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“To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and
service.” James A. Cason Senior PastorScott Harris Assistant
Pastor
PENTECOST/HERITAGE SUNDAY/MEMORIAL DAY WEEKENDThis Sunday, three
very important days converge. Fifty days after Easter Sunday, the
church celebrates Pentecost, the birthday of the church - the
coming of the Holy Spirit in tongues of fire. On Pentecost Sunday,
we remember that the Holy Spirit is the source of the Christian’s
power. This year, Pentecost Sunday also falls on Heritage Sunday
when we remember the heritage of John Wesley and Francis Asbury and
others who were the forerunners of the Methodist movement. The
theme for this year’s Heritage Sunday is “Welcome the Stranger” - a
theme that ties in well with the strangers from every nation who
gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish festival of
Pentecost. The people were divided by race, tongue, and national
origin, but the fire of the Spirit burned down the walls of
division and strangers became friends. Today we continue to face
the challenge of focusing upon those things which divide us rather
than those things which unite us. The Holy Spirit can be the force
that brings us all together.This weekend is also Memorial Day
weekend, and we remember those who have sacrificed their lives for
the freedoms we enjoy - especially the freedom to worship in
whatever manner we choose.My prayer is that our worship this Sunday
might be a unifying, sustaining source of power that would equip us
to serve God and our neighbor in this world.
2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERING FOR WESLEY FOUNDATIONS
The South Georgia Annual Conference will meet in Tifton June
3-6. (I can now officially tell you that I will be reappointed for
the 7th year as your senior pastor!) Each year churches throughout
South Georgia are asked to bring a designated mission offering.
This year, the offering will be designated for each of the Wesley
Foundations throughout South Georgia (Armstrong State, Fort Valley
State, Georgia Southern, Georgia Southwestern, Savannah State,
SCAD, Valdosta State, Mercer and Macon State.) A Wesley Foundation
is the United Methodist Church on the campus of a state school.
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May 24, 2015 Worship Services: Sunday School:Sanctuary:
Fellowship Hall: Classrooms:8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM &
11:00AM 10:00AM
Sunday, May 24, 20158:30, 9:01 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev.
Jimmy Cason
“It Took a Fire to Burn Down the Walls” - Acts 2:1-2111:00AM
REVIVE - Scott Harris
Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, May 17, 2015)Morning
Worship: 516 Sunday School: 294
8:30AM: 48 9:01AM: 119 11:00AM: 240 REVIVE: 109Offering
Received: $26,354.00 Preserving God’s House: $1,530.00
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Our Church Family
Please pray for Rick Robins who is recovering from heart
surgery.
Please pray for Alma Freeman.
Please take time to welcome our new members:
Mrs. Lona J. Deal103-A Shadow LaneStatesboro, GA 30461
Lona, who is retired, transfers her membership from the Catholic
Church. She and her husband, Donald, are retired. Lona is already
involved in the Dan Williams Sunday School Class.
Mr. John Popps125 Deerfield DriveStatesboro, GA 31406Phone:
912-764-8351
John, who is retired, joins our church on transfer from Mt.
Moriah UMC in Withamsville, Ohio.
The Rose on the Altar on May 24 is given to the glory of God and
in honor of our Veterans, past and present.
Statesboro First United Methodist Church
2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERING FOR WESLEY FOUNDATIONS
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Students find opportunities to worship, serve Christ, grow in
discipleship, develop Christian friendships, and engage in small
group prayer and Bible study through our Wesley Foundations each
week of the school year.
Together we are making disciples of Jesus Christ and raising up
leaders for our church and our world through these important
ministries.
This Sunday and on May 31, we will receive a special offering
for the Wesley Foundations. You can make your check payable to the
church and designate it for South Georgia Wesley Foundations. If
you are unable to be present on either of these Sundays, you can
mail your check to the church or drop it by the church office.
----Pastor Jimmy
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Youth Ministries News
Our Church Calendar
Welcome New Assistant Youth Director - Tyler GrantTyler Grant
was recently hired as our new Assistant Youth Director. His first
day will be May 28, and we are thrilled to have him join our team!
He has a huge heart for students and a passion for the Gospel.
Tyler will be assisting Becca Brown in ministering to students and
families, and will also be taking over our youth praise band. He is
very musically talented and has many years of experience leading
worship. We are confident that he will be a fantastic
addition to our youth ministry staff.
Sunday, May 248:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct.9:01AM - 901
Service, FH10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms11:00AM - Traditional
Service, Sanct.11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FHMonday, May 258:00AM -
Hugs Emmaus, 2122:30PM - Luke Bible Study, Library7:30PM - REVIVE
Band Practice, FHTuesday, May 268:00AM - Morn. Glory Emmaus,
Lib.9:30AM - Aldred Small Grp., 2136:00PM - AA, 2066:00PM - Alanon,
2016:00PM - Church Council Mtg, 3068:00PM - Church Softball, (Mill
Creek)
Wednesday, May 279:00AM - ACTS Volunteers, (Offsite)7:00PM -
Choir Rehearsal, Music Ste.Thursday, May 2812:30PM - Sugar
Magnolia, 2106:00PM - Chancel Ringers Prac., HB6:30PM - 901
Practice, FH7:00PM - Church Softball, (Mill Creek)Friday, May
299:00AM - ACTS Volunteers, (Offsite)Saturday, May 3012:00N - Soup
Kitchen, FH & Kitchen
Volunteers for May 24, 2015 (Fourth Sunday of May)Prayer
Warriors: Ike & Linda Hubbard Acolytes: Conner Calhoun, Matthew
WalkerLay Liturgist 8:30: Hilda DutrowLay Liturgist 11:00: Clark
Deloach8:30 Ushers: Ken LeCain, Max Manack9:01 Ushers: Chris &
Tonya Bishop, Steve & Peggy Garner11:00 Ushers: Mike Rollins,
J.J. Altman, Jack Bailey, Anthony Waters, John Hatcher, Wayne
Laircey, Russ Lanier (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges)Parking
Greeters: Jane Yawn, Becky RenfroeFront Door Greeters: Janette
Johnson, Betty RushingMeals on Wheels (May 26): Sue Avra
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Sunday, May 24, 2015
Children’s Sermon (11:00 Traditional)Russ Lanier
Kids Worship:9:01: Sarah Akins, Christa Mallard11:00: Sarah
Akins, Jodie Hendrix
Statesboro First United Methodist Church101 South Main Street,
PO Box 2048
Statesboro, GA 30459Main Church Phone: 912-764-7589 Church
Email: [email protected] Cason, Senior Pastor:
912-764-1875 Church Website: www.statesborofirst.comScott Harris,
Assistant Pastor: 912-764-1874 Church FAX: 912-764-7638
Children’s Ministries News
Training for ALL Vacation Bible School VolunteersTraining for
all VBS volunteers, including youth, is Sunday, May 31,
5:30PM-7:00PM in the Fellowship Hall with dinner provided. We will
distribute t-shirts, leader materials, and share
important information. Please join us to prepare for a fun and
meaningful week!
Register for Summer EventsPlease remember to visit our church
website and register your child to participate in Vacation Bible
School, June 8-12. Children in rising PreK – rising 6th grade are
encouraged
to participate. Visit vbs.statesborofirst.com for more
information and to register.
Rising 3rd – rising 6th graders may also sign up to be part of
summer small groups on Wednesday afternoons June 17-July 22, from
3:30PM-5:00PM. Details are available on the online registration
form. Visit kids.statesborofirst.com for more information and to
register.
Opportunities to ServeAre you unable to serve the week of VBS,
June 8-12, but still want to help? Consider helping sometime during
June 2-7 as we decorate, set rooms, and prepare the Fellowship
Hall, hallways, and classrooms for the big event! We are also
looking for people to help serve dinner Thursday evening, June 11,
when the children will present a special program for family and
friends. Please contact children’s ministry staff to get plugged
in
([email protected] or
[email protected]).
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SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015LITURGICAL COLOR: RED
GATHERINGLIGHTING OF CANDLES
PRELUDE & MEDITATIONA Rushing, Mighty Wind
by Gilbert M. Martin
*CALL TO WORSHIPWhen the world divides us,
Come, Holy Spirit, make us one.When the world calls us
orphaned,
Come, Holy Spirit, make us family.When the world leads us
astray,
Come Holy Spirit, call us home.Come, Holy Spirit, come! Come and
fill this place!
*HYMN OF PRAISEHymn #693 God of the Ages
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHThe Apostles’ Creed #881 Hymnal
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 Hymn #71Glory 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 AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE
PROCLAIMING THE VISIONWhy does Statesboro First United Methodist
Church exist?
To Glorify God and love others through worship, study, and
service.
CHILDREN’S SERMON (11:00AM Service)Russ Lanier
(Following the Children’s Sermon, children in Pre-K through 4th
gradeare invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)
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ANTHEM (11:00AM Service)Open My Eyes
arr. Gilbert M. Martin
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER
GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGSOFFERTORY PRAYER
8:30am Hilda Dutrow; 11:00am Clark Deloach
OFFERTORYSpirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
arr. Robert J. Powell
*DOXOLOGY Hymn #94Praise 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 up-lifts!Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*HYMN OF PREPARATIONHymn #393 Spirit of the Living God (Sing
Twice)
*SCRIPTURE READINGActs 2:1-21
MESSAGE“It Took a Fire to Burn Down the Walls”
Rev. Jimmy Cason
*HYMN OF COMMITMENTHymn #347 Spirit Song
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDEAll Now Sing Forth in Praise
by Edward Broughton
*Congregation standing if able during this portion of the
service.Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the
service.A children’s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is
available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the
back of the Sanctuary’s balcony on the second floor.Protected under
the following Christian Copyright Licensing International
licenses:CCL1032344, CRL050476
