May 6, 2018 A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT, AN ETERNAL JOY

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1 May 6, 2018 A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT, AN ETERNAL JOY One of the political journalists wrote recently that every American president is, in reality, a temporary president. He (and surely soon she ) holds that honorable position for a short while, a temporary moment, then the mantle of responsibility is passed to the successor. And surely there is no better definition of a United Methodist minister than that. He/she is a temporary minister, one who will hold the sacred position for a while, a short while really, then pass along the leadership to a successor. We United Methodists have been that way, have operated like that, since our very beginning. And while we are not always on the road, one of the powerful symbols is still the itinerant minister on horseback, traveling to the next preaching station. We United Methodist ministers are travelers. A foundational phenomenon of our denomination is that we preachers are in place and impact a church for the duration of our assignment, but it is the character of the church that endures and prevails. It is the faith and endurance of the congregation, and its generosity, patience, mission, and evangelistic fervor that determines the nature of the church, year after year, minister after minister, in good weathers and in bad. My time with you will end soon and I will join that impressive cadre of men who have served our Lord here. Another will take my place, but the well-being of the church is in your hands and your hearts. In that knowledge, I rest and am at peace. Welcome her as you have welcomed me. Embrace and encourage her as you have embraced and encouraged me. Continue to be a beacon of peace and acceptance in this community and in our world. In the grand scheme, our assignment here has been temporary. But for Bobbi and me, this has been a significant time. Our lives have been changed here and we are better for having walked this way with you. The assignment has been temporary but for us, it has brought eternal joy. For that and so much more, we are grateful.

2 Holy Communion served in the Latimer Chapel at 10:00 a.m.

3 THE WORSHIP OF GOD May 6, 2018 The Sixth Sunday of Easter (White) Please stand as you are able. WELCOME AND PARISH NOTICES (8:55 am & 11:10 am) INVITATION TO WORSHIP FROM PSALM 98 Dr. Sam R. Matthews Rev. Lori Ethridge Leader: All: Leader: All: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre and the sound of melody! With strings and the sound of the trumpet make a joyful noise before the Ruler, the Lord! PRELUDE Impromptu (Franz Schubert) Orchestra At the sound of the bell, please prepare your hearts and minds for worship. KYRIE ELEISON LORD, HAVE MERCY The movements of the Mass sung in today s service are from Franz Schubert s Mass in G, composed in Rebecca Plowman, Soprano Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. HYMN NO. 102 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET AFFIRMATION OF FAITH NO. 881 All: 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. *universal GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST Allison Nance, Mezzo-Soprano Don Tawney, Bass

4 Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest. Et in terra pax And on earth peace hominibus bonae voluntatis. to all those of good will. Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. We praise thee. We bless thee. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. We worship thee. We glorify thee. Gratias agimus tibi We give thanks to thee propter magnam gloriam tuam. according to thy great glory. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe. Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Hymnal p. 44 (11:15) Bailey Elizabeth Atkins Daughter of Christina & Michael Atkins Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father almighty. Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Thou who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou who sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou alone art holy. Thou alone art the Lord. Thou alone art the most high, Jesus Christ. With the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. CHILDREN S SERMON CREDO I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem coeli et terrae, visibilium omnium, et invisibilim. Et in unum Dominum, Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum, Et ex Patre natum ante omni saecula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero. Genitum non factum, consubstantialem Patri: per quem omnia facta sunt. Dr. Matthews I believe in one God, The Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God. Begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father: by whom all things were made.

5 Qui propter nos homines, Who for us and for our salvation, descendit de caelis. came down from heaven. Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine. ET HOMO FACTUS EST. Crucufixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato: passus, et sepultus est. Et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas. Et ascendit in caelum sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, judicare vivos et mortuos: cujus regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum Sanctum Dominum, et vivificantem qui ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre, et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per Prophetas. Et unam sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesaim. Confiteor unum baptisma in reissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorm, Et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen. And was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary. And was made man. Crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, he suffered, and was buried. And on the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and he sits at the right hand of the Father. He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; and of his kingdom there will be no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who spoke to us through the Prophets. And I believe in one, holy, catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. I await the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER SANCTUS HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Rev. Brian Smith Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. GIVING OF GOD S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS BENEDICTUS BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES Nancy Hodges, Soprano Trey Champion, Tenor Ray Taylor, Bass Benedictus qui venit Blessed is He who comes in nomine Domini in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.

6 DOXOLOGY NO. 94 All: 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! SCRIPTURE LESSON John 15:9-17 New Testament, p. 134 Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON THAT YOUR JOY MAY BE COMPLETE Dr. Matthews AGNUS DEI LAMB OF GOD Nancy Hodges, Soprano John Morgan, Bass Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, grant us peace. INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN NO. 451 Be Thou My Vision SLANE BENEDICTION Dr. Matthews CHORAL RESPONSE A Gaelic Blessing (John Rutter) Chancel Choir Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the gentle night to you. Moon and stars pour their healing light on you. Deep peace of Christ the Light of the world to you. POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God (Sigfrid Karg-Elert) Organist CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Violin I: Mao Omura, Tramaine Jones, Martha Yasuda Violin II: Bella Issakova, Jessica Stinson, Yulmarys Zambruno Viola: Lana Teko-Ahatefou (String Coordinator), Cheree Mitchum Cello: Alana Bennett Bass: David Goodwin Timpani: Katie Lawrence Trumpet I: Jonathan Swygert Trumpet II: Alyse Hudson Organ: Brian Parks

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8 This week at MFUMC FLOWERS: The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of all our grandchildren, Sarah & Madison Weaver, Payton, Aidan, and Colston Konop by Annie and Jerry Mann. SYMPATHY: To John and LouAnn Thombley on the death of LouAnn s father. To Lulu and Tom Cauthorn at the death of Lulu s mother, Louisa Ferguson, on April 30. To the family of Robert Monroe at his death on May 2. GIFTS TO MFUMC: In honor of the anniversary of Gay & Ronn Hodkinson by Jane & Ben Lee and Family. In memory of Mary Wilson by Leah & Darrell Baxter. In memory of Jim Leskoven by Jean & Tom Hawkins. NEW MEMBER: Ryan Semendinger Audition for the Drama Ministry s production of Arsenic and Old Lace are today from 1-4 p.m. and tomorrow from 6-9:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. To learn more, visit (Mark Ridings, ext. 815) Coming up in the Youth Ministry: Graduation Sunday is next Sunday. Contact Olivia Faulk at oliviafaulk@mariettafumc.org with questions. Ignite August Woodlands Camp in Cleveland, GA. Regular Registration is now open! Grab your spot for $165.00! All students from 6th-12th grade are invited for a weekend of crazy games, engaging worship, and small groups with a few of the most awesome people we know! (Mike Smith, ext. 808). Learn more about upcoming mission trips: Sunday, May 27. Information meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the Wesley Dining Room about the Summer of 2019 trip to Honduras to work with children affected by HIV/AIDS. Sunday, June 3. Information meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the Wesley Dining Room about the September medical mission trip to Peru. Sunday, June 10. Planning meeting about the Czech Republic Mission Trip will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Wesley Dining Room. Lunch will be provided. (Forrest Cate, ext. 806) The Guatemalan mission team is collecting "wish list" items to take down to Guatemala with them on June 3. Please place items in boxes next to the elevator during the month of May. Wish list: peanut butter, muffin mixes (including wheat/ bran), boy's toiletry items, snacks for lunch boxes, teenage goody bag items (7 boys, 3 girls), boxers (boys large and men's small), socks (boys shoe size 7/8). (Forrest Cate, ext. 806) Worship Leaders Senior Minister: Dr. Sam R. Matthews Associate Ministers: Rev. Brian Smith Rev. Lori Ethridge Director of Music: Mark Ridings Organist: Brian Parks Pianist: Brenda Brent From the Children's Ministry Vacation Bible School is the week of June 25! We need contributions for mission, science and craft projects as well as snacks. Visit to let us know if you are able to help provide these items. (Karen Baudet, ext. 805) Family Field Day. Wednesday, May 9 from 5-7 p.m., Activity Field and Park. DJ, field games, Kona Ice, picnic supper and a chance to hit Dr. Sam with a pie in the face one more time! Parents Night Out. Friday, May 11 from 6-9 p.m., Room 316 and Nursery Hall, $10 per child with family cap of $30. Enjoy a night out before the kids are out for the summer! And don t forget Summer camps for all ages. To learn more, visit mariettafumc.org/summer Little Lambs Donation Closet. Don't want to consign but want to clean out your closets? Donate your items to our consignment closet - proceeds benefit Children's, Local Missions and Weekday School. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 812) The Men of the Church host pick-up basketball games on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. All ages and ability levels welcome. For more informaiton, contact Adam Cogbill, at adamcogbill@gmail.com or Forrest Cate at ext Join the Senior Adults for BBQ and Bluegrass in the Park Pavilion on Wednesday May 16 at noon with entertainment provided by The Pathfinders. Cost $10. (Rev. Ethridge, ext. 835) Director of Ensembles: Judy Jones 9 a.m. Service: Acolytes: Bianca Towler and Baily Baudet Bible Bearer: Elizabeth Kelley Crucifer: Mary Margaret Kelley 11:15 a.m. Service: Acolyte: Austin Smith 56 Whitlock Avenue, N.W. Marietta, GA