. To prepare for this dinner, the CIC Men’s Group needs donations of: Del Monte Cut Green Beans (14.5 oz), Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix (6 servings per box), Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (14 oz. cans), McCormick Turkey Gravy (12 oz cartons). When you’re out shopping this month please consider purchasing some of these items and adding them to the grocery cart at CIC. Your generosity to the grocery cart collections is greatly appreciated and makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors!
Preschool Registration for 2024/2025 Is now open. Please call or email Sharon Fuller for more details, refer to our website for an
online registration form or follow the QR code. Currently there are openings in the 4 year old PK class and the TK class.
All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. 1st Thessalonians 5:11, we are a women’s group that “encourages one another and builds one another up, just as you are doing.” We meet on the third Sunday of the month between services to discuss ways we can continue to encourage and build each other up and support our church. Contact Jill Brooks (jlkbrooks@gmail.com) with any questions. We will meet October 13th between services in the fellowship Hall.
Retreat: The next Women’s Retreat will be March 14th-16th, 2025. Dr. Jacqueline Bussie will be our guest speaker discussing her books “Outlaw Christian” and “Love Without Limits”! Registration information will be available at a later date ……...
Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.
Card Ministry: We will meet Tuesday, October 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. in the Spirit Center. All are welcome and no experience is needed! Please enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.
Quilting Ministry: We will meet on October 24th, at 10 a.m. in Classroom #1. Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.
Journeys of Paul in Greece: CIC is co-hosting a trip following some of Paul’s footsteps, Journeys of Paul in Greece, through “Educational Opportunities Tours” (EO Tours) in partnership with Huntersville United Methodist Church (HUMC). We have our own registration process through CIC, but we will be travel companions with HUMC. The trip departs on April 26, 2025, for 8 days, traveling through Neapolis, Amphipolis, Philippi, Veria, Thessaloniki, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Acropolis, and Athens. An optional Greek Isle Cruise Extension making the trip a total of 11 days also travels to Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, and Santorini. If you are interested in learning more and registering, use the following link: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/pa25042625a62347#eotours
Sunday School: If you are interested in teaching Sunday School please contact Pastor Lisa. Register your child for Sunday School here 2024-2025 Sunday School Registration - Community In Christ Lutheran Church (churchcenter.com)
Thanksgiving Sunday - Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 24th for the Second Annual Thanksgiving Sunday. Once again we will be working with the Pathway Group at Angels and Sparrows. We have also added two other groups that are living in a nutritionally deprived environment. We are hoping to have the same phenomenal response from CIC as we did last year. Look for further details in October as we get closer to November. If you have any questions please contact Paul Miller at p.k.miller1@gmail.com
Trunk-or-Treat: Join us for a Trunk-or-Treat event at around Noon-ish. on Sunday, October 27th!
WHO: Really, everyone!!! All are welcome to decorate their trunks in a People of the Bible or Bible Story Theme. (And KIDS … either wear your costume to worship that day if your parents say it is okay or change into it after worship and lunch to enjoy this fun activity and see the Bible Stories come alive!)
WHAT: Participate in a People of the Bible (Jesus, John the Baptist, The Good Samaritan, Moses, Mary, etc) or Bible Story Themed trunk decorating (Creation, David & Goliath, Jonah and the Whale, The Nativity, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, The Last Supper, The Day of Pentecost, etc).
WHERE: The CIC Parking Lot, weather permitting WHEN: Sunday, October 27th, beginning around Noon
HOW: 1. It’s okay if multiple cars have the same theme! 2. Cars can also work together to tell a bigger story, just be sure we know you need to park near one another. In consideration of allergies, please think about handing out non-food kinds of treats (playdoh, stickers, glow sticks, Halloween rings, etc). If you'd like to include a small treat, some candies that are more allergy friendly include: Lollipops, Push Pops, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Starbursts, Swedish Fish, Laffy Taffy, Air Heads, Dum Dums, Smarties, and Nerds.
RESPOND: Register on the Church Center so that we are sure we have trunks! Or click on the link!
Please be in touch with Pastor Lisa if you have any questions (pastorlisa@communityinchrist.net).