To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. What s So Special About Wednesday Nights. Sunday, August 20, 2017

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1 To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. August 20, 2017 James A. Cason Senior Pastor Scott Harris Associate Pastor Worship Services: Sunday School: Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms: 8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM What s So Special About Wednesday Nights History & Theology of John and Charles Wesley 6:30PM-7:30PM Room 206 Pastor Jimmy will lead a study on the history of Theology of John and Charles Wesley beginning on Wednesday, August 23. The class will meet from 6:30PM-7:30PM. Many books and videos will be used in the study. A book by Adam Hamilton, Revival: Faith As Wesley Lived It, will be used as one of the main sources. That book, which cost $12, will be available on the first night of the class. Please let Pastor Jimmy know if you plan to attend. Bible Study on the book of Revelation 6:30PM-7:30PM Room 103 Marcus Toole, our church historian, will begin a Bible study on the book of Revelation on Wednesday nights from 6:30PM-7:30PM. This study is open to all adults. Revelation assumes that tribulation is always a present reality as the kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world are always in conflict. The message is about faith and endurance in a world where wrong usually seems to win. Future Family 6:30PM-7:30PM Room 208 Jennifer Prosser will be leading a class on Wednesday nights from 6:30PM-7:30PM studying Future Family by Andy Stanley. When it comes to family, what does your preferred future look like? Whether your starting a family, raising a family, or wondering if family s worth the effort, this class aims to provide direction and hope. Sunday, August 20, :30 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason Musical Chairs - Proverbs 7: :01 & 11:00AM REVIVE - Rev. Scott Harris Musical Chairs - Proverbs 7: 6-27 Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, August 13, 2017) Morning Worship: 552 Sunday School: 321 8:30AM: 75 9:01AM: :00AM: 226 Revive: 116 Offering Received: $26, Preserving God s House: $1,130.00

2 Our Church Family In Memoriam - Mary Karrh - August 11, 2017 The flowers in the Sanctuary on August 20 are given to the glory of God and in honor of Ida & Si Waters 60th Wedding Anniversary by their children and grandchildren. Prayer Concerns Hospital: Martha Boatman - Heritage Creighton Alexander - recovering from surgery Carol Ruffo - recovering from surgery Steve Garner - recovering from surgery Ongoing: Charlie Christmas, Jimmy Hood, Khaki Herrington, Marshall Thigpen, John Karrh, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach, Jim Long, Amos Connell, John Gould, Ed Shannon, Dolly Shannon, John Popps, Edith Jenkins, David Rupar, Helen Sparks Please take time to welcome our new members: Mr. and Mrs. John (Lisa) Lee 980 Bernard Smith Road Statesboro, GA Home phone: John and Lisa join our church on transfer of membership from an area United Methodist Church. John is a partner with Lee, Hill, and Johnston while Lisa is a homemaker. Charlene Black Bible Study on Romans Charlene Black will begin a Bible study on the Book of Romans on Monday, September 11, at 2:30PM. If you are interested in joining the study please contact her at sylvaniacharlene@ hotmail.com for details. Magnolia Bible Study to begin August 28 The Magnolia Bible Study Group will be studying Lysa TerKeurst s book, Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely. The book and its accompanying Study Guide are for sale in the Church Office. We will begin on Monday, August 28, from 3:30PM-5:00PM in Room 201. Everyone is invited to join us, and bring a friend. College-Age/Young Adult Sunday School The Sunday School class for college-aged young adults is starting back up for the school year. This class is held in Room 304 (Becca s Office) and is led by Cameron Brown. Volunteers for August 20, 2017 (Third Sunday of August) Prayer Warriors: Anthony & Sally Waters 8:30 Lay Liturgist: Phyllis Harrison 8:30 Ushers: Mike Beasley, Daryl Harrison 9:01 Ushers: Lynda Akins, Ed Akins, Kasey Harrison, Jason Parker 11:00 Lay Liturgist: Martha Ray 11:00 Ushers: Si Waters, Hughes Williamson, Coley Cassedy, Edwin Hill, David Johnson, Tommie Rushing, Fred Shearouse (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels) Parking Lot Greeters: Anne Allen Front Door Greeters: Pam Smith, Nita Waters Meals on Wheels (August 22): Pam Powell, Janice Wilbanks

3 Youth Ministries News Sunday Night Surge - August 20 Middle School students will meet from 5:30PM-7:00PM and High School students will meet from 7:00PM-8:30PM in the Youth Room. This is our weekly large group meeting where students participate in games, food, worship, and a message. Cost for dinner is $2. Breakfast Club - August 21 This event is for Middle and High School students. We meet on Monday mornings on the third floor (Room 306) for breakfast (Chick-fil-A and Daylight Donuts), a devotional, and then we give students a ride to school. Arrive at 7:00AM and the cost is $2. Small Groups & Confirmation- August 23 Middle and High School students meet on Wednesday nights in the Youth Room for fellowship, food, and small group Bible study. Small groups are divided by age and gender. The Youth Room opens at 5:30PM for dinner, games begin at 6:15PM, and Bible study starts at 7:00PM. The cost for dinner is $2 and students are dismissed at 8:00PM. Saturday Soup Kitchen Do you have a heart to help people? Do you have a little spare time on Saturday mornings? If so, the Missions Committee is looking for a few people interested in assisting Karen Phipps, the Soup Kitchen Coordinator. We are looking for a small group of people that can commit to helping supervise 1 Saturday morning a month and can help solicit and coordinate the volunteer groups. No cooking experience necessary, just a heart of kindness and mercy! For more information or to volunteer, call Debbie Walker at or lwalk@frontiernet.net or call the Church Office and leave a message Sunday, August 20 8:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct. 9:01AM Service, FH 10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms 11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct. 11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH 4:00PM - Youth Band Practice, YR 5:30PM - MS Sunday Night Surge, YR 7:00PM - HS Sunday Night Surge, YR Monday, August 21 7:00AM - Youth Breakfast Club, :00AM - Dreta Sharpe Circle Mtg, :00AM - Carol Carter Circle Mtg, 201 1:30PM - Lanier Lee Circle Mtg, 103 Tuesday, August 22 6:00PM - Al Anon, Grace House Our Church Calendar Wednesday, August 23 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 5:15PM - Kids JAM, 200 & Choir 5:30PM - Wednesday Night, All 7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm. Thursday, August 24 6:00PM - Chancel Ringers, 305 Friday, August 25 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) Saturday, August 26 8:30AM - KAIROS Training, :00PM - Al Anon, Grace House 12:00PM - Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen sponsored by Old Fellowship Baptist

4 *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Sunday, August 20, 2017 Hymn #98 To Children s God Be the Glor Moment (11:00 Traditional) Ashley Wren Kids Worship: 9:01: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Madonna Henry 11:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Renee Perry Children s Ministries News Wednesday Night Ministry Children s Schedule 5:15PM-6:00PM Kids JAM (children s choir) Room 200 PreK & Kindergarten Choir Room 1st-5th Grade 5:30PM-6:30PM Dinner is served in the Fellowship Hall 6:30PM-7:30PM Small groups, Games, & Activities for PreK-5th Children in PreK-Kindergarten should be picked up from Room 112. Children in 1st-5th Grade should be picked up from the Fellowship Hall. Wednesday Night Menu - August 23-5:30PM Uncle Shug s: Chicken Fingers, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Dinner Roll Meals are $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids 12 and under; $2.00 for pizza plate (kids only) Drinks and desserts are included with all meals. Families of five or more (parents and children) pay a maximum of $ South Main Street, PO Box 2048 Statesboro, GA Main Church Phone: Church mail@statesborofirst.com Jimmy Cason, Senior Pastor: Church Website: Scott Harris, Assistant Pastor: Church FAX:

5 SUNDAY, August 20, 2017 LITURGICAL COLOR: Red GATHERING LIGHTING OF CANDLES PRELUDE & MEDITATION We Have Heard the Joyful Sound arr. Don Phillips CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP (11:00AM Service) Love, Mercy and Grace C. Austin Miles *OPENING PRAYER *HYMN OF PRAISE MEDLEY Please see newsletter insert PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE CHILDREN S MOMENT (11:00AM Service) Ashley Wren (Following the Children s Moment, children in Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.) MINISTRY MOMENT ANTHEM (11:00AM Service) I Will Sing of My Redeemer arr. Cindy Berry PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD S PRAYER GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER 8:30AM Phyllis Harrison; 11:00AM Martha Ray OFFERTORY It s a Grand and a Glorious Feeling Albert E. Brumley Adult Ensemble *DOXOLOGY HYMN #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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

6 *HYMN OF PREPARATION MEDLEY Please see newsletter insert *SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 7: 6-27 MESSAGE Musical Chairs Part 2 of Ask It Series Rev. Jimmy Cason *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Please see newsletter insert *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Pathways to a Healthy Church - THIS Saturday, August 26, 9:30AM-4PM Trinity UMC, Warner Robins, GA Registration fee $25 (which includes a Chick-Fil-A boxed lunch) Would you like some extra training in fulfilling the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ? The Office of Connectional Ministries of the South Georgia Conference is sponsoring a day-long event with opportunities to choose from almost 40 different workshops (you can choose 3) and a worship service. Choose from workshops on small group ministries, Video Communication, Missions, training for Staff-Parish Relations Committees taught by our Bishop, Financial Leadership in the church taught by Pastor Jimmy, family ministries,children and Youth ministries, and Lay Leadership. You can register online at pathways. Deadline to register is Sunday, August 21. Childcare for infant through fifth grade is available, and the cost is $10 per child. Contact Pastor Jimmy if you plan to attend or would like a detailed brochure. *Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service. Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service. A children s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the back of the Sanctuary s balcony on the second floor. The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver. Protected under the following Christian Copyright Licensing International licenses: CCL , CRL050476, CVLI