St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Twenty - fourth Sunday after Pentecost/ November 23, 2025
Thanksgiving Sunday
“When genuine, it’s spontaneous, even involuntary – you recognize you’ve been blessed and can’t help but share your joy through thanksgiving.’
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome Rev. Linda Anderson
Announcement Highlights Pam Lange, liturgist
Prelude Ava Janus, Music Director
*Call to Worship Pam Lange
ONE: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
ALL: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
ONE: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name.
ALL: Make known God’s deeds among the people!
ONE: God blesses us with gifts of love.
ALL: With food and clothing, home, and family.
ONE: God blesses us with daily work.
ALL: And all we need from day to day.
ONE: God protects us in time of danger.
ALL: And guards us from every evil.
ONE: God calls us into relationship with him.
ALL: And forms us into one holy people, the Church of Jesus
Christ in this place.
ONE: Therefore, we shall offer thanks and praise to the Lord our God.
ALL: O Lord, our God, we will give thanks to you forever!
*Hymn No. 276 “We Gather Together”
*Morning Prayer Pam Lange
We give you thanks, God of abundant life, for bread and friendship and hope. With these gifts of your grace, we are nourished. With these signs of your presence, we are able to be faithful. Continue to nourish us, inspire us, and call us, that we might help make your reign more of a reality in our day. We pray in the name of our Lord, Jesus the Christ. Amen.
Psalm Reading Evertt Hard, Bradley Patterson
Choir Anthem
First Lesson Deutronomy 26:1-11 Pam Lange
Second Lesson Philippians 4:4-9
Message “Always a Second Chance” Rev. Anderson
*Hymn No. 718 “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures
here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father,
Son, and Holy ghost. Amen.
A Time of Prayer/ Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever Amen.
*Hymn No. 715 “Now Thank We All Our God”
*Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude /Recessional: Please remain in your pews as the Light of Christ leads the way into the world at the close of service.
*Congregation standing as you are able.
Our mission at St. Paul United Church of Christ is to promote God’s plan of salvation in our church, family, and community. Knowing that all blessings come from God, we seek to share these in the church universal and proclaim God’s good news of His love and compassion bringing together all people in Jesus Christ.
Rev. Linda Anderson Interim Senior Pastor
Ava Janus Director of Music
Pastor Cheryl Schalm Minister of Mission Outreach
Tim Ruffner President of Church Council
Dan Case Treasurer
Suzanne Mrowka Office Manager
Cindy Romas Administrative Assistant
Dan Case Council Rep
Harold Fick Deacon
Pam Lange Liturgist
St. Paul United Church of Christ Phone 313.291.1221
24158 Goddard Road Email stpaulucctaylor@stpaulucctaylor.org
Taylor, MI 48180 Website: www.stpaulucctaylor.org
WELCOME TO ALL SHARING TODAY’S MORNING SERVICE IN PERSON AND FACEBOOK LIVESTREAMING You must have a Facebook account to view our Worship Services. An email address is required. It is possible to have a Facebook account not connected to Social Media. Please contact Dan Case, Gary Peters, or Michael Isaacs for more information.
COFFEE HOUR is immediately following worship. All are invited to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy coffee, tea, donuts and fellowship. A free will offering is invited to help off-set the increasing cost of our yummy refreshments. Please give. We are also in need of small groups to host Coffee Hours.
ANNUAL ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT EVENING, Sunday, December 7, 6:45 p.m. Please sign up at the Kiosk during Coffee Hour, indicating if you would like to host a table or would like to be included as a guest. Deadline to sign up is November 30. Contact Peggy Staten at 734-740-0647 or pstaten75@yahoo.com.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP Calendar Week November 23 – November 30
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Sunday School 10:00 a.m./ Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m./ Active Shooter Training
11:30 a.m. - Sanctuary
Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Happy Thanksgiving – Office Closed
Friday Office Closed
Saturday Set-up Trees/ Bring decorations down from Belfry
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Itty Mathews
First Sunday of Advent/ Communion/ Sunday School 10:00 /Coffee Hour 11:00
ANNUAL WOMENS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON is Thursday, December 11, 2025, 12 noon at Woodside Meadows, 20820 Inkster Rd., Romulus, 48174. All women are invited. Please RSVP to Chairwoman, Toni Hill no later than Monday, December 8. A count is needed to ensure proper seating. Look forward to seeing you there!
CONTINUING TO SERVE AS THE HANDS AND FEET OF CHRIST Our November/ December Community Outreach is the “Angel Tree” gift outreach for the Salvation Army: Please pick a tag from the Angel tree located in Fellowship Hall. There is no name on the tag, the tag will identify gender and age. Please purchase a gift ($25.00 average) for a child in that category. Register your tag by signing your name along with the tag number on the sheet located at the table. A list of gift recommendations also available. GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED BY DECEMBER 14. Gifts will be delivered to the Salvation Army for use in their Shop free Christmas Store. Pre-registered parents can shop for their children at designated times. Each parent is permitted to pick one big gift and a stocking stuffer for their child/ren. In addition, we will be collecting hats, gloves and undergarments for the Salvation Army. Collection boxes are in the Narthex and lobby area. Please contact Pastor Schalm with any questions.
REMEMBER TO SUPPORT our ongoing food collection for Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. Food staples are always in need as we recognize the food insecurity within our neighborhood. Donations can be placed near the front entrance of the church or in the box near the office and west entrance. Please, recognize that all donations are appreciated!
CHRISTMAS GIFT & BASKET SALE will open early for CHURCH MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Thursday, December 4, 2025, 4 - 7 p.m. Public hours are Friday, December 5, 10 am to 12 noon, Saturday, December 6, 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday, December 7, 11 am to 1 pm. New items are still being collected. Help with packaging, pricing, and set-up is invited. Please contact Peggy Staten or Jane Dykowski. Also available for purchase handmade stained class items in the West Lobby.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM need a few more people. We are looking for a Superintendent, 1-2 teachers to add in our rotation (a monthly commitment/ not weekly), and to be on call in case we need a substitute. We provide training and all materials including snacks. Most of all, we would like to increase our student body, especially between the ages of 5-14. If you can help in any way, please contact Deb Case or the church office.
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE if you or a loved one no longer needs to be on our prayer list. You and your loved ones can always be added as concerns change.
2025 FLOWER CHART IS IN THE NARTHEX A vase ($20) or two ($40) is a nice way to honor someone special or commemorate a special time in life. Contact the office for more info.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN: Rev. Linda Anderson, Makenna Gorbe, Conrad Heidt, Bill Pattenaude, Krystal Grant, Marjie Barnard, Joe Mayfield, John Smith, William Stears, Jr., Billy-jo Stears, Paula Block, Justine Kimbler, Rev. Geoffrey Drutchas, Sue Spears, Dave Lange, Sr., Denise Foley, Nora Cousino, Lynn Jenkins, Wendy Wendt, Holly Staten Thompson, Kathleen Walsh, Sue Stern, Julius Enesey, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Sue Milatz, Al Wierzbicki, Dave Schmoekel, Steve Newberry, Blain Tayler, Kelly Potter, Freeman Floyd, Anna Thomson, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Ailani Flores, Linda & Tom Tank, Rachel Tank, Jennifer Lee, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink, William Veteto.