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.

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.

Children’s Activities

UPCOMING EVENTS 

January-tentative ice skating TBA

Sunday, February 3-during Sunday School-pretzel making

Saturday, February 9-Sock Hop 6-8 PM

Sunday, March 16-Palm Sunday and Jesus His Story in Abilene

Wednesday, March 19-NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (due to Spring Break)

Sunday, March 23-Easter Egg hunt

Sunday, April 13-Flying Kites (weather permitting) or movie

Sunday, May 4th-Children’s Program

Mark your calendar for VBS 2008-June 23-27

July 29th Bulletin

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

July 29, 2007 9^th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott

*CALL TO WORSHIP “I Will Enter His Gates”“I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart, I will enter His courts with praise. I will say, “This is the day that the 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: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice andbe glad in it..

People: This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.

Leader: The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers willworship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him..

All: Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name!.

*HYMN OF PRAISE UMH #701“When We All Get To Heaven”

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Delbert Dearing “A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada” UMH # 883

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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver usfrom 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,”#191. As 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 Cokesbury #121“The Church in the Wildwood”

Vs. 1: There’s a church in the valley by the wild-wood, No lovelierspot in the dale; No place is so dear to my child-hood, As the little brown church in the vale.

Chorus: O, come, come, come, come, Come to the church in the wild-wood, Oh, come to the church in the vale; No place is so dear to my child-hood, As the little brown church in the vale. Vs. 2: Oh, come to the church in the wild-wood, To the trees where the wild flowers bloom; Where the parting hymn will be chanted, We will weep by the side of the tomb.

Repeat Chorus: Vs.3: How sweet on a clear Sabbath morning, To list to the clear ringing bell; Its tones so sweetly are calling, Oh, come to the church in the vale..

Repeat Chorus:

SCRIPTURE READINGS Delbert Dearing

Joshua 22:1-5 UMB OT # 208

Matthew 28:16-20 UMB NT # 32

MESSAGE “Come Out of the Huddle” Horace Abbott

*HYMN OF INVITATION UMH # 571“Go, Make of all Disciples”

*BENEDICTION Horace Abbott

*DISMISSAL UMH #666“Shalom To You”. *POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens

*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

Our Children’s Church begins immediately after Children’s Time during our Morning Worship Service. All kids interested in participating are invited to do so.

FOR THE RECORD: JULY 22, 2007 Attendance 53 Offering $ 771.68

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 29: 9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:50 a.m. Morning Worship5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Fall Planning Meeting7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

August 1: 9:00 a.m. Wacky Wednesday-Kids

7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship

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 and J. C. Foster.

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: Josh Bean and Lexi Smith

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