First United Methodist Church
September 13, 2009 15th Sunday after Pentecost
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott
*SONG 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 are you are before your God. Come. One day, ev’ry 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 as you are before your God. Come.
THE SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing
Psalm 37:1-11
*SONG OF PRAISE
“Give to the Winds Thy Fears” UMH #129 (vs 1,2,4)
Vs. 1: Give to the winds thy fears; hope and be undismayed. God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears, God shall lift up thy head.
Vs. 2: Through waves and clouds and storms, God gently clears thy way; wait thou God’s time; so shall this night soon end in joyous day.
Vs. 4: Let us in life, in death, thy steadfast truth declare, and publish with our latest breath thy love and guardian care.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer/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. 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 THE TITHES AND OFFERING
Offertory Prayer Delbert Dearing
*Doxology UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*SONG OF PRAISE
“His Name Is Wonderful” UMH #174
As we are singing we invite all children to come forward for Children’s time with Jean Blue
His name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord. He is the mighty King, Master of everything; his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord. He’s the great Shepherd, the Rock of all ages, almighty God is he; bow down before him, love and adore him, his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
*SONGS OF PRAISE
All children, 3 yr. old – 5th grade, who desire to attend Children’s Church are invited to go with Donna Carter
“Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451 (vs 1,3,)
Vs. 1: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
Vs. 3: Great God of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH #887
Leader: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword?
ALL: No! In all things we are more than conquerors through the One who loved us. We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God! Amen.
“Holy Ground”
We are standing, on Holy ground, And I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise, Jesus now. We are standing in His presence on Holy Ground.
THE SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing
I Peter 5:1-11
THE SPECIAL MUSIC CHANCEL CHOIR
“I Will Always Be With You”
MESSAGE Horace Abbott
“Does God Really Care?”
*HYMN OF INVITATION
“Trust and Obey” UMH #467 (vs1,2,4))
Vs. 1: 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.
Refrain: Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Vs. 2: Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but 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 Refrain
Vs. 4: 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 Refrain
*BENEDICTION
*DISMISSAL
“The Family of God”
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, for I’m part of the family, the family of God.
*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
*CCLI #2480835
Sun. Sept. 6 Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sun. Sept. 6 Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2163.08
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday Sept. 13
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
Noon Sunday Luncheon
4:00 p.m. Men’s Handbells
5:00 p.m. Youth Handbells
5:00 p.m. FROGS
6:00 p.m. Pastor’s Q-back Club
6:00 p.m Jr.Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Fellowship
Wed. Sept. 16
6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:00 p.m Jr.Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Fellowship
7:15 p.m. Agape Handbells
Fri. Sept 18
5-7:30 p.m. Homecoming Dinner
Thank you to everyone who played a part in the golf scramble and dinner. Your cards, phone calls, flowers, food, donations, e-mails and prayers have been amazing. Everyone’s kindness is truly appreciated and has made our days a little brighter, our hearts a little happier andproblems seem a whole lot smaller. It is comforting to know that God and many friends are present to guide us through the days ahead. Thank you again for all you have done
With Love,
Kathy, Lana, Travis, April, Maycee, and Rowdee Rogers
LET US REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our Men and Women in the Military Service of our Country, Our Veterans, Our President, Our Church, all shut-ins and residents of nursing homes, especially those in hospital care.
For: Dan Allen, Kathy Seymore, Sally Gamble, Ruby Sipe, Keith Beasley, Candance Dempsey, J.B. May, Brandon Wade, Bobby Powell,Barbara Whisenhunt, June Fisher, & Jim Ryan.
ACOLYTES Sept. 13 Lexi Smith and Jake Schriver
USHERS Sept. 13 Tom Watson, Adam Bloodworth, Jeremy Tipton, Matt Dearing
Nursery Schedule Sept. 13 Angie Bloodworth
Events That Are Coming Up
Sept 21 New Men’s Methodist Group 6pm
Sept 22 Divorce Care for Adults 7pm
Nov. 7 Harvest Festival
First United Methodist Church
September 13, 2009 15th Sunday after Pentecost
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott
*SONG 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 are you are before your God. Come. One day, ev’ry 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 as you are before your God. Come.
THE SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing
Psalm 37:1-11
*SONG OF PRAISE
“Give to the Winds Thy Fears” UMH #129 (vs 1,2,4)
Vs. 1: Give to the winds thy fears; hope and be undismayed. God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears, God shall lift up thy head.
Vs. 2: Through waves and clouds and storms, God gently clears thy way; wait thou God’s time; so shall this night soon end in joyous day.
Vs. 4: Let us in life, in death, thy steadfast truth declare, and publish with our latest breath thy love and guardian care.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer/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. 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 THE TITHES AND OFFERING
Offertory Prayer Delbert Dearing
*Doxology UMH #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*SONG OF PRAISE
“His Name Is Wonderful” UMH #174
As we are singing we invite all children to come forward for Children’s time with Jean Blue.
His name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord. He is the mighty King, Master of everything; his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord. He’s the great Shepherd, the Rock of all ages, almighty God is he; bow down before him, love and adore him, his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.
*SONGS OF PRAISE
All children, 3 yr. old – 5th grade, who desire to attend Children’s Church are invited to go with Donna Carter
“Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451 (vs 1,3,)
Vs. 1: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
Vs. 3: Great God of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH #887
Leader: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword?
ALL: No! In all things we are more than conquerors through the One who loved us. We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God! Amen.
“Holy Ground”
We are standing, on Holy ground, And I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise, Jesus now. We are standing in His presence on Holy Ground.
THE SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing
I Peter 5:1-11
THE SPECIAL MUSIC CHANCEL CHOIR
“I Will Always Be With You”
MESSAGE Horace Abbott
“Does God Really Care?”
*HYMN OF INVITATION
“Trust and Obey” UMH #467 (vs1,2,4))
Vs. 1: 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.
Refrain: Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Vs. 2: Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but 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 Refrain
Vs. 4: 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 Refrain
*BENEDICTION
*DISMISSAL
“The Family of God”
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, for I’m part of the family, the family of God.
*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
*CCLI #2480835
Sun. Sept. 6 Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sun. Sept. 6 Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2163.08
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday Sept. 13
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
Noon Sunday Luncheon
4:00 p.m. Men’s Handbells
5:00 p.m. Youth Handbells
5:00 p.m. FROGS
6:00 p.m. Pastor’s Q-back Club
6:00 p.m Jr.Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Fellowship
Wed. Sept. 16
6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
6:00 p.m Jr.Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Fellowship
7:15 p.m. Agape Handbells
Fri. Sept 18
5-7:30 p.m. Homecoming Dinner
Thank you to everyone who played a part in the golf scramble and dinner. Your cards, phone calls, flowers, food, donations, e-mails and prayers have been amazing. Everyone’s kindness is truly appreciated and has made our days a little brighter, our hearts a little happier andproblems seem a whole lot smaller. It is comforting to know that God and many friends are present to guide us through the days ahead. Thank you again for all you have done
With Love,
Kathy, Lana, Travis, April, Maycee, and Rowdee Rogers
LET US REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our Men and Women in the Military Service of our Country, Our Veterans, Our President, Our Church, all shut-ins and residents of nursing homes, especially those in hospital care.
For: Dan Allen, Kathy Seymore, Sally Gamble, Ruby Sipe, Keith Beasley, Candance Dempsey, J.B. May, Brandon Wade, Bobby Powell,Barbara Whisenhunt, June Fisher, & Jim Ryan.
ACOLYTES Sept. 13 Lexi Smith and Jake Schriver
USHERS Sept. 13 Tom Watson, Adam Bloodworth, Jeremy Tipton, Matt Dearing
Nursery Schedule Sept. 13 Angie Bloodworth
Events That Are Coming Up
Sept 21 New Men’s Methodist Group 6pm
Sept 22 Divorce Care for Adults 7pm
Nov. 7 Harvest Festival
