SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

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1 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY JANUARY 19, 2014

2 WELCOME Welcome 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. FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Hoefflin family and the Jones family by Jo and Bill Jones. VISITOR/NEW MEMBER CLASS We 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 will assemble at 9:30am in room PH101 next door in the Perry Home. Today s class, Serving at First Church will help you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. Next week, Ministries at First Church will teach you about the various ministries at our church. We hope you join us each week. NURSERY AND CHILDREN S BULLETINS Nursery 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. THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00: ACOLYTES Cody Titus, Anna Thompson & Corbin Jillard; USHERS Marty Sherlock, Geoff Cook, Mike Jones, Neil Jones, J.D. Scott & John Thames; COMMUNION STEWARD Rhonda Pippin; GREETERS Tom/Betty Baker, Linda Shearlock, David/Julia Crow & Colleen Ball. 9:30: USHERS Whitney Voeltz, Tommy Davies & Mike Ward; GREETERS Martha Ann Hunter & Brenda Carraway; ASSISTING WITH COMMUNON Scott Grantland, Clergy; Kent/Ruth Klarner, Lay Persons; MUSIC Libby Hargrave. 11:00: ACOLYTES Ally Blankenship, Will Blankenship & Kylie Branch; USHERS Walter Glenn, Tom Helms, Paul Young, John Gross, Randy Maygarden & Mike Vance; GREETERS Jane Moseley & Sue Glenn.

3 ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 AND 11:00 A.M. WELCOME *CHORUS Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! PRELUDE Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Libby K. Hargrave arr. Don Wyrtzen *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP Let us praise the Lord. Who sets our feet upon a rock. God makes our steps secure, And puts a new song in our mouths. Let us speak of God s faithfulness, And sing of God s salvation! *HYMN No. 580 Lead On, O King Eternal *COLLECT 8:00 Rev. Bob Sweet 11:00 Dr. Mary Ann Gantt PSALTER Psalm 40 No. 774 *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 ANTHEM The Sweet By and By 8:00 Amy Irby, solo arr. Luigi Zaninelli 11:00 Libby K. Hargrave, solo arr. Twila Paris REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address, telephone number, and address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Open 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.

4 *GOSPEL LESSON John 1:29-42 SERMON For What Are You Looking Dr. Wesley H. Wachob PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY Many Gifts, One Spirit 8:00 Libby K. Hargrave, solo arr. Twila Paris 11:00 Sanctuary Choir Allen Pote *DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow THE GREAT THANKSGIVING No. 12 You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion. COMMUNION HYMN No. 616 Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Anyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn. *CLOSING HYMN No. 549 Where Charity and Love Prevail *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE arr. Libby K. Hargrave *Please Stand Lectionary Scripture OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 49:1-7 The prophet reveals the mission of the Messiah to be a light to the nations, that [God s] salvation may reach to the end of the earth. SECOND LESSON: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul gives thanks for the Christians at Corinth and reminds them that they have been enriched by God with spiritual gifts. These will sustain them to await Christ s fulfillment. GOSPEL LESSON: John 1:29-42 John the Baptist reveals Jesus to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, and the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. The first of the disciples to follow Jesus; one is not named, but the other is Andrew, who brings his brother Simon. Simon receives his new name Peter.

5 ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:30 A.M. WELCOME PRELUDE Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Libby K. Hargrave arr. Don Wyrtzen *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *HYMN No. 580 Lead On, O King Eternal *COLLECT Rev. Scott Grantland REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please 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. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Open 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 John 1:29-42 SERMON For What Are You Looking Dr. Wesley H. Wachob PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY The Sweet By and By Amy Irby, solo arr. Luigi Zaninelli *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 DISCIPLESHIP Anyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn. *CLOSING HYMN No. 549 Where Charity and Love Prevail *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Please Stand arr. Libby K. Hargrave

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER AND ACTIVITIES Join us every Wednesday night from 5:00 6:00 pm for a time of food and fellowship at our Wednesday Night Dinner. This week s menu is: Spinach Lasagna, Bread, Salad and Dessert. You may make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office ( ), or online at FUMCPensacola.com. Please make your reservations by noon on Tuesday. Also, be sure to stay and join in with one of our great Wednesday Night Classes beginning at 6:00pm or come join our Sanctuary Choir. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday nights! DR. WACHOB S WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Dr. Wesley H. Wachob will be teaching an in depth Bible study on The Acts of the Apostles beginning this Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00pm in Wesley Abbey. All are invited to attend this wonderful book study with our Senior Pastor. JANUARY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Winter classes continue this Wednesday with Earle McCauley and Geoff Cook leading Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University at 6:00pm in room S117, and Dr. Gantt leading discussion on The Wesleyan Way. In addition to other class offerings for Adults, programs for Children, Tweens, Mid Highs, and Youth are also available. OFFICE CLOSED ON MONDAY The church office will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PHOTO SUBMISSION If you were unable to have your portrait taken for the new pictorial directory, but would still like to be included in the photo portion of the book, you may submit a digital photo. your photo to jebhunt@pensacolafirstchurch.com. The deadline for digital submission is January 31st. Please list the names of everyone included in the photo, address, phone number and address. The new directory will be finished and available mid-february. Thank you for your participation. 50 FORWARD MINISTRIES SILVER AND GOLD Silver and Gold will meet this Thursday, January 23rd, in The Wright Place. The program will come from the Council on Aging. Reservations can be made by calling the church office at by Monday January 20th. Come and see what we are all about! Additional announcements, our complete church calendar, sermon podcasts and more are available online at FUMCPensacola.com. CONTACT US: 6 E. Wright St. Pensacola, Fl (850) FOR PASTORAL EMERGENCIES CONTACT: Ken Autrey ( ) or Ginger Raines ( ) in addition to the church office.