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Traditional Order of Worship

Memorial Sunday - White

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55

OPENING PRAYER

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

PRELUDE Mansions of the Lord

PRAYER FOR MEMORIAL DAY

*HYMN OF PRAISE This Is My Song 437

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed 881

*GLORIA PATRI Glory Be to the Father 71

*TIME OF GREETING

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

CHILDREN'S MOMENT

*HYMN OF PREPARATION Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word 596Children are dismissed for children’s church, which is located in the

Children’s Building (Ages 4 through 1st grade only).

OFFERTORY My Country, 'Tis of Thee Arne

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95

ANTHEM Mercy Still arr. Sorenson

*THE WRITTEN WORD John 14:16-29

THE SPOKEN WORD Loving God Rev. James C. Sapp

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Where Charity and Love Prevail 549

*BENEDICTION Amen Dresden

POSTLUDE O Day of Peace that Dimly Shines Parry

*Let those who are able, please stand. This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3

Traditional ServantsUshers: Wayne Lawson, David Cochran, Pam Wright, Jack Wilks, Erv Brock

Greeters: John and Kathryn ParrishElevator: Frances ParkerLay Reader: Rose Willis

Sound Team: Steven Hayes, Mike NicolayChildren’s Church: Laurie Gunter

Rev. James Sapp - Senior Minister jsapp@tfumc.comJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorPam Goff - Preschool Director pgoff@tfumc.comLaurie Gunter - Children’s Director lgunter@tfumc.comKim Jenkins - Office Assistant office@tfumc.comLisa Knapp - Nursery Director lknapp@tfumc.comTim Peck - Worship Arts Director tpeck@tfumc.comPeggy Taylor - Financial Secretary ptaylor@tfumc.com

Steven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.comBarbara Waits - Visitation bwaits@tfumc.comDrew West - Director of Christian Outreach - dwest@tfumc.comFloyd White - Church Administrator fwhite@tfumc.comJake Wimberly - Associate Pastor / Next Steps - jwimberly@tfumc.com

Custodial Team:Jacob Williams - Lead CustodianDonnie Davis - CustodianChris McClelland - CustodianRalph Minor - CustodianRon Sharp - Custodian

May 26, 2019

Well, it was great to celebrate the Class of 2019 on Wednesday night and our two Sunday morning services. Congratulations and best wishes to our graduates as you enter the next phase of your life. We are thankful to Floyd White and Tim Peck for putting together the slide presentation for the Wednesday service for our graduates.

As we are entering the summer there will be many activities for the children and youth. We look forward of this time of fun and relaxation.

See you Sunday,

Sunday, May 26, 2019 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship 4:00pm Intercessory Prayer Group Monday, May 27, 2019Memorial Day - Office Closed

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:00am K-6 Trip to Challenger Learning Center 6:00pm Contemporary Worship Team Practice

Thursday, May 30, 2019 7:00pm Capitol Bells

Saturday, June 1, 2019 8:00am K-6 Ride the SAM Shortline Railroad

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS Prayer Concerns: Bill Becknell, Denny Blair, John Booth, Frances Campbell, Robert Clark, Monroe Daniell, Fred Dorminy, Darin Drury, Ruth Glass, Ann Goggins, Herschel Harvell, Jean Hendrix, Phyllis Jones, Virgil Lee, Dot Rigsby, Bill Sullivan, Hilda Walker, Debby Wheeler, Ruth WillettSympathy: Is extended to the family of Caroline Hearin on her death.Is extended to Anne King and her family on the death of her husband, Dr. Bill King.

ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance May 19 8:45am Contemporary Worship 251 11:00am Traditional Worship 172 Total: 423 Sunday School: 292

BIRTHDAYS5/26: Katherine Cook, Phyllis Phillips5/27: Gloria Clark, Tripp Evans5/28: Meagan Bradshaw, Roy James5/29: Wyatt Stump, Wyatt Watkins5/30: Sally Bain, Ben Celaya, Mitch Whitted5/31: Brooke Collins, Sharon Lewis6/01: Amelia DuBose, Jessica Long, Peyton Warnock, Braxton White, Jake Wimberly, Brice Young

FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARYThe flowers in the sanctuary today are from the funeral of Dr. Bill King.

NASHVILLE MISSION TRIP 2019Please prayerfully consider going on the Nashville mission trip this June 30-July 5. The trip will be an exciting opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet and learn about inner-city poverty. Our hosting organization, City Service Mission (CSM), is planning a great week for us with incredible guides to make sure we serve in meaningful ways. Space is limited so please contact Drew West as soon as possible if you’re interested: dwest@tfumc.com, (678) 267-9081. The cost is $350.00 per person and ages 12+ are welcome. For more information on CSM go to csm.org.

FOOD BANK SUNDAYWe'd like to encourage you to remember the Thomas County Food Bank on the 4th Sunday of each month. Feel free to give monetary donations during the offering or bring non-expired, canned goods and put them into the box labeled "Food Bank" under the stairs in the fellowship building.

VBS SUPPLIESVBS will be here before we know it (June 17-21)! If you would like to help by supplying materials, here’s a list of some things we need. Note: Please call the church office before you purchase anything to be sure we still need that item. Thanks so much for helping us ROAR!!! Clorox wipes Mini brownie bites Hand sanitizer Paper towels Animal crackers Graham crackers Resealable sandwich bags Pretzel sticks & twists Rice Chex cereal Mini chocolate muffins Mini chocolate chips Popped, salted popcorn Rainbow sprinkles Ritz crackers Cans of crushed pineapple Banana chips Individual ice cream cups Mini marshmallows Blue food coloring

SUPPLIES FOR RWANDAThe Rwanda team is preparing to leave June 6th and we are collecting ministry items for the trip. If you would like to help, please bring any of the following items to the church before Sunday, May 19th.

soccer ball pumps and extra needlescrayons

coloring books or drawing padsjump ropesnail polishbeach balls

bubblessidewalk chalk

small or lightweight BiblesTRAVEL SIZE toiletry and first aid items

Also we would like to be able to purchase mosquito netting to be given to new mothers at the Maternity Clinic. Each net costs $10. If you would like to contribute, please send a check to the church office noting Mosquito Nets in the memo line.

CALLING ALL MALE SINGERS AGES 12+We want YOU for June 23!

TFUMC will have a Men's Ensemble Sunday June 23, with all music being provided by men from our congregation for both the Contemporary and Traditional Services (in their normal locations). Breakfast will be served for our musicians between services. Sign up on our website: https://tfumc.com/mens-ensemble-sign-up/.

Instrumental playing is encouraged as part of our ensemble's performance! You may indicate voice part and/or instrument on the sign-up.

Music reading is not required, but encouraged. Regular participation in musical ensemble not required. This is just a great time to have some fun in the summer!

Rehearsals: 6/12 @ 6:00-7:30pm and 6/22 @ 10:00-11:30am in the Choir Room.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES START SOONOur Children's Summer Activities begin on May 29 with a trip to the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee, FL. This trip is for children who have completed kindergarten-6th grade. The cost is $25, and this includes a planetarium show, IMAX movie, science lab and lunch. What a deal!

The next activity will be Saturday, June 1, when we take a ride on the SAM Shortline Railroad. This trip, also for K-6th, will include riding the train from Cordele to Plains, lunch, sightseeing and maybe even peanut ice cream! The cost is $40. NOTE: The date for this trip has been changed from Friday to Saturday.

Mission Mondays begin Monday, June 3. Mission Mondays are a chance for children to complete kid-friendly mission projects and enjoy time with other kids. For the first Mission Monday, we will go blueberry picking and bring the blueberries back to the Food Bank. We will also prepare some items for the Rwanda mission team to take with them.

And that's just the beginning! Call the church office to register for these events and find out what else is in store!

CAPITOL BELLS CONCERT 5/30 at TFUMC!Come hear an All-Star Handbell Choir from the Tallahassee and Thomasville area on Thursday May 30, 7pm in the Fellowship Building! Capitol Bells is celebrating their 10th season with an exciting concert program. Refreshments will be offered starting at 6:30pm.

COURTESY PARKINGOn Sunday mornings the parking places in front of the church are designated as courtesy parking. We provide these parking spaces for people with disabilities, the elderly, parents with mutiple young children and first-time guests.

Contemporary Worship 8:45am

Good morning and thank you for joining us!  It is our hope that you will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we worship together.  We have coffee and restrooms that can be found near the elevator, and nursery and children’s activities available in the Children’s Ministry Building.  Our Welcome Team is happy to help if you have any questions or need directions.

Today’s SongsHow Great is Our God

FierceAmazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

How Can It BeForever Reign

Today’s TeachingJohn 14:16-29 Loving God

Rev. James C. Sapp

Sunday Servants/Welcome Team - Barry and Hope Hutcheson, Mark and Sheri Manley, Bobby Maxwell, Rebecca Ramsey, Todd Stelly, Keith Waldrep, Marty WestChildren’s Church -Laurie GunterPraise Team - Dave Bedell - bass; Jonathon Gandy - computer, lights; Steven Hayes, audio; Tim Peck - keys, vocals; Chris Salveter - percussion; Drew West - acoustic guitar, vocalsCreative Design - Kelley Warnock