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VOL.XXXVI September 9, 2018 NO.36 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN 8:30 pm Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 am RISE Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:00 am TV Ministry Playback (Cable Ch.25) 5:00 pm Youth/Children Meeting & Meal Kick OffMON 9:00 am Prayer Circle (Lg Conf Room) 6:00 pm Missions Committee Meeting 6:00 pm Agape Circle Meeting at Jolene Walker’s 6:30 pm Girl Scout Leaders Meeting (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 pm Al Anon Meeting (Stanley Harrell Classroom) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (3rd Floor Education Building)TUES 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 10:00 am Hands of Hope (Lg Conf Room) 6:00 pm Bear Den Cub Scouts (Faith in Life Classroom) 7:00 pm Young Adult Small Group (Lg Conf
Room) 7:15 pm Nominations Committee Meeting (Small Conf Room)
7:30 pm Accelerate/Elevate Parent Meeting (Sanctuary)WED 10:00 amELC Chapel (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm RISE Band Practice (Fellowship Hall) 7:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting (Lg Conf Room)THU 3:00 pm JV Football Meal (3rd Floor) 6:00 pm Rotary 7:00 pm Chancel Choir PracticeFRI 1:00 pmOFFICE CLOSES 3:00 pm Varsity Football Meal (3rd Floor) 5:00 pm Girl Scout Fall Recruitment (Fellowship Hall)
MARTHA’S MISSION FOOD – SEPTEMBER
All Foods
FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE: September 9 – Grace Mason and Kim McConkeySeptember 16 – Keith & Beth Henry and Jennifer Dudley
Growing In Christ Through Small Groups
Sunday, September 9th – 5:15 pm in the Sanctuary
Everyone is invited as we experience the Word of God in our everyday lives and discover small group opportunities for the fall. Contact Pastor Patrick at 901-337-4178 or at [email protected] if you would like to participate!
HANDS OF HOPE MINISTRYWe are about to begin our new year! We are a group of ladies who knit
and/or crochet. We make prayer shawls, lap blankets, pillows for our high school graduates, baby blankets and other items. Our next meeting will take
place September 11 at 10am in the 2nd floor conference room at FUMC. After that we will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Please mark
your calendars!!
OUR FAITHFULNESS TO OUR CHURCH VOWSTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH
BY OUR PRAYERSRemember with prayers, cards, calls, and visits to those in
thehospitals, nursing and rest homes, the sick and shut in.
BY OUR PRESENCE – ATTENDANCE 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service Attendance
105 9:45 a.m. “The Rise” Contemporary Service 183
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Attendance 127 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service Attendance 121
BY OUR SERVICEUshers: (8:30) Pete Morey-Head, Lee Everett and Ike Southerland (11:00) Greta Boshamer-Head, Lu Ellis, Mary Lynne Osteen, Dianne Phillips and Jack PhillipsGreeters: (8:30) Jim & Ellie Buckingham and Lynn Lupton (11:00) Bob & Celia Haines and George WestNursery: (8:30 – 12:00) Kelsi Moniz, Christian Terrell and Hailey TyndallVideographers: Bill Ward, Harry Smith, Frances Welch Bread Stewards: Vickie Zettl, Vicki Daniels
THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR are dedicated to the glory of God and are given in loving memory of Bob Griffith, whose birthdate was September 6, by his family.
OPEN FLOWER DATE SEPTEMBER 30TH – CONTACT MARTHA DOWTY AT 252-725-3913.
STEEPLE LIGHTINGThe Steeple is lighted the month of September in memory of
Ms. Virginia Swann, by Susan Griffith.
Caregivers Support GroupWhere: Kim Smith’s HomeWhen: Wednesdays (2nd and 4th of each month) from 10 am—11 am beginning September 12thContact: Kim Smith at (252) 725-2107 or Pastor Sarah at (910) 389-8584. This is a support group for anyone who is taking care of a child., spouse or parent who is suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s or other neurological disease. We will get together twice a month for fellowship, devotion and prayer.
College StudentsThroughout the year, FUMC continues to remind all our
college students of their importance by our thoughts, prayers, and communications. We remember birthdays,
send newsletters, holiday cards, notes, and especially our prayers. This can only be achieved if we have a current
mailing address for them. Whether first year, community college, or Graduate level we want to stay in touch with
everyone! Please get addresses to church office as soon as you have one available.
First UnitedMethodist
Church 900 Arendell Street
Morehead City, North Carolina252-726-7102
Reverend E. Powell Osteen Jr.Senior Pastor
Reverend Sarah WilliamsAssociate Pastor
Patrick Whaley, Small Groups/Pastoral Care Rachel Mundine, Organist Christy Venters Lewis, Office Manager Ralph Wade, Choir Director Waylon Bell, Coordinator of Youth Outreach Bill Madson, Custodian Jason Ketchum, Rise Worship Leader Sabrina Juarez, Asst. Custodian Heather Boney, Software Coordinator Fran Welch, Sound Tech
Mission Statement“Loving, Sharing, and Serving through the Word of Jesus
Christ”
THE ORDER OF WORSHIPSeptember 9, 2018 16 th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 & 11:00 AM WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASSING THE PEACE
PRELUDE “If With All Your Hearts” Mendelssohn
†CHIMING OF THE HOUR & INTROIT
†CALL TO WORSHIP Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name! Rejoice in the Lord, and praise his holy name. Your ways, O Lord, are holy! Exalt the Lord our God, For the Lord our God is holy!
†HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy” No. 64
†OPENING PRAYER Unison O God, you reveal yourself to your creation as holy and loving. Open our eyes to see the glory of your character – all-powerful, all-present, all- knowing, all-loving. You alone are God. Summon us into your presence that we might see you more clearly, know you more fully, and love you more dearly. Help us so to worship you in this hour that our lives may become worship to you every moment of every day. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
†AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles’ Creed UnisonI 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.†GLORIA PATRI Unison
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen. CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM (11:00 only)
No.39
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER Unison
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. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 6:1-3 (OT….pg.635)
CHILDRENS MOMENT Rodney Kemp
WORSHIP WITH TITHES, GIFTS, AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY (11:00) “Draw Me Near” McDonald Chancel Choir
†DOXOLOGY No. 95Praise 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.†HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” No. 103
SCRIPTURE I John 4:7-17 (NT….pg.241) SERMON G.O.S.P.E.L. “G: God’s Character” Rev. Powell Osteen
†HYMN “How Great Thou Art” No. 77
†BENEDICTION AND TRINITY CHIMES (Please remain in place at the end of the service until the conclusion of the Trinity Chimes)
†CHORAL RESPONSE Share His love by telling what the Lord has done for you
Share His love by sharing of your faith And show the world that Jesus Christ is real to you Every moment, every day!
CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
POSTLUDE “Allegro In C”
Hassler
Welcome Guests!Join us for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship at 9:30 AM in our
Atrium.Infants – three year olds – Nursery is provided from 8:30 AM – 12 Noon.
The nurseryis located on the 1st floor in the Wallace Building.
Children are welcome to participate in all parts of our Traditional Worship Services. Our nursery is always open to children under 3. Children between the ages of 3 and 7 who would like to participate in some but not all of our Traditional
Services can participate in Children’s Church after the children’s moment. Worship is an important part of Christian Formation and if you need help keeping your child engaged in the service, please grab one of our worship bags from any
of the ushers.Hearing Devices are available!! Ask an usher as you come in!!
The Sojourners will begin an Adam Hamilton study on Moses beginning Thursday, September 27 at 10:00 am for 6 weeks. We welcome all to join us and you may sign up by calling the church office or by emailing Kitty Simmons at [email protected]. Let us know as soon as possible so we may order your book for the class!
BAPTISM CELEBRATIONWe celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism today at the 11:00 service for William Frederick Bernotski, son of Julianne Heal Bernotski and Joel David Bernotski. The happy grandparents are Charles & Elizabeth Heal and
Jeffrey & Caroline Bernotski.
SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAMMING KICK OFF NIGHT!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 9TH5-6:30 PM
We have small groups for kids and youth in Kindergarten through 12th grades (kids who have turned 5 but may not be attending Kindergarten are also welcome to attend). Dinner is always part of our program! We must have your parental consent forms on file for your family to be able to participate! Kids under 5th grade must be signed in and out by an adult. New this year: Youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to stay and fellowship for an extra 30 minutes of supervised free time in the Loft from 6:30-7 PM. Youth Choir with Mrs. Pat Davis will begin Wednesday, September 12th at 6:25 pm! All middle and high school students are invited to attend! Attention Parents! A short term bible study will be available for you beginning October 10th at this same time! Contact Sarah Williams for more info! Also, be on the lookout for info on Preschool and Elementary Choirs!
Young Adult Ministry
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Large Conference RoomThis group is open to all young adults, single or married. We are beginning a new study series, “Growing in God.” Please contact Harrison Smith at [email protected] if you would like to participate!
Ladies Bible EngagmentWednesdays beginning Sept 19 at 1:00 pm – Large Conference Room
The Ladies Bible Engagers meet on Wednesdays to study, share and discuss God’s Word. We begin each lesson with prayer as we ask the Holy Spirit to lead us in truth and understanding of the Scriptures. We study a book of the
Bible chapter by chapter. This year, we begin the Book of Exodus.
FIRST CONNECTIONS! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
3-4:30PMFELLOWSHIP HALL
Interested in learning more about First United Methodist Church and considering membership or how to get more involved? Then First Connections is for you! Join us for a time
of fellowship and information about our faith, Methodism, and the vision and ministries of First United Methodist Church. There’ll even be refreshments and a tour! (Sponsored by the Witness Work Area) Our weekly choir practices have resumed, and it is time to begin practicing for our Christmas Cantata! As always, new and familiar faces are welcome to join us for our cantata rehearsals or choir practice. Join us in the choir room at 7:00pm on Thursdays! We will go through the Christmas music first if you can't stay for Sunday morning practice.
