July 12th, 2009 Bulletin

First United Methodist Church

July 12, 2009                                 6th  Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP                 Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                Horace Abbott

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Victory in Jesus”  UMH #370  (vs 1,3)

Vs. 1:  I heard an old, old sto-ry, how a Sav-ior came from glo-ry, how he gave his life on Cal-va-ry to save a wretch like me; I heard a-bout his groan-ing, of his pre-cious blood’s a-ton-ing, then I re-pent-ed of my sins and won the vic-to-ry.

Refrain:  O vic-to-ry in Je-sus, my Sav-ior for-ev-er!  He sought me and bought me with his re-deem-ing blood; he loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due him; he plunged me to vic-to-ry be-neath the cleans-ing flood.

Vs. 3:  I heard a-bout a man-sion he has built for me in glo-ry, and I heard a-bout the streets of gold be-yond the crys-tal sea; a-bout the an-gels sing-ing and the old re-demp-tion sto-ry, and some  sweet day I’ll sing up there the song of vic-to-ry.

Repeat Refrain

*WORDS OF PRAISE                                   Delbert Dearing

adapted from Ephesians 1:15-23

Leader:  Rejoice, for Christ reigns!  The Lord is sovereign over all the powers of the earth.

People:  God raised Jesus from the dead; Jesus is seated in the heavens, above all rule, above all authority, above all power, above all dominion.

Leader:  Far above every name, in this and every age.  God has put all things under Christ’s feet and made him the head.

People::  Jesus Christ is head of the church; let us give thanks without ceasing!

Leader:  Let us worship God in a spirit of wisdom and hope; let God’s revelation be visible all around us.

All:  Let us come to know Christ more deeply in our worship, Christ, who reigns forever!  Alleluia!

THE SCRIPTURE READING                     Delbert Dearing

Psalm 24

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Lift Up Your Heads…” UMH #213 (vs.1,4)

Vs. 1:  Lift up your heads, ye might-y gates; be-hold, the King of glo-ry waits; the King of kings is draw-ing near; the Sav-ior of the world is here!

Vs. 4:  Thy Ho-ly Spi-rit lead us on un-til our glo-rious goal is won; e-ter-nal praise, e-ter-nal fame be of-fered, Sav-ior, to thy name!

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

“We Have come into His House”

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

We have come in-to His house and gath-ered in His name to wor-ship Him.  We have come in-to His house and gath-ered in His name to wor-ship Him.  We have come in-to His house and gath-ered in His name to wor-ship Christ the Lord.   Wor-ship Him,  Christ, the Lord.

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Blessed Assurance”  UMH 369 (vs1,3)

Vs 1:  Bless-ed as-ur-ance, Je-sus is mine!  O what a fore-taste of glo-ry di-vine!  Heir of sal-va-tion,pur-chase of God, born of his Spir-it, washed in his blood.

Refrain:  This is my sto-ry, this is my song, prais-ing my Sav-ior all the day long; this is my sto-ry, this is my song, prais-ing my Sav-ior all the day long.

Vs 3:  Per-fect sub-mis-sion, all is at rest; I in my Sav-ior am hap-py and blest, watch-ing and wait-ing, look-ing a-bove, filled with his good-ness, lost in his love.

Repeat Refrain

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH      Delbert Dearing

The Apostles’ Creed  UMH #881

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“Holy, Holy” (vs1,4)

Vs 1:   Holy, holy–holy, holy—Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty; And we lift our hearts before You as a token of our love, Holy, holy—holy, holy.

Vs. 4:  Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit—Come and fill our hearts a-new, Holy Spirit; And we lift our voice before You as a token of our love, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit.

“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

Ephesians 1:1-14

MESSAGE                                                                 Horace Abbott

“The Will of God”

THE INVITATION TO 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

“It is Well with My Soul”  UMH#377 (vs 1,2,4)

*BENEDICTION

*DISMISSAL

“My Tribute”   UMH#99

To God be the glo-ry, to God be the glo-ry, to God be the glo-ry for the things he has done.  With his blood he has saved me; with his power he has raised me; to God be the glo-ry for the things he has done.

*POSTLUDE                                               Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Attendance Sunday July 5    .………………………..     35

Children’s Time Sunday July 5 ………………..

Offering Received Sunday July 5 ………    $1582.99

Sunday  July 12              9:30 a.m.            Prayer Time

9:45 a.m.           Sunday School

10:50 a.m.                Morning Worship

Noon                       2ndSunday Lucheon

6:00 p.m.  Jr Youth Fellowship

7:00 p.m.  Sr.Youth Fellowship

Wed.  July 15              9:00-12:00                                     VBS

6:00 p.m   Jr.YouthFellowship

7:00 p.m.  Sr. Youth Fellowship

7:00 p.m.                         AD Council

Thurs. July 16              9:00-12:00                                     VBS

Friday July 17              9:00-12:00                                     VBS

Sunday July 19              10:50 p.m.      Rethink Church

Plan to attend–DON’T MISS OUT!

Monday July 20              9:00 a.m.                 Church workday

9-2                       Marvelous Monday

(water slide)

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.

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ACOLYTES  July 12                   Jacob Dearing  and   Jake Schriver

USHERS   July 12                   Tom Watson      Adam Bloodworth

Jeremy Tipton          Matt Dearing

First United Methodist Church

July 12, 2009                                 6th  Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP                 Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                Horace Abbott

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Victory in Jesus”  UMH #370  (vs 1,3)

Vs. 1:  I heard an old, old sto-ry, how a Sav-ior came from glo-ry, how he gave his life on Cal-va-ry to save a wretch like me; I heard a-bout his groan-ing, of his pre-cious blood’s a-ton-ing, then I re-pent-ed of my sins and won the vic-to-ry.

Refrain:  O vic-to-ry in Je-sus, my Sav-ior for-ev-er!  He sought me and bought me with his re-deem-ing blood; he loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due him; he plunged me to vic-to-ry be-neath the cleans-ing flood.

Vs. 3:  I heard a-bout a man-sion he has built for me in glo-ry, and I heard a-bout the streets of gold be-yond the crys-tal sea; a-bout the an-gels sing-ing and the old re-demp-tion sto-ry, and some  sweet day I’ll sing up there the song of vic-to-ry.

Repeat Refrain

*WORDS OF PRAISE                                   Delbert Dearing

adapted from Ephesians 1:15-23

Leader:  Rejoice, for Christ reigns!  The Lord is sovereign over all the powers of the earth.

People:  God raised Jesus from the dead; Jesus is seated in the heavens, above all rule, above all authority, above all power, above all dominion.

Leader:  Far above every name, in this and every age.  God has put all things under Christ’s feet and made him the head.

People::  Jesus Christ is head of the church; let us give thanks without ceasing!

Leader:  Let us worship God in a spirit of wisdom and hope; let God’s revelation be visible all around us.

All:  Let us come to know Christ more deeply in our worship, Christ, who reigns forever!  Alleluia!

THE SCRIPTURE READING                     Delbert Dearing

Psalm 24

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Lift Up Your Heads…” UMH #213 (vs.1,4)

Vs. 1:  Lift up your heads, ye might-y gates; be-hold, the King of glo-ry waits; the King of kings is draw-ing near; the Sav-ior of the world is here!

Vs. 4:  Thy Ho-ly Spi-rit lead us on un-til our glo-rious goal is won; e-ter-nal praise, e-ter-nal fame be of-fered, Sav-ior, to thy name!

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

“We Have come into His House”

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

We have come in-to His house and gath-ered in His name to wor-ship Him.  We have come in-to His house and gath-ered in His name to wor-ship Him.  We have come in-to His house and gath-ered in His name to wor-ship Christ the Lord.   Wor-ship Him,  Christ, the Lord.

*SONG OF PRAISE

“Blessed Assurance”  UMH 369 (vs1,3)

Vs 1:  Bless-ed as-ur-ance, Je-sus is mine!  O what a fore-taste of glo-ry di-vine!  Heir of sal-va-tion,pur-chase of God, born of his Spir-it, washed in his blood.

Refrain:  This is my sto-ry, this is my song, prais-ing my Sav-ior all the day long; this is my sto-ry, this is my song, prais-ing my Sav-ior all the day long.

Vs 3:  Per-fect sub-mis-sion, all is at rest; I in my Sav-ior am hap-py and blest, watch-ing and wait-ing, look-ing a-bove, filled with his good-ness, lost in his love.

Repeat Refrain

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH      Delbert Dearing

The Apostles’ Creed  UMH #881

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“Holy, Holy” (vs1,4)

Vs 1:   Holy, holy–holy, holy—Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty; And we lift our hearts before You as a token of our love, Holy, holy—holy, holy.

Vs. 4:  Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit—Come and fill our hearts a-new, Holy Spirit; And we lift our voice before You as a token of our love, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit.

“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

Ephesians 1:1-14

MESSAGE                                                                 Horace Abbott

“The Will of God”

THE INVITATION TO 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

“It is Well with My Soul”  UMH#377 (vs 1,2,4)

*BENEDICTION

DISMISSAL

“My Tribute”   UMH#99

To God be the glo-ry, to God be the glo-ry, to God be the glo-ry for the things he has done.  With his blood he has saved me; with his power he has raised me; to God be the glo-ry for the things he has done.

*POSTLUDE                                               Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Attendance Sunday July 5    .………………………..     35

Children’s Time Sunday July 5 ………………..

Offering Received Sunday July 5 ………    $1582.99

Sunday  July 12

9:30 a.m.            Prayer Time

9:45 a.m.            Sunday School

10:50 a.m.        Morning Worship

Noon                   2nd Sunday Lucheon

6:00 p.m.        Jr Youth Fellowship

7:00 p.m.        Sr.Youth Fellowship

Wed.  July 15

9:00-12:00      VBS

6:00 p.m          Jr.YouthFellowship

7:00 p.m.         Sr. Youth Fellowship

7:00 p.m.         Administrative Council

Thurs. July 16

9:00-12:00        VBS

Friday July 17

9:00-12:00      VBS

Sunday July 19

10:50 p.m.      Rethink Church          Plan to attend–DON’T MISS OUT!

Monday July 20

9:00 a.m.          Church workday

9-2                       Marvelous Monday   (water slide)

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 12                   Jacob Dearing  and   Jake Schriver

USHERS   July 12                   Tom Watson      Adam Bloodworth

Jeremy Tipton          Matt Dearing

July 5th, 2009 Bulletin

First United Methodist Church

July 5, 2009                                   5th  Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Delbert Dearing

*SONG OF PRAISE

“America the Beautiful”  UMH #696 (vs 1,2,3)

Vs. 1:  O beau-ti-ful for spa-cious skies, for am-ber waves of grain; for pur-ple moun-tain maj-es-ties a-bove the fruit-ed plain!  A-mer-i-ca!  A-mer-i-ca!  God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with broth-er-hood from sea to shin-ing sea.

Vs. 2:  O beau-ti-ful for he-ores proved the lib-er-at-ing strife, who more than self their coun-try loved, and mer-cy more than life!  A-mer-i-ca!  A-mer-i-ca!  May God thy gold re-fine, till all suc-cess be no-ble-ness, and ev-ery gain di-vine.

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Vs. 3:  O beau-ti-ful for pa-triot dream that sees be-yond the years thine al-a-bas-ter cit-ies gleam, un-dimmed by hu-man tears!  A-mer-i-ca!  A-mer-i-ca!  God mend thine ev-ery flaw, con-firm thy soul in self-con-trol, thy lib-er-ty  in law.

*WORDS OF PRAISE                                   Delbert Dearing

Leader:  The love of God is more splendid than purple mountain majesties.

People:  God’s word of grace fills the spacious skies.

Leader:  The amber waves of grain remind us of God’s abundant care.

People:  Above the fruited plain is God’s eternal joy in anyone who turns from sin and follows the path of truth.

Leader:  In every  nation, in every heart, God is working for good.

All:  Let our songs rise, and let God’s praise be heard from sea to shining sea.

THE SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing

Deuteronomy 10:12-22

*SONG OF PRAISE

“My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” UMH #697 (vs.1,3,4)

Vs. 1:  My coun-try, ‘tis of thee, sweet land of lib-er-ty, of thee I sing; land where my fa-thers died, land of the pil-grims’ pride, from ev-ery moun-tain-side let free-dom ring!

Vs. 3:  Let mu-sic swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet free-dom’s song; let mor-tal tongues a-wake; let all that breathe par-take; let rocks their si-lence break, the sound pro-long.

Vs. 4:  Our fa-thers’ God, to thee, au-thor of lib-er-ty, to thee we sing; long may our land be bright with free-dom’s ho-ly light; pro-tect us by thy might, great God, our King.

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.

GOSPEL JUKE BOX

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

“Our God Reigns”

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

How love-ly on the moun-tains are the feet of them  who bring good news,   good___ news.___ An-nounc-ing peace, pro- claim-ing news of hap-pi-ness;____ Our God reigns;___ our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“We Bow Down”

Vs 1:  You are Lord of cre-a-tion and Lord of my life, Lord of the land__ and the_ sea___  You were Lord of the heav-en be-fore there was_ time, And Lord of all_ lords You will be!

Chorus:  We  bow _ down and we wor-ship You, __ Lord.   We  bow _down and we wor-ship You, __ Lord.   We  bow_  down and we wor-ship You, __ Lord.  Lord of all_ lords You will 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

Revelation 14:6-13

MESSAGE Horace Abbott

“Let’s Celebrate”

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”  UMH#717 (vs 1,2,5)

Vs. 1:  Mine eyes have seen the glo-ry of the coming of the Lord; he is tram-pling out the vin-tage where the grapes of wrath are stored; he hath loosed the fate-ful light-ning of his ter-ri-ble swift sword; his truth is march-ing on..

Chorus:  Glo-ry, glo-ry, hal-le-lu-jah!  Glo-ry, glo-ry, hal-le-lu-jah!  Glo-ry, glo-ry, hal-le-lu-jah!  His truth is march-ing on.

Vs. 2:  I have seen him in the watch-fires of a hun-dred cir-cling camps, they have build-ed him an al-tar in the eve-ning dews and damps; I can read his righ-teous sen-tence by the dim and flar-ing lamps; his day is march-ing on.

Repeat Chorus

Vs. 5:  He is com-ing like the glo-ry of the morn-ing on the wave, he is wis-dom to the might-y, he is hon-or to the brave; so the world shall be his foot-stool, and the soul of wrong his slave.  Our God is march-ing on.

Repeat Chorus

*BENEDICTION Delbert Dearing

*DISMISSAL

“God Bless America”

God Bless A-mer-i-ca__ Land that I love__ Stand be-side her__ and guide her__ Thru the night with a light from a-bove__ From the moun-tains__ to the prai-ries__ To the o-ceans__ white with foam___ God Bless A-mer-i-ca__My home sweet home__ God Bless A-mer-i-ca__ My home sweet home.

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Attendance Sunday June 28 .………………………..     53

Children’s Time Sunday June 28………………..

Offering Received Sunday June 28 ………  $1115.00

Sunday  July 5 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

Wed.  July 8 6:00 p.m   Jr.YouthFellowship

7:00 p.m.  Sr. Youth Fellowship

Sunday July 12 noon         2nd Sunday Luncheon

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ACOLYTES  July 5    Parker Doan     and     Clay Cox

USHERS   July 5 Tom Watson, Del Van Cox, Corky Cox,    Brack Jones

Nursery Schedule July 5        Sharon Medauer

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,  and Henry McBrayer.

First United Methodist Church

July 5, 2009                                   5th  Sunday after Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Delbert Dearing

*SONG OF PRAISE

“America the Beautiful”  UMH #696 (vs 1,2,3)

Vs. 1:  O beau-ti-ful for spa-cious skies, for am-ber waves of grain; for pur-ple moun-tain maj-es-ties a-bove the fruit-ed plain!  A-mer-i-ca!  A-mer-i-ca!  God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with broth-er-hood from sea to shin-ing sea.

Vs. 2:  O beau-ti-ful for he-ores proved the lib-er-at-ing strife, who more than self their coun-try loved, and mer-cy more than life!  A-mer-i-ca!  A-mer-i-ca!  May God thy gold re-fine, till all suc-cess be no-ble-ness, and ev-ery gain di-vine.

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Vs. 3:  O beau-ti-ful for pa-triot dream that sees be-yond the years thine al-a-bas-ter cit-ies gleam, un-dimmed by hu-man tears!  A-mer-i-ca!  A-mer-i-ca!  God mend thine ev-ery flaw, con-firm thy soul in self-con-trol, thy lib-er-ty  in law.

*WORDS OF PRAISE                                   Delbert Dearing

Leader:  The love of God is more splendid than purple mountain majesties.

People:  God’s word of grace fills the spacious skies.

Leader:  The amber waves of grain remind us of God’s abundant care.

People:  Above the fruited plain is God’s eternal joy in anyone who turns from sin and follows the path of truth.

Leader:  In every  nation, in every heart, God is working for good.

All:  Let our songs rise, and let God’s praise be heard from sea to shining sea.

THE SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing

Deuteronomy 10:12-22

*SONG OF PRAISE

“My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” UMH #697 (vs.1,3,4)

Vs. 1:  My coun-try, ‘tis of thee, sweet land of lib-er-ty, of thee I sing; land where my fa-thers died, land of the pil-grims’ pride, from ev-ery moun-tain-side let free-dom ring!

Vs. 3:  Let mu-sic swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet free-dom’s song; let mor-tal tongues a-wake; let all that breathe par-take; let rocks their si-lence break, the sound pro-long.

Vs. 4:  Our fa-thers’ God, to thee, au-thor of lib-er-ty, to thee we sing; long may our land be bright with free-dom’s ho-ly light; pro-tect us by thy might, great God, our King.

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.

GOSPEL JUKE BOX

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

“Our God Reigns”

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

How love-ly on the moun-tains are the feet of them  who bring good news,   good___ news.___ An-nounc-ing peace, pro- claim-ing news of hap-pi-ness;____ Our God reigns;___ our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___ Our God reigns!___

*SONGS OF PRAISE

“We Bow Down”

Vs 1:  You are Lord of cre-a-tion and Lord of my life, Lord of the land__ and the_ sea___  You were Lord of the heav-en be-fore there was_ time, And Lord of all_ lords You will be!

Chorus:  We  bow _ down and we wor-ship You, __ Lord.   We  bow _down and we wor-ship You, __ Lord.   We  bow_  down and we wor-ship You, __ Lord.  Lord of all_ lords You will 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

Revelation 14:6-13

MESSAGE Horace Abbott

“Let’s Celebrate”

*HYMN OF INVITATION

“The Battle Hymn of the Republic”  UMH#717 (vs 1,2,5)

Vs. 1:  Mine eyes have seen the glo-ry of the coming of the Lord; he is tram-pling out the vin-tage where the grapes of wrath are stored; he hath loosed the fate-ful light-ning of his ter-ri-ble swift sword; his truth is march-ing on..

Chorus:  Glo-ry, glo-ry, hal-le-lu-jah!  Glo-ry, glo-ry, hal-le-lu-jah!  Glo-ry, glo-ry, hal-le-lu-jah!  His truth is march-ing on.

Vs. 2:  I have seen him in the watch-fires of a hun-dred cir-cling camps, they have build-ed him an al-tar in the eve-ning dews and damps; I can read his righ-teous sen-tence by the dim and flar-ing lamps; his day is march-ing on.

Repeat Chorus

Vs. 5:  He is com-ing like the glo-ry of the morn-ing on the wave, he is wis-dom to the might-y, he is hon-or to the brave; so the world shall be his foot-stool, and the soul of wrong his slave.  Our God is march-ing on.

Repeat Chorus

*BENEDICTION Delbert Dearing

*DISMISSAL

“God Bless America”

God Bless A-mer-i-ca__ Land that I love__ Stand be-side her__ and guide her__ Thru the night with a light from a-bove__ From the moun-tains__ to the prai-ries__ To the o-ceans__ white with foam___ God Bless A-mer-i-ca__My home sweet home__ God Bless A-mer-i-ca__ My home sweet home.

*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens

*indicates congregation standing, unless unable.

*CCLI #2480835

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Attendance Sunday June 28 .………………………..     53

Children’s Time Sunday June 28………………..

Offering Received Sunday June 28 ………  $1115.00

Sunday  July 5

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

Wed.  July 8

6:00 p.m   Jr. Youth Fellowship

7:00 p.m.  Sr. Youth Fellowship

Sunday July 12

noon         2nd Sunday Luncheon

ACOLYTES  July 5    Parker Doan  and    Clay Cox

USHERS   July 5 Tom Watson, Del Van Cox, Corky Cox,   Brack Jones

Nursery  Schedule  July 5        Sharon Medauer

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,  and Henry McBrayer.

Ash Wednesday Service

For those who were not able to come to the Ash Wednesday Service, this was truely a powerful service and so inspiring. Kenny Stephens was at his best at the organ, as he usually is, and the message given by Horace was very meaningful. I am thinking we should start taping the entire services for our shut -ins and those who would like to purchase the tapes- here is something to think about for the Youth Fund. Lorraine Cooke

Youth Christmas Party

The youth christmas party will be at Tony and Sharon Medauer’s house at 7:00pm on the 19th of December. Pizza, drinks, desserts, and fun provided. Bring a present (no more than $15.00) and share in the joy of the birth of our savior!!!!

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

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.

Church Email List

An new church email list has been started at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/merkelumc/  , You can join at the site or send me an email at bldarter@gmail.com  and I will add you to the list. Right now I need all the email addresses that I can get to add to the list.

Brad

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.

Changes on Youth Trip

The trip to Schlitterbahn by the youth has been postponed from Friday Aug 3rd until Sat Aug 11th tentatively. Keep watching this spot for any changes. Schlitterbahn was closed earlier this week due to high water in the river from recent rain. More rain was expected through the weekend of the third.

Brad