First United Methodist Church
July 17, 2011
* Please Stand If Able
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Delbert Dearing
*SONG OF PRAISE
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” UMH 139
*PASSING THE PEACE
(gathering) “Sanctuary”
Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living, sanctuary for You.
*THE WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
“Apostles Creed” UMH 881
*THE GLORIA PATRI UMH 70
Glo-ry be to the Fa-ther, and to the Son and to the Ho-ly
Ghost; as it was in the be-gin-ning, is now, and ev-er shall be,
world with-out end. A-men. A-men.
THE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory Prayer Delbert Dearing
*Doxology UMH 95
*SONG OF PRAISE
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit” UMH 404
*THE SPECIAL MUSIC
OR CONGREGATIONAL PICKS
JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father which 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, for ever. Amen.
*SONG OF PRAISE “Jesus Loves Me” UMH 191
As we are singing, all children are invted to the
front for Children’s time with Lillian Jones.
SONG OF PRAISE
“Surely the Presence of the Lord” UMH 328
THE SCRIPTURE Delbert Dearing
“Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43”
THE MESSAGE Rhonda Greenwood
“A Harvest of Wheat”
*INVITATIONAL
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH 384
*BENEDICTION Rhonda Greenwood
*DISMISSAL
“The Family of God’
“I’m so glad, I’m a part, of the fam-ily of God—I’ve been
washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs
with Je-sus as we travel this sod, for I’m part of the fam-ily, the fam-ily of God.”
POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*CCLI #2480835
Thank you for worshipping with us. Please come again!
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THIS WEEK:
Say something good about Jesus!
Say something good about the church!
Invite someone to come with you next week!
God bless you and be safe!
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UPPER ROOM
July – August 2011
Now available on Information Rack
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Sunday, July 10th:
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
6:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth
7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth
Wednesday, July13th:
6:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth
7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth
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This Week’s Birthdays:
July 19: Stacy Cullins
Gary Hicks
July 23: Ruth Clark
StephanieMoran
This Week’s Anniversaries:
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PRAYERS
God is our strength for today and our hope for tomorrow.
Pray For:
Our Church Our Families Our Community Our Country Our Servicemen Public Servants
Losses Due to Fires Rain
Cancer:
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Physical Health:
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Loss of a Loved One:
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Other Needs:
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Worship Attendance (7/10/2011):
Sunday Morning Offering: $
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Piano/Organist: Kenny Stephens
Song Leader: Donna Carter
Acolytes: Carissa Downum & Yancy Downum
Nursery: Polly Campbell
Ushers: Tom Watson, Tony Medauer,
Ernie Piske, Brad banner
Children’s Church Leader: Donna Carter
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This Weeks Lectionary Readings:
Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-2, 23-24
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
