St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost/ October 5, 2025
World Communion Sunday
“A life of faithful discipleship creates circles of well-being that transform families, communities, and nations.” Bruce Epperly
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome Rev. Linda Anderson
Announcement Highlights Sue Mrowka, liturgist
Prelude Ava Janus, Music Director
*Call to Worship Sue Mrowka
One: From north and south, from east and west, we come:
All: God's people called to the Table where simple grace nourishes us.
One: From down the street to across town, from single households to apartment dwellers:
All: God's people are called to community, where we live and serve one another.
One: From every class, every race, every status; from little ones with sippy cups to elders with overflowing hearts:
All: God's people are called to witness to God's hope, to offer peace to a shattered world.
*Hymn No. 18 “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
*Opening Prayer Sue Mrowka
Lord God of hosts, who spoke to us in ancient times through the law and the prophets, and who visited us in Jesus Christ, come now and make your presence known in our midst through song and prayer and word. Remind us of our salvation, grant us mercy for all our sins,, and renew your spirit within us that we may rightly praise you and afterward serve you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Anthem “I Believe”
First Lesson Lamentations 1:1-6 Sue Mrowka
Gospel Lesson Luke 17:5-10
Message “Substance and Evidence” Rev. Anderson
*Hymn No. 485 “Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race”
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 host. Amen.
Holy Communion (see insert)
Invitation
Hymn No. 425 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
Time of Confession
Sung Response: One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many through out the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.
Receiving of the Bread and Cup
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. 677 “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
* Postlude/ Dismissal with Blessing: 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
Mark Ennis Council Rep
Dan Case Deacon
Sue Mrowka 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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND FELLOWSHIP
Calendar Week October – October 12
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.-Parlor/ World Communion Sunday/ Coffee Hour 11:00 a.m./ Confirmation Meeting 11:00 a.m.-upstairs
Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL will gather in the Parlor this morning for a movie, lesson and snack.
St PAUL SAFETY & SECURITY MINISTRY is sponsoring fire extinguisher training today after worship service. All interested participants should gather by the garage. Jim Poet, of Westland Fire Extinguisher, will be conducting the training. It’s important to know how to use a fire extinguisher and put out fires properly.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY invites candy donations for our annual Trunk or Treat event October 19, 2025, 4-7 p.m., in our circular dive. Candy donations can be dropped off upstairs in the Welcome center in the silver tub or in the church office. If you would like to decorate your trunk a sign-up sheet is available during coffee hour. A light meal of hot dogs & chips will be served. There will be caramel apples for dipping and pumpkins to decorate. For more information, or to volunteer, see Debbie Case, Christian Education Chair.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM need a few more people. We are looking for a Superintendent, 1-2 teachers to help in our rotation (a monthly commitment/ not weekly), and a couple to be on call in case we need a substitute. We will provide you with training and all materials. 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.
CONTINUING TO SERVE AS THE HANDS AND FEET OF CHRIST Our October Community Outreach, Operation Christmas Child will kick-off on Sunday, October 26. The shoebox ministry provides children around the world with small gift filled shoe boxes and books about Jesus in the child’s native language. All are invited to pick up a wrapped shoebox in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour, fill it with small gifts (a brochure with gift ideas is included), tag the box with the appropriate label that will be included and return the box by November 16 . All shoeboxes will be delivered to the collection center on November 16 where they will be transferred via a semi-truck to the distribution center in Boone, NC. From there they will go via plane, train and boat to countries, including the USA to children in need.
CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOP is collecting new items suitable for use in the upcoming Christmas Gift Shop. Please contact Peggy Staten or Jane Dykowski regarding donations. Proceeds go to repair St. Paul church steeple.
2025/2026 CONFIRMATION CLASS TO BEGIN with an informational adult/ confirmand (7th grade – high school) meeting after worship service today. All will gather in Mrs. Lori Roger’s classroom (Junior/ Senior room) upstairs. Confirmation classes begin Sunday, October 12, 10 a.m. Class will be confirmed on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Dykowski.
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.
USHERS AND LITURGISTS NEEDED TO ASSIST with Sunday morning worship services. If you would like to volunteer or for more information, please contact any Deacon or the church office (313.291.1221). Any time you can donate is greatly appreciated.
WEARING NAME TAGS WILL HELP Rev. Anderson and visitors put a name to our faces. If you need to update or get a new tag, please contact the church office.
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:
Bill Pattenaude, Maeve Rischel, Marjie Barnard, Joe Mayfield, John Smith, William Stears, Jr., Paula Block, Justine Kimbler, Rev. Geoffrey Drutchas, Dave Lange, Sr., Jeannette Wackro, Mary Hard and Family, Denise Foley, Lynn Jenkins, Wendy Wendt, Dave Schmoekel, Sue Stern, Julius Enesey, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Bridget Stephens, Al Wierzbicki, Sue Milatz, Steve Newberry, Linda Schutter, Blain Tayler, Kelly Potter, Freeman Floyd, Anna Thomson, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Ailani Flores, Linda Tank, Rachel Tank, Tom Tank, Jennifer Lee, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Roy Staffeld, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink, William Veteto.