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1 Welcome! July 8, 2018 Order Of Worship Prelude Today s Focus Pat Deighton Welcome / Next Steps / Greet each other Marilyn Wagers Please sign and pass the Register located in the pew. Guests please stop by the Welcome Center in the church lobby for a gift. Worship in Song In the Sweet By and By I ll Fly Away Open Up the Heavens Joys & Concerns/Lord s Prayer Rev. Jeffrey Ice Offering & Anthem Hallelujah By and By Voices of Praise, Darrell Day Prayer for Pastor Marilyn Wagers Message: Things We Will Do In Heaven Rev. Jeffrey Ice (see pg. 2 for scripture references) Response When We All Get to Heaven Benediction and Blessing Postlude UMH #701 Rev. Jeffrey Ice Pat Deighton Pianist: Clara Jane Bidwell Are your children and grandchildren signed up for VBS? See pg. 3 for details! Nursery (off of lobby) Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our Vision: A world of justice and mercy walking humbly with God.

2 Welcome to worship! Here in Florida spring cleaning includes preparing for hurricane season. We know life has unplanned and unwanted storms. Allow God to prepare you this morning to weather those storms. Make new friends and deepen your relationship with God, so the anchor will hold in spite of the storms. Once again, welcome! HEAVEN that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Singing (Revelation 15:3) They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: Great and marvelous are Your ways, O King of the saints! Worship (Revelation 5:9) And they sang a new song, saying: You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, The Holy Spirit s Dwelling Place (Genesis 1:2) The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Serving (Revelation 22:3) And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. Plenty of Room (John 14:13) Mansion with many rooms And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Leading (2 Timothy 2:12a If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. Fellowship (John 14:3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. Eating (Revelation 2:17) He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it. Laughter (Luke 6:21c) Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE: The Father s Dwelling Place (Psalms 33:13) The Lord looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. The Son s Dwelling Place (Acts 1:11) who also said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven. (Revelation 21) An enormous city filled with people. We Will Know Each Other (1 Corinthians 13:12) For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. What We Will Do in Heaven Learning (Ephesians 3:18-19) may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; Please lift your neighbors in prayer Practice The Pause When in doubt, pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And, when you pause Pray! Praise: the birth of Cole Benjamin Moore born to Josh and Shanah Moore Concerns: Corban, Mike Deighton, Nick Graz, Carole, Jerry Armstrong, Jennifer, Rita Nelson, Robert (Opie) Opalenika, Joan (Joni) Peters, Sarah & Richard Booe, Devon, Louise Rummings, Tina & Dick Durfee, Rick Barrett, Wink, Helen Bates, Joe Delandro, Tim Wendt, Ed Giel, Brenda Plummer, Bev Nehmer, Evelyn, Jerry & Lisa, Jeffrey & Lorelei, Grace & Leon Chalela, Steve & Nancy Ruegg, Alayne & Chuck Tiemeyer, Harold & Mandy, Denise, Jeff, Josh, Lucille Austin, Donna, Gail Waller, Gary Annan, Doreen Dengle, Siera, Susan, Jim, Norm Hoger, Sandy Brenner, Rocky, Melanie, Joanne Kelly, Gloria McNair, Carol McGrane (Please note: the Weekly News is printed on Tuesdays so the prayer list is current as of that day.) Joys or Concerns? office@hudsonfirstumc.org 2

3 Join us as we continue our journey THROUGH THE BIBLE! We will begin the book of Exodus on Tuesday, July 10th from 6-7:30pm. This 9 week study includes an audio guide and group discussion. Challenge your basic knowledge and discover deeper meanings within the text of Exodus. Any questions? Contact Fran Scerbo, VBS 2018 Welcome the Ices to Hudson First UMC TODAY immediately following the 10am worship service in Fellowship Hall. The church will provide a BBQ lunch, just bring yourself and your wishes of welcome! VBS donations needed juice boxes, breakfast bars, single serve size chips, dumdum lollipops, and individually wrapped candy. Drop off items at the church office or in the collection bin in the church lobby. Thank you! Josh, Shanah, Rebecca, and Andrew welcomed Cole Benjamin into their family on Sunday, June 17th July 16th July 20th 8:30-11:30am Kindergarteners graduated 5th graders Grab your goggles and dive into God s Word. Play games, eat a fun snack, learn exciting songs, make a craft, and learn about God! REGISTER TODAY! Visit: scroll to the bottom and click on Kidz Kamp/VBS form. Print form, complete, and return it to the church. Transportation back to daycare/camp upon request. Call

4 NT Bible in a Year Many friends have said that they ve always wanted to read through the New Testament. As your spiritual coach let me say, Let s do it! JULY 1 Thes. 4: Thes. 5: Thes. 1:1-2:8 2 Thes. 2:9-3:18 1 Cor. 1: Cor. 1:26-2:16 1 Cor. 3: Cor. 4: Cor. 5: Cor. 6: Cor. 7: Cor. 7: Cor. 8: Cor. 9: Cor. 10: Cor. 10:23-11:16 1 Cor. 11: Cor. 12: Cor. 12:28-13:13 1 Cor. 14: Cor. 14:26-15:11 1 cor. 15: Cor. 15: Cor. 15: Cor. 1: Cor. 2: Cor. 3: Cor. 4: Cor. 5: Cor. 5: Cor. 7:1-16 AUGUST 2 Cor. 8: Cor. 9: Cor. 10: Cor. 11: Cor. 11:29-12:19 2 Cor. 12:20-13:13 Rev. 1:1-19 Rev. 1:20-2:17 Rev. 2:18-3:6 Rev. 3:7-3:22 Rev. 4 Rev. 5 Rev. 6 Rev. 7 Rev. 8 Rev. 9 Rev. 10:1-11:7 Rev. 11:8-12:6 Rev. 12:7-18 Rev. 13 Rev. 14:1-13 Rev. 14:14-15:8 Rev. 16 Rev. 17 Rev. 18:1-18 Rev :10 Rev. 19:11-20:10 Rev. 20:11-21:8 Rev. 21:9-22:5 Rev. 22:6-21 Romans 1:1-17 SEPTEMBER Romans 1:18-32 Romans 2:1-29 Romans 3:1-31 Romans 4:1-25 Romans 5:1-21 Romans 6:1-23 Romans 7:1-25 Romans 8:1-22 Romans 8:23-39 Romans 9:1-23 Romans 9:24-10:4 Romans10:5-21 Romans 11:1-16 Romans 11:17-36 Romans 12 Romans 13 Romans 14 Romans 15:1-21 Romans 15:22-16:7 Romans 16:8-27 Galatians 1 Galatians 2 Galatians 3:1-20 Galatians 3:21-4:7 Galatians 4:8-31 Galatians 5:1-26 Galatians 6:1-18 Ephesians 1:1-14 Ephesians 1:15-2:10 Ephesians 2:11-22 Sympathy We extend our hearts and prayers to the family of Carol Jackson whose brother joined the church triumphant July 1st. NOT HEALED, BUT WHOLE While researching America s Prosperity Gospel movement, Kate Bowler was saddened by its implications namely that God is present in people s triumphs but not their suffering, and that every aspect of life is either your fault or your reward. When Bowler was diagnosed with stage IV cancer at age 35, the prosperity-minded messages of wellwishers made cancer seem like a punishment. In Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I ve Loved), Bowler asks: What would it mean for Christians to give up that little piece of the American Dream that says, You are limitless? Everything is not possible. The mighty Kingdom of God is not yet here. What if rich did not have to mean wealthy, and whole did not have to mean healed? What if being people of the gospel meant that we are simply people with good news? God is here. We are loved. It is enough. BOY SCOUT TRIP 86 SUMMER CAMP! Proceeds from various activities such as Spaghetti Suppers and Pancake Breakfasts are used to defray the expenses of summer camp which enables our Scouts to attend. Thank you for your continued support! 4

5 The Encouragers by Ruth Lott and Betsy Triznadel Thursday, July 12th, Don Tomko, our Program Director, will lead the Encouragers discussion on Complicated Deaths as we continue our study on Experiencing Grief. Thursday, July 26th, Mariann Ogilvie, a former Hospice nurse, will lead the discussion for the Encouragers as we discuss Handling Special Occasions. Join us at 10am in Room CE10 if you are experiencing grief of any kind. Darrell s descant by Darrell Day, Worship Director Oh, how things have changed from the days when my parents would take us on Sunday evenings to the homes of missionary or pastor friends. These nights would often end with everyone singing together, even though some of us with more dubious musical giftings could make the whole affair excruciating. But it was something, and something special. Perhaps the lessthan-subtle changes between those days and now bear witness to how we digest music differently a change that s made its way into our churches. It seems our society s progress has played a role in the end of congregational singing. Right? Wrong! Congregational singing is far from dead, mainly because it s connected to a source of life higher than cultural trends or modern comparisons. Even so, it receives less attention and adulation than it should and there are several reasons. First, people tend to be attracted to larger churches where the performance of music approximates the professional; in principle, there s nothing wrong with that. Second, the music in most churches tends to be so loud that the congregation simply cannot hear itself sing. Third, smaller churches with less ability to produce professional-sounding music tend to minimize singing altogether, so as to minimize embarrassment or perceived weakness. Congregational singing is far from dead, mainly because it s connected to a source of life higher than cultural trends or modern comparisons. But now is the moment to re-embrace the crucial role of congregational singing in our churches. Singing is an act of obedience; we gather and sing because we re called to. Like telling the truth. Like loving our wives and our children. Like loving our neighbor as ourselves. These may seem like bold statements, but consider this: Singing is a real and tangible expression of loving the Lord with our whole hearts and our whole selves, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. Singing is also a privilege, a foretaste of heaven. After all, one day in the future every tribe, language, nation, and people will sing as one congregation before the throne of the risen Lamb. Until then, we find a microcosm of that day in the unimpressive form of congregational worship. As we anticipate the matchless glories of heaven, there s immeasurable value in our singing together on earth. Let s sing like we mean it because we do! 5

6 Today: Sunday, July 8 8:15-11:15am Nursery (0-5yrs) 8:30am Living Love-CE10 8:45am Children s Ministry-CWC 8:45am Limitless Youth class-ce1 8:45am Young Adults class-lib 8:45am Seekers-CE4 8:45am Galileans-CE9 8:45am Searching Christians -HH 8:45am New Generation-Prayer Room 10:00am Children s Worship-CWC 10:00am Worship-WC 11:15am Ice s Welcome Lunch-FH 6:00pm Limitless-FH Monday, July 9 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC 10:30am Thrift Store Board-CE10 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 Tuesday, July 10 9:15am Prayer Warriors-CE10 6:00p Journey through the Bible BS-LIB 6:30p SPRC-CE10 7:00pm Boy & Cub Scouts-HH Wednesday, July 11 6:30am Men of Promise-BWR 9:00am Food Pantry Distribution-HH 12:00pm Al Anon-CE10 5:00pm Limitless-CE1 6:00pm Zumba-HH 7:00pm Choir-WC Thursday, July 12 10:00am Zumba-HH 10:00am Encouragers-CE10 2:00pm Kidz Kamp-FH Friday, July 13 OFFICE CLOSED 9:30am Flex & Balance-CWC Saturday, July 14 Connecting with a small group is vital to your spiritual growth. It has been said being in a group also impacts people s daily lives. Don t wait, get connected today! Discipleship on Sundays, 8:45am... Galileans, Room CE9 Dave Smith Leadership of Women and Men in the Church The Women of Romans 16 Living Love (8:30am), Room CE10 Doug Doan June, July, August Divine Justice and Mercy in the New Testament Searching Christians, Howard Hall Chris Kreiler Meeting with Living Love August 12th will begin a study of John Young Adults, Library Don Tomko Simple by Andy Stanley New Generation, Prayer Room Josh & Shanah Moore The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer BWR - Beacon Woods Rest. CE - Christian Ed. Bldg. COL - Church Office Lobby CWC - Children s Worship Ctr FH - Fellowship Hall HH - Howard Hall LIB Library OCH - Oasis Coffee House SU Sunnyside Up WC - Worship Center Please call or send a card to 7/8 Dennis Roberts 7/9 Barbara Moutsatsos 7/10 Paul Bredlau 7/10 Gary Ketchum 7/17 David Renwick 7/10 Heidi Webb 7/11 Gini Reinhold 7/12 Carlene Chubbuck 7/13 Rick Agler Corrections:

7 Connections - Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fitness Care Givers Support Group 10:30a 3rd Tues of month in CE10 Contact Laura: Care for caregivers a place to laugh, learn, share, and care. Special Sundays (K-8th) Sundays: 8:45a Children s Worship 10a Children s Church Contact Cheryle: (K-5) Contact Fran: (6-8) Exercise with Fran 9:30a Mondays Flex and Balance 9:30a Fridays Flex and Balance Contact Office: Cost? Bring a canned good for the Food Pantry! Zumba Heart-to-Heart Women 9:30-11:30a, 3rd Saturday monthly Contact Barb (BJ) Hebda Open to all women faith and friendship blend together in a time of Christian fellowship. The Encouragers Wacky Wednesdays: 5:00p Dinner 5:30p Kings Kids (1st.-5th gr.) 5:30p E.X.C.I.T.E. (6th-8th gr.) 6:15p Kids of Praise Choir Wings of Spirit Dance Hudson Emmaus Men - 8am 3rd Saturday monthly Sunnyside Up Restaurant. Women - 11:30am 3rd Friday monthly Contact Dave Smith Encouragers Group 10:00a 2nd and 4th Thurs, Rm. CE10 Contact Ruth or Betsy: A safe place to share your grief or loss of any kind. Food Pantry Wed,, 9a - 12p, Howard Hall Serving households in zip codes 34667, and with food and spiritual nourishment. Donations appreciated. Limitless (6-12th) 8:45a Sundays, Discipleship 6p Sundays, Youth group devotion and activity 5p Wednesdays, Small Group Where young people encounter Christ in themselves and their world. New Generation 8:45a Sundays, Prayer Room 6p, 3rd Sat., Oasis Coffee House Shanah Moore: Encouraging and enriching the lives of young adults Thrift Store Hours: ( ) Winter hours: (Dec-Mar) Mon-Sat 10:30a to 4:00p Summer Hours: (Apr-Nov) Tues-Sat 10:30a to 3:30p Donations appreciated adult clothing, jewelry, small kitchen items, and some furniture. Volunteers needed, contact Laura, Cub and Boy Scouts Tues., 7pm, Howard Hall Contact: Russ Hagerman Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. 7