TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAYAFTER PENTECOST

November 13, 2016

WELCOMEWelcome to First United Methodist Church; we are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Founded in 1821, First Church is the oldest Protestant church in the area and the oldest Methodist church in Florida. This historic church, with four Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. We hope that you will consider becoming a member of our church family. You may join any Sunday by profession of faith or transfer of membership. Come and be a part of what God is doing here.

VISITOR / NEW MEMBER CLASSWe welcome all visitors and new members that are interested in learning more about First Church to an introductory class that consists of four parts. The class assembles at 9:30am in room PH101 next door in the Perry Home. Today’s class, Ministries of First Church, is about all the programs and ministries of the church. Next week, Serving at First Church will help you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. On November 27, Tour of First Church will walk you through the historic buildings of our campus. We hope you join us each week.

NURSERY and CHILDREN’S BULLETINSNursery is available this morning for children up to five years old. If you need help locating the nursery, please see an usher or greeter for assistance. Also, children’s worship bulletins and crayons are available in the narthex.

FLOWERSThe flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Carolyn Elzey by Welton and Frank.

The rose on the altar reminds us to offer prayers of thanksgiving to Almighty God for the gift of Makenna Grace Thomason, daughter of MB and Molly Thomason, born November 2, 2016. Proud grandparents are Hank and Karen Thompson.

THOSE SERVING TODAY8:00: ACOLYTES–Lauren Wheelis, Greggory Sherlock, & Robert Sherlock; USHERS–Tom Marucci, Carl Ashby, David Crow, Nancy Shealy, Jacob Head & Jason Onacki; COMMUNION STEWARD–Cissy Martin; GREETERS–Marie Percy, Bill Spain, Ben/Susan Paramore.

9:30: USHERS–Mike Ward, John Susko & Tanner Morris; COMMUNION STEWARDS–Amy Voeltz & Kelly Davies; GREETERS–Dona Hill & Carol Ross; COMMUNION SERVERS–Ruth Klarner & Diane Ward.

11:00: ACOLYTE–Ally Blankenship, AJ Luth, & Deion Crews; USHERS–Rusty Harris, Tom Cathey, Eric Enquist & Wayne Miller; COMMUNION STEWARD–Marcia Enquist; GREETERS–Carol Stevenson & Jackie Pergande; COMMUNION SERVERS–Wendy Westmoreland, Randy Maygarden, Linda Wade, & Drexel Wachob.

NEXT WEEK at FIRST CHURCHJoin us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday (the last Sunday in the Christian Year). Dr. Wachob will be out of town. The Rev. Brandon Bures will preach at the 8:00 and 9:30am worship services in the Main Sanctuary and 11:00am at ICON. The Rev. Ken Autrey will preach at the 11:00am worship service here in the Main Sanctuary. Next week’s lectionary scriptures: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43.

ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

WELCOME

CHORUSO Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free;tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care.

PRELUDE Dr. Rick Branch, organ“Prelude in Classic Style” Gordon Young

*CHIMING OF THE HOUR

*CALL TO WORSHIPThe stone which the builders rejectedHas become the chief cornerstone.This is the day which the Lord has made.Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*HYMN No. 368“My Hope Is Built”

*COLLECT Rev. Brandon Bures (8), Rev. Ken Autrey (11)Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

PSALTER Psalm 118 (sing Response 2) No. 839

*GLORIA PATRI No. 70

ANTHEM 8:00 Rick Branch, organ“The Everlasting Arms” arr. Wilbur Held 11:00 Sanctuary Choir“No Night There” Craig Curry

11:00 CHILDREN’S SERMONChildren may come down to the front of the sanctuary as we sing together the first stanza of “Jesus Loves Me” (hymn No. 191).

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATIONOpen our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.

*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 21:5-19

SERMON Dr. Wesley H. Wachob

PASTORAL PRAYER

CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE No. 12

REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCEPlease register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address, telephone number, and email address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way.

OFFERTORY 8:00 Rick Branch, organ“Sing with All the Saints In Glory” arr. Paul Manz

11:00 Sanctuary Choir“For the Beauty of the Earth” John Rutter

*DOXOLOGY No. 95“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion.

COMMUNION HYMN No. 377“It Is Well with My Soul”

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIPAnyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn.

*CLOSING HYMN No. 463“Lord, Speak to Me”

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE“Musette” Fred Bock

*Please Stand

LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES• First Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25. “After the Disaster,” Series Finale: All Things New.

A prophecy of an entirely new world order inaugurated by God in which infant mortality is ended, everyone works and enjoys the fruit of their labor, and “They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain.”

• Isaiah 12 or Psalm 118. (The Prophet gives thanks for God’s salvation.) A song which gives thanks to the wise and mighty God who answers prayers.

• Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Paul instructs the Christians in Thessalonica on the importance of work and avoiding the creation of an “idle class,” whether rich or poor.

• Gospel Lesson: Luke 21:5-19. Jesus foretells of the destruction of the Temple, warns against being misled by alarmists, and anticipates dreadful times in which his followers must bear witness and will be given words, wisdom, and power to endure.

ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:30 a.m.

WELCOME

PRELUDE Dr. Rick Branch, organ“Prelude in Classic Style” Gordon Young

*CHIMING OF THE HOUR

*HYMN No. 368“My Hope Is Built”

*COLLECT Rev. Brandon Bures

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM No. 39Leighton Greer Brillante, daughter of Chad and Brittany Brillante

HYMN No. 611“Child of Blessing, Child of Promise”

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATIONOpen our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.

*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 21:5-19

SERMON Dr. Wesley H. Wachob

PASTORAL PRAYER

CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE No. 12

REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCEPlease register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address and telephone number so that we may welcome you in a more personal way.

OFFERTORY Libby K. Hargrave“Simple Gifts/I Will Bow” arr. L. K. Hargrave

*DOXOLOGY No. 95“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion.

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIPAnyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn.

*CLOSING HYMN No. 463“Lord, Speak to Me”

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE “Simple Gifts” arr. L. K. Hargrave

*Please Stand

ANNOUNCEMENTSWednesday Evening Activities Join us this week for our final Wednesday evening of the Fall Semester! Dinner is from 5:00 to 6:00pm in The Wright Place. This week’s menu is: Cuban Picadillo, Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Cornbread, Green Salad, & Caramel Cake. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online. Classes begin after dinner at 6:00pm. Please note that Dr. Wachob’s class has already ended for the year; it will not meet this Wednesday. There will not be any activities next Wednesday due to Thanksgiving, but activities will resume on November 30 in the first week of Advent. Look for Advent activities in your email and in future publications. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday nights.

Great Day of Giving Food Drive | All of November For the entire month of November we are collecting food items that will go into gift boxes on our annual Great Day of Giving. All members of the church are asked to join us in this food drive. We are asking that each age level bring in specific items. A listing of each age-level’s food item can be found in the current issue of the Witness and online at fumcpensacola.com. Food items can be dropped off in our collection boxes located in the front office, Perry Home, and Education Building throughout the month of November. Food boxes will be assembled by church members at our Great Day of Giving event on Sunday, December 4.

Christmas Creations Arts & Crafts Show | Nov. 18th & 19th Next weekend is our 39th annual Christmas Creations Arts and Crafts Show and Luncheon hosted by the United Methodist Women of the church. Our annual craft show features many great artisans and crafters from the area and provides a great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping started. The Gingerbread house treat shop will be full of homemade goodies and is a great place to stock up before Thanksgiving and fill in over the holidays. Our cheese straws are a perfect treat to bring to any holiday party and kids love them too. Proceeds go to support community ministries. Show times are Friday from 9:00am–6:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am–3:00pm. Lunch is available both days between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Come ring in the holidays with us at Christmas Creations!

Community Thanksgiving Service | November 22nd Everyone is invited to the annual downtown Pensacola Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service, next Tuesday, November 22, at 6:30pm. This year the service will be hosted here in our Main Sanctuary. The Reverend Frank Beall, Interim Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will deliver the sermon with special music by Perdido Brass and the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary and Handbell Choirs. An offering will be collected to benefit United Ministries. Churches participating in the service include Christ Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Temple Beth El, and First Baptist Church. We look forward to seeing you on November 22 as Pensacola joins together to give thanks!

Artist of the Month | Meet the Artist Today The Artist of the Month for November is Richard Morrison. This is his ninth exhibit of watercolors at The Wright Place. Titled “New Views Through Old Eyes”, the 68 paintings feature his usual array of colorful locales and maritime scenes. You are invited to stop by The Wright Place this morning to meet Richard. Come and check out all his great pieces on display through December 12.

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