Worshipping with Hummelstown UCCWorship online: Streamed weekly on YouTube Worship in person: Settle in and engage the spirit. Bold Type indicates you are invited to read, in unison aloud. Hymns numbers are included here for the hymnals in the pews. If the music is from another source, it should be included at the end of the bulletin below. Offerings & Gifts are always welcome, for your use a plate is placed at either entrance to the sanctuary. A link is included here if you prefer to give online. Prayer requests and communication cards are available on the clipboards in the pews. Please place in the offering plates. If you would like your prayer spoken in service, please give to the pastor before worship begins. Children & Youth Jesus loved kids and loves yours, so we invite kids to be kids, whether they are wiggly, giggly or quiet. A rocking chair and changing table are available for your use at the back of the sanctuary to the left. Activity bags, crayons and paper are located at the back of the sanctuary. Move, groove and be part of the spirit! Help us support our ministry - Give here Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 11, 2026 Building Community… WELCOME OPENING QUESTIONS When it is hard to “understand” what is going on around us, can we find a way to move into loving action as an antidote to “stewing” about all of it? What is your relationship to “trusting” the goodness of God, and our own capacity to love one another? PRELUDE “The Love of God” Frederick M Lehman CALL TO WORSHIP One: There is so much to fix about this world. Many: We wonder what we have to give that would make any difference. One: Like Jesus’ disciples, sometimes we are not sure what to do. Many: It feels like a daunting task. One: But Jesus reminds us that just sitting down to have a meal is one way to be God’s love. Many: We are called to give in the ways we can, treating each other as neighbors, One: as neighbors. Many: Not “others.” One: Not “others.” HYMN “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #43 PRAYER OF TRANSFORMATION Many: Forgive us when we doubt our ability to give of ourselves for the sake of love. Help us to embrace that Jesus has shown us all we need to know and God’s love is already in us as we are in God’s love. Even though it feels like a difficult thing to do, help us to give–not hoard, help us to serve–not judge, help us to reach out–not pull back, help us to risk reciprocal relationship so all will know the gift of God’s presence. One: In this moment we ponder those we find difficult to understand, that we consider “others”… (in this moment of space, listen for where you are being called to challenge your assumptions) and in this moment we imagine them as neighbors who, like us, have needs and fears and the desire for safety, sustenance, and love. Many: Jesus, in your name we ask for the courage to let go of fear in order to love fully and extravagantly. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE UCC Worship Ways/Philippians 4:8-9 Siblings in Christ, the Holy One is near and responds to your prayer. Remember, “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.” PASSING OF THE PEACE Greet those around you with a hi, hello, wave, hug or greeting as we pass the peace around the church! HYMN Praise God, Praise God all you blessed children God is Love, God is Love Praise God, Praise God all you blessed children God is Love, God is Love Message for Younger Disciples All families, kids or those young at heart are welcome to come forward for a moment of connection at the altar HYMN This is My Commandment This is My commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full This is My commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full That your joy may be full, That your joy may be full. This is My commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full Opening to the Spirit’s call… PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE We pray for…Carole Hoover; Deb Skinner; Gail Lee; Mindy Shank; Pam Bayalan; Jo Sweigart; Lois Forrest; Sisters in Christ & their families; All those suffering with anxiety; We celebrate… with Rebecca & Matthew Underkoffler after their wedding on Friday; Please continue to pray for those shared on the prayer wall by the organ. If you have prayer concerns to offer today in worship, please speak directly with the pastor. LORD’S PRAYER Many: Our Creator/Mother/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. And 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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. ANNOUNCING OUR MISSIONS & MINISTRY CENTERING ON OUR GENEROSITY One: Just as Jesus prayed to God on a regular basis, and especially in troubling moments, we also go to God in prayer to remember, to experience, the presence of God with us. This is a great gift that Jesus left his disciples and gives to us–the assurance that we are never left alone. And so let us prepare our hearts for prayer by being reminded that love comes from God. CHORAL MUSICAL REFLECTION Eagles Wings Medley SUNG RESPONSE (Tune #780) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Many: Jesus’ words of trust, given to his disciples, are offered to us too. We are encouraged. We believe that these gifts can multiply love in this world manyfold as we each give in the ways we can. Amen HYMN “Beloved, Let Us Love One Another” Beloved, let us love one another. For love is of God and everyone that loveth is born of God and knoweth God. And they that loveth not knoweth not God for God is love. Beloved, let us love one another. First John four seven and eight. Discerning through Story… GOSPEL John 14:8-9, 12-15, 25-27 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Creator, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Creator. How can you say, ‘Show us’? Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Creator. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Creator may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it. “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. SERMON Show Us/Show Up Pastor Beth Rogers Going Forth with God’s Love! CLOSING HYMN “Let There Be Peace On Earth” Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth the peace that was meant to be. With God our creator, we are family. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow. To take each moment, and live each moment, In peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. BENEDICTION God, who created you ready for relationship, be with you as you seek to love in the midst of difficulty. Jesus, who showed you the way, be with you as you seek to love like him. The Spirit, who will never leave you lonely, give you capacity for love that surprises even you. In the name of the Three-in-One, go out to be Love-in-Action this week and for all time. Amen. POSTLUDE “Go In Love” Today in worship – Liturgist: Wendy Whitehaus Cole Tech: Hannah Landvater Ushers: Rich Hebel, Thelma & Bill Shumway ANNOUNCEMENTS CANDY COLLECTION We are starting our Halloween candy collecting! There will be a specifically marked bin in the back of the sanctuary! Thank you!! TODAY October 11th: at St. Thomas UCC in Linglestown Harrisburg Association Fall Meeting Attend the Fall meeting of the association as a representative of Hummelstown UCC. Talk with Pastor Beth for more details. Sunday, October 25 👻🎃Wear your costume to church! Come as your favorite monster, character, superhero, creature—or whatever makes you smile. Everyone is welcome, costumes encouraged, and blessings are guaranteed! The monsters are coming… and they’re coming to church! 👹⛪ Monday October 26th: Walking the Hummelstown Halloween Parade & Food Booth at the church. Saturday October 31st: 6-8 pm Trick or Treat night in Hummelstown! Hand out candy to people on Main street. Saturday November 7th Drag Show Fundraiser: volunteers needed to help with concessions, elevator, crowd control and ticket sales. There is no bingo this time, but volunteers are still needed! 🧁 CALLING ALL BAKERS! 🌈✨ Drag Night 2026 needs your sweet skills! Our November 7 fundraiser will feature performances in our larger space, so we’re looking for handheld, easy-to-enjoy homemade treats for our audience. Think cookies, colorful Rice Krispie treats, cosmic brownies, and other fun snacks that can be enjoyed without tables. Whip us up some PRIDE to help fuel the crowd—because happy tummies make for a happy event! 💋✨Baker volunteer spots are limited! To get on the list, contact Jim at [email protected] or 717-577-6313. Saturday December 12th Christmas Tea volunteers needed to prepare/do dishes/ or serve tea. 
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