This Week @ FUMCChristian Sympathy goes to Charlene and Ed Copeland in the death of their granddaughter, Mary Passmore.

Last Week’s Attendance totaled 462. 8:15 Traditional Service: 129; 10:45 Traditional Service: 168; The ConneXion Service: 160; and the nursery: 5.

Pizza With The Pastors New members and guests are welcome to come to Rod’s Pizza, located at 3350 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:00 pm to eat and get to know our pastors. RSVP with the church office by September 17 at (501) 623-6668.

Methodist Men’s Breakfast All men of the church are invited to join the Methodist Men for their monthly breakfast meeting on Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 am in the Christian Life Center. Max Wittman has arranged for a program on the Gideon’s presented by long-time Gideon member Dick Gladden.

Usher/Greeter Training We will have a greeter and usher training today at 9:30 am in the Shelton Room of the Christian Life Center. We will be discussing different ways of showing hospitality and to discuss other possibilities we have in welcoming our guests and congregation.

College Readiness Fair The first College Readiness Fair will be on Saturday, September 22 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Christian Life Center. Hot Springs high school seniors are invited to attend the fair for one Saturday a month to prepare for college. College representatives will help lead essay and resume workshops, test preparation, financial aid information, financial literacy, and more.

Child Development Center Flapjack Fundraiser will be next Saturday, September 22! We’ll be serving flapjacks, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee from 7:00 – 10:00 am in the Christian Life Center. Tickets are $7 and will be sold in the breezeway and the Christian Life Center today and in the church office during the week. Please consider purchasing extra tickets for local first responders and participants of the Open Arms Food Pantry and Getting Ahead Program. Proceeds will be used to update CDC classrooms and outdoor equipment, toys, materials, and furniture.

New Legacy Circle The United Methodist Women’s New Legacy Circle will meet on September 18 at the home of Stacy Hudgens, located at 144 Ravenwood Place, Hot Springs. We will gather at 5:00 pm for fellowship with a light meal served at 5:30, followed by sharing. You’re invited to join us!

Wednesday Night Dinner Join us on Wednesday nights for a fun family dinner from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in the Christian Life Center. This week’s menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and caramel bread pudding. Cost for the meal is $7 or $25 for families of four or more.

First United Methodist Church1100 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901T: 501-623-6668 | F: 501-623-2293 | www.fumchotsprings.orgOffice Hours: M - F 8 am - 4 pm

Ushering in the Traditional Services this Sunday is the Bart Bledsoe team.

This week’s pastor on call after office hours is Rev. Bill Sardin. You may reach him on his cell phone in the evenings at (870) 530-1299.

All loose one dollar bills in the offering plate will be donated to community missions.Childcare is available in the Christian Life Center for all services for children under the age of five.A Cry Room for your convenience is located at the back of the Sanctuary. We are a community of faith connecting people to GOD,

to EACH OTHER, and to the WORLD.

Communiongiving the bread and cup

We are a community of faith connecting peopleto God, to each other, and to the world.

Traditional Worship | September 16, 2018

Acolytes (8:15) Allie Anderson, Sidney Bohlen; (10:45) Ellis Pierce, Avery McBride

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude “Precious Name” arr. by Rick ParksLynne Crow, organist / pianist

+Call to Worship (Psalm 66) Bless our God, all peoples; let the sound of His praise be heard. The Lord has kept us among the living, and not let our feet slip. You, O God, have tested us; you have brought us through many trials; You have delivered us and brought us through to prosperity.

+Hymn “O For A Thousand Tongues” #57

+Affirmation of Faith #881

+Gloria Patri #70

Children’s Message Rev. Teresa Holt

Sharing Our Celebrations and Concerns, and 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Presentation of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings “Witness” arr. by Jack Halloran

Chancel Choir

“Who’ll be a witness for my Lord? Oh I’ll be a witness for my Lord. There was a man of the Pharisees, His name was Nicodemus and he didn’t believe. The same came to Christ by night, wanted to be taught out of

human sight. Nicodemus was a man who desired to know how a man can be born when he is old. Christ told Nicodemus as a friend, “Man, you must be born again.” He said, “Marvel not, If you want to be wise, repent, believe and be baptized.” Then you’ll be a witness for my Lord. You’ll be a witness for my Lord. You’ll be a

witness for my Lord, soul is a witness for my Lord. You read about Samson, from his birth he was the strongest man that ever lied on earth. Way back yonder in the ancient times he killed ten thousand of the Philistines. Then old Samson went a wandering about. Samson’s strength was never found out. ‘Til his wife sat up on his knee. She said, “Tell me where you strength lies, if you please” Well old Samson’s wife, she talked so fair Samson said,” cut off a my hair, Cut it off! Shave my head just as clean as your hand, and my strength will

come like a natural man.” Samson was a witness for my Lord. Samson was a witness for my Lord. Samson was a witness for my Lord, soul is a witness for my Lord. There’s another witness, there’s another witness, there is

another witness, there is another witness for my Lord! My soul is a witness for my Lord!”

+Doxology #94

+Hymn “Come, Thou Fount” #400

Weekly ScheduleSunday, September 16Traditional Worship 8:15 AMChapel Communion 9:30 AMSunday School 9:30 AMGreeter/Usher Training 9:30 AMTraditional Worship 10:45 AMThe ConneXion Worship 10:45 AM

Monday, September 17Pilates 8:30 AMEmmaus Women’s Group 9:00 AMHandbell Rehearsal 11:00 AMUMW Board Meeting 1:30 PM

Tuesday, September 18 Methodist Men’s Breakfast 7:30 AMOpen Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PMMaster Planning Meeting 4:30 PMNew Legacy Meeting 5:30 PMPizza with the Pastors 6:00 PM

Wednesday, September 19Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Class 9:00 AM

Intercessory Prayer Group 11:30 AMRomeo 11:30 AMWAK/CLUB 45 3:30 PMWednesday Night Dinner 5:00 PMHandbell Rehearsal 5:00 PMConfirmation Tween Time 5:30 PMYouth Small Groups 6:00 PMKidz Praise Rehearsal 6:00 PMThrough the Bible Study 6:00 PMChange The World Study 6:00 PMAnimate Bible Study 6:00 PMChildren’s Council Meeting 6:00 PMGetting Ahead 6:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM

Thursday, September 20XYZ Lunch 11:30 AMDinner & A Movie 4:30 PMThe ConneXion Band Rehearsal 5:30 PM

Friday, September 21Pilates 8:30 AMHo Hum Low Impact Class 9:00 AM

Saturday, September 22CDC Flapjack Fundraiser 7:00 AMCollege Readiness Fair 11:00 AM

Scripture Reading Luke 24:36-48 Pew Bible: p. 91 (NT)

Sermon “Only Witnesses Can Be Witnesses” Rev. David Moseley

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

+Hymn “Jesus Is All The World To Me” #469

+Benediction

+Congregational Benediction “Shalom To You” #666

Postlude “All Thy Mercies” by M. Alfred Biehsel

Prayer for the WorldOh God, you speak to us in a still, small voice after the earthquake, wind and fire have left your people grieving and desolate. Let us hear your whisperings. Lead us to care about those who suffer injury, or lose homes or even their lives. Everyone is our neighbor. Help us to find ways to

alleviate their pain and distress.