PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 23, 2010

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1 PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 23, 2010

2 Welcome Welcome to ICON at 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 3000 and is overflowing with life. We hope you will consider becoming a member of our church family. You may join any Sunday by profession of faith or transfer of membership. Come be a part of what God is doing here. Visitor/New Member Class We welcome all visitors and new members that are interested in learning more about First Church to an introduction class that consist of four parts. The classes assemble at 9:45 a.m. in room PH101 in the Perry Home. Today, Tour of First Church guided you through the historic buildings of our campus. On June 6, Introduction to First Church, will be led by the Rev. Geoffrey Lentz and give you an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the history, theology, worship, and membership of this great church. On June 13th, Ministries of First Church will provide information about all the programs and ministries of the church. On June 20th, Serving at First Church tells you about where you can service and how you can become involved. We hope that you will join us each week for these informative sessions about First Church. Nursery and Children s Bulletins Nursery is available for children up to 5 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 lobby. Next Sunday at ICON Next Sunday, May 30, is Trinity Sunday where we celebrate God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Geoffrey will preach Trinitarian Philosophy: Falling in Love With Wisdom based on Proverbs 8:1-4, Lisa will teach the children about wisdom and BANNER will led us in worship. See you next Sunday!

3 ORDER OF SERVICE ICON - 11 A.M. GREETING AND ANNOUCEMENTS Jeb Hunt THE CALL We Welcome You *OPENING SONG You ll Come *OPENING PRAYER *SONG OF PRAISE Fire Fall Down WACCI Human Video Class Cece Winans BANNER Brooke Fraser Emily Capes Matt Crocker REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad on the end of each aisle. If you are visiting with us, please include your address, telephone number and address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. CHILDREN S SERMON Lisa Bond SCRIPTURE LESSON Acts 2:1-21 Dramatic Interpretation of Acts 2 FUMC Drama Team SERMON A Miracle Called Church Rev. Geoffrey Lentz PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Consuming Fire Third Day *DOXOLOGY INVITATION & CONFESSION

4 COMMUNION One *CLOSING SONG Spirit Song U2 John Wimber BENEDICTION *Please Stand Those Serving Today Acolytes: Kathleen Lipham and Mitchell Lipham Crucifer: Trevor Odom Ushers: Kent Lipham, Chris Banks, and Wesley Odom WACCI Human Video Class: Braden Ball, Amy Brown, Marcie DuBose, Jessie Morse, Helen Trawick, Abigail Weeks and Vanessa Welch WACCI Teachers: Lisa Bond, Mary Bower, and Melanie Titus Drama: Caroline Bond, Kylie Branch, Luke Evans, Haley Lenga, Caroline Pierce, Haley Roberts, and Anna Safko Music: Jeb Hunt, Lindsay Blanton, Drew Branch, Zach Evans, Megatron Hufflepuff and Scott McBride Sound and Lights: Kyle Hall and Akemi Raish Lectionary Scriptures First Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 With the sound of rushing wind and the appearance of tongues of fire upon their heads, the apostles receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Second Lesson: Romans 8:14-17 Paul teaches that the Spirit which has been given to the Romans regenerates them. Gospel Lesson: John 14:8-17(25-27) In response to Philip s request to show us the Father, Jesus declares that they are one. He promises to send the Spirit.

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER There is something for everyone on Wednesday Nights. Dinner is from 5:00 6:00 p.m. This week s menu is: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad and Dessert. You may make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office ( ), or online. Please make your reservations by noon on Tuesday. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! FAMILY PICNIC IN THE PARK Directly following today s service at 12 noon, you are invited to meet some of our new families at Bay View Park (2001 E Lloyd St) for a picnic. We will meet at the picnic tables closest to the water. Please bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the fellowship and playing at the park with your church family. If it rains it will be rescheduled. END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR POOL PARTY All youth are invited to an end of the year pool party this afternoon from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Mid Highs will celebrate at Anna and James Safko s house while the Sr Highs party at Khaki Wade s house. Come celebrate the beginning of summer with us! VIDEO PRESENTATION TO HONOR VETERANS We will be honoring all veterans at Silver and Gold this Thursday, May 27th at 11 AM. A special video will be show in Wesley Abbey featuring interviews with numerous veterans from First Church. A meal will follow in The Wright Place. If you would like to attend, please call the front office to make reservations. GRADUATING SENIORS BREAKFAST All high school seniors are invited to attend the Graduating Seniors Breakfast on Saturday, May 29th from 8:30 11:00 a.m. in The Wright Place. All 11th graders and parents are also needed to help prepare food and serve our 12th graders and watch the slide show with us! Contact Karen Varnson at or Emily at to sign up.

6 WHO ARE WE? ICON, the newest service at First United Methodist Church, began on January 11, The service has been widely successful and has added many new members to our church family. ICON is based on four founding principles: + Cutting Edge: We use new songs, modern musical styles, two huge HD screens, and social networking to bring the gospel of Jesus to our postmodern culture. + Tradition Rich: Unlike most contemporary services we fully embrace our Christian heritage. Our service centers around Holy Communion and finds the ancient liturgy of the early church to be highly relevant. + Art Embracing: We value the creative arts in our congregation. Our service uses musical and visual arts to help deepen our experience of worship. + Christ Centered: We strive to keep Christ at the center of all we do. Our focus is not so much about making Christ relevant to the world, but making the world relevant to Christ. Our worship is not about us, but about God. Because of the tremendous growth of ICON, we are currently working on plans to relocate the service to a much larger space above its current location in Wesley Abbey. WHAT DOES MEAN? ICON is the Greek word for image. Worship at ICON is highly visual and experiential with the large screens, candles and processional cross. The Bible proclaims that we are made in God s image (Genesis 1), but through our sin we have tarnished that image. We believe that Christ is the true image of God (Hebrews 1) and through him God is restoring us to our true image. The Bible says (1 John 3:2), What we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: that when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. Our hope is to be an ICON of Christ.