WESLEY MEMORIAL. Sunday, September 16, Welcome to A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION

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1 Welcome to WESLEY MEMORIAL A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION Our purpose is to make and sustain spiritually healthy followers of Jesus Christ who live in ways that transform the world. Sunday, September 16, 2018 Traditional Worship in the Chapel 8:30 am Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall 8:30 am & 9:45 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 am 1225 Chestnut Drive High Point, North Carolina

2 The Worship of God Chapel September 16, :30 am Opening Voluntary Love Divine, All Loves Excelling... John Zundel Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship Shout the good news aloud. Proclaim the good news with acts of justice. Then our light will break forth like the dawn! You are the light of the world. Shine God s light in your good works. Then our light will shine forth for all people to see! Opening Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. God of Justice, you call us to shine the light of your abundance into our world. Equip us, we pray, to feed those who hunger for bread and thirst for love. God of Compassion, you call us to shine the light of your grace into our world. Inspire us, we pray, to include the lonely, the marginalized, and the friendless in our circle of fellowship. God of Liberation, you call us to shine the light of your joy into our world. Free us, we pray, from our fears, that we might enter into joyful service and join in your dance as we live in your light! Amen. Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance notebooks during the announcements. If this is your first time, please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Also, help yourself to a blue Wesley Memorial tote bag as our gift to you. Inside you will find information about our church. Check out our website at and subscribe to our monthly newsletter or Wesley Weekly blast for the latest events and opportunities! Hymn No. 568 Christ for the World We Sing...italian hymn Psalm 146 (with response) UM Hymnal No. 858 Scripture Lesson Isaiah 58:1-9a (OT Pg. 688) sermon The Proper Fast Jeff Patterson Hymn No. 593 Here I Am, Lord... here i am, lord Pastoral Prayer Response: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord s Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Praise Ye The Name Of The Lord... Gordon Young Andrea Tulipana, Allison Chickering, Walker Brown, Phillip Leach, Wesley Singers Praise ye the name of the Lord of Hosts. Praise Him all ye people. Let all the nations praise the Lord. Come ye together, sing unto God. Now and forever, sing unto God. Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! O come all ye nations, Sing unto God. Praise ye the name of the Lord of Hosts.

3 Praise Him all ye people. Let all the nations praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord! Let all the nations praise the Lord! Doxology No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow...lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of Thanksgiving Hymn No. 438 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord... duke street Service Notes: The Call to Worship and the Opening Prayer are from The Abingdon Worship Annual by Abingdon Press. Musical texts are reproduced within this document by permission under OneLicense.net A Benediction closing Voluntary Grand Choeur en Ut...Charles-Alexis Chauvet Please stand as you are able. Worship Leaders: Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor; Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care; Andrea Tulipana, Allison Chickering, Walker Brown, Phillip Leach, Wesley Singers; Frank Pifferetti, Organist.

4 .. Opening Voluntary Love Divine, All Loves Excelling...John Zundel Welcome and Announcements The Worship of God Sanctuary September 16, am Introit In Thee Is The Fountain Of Life...Eleanor Daley Chancel Choir In Thee is the fountain of life; in Thy light shall we see light. Please stand as you are able. Call To Worship Shout the good news aloud. Proclaim the good news with acts of justice. Then our light will break forth like the dawn! You are the light of the world. Shine God s light in your good works. Then our light will shine forth for all people to see! Opening Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. God of Justice, you call us to shine the light of your abundance into our world. Equip us, we pray, to feed those who hunger for bread and thirst for love. God of Compassion, you call us to shine the light of your grace into our world. Inspire us, we pray, to include the lonely, the marginalized, and the friendless in our circle of fellowship. God of Liberation, you call us to shine the light of your joy into our world. Free us, we pray, from our fears, that we might enter into joyful service and join in your dance as we live in your light! Amen. Processional Hymn No. 568 Christ for the World We Sing...italian hymn Psalm 146 (with response) UM Hymnal No. 858 Please be seated. Reception of New Members After the new members have affirmed their vows, the pastor shall say: Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in love. We give thanks for all God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant to support the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our witness, and our service as together we make and sustain spiritually healthy followers of Jesus Christ who live in ways that transform the world, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Anthem O Jesus, My Savior...David W. Music Chancel Choir O Jesus, my Savior, I know you are mine, for you all the pleasures of earth I resign. Of objects most pleasing, I love you the best; without you I m wretched, but with you I m blest. O Jesus, my Savior, with you I am blest, my life and salvation, my joy and my rest. Your name be my Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance notebooks during the announcements. If this is your first time, please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Also, help yourself to a blue Wesley Memorial tote bag as our gift to you. Inside you will find information about our church. Check out our website at and subscribe to our monthly newsletter or Wesley Weekly blast for the latest events and opportunities! In Thee is The Fountain of LIfe and Lead Me, O Lord were purchased for the glory of God by Anthem Angels Lou Anne and Dan Hamilton in loving memory of Louise Zimmerman O Jesus, My Savior was purchased for the glory of God by Anthem Angels Brian, Alisha, Elizabeth and Caroline Boger in loving memory of Richard and Libby Atwell.

5 theme, and your love be my song; your grace shall inspire both my heart and my tongue. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I ll ever adore you in heaven so bright; and singing your praises, before you I ll bow: if ever I loved you, my Jesus, tis now. Pastoral Prayer Response: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord s Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem Praise Ye The Name Of The Lord... Gordon Young.. Chancel Choir Praise ye the name of the Lord of Hosts. Praise Him all ye people. Let all the nations praise the Lord. Come ye together, sing unto God. Now and forever, sing unto God. Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! O come all ye nations, Sing unto God. Praise ye the name of the Lord of Hosts. Praise Him all ye people. Let all the nations praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord! Let all the nations praise the Lord! Please stand as you are able. Doxology No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow... lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer ofthanksgiving Hymn No. 592 When the Church of Jesus...king s weston Please be seated. Service Notes: The Call to Worship and the Opening Prayer are from The Abingdon Worship Annual by Abingdon Press. Musical texts are reproduced within this document by permission under OneLicense.net A Ushers for September: Chris Dudley, Warren Lackey, Britt Lytle, Jobie Redmond, Jr., J.J. Smith, Bruce von der Lippe, Kevin von der Lippe. Greeters: Norman Andrews, Bob Bass, Evelyn Davis. Scripture Lesson Isaiah 58:1-9a (OT Pg. 688) Sermon The Proper Fast Jeff Patterson Please stand as you are able. Hymn No. 593 Here I Am, Lord... here i am, lord Benediction and Choral Response Lead Me, O Lord...Eleanor Daley Chancel Choir Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness. Chimes of the Trinity Closing Voluntary Grand Choeur en Ut...Charles-Alexis Chauvet Worship Leaders: Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor; Erin Beall, Associate Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation and Contemporary Worship; Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care; Anne Carroll, Director of Music Ministries; Chancel Choir; Frank Pifferetti, Organist; Luke Shaw, Emma Carlisle Niebauer, Acolytes; Tess Mickey, Crucifer; George Marsh, Bookbearer; Julie Price, Altar Guild; Audrey Miller, Sound Engineer.

6 Our Clergy & Ministry Staff The Reverend Dr. Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor The Reverend Erin Beall, Associate Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation & Contemporary Worship The Reverend Carter Ferguson Associate Pastor, WMUMC & Pastor Ward Street Mission The Reverend Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care The Reverend Betty Jeanne Day, Congregational Care Pastor The Reverend Sandra McNiel, Congregational Care Pastor Anne Carroll, Director of Traditional Music Ministries Debbie Foust, Director of Children s Ministries dfoust@wesleymemorial.org Scott Howell, Director of Administration, Finance & Communications showell@wesleymemorial.org Steven Nelson, Director of Student Ministries snelson@wesleymemorial.org

7 NEXT Sunday, September 23 During the 11:00 am traditional service we will present Bibles to the rising third grade class. These Bibles are a gift from the Covington and Millis families and have been given to 3rd graders since 1922 in memory of J. Edward Millis, Jr. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone in the lives of our third graders. Thanks & Praise...to the 180 folks from Wesley Memorial, InterAct Club of HP Central, Furniture Land Rotary, Boy Scouts, HP Swim Club, and especially Chris Massey who helped us pack 36,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. Sympathies......to Andy Bills and family upon the death of his mother, Betty Goosmann Bills, on September 11, Visit our website: wesleymemorial.org/journey or contact the Reverend Erin Beall It is time for Wesley Memorial to update its Pictorial Directory. Online reservations are open. Follow the link from our webpage or go to and click on appointment and then click on Wesley Memorial. Pictures will be taken between the dates of October 13 November 3.

8 This Week at Wesley Memorial: September Sunday, September 16 Traditional Worship, 8:30 am, Chapel Contemporary Worship, 8:30 am & 9:45 am, Fellowship Hall Children, Student & Adult Sunday School, 9:45 am Traditional Worship, 11:00 am, Sanctuary Brownie Meeting, 3:00 pm, A-224 Daisy Meeting, 3:00 pm, A-221 Children s Ministry Team, 4:00 pm, Children s Gathering Space Monday, September 17 Non-Denominational Bible Study, 10:30 am, Circle View Dr. Efird Bible Study, 6:45 pm, Dining Hall Tuesday, September 18 Women of Wesley Bible Study, 9:15 am, Underground Live Alive Bingo, Book Club & Blood Pressure, 10:00 am, Fellowship Hall Live Alive Luncheon, 11:45 am, Dining Hall Church Council Prayer Intreat, 5:15 pm, Media Center Stephen Ministry Training, 6:00 pm, D201 Saturday, September 22 Horizon Praise Team Rehearsal, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall Stay Connected & Informed Like us on Facebook: Visit our website: Other Ministries Wednesday, September 19 Ward Street Clothes Closet, 9:00 am, Ward Street UMC Midweek Communion, 11:00 am, Chapel Bible Study Lunch, 12:00 noon, Dining Hall Caring Ministry, 1:15 pm, Circle View Room Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:30 pm, Arts & Crafts Room Wesley Handbell Ringers, 4:15 pm, Youth Bell Room Handbell Quartet, 5:30 pm, Adult Bell Room Vespers, 5:30 pm, Chapel NEW TIME Wednesday Dinner, 5:45 pm, Dining Hall NEW TIME MERGE, 6:30 pm, The Underground Pastor s Bible Study, 6:45 pm, Aldersgate-Miller Classroom Chancel Choir, 6:45 pm, Choir Room Thursday, September 20 Ward Street Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Ward Street UMC Emergency Preparedness, 2:00 pm, Conf. Room #3 The Taxes, They Are a Changin 6:30 pm, Dining Hall Chancel Bell Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, Adult Bell Room Friday, September 21 Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm, Media Center In the event of an emergency, call the main number and choose option 1. It is available 24/7 and will connect you with a pastor. To View the Full Church Calendar please visit our website Calendar