Aug 26th Bulletin

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

August 26, 2007 13th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“Majesty, Worship His Majesty” (1x) UMH #176

“Majesty, worship His majesty; unto Jesus be all

glory, honor, and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority, flow from his throne unto his own; his anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus. Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King. Majesty, worship his majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.”

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“Thy Word ” (vs. 1,2) UMH #601

Chorus: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path..

Vs. 1: When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way, still you’re there right beside me, and nothing will I fear as long as you are near. Please be near me to the end. Repeat Chorus:

Vs. 2: Now I will not forget your love for me and yet my heart forever is wandering. Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side, and I will love you to the end. Repeat Chorus.

“Change My Heart, O God” (from Psalm 51:10)

Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You.

*PROMOTION SUNDAY/TEACHER’S RECOGNITION
*PRAYER OF PROMOTION/NEW SCHOOL YEAR (unison)At the beginning of a new school year, O God of wisdom, we offer thanks and praise for the gift of new beginnings and for the opportunity to learn and to wonder. We pray for teachers (in schools and churches), students, and staff, that this year might be rewarding for all. We ask that You hold them in the palm of Your hand as they face the challenge of new tasks, the fear of failure, the expectations of parents, friends, and self. In our learning and our teaching, may we grow in service to others and in love for your world, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

*SONG OF CELEBRATION “On Eagles Wing’s” UMH #143JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing

Pastoral Prayer /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, the power, and glory forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S TIME Brack Jones As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me #191As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day #657

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing

Offertory Prayer/Doxology #95

SCRIPTURE READING James 1:19-27 NT 213 Delbert Dearing
MESSAGE “How to Better Understand the Bible” Horace Abbott
*HYMN OF INVITATION “Take Time to be Holy” UMH #395 *BENEDICTION Horace Abbott
*DISMISSAL UMH #672

“God Be With You till We Meet Again” (Verse 1)
“God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with You till we meet again.”

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens

*Indicates congregation standing, unless unableFOR THE RECORD: AUGUST 26, 2007
Attendance 64Offering $1456.00

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS:
August 30; Gloria Henslee August 31: Connie Mack

ANNOUNCEMENTS
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our Men & Women in Military Service , for Our Country, Our Church, and our shut-ins.

Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, and Jerry Sebastian .
Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Sebastian Family, Kathy Crocker, Stacy Leverich, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams,, Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Joe Griffith, Jerry Byers, Sandy Clark and Debra Gates.

BY OUR SERVICE

Pastor Horace Abbott

Lay Leader Delbert Dearing

Youth Director Randy Griffith

Choir Director Brack Jones

Organist Kenny Stephen s

Pianist Jean Blue

Head Usher Randy Griffith

Secretary\Treasurer Lorraine Cooke

Acolytes: Gorby Conner and Shyanne Conner

Ushers: Randy Griffith, Brad Banner, Rod Weeks, Del Van Cox

Church Email List

An new church email list has been started at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/merkelumc/  , You can join at the site or send me an email at bldarter@gmail.com  and I will add you to the list. Right now I need all the email addresses that I can get to add to the list.

Brad

Prayer List August 12th

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Our Men & Women in Military Service , for Our Country, Our Church, and our shut-ins.

Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, and Jerry Sebastian .Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Sebastian Family, Kathy Crocker, Stacy Leverich, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Joe Griffith, Jerry Byers, Sandy Clark, Debra Gates , J. C. Foster and Ruby Faye Sipe.

Aug 12th Bulletin

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

August 12, 2007 11th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott *CALL TO WORSHIP
“I Will Enter His Gates” (1x)

” I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I willenter His courts with praise. I will say, “This is the day thatthe Lord has made. I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”"He has made me glad, He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad. He has made me glad. He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”

“Great is the Lord” (1x)

Great is the Lord, He is holy and just, by his power we trust in

His love. Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true, by His mercy

He proves He is love.

Great is the Lord, and worthy of glory.

Great is the Lord, and worthy of praise.

Great is the Lord, now lift up your voice, Now lift up your voice;

Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord!

“Glorify Thy Name” (1x)

Father, we love You, we worship and adore You,

Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

Glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name,

Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
*WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
Leader: God has sent us a sign,

All: A sign which is an invitation to hope.

Leader: God has invited us to make room in our hearts,

All: Even when there is no room in the inn.

Leader: When we are too busy,

All: Calmness. Leader: When we are lost,

All: Salvation.

Leader: When we are sad,

 All: Joy.

Leader: When we are bitter,

All: Love.

Leader: When we are at war,

All: Peace.

Leader: May we see the signs, read them, but not misread them,

All: And make room for the One who is Coming!. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE “My Hope is Built” UMH #368

JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing

Pastoral Prayer /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, the power, and glory forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S TIME Horace Abbott

As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me #191As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day #657

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing

Offertory Prayer/Doxology #95

SCRIPTURE READING James 1:1-12 NT 212 Delbert Dearing

MESSAGE “How to Face the Trials of Life” Horace Abbott

*HYMN OF INVITATION “What a Friend” UMH #526
*BENEDICTION Horace Abbott

*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens

*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable 

FOR THE RECORD: August 5, 2007 Attendance 74 Offering $2327.65

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August 12:

 9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:50 a.m. Morning Worship

 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

August 15: 9:00 a.m. Kids Wacky Wednes.

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

7:30 p.m. Ad Board Meeting

BELATED AND CURRENT BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

August 4 Lila Cox August 10 Cindy Sipe

August 6 Del Van Cox August 13 Marion Shelton

August 7 Scott Motley August 16 Tom Watson

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Our Men & Women in Military Service , for Our Country, Our Church, and our shut-ins.Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, and Jerry Sebastian .Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Sebastian Family, Kathy Crocker, Stacy Leverich, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Joe Griffith, Jerry Byers, Sandy Clark, Debra Gates , J. C. Foster and Ruby Faye Sipe.
BY OUR SERVICE

Pastor Horace Abbott

Lay Leader Delbert Dearing

Youth Director Randy Griffith

Choir Director Brack Jones

Organist Kenny Stephen s

Pianist Jean Blue

Head Usher Randy Griffith

Secretary\Treasurer Lorraine Cooke

Acolytes: Gilbert Borrega and Kelsey Blue

Ushers: Randy Griffith, Corky Cox, David Carter, Gary Hicks

August 5th Bulletin

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

August 5, 2007 10th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Jean Blue
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott
*CALL TO WORSHIP “I Will Enter His Gates”
” I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I willenter His courts with praise. I will say, “This is the day thatthe Lord has made. I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”
“He has made me glad, He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad. He has made me glad. He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”

*WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
Leader: Let everyone who thirsts come and drink deeply!
All: Here, all who hunger may satisfy themselves freely.
Leader: Why should we spend our money for that which is not bread?

All: Why do we labor for that which cannot satisfy?
Leader: Here you may feast on the goodness of the Lord.
All: Now those who hunger and thirst for righteousness shall be filled.
Leader: It shall be to the Lord, a memorial.

All; And for us an everlasting sign that we shall not be cut off.Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE UMH#622″There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood”

JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer / 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 our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespassagainst us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.
 
CHILDREN’S TIME Horace Abbott
As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me #191As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day #657

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing

Offertory Prayer

*Doxology #95

*HYMN OF PRAISE UMH#616 “Come, Sinners To The Gospel Feast”
SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing
1 Corinthians 11: 17-26 NT 163

MESSAGE “Names Of The Sacrament” Horace Abbott

THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION UMH# 12

During Communion, we invite you to come to the altar to receive the elements and return to your pew for a time ofmeditation. If you are unable to come, please let the usher know and we will come to you and serve you.

*HYMN OF INVITATION UMH # 98″To God Be The Glory”
*BENEDICTION Horace Abbott
*DISMISSAL UMH #557 “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”

*POSTLUDE Jean Blue

*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

Changes on Youth Trip

The trip to Schlitterbahn by the youth has been postponed from Friday Aug 3rd until Sat Aug 11th tentatively. Keep watching this spot for any changes. Schlitterbahn was closed earlier this week due to high water in the river from recent rain. More rain was expected through the weekend of the third.

Brad