ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION

August 2 Attendance: Traditions: 345; Bridge: 420; Adult SS: 239; N/P SS: 32;

K-5 SS: 47; Youth SS: 55.

August 2 Giving: Budget: $45,452.87; Building: $7,286.21; Organ: $1,222.00; Designated: $2,054.00

Births: The Rose & Cradle Cross celebrates the birth of Judith Mills Warr, July 31, 2015, daughter of Kara and Michael Warr.

Deaths:

In Thanksgiving for his life, Edward Lee Graves, Jr., August 1, 2015. Sympathy to Donna Graves O’Connor and Edward Lee Graves III of Tuscaloosa. Sympathy to his granddaughter, Katherine “Bethy” O’Connor Heath (David Scott), and his great-grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Heath, Madeline Scott Heath, and David Brady Heath of Hoover.

In the Hospital: DCH: Dan Kilgore; UAB: Jennifer Calhoun; St. Vincent’s: Janet Griffith; Glen Haven: Barbara Weston. New Members: Carlos Lane; Hunter Galloway

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR POSITION OPENING │ This full-time position works with the church calendar, manages the receptionist func-tions, coordinates mailings, trouble shoots computer and telephone system issues and supports the mission teams. Contact Gina Johnson at 205.345.7261, ext. 101 or gina@fumct.org if interested. Summer Study Offered: Join the Covenant Class (3rd Floor) at 10:00 to hear Donna Cornelius teach on American author, Catherine Marshall. All are wel-come to attend! DISCIPLE FAST TRACK│ Informal Orientation Session will be Wednesday, August 19 at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Room 303 │ Registration for Disciple Fast Track begins this month! For more information, attend the orientation ses-sion or visit fumct.org/adultministries/weekly-small-groups to sign up! Promotion Sunday for Children & Youth / Back to Sunday School for Adults is August 23 JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS STARTING SEPT. 2 │ Join us for a hot buffet meal at 5:00 PM in Chitwood Hall followed by programs on Fellow-ship, Education, Mission and Prayer │ Visit www.fumct.org/adult-ministries/weekly-small-groups to see a listing of classes available. After the meal, you may choose to attend an educational course, work on a mission project or join others in a time of prayer. WALK TO REMEMBER 2015 │ August 22 at 8:30 AM inside University Mal. Preregistration is August 20 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM at Mal & Charlotte Moore Center Walk as an individual or invite your friends, while supporting the Tusca-loosa families affected by memory disorders. For more information visit our website at www.caringdays.org Aliceville Kairos #4 │ Stop by the Kairos table outside worship today to donate funds, or help make a prayer chain for the prison chapel. We will have tables out in the Great Hall and by the Bridge and today with these strips and 72-hour prayer vigil sheets.

MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS AUGUST 2, 2015

Memorials/Honorariums

In Memory of Amelia Grace Hewitt given by the Grace Class In Memory of Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Phillip and Mary Jean Weaver In Memory of Bake and Chris Kyle, Sr. given by Dr. Judy Bonner

In Memory of Ed Graves given by Jan Brakefield

Giving to the Church – Endowments and Planned Giving

Our church specializes in preparing for realities that go beyond our lifetimes. We plan for ministry that will be here after each of us is gone. The Endowment funds of our church are gifts intended to be kept permanently and invested to generate earnings that can be used to fund future programs. Since 1930, our church has invested these funds in a long term strategy, using only a portion of the earnings to fund special pro-grams. Some of these have a dedicated purpose like the Music Scholarship endowment. Others are more general like the Ministry innovation endowment which is targeted for children’s ministry. A child in the 2-year old room recently asked a classmate if he was going to the 11 o’clock service. He boldly proclaimed, “You should go, Jesus will be there!” Through generosity like this, you can be sure that future generations of two-year olds will be this ex-cited about church. Our church will grow and sustain children who know and love Jesus.

God on Broadway in Traditions August 23 - Phantom of the Opera

August 30 - Annie

September 6 - Beauty & the Beast

ACOLYTE INTEREST MEETING & TRAINING

September 13 at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary 3rd Grade and up

Questions? Contact Amy Thigpen ext. 113

Interested in volunteering through the schools? Central & MLK Elementary School Volunteer Training

Sunday, August 16 at 12:15 PM - Lee Classroom Training by Central and MLK school teachers

Lunch is provided. RSVP to Joshua Davis jcd1177@charter.net or 345-7261 ext. 102

HOSTS/USHERS

Eleanor Boykin, Debby Gryska, Dick Zeanah, Doug Harless, Blake & Cooper Snodsmith, Dale Erdman

Worship Coordinator, Cindy Sands

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TUSCALOOSA 800 Greensboro Avenue

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone 205-345-7261

Facsimile 205-345-7263 After Hour Emergency Number: 886-7177

Website: www.fumct.org

11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM

August 9, 2015 - 9:00 AM

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Gorman Houston

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Gorman Houston The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

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 us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

PRAYER RESPONSE Lead Me, Lord Samuel Sebastian Wesley

*OFFERTORY HYMN NO. 496 Sweet Hour of Prayer SWEET HOUR

Stanzas 1, 2

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! that calls me from a world of care,

and bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known.

In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief,

and oft escaped the tempter's snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! the joys I feel, the bliss I share

of those whose anxious spirits burn with strong desires for thy return!

With such I hasten to the place where God my Savior shows his face,

and gladly take my station there, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

MISSION MINUTE “La Fonderie” Paris project Rev. Randy Allen

OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Randy Allen

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Please give the attendance slips to the usher as the offering is received.

OFFERTORY Beneath the Cross of Jesus Lloyd Larsen Kate Gates, Soprano and Avery Berry, Tenor

*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise God, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

SCRIPTURE READING 2 Chronicles 7:11-14 Rev. Randy Allen Matthew 6:5-8 (Pew Bible, OT, p. 393; NT, pp. 5-6) SERMON “Honoring God - Prayer” Rev. Randy Allen

*HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 419 I Am Thine, O Lord I AM THINE

Stanzas 1, 2, 3 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith and be closer drawn to thee.

Refrain Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side.

Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in thine. Refrain

O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! Refrain

*BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Students from grades preschool through high school are invited to come forward for the Blessing of the Backpacks

BENEDICTION Rev. Randy Allen

BENEDICTION RESPONSE May the Light of Christ Tom Fettke

POSTLUDE Fanfara Antica Andrew Moore

(Hymn texts printed through permission of CCLI: 1108424)

*Congregation Standing. Thank you for silencing all cell phones and electronic devices.

11:00 AM Worship Service is broadcast on WACT 1420 AM and 96.9 FM. CDs of Traditions and Bridge sermons are available in the church office.

Sermons available for online listening or viewing at www.fumct.org

MUSICIANS

Jerrod Newell, Interim Director of Music and Worship Ministries Susan Goode, Organist

Kate Gates and Avery Berry, Soloists

WELCOME TO WORSHIP August 9, 2015 - 9:00 AM

PRELUDE Sweet Hour of Prayer Dale Wood CHIMING OF THE HOUR The sounding of the three chimes symbolizes the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing SPANISH HYMN

All Stanzas Come, Christians, join to sing: Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King: Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, before his throne rejoice; Praise is his gracious choice, Alleluia! Amen! Come, lift your hearts on high: Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky: Alleluia! Amen! He is our guide and friend; to us he’ll condescend; His love shall never end, Alleluia! Amen! Praise yet the Lord again: Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain: Alleluia! Amen! On heaven’s blissful shore his goodness we’ll adore, Singing forevermore: Alleluia! Amen!

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Dr. Gorman Houston 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.

*GLORIA PATRI 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.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE Dr. Gorman Houston Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.