Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service
Sunday, July 4, 2021 10:00 A.M.

• Gathering for Worship “Open Up the Heavens”
• Announcements
• Opening Prayer
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: Mark 6:1-13 , pg. 711
• Song of Celebration “Trust In You”
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• The Offering “He Is Exalted”
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10, pg. 822
• Sermon: “Normal Is Not in the Bible!”
• The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper “Refiner’s Fire”
• Confession and Pardon, #8
• Song of Worship: “Glorious”
• The Benediction
• Participants:
  • Pastor: Joy Schlesselman
  • Praise Band
  • Liturgist: Sue Ross
  • Child Care: Megan Pilbeam

Announcements
Tuesday, July 6: Come and help decorate for VBS at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7: Men’s Bible Study at 5:30 p.m.

July 11-15: Join us for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed.

Friday, July 30: Slammers Baseball game in Joliet, sign up in the narthex to attend this game and fireworks. Tickets are $10.

The Summer Food Program could use the following items: Lg. boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, and any Chef Boyardee items. These items can be placed on the tables in the fellowship hall. Thank you for your help!

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com
You may also find us on facebook.

The Manteno United Methodist Church Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service
Sunday, July 4, 2021 8:30 A.M.

• Prelude
• Announcements
• Opening Prayer:
• Opening Hymn: “America the Beautiful” #696
• Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, pg. 711
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Hymn: “This Is My Song” #437
• The Offering/Offertory
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10, pg 822.
• Sermon: “Normal Is Not in the Bible!”
• The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
• Confession and Pardon, #8
• *Closing Hymn: “The Voice of God Is Calling” #436
• Closing Prayer:
• The Benediction
• Benediction Response: “Let There Be Peace on Earth”, #431
• Participants:
  • Pastor: Joy Schlesselman
  • Organist: Sandra Lutz
  • Liturgist: Mike Schram

Please stand if able.

Announcements
Tuesday, July 6: Come and help us decorate for VBS at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7: Men’s Bible Study at 5:30 p.m.

July 11-15: Join us for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed. The Summer Food Program could use the following items: Lg. boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, and any Chef Boyardee items. These items can be placed on the tables in the fellowship hall. Thank you for your help!

Friday, July 30: Slammers Baseball game in Joliet, sign up in the narthex to attend this game and fireworks. Tickets are $10.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com
You may also find us on facebook.

The Manteno United Methodist Church Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

• Gathering for Worship “Come and Fill Me Up”
• Opening Prayer
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:26-34 pg. 710
• Song of Celebration “Prodigal”
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• The Offering “Mighty To Save”
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10, 13-17
  • Pg. 818, 819
• Sermon: “In the Meantime”
• Announcements
• Song of Worship “Soul On Fire”
• The Benediction
• Participants:
  • Pastor: Joy Schlesselman
  • Praise Band
  • Liturgist: Mike Caparula
• Child Care: Megan Pillbeam

Announcements

Please stop by the table in the Narthex and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Wednesday, June 13: Book Study at 4 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study at 5:30 p.m.

The Summer Food Program could use the following items: Lg. boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, and any Chef Boyardee
items. These items can be placed on the tables in the fellowship hall. Thank you for your help!

Sunday, June 27: Confirmation Class informational meeting 4-5 pm.

July 11-15: Join us for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed.

Friday, July 30: Slammers Baseball game in Joliet, sign up in the narthex to attend this game and fireworks. Tickets are $10.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com. You may also find us on facebook

The Manteno United Methodist Church
Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Open our
  hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your word proclaimed, we may hear
  with joy what you say to us today. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
  perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
• *Opening Hymn: “Blessed Assurance” #369
• Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 pg. 710
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Hymn: “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand”
  • #724, vs. 1,2,3
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10, 13-17,
  • pg. 818, 819
• Sermon: “In the Meantime”
• Announcements
• *Closing Hymn: “When We All Get to Heaven”
  • #701, vs. 1,2,3
• Closing Prayer: For Direction #705
• The Benediction
• Benediction Response: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”,
  • #557, vs. 1
• Participants:
  • Pastor: Joy Schlesselman
  • Organist: Sandra Lutz
  • Liturgist: Bob Hulford
• *Please stand if able.

Announcements

Please stop by the table in the Narthex and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Wednesday, June 16: Book Study at 4 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study at 5:30 p.m.

The Summer Food Program could use the following items: Lg. boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, and any Chef Boyardee
items. These items can be placed on the tables in the fellowship hall. Thank you for your help!

Sunday, June 27: Confirmation Class informational meeting 4-5 pm.

July 11-15: Join us for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed.

Friday, July 30: Slammers Baseball game in Joliet, sign up in
the narthex to attend this game and fireworks. Tickets are $10.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com. You may also find us on facebook

The Manteno United Methodist Church
Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:00 A.M.

• Gathering for Worship “Praise Awaits You”
• Opening Prayer
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: Psalm 138, #853-854 Song of Celebration “One Pair of Hands”
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Song of Worship “Defender”
• The Offering
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:1-20, pg. 709
• Sermon: “Do Your Ears Hear?”
• The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper “Give Thanks”
• Confession and Pardon, #8
• Announcements
• Song of Worship “Trading My Sorrows”
• The Benediction
• Participants:
  • Pastor: Joy Schlesselman
  • Praise Band
  • Liturgist: Gordon Hamann
  • Child Care: Megan Pillbeam

Announcements

Tuesday, June 8: Gift cards will be ordered, call the church office to place your order.
The Finance Team will meet at 6 p.m. in the church office.
Administrative Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the narthex.

Wednesday, June 2: Book Study at 4 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study at 5:30 p.m.
Outreach team will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

Sunday, June 27: Confirmation Class informational meeting.

July 11-15: Join us for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed.

Friday, July 30: Slammers Baseball game, sign up in the narthex to attend this game and fireworks.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general
Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com

The Manteno United Methodist Church
Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service – Sunday, June 6, 2021 8:30 A.M.

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer
• *Opening Hymn: “Morning Has Broken” #145
• Responsive Reading: Psalm 138, #853-854
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Hymn: “I Sing the Almighty Power of God” #152
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:1-20, pg 709
• Sermon: “Do Your Ears Hear?”
• The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Confession and Pardon pg. 8
• Announcements
• *Closing Hymn: “I Come with Joy” #617, vs. 1,2,3
• The Benediction
• Benediction Response: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”,
  • #557, vs. 1
• Participants:
  • Pastor: Joy Schlesselman
  • Organist: Sandra Lutz
  • Liturgist: Deborah Brewster
• *Please stand if able.

Announcements

Tuesday, June 8: Gift cards will be ordered, call the church office to place your order.
The Finance Team will meet at 6 p.m. in the church office.
The Administrative Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the narthex.

Wednesday, June 9: Book Study at 4 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study at 5:30 p.m.
The Outreach Team will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

Sunday, June 27: Confirmation Class informational meeting.

July 11-15: Join us for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are needed.

Friday, July 30: Slammers Baseball game, sign up in the narthex to attend this game and fireworks.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com

The Manteno United Methodist Church
Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service
Sunday, May 30, 2021 8:30 A.M.

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer
• Opening Hymn: “Wonderful Words of Life” #600
• Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:1-6, pg. 828
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Hymn: “Thy Word Is a Lamp” #601
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: Deuteronomy 5:16
• Sermon: “The Fifth Light”
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”
  • #581, vs. 1,3,4
• The Benediction
• Benediction Response: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”,
  • #557, vs. 1
• Participants:
  • Guest Preacher: Charlotte Hoffmann
  • Organist: Sandra Lutz
  • Liturgist: Ginny Anderson

Announcements

We thank Charlotte Hoffman for bringing us todays message.

Monday, May 31:
Memorial Day, remember those who have
served our country.

Tuesday, June 1:
United Methodist Women will meet at 7 p.m.
all ladies are invited.

Wednesday, June 2:
Book Study at 4 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study at 5:30 p.m.
Help support our summer food program by going to Taco John’s on Latham Dr. Bourbonnais, Wednesday, June 2 between 4-7 pm, they will give us 50% of your entire purchase.

Sunday, June 27:
Confirmation Class informational meeting.

July 11-15
Join us for Vacation Bible School. Volunteers are
needed.

Friday, July 30:
Slammers Baseball game, sign up in the narthex to attend this game and fireworks.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com

The Manteno United Methodist Church
Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service
Sunday, May 16, 2021 10 A.M.

• Prelude
• Opening Prayer
• Worship Song: “Blessed Be Your Name”
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: Luke 24:44-53, pg.749
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Worship Song: “God of Wonders”
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:15-23, pg. 827
• Sermon: “3-2-1-Blastoff!”
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn “God of Love and God of Power”
  • #578, vs. 1,3,4
• The Benediction
• Benediction Response: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”,
  • #557, vs. 1
• Participants:
  • Pastor Joy Schlesselman
  • Organist: Sandra Lutz
  • Praise Band:
  • Liturgist: Miles Turner
• Next week we will begin having two services:
  8:30 a.m. with piano and organ and 10:00 a.m. with
  Praise Band (10:00 will also be on Facebook)

Announcements

Today: The Youth Group will meet for Sport Day, 5th grade and up are invited! From 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the church. Please wear your mask!
We will be playing outside on the East side of the church. At 5:15 we will head to PJs for ice cream!

Monday, May 17: Bible Study, 7 p.m. in person.

Tuesday, May 18: Articles are due for the Parish Print.

Wednesday, May 19: Book Study at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.

Coming Events:

June 27: Sign up on line or call the church office to sign up for
the Confirmation Informational meeting (for 5th graders &
above.)

July 11-15: Vacation Bible School, sign up on line or call the
church office.

July 30: Sign up to join us for a Slammers Game and
fireworks.

Donation link for recurring donations: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact
Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316
or Email: jschlesselman17@gmail.com
The church web site: www.mantenoumc.org You may also find us on facebook

The Manteno United Methodist Church
Is a community of believers, who, as disciples of Jesus Christ, will:
Reach up to know God through worship and study.
Reach in to develop our strengths to serve God in the community and the larger world.
And Reach out to others in Christian fellowship.

Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service

Sunday, May 9, 2021 10 A.M.

Prelude

• Opening Prayer
• Worship Song: “As It Is In Heaven”
• Children’s Time
• Scripture Lesson: 1 John 5:1-6 , pg.864
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Worship Song: “Desert Song”
• The Offering
• The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Scripture Lesson: Acts 10:34-41; 44-48, pg.779
• Sermon: “TOK: Theory of Knowledge”
• Prayer: An Invitation to Christ #466
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn “Trust and Obey” # 467, vs. 1,2,3
• The Benediction Jesus Loves Me, #191, vs. 1
• Postlude

Participants

• Pastor Joy Schlesselman
• Organist: Sandra Lutz
• Praise Band:
• Liturgist: Gale Dodge

• Manteno United Methodist Church Worship Service
  Sunday, May 2, 2021 10 A.M.
• Prelude
• Opening Prayer
• Worship Song: “Love the Lord” Children’s Time/Teacher Recognition
• Scripture Lesson: Matthew 5: 1-12 , pg. 683
• Our Concerns and Joys
• A Time of Silent Prayer/The Pastoral Prayer/ The Lord’s Prayer
• Worship Song: “Greater”
• The Offering The Doxology No. 95
• The Offertory Prayer
• Special Music: “It Is Well with my Soul”
  • Miles & Susan Turner
• Scripture Lesson: I Timothy 4:8-16, pg; 843
• Sermon: “Train Yourself for a Holy Life”
• The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
  • Confession and Pardon pg. 8
• Announcements
• Closing Hymn “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” #277,vs. 1,2
  • “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” #273, vs. 1,2
• The Benediction
• ‘Please dismiss to the Garden of the Cross to dedicate the new pavers.
• Postlude
• Participants
  • Pastor Joy Schlesselman
  • Organist Sandra Lutz
  • Praise Band:
  • Liturgist Sue Croning

Announcements

Following worship today we will be going to the Garden of the Cross to dedicate the pavers.

Monday, May 3: Bible Study, 7 p.m. in person.

Tuesday, May 4: Gift Cards – place your order for gift cards with Jenny Stawick at 815-468-0057. United Methodist Women will meet at 7 p.m., all ladies are invited.

Wednesday, May 5: Blood Drive 2-6 p.m. call 1-800-733-2767 for an appointment.

Book Study at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Worship Team to meet at 6:30 p.m.
Vermilion River District United Methodist Men are having a fundraiser at Monical’s Pizza on Tuesday May 4th There are flyers on the table in the narthex you can present at the time you place your order and 20% of your bill will go to UMM.

Donation link for recurring donations:
https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/MantenoUnitedMethodistChurch/general

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here! If you are new today, please register on our web site and we will make a $5. donation to a charity of your choice. The Church office is open Tues. & Thurs. mornings, 815-468-3722. You may contact Rev. Joy Schlesselman at 309-256-1316 or Email: jschlesselman I 7@gmail.com
You may also find us on facebook

Start children off on the way they should go,  And even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6