August 23, 2009 Bulletin

First United Methodist Church

August 23, 2009  12th  Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP     Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS     Horace Abbott

*SONG OF PRAISE

“O Worship the King” UMH #73 (vs 1,4,5)

Vs. 1:  O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God’s power and God’s love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.

Vs. 4:  Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?  It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.

Vs. 5:  Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail; thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

THE SCRIPTURE READING       Delbert Dearing

Psalm 116

*SONG OF PRAISE

“I Will Call upon the Lord”

Women:  I will call upon the Lord

Men:  I will call upon the lord

Women:  who is worthy to be praised;

Men:  who is worthy to be praised;

Women:  So shall I be saved from my enemies.

Men:  So shall I be saved from my enemies.

All:  I will call upon the Lord.

REPEAT

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, And let the God of my salvation be exalted.  The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, And let the God of my salvation be exalted.  The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

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

“Morning Has Broken” UMH #145 (vs 1,3)

As we are singing we invite all children to come forward for Children’s time with Donna Carter

Vs. 1:  Morning has broken like the first morning; black-bird has spoken like the first bird.  Praise for the singing!  Praise for the morning!  Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!

Vs 3:  Mine is the sunlight!  Mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play!  Praise with elation, praise every morning, God’s recreation of the new day!

*SONGS OF PRAISE

All children, 3 yr. old – 5th grade, who desire to attend Children’s Church are invited to go with Donna Carter

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” UMH #400

Vs. 1:  Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.  Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above.  Praise the mount!  I’m fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love.

Vs. 3:  O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be!  Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee.  Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.

“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 Corinthians 11:27-34

MESSAGE        Horace Abbott

“God’s Examination Time”

THE INVITATION OF HOLY COMMUNION    UMH #12

If you are unable to come to the altar to receive the elements please let the ushers know and we will come to you and serve you in your pew.

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“For the Bread Which You Have Broken” UMH #614

Vs. 1:  For the bread which you have broken, for the wine which you have poured, for the words which you have spoken, now we give you thanks, O Lord.

Vs. 2:  By this pledge that you do love us, by your gift of peace restored, by your call to heaven above us, hallow all our lives, O Lord.

Vs. 4:  In your service, Lord, defend us, in our hearts keep watch and ward; in the world where you have sent us, let your kingdom come, O Lord.

*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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday Aug 23 PROMOTION SUNDAY

9:30 a.m.   Prayer Time

9:45 a.m.   Sunday School

10:50 a.m.  Morning Worship

2:30 p.m.   Acolyte Training

4:00 p.m.   Men’s Handbells

5:00 p.m.   Youth Handbells

6:00 p.m    Jr.Youth Fellowship

6:00 p.m.   Pastor’s Q-back Club

7:00 p.m.   Sr. Youth Fellowship

Mon. Aug 24   BACK TO SCHOOL

Wed.  Aug. 26

10:00 a.m.   Prayer Warriors

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

Sunday Aug 30

9:30 a.m.   Prayer Time

9:45 a.m.   Sunday School

10:50 a.m.  Morning Worship

2:30 p.m.   Acolyte Training

4:00 p.m.   Men’s Handbells

5:00 p.m.   Youth Handbells

6:00 p.m.   Pastor’s Q-back Club

6:00 p.m    Jr.Youth Fellowship

7:00 p.m.   Sr. Youth Fellowship

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,and Barbara Whisenhunt.

ACOLYTES  Aug. 23   Emily Cox and Lexi Smith

USHERS   Aug. 23  Tom Watson  Brad Banner Jay Campbell Obie Coker

Nursery Schedule Aug. 23  Robbie Hicks

Events Coming Up

Sept 1 Methodist Women

Sept 2 Prayer Warriors 10am

Sept 2 Chancel Choir 6pm

Sept 2 Agape Handbells 7:15pm

First United Methodist Church

August 23, 2009  12th  Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP     Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS     Horace Abbott

*SONG OF PRAISE

“O Worship the King” UMH #73 (vs 1,4,5)

Vs. 1:  O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God’s power and God’s love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.

Vs. 4:  Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?  It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.

Vs. 5:  Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail; thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

THE SCRIPTURE READING       Delbert Dearing

Psalm 116

*SONG OF PRAISE

“I Will Call upon the Lord”

Women:  I will call upon the Lord

Men:  I will call upon the lord

Women:  who is worthy to be praised;

Men:  who is worthy to be praised;

Women:  So shall I be saved from my enemies.

Men:  So shall I be saved from my enemies.

All:  I will call upon the Lord.

REPEAT

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, And let the God of my salvation be exalted.  The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, And let the God of my salvation be exalted.  The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock, and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

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

“Morning Has Broken” UMH #145 (vs 1,3)

As we are singing we invite all children to come forward for Children’s time with Donna Carter

Vs. 1:  Morning has broken like the first morning; black-bird has spoken like the first bird.  Praise for the singing!  Praise for the morning!  Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!

Vs 3:  Mine is the sunlight!  Mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play!  Praise with elation, praise every morning, God’s recreation of the new day!

*SONGS OF PRAISE

All children, 3 yr. old – 5th grade, who desire to attend Children’s Church are invited to go with Donna Carter

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” UMH #400

Vs. 1:  Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.  Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above.  Praise the mount!  I’m fixed upon it, mount of thy redeeming love.

Vs. 3:  O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be!  Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee.  Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.

“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 Corinthians 11:27-34

MESSAGE        Horace Abbott

“God’s Examination Time”

THE INVITATION OF HOLY COMMUNION    UMH #12

If you are unable to come to the altar to receive the elements please let the ushers know and we will come to you and serve you in your pew.

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“For the Bread Which You Have Broken” UMH #614

Vs. 1:  For the bread which you have broken, for the wine which you have poured, for the words which you have spoken, now we give you thanks, O Lord.

Vs. 2:  By this pledge that you do love us, by your gift of peace restored, by your call to heaven above us, hallow all our lives, O Lord.

Vs. 4:  In your service, Lord, defend us, in our hearts keep watch and ward; in the world where you have sent us, let your kingdom come, O Lord.

*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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday Aug 23   PROMOTION SUNDAY

9:30 a.m.   Prayer Time

9:45 a.m.   Sunday School

10:50 a.m.  Morning Worship

2:30 p.m.   Acolyte Training

4:00 p.m.   Men’s Handbells

5:00 p.m.   Youth Handbells

6:00 p.m    Jr.Youth Fellowship

6:00 p.m.   Pastor’s Q-back Club

7:00 p.m.   Sr. Youth Fellowship

Mon. Aug 24   BACK TO SCHOOL

Wed.  Aug. 26

10:00 a.m.   Prayer Warriors

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

Sunday Aug 30

9:30 a.m.   Prayer Time

9:45 a.m.   Sunday School

10:50 a.m.  Morning Worship

2:30 p.m.   Acolyte Training

4:00 p.m.   Men’s Handbells

5:00 p.m.   Youth Handbells

6:00 p.m.   Pastor’s Q-back Club

6:00 p.m    Jr.Youth Fellowship

7:00 p.m.   Sr. Youth Fellowship

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,and Barbara Whisenhunt.

ACOLYTES  Aug. 23   Emily Cox and Lexi Smith

USHERS   Aug. 23   Tom Watso,  Brad Banner, Jay Campbell,  Obie Coker

Nursery Schedule Aug. 23    Robbie Hicks

Events Coming Up

Sept 1 Methodist Women

Sept 2 Prayer Warriors 10am

Sept 2 Chancel Choir 6pm

Sept 2 Agape Handbells 7:15pm

August 9th, 2009 Bulletin

First United Methodist Church
August 9, 2009 10th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Delbert Dearing

*SONG OF PRAISE
“Victory in Jesus” UMH #370 (vs 1,3)

Vs. 1: I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, how he gave his life on Calvary to save a wretch like me; I heard about his groaning, of his precious blood’s atoning, then I repented of my sins and won the victory.

Refrain: O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood; he loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due him; he plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.

Vs. 3: I heard a-bout a mansion he has built for me in glory, and I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea; about the angels singing and the old redemption story, and some sweet day I’ll sing up there the song of victory.
Repeat Refrain

THE SCRIPTURE READING Brad Banner Psalm 23

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” UMH #127 (vs 1,3)

Vs. 1: Guide me, O thou great Je-ho-vah, pil-grim through this bar-ren land. I am weak, but thou art might-y; hold me with thy power-ful hand. Bread of heav-en, feed me till I want no more; feed me till I want no more.

Vs 3: When I tread the verge of Jor-dan, bid my anx-ious fears sub-side; death of death and hell’s de-struc-tion, land me safe on Ca-naan’s side. Songs of prais-es, songs of prais-es, I will ev-er give to thee; I will ev-er give to thee.

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 Brad Banner

*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

“Jesus Loves Me” UMH #191 (vs 1,3)

As we are singing we invite all children to come forward for Children’s time with Mac Sipe

Vs 1: Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Je-us loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Vs 3: Jesus loves me still to-day, walking with me on my way, wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live.
Repeat Refrain

*SONG OF PRAISE

All children, 3 yr. old – 5th grade, who voluntarily desire to attend Children’s Church are invited to go with Donna Carter

“You are My All in All” (vs 1,2)

Vs. 1: You are my strength when I am weak; You are the trea-sure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seek-ing You as a pre-cious jewel; Lord, to give up, I’d be a fool. You are my all in all.

Refrain: Je-sus, Lamb of God, Wor-thy is Your name. Je-sus, Lamb of God, Wor-thy is Your name.

Vs 2: Tak-ing my sin, my cross, my shame; Ris-ing a-gain, I bless Your name. You are my all in all. When I fall down You pick me up; When I am dry you fill my cup. You are my all in all.
Repeat Refrain

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Brad Banner

Affirmation from 1 Timonthy UMH #889

Leader: There is one God and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus, who came as a ransom for all to whom we testify.

ALL: This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, and was manifested in the flesh, vindicated n the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. Amen

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“Seek Ye First” UMH #405 (vs 1,2)

Vs 1: Seek ye first the king-dom of God and his righ-teous-ness, and all these things shall be add-ed un-to you. Al-le-lu, al-le-lu-ia!

Vs 2: Ask, and it shall be giv-en un-to you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and the door shall be o-pened un-to you. Al-le-lu, al-le-lu-ia!

“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

MESSAGE

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“Blessed Assurance” UMH #369 (vs 1,3)

Vs. 1: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a fore-taste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.

Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Sav-ior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

Vs. 3: Perfect submission, all is at rest; I in my Savior am happy and blest, watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love.
Repeat Refrain

*BENEDICTION

*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 foun-tain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Je-sus as we trav-el this sod, for I’m part of the fam-ily, the fam-ily of God.

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Attendance Sunday Aug. 2 .…… 98

Children’s Time Sunday Aug. ………………..
Offering Received Sunday Aug. 2……… $2585.35

Sunday Aug. 9
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
6:00 p.m. Jr Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m. Sr.Youth Fellowship

Monday Aug. 10
9-2 Marvelous Monday (Jump Around)

Wed. Aug. 12
6:30 p.m. Visitation Training
6:00 p.m Jr.Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m. Sr. Youth Fellowship

Saturday Aug 15
2pm-??? Block Party
5:00 p.m. Hamburger Supper
5:30p.m. Legacy

Sunday Aug 16
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship Legacy to Perform
3:00 p.m. Children & Youth SS Teachers Meet
4:00 p.m. Lay Leadership Comm
5:00 p.m. Trustees Comm
6:00 p.m. PPRC Comm
7:00 p.m. Finance Comm

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, & Barbara Whisenhunt.

ACOLYTES Aug. 9 Trubi Borrego and Shyann Gorby

USHERS Aug. 9 Tom Watson Ronnie Doan Darryl Schriver Mac Sipe

Nursery Schedule Aug. 9 Stacy Cullins

Events Coming Up

Aug. 17 New Men’s Group Supper 6:00 p.m.
Aug. 19 Prayer Warriors 10 a.m.
Aug. 19 Chancel Choir 6:00 p.m.
Aug. 19 Ad Council 7:15 p.m.

August 2, 2009 Bulletin

First United Methodist Church

August 2, 2009       9th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARTION FOR WORSHIP     Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS   Horace Abbott

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Majesty, Worship His Majesty”  UMH #176

Maj-es-ty, wor-ship his maj-es-ty; un-to Jesus be all glo-ry, hon-or, and praise.  Maj-es-ty, king-dom au-thor-i-ty, flow from his throne un-to his own; his an-them raise.  So ex-alt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.  Mag-ni-fy, come glo-ri-fy Christ Jesus, the King.  Maj-es-ty, wor-ship his maj-es-ty, Je-sus who died, now glo-ri-fied, King of all kings.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

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.

MESSAGE IN MUSIC                                                    Dr. Jim Hendricks

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“For a Thousand Tongues”   UMH # 57  (vs 1,2,3,7)

Vs. 1:  O for a thou-sand tongues to sing my great Re-deem-er’s praise, the glo-ries of my God and King, the tri-umphs of his grace!

Vs. 2:  My gra-cious Mas-ter and my God, as-sist me to pro-claim, to spread through all the earth a-broad the hon-ors of thy name.

Vs. 3:  Je-sus!  The name that charms our fears, that abids our sor-rows cease; ‘tis mu-sic in the sin-ner’s ears, ‘tis life, and health, and peace.

Vs. 7:  In Christ, your head, you then shall know, shall feel your sins for-given; an-tic-i-pate your heaven be-low, and own that love is heaven.

*BENEDICTION

*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 foun-tain, cleansed by His blood!  Joint heirs with Je-sus as we trav-el this sod, for I’m part of the fam-ily, the fam-ily of God.

*POSTLUDE  Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday  August 2

9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School                                  10:50a.m. Morning Worship    Jim Hendricks Ministries

Noon      Sunday Luncheon

6:00p.m.  Jr Youth Fellowship

7:00p.m.  Sr.Youth Fellowship

Monday August 3

9-2      Marvelous Monday (putt putt & pizza)

Tuesday August 4

11:15am  Methodist Women’s Luncheon

Wed.  August 5

6:00p.m  Jr.Youth Fellowship

7:00p.m. Sr. Youth Fellowship

Monday August  10

9-2    Marvelous Monday(Jump Around)

Saturday August 15

2 pm  Block Party

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,  Don Duke, Kathy Seymore,  Sally Gamble,   Ruby Sipe, Keith Beasley,  Candace Dempsey, J.B. May, Brandon Wade, & Barbara Whisenhunt

Note:  Effective August 1, 2009:  If you would like for your name to be added/removed from our prayer list it is important that you, or a family member, contact the church office.  Due to privacy laws we will no longer be able to print information without that person(s) personal request.  We will be unable to print name(s) called into the church office by someone other than that individual (or) his/her family.  We will print each request 3 times unless you state otherwise

USHERS:  Tom Watson   Ronny Doan   Mac Sipe   Darryl Schriver

First United Methodist Church

August 2, 2009       9th Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARTION FOR WORSHIP     Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS   Horace Abbott

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Majesty, Worship His Majesty”  UMH #176

Maj-es-ty, wor-ship his maj-es-ty; un-to Jesus be all glo-ry, hon-or, and praise.  Maj-es-ty, king-dom au-thor-i-ty, flow from his throne un-to his own; his an-them raise.  So ex-alt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.  Mag-ni-fy, come glo-ri-fy Christ Jesus, the King.  Maj-es-ty, wor-ship his maj-es-ty, Je-sus who died, now glo-ri-fied, King of all kings.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

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.

MESSAGE IN MUSIC     Dr. Jim Hendricks

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“For a Thousand Tongues”   UMH # 57  (vs 1,2,3,7)

Vs. 1:  O for a thou-sand tongues to sing my great Re-deem-er’s praise, the glo-ries of my God and King, the tri-umphs of his grace!

Vs. 2:  My gra-cious Mas-ter and my God, as-sist me to pro-claim, to spread through all the earth a-broad the hon-ors of thy name.

Vs. 3:  Je-sus!  The name that charms our fears, that abids our sor-rows cease; ‘tis mu-sic in the sin-ner’s ears, ‘tis life, and health, and peace.

Vs. 7:  In Christ, your head, you then shall know, shall feel your sins for-given; an-tic-i-pate your heaven be-low, and own that love is heaven.

*BENEDICTION

*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 foun-tain, cleansed by His blood!  Joint heirs with Je-sus as we trav-el this sod, for I’m part of the fam-ily, the fam-ily of God.

*POSTLUDE  Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday  August 2

9:30 a.m. Prayer Time

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:50a.m. Morning Worship Jim Hendricks Ministries

Noon      Sunday Luncheon

6:00p.m.  Jr Youth Fellowship

7:00p.m.  Sr.Youth Fellowship

Monday August 3

9-2      Marvelous Monday (putt putt & pizza)

Tuesday August 4

11:15am  Methodist Women’s Luncheon

Wed.  August 5

6:00p.m  Jr.Youth Fellowship

7:00p.m. Sr. Youth Fellowship

Monday August  10

9-2    Marvelous Monday(Jump Around)

Saturday August 15

2 pm  Block Party

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,  Don Duke, Kathy Seymore,  Sally Gamble,   Ruby Sipe, Keith Beasley,  Candace Dempsey, J.B. May, Brandon Wade, & Barbara Whisenhunt

Note:  Effective August 1, 2009:  If you would like for your name to be added/removed from our prayer list it is important that you, or a family member, contact the church office.  Due to privacy laws we will no longer be able to print information without that person(s) personal request.  We will be unable to print name(s) called into the church office by someone other than that individual (or) his/her family.  We will print each request 3 times unless you state otherwise

USHERS:  Tom Watson   Ronny Doan   Mac Sipe   Darryl Schriver

July 26, 2009 Bulletin

First United Methodist Church

July 26, 2009                                 8th  Sunday after Pentecost

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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP                 Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                  Horace Abbott
 

*SONG OF PRAISE

“My Hope is Built”  UMH #368 (vs 1,2,4)

Vs 1:  My hope is built on noth-ing less than Je-sus’ blood and righ-teous-ness.  I dare not trust the sweet-est frame, but whol-ly lean on Je-sus’ name. 

Refrain:  On Christ the sol-id rock I stand, all oth-er ground is sink-ing sand; all oth-er ground is sink-ing sand.

Vs 2:  When dark-ness veils his love-ly face, I rest on his un-chang-ing grace.  In ev-ery high and storm-y gale, my an-chor holds with-in the veil.

Repeat Refrain

Vs 4:  When he shall come with trum-pet sound, O may I then in him be found!  Dressed in his righ-teous-ness a-lone, fault-less to stand be-fore the throne!

Repeat Refrain

THE SCRIPTURE READING     Delbert Dearing Psalm 14

 

*SONG OF PRAISE                         

“How Firm a Foundation:  UMH #529 (vs 1,2,4)

Vs. 1:  How firm a foun-da-tion, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his ex-cel-lent word!  What more can he say than to you he hath said, to you who for ref-uge to Je-sus have fled?

Vs2:  “Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dis-mayed, for I am thy God and will still give thee aid; I’ll strength-en and help thee, and cause thee to stand up-held by my high-teous, om-nii-po-tent hand.
 
Vs. 4:  “When through fi-ery tri-als thy path-ways shall lie, my grace, all-suf-fi-cient, shall be thy sup-ply; the flame shall not hurt thee; I on-ly de-sign thy dross to con-sume, and thy gold to re-fine.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

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

“Great is the Lord” (vs 1)

As we are singing we invite all children to come forward for Children’s time with Brad Banner

Vs 1:  Great is the Lord; He is ho-ly and just.  By His pow-er we trust in His love.  Great is the Lord; He is faith-ful and true.  By His mer-cy He proves He is Love.  Great is the Lord and wor-thy of glo-ry!  Great is the Lord and wor-thy of praise!  Great is the Lord!  Now lift up your voice; now lift up your voice:  Great  is the Lord!    Great  is the Lord!

*SONG OF PRAISE

3 yr. old – 5th graders, who voluntarily desire to attend Children’s Church, are invited to go with Donna Carter

“My Life Is in You, Lord” 

My life is in You, Lord; my strength is in You, Lord; my hope is in You, Lord; in You, it’s in You.  My life is in You, Lord; my strength is in You, Lord; my hope is in You, Lord; in You, it’s in You.  I will praise You with all of my life, I will praise You with all of my strength, With all of my life, with all of my strength.  All of my hope is in You. My life is in You, Lord; my strength is in You, Lord; my hope is in You, Lord; in You, it’s in You.  My life is in You, Lord; my strength is in You, Lord; my hope is in You, Lord; in You, it’s in You, in You.

 

 

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH      Delbert Dearing

A Statement of Faith  UMH #883

We are not alone, we live in God’s world.  We believe in God:  who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.  We trust in God.  We are called to be the church:  to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope.  In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us.  We are not alone.  Thanks be to God.  Amen.

 

 

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“Surely the Presence of the Lord”  UMH #328
Sure-ly the pres-ence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his might-y pow-er and his grace.  I can hear the brush of an-gels’ wings, I see glo-ry on each face; sure-ly the pres-ence of the Lord is in this place.  Repeat

“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 John 6:1-21

 
MESSAGE                                                                
“Fear Not”

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“Be Still, My Soul”  UMH #534 (us 1,3) 

Vs. 1:  Be still, my soul:  the Lord is on your side.  Bear pa-tient-ly the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to or-der and pro-vide; in ev-ery change God faith-ful will re-main.  Be still, my soul:  your best, your heaven-ly friend through thorn-y ways leads to a joy-ful end.
 
Vs. 3:  Be still, my soul:  the hour is has-tening on when we shall be for-ev-er with the Lord, when dis-ap-point-ment, grief, and fear are gone, sor-row for-got, love’s pur-est joys re-stored.  Be still, my soul:  when change and tears are past, all safe and bless-ed we shall meet at last.
 

*BENEDICTION                                

*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 foun-tain, cleansed by His blood!  Joint heirs with Je-sus as we trav-el this sod, for I’m part of the fam-ily, the fam-ily of God.
 

*POSTLUDE    Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

*CCLI #2480835
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

Attendance Sunday July 19  .………………………..     74

Children’s Time Sunday July 19 ………………..      

Offering Received Sunday July 19………   $3827.10

                           

Sunday  July 26             
9:30 a.m.           Prayer Time
9:45 a.m.           Sunday School                                                    
10:50 a.m.          Morning Worship                                                       
6:00 p.m.           Jr Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m.           Sr.Youth Fellowship
 

Monday July 27             
9-2      Marvelous Monday (skating & bowling)

Wed.  July  29             
6:00 p.m   Jr.Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m.  Sr. Youth Fellowship

Saturday Aug. 1             
7:00 a.m.        Men’s Breakfast

Sunday Aug. 2       
10:50 a.m.      Morning Worship     Jim Hendricks Ministries
Noon            Sunday Luncheon

Monday Aug. 3    
9-2       Marvelous Monday (Putt-Putt)

Tuesday Aug. 4  Methodist Women’s Luncheon

 

Monday Aug. 10             
9-2      Marvelous Monday (Jump Around)

Saturday Aug 15
Block Party

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:  Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert  Nichols,  Bo & Amanda McInroe, Jerry Sabastian, and Scott Williams.

For:  Dan  Allen,  Don Duke,   Dwayne Pack,  Terry Morton,  Dorothea Bishop,  Edna Hill,  Debbie Williams, Kathy Seymore,  Sally Gamble,  Barry Scott, Ruby Sipe, Violet Hammond, Keith Beasley,  Candace Dempsey,  J. B. May,  Sara Brenemn,  Maureen Cadjew,  Matt McCleskey,   Brandon Wade,  Barbara Whisenhunt, Anita Wilson, Trinity Tumlinson,   and Henry McBrayer.

ACOLYTES  July 26    Trubi Borrego   and   Shyann Gorby 

USHERS   July 26  Tom Watson  Tony Medauer  Ernie Piske  Gary Shipman       

Nursery Schedule July 26       Misti Dearing

         Thank you to all who helped Monday in cleaning our church.  A special thanks to Kyler Long, Josh Bean, and Connor Gorby.

July 19th, 2009 Bulletin

First United Methodist Church
July 19, 2009                                 7th  Sunday after Pentecost
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP    Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS     Horace Abbott

*SONG OF PRAISE
“Come, Now is the Time to Worship”
Refrain:  Come, now is the time to wor-ship.  Come, now is the time to give your heart.  Come, just as you are to wor-ship. Come, just as you are be-fore your God.  Come. 

Vs. 1:  One day, ev-‘ry tongue will con-fess You are God.  One day, ev-‘ry knee will bow.  Still, the great-est  trea-sure  re-mains for those who glad-ly choose you now.
Repeat Refrain

THE SCRIPTURE READING               Delbert Dearing
Ephesians 3:14-21

*SONG OF PRAISE                    Horace & Mary Abbott

“Go Light Your World
Vs. 1:  There is a can-dle in ev-‘ry soul,__ Some burn-ing bright-ly, some dark and cold.__ There is a Spir-it who brings a fire,__ Ig-nites a can-dle and makes His home.

Refrain:  Car-ry your can-dle, run to the dark-ness, Seek out the hope-less, con-fused and torn.  Hold out your can-dle for all to see it, Take your can-dle, and go light your world!__ Take your can-dle, and go light your world.

Vs. 3:  We are a fam-‘ly whose hearts are blaz-ing.  Let’s raise our can-dles light up the sky!__ Pray to our Fath-er in the name of Je-sus; Make us a bea-con in dark-est times.
Repeat Refrain
JOYS AND CONCERNS

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

“This Little Light of Mine” UMH #585

As we are singing we invite all children to come forward for Children’s time with Horace Abbott
Vs 1:  This lit-tle light of mine, I’m goin’-a let it shine, this lit-tle light of mine, I’m goin’-a let it shine; this lit-tle light of mine, I’m goin’-a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Vs 2:  Eve-ry-where I go, I’m goin’-a let it shine,  Eve-ry-where I  go, I’m goin’-a let it shine; Eve-ry-where I go, I’m goin’-a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

*SONG OF PRAISE

All children, 3 yr. od – 5th grade, who voluntarily desire to attend Children’s Church are invited to go with Donna Carter

“Shine, Jesus Shine”  (vs 1,3)

Vs 1:  Lord, the light of Your love is shin – ing, In the midst of the dark – ness  shin – ing;  Je – sus, Light of the world, shine up-on us, Set us free by the truth You now bring  us; Shine on me. Shine on me.
Refrain:   Shine, Je-sus, shine, fill this land with the Fa-ther’s glo-ry;  Blaze, Spir-it, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, riv-er, flow, flood the na – tions with grace and mer-cy:  Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.

Vs 3:  As we gaze on Your king – ly bright – ness, So our fac – es dis-play Your like – ness, Ev – er chang – ing from glo – ry to glo – ry; Mir – rored here, may our lives tell Your sto –ry; Shine on me. Shine on me.
  Repeat Refrain
*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH      Delbert Dearing

The Apostles’ Creed  UMH #881

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
*SONGS OF PRAISE

“Your Love Compels Me”

Your love com-pels 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.

“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
2nd Timothy 4:1-5 & Luke 5:1-10

MESSAGE            
“Rethink Church”

*HYMN OF INVITATION
“Go Light Your World” 

Vs. 1:  There is a can-dle in ev-‘ry soul,__ Some burn-ing bright-ly, some dark and cold.__ There is a Spir-it who brings a fire,__ Ig-nites a can-dle and makes His home.

Refrain:  Car-ry your can-dle, run to the dark-ness, Seek out the hope-less, con-fused and torn.  Hold out your can-dle for all to see it, Take your can-dle, and go light your world!__ Take your can-dle, and go light your world.

Vs. 3:  We are a fam-‘ly whose hearts are blaz-ing.  Let’s raise our can-dles light up the sky!__ Pray to our Fath-er in the name of Je-sus; Make us a bea-con in dark-est times.
Repeat Refrain

*BENEDICTION         

*DISMISSAL

“We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”  UMH #569 (vs1)

Vs 1:  We’ve a sto-ry to tell to the na-tions, that shall turn their hearts to the right, a sto-ry of truth and mer-cy, a sto-ry of peace and light, a sto-ry of peace and light.

Refrain:  For the dark-ness shall turn to dawn-ing, and the dawn-ing to noon-day bright; and Christ’s great king-dom shall come on earth, the king-dom of love and light.
*POSTLUDE        Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Attendance Sunday July 12  .………………………..     74
Children’s Time Sunday July 12 ………………..      
Offering Received Sunday July 12………   $2240.25
                           
Sunday  July 19 
9:30 a.m.            Prayer Time
                             
9:45 a.m.           Sunday School                      
                           
10:50 a.m.   Morning Worship

6:00 p.m.  Jr Youth Fellowship
           
7:00 p.m.  Sr.Youth Fellowship

Monday July 20 

9:00 a.m.  Church workday
    
9-2        Marvelous Monday  (water slide)

Wed.  July  22 

6:00 p.m   Jr.Youth Fellowship
                            
7:00 p.m.  Sr. Youth Fellowship

Monday July 27 

9-2       Marvelous Monday  (skating & bowling)

Saturday Aug. 1 

7:00 a.m.        Men’s Breakfast

Sunday Aug. 2       
10:50 a.m.   Morning Worship      Jim Hendricks Ministries

Monday Aug. 3 
9-2 Marvelous Monday (Putt-Putt)

Tuesday Aug. 4  

Methodist Women’s Luncheon

 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:  Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert  Nichols,  Bo & Amanda McInroe, Jerry Sabastian, and Scott Williams.

For:  Dan  Allen,  Don Duke,   Dwayne Pack,  Terry Morton,  Dorothea Bishop,  Edna Hill,  Debbie Williams, Kathy Seymore,  Sally Gamble,  Barry Scott, Ruby Sipe, Violet Hammond, Keith Beasley,  Candace Dempsey,  J. B. May,  Sara Brenemn,  Maureen Cadjew,  Matt McCleskey,   Brandon Wade,  Barbara Whisenhunt, Anita Wilson, and Henry McBrayer.

ACOLYTES  July 19   Amanda Farmer and Emily Cox

USHERS   July 19   Tom Watson Tony Medauer Ernie Piske                      Gary Shipman
            

Nursery Schedule July 19        Lillian Jones

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

_________________________________________________

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