SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 5, :00 am

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1 Pre-Service Announcements Presenting the Light SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 5, :00 am Mr. John Wells The Acolytes Prelude Hymn to Joy Mrs. Debby Trivett Barnsby, arr. Welcome and Registration of Attendance *Pastoral Greeting Pastor: I greet you in the name of our risen Lord Jesus Christ. May Christ s peace be with you! People: And also with you! Rev. Dr. Ivan Peden *Hymn of Praise I Love to Tell the Story UMH No. 156 *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed UMH No. 881 *Gloria Patri UMH No. 71 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. *Passing of the Peace Children s Time Mrs. June Hayes Giving of our Tithes/Offerings and Prayer of Dedication Offertory Anthem Y ou Alone Are God Chancel Choir McDonald *Doxology UMH No. 94 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! *Hymn of Preparation Break Thou the Bread of Life UMH No. 599 Scripture Lessons 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 22:36-40 Rev. Susan Ewing Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It Rev. Ewing (Part 4 of Sermon Series Half Truths based on Adam Hamilton s book by the same title) *Hymn of Response Wonderful Words of Life UMH No. 600 *Benediction Dr. Peden *Carrying the Light into the World The Acolytes *Choral Response Go Now and Live Chancel Choir *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude Mrs. Trivett (*Please stand, as you are able.) Receiving Prayer Requests Dr. Peden Pastoral Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Participants in today s service: The Reverend Doctor Ivan H. M. Peden, Senior Minister The Reverend Susan H. Ewing, Associate Minister Mrs. June Hayes, Director of Christian Education Mrs. Debby Trivett, Director of Music and Organist Mr. John Wells, Finance Team Chair, Pre-Service Announcements

2 LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC Website: Church Parsonage: Church: Fax (Church): SUNDAY WORSHIP New Beginning (contemporary): 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jeff Patterson: District Superintendent Dr. Ivan Peden: Senior Pastor Rev. Susan Ewing: Associate Pastor June Hayes: Director of Christian Education Debby Trivett: Music Director Emily Roach: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Toni Jones: Secretary MINISTRY AND STAFF OF THE CHURCH Paul Leeland: Resident Bishop Ministers: Every Member of the Church Esther Gitobu: Missionary to Cambodia Bo Houff: Chairperson of Administrative Board Mike Hayes: Chairperson of Council on Ministries Dean Norman: Lay Leader June Hayes: Interim School Care Director Marcia Sexton: Preschool Director LUMC MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Book of Discipline 2012 LUMC VISION STATEMENT: The Vision of Lewisville United Methodist Church is to provide love, hope, and faith to all through education, fellowship, and worship of our Lord. We encourage stewardship of our time, our talents, and our gifts to support our church, our community, and our mission.

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, Feb. 5 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Contemporary), Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 9:50 am Confirmation Class, 6th Grade Class 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 3:30 pm UMW Executive Committee Meeting, parlor 3:55 pm Youth Handbell Choir 4:00 pm Half-Truths Study, Yokefellow Class 4:30 pm Children s Choir Monday 5:15 pm Trustees Meeting, Yokefellow Class 6:30 pm Toning with a Mission Class, Fellowship Hall 7:15 pm Adult Handbell Choir Tuesday 10:00 am Half-Truths Study, Yokefellow Class 6:30 pm Troop 705 Committee, church library 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room 7:00 pm AHG, Yokefellow Class, Room 212, Fellowship Hall Wednesday 7:25 pm Chancel Choir Thursday 9:30 am Vienna Village 4:30-6:00 pm Leaps of Faith, Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Run for God, church library 6:30-8:00 pm Club 45, church lobby 7:30 pm Praise Band, Fellowship Hall Sunday, Feb. 12 7:30 am Methodist Men s Breakfast Meeting, Asbury The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi The flowers on the altar in the Fellowship Hall are there today to celebrate the serviceoriented life of John Litcher. We are grateful you, and the Lord, continue to guide our lives. We think of you and miss you every day. The Litcher Family Thank you so much for the calls, texts, food, support, and prayers during Brenda s illness and passing. We also appreciate the meal provided by the January WHO Committee and the Fellowship Class after the service. David Shanks and family TODAY IS [SOUP]ER BOWL OF CARING SUNDAY! Every year, our youth participate in Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday. Souper Bowl of Caring is a longstanding tradition where the youth pick a charity of their choice that works directly with those experiencing hunger on a regular basis. Because of their love for serving people who are homeless downtown, the Catalyst Youth have decided to take up a collection this year for the Bethesda Center for the Homeless. You will see a couple of youth standing in the back after the service with big pots...let's fill those up today and, together, serve our brothers and sisters in downtown Winston-Salem. Children s Church Schedule 8:30 am Worship Service Feb. 5 June Hayes Feb. 12 June Hayes TRUSTEES MEETING: Tomorrow, February 6, 5:15 pm in the Yokefellow Class. Please note time change! METHODIST MEN S BREAKFAST MEETING: The Methodist Men will have their monthly breakfast meeting Sunday, February 12, at 7:30 am in Asbury Hall. All men are invited. Nursery Schedule, Feb. 5: 8:30 am Nursery: Sherry Boyles 11:00 am Nursery: Margaret Williams Nursery Schedule, Feb. 12: 8:30 am Nursery: Debbie Jones 11:00 am Nursery: Margaret Williams SCOUT SUNDAY: FEBRUARY 12. We will recognize LUMC s support of scouting programs as a part of Scout Sunday in both services. Please join us as we recognize and celebrate the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls programs. All scouts (current and former) are encouraged to wear their uniforms and attend.

4 Catalyst News: Emily will be in the office on Tuesday & Thursday. TODAY: º Youth Council Meeting 3:30pm.*** We will meet and discuss the calendar, areas, and then get things prepped for Super Bowl Party. º 5pm- Halftime- Super Bowl Williams' Farm (1590 Greenfield Estates Drive, Lewisville). Please bring a potluck dish! Tuesday 2/7: HS Breakfast 7:30 AM, Bojangles Thursday 2/9: Leaps of 4:30-6 PM, Fellowship Hall Friday-Sunday: Mary Grace Watkins goes to Chrysalis! Please be in prayer for her while on this journey of faith. Sunday 2/12: Catalyst Small 4:30-5:45pm. Potluck to follow in Fellowship Hall. SCOUTING FOR FOOD is a national event sponsored by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. This annual event brings awareness to those in need. Please consider taking a plastic bag home from church on Sunday, Feb 5 th, and returning it filled with nonperishables on Sunday, Feb 12th. All returned items will be donated to LCAP. Thank you for your support. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS RETREAT SAVE THE DATE! MARCH 30-April 2, Where: Seven Springs Lodge, 118 Alder Lane, Mocksville, NC 27028, Who: All Middle School Girls & their friends who are Middle School Girls What: Fun, games, snacks, great meals, fellowship, time with Jesus, FUN! More details to come! SMILING FACES ARE NEEDED to help greet and usher at the 8:30 am service. If you would like to help 3 or 4 Sundays per year, based on your schedule, please contact Brian or Judi Burkhart at or bjburkhart@windstream.net. Thank CLOTHING EXCHANGE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! More info can be found in the west wing lobby or contact Tracy Conner, CLUB 45: Club 45 s next meeting is February 9 in the church lobby from 6:30-8 pm. Our night will be filled with Valentine activities! Don t miss out! Mark your calendars! RUN FOR GOD is a 12-week couch to 5K program, geared more toward new runners; however, we are inviting walkers/new runners/experienced runners to join us. Friends are welcome to attend as well. Our mission is to prepare people to become better witnesses to Christ physically, mentally and spiritually. Although people run/walk for many different reasons, this program is for those who want to make God the center of their lives. Weekly topics include footwear, nutrition, injuries and stretching. Faith topics draw upon the parallels between running and faith. Meetings will begin on Thursday February 9 th at 6:00pm in the LUMC Library. Come dressed to go outside and bring water bottle. Questions? Contact Tanya Kivett or Sharon Hill GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 am Service) Feb. 5 Daniel and Angie Choplin Feb. 12 Jeff and Anne Hennis GREETERS (11:00 am Service) February: Carolyn and Don Petty STEWARDSHIP: As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Gifts Promises to Keep: Presence Jan. 29 General Budget $ 8, Jan. 29: Sunday School: 142 Capital Improvement $ :30 Service: 122 Discretionary Fund $ :00 Service: 142 Hunger Fund $ Red Bird Mission Fd. $

5 We have a BUS! You might have noticed a new addition to our parking lot. Thanks to your prayers and donations we have been able to purchase a bus for LUMC. A 2006 Ford E450 handicapped-accessible 18 passenger bus was purchased on 12/14/2016 at a cost of $25,500. The mileage on the bus is 22,500 and it is in great shape (per our mechanic s review)! We have purchased a license plate and insurance and it is almost ready to roll. We are continuing to discuss plans for the bus including lettering, a usage policy and list of drivers etc... that will be submitted to the church Transportation Committee for review. If you have an up-to-date Commercial Driver s License (CDL) and would be interested in being on the list of possible drivers or interested in obtaining your CDL, please let the bus committee or church office know. Thanks. The Bus Committee WE WOULD REALLY LIKE MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR NURSERY! You can sign up online at or use the 6-month volunteer calendar sign up sheets located in the preschool lobby beside the front door. Thank you for volunteering! You are appreciated! You can also sign up for the nursery by calling Tracy Conner ( ) or June Hayes ( ) if you prefer. To our wonderful church family, We would like to thank each and every one of you that participated in the 3 rd annual Heaven s Kitchen Cook-Off sponsored by the Catalyst Youth mission team to Guatemala. To all of the wonderful cooks who prepared the food we thank you!!! Yum! Everything was delicious! To all of the folks who came out and supported the event we thank you! You helped us raise $1,681! Wow, what a blessing. Special thanks go out to our distinguished judges, Pastor Ivan, Dean Norman, Paul Mullican, George Stilphen, Rhys Long and Leane Peddycord. Congratulations to our winners! Rob Slaughter won the Chili category, Pastor Susan won the dessert category, and Joy Googe won the cornbread category. Heaven s Kitchen Cook-Off was a wonderful night of fun and fellowship. The proceeds from this event will allow the Catalyst Youth Mission Team going to Guatemala to bless many people in need and to share God s love with them. Thank You and God bless you all! The Catalyst Youth Guatemala Team