Oct 28 Bulletin

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP                            Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                 Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE        
“Majesty, Worship His Majesty”     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.

“More Precious than Silver”
Lord, You are more precious than silver.  Lord, You are more costly than gold.  Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds-and nothing I desire compares with You. 

Lord, You are more precious than silver.  Lord, You are more costly than gold.  Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds-and nothing I desire compares with You..

“Into My Heart”     Cokesbury #190
In-to my heart, In-to my heart, Come in-to my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, Come in to stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.

In-to my heart, In-to my heart, Come in-to my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, Come in to stay, Come in-to my heart, Lord Jesus.

WORDS OF PRAISE         Delbert Dearing

SONG OF PRAISE      “Holy, Holy, Holy!”      UMH #64
Vs. 1:  Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!  Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.  Holy, holy, holy!  Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Vs. 2:  Holy, holy, holy, All the saints adore thee, casting down their goldlen crown around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert, and art, and ever more shalt be.

Vs.  4:  Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.  Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity.

PSALTER READING       from  Psalm 79         Delbert Dearing
Leader:  O God, the nations have come into your inheritance;
they have defiled your holy temple; they have laid Jerusalem in ruins.
People:  We are become a taunt to our neighbors, mocked
and derided by those around us.  How long, O Lord? Will you be angry forever?  Will your jealous wrath burn like fire?
Leader:  Do not remember against ust he iniquities of our
ancesstors; let your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low.
People:  Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of
your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.

*GLORIA PATRI           UMH #70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
 as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
 world without end.  Amen. Amen.

JOYS AND CONCERNS           Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  Amen.

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

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS   Delbert Dearing                                           
*Doxology                                       #95

SONG OF PRAISE              “Come, Let Us Reason” 
Come, let us reason-together,” that’s what God says.  “Come, let us reason-together,” says the Lord.  “Come, let us reason-together,” that’s what God says.  “Come, let us reason-together,” says the Lord.

“Tho’ your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; Tho’ they be red as crimson, they shall be as wool.” 

“Come, let us reason-together,’ that’s what God says.  “Come, let us reason-together,” says the Lord. 

SCRIPTURE READING       Hebrews 12:1-2           Delbert Dearing

MESSAGE         “Not Being Defeated By Life”           Horace Abbott

HYMN OF INVITATON    “He Leadeth Me” UMH #128
Vs. 1:He lead-eth me;  O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! What-e’er I do, where’er I be, still ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me.

Refrain:  He leadeth me, he leadeth, me, by his own hand he leadeth me; his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me.
Vs. 2: Some-times mid scenes of deep-est gloom, some-times where E-dens bow-ers bloom, by waters still, O’er troubled sea, still ‘tis his hand that leadeth me.  Repeat Refrain.

Vs.3: Lord, I would place hy hand in thine, nor ever mur-mur nor re-pine; con-tent, what-ev-er lot I see, since ‘tis my God that lead-eth me. 
Repeat Refrain.

Vs. 4:  And when my task on earth is done, when by thy grace the victory’s won, e’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me.  Repeat  Refrain.

*BENEDICTION                         
*DISMISSAL               “Shalom to You”      UMH #666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends.  May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends.  In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

*POSTLUDE                        Jean Blue
*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

   FOR THE RECORD:
       October 21st     84
 Offering    $1563.85
   BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO:
 October 30th      Brack Jones
                                 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 October 28:   9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
    9:45 a.m. Sunday School  
    10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
    5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study
    6:15 p.m.       Pastor’s Quarterback
    7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
 October 30:  4:30 p.m. Chimes Practice
 October 31:  6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice
    7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
 November 3:  8:30 a.m. HARVEST FESTIVAL
The items most in need are for the Auction, which can be left  at
the church office,  and crumbled cornbread for the dressing,
onions, celery and boiled eggs.  Please bring our favorite dessert
to share, let’s make this the best ever!
            LET US REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our men and women in the military service, for our Country, our church , and our shut-ins.  
For Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Dorner, Jerry Sebastian and Scott Williams.
For Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Kathy Crocker, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Houghes, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Jerry Byers, Sandy Clark, Debra Gates, J. C. Foster, Ruby Fay Sipe, Robert Roysden , Edna Hill, Betty Conley, Bonnie Owens, Vickie Guest, Marie Fisher, Shayna Seymore, Ricky Cox, Rebecca McInroe, Kate Harrison Family, Gary Shipman Family, and Gene Amerine,

ACOLYTE SERVERS:  Emily Cox and Truby Borrego   
USHERS:Brad Banner, Jay Campbell, Lane Campbell, Ronny Doan

Oct 21 Bulletin

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP                     Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS            Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE        
         “Jesus Saves”            Cokesbury #131
 Vs. 1: We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves!  Jesus saves!  Bear the news to ev’ry land, Climb the steeps and cross the waves; Onward! ‘tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Vs. 4: Give the winds a mighty voice, Jesus saves ! Jesus saves!  Let the nations now rejoice, Jesus saves!  Jesus saves! Shout salvation full and free; Highest hills and deepest caves; This our song of victory, Jesus saves!  Jesus saves !

“Lord, I Lift Your Name On High”
Lord, I lift Your name on high, Lord, I love to sing Your praises.  I’m so glad You’re in my life, I’m so glad You came to save us.  You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high.

“I Love You, Lord”
I Love Your Lord, and I lift my voice
To worship You, O my soul rejoice.  Take joy, My King,
in what You hear, May it be a sweet, sweet sound in You ear.

SCRIPTURE READING       Galatians 2:11-21 Delbert Dearing

SONG OF PRAISE     “He Keeps Me Singing” Cokesbury #110
Vs 1: There’s within my heart a melody Jesus whispers sweet and low, Fear not, I am with thee, peace be still, In all of life’s ebb and flow.

Chorus:  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest name I know, Fills my ev’ry longing, Keep me singing as I go.

Vs. 2: All my life was wrecked by sin and strife, Discord filled my heart with pain, Jesus swept across the broken strings, Stirred the slumb’ring chords again.  Repeat Chorus:

Vs. 5: Soon He’s coming back to welcome me, Far beyond the starry sky; I shall wing my flight to worlds unknown, I shall reign with Him on high.  Repeat Chorus:
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH   UMH #886         Delbert Dearing
“The World Methodist Social Affirmation”
Leader:  We believe in God, creator of the world and of all people; and in Jesus Christ, incarnate among us, who died and rose again; and in the Holy Spirit, present with us to guide, strengthen, and comfort.

People:  We believe; God, help our unbelief.

Leader:  We rejoice in every sign of God’s kingdom:  in the upholding of human dignity and community; in every expression of love, justice, and reconciliation; in each act of self-giving on behalf of others; in the abundance of God’s gifts entrusted to us that all may have enough; in all responsible use of the earth’s resources.

People:  Glory be to God on high; and on earth, peace.

Leader:  We confess our sin, individual and collective, by silence or action:  through the violation of human dignity based on race, class, age, sex, nation, or faith; through the exploitation of people because of greed and indifference; through the misuse of power in personal, communal, national, and international life; through the search for security by those military and economic forces that that threaten human existence; through the abuse of technology which endangers the earth and all life upon it.

People:  Lord, have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord, have mercy.

Leader:  We commit ourselves individually and as a community to the way of Christ:  to take up the cross; to seek abundant life for all humanity; to struggle for peace with  justice and freedom; to risk ourselves in faith, hope, and love, praying that God’s kingdom may come.

All:  The kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.   Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI           UMH #70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
 as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
 world without end.  Amen. Amen.

JOYS AND CONCERNS           Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  Amen.
CHILDREN’S  TIME          Lillian Jones                                    

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

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 

Delbert Dearing                                           
*Doxology     #95

SONG OF PRAISE     “Stand Up, Stand Up” (vs. 1. 4)   UMH #514
Vs. 1:  Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss.  From victory unto victory his army shall he lead, till every foe is vanquished, and
Christ is Lord indeed.

Vs.  4:  Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be belong; this day the noise of battle, the next the victor’s song.  To those who vanquish eveil a crown of life shall be; they with the King of Glory shall reign eternally.

SCRIPTURE READING    Romans 11:11-24    Delbert Dearing

MESSAGE         “God of Judgment and Grace”   Horace Abbott

HYMN OF INVITATON    “I Decided to Follow Jesus”
Vs. 1:  I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus,, No turning back, no turning back.

Vs. 2:  The world behind me; the cross before me; The world behind me, the cross before me; The world behind me, the cross before me, No turning back, no turning back.

Vs.  3:  Tho’none go with me, I still will follow, Tho’none go with me, I still will follow, Tho’ none go with me, I still will follow, No turning back,
No turning back.

Vs. 4: Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? No turning back,
no turning back..

*BENEDICTION                         
*DISMISSAL               “Shalom to You”      UMH #666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends.  May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends.  In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

*POSTLUDE                        Jean Blue
*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

FOR THE RECORD:                                   
 October 14th Attendance     70
            Offering       $1,544.00
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO:                              
             Chris Cox on the 24th
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CONGRADULATIONS:
 Mr. and Mrs. David Carter on the 17th 
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
            October 14:  

    9:30  a.m. Prayer Time
    9:45  a.m. Sunday School
   10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
   5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study
   6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
    7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship 
 October 23: 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice
 October 24: 10:30 a.m. Birthday Group Party
                       6:00 p.m.    Adult Choir Practice
                       7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
  LET US REMEMBER IN PRAYER                            
Our Men & Women in Military Service , for Our Country,  Our Church, and our shut-ins.
For Tony Medauer, Michael  Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner,  Jerry Sebastian and Scott Williams
For Alyce Carter,  Travis Farmer,  Kathy Crocker, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson,  Della Henslee, Jerry  Byers,  Sandy Clark , Debra Gates, J. C. Foster, Ruby Fay Sipe, Robert Roysden,  Edna Hill, Betty Conley, Bonnie Owens, Vickie Guest, Marie Fisher, Shayla Seymore , Ricky Cox, and  Rebecca McInroe.                          

COMING SOON!  THE FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL, NOV. 3rd. The items most in need are for the Auction, which can be left at the church office, and crumbled cornbread, onions, celery, and boiled eggs. 

 PLEASE HELP MAKE THIS EVENT THE BEST EVER.  IT IS IMPORTANT!
Pastor                  Horace Abbott
Lay Leader     Delbert Dearing
Youth Director     Randy Griffith
Choir Director     Brack Jones
Organist     Kenny Stephens
Pianist      Jean Blue
Head Usher     Randy Griffith
Secretary\Treasurer    Lorraine Cooke
Acolytes:     Shyanne Gorby and Lexi Smith
Ushers:   Brad Banner, Jay Campbell, Lane Campbell, Ronny Doan                                 

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Oct 14 Bulletin

October 14, 2007 20th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“I’m in the Lord’s Army”

“The B-I-B-L-E”

“Deep and Wide”

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH #881      Conner Gorby
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI UMH #70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,world without end. Amen. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 18:1-6 Nicole Blue
*SONG OF PRAISE “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” UMH #277

JOYS AND CONCERNS Kelsey Blue & Emily Cox
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

*Doxology #95
*SONG OF PRAISE “O How I Love Jesus” UMH #170
MESSAGE Children
HYMN OF INVITATION UMH #527

“Do Lord”

*BENEDICTION Horace Abbott
*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666

Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

Oct 7 Bulletin

October 7, 2007 19th Sunday after Pentecost

World Communion Sunday

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“God Is Here” UMH #660

Vs. 1: God is here! As we your people meet to offer praise and prayer, may we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share. Here, as in the world around us, all our varied skills and arts; wait the coming of the Spirit; into open minds and hearts.

“Lord, I Lift Your Name On High”

Lord, I lift Your name on high, Lord, I love to sing Your praises. I’m so glad You’re in my life, I’m so glad You came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high.

You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high.

“Your Love Compels Me”

Your love compels me, Lord, To give as You would give, To speak as You would speak, To live as You would live. Your love compels me, Lord, To see as You would see, To serve as You would serve, To be what You would be.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH #881  Delbert Dearing

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI UMH #70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,world without end. Amen. Amen.

PSALTER READING Psalm 84, UMH #805 Delbert Dearing

SONG OF PRAISE

“O Church of God, United” UMH #547

JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing

Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

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

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing
 
*Doxology #95

*SONG OF PRAISE “Jesu, Jesu” UMH #432
Refrain: Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love, show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you.

Vs. 1: Kneels at the feet of his friends, silently washes their feet, Master who acts as a slave to them. Refrain:

Vs. 2: Neighbors are rich and poor, neighbors are black and white, neighbors are near and far away. Refrain:

Vs. 3: These are the ones we should serve, there are the ones we should love; all these are neighbors to us and you. Refrain:

Vs. 5: Kneel at the feet of our friends, silently washing their feet, this is the way we should live with you. Refrain:

SCRIPTURE READING John 6:53-69 Delbert Dearing
MESSAGE “The Artisan Bread Church” Horace Abbott

INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION UMH #12
Prayer of Preparation to Holy Communion:

Pastor: Almighty God: from the ends of the earth you have gathered us around Christ’s holy table.

People: We come to feast together.
 
Pastor: Have mercy on your church, troubled and divided.

People: Renew us and make us one. Amen.

Prayer of Thanksgiving:
All: O God, we have joined this day our brothers and sisters around the world in remembering Christ’s sacrifice for us. We thank you for the opportunity we have been given to eat and drink together and for the life we have received, we give you thanks and praise. In the abundance of your many gifts, grant us grace to fill one another’s lives with love. Redeem, restore, and remold us until we are made new. Transform our daily bread into the bread of life, and the cup that we drink into the cup of salvation. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

HYMN OF INVITATION COKESBURY #63

“When the Whole World Lives for Him”

Vs. 1: When the whole world lives for Jesus, When the whole world own Him King, There will be a day of blessing That obedience
will bring.

Chorus: When-the-whole world lives for Him, When the whole world lives for Jesus; Sin will flee away, bring the perfect day, When the whole world lives for Him.

Vs. 2: When the whole world lives for Jesus, And obeys His ev-‘ry call, There will be a day of gladness When we crown Him Lord of all. Repeat Chorus:

Vs. 3: When the whole world lives for Jesus, Let us work and haste that day, When each tribe and land and nation Gladly owns His rule and sway. Repeat Chorus:

*BENEDICTION

*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666

Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens

*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
 
FOR THE RECORD

September 30th attendance 70 Offering $1,245.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 7: 9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:50 a.m. Morning Worship

5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

October 9 4:00 p.m. Fortnightly Club

4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes practice

October 10: 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

October 13: 7:00 p.m. Children’s Sleepover

Revised : The 2nd Sunday Luncheon will be October 14th

We Remember in Prayer Our Men & Women in Military Service , for Our Country, Our Church, and our shut-ins.
For Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, Jerry Sebastian and Scott Williams

For Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Kathy Crocker, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams,,Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Jerry Byers, Sandy Clark , Debra Gates, J. C. Foster, Ruby Fay Sipe, Robert Roysden, Edna Hill, Betty Conley, Bonnie Owens, Vickie Guest, Marie Fisher, Shayla Seymore &
Ricky Cox.

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: Andrew Cox-Sanchez and Conner Gorby
Ushers: Brad Banner, Jay Campbell, Lane Campbell, Ronny Doan

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Oct. Newsletter

For our Men and Women in Military Service:
Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, Jerry Sebastian, and Scott Williams.

For our Friends, Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson , Jerry Byers, J. C. Foster, Ruby Faye Sipe, Robert Roysden, Edna Hill, Betty Conley, Bonnie Owens,Vickie Guest, Lorene Barbee, Marie Fisher, and Shayla Seymore.

Marilyn Roysden reports that Robert has now been transferred to the Sears Methodist Center, Room 328. 3233 S Willis, Abilene, 79605 He would like cards of visitors.

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2007 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

The collection site for OCC is First United Methodist Church in Abilene, located at 202 Butternut. Collection dates are November 12 - 19. They hope you will fill shoe boxes for OCC again this year. If so, they want you to know that the DECO shoeboxes are here.

Call Donajean Caffey - 3235-673-6769. The supply is limited again this year. FAX: 325-673-7039
E-MAIL : dcaffey@fumcabilene.com

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CELEBRATION KIDS( After School Program)

Hey Kids!!!

It has been exciting to have each of you with us on Wednesday. Hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have. Remember to give a BIG HUG to those who help us out each week. Let them know how special they are forgiving their time.

Now that we have found a routine to meet all ages this will be our (normal) routine. NOTE: The schedule will be flexible on special days.

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Refreshments

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Recreation

4:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Singing

4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. Chimes, Puppets, etc.

(Rotation)
Rotation Schedule:

4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

4:50 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.

5:10 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.

5:30 p.m.- Dismissal

DON’T FORGET THIS WEEK-BRING A FRIEND!

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CHOIR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:

Prime Time Christmas, Sunday Evening, December 16, 7:15 p.m. ADULTS, If you are willing to assist us by bringing refreshments and /or serving refreshments, please Call the church office. This will be a blessing you will never forget! Remember this, the Pastor said this. LC

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WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAYSUNDAY , OCTOBER 7TH, 2007
Communion Servers:

Del Van and Chris Cox

Randy and Taresia Griffith

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CHILDREN / YOUTH SUNDAYSUNDAY , OCTOBER 14, 2007

On this day, our children and youth will be leading worship. Everyone is encouraged to be in worship with us. Give the kids your support. Remember, they are the future of our church!

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KID’S SLEEP-OVER
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 13, 2007

This will begin at 7:00 p.m. Kids, please watch for further announcements.!

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BELIEVERS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

The Believers Sunday School Class will be having a Cook-Out at the fellowship on Saturday, October 6th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This will bean exciting evening and all members are encouraged to be present.

If for some reason you are not a member of another class (and would be interested in finding out more about our class) then we invite you to come. Come and see what we are all about!
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
OCT. 3: John Clark

 OCT. 4: Rodney McClintock

OCT. 14 Trent Campbell

OCT. 24: Brack Jones

OCT. 31; Cathy Blue

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STORYBOOK ANNIVERSARIES
October 17, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. David Carter

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OCTOBER ACOLYTES SCHEDULE
OCT. 7TH Kelsey Blue & Gilbert Borrego

OCT. 14TH Andrew Sanchez & Conner Gorby

OCT. 21ST Shyanne Gorby & Lexi Smith

OCT. 28TH Emily Cox & Truby Borrego

Others on the schedule to serve are Corbin Gorby, Noah Bean, Josh Bean. Please allow the office of others who may wish to serve as acolytes.
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MEMORIAL GIFTS

In loving memory of Woodrow Clark: Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Leeson

In loving memory of Margaret Sandusky: Mr. and Mrs. Travis Farmer  Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cutler

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COMING UP: GARAGE AND BAKE SALE
OCTOBER 5TH AND 6TH, at the First Baptist Church and hosted by both churches to benefit nearby road repairs .

COMING UP: FALL HARVEST AUCTION NOVEMBER 3RD. THIS IS THE BIG ONE FOLKS!

CHARGE CONFERENCE 2007
Charge Conference for 2007 will be held on Sunday evening, December 2, at 3:00 p.m. at the Southwest Drive United Methodist Church in Abilene. We would like to see at least 10 people from our church to support our church family.

We ask that all committees of our church begin making preparations, if you have not already done so, for our necessary paper work. Chairperson (s)need to be certain your committees meet, make decisions that may affect your area of ministry, and /or sign all necessary documents.

Therefore: If your committee has not yet met, please call the church office so we can plan and put your committee date on the calendar (and the phone tree).

MEETINGS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED

*Lay Leadership (nominations)-Monday –October 1 .at 7:00 p.m.
*Trustees—-Wednesday , October 3—7:00 p.m.

*Finance Committee–Wednesday, October 3–7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 10–7:00 p.m. Other extended meetings may be necessary.

PLEASE REMEMBER–All necessary reports need to be in the church office no later than October 22, 2007. The Administrative Council will be meeting between November 5th and 11th.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2007 Committees
TRUSTEES COMMITTEE; FINANCECOMMITTEE

1. Lillian Jones, Chp.           1, Chris Cox, ViceChp.

2. Del Van Cox                     2. Tammie Stephens

3. Jay Campbell                   3. Brack Jones

4. Betty Coker                     4. Mac Sipe

5. Marilyn Roysden            5. Sharon Medauer

6. Ken Hogan                       6. Gary Shipman

7. Tom Watson                    7. Poly Campbell

8. Gary Hicks                      8 .Lorraine Cooke Ex-Officio

LAY LEADERSHIP (nominations)   P.P.R.C.

1. Horace Abbott, Chp.                      1. Brad Banner, Chp.

2. Brack Jones                                    2. Ronny Doan

3. Randy Griffith                                3. Angela Head

4. Chris Cox                                         4 . Kenny Stephens

5. Taresia Griffith                               5. Jane Watson

6. JoAnn Mashburn                            6. Robbie Hicks

                                                              7. JoAnn Mashburn

                                                              8. Kenny Hogan

Sept 30 Bulletin

September 30, 2007 18th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE”How Majestic Is Your Name”
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. O Lord, we praise your name. O Lord, we magnify Your name Prince of Peace, Mighty God; O Lord, God Almighty.

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. O Lord, we praise your name. O Lord, we magnify Your name Prince of Peace, Mighty God; O Lord, God Almighty.

“Step by Step”

O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You. O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You. I will seek You in the morning and I will learn to walk in Your way; And step by step You’ll lead me and I will follow You all of my days. I will seek You in the morning and I will learn to walk in Your way; And step by step You’ll lead me and I will follow You all of my days.

“Praise Him! Praise Him!”

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim! Hail Him! Hail Him! Highest archangels in glory; Strength and honor give to His holy name! Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children, In His arms He carries them all day long;

Chorus: Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness; Praise Him! Praise Him! Ever in joyful song!

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins He suffered, and bled, and died; He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation, Hail Him! Hail Him! Jesus the Crucified. Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows, Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong: Repeat Chorus:

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH #881 Delbert Dearing

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI UMH #70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING Ezekiel 37:1-14 Delbert Dearing

SONG OF PRAISE
“As the Deer”

As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee.

Chorus: You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship Thee.

I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye. Repeat Chorus:

JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing

Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S TIME Cindy Sipe

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

*Doxology #95

*SONG OF PRAISE “Amazing Grace” (vs. 1,3,6) UMH #378
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.

Through many danger, toils, and snares, I have already come; ‘tis grace hath brought me thus far, and grace will lead me home.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun.

SCRIPTURE READING John 11:1-45 Delbert Dearing

MESSAGE “Jesus Breaks Our Chains” Horace Abbott

HYMN OF INVITATION “Trust and Obey” UMH #467

When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey.

Chorus: Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, by our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey.

Repeat Chorus:
But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay; for the favor he shows, for the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey.

 Repeat Chorus:

Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we’ll walk by his side in the way; what he says we will do, where he sends we will go; never fear, only trust and obey.

Repeat Chorus

BENEDICTION

*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666

Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

*POSTLUDE Jean Blue

*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

FOR THE RECORD September 23 76  Offering $1,202.00
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS:

September 28th Pat Wilburn

ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 30: 9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:50 a.m. Morning Worship

5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

October 1: 7:00 p.m. Lay Leadership

(nominations)

October 2: 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes practice

6:30 p.m. Pastor Parish Relations

October 3; 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting

7:00 p.m. Finance Committee

October 6: 7:00 a.m. Methodist Men

9:00 a.m. Methodist Women

6:30 p.m. Believer’s Sunday School Party

We Remember in Prayer Our Men & Women in Military Service , for Our Country, Our Church, and our shut-ins.For Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, Jerry Sebastian and Scott Williams

For Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Kathy Crocker, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams,,Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Jerry Byers, Sandy Clark , Debra Gates, J. C. Foster, Ruby Fay Sipe, Robert Roysden, Edna Hill, Betty Conley, Bonnie Owens, Vickie Guest, Marie Fisher, & Shayla Seymore.

Pastor Horace Abbott
Lay Leader Delbert Dearing
Youth Director Randy Griffith

Choir Director Brack Jones

Organist Kenny Stephens

Pianist Jean Blue

Head Usher Randy Griffith

Secretary\Treasurer Lorraine Cooke

Acolytes: Kelsey Blue and Gilbert Borrego

Ushers: Tony Medauer, Tom Watson, Gary Shipman, David Carter

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Sept 23 Bulletin

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

September 23, 2007 17th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“Come Now is the Time to Worship”
Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are to worship. Come, just as your are before your God. Come. One day, every tongue will confess You are God. One day, ev ‘ry knee will bow. Still, the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now. Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are to worship. Come, just are you are before your God. Come.

“Heavenly Sunlight”

Walking in sunlight, all of my journey; Over the mountains, thro’ the deep vale; Jesus has said “I’ll never forsake thee,” Promise divine that never can fail.

Chorus: Heavenly sunlight, heavenly sunlight, Flooding my soul with glory divine: Hallelujah, I am rejoicing, Singing his praises,
Jesus is mine.

In the bright sunlight, ever rejoicing, Pressing my way to mansions above; Singing his praises gladly I’m walking, Walking in sunlight, sunlight of love. Repeat Chorus:

“Isn’t He”

Isn’t He beautiful? Beautiful, isn’t He? Prince of Peace, Son of God, isn’t He? Isn’t He wonderful? Wonderful isn’t He? Counselor, Almighty God, isn’t He, isn’t He, isn’t He?

*WORDS OF PRAISE from Psalm 63:1-8 Delbert Dearing

Leader: O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where no water is.

People: So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your
power and glory.

Leader: Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.

People: So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands
and call on your name.

Leader: My soul is feasted as with marrow and fat, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips, when I think of you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;;

All: for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I
sing for joy. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI UMH #70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen. Amen.

JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing

Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*SPECIAL MUSIC 3RD – 6TH Chimes

CHILDREN’S TIME Brad Banner

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

*Doxology #95

*SONG OF PRAISE “Leave It There” (vs. 1,2,4) UMH #522

SCRIPTURE READING II Kings 19: 8-14 Delbert Dearing

MESSAGE “Is Life Worth Living?” Horace Abbott

*HYMN OF INVITATION “Because He Lives” UMH #364
Vs. 1: God sent his Son, they called him Jesus; he came to love, heal, and forgive; he lived and died to buy my pardon, an empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

Chorus: Because he lives, I can face to tomorrow; because he lives, all fear is gone; because I know—he holds the future, and life is worth the living just because he lives.

Vs. 2: How sweet to hold a new born baby, and feel the pride and joy he gives; but greater still the calm assurance, this child can face uncertain days because he lives. Repeat Chorus:

Vs. 3: And then one day I’ll cross the river; I’ll fight life’s final war with pain; and then as death gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know he reigns. Repeat Chorus:

*BENEDICTION
*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666

Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

October Calendar

CALENDER OF EVENTS
OCT : 1 7:00 p.m. Lay Leadership (Nominations)

OCT: 2 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice

OCT: 3 7:00 p.m. Trustee’s Meeting   7:00 p.m. Finance Committee
OCT: 6 7:00 a.m. Methodist Men   9:00 a.m. Methodist Women  6:30 p.m. HP Sunday School Class Party
OCT: 7 :

9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45: a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

World Communion

5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

OCT: 8 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

OCT: 9 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice

4:00 p.m. Fortnightly Club

OCT: 10 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee

OCT: 13 7:00 p.m. Kid’s Sleep Over

OCT: 14:

 9:30 p.m. Prayer Time

9:45 p.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

Children / Youth Sunday

NOON 2nd Sunday Luncheon

5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

OCT: 16 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice

OCT: 17 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

7:30 p.m. Administration Council

OCT: 21:

 9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

OCT: 23 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice

OCT: 24 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

OCT: 28:

 9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

OCT: 30 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice

OCT: 31 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

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ADULT CHIMES Guess what: That’s right-we will soon be
Starting rehearsals. We will be practicing Tuesdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  It is exciting to have you with us. If you know of anyone that is interested in being with us, call the church office and let us know.