First United Methodist Church 101 E First North Street Morristown, TN 37814

www.fumcmorristown.org (423) 581-2180 fumc@fumcmorristown.org

Raised to Serve Asa Majors Sermon

Benediction

Remembrance Special Music

Holy Communion

The Lord’s Prayer

Special Music

Welcome Asa Majors

Your Grace is Enough / Our God / You Are the Everlasting God

Songs of Praise The Connection Worship Band

Our Life Together

God’s Tithes and Our Offerings

Celebrations, Concerns & Prayers

Great Are You, Lord

Mark 1:29-39 Scripture

Calendar Highlights—February 4—10, 2018

Sunday (4) 8:15am Traditional Worship—Communion—SA 9:15am Sunday School for all ages 10:30am Traditional Worship—Communion—SA 10:30am The Connection—Communion—Gym 12:00noon Staff Parish meeting—Library 4:44pm RYC—MR 5:00pm Youth City Super Bowl Party—YC 5:00pm Lamplighters—CS

Monday (5) 10:00am Staff Meeting—207 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym 12noon Yoga—Gym 5-8:00pm Upward Practice—Gym 6-7pm Youth City Parents meeting—YC 6:30pm Bethel Bible Study—CS 7:00pm Ed Cunningham Bible Study—207 Tues. (6) 9am-2:30pm Parents Day Out 10:00am Ladies Bible Study—CS 1:00pm Quilters—117 5-8:00pm Upward Practice—Gym 6:00pm Acts 1:8 Team meeting—207 Wed. (7) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym 11:00am Bible Study @ Laurelwood 12:00noon Yoga—Gym 5:00pm Kids Handbells—MR 5:30pm Intentional Parenting study—207 5:30pm Youth City Meal—YC 6:00pm Youth City Worship—YC 6:00pm Carillonneurres—MR 7:00pm Chancel Choir rehearsal—MR 7:15pm The Connection rehearsal — Gym Thurs. (8) 6:15am Men’s Covenant Group—106 9am-2:30pm Parents Day Out 6:30pm Cub Scouts—Gym, CR, 103, 110, 106, CS 7:00pm Young Life—YC 7:00pm Boy Scouts—CP, Gym Friday (9) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym 5:30pm Kids leave for Rez Kids 6:00pm Game Night—CR Sat. (10) 8am-2pm Upward Games—Gym

Calendar Legend CP—Cumberland Place CR—Community Rm

CS—Cornerstone L—Library

MR—Music Room SA—Sanctuary

YC—Youth City

**Nursery is available during all services for children 5 years and under**

Doxology

January 14, 2018

February 4, 2018

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ by Reaching, Growing and Serving

Welcome! Thank you for choosing to worship with us. We trust you will find a warm greeting and the Spirit of God as we gather today. We are always glad to welcome guests. Please let us know if there are ways in which we can be of service to you.

If you volunteered to donate water or Gatorade for the

Upward program, please drop off those donations at the

church office or contact Will Noe at 865-405-2968 to arrange

pick up. Thanks for all you do for this ministry.

Tonight

Ash Wednesday, February 14

5pm Pancake Supper served by the United Methodist Men (Gym) 6pm Service with Imposition of Ashes (Sanctuary)

Wednesday Dinner 5:30-6:30pm in the Gym

Reservations are required the Sunday prior to each Wednesday dinner. No paying at the door.

Adults-$8 Kids-$5

Make reservations online or in the church office on Sunday mornings.

Study books are $10 and are available in the church office during the week and in the narthex and gym on Sunday mornings.

Thank you to Barbara Crawford for reading today.

Glory Be to the Father

Please remember to silence cell phones.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS and devices for the hearing impaired are available for this morning’s service. Please see an usher.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Sanctuary

3rd Sunday After Epiphany Communion

Liturgical Color: White

February 4, 2018 8:15am and 10:30am

For the Bread Which You Have Broken

For the Bread * Hymn of Response UMH 614

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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.

Gloria Patri UMH 70 * Meineke

Congregational Celebrations & Concerns

(Everyone is invited to come to the altar for prayer during this time.)

Morning Prayer Chris Jacobs (8:15am) Dan Fisher (10:30am)

Worship of God by Giving Tithes and Offerings

Canon of Praise Revelation Youth Choir

Natalie Sleeth Offertory (8:15am)

* Passing of the Peace

We believe in the one God, creator and sustainer of all things, Father of all nations, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the church, those who are united in the living Lord for the purpose of worship and service. We believe in the reign of God as the divine will realized in human society, and in the family of God, where we are all brothers and sisters. We believe in the final triumph of righteousness and in the life everlasting. Amen.

Carlis Altizer (8:15am) Kay Flockhart (10:30am)

Affirmation of Faith UMH 884 *

A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church

Welcome and Announcements Walter Weikel

Update on Bulgarian Child Paul & Judy Ridgway

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (verse 3-women only; verse 5-men only))

Azmon * Hymn of Praise UMH 57

Paul Ridgway Prelude

(Sing as directed)

(The pastor invokes the present work of the Holy Spirit and then praises the

Trinity, concluding:) All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now

and forever. (sing as directed)

(The pastor continues the thanksgiving. The institution of the Lord’s Supper

is recalled. The pastor concludes:) … as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

(Sing as directed)

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 the Bread and Cup

All are invited to come to the table as you are able. Please tell the usher if you would like to be served in the pew.

Gluten-free bread is served at the center station.

After being served, all are invited to kneel at the altar.

Breaking the Bread

Hymn During Communion UMH 618 Let Us Break Bread

Let Us Break Bread Together (Sing verses as directed.)

(Sing as directed)

Service continues on the insert.

Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow

Lasst Uns Erfreuen Doxology UMH 94 *

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!

Prepare our Hearts, O God, to hear your Word and obey your will.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Carlis Altizer (8:15am) Kay Flockhart (10:30am) Prayer for Illumination *

Mark 1:29-39 Gospel Reading *

The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.

(The pastor gives thanks appropriate to the occasion, remembering God’s acts of salvation, and concludes:)

... as we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

Invitation to Communion

They Knew Who He Was Sermon Walter Weikel

My Faith, My Hope Chancel Choir

Gwyneth Walker Offertory (10:30am)

My Faith, My Hope, my Strength, my Light…

Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a Way, as gives us breath: Such a Truth, as ends all strife: Such a Life outliveth death.

My Faith, My Hope, my Strength, my Light…

Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a Light, as shows a feast: Such a Feast, as mends in length: Such a Strength, as makes his guest. Come Spirit, come!

My Faith, My Hope, my Strength, my Light…

Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joys in love.

My Faith, My Hope, my Strength, my Light…

Benediction *

Church Staff Ministers—All followers of Jesus Christ

Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor—Holston Conference Resident Bishop Rev. Tom Ballard —Morristown District Superintendent

Walter Weikel—Pastor Asa Majors—Pastor

Lisa Cavallucci—Director of Children Ministries Chris Jacobs—Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Ben Stapleton—Director of Music Ministries Bradley Jones— Organist

Jamie Lambert—The Connection Worship Leader Donna Brewster—Administrative Manager

Cheryl Rager—Executive Secretary Hope Ross—Multimedia Specialist

Soeun Soun—Custodian

Library Open House on February 25 FUMC Library Team invites everyone to a drop-in Church-Wide “Thank-you” Library Open House on Sun., Feb. 25th to thank our congregation for support and donations of books and DVDs during 2017. Come share hot spiced tea and cookies as you discover the new Children’s Mobile Library, DVD & Small Group Media collections, and more. Plan to visit before or after Sunday School or worship services between 8am to 12noon.

(*) Please stand as you are able.

Improvisation Postlude * Improvisation Postlude *

Come My Faith, My Hope Choral Benediction * Walker

Communion Servants 8:15am Cathy Brown, Paul & Judy Ridgway, Rebecca Skeen 10:30am Paul & Judy Ridgway, Drudy Surber, Nancy Whittenberg

Acolytes: 8:15am Cooper Wright 10:30am Harland Muller Crucifers: 8:15am Abby Wright 10:30am Dylan Isaacs

February Ushers 8:15am Capt. Rusty Cantwell, Jerry Cranford, Tom Sisson, Larry Wallace 10:30am Capt. Randy Corlew, John Hodge, Tommy Sanders, Drudy Surber

The Altar Flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Jackie Sisson & Rachel Ann Reading in memory of C. Jack Johnson.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. by Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978

Music: Geistliche Kirchengesange, 1623; harm. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906

© 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House Used by permission, CCLI License # 247736

Benediction *

Church Staff

Ministers—All followers of Jesus Christ

Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor—Holston Conference Resident Bishop

Rev. Tom Ballard —Morristown District Superintendent

Walter Weikel—Pastor

Asa Majors—Pastor

Lisa Cavallucci—Director of Children Ministries

Chris Jacobs—Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Ben Stapleton—Director of Music Ministries

Bradley Jones— Organist

Jamie Lambert—The Connection Worship Leader

Donna Brewster—Administrative Manager

Cheryl Rager—Executive Secretary

Library Open House on February 25

FUMC Library Team invites everyone to a drop-in Church-Wide

“Thank-you” Library Open House on Sun., Feb. 25th to thank our

congregation for support and donations of books and DVDs during 2017.

Come share hot spiced tea and cookies as you discover the new Children’s

Mobile Library, DVD & Small Group Media collections, and more. Plan to

visit before or after Sunday School or worship services between 8am to

(*) Please stand as you are able.

Improvisation Postlude * Improvisation Postlude *

Come My Faith, My Hope Choral Benediction * Walker

Communion Servants

8:15am Cathy Brown, Paul & Judy Ridgway, Rebecca Skeen

Acolytes: 8:15am Cooper Wright 10:30am Harland Muller

Crucifers: 8:15am Abby Wright 10:30am Dylan Isaacs

February Ushers

8:15am Capt. Rusty Cantwell, Jerry Cranford, Tom Sisson, Larry Wallace

10:30am Capt. Randy Corlew, John Hodge, Tommy Sanders, Drudy Surber

The Altar Flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Jackie

Sisson & Rachel Ann Reading in memory of C. Jack Johnson.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. by Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978

Music: Geistliche Kirchengesange, 1623;

harm. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906

© 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House

Benediction *

Church Staff

Ministers—All followers of Jesus Christ

Bishop Mary Virginia Taylor—Holston Conference Resident Bishop

Rev. Tom Ballard —Morristown District Superintendent

Walter Weikel—Pastor

Asa Majors—Pastor

Lisa Cavallucci—Director of Children Ministries

Chris Jacobs—Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries

Ben Stapleton—Director of Music Ministries

Bradley Jones— Organist

Jamie Lambert—The Connection Worship Leader

Donna Brewster—Administrative Manager

Cheryl Rager—Executive Secretary

Library Open House on February 25

FUMC Library Team invites everyone to a drop-in Church-Wide

“Thank-you” Library Open House on Sun., Feb. 25th to thank our

congregation for support and donations of books and DVDs during 2017.

Come share hot spiced tea and cookies as you discover the new Children’s

Mobile Library, DVD & Small Group Media collections, and more. Plan to

visit before or after Sunday School or worship services between 8am to

(*) Please stand as you are able.

Improvisation Postlude * Improvisation Postlude *

Come My Faith, My Hope Choral Benediction * Walker

Communion Servants

8:15am Cathy Brown, Paul & Judy Ridgway, Rebecca Skeen

Acolytes: 8:15am Cooper Wright 10:30am Harland Muller

Crucifers: 8:15am Abby Wright 10:30am Dylan Isaacs

February Ushers

8:15am Capt. Rusty Cantwell, Jerry Cranford, Tom Sisson, Larry Wallace

10:30am Capt. Randy Corlew, John Hodge, Tommy Sanders, Drudy Surber

The Altar Flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Jackie

Sisson & Rachel Ann Reading in memory of C. Jack Johnson.

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Words: Thomas Ken, 1674; adapt. by Gilbert H. Vieira, 1978

Music: Geistliche Kirchengesange, 1623;

harm. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906

© 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House