I met God in the morning when the day was at its best, And ...

I met God in the morning when the day was at its best, PHOTO BY ISAAC OWENS NOV 6, 2006
And His presence came like sunrise, like a glory in my breast.
All day long the Presence lingered, all day long He stayed with me,
And we sailed in perfect calmness o’er a very troubled sea.
Other ships were blown and battered; other ships were sore distressed,
But the winds that seemed to drive them brought us a peace and rest.
Then I thought of other mornings with a keen remorse of mind,
When I too had loosed the moorings with the Presence left behind.
So I think I know the secret learned from many a troubled way:
You must meet God in the morning if you want Him through the day.

—Ralph S. Cushman

There has never been a friend like Jesus,
I have never found a friend so true;
When I weaken and my steps grow wayward,
Then he comes to me with strength anew.

Let me recommend this friend so faithful,
He will understand your deepest need;
For He walked this lonely path before us,
And He’s able every step to lead.

—Ralph Carmichael

Pilgrim Holiness Church, Rt. 145, Middleburgh, New York

Richard W. Owens, Pastor Telephone—827-5241

www.nyphc.com

October 19, 2008

TODAY IS FRIEND DAY!

Welcome friend! The Bible tells us that 'there is a friend who sticks closer than a
brother' (Proverbs 18:24). That friend is God. God is here to befriend us all. In our
worship and fellowship together today, let us reach out to God who is reaching out to
us. Visiting friends, please come again!
We invite you to share our fellowship dinner after the service.
Please fill out a visitor card and drop it in the offering plate. If you have a prayer
request , write it on the back of the visitor card. Our prayer groups will pray for your
request this week.

CALL TO WORSHIP

PASTOR: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
CONGREGATION: Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with
singing.
PASTOR: Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we
ourselves;
CONGREGATION: We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
PASTOR: Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:
CONGREGATION: Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
PASTOR & CONGREGATION: For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting;
and his truth endureth to all generations.
—Psalm 100

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• October 26 - Reformation Sunday
• October 31 - Reformation Day
• November 2 - Daylight Savings Ends - Set clock back one hour
• November 4 - Election Day. Vote as your conscience directs.
• November 7 - Zone Rally at East Worcester
• November 23 - Special Thanksgiving Service 11:00 AM

SERVICES — SUNDAY: Sunday School 10:00 AM, Morning Worship 11:00 AM, Cobleskill 4:00 PM,
Evening 7:00 PM — WEDNESDAY: Midweek Service 7:00 PM — FRIDAY: Women’s Meeting 10:00 AM

PRAYER REQUESTS
• This week remember to pray for our sister churches in Haiti. Pray especially for those

recovering from hurricane damage. The National Director is Constant Duvoçois Raimé.
The pastors are Vogly Rhinjour, Jean Miracle Duval, Désil Mercidier, Jean Roniald
Césaire, Jacques Bossé, Eugène LaBonté, Yonel Elie, Adolph Adam, Raphaël Adam,
Poléus Oluscar, Arnold François, André Louis, Fleurimond Jean Hilaire, Morès Ercilus,
Exinord Henrius, Diacre Joel, Salomon Thomas, Maxème Eli-Jean, Esperanta Brice,
and Pierre Saintial.
• Pray for Gary Vosburgh (soon to go to China) and Chris & Margo.
• Physical Needs -

• Let’s be faithful to pray for Roberta Lepera, Louise , Bill Snyder, Marie
Rooney, Dominique, Pastor Dixon, Howard Mickle (and Bonita),
Rosemary Snyder, Cathy Posson, Brian Edwards, Roger Ellers, Albert
Barr, Noel Scott, Mark Vosburgh, Robert Ford, Lillian Jamison, Jean
Ford, Bob Zeh, and Kathy Moltzen.

• Recent requests from our Cobleskill church include Helen, Caroline, Ralph,
Kathleen, Bruce, Judy, Sharon, and Genevieve.

• Continue to pray for:
• Our young people in college:
• Lyndsay France
• Seth and Isaac Owens (money for upcoming mission trip)
• Keith Posson, who has been recalled to active military duty.
• The village of Middleburgh, that we will reach people with hungry hearts and
have fruitful results in our ministry.
• Our service personnel, especially Ryan Mills, Wesley Lum, Jacob Eggleston
and Donnie Gray (in Iraq), Anthony & Joyce Willey (Italy), Charles
Laraway (Afghanistan), Eric Wells, and Brian Sickler.
• The upcoming elections; our country, and our President and government leaders,
that they may make Godly choices.

• Please let us know of anyone who is ill, facing a time of hospitalization, or would like a
home visit.

Suggested Daily Scripture Reading

OT Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
NT
PSA Jeremiah 33:1-34:22 Jeremiah 35:1-36:32 Jeremiah 37:1-38:28 Jeremiah 39:1-41:18
PROV 1 Timothy 4:1-16 1 Timothy 5:1-25 1 Timothy 6:1-21 II Timothy 1:1-18
Psalm 89:1-13 Psalm 89:14-37 Psalm 89:38-52 Psalm 90:1-91:16
Proverbs 19 Proverbs 20 Proverbs 21 Proverbs 22

Thursday Friday Saturday

Jeremiah 42:1-44:23 Jeremiah 44:24-47:7 Jeremiah 48:1-49:22
II Timothy 2:1-21 II Timothy 2:22-3:17 II Timothy 4:1-22
Psalm 92:1-93 Psalm 94:1-23 Psalm 95:1-96:13
Proverbs 23 Proverbs 24 Proverbs 25