First United Methodist Church of Oviedo August 25, 2019

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Brian James, Senior Pastor

Patina Ripkey, Associate Pastor for Mission Engagement and Contemporary Worship

263 King Street, Oviedo, FL 32765

Office: (407) 365-3255 Early Childhood Center: (407) 365-3702

Website: https://fumcoviedo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FUMCOviedo

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fumcoviedo Twitter: https://twitter.com/FUMCOviedo

Our Mission FOLLOWing Jesus Christ to MAKE disciples for the

TRANSFORMation of the World.

Our Vision Each person in our church and community loving and growing as disciples of Jesus Christ

through Fellowship, Learning, Outreach and Worship.

WELC

OM

E

PRESERVICE MUSIC (11:00 a.m.) The New Floridians Southern Gospel Group WELCOME

*GREETING/FELLOWSHIP RESPONSE The Family of God (Bill Gaither)

WORSHIP THOUGHT Once we understand the greatness of the human soul, we can embrace God's love for us

in the giving of his Son. ~ Dallas Willard

PRELUDE/BRINGING IN THE LIGHT It Is Well With My Soul / Cares Chorus (Philip P. Bliss / Kelly Willard) *RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP (Inspired by Isaiah 55 and Psalm 42) (8:00 a.m.) Brian Boyington (11:00 a.m.) Bob Shaffer

Leader: Come to the waters you who are thirsty; though you have no money, come! Buy wine and milk without money, and without cost. PEOPLE: MY SOUL THIRSTS FOR GOD, FOR THE LIVING GOD! Leader: Why spend money on what does not satisfy? Listen to me, and you will have good things to eat, and rich food to enjoy. PEOPLE: MY SOUL THIRSTS FOR GOD, FOR THE LIVING GOD! Leader: Seek the Lord while he is still to be found; call to him while he is near. PEOPLE: MY SOUL THIRSTS FOR GOD, FOR THE LIVING GOD! *OPENING HYMN OF PRAISE #451 Be Thou My Vision

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881 *Gloria Patri #71

THE CHURCH AT PRAYER The Morning Prayer/Lord’s Prayer OFFERINGS TO GOD Offertory: The New Floridians

*Doxology: #95 Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow

*HYMN OF PREPARATION (8:00 a.m.) #191 Jesus Loves Me

ANTHEM (11:00 a.m.) Here I Am, Lord (Dan Schutte, arr. Craig Courtney) Chancel Choir and Flute (Lynne Roop)

SCRIPTURE Matthew 16:24-26 MESSAGE: The Value Of The Human Soul Pastor Patina Ripkey

*CLOSING HYMN / SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST #377 It Is Well With My Soul SENDING FORTH

POSTLUDE Rigaudon / Come, Christians, Join To Sing (Andre Campra / Traditional Spanish Melody)

*Please stand if you are comfortably able.

August 25, 2019 TRADITIONAL WORSHIP at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

WORSHIP AT FIRST CHURCH MESSAGE NOTES:

Baptism: Paul Michael Blakey, Jr. OFFERING: The New Floridians Southern Gospel Group

MESSAGE: The Value Of The Human Soul Pastor Patina Ripkey

Matthew 16:24-26

9:30 a.m. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

Today at the 9:30 a.m. service, Pastor Patina is baptizing

Paul Michael Blakey, Jr. who was born on December 13, 2018. His

parents are Paul and Diana Blakey.

UPCOMING SERMON SERIES: THRIVE

9/1: Pastor Brian James Planting: What Is A Christian? 9/8: Rev. Dr. Wade Arnold Rooting: What Is A Disciple? 9/15: Pastor Patina Ripkey Cultivating: A Life Of Becoming 9/22: Rev. Dr. Wade Arnold Flourishing: Becoming Like Christ Together 9/29: Pastor Brian James Thriving: Living In The FLOW

WELCOME!

We are so glad that you are worshipping with us this morning! If you are a visitor, please let us know you are here by filling out a Visitor’s Card in the pew rack. Special visitor gift bags are located on the Round Table in the Narthex. Also check out our Information Racks located near the side doors.

Coffee and Conversation: Join us on Sunday mornings between services for a cup of coffee in the Welcome Center.

Wiggle Room: If anyone needs a space to play or take a break, we have a Wiggle Room in the back of the Main Sanctuary.

For Children: Nursery is available for babies and toddlers at all services. Sunday School for Preschool-5th Grade is at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in Upstairs Fellowship Hall. We also have activity books in the Narthex for children who wish to sit in the service.

For Youth: High Schoolers can sit together in Worship (Section B, Left, Rows 3-4) at the 9:30 service. Middle Schoolers (Grades 6th-8th) can attend a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3-209. Youth Group (Grades 6th-12th) is Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Sunday School and Weekday Classes: A list of Sunday School and weekday classes is available in our Information Racks, on our website, and on the next page.

Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, complete a prayer request card and place it in the offering plate or prayer box. A list of prayer concerns to pray over is available at each entrance. A Stephen Minister is available at the kneeling rail after each service if you would like someone to pray with you. For a pastoral visit, contact the office.

Hearing aids and ear plugs are available at the back of the church. Large print Bibles and hymnals also are available.

Sunday Service Times: Casual Traditional at 8:00 a.m., Contemporary at 9:30 a.m., Traditional at 11:00 a.m. Weekday Service is Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.

Sunday — August 25 8:00 a.m.-Noon Nursery for Infants & Toddlers/1-110 8:00 a.m. Worship Service/6-HS 8:00 a.m. Praise Team Rehearsal/1-S 9:30 a.m. Middle School (6th-8th) Bible Study/3-209 9:30 a.m. Youth (9th-12th) — Sit in Service/1-S 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Service/1-S 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pre-K-5th Grade — Sunday School/3-201 9:30 & 11 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal/1-MR 11:00 a.m. Christianity 101/7-Lee Chapel 3:00 p.m. New Floridians Concert/1-S 6:00 p.m. 30 Life Principles Book Study/4-JP 6:00 p.m. Youth Group/2-YR

Monday — August 26 9:30 a.m. Sewing Class/3-FH 4:15 p.m. O.U.R.M Serving Dinner 5:00 p.m. Announcement Deadline 7:00 p.m. Administrative Council/3-FH 7:00 p.m. Stepping Up Men’s Book Study/Off-Site

Tuesday — August 27 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Townhouse 9:30 a.m. Worship Review Meeting/1-MR 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study — Daniel/2-100 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting/1-MR 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting/2-CC

Wednesday — August 28 12:15 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Service/6-HS 1:00 p.m. F-L-O-W Group/4-JP 4:30 p.m. Widow Support Group/5-101 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Dinner/3-FH

Children & Youth Programs 6:00 p.m. Youth Small Groups / 2-YR 6:30 p.m. Nursery/1-110 6:30 p.m. Christian Life Club (Pre-K — 5th)/3-201

Adult Programs: 6:30 p.m. Pastor Brian’s Roman’s Study/3-FH 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace/2-CC 6:30 p.m. Christianity 101/7-Lee Chapel 6:30 p.m. 50 Days of Heaven Book Study/5-100 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal/1-MR

Thursday — August 29 Noon Military Support Team/3-FH 6:00 p.m. Praise Team Vocal Rehearsal/1-113 6:30 p.m. Pickleball/2-Gym 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Band Rehearsal/1-S 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting/2-CC

Friday — August 30 7:00 p.m. F-L-O-W Group/Off-site

EVENTS THIS WEEK

2019 giving thru week #33: $709,821.20

2018 giving thru week #33: $721,871.44

Difference: $ (12,050.24)

Needed Weekly: $24,587.68

Actual Giving: $30,405.49

$ 5,111.62

Needed YTD: $720,621.85

Actual YTD: $709,821.20

($ 10,800.65)

* Current figures based on budget revision

Extravagant Generosity August 18, 2019

Altar Flowers

The Altar Flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to

the Glory of God, and in loving memory of my husband, Wes,

by Marty Rouse

August 28, 2019

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Baked chicken, roasted potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls and dessert.

Prices:

Adult $6. Children under age 12, $4. Family $20.

Carry-out available: $6 (per person)

Passionate Worship Attendance

August 18, 2019

8:00 a.m.: 90

9:30 a.m.: 266

11:00 a.m.: 245

Total: 601