November 2, 2025

Our November Mission is ROCKY MOUNTAIN KIDS.
With over 29 years of service to teens, we have four community based residential homes in Colorado Springs. We also have 1 high level foster home for boys 10-13 as well.

The children and teens ranging from ages 10-20 are supported by a caring staff in a safe environment where they can heal from the abuse and neglect in their past. They are given opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, including school sports and enrichment programs. The teens are also provided with life skills training, educational support, and assistance for employment. These skills will help them succeed in life, whether their goal is to return home, or emancipate and live independently. We see these kids Trauma and help repair the wounds.

One of the homes even have an innovative apartment program, where a young man emancipating into self-sufficiency can use the upstairs apartment and "try out" his new independent status to prepare to transition out of our homes.

Typically, the length of stay for a teen in our program varies from 6 months to 2 years.
In December we have a hands on mission project of decorating Christmas stockings for the RMKids during Fellowship time. The exact Sunday to be announced.

November 2, 2025  9:30 am Worship Service

Gathering

Prelude
Take it to Jesus
Fidele Youth Dance Company

Welcome
Rev. David Petty

Crossing the Threshold

Call to Worship
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Leader: We gather surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses saints whose faith built the church, whose love and dedication has shaped our entire church.

People: We give thanks for their example, and for the grace that made them holy.

Leader: We come today, called to continue what they began: to love, to serve, to give.

People: We offer our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness to the work of the church.

Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.

People: We will rejoice and be glad in it!

*Worship Hymn
For All the Saints
UMH #711
WORDS: William W. How, 1864 (Heb. 12:1)
 
1. For all the saints,
who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith
before the world confessed,
 
thy name, O Jesus,
be forever blest.
 
Refrain
Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
2. Thou wast their rock,
their fortress,
and their might;
thou, Lord, their captain
in the well-fought fight;
 
thou, in the darkness
drear, their one true light.
 
Refrain
Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
3. O may thy soldiers,
faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints
who nobly fought of old,
 
and win with them
the victor’s crown of gold.
 
Refrain
Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
4. O blest communion,
fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle,
they in glory shine;
 
yet all are one
in thee, for all are thine.
 
Refrain
Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
5. And when the strife
is fierce,
the warfare long,
steals on the ear
the distant triumph song,
 
and hearts are brave
again, and arms are strong.
 
Refrain
Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
6. From earth’s wide bounds,
from ocean’s farthest coast,
through gates of pearl
streams in the
countless host,
 
singing to Father,
Son, and Holy Ghost:
 
Refrain
Alleluia, Alleluia!
 
Reading of the Saints
Dorene Wendland
Jackie Barrilleaux
Gwen Fowler
Don Staudte
Pat Rinedollar
 Karen Staudte
Beck Bechtelheimer

*Opening Hymn
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
TFWS #2223
WORDS: Peter Scholtes (John 13:34-35; Eph. 4:4-6)
MUSIC: Peter Scholtes
© 1966 F.E.L. Publications, assigned 1991 to The Lorenz Corp.
 
1. We are one in the Spirit,
we are one in the Lord,
we are one in the Spirit,
we are one in the Lord,
 
and we pray
that all unity
may one day
be restored:
 
Refrain
And they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love,
by our love;
yes, they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love.
 
2. We will walk
with each other,
we will walk hand in hand,
we will walk
with each other,
we will walk hand in hand,
 
and together
we’ll spread the news
that God is
in our land:
 
Refrain
And they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love,
by our love;
yes, they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love.
 
3. We will work
with each other,
we will work side by side,
we will work
with each other,
we will work side by side,
 
and we’ll guard
human dignity,
and save
human pride:
 
Refrain
And they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love,
by our love;
yes, they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love.
 
4. All praise to the Father,
from whom
all things come,
and all to Christ Jesus,
God’s only Son,
 
and all praise
to the Spirit,
who makes us one:
 
Refrain
And they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love,
by our love;
yes, they’ll know
we are Christians
by our love.

*Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ

Mystery Box

Prayer
 

 
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. David Petty
 
The 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,
and forgive us
our trespasses,
 
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
Lead us not
into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
 
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power
and the Glory forever.
Amen

Invitation to Offering
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Offertory
A Jubilant Song
By Joseph Martin
Sanctuary Choir

Prayer of Commitment and Dedication
Rev. David Petty

Doxology
Praise God from Who All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
 
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow; 
Praise God, all creatures 
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! 
 
Praise God, the source 
of all our gifts! 
Praise Jesus Christ, 
whose power uplifts! 
 
Praise the Spirit, 
Holy Spirit! 
Alleluia! Alleluia! 
Alleluia!
 

Scripture Reading
Luke 24:13-35
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles  from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.  While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.” Then he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.

As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?” That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem, and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Prayer for Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14

Message
Rev. David Petty

Communion

*Closing Hymn
Shall We Gather at the River
UMH #723
WORDS: Robert Lowry, 1864 (Rev. 22:1-5)
1. Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel
feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?
 
Refrain
Yes, we’ll gather
at the river,
the beautiful,
the beautiful river;
 
gather with the
saints at the river
that flows by the
throne of God.
 
2. On the margin of the river,
washing up its silver spray,
we will walk
and worship ever,
all the happy golden day.
 
Refrain
Yes, we’ll gather
at the river,
the beautiful,
the beautiful river;
 
gather with the
saints at the river
that flows by the
throne of God.
 
3. Ere we reach
the shining river,
lay we every burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a
robe and crown.
 
Refrain
Yes, we’ll gather
at the river,
the beautiful,
the beautiful river;
 
gather with the
saints at the river
that flows by the
throne of God.
 
4. Soon we’ll reach
the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy
hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace.
 
Refrain
Yes, we’ll gather
at the river,
the beautiful,
the beautiful river;
 
gather with the
saints at the river
that flows by the
throne of God.
 
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty

Postlude
Cynthia Hibbetts

Let’s show encouragement and thanks for their service.

Thank you both, for being the shepherds who know your flock and care for each one of us with tenderness. Your compassion, patience, and wisdom have touched our lives in so many ways. We pray God blesses you both as you bless us!

Get ready kids - and adults too!

Circle Sunday October 26th on your calendar. It’s time for St Paul’s annual spookiest, wildest and most fun time of the year - Trunk or Treat!

 Kids: 5:00 is the time to arrive dressed up in your spookiest, scariest or handsomest, prettiest costume. Check out all the other kids’ costumes and have fun in the huge Bounce House!

Adults: this is the time for your to decorate your trunk, organize that terrific candy stash and watch the fun.

5:15 Ghoul’s Grill opens with traditional Halloween fare - hot dogs, chips, and something to drink.

At 5:30 the Costume Parade begins, followed by the main event - Trunk or Treating!
Candy donations will be accepted starting Sunday September 21st; there will be a decorated box in the Narthex. But feel free to provide your own wrapped treats on October 26th.

You don’t want to miss this event. And don’t worry - the ghosts are friendly!

Colorado Springs Christmas Chorus
Do you like to sing Christmas Carols?

Once again, the Colorado Springs Barbershop Christmas Chorus is gearing up for a fun-filled November and December. If you like to sing Christmas carols, then this is the place to do it. There is a caveat: All men and any woman who can sing either the Tenor or Alto part in an SATB choir are welcome. We sing in the Barbershop style which means that the melody line is what appears to be the Alto voice in the SATB choir and it's an octave lower than written. We provide sheet music and learning tracks.

As it says in the flyer, we rehearse for an hour the first 4 Mondays of November and then sing at retirement communities the next three Thursdays in December. We will start on the 3rd of November and I'm looking forward to seeing some of you here at the church in the Choir Room.

Rehearsals (@ St. Paul’s UMC) 7:30 – 8:30 pm November 3,10,17,24
Performances (location TBD) December 4,11,18
Songbooks are provided and will be used during the performances.

For more information: Russ Josephson (719) 426-1621