Morning Worship on the Lord s Day

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1 Morning Worship on the Lord s Day February 4, :30 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Remember Me Michael Taylor *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord! *Hymn UMH #348 Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer There is a Balm in Gilead Spiritual Michael Taylor *The Children s Hymn #191 The Children s Message Jesus Loves Me Pastor Ron The Gospel Reading Matthew 28:18-20 Pew Bible NT Page 34 Communion Homily Go! Pastor Scott Holy Communion Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Ave Verum Mozart Desiree Adams Jesu, word of God incarnate, of the Virgin Mary born; on the cross Thy sacred body for us all with nails was torn. Cleanse us by the blood and water streaming from Thy pierced side. Feed us with Thy body broken now and in death s agony. *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 *The Great Thanksgiving UMH #13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) Communion Music Come to the Table of the Lord Albrecht Come to the table where the bread is broken. Come to the table where the word of God is spoken. And take this bread into your life as a token. Come to the table of the Lord. Come to the table and drink this wine. Come to the table believing in this sign. Renew your spirit with this food divine. Come to the table of the Lord. Hungry and thirsty, we come, Lord, to Thee. We humbly bow on bended knee. Come to the table and dwell in God s light. Come to the table and kneel before His sight. Join in communion and know His holy might. Come to the table of the Lord. Amen. *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with Your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in Your name. We give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn#251 *Benediction Choral Benediction Go, Tell It on the Mountain The Resurrected Christ Be Your Guide Postlude Trumpet Tune Henry Purcell Michael Taylor *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Bulletins, and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones.

2 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. 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 February 4, :30 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Crystal DesVignes: pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Contemporary Worship: Brandon Armstrong beaconworship@swansboroumc.org 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 February 4, :00 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Love Divine Instrumental Ensemble *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. The risen Christ is with us. Praise the Lord! *Hymn UMH #348 Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Call to Prayer Come, Holy Spirit Foreman *The Children s Hymn #191 The Children s Message Jesus Loves Me Pastor Ron The Gospel Reading Matthew 28:18-20 Pew Bible NT Page 34 Communion Homily Go! Pastor Scott Holy Communion Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Te Deum Al Krutulewski, trumpet *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 *The Great Thanksgiving UMH #13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) Hymn during Communion Come to the Table of the Lord Albrecht Come to the table where the bread is broken. Come to the table where the word of God is spoken. And take this bread into your life as a token. Come to the table of the Lord. Come to the table and drink this wine. Come to the table believing in this sign. Renew your spirit with this food divine. Come to the table of the Lord. Hungry and thirsty, we come, Lord unto Thee. We humbly bow on bended knee. Come to the table and dwell in God s light. Come to the table and kneel before His sign. Join in communion and know His holy might. Come to the table of the Lord. Amen. *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with Your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in Your name. We give You thanks for this holy mystery in which You have given Yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of Your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn#251 *Benediction Choral Benediction Go, Tell It on the Mountain The Resurrected Christ Be Your Guide Postlude Trumpet Tune Henry Purcell Michael Taylor *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Bulletins, and Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones.

4 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. 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 February 4, :00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Crystal DesVignes: pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Contemporary Worship: Brandon Armstrong beaconworship@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org

5 Contemporary Worship February 4, 2018 Opening Song Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Welcome and Announcements Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Tithes & Offerings The Reading of God s Word Matthew 28:18-20 Sermon Ready, Set, Go Holy Communion The Invitation to the Lord s Table (In the United Methodist Church, we believe in an Open Communion Table. Everyone is invited to come and take of the cup and bread.) Please remember to silence your cell phones. 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. * Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) * Please pick up your children during the last song: Song of Commitment/Sending Forth

6 NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday February 4, :45 am and 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Crystal DesVignes: pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Contemporary Worship: Brandon Armstrong beaconworship@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 February 4 8:30 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 (Bldg 1, Choir Rm) 4:30 pm UMKids (Bldg 1, Choir Rm, Rms 10&14) 4:30 pm Confirmation(AsmblyHall,Bldg 3 Rms208,214,217,223) 6:00 pm Youth Super Bowl Party (Fahy house) Monday February 5 7:00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Bldg 2, Rm LL31) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Bldg 1, Rm 29) 10:00 am Mission Monday (Bldg 2, Rm LL33) 7:00 pm Missions Meeting (Bldg 2, Rm LL31) Tuesday February 6 Wednesday February 7 9:30 am Pastors Worship Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30 am Church Staff Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Beacon Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) 6:30 pm Trustees Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) Thursday February 8 7:30 am SUMM Bible Study (Bldg 1, LL13) 6:30 pm Adult Handbell Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir (Bldg 1, Choir Room) Friday February 9 Saturday February 10 PASTORS Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Crystal DesVignes: pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org We re sharing the worship experience! Our worship services are recorded and available online. Our 9:45 and 11:15 Beacon services are also streamed live online! Stephen Ministry is coming back to SUMC! There will be an interest meeting on Sunday, February 11 th at 4:00 pm in Bldg 1, Library. For more info, contact Linda Carlsen at or kidsinshape1@gmail.com. Please be advised if there is an announcement that you/your committee would like verbally announced during Sunday Services, it must first be approved for the Sunday Bulletin. Requests for verbal announcements must be submitted to Pastor Crystal, pastorcrystal@swansboroumc.org, the Tuesday preceding the Sunday you would like the announcement made. Thank you! ANNOUNCEMENTS Did you or your youth miss the confirmation class typically held for 6 th graders? Pastor Scott & his wife Amy will lead a six-week confirmation class for anyone who has not been confirmed. Class will begin February 4 th and meet from 4:30-6:30 pm (including dinner). Participants in this class will be confirmed on Sunday, March 25th. If you, or your youth, is interested in this class, contact Pastor Scott at sdodson@nccumc.org or call Yard Sale! Next collection date: Sunday, Feb. 11th, 4:30-6:30 during UMKids & Youth Group. Look for the trailer in upper parking lot. Furniture or appliances that need picked up, contact Nancy Harris at missions@swansboroumc.org. A reminder from Manna... Next week is our monthly Second Sunday food collection. The Back-Pack program would like to invite you to volunteer for an hour or so on 8 am to help pack 350+ bags of food for local children at Advanced Solutions Warehouse, 109 Seth Thomas Ln. The Families & Faith and The Bible Storytelling Sunday School classes have merged to form a new class Cheers. Cheers will focus on applying scripture to our own lives. Join us in Bldg 1, Rm 13 at 9:45 am on Sundays. If you are a business owner & part of the SUMC family, you may be included in our SUMC Business Directory. Forms with instructions are available at the Welcome Centers & online on our website under LOOK HERE. A current version is also available at the Welcome Centers & on our website. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 18th. Appalachia Service Project (ASP), a youth-based mission group, will be doing home improvements in the Appalachian Mountains. This year's trip will be in Tennessee from June Interested parties, contact Lance Tucker at asp@swansboroumc.org or tuckerln98@gmail.com or for additional info. Our next meeting will be Feb 11 at 3:00 in the Joy classroom in Bldg 2. New volunteers interested please come at 2:30 pm on Feb 11 th. SUMC Girl Scout Cookie Sale... Our Girl Scout Troop will be selling cookies on Feb 4, 11 & 25 outside, following all three services. Cash, checks, or credit cards are accepted. Please make checks payable to Girl Scout Troop 98. This is a great opportunity for us to support our Girl Scouts! For questions, contact Terry Proper, proper@ec.rr.com or Join us for James: Mercy Triumphs, an 8-week bible study by Beth Moore. We will meet in the Library every other Thursday beginning Feb 15 th excluding Holy Week from 7:00-9:00 pm. Please register by Feb 8 th to Carol Ferry, or finance@swansboroumc.org. This is a DVD based study with a book. With warm soups & fun fellowship, the Souper Supper/Super Bowl of Caring was wonderful! The prized ladle award went to Beth Lenthall with the runnerup spoon going to Bryson McLean. A big thank you to all for giving to the Onslow Community Outreach Soup Kitchen - $410!

8 PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Richard and Amanda Dodson, Arlene & Barry Fetzer, Rose Valente, Sara Henderson, Margaret Lloyd, Angie Cooper, Mel & Sue Guss, Dick McLeish, Tim & Sharon Barefoot, Jan Yarborough, Eldene Truax, Nita Aman, Ginger Garner Jablonski, Britney Wood, Frances Harrison, Roberta Maness, Mary Bergazzi, Rebecca Hamm, Kathy Henriksen, Barbara Brown, Melanie Holstein, Sheryle Kinney, Sara Wilson, Sara Bergazzi, Sylvia Sylvester*, Joyce Bayley Paschall*, Ruth Hokum*, Shirley Warren, Bob Bone, Christy Williams, Peg Fredeen*, Mildred Gallion*, Becky Miller (*shut in) Friends & Family: Donald Hickox, Bryan Purvis, Pat Salair, Larry Butler, Alyce Page Kitchen, Sam Hall, Dwight Clark, Jeanie Ernst, Frank Bartol, David Pinsky, Barbara Friedman, Dr. Henry R. Schindelar, Tucker Talley, Libby Garner, Brandon Bachik, Richard Juhl, Lee Orwat, Karen Saunders, Helen Frasier, Christopher Pate, Linda Guss, Lamont & Lauryn Cox, Walt Kapke Deployed Military: Donny Henriksen*, A.J. Short, John Reed, Gonzalo Snowe, Brandon Hackworth*, Buck Bradley, Jon Eriksen, Craig Sampsel, James Pidgeon III, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Scott Harper Jr., Erik Werhner (*Church Member) The Prayer Focus for this week is for the sick. Many people in our families, church, and community are sick. Please pray for their healing. OUR PRESENCE Sunday, January 28, : : : :15 62 Sunday School OUR GIFTS In memory of Joan Hargett (Sue Guss sister-in-law) given by Harold & Louise Fulp In honor of Joyce Bayley & Bill Paschall s wedding given by Harold & Louise Fulp For ASP Youth Mission in memory of John John Buckhold and Linda Johnson The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God Financial Status at a Glance 2017 Year End Total Givings Expenses FINANCIAL REPORT Financial 2017 Year End YTD Contributions $1,304,070 Less Actual Expenses $1,301,378 Net $ 2,692 OUR SERVICE Nursery Feb 4 8:30 Gwen Macias 11:00 Ann Scott Feb 11 8:30 Tabitha Chadwick 11:00 Sally Barnes Children s Church Feb 4 8:30 Loretta Olmstead 11:00 Hannah Guthrie Feb 11 8:30 Ella Harlacher 11:00 Stephanie Whitehead Acolytes Feb 4 8:30 Caroline McAloon, Kelsey McAloon, Savannah McAloon 11:00 Annie McLean, Croft McLean, Aaron Castellano Feb 11 8:30 Frances Swiber, William Swiber, Henry Swiber 11:00 Molly Fahy, Riley Fahy, Kara Westmoreland Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Carol Voyles $1,304,070 $1,301,378 OH! PRAISE THE LORD All of the youth returned (mostly intact) from the ski trip.