Morning Worship on the Lord s Day. Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests

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1 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day January 20, :30 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit As the Deer *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 368 My Hope is Built Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Come Just as You Are Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 657 This Is the Day The Children s Message Anthem Part the Waters New Testament Reading Ephesians 2:8-9 Pastor George Sermon Pardon Me Pastor Adam Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Lead the Way *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 370 Victory in Jesus *Benediction Postlude O Worship the King Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence all cell phones. Nursery available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3.

2 Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday January 20, :30 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.com Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

3 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day January 20, :00 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit The Brightest Trumpet" Ritter Terri Boykin *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 368 My Hope is Built Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer Spirit Song Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 657 This Is the Day The Children s Message Pastor George Anthem Great Is Thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; as Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. 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! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! New Testament Reading Ephesians 2:8-9 Sermon Pardon Me Pastor Adam Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Part the Waters, Lord *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 370 Victory in Jesus *Benediction Choral Benediction The Resurrected Christ Be Our Guide Postlude O Worship the King Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones. Nursery available: See any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3.

4 Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday January 20, :00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M.Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

5 Contemporary Worship January 20, 2019 Opening Song Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Welcome and Announcement Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Offering and Prayer of Dedication The Reading of God s Word Ephesians 2:8-9 Sermon Justifying Grace Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family.

6 NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday January 20, :45 am and 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

7 This Week at SUMC Sunday January 20, :30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 4:00 pm Celebration Rehearsal (Choir room) 4:30 pm Confirmation Class (Bldg 1, Old Fellowship Hall-AA Rm) 4:30 pm Sunday Night Activities (AssblyHall,Rms208,217,221,223, Kitchen, 10, 14) 4:30 pm UMKids (Bldg 1, Choir Rm, Rms 10, 14) 4:30 pm MOPS Meeting (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 4:30 pm Small Group: Ezekiel (Bldg 1, Library) Monday January 21, 2019 Office is closed in observance of MLK Day 7:00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Bldg 1, Rm 29) 6:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 2, Sanctuary) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 1, Choir Room) Tuesday January 22, :30 pm Teen Community Bible Study (Assembly Hall) Wednesday January 23, :30 am Men s Bible Study (Bldg 1, Rm 13) 9:30 am Worship Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30 am Church Staff Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Beacon Worship Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) Thursday January 24, :00 am Study on Prayer (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 4:00 pm Youth Ski Trip leaves church parking lot 4:00 pm Bible Study Session 1: Peacemaking (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Bible Study Session 2: Peacemaking (Bldg 1, Library) Friday January 25, 2019 Youth Ski Trip all weekend-returns January 27 9:30 am Book of Joy Study (Bldg 1, Library) Saturday January 26, 2019 There will be a Membership 101 class on Saturday, January 26 from 8:30 am- 11:30am in Bldg 1, Rm 27. Please register with Pastor Adam by calling the church office at or pastoradam@swansboroumc.org. ANNOUNCEMENTS Two New Classes beginning in January. "Called to Peacemaking: Christ's Peace--Our Peace" The ideal of peace/reality of war, from a Biblical perspective and Christian history...aiming toward a personal response to Christ's call to peacemaking. Six weeks, with two identical classes on Thursdays (4 and 6:30 p.m.) beginning Jan. 17 th in Bldg 1, Room 25 (Library). Leader: Jim Brewster Winter Reading: The Book of Joy, by Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama. After more than fifty years of exile and the violence of oppression, these two Nobel Peace Prize winners discuss the nature of true joy. Six weeks, Friday mornings, 9:30-11:00 beginning Jan. 25 th in Bldg 1, Rm 25 (Library). Leader: Jim Brewster There will be a Study on Prayer based on a book tled The Prayer Coin by Elisa Morgan beginning Thursday, January 17-February 21 from 10:00am- 11:30am in Bldg 1, Room 27. The focus of the study will be based on Jesus prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. The book is available via Amazon or Discovery House for $ For more info, contact Susan Finch, Teachers: Susan Finch and Angela Weaver The class studying the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament is mee ng on Sunday in Bldg 1, Library from 4:30-6:30. It will be taught by Cheryl Epperson. Adult Sunday School Classes room changes: The Logos Class will be mee ng in the old Fellowship Hall, Bldg. 1, lower level. The Sojourners Class will be mee ng in Bldg 1, Rm 25 (Library) Congregations for Children (our SUMC and Silverdale Elementary partnership) will meet on Mon., Jan. 28 th,1-2pm in Bldg.. 1, Rm25 (Library) New volunteers are always welcome! There are a variety of rewarding opportunities available! Peggy Stolzenberg c4c@swansboroumc.org for more information, or maybe we will see you there! Souper Supper/Souper Bowl of Caring sponsored by Family Ministries: Who will win this year s Prized Soup ladle for the favorite soup? Bring your favorite pot of soup to share. Come taste new soups & vote on your favorite Sunday, January 27 from 5:00-6:30pm in the Assembly Hall. Dona ons will help support the Onslow Community Outreach Soup Kitchen! Be resourceful by bringing your own bowl!

8 PRAYER CONCERNS Members: David & Charlie Krawchuk, Janice Bean, Beth Lenthall, Barbara Brown, Sheryle Kinney, Eldean Truax, Nolan Hernandez, Hal Silver, Beth Lenthall, Amy Dodson, Jan Cutler, Shirley Lynn*, Shelton Kellum, Dick McLeish, Mary Bergazzi, Sara Bergazzi, Sylvia Sylvester*, Peg Fredeen* (*shut in), Phil & Brock Smith Friends & Family: Nancy Hewitt, Janice Rice, Patti Fritz, Al McCulloch, Brandon Bachik, Larry Smith, Myra Johnson, Rick Haner, Charlotte Jones, Kitty Askins, Peter Orwat, Sharon Kanavel, Vicki Clift, Angela Adams, Eric Hart, Lavonne Bartol, Devin Seibel, Derek Hodsdon, Cathy Hodsdon, Dr. O Schindelar, David Pinsky, Tucker Talley, Charlie Pake, Pat Salair, Madeleine & Sam Hobbs & Family, Brandon Bachik Deployed Military: Nicholas Sweet, Dirk Caldwell, Brian Baldini, Craig Sampsel, James Pidgeon III, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Scott Harper Jr.*, Erik Werhner (*Church Member) The prayer focus for all involved with our educa on system. Pray for teachers, students, administrators, guidance counselors, parents, custodial staff, and all others involved with the educa on of our children and youth. The schedule adjustments for days missed on account of the hurricane will add extra stress and anxiety to the spring semester. Pray for wisdom and guidance as they navigate this difficult me - may the students be open and flexible to what is being taught, may parents find comfort when stressed, and all involved with the schools have pa ence; may all involved feel God's peace. OUR PRESENCE Sunday, January 13, : : : :15 81 OUR GIFTS In memory of Alex Doss given by Chuck & Emily Egerton The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God PRAISE THE LORD Beth Lenthall received great news at her latest doctor s visit that she is cancer free! We ve raised $116,749 towards the $448,000 in hurricane damages We have a list of all the adult Sunday school classes, along with adult bible study classes, pertaining to what they are studying and where they meet. Building 2 roof is complete and they ve started on the roof of building 3. Financial Status at a Glance Month ending - December 2018 Total Givings Expenses $1,393,727 $1,340,899 FINANCIAL REPORT Financial Dec 2018 Month End Year to Date Tithing and Gifts $115,096 $991,884 $20 Fellowship Fund & $25,105 $174,286 Building Gifts Transfer in from $20 Fellowship Fund Savings $ 2,734 $ 95,841 Childcare Contribution $ 0 $70,000 Transfer from $35,000 $50,791 Catastrophic Reserve Conference Assistance $10,965 $10,965 Total Income: $186,166 $ 1,393,727 Less Expenses: $146,761 $ 1,340,899 Net: $ 39,405 $ 52,827 Thank you to all who have a financial contribution this year. If you have not done do, please submit your 2019 Estimate of Giving by the end of the month by placing your card in the offering plate during worship service or returning the card to the church office. OUR SERVICE Nursery Jan 13 8:30 Adele Hyla-Brewster 11:00 Tabitha Chadwick Children s Church Jan 13 8:30 Chris Wilson 11:00 Susan Stuart Acolytes Jan 13 8:30 Emily Seelinger 11:00 Molly Walsh, Grayson Rudolph, DeAubry Underwood Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Arlene Spehar