First United Methodist Church of Pace Tradi onal Worship Service 8:30 a.m.

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1 First United Methodist Church 4540 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida October 9, 2016

2 First United Methodist Church of Pace Tradi onal Worship Service 8:30 a.m. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *GREETING TIME *CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Surely the Presence *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. ALL: And also with you. Leader: The risen Christ is with us. ALL: Praise the Lord! *HYMN OF PRAISE Onward, Chris an Soldiers 575 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed 881 CHILDREN S MOMENT Vivian Dickerson *HYMN OF PREPARATION Rise Up, O Men of God 576 PSALTER READING Psalm 66: 1-12 Joanne Anderson PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Mike Roberts TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY 95 SPECIAL MUSIC Walk By Faith Nataleigh Parham, Emory Carroll *SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:10-20 Page 1160 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God! All: Thanks be to God! SERMON There s a War Going On Rev. Mike Roberts *HYMN OF INVITATION Soldiers of Christ, Arise 513 (1,4) *BENEDICTION *You are invited to stand as you are able.

3 First United Methodist Church of Pace Contemporary Worship Service 11:00 a.m. *OPENING WORSHIP SONG Marvelous Light Wesley Founda on Band *WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please register your a endance on the Friendship Register at the end of each aisle. Visitors, please include your address, telephone number, and address. *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. Leader: The risen Christ is with us. All: Praise the Lord! RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS - Wayne and Phyllis Gipson WORSHIP SONGS One Thing Remains Wesley Founda on Band Amazing Grace (My Chains) CHILDREN S MOMENT Vivian Dickerson AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed 881 PASTORAL/OFFERTORY PRAYER TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY MUSIC How He Loves Wesley Founda on Band *SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 6:10-20 Donna Del Rosario SERMON There s a War Going On Rev. Mike Roberts HOLY COMMUNION *SONG OF INVITATION Break Every Chain Wesley Founda on Band *SENDING PRAYER *You are invited to stand as you are able.

4 THERE S A WAR GOING ON - PART I Rev. Mike Roberts October 9, The Apostle Paul warned us to put on the whole of God. 2. All the wars of this world are but symptoms of the war that is raging within our. 3. There are wars that we all fight daily. 4. These wars are not against flesh and blood but against principalities...powers rulers of the darkness and wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12) 5. The truth is, we all fall. We begin our lives in a fallen state. It s called. 6. It is essential that we believe in the birth of Christ, for without it, we are still lost in sin. 7. We were born in a fallen state, but at some point in our lives we all to sin. And even after receiving Christ and being redeemed, there are times when we. 8. Sometimes we fall. Sometimes we are deeply hurt. But even in those times we don t have to be. 9. There is a war going on and it helps if we can be the best for battle. You come at me with sword and shield, but I come in the name of the Lord God Almighty. (I Samuel 17:45) 10. There is a war going on and we must it. 11. The biggest advantage the enemy will ever have in his fight against us will be our. 12. If our nation loses the war against terrorism, we lose some very pre- cious freedoms. But if we lose our spiritual war, we lose.

5 We are so glad you came to First United Methodist Church of Pace today. We hope you feel at home and will be blessed as we worship our Lord together. You are encouraged to check out Guest Central in the lobby for more information about FUMC-Pace. You may also call the church office at or visit our website at The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mama and Daddy s Anniversary, and Mama s Birthday, by Brody and Cole Cadwell THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY Co-Interim Pastor... Rev. Mike Roberts Co-Interim Pastor... Rev. John Webb Acolytes (8:30)... Fletcher Carroll, Gavin Rials Acolytes (11:00)... Dillon Del Rosario, Jeanine Clark Coffee Fellowship (9:30)... Judy and Dana Majors Communion Preparer (11:00)... Mary Ellen Gilmore Communion Servers (11:00)... Hugo and Mandy Garnier, Mary Ellen Gilmore, Beth Webb Greeter (8:30)... Alice Powell, Carla Rials Greeters (11:00)... Annette Carr Interim Choir Director (8:30)... Donna Palmer Interim Worship Leaders (11:00)... Rev. Stuart Worth and... The Wesley Campus Band Pianist/Organist (8:30)... Jo Tinsley Prayer Ministry (8:30)... Darrell and Joanne Anderson, Jo Ann Roberts Prayer Ministry (11:00)... Jo Anne Westney Psalter Reader (8:30)... Joanne Anderson Scripture Reader (11:00)... Donna Del Rosario Sound (8:30). Glenn Carr Sound (11:00)... Glenn Carr Ushers (8:30)...Heidi Taylor, Ed and Mary Fuqua, George Rials Ushers (11:00)... Ron Andreo, Kevin Dickens, John and Mary Waren Video (8:30)... Heather Bitely Video (11:00)... Bill Shurett Welcome Table (8:30)... Jo and Gary Propst Welcome Table (11:00)... Becky Clark

6 CHURCH CALENDAR OCTOBER 9-15, 2016 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Doughnut Fellowship CCC 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (Communion) Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Children s Choir Children s Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Spiritual Gifts Class CCC Classroom 6:30 p.m. CHARGE CONFERENCE Main Sanctuary TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:30 a.m. Men of Purpose Bible Study CCC Classroom 12:00 noon Church Staff Meeting Conference Room 5:30 p.m. UMM Low Country Boil- Milton Church Parking Lot WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Dinner CCC 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Studies 6:00 p.m. Kids Zone Children s Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study Youth Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Sanctuary THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Chick-fil-a (High School Students) Hwy :00 a.m. Thursday Morning Women s Bible Study Shofner Hall 5:45 p.m. Men s Barn Meeting - Molino Church Parking Lot SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 8:00 a.m. Arts and Crafts Show CCC 11:00 a.m. Megan s Love (Picnic with the Homeless) Kitchen Please take time to notice the many cards of support and prayer that we have received from Hickory Hammock Baptist Church. The cards are located in the baskets on the round table in the front lobby of the main sanctuary.

7 If you have had a change in address, , phone number, please your new information to church@pacefumc.org. Or you may record your new info in the Friendship Register. Deadline for updated info is October 15, as we plan to print new directories in early November. The Chancel Choir has begun rehearsing for the Christmas Cantata. They need LOTS of voices. Even if you don t sing in the choir year-round, they would love for you to join them during this special season. They practice Christmas music each Wednesday evening, beginning at 7:30, for about 30 minutes. Then you would be free to go unless you want to become a full-time choir member. WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP DINNER OCTOBER 12 5:00 TO 6:00 P.M. MENU THIS WEEK Chicken Spaghetti Green Beans Salad Dessert/Beverage The cost for dinner is $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 10 with a family maximum amount of $ Reservations may be made on the Friendship Registers at the end of each pew on Sundays or by calling the church office ( ) by noon on Mondays.

8 PASTOR S PAGE Last Sunday evening, I attended my first business meeting since being appointed to serve as one of the pastors at Pace FUMC. (Actually, I had already attended two SPRC meetings but they were to interview prospects for the Choir Director position more on that in days to come.) Now, I must be honest and tell you that I really don t like to attend meetings. Take me to the woodshed and give me a good old fashioned whuppin but don t make me go to meetings. But it comes with the job so I willingly will attend. Fortunately, the first two that I attended last week were actually enjoyable and constructive. The first was our Missions Committee meeting when we discussed at length how we can use the Faith Promise contributions that have already been received. It was decided that from these funds we will give each person who participates in a mission trip one-half of the actual cost of the mission plus a $500 gift to help to finance the project of the mission (one project gift per team). This should encourage us to remember the Faith Promise we made last spring when God touched so many of our hearts to give what we didn t already have. It should be noted that gifts to our mission workers will be given to those traveling in the future as well as those who have already gone to Ecuador and Belarus. In all, I think this is a positive step toward helping our people fulfill God s call on all of us to be witnesses for Christ here and around the world. The second meeting was the Administrative Board. I must tell you that it was actually fun to sit among a group of people who care for one another and who are excited about the ministry of our church. I just want to give attaboys and attagirls to everyone who led and/or gave reports; to those who contributed to the discussions and to those who listened and prayerfully voted. I wish all the board meetings I attended in my 41 years of ministry before retirement could have been that good. Like I said, it was fun Well tonight we get to continue our string of meetings with our Annual Charge Conference. Dr. Tim Trent (our District Superintendent who preached for us three weeks ago) will be leading the meeting and we will have an opportunity to hear reports from various church leaders on what God has done here at Pace FUMC this past year. Everyone is invited to come because it is an open meeting. Only the board members can vote but everyone will have the opportunity to express their opinion and enjoy the fellowship. So join us tonight for Charge Conference at 6:30 in the Sanctuary and let s have some more fun! Mike

9 NO UMM breakfast for the month of October. Tuesday, October 11: Low Country Boil at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Christ United Methodist Church in Milton. Great fellowship and speaker. Church van will depart from the Church parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13: Barn Meeting in Molino. Steak dinner with all the trimmings. Great speaker. Church van will depart from the Church parking lot at 5:45 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 The men of FUMC-Pace are once again hosting the Arts and Crafts Show this year. Workers are still needed for Friday afternoon, October 14 and Saturday, October 15. Please call Robbie Thurman, , or Ed Fuqua if you are able to work for a couple of hours. You can also sign up on the sheet located on the UMM bulletin board in the gym. The Christian Faith and Hope group will have a bake sale during the Arts and Crafts Festival on October 15. We will need donations of pies, cakes, cookies, etc. for this event. Items should be individually wrapped in clear packaging and priced before delivery. Please bring items to the CCC on Friday, October 14, between 4:00-6:00 p.m., or on Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. Thank you! John Swank will be signing copies of his most recent book entitled Angels at the Arts and Crafts Festival. Bring your book for John to sign. If you don t have a book, a limited number will be available for purchase.

10 We have a Cry Room available in the vestibule for parents who need it during our worship services. Our nursery is available for infants and toddlers through age 3 in the Children s Building (building beside Main Sanctuary). During our 11:00 a.m. service, children ages 4 thru 2nd grade are invited to attend Children s Church. Children attending this class will be escorted by our children s leaders after the Children s Moment and may be picked up in the Children s Building (Noah s Shipyard room) following the service. Children s activity bulletins are also available from our ushers. Sunday Morning Sunday School (252 Basics) (K thru 2nd Grade) 9:45 a.m. Noah s Shipyard - Children s Bldg. Sunday School (252 Basics) (3rd thru 5th Grade) 9:45 a.m. Children s Sanctuary Children s Church (ages 4 thru 2nd grade) 11:00 a.m. Noah s Shipyard - Children s Bldg. Wednesday Night Children s Sanctuary (K thru 5th Grade) 6:00-7:15 p.m. 252 Basics Jesus became wiser and stronger. He also became more and more pleasing to God and to people. Luke 2:52 (NIRV) Nursery Infants and Toddlers (Birth thru 3 years) 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m. Children s Building CHILDREN S CHOIR K - 5TH GRADE 4:00-5:00 p.m. CHILDREN S SANCTUARY

11 CHILDREN S FALL FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 5:00-6:30 p.m. We would appreciate donations of candy, small toys/party favors. A box will be in the front entry for your donations. Thank you! Games, Prizes Cupcake Walk Inflatable Slide Balloon Art Story-Teller Food Hayride WEEKLY YOUTH EVENTS Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:45-10:45 a.m., in the Fish Bowl. Don t forget to pick up something from Coffee Fellowship! Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:00-7:15 p.m., in the Youth Room. You can also come at 5:00 for supper in the CCC. Cost is $6.00. Thursday Mornings 8:00 a.m. for High Schoolers - Breakfast at Chick-fil-a with Hugo. Need more info: Contact Hugo Garnier, Youth Minister or CHRISTIAN FAITH AND HOPE is collecting gently used coats through Sunday, October 23. Coat sizes infant through adult will be accepted. A coat rack will be available in the narthex for your donations. Thank You!

12 SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES WORDACTION FAITH CONNECTIONS Taught by: Charlie McCartney Where: Christian Community Center CCC Classroom behind Kitchen Study Focus: A King for Israel FELLOWSHIP CLASS Taught by: Mrs. Jo Ann Roberts Where: Worship Center Choir Room Study: The Letter to the Philippians M.O.S.T. CLASS (Methodist Open Study Time) Taught by: Bill Cooke Where: Children s Building, Shofner Hall Study: Minor Prophets TNT STUDY (Thirties n Twenties) Taught by: Mandy Garnier Where: Worship Center Conference Room Study: Love Does by Bob Goff There s no time like the present to get involved in a Bible Study/ fellowship group. Check out our current offerings, and consider attending one of our Sunday morning classes. All classes are discussion oriented and meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

13 FALL BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday Men of Purpose Bible Study STUDY: Three Musketeers of the Gospels WHERE: Christian Community Center Classroom WHEN: Tuesday mornings 6:30-7:15 a.m. TEACHER: John Swank Wednesday W.A.G.S. (Women s Accountability Group) STUDY: The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson WHERE: Conference Room WHEN: Wednesday evenings - 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. FACILITATOR: Beth Webb FIRST PLACE (Women s Study Group) STUDY: Prayer, Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God WHERE: Shofner Hall WHEN: Wednesday evenings - 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. FACILITATOR: Heather Cromer DISCIPLE 1 - FAST TRACK STUDY: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study WHERE: CCC Classroom behind kitchen WHEN: Wednesday evenings - 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. TEACHER: Rev. John Webb VIDEO/DISCUSSION CLASS STUDY: Forgotten God, by Francis Chan WHERE: CCC Upstairs Classroom WHEN: Wednesday evenings - 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. FACILITATORS:Kevin and Liz Dickens Thursday Thursday Morning Women s Bible Study STUDY: Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer WHERE: Shofner Hall WHEN: Thursday mornings - 10:00 to 12 noon FACILITATOR: Paula Chetwynde

14 I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink. (Matthew 25:35a GNT) Manna Food Bank Donations Thank you for your continued generosity to Manna Food Bank. FUMC-Pace donated 173 pounds on July 20, 198 pounds in August, and 144 pounds in September. Please continue to bring your food donations and place them in the vestibule. The need is great! Last year Manna serviced 75 people twice a month. This year they are servicing 144 people twice a month. There is also a need for cloth grocery bags if you have any to donate. Also needed at this time are paper products, personal hygiene and feminine products. Many thanks to Marilyn Fussell for making sure our donations are delivered to Manna each month. MEGAN S LOVE Megan s Love is our ministry to the homeless in Pensacola. Anyone who would like to lend a hand preparing meals and/or taking them to be distributed in Pensacola is encouraged to meet other volunteers in the Gym kitchen at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. If helping with distribution, return to Pace is around 1:00. If you want to donate to Operation Christmas Child, but aren't sure if you'd like to put a box together, we will be collecting school supplies (crayons, colored pencils, pencils, small sharpeners, paper, etc.) to pack in boxes. If you'd like to donate, there will be an Operation Christmas Child Donation box near the Welcome Table. Thank you!! Dear First UMC Pace: My heart is deeply touched by your generosity to our Flood Relief Operations here at Ground Zero with the disaster. The spirit in which you give this gift deeply encourages us. Much love in Christ, Rev. Jackie King, Pastor First UMC, Denham Springs, Louisiana Our Faithfulness in Giving Sunday, October 2, 2016 Tithes $12, Mortgage Reduction Other $14, Worship Attendance 8:30 a.m :00 a.m. 61 Total 191

15 Opportunities for Worship Traditional Service (8:30 a.m.) - This service meets in the Sanctuary where we celebrate through the rich traditions of our faith, such as hymns led by organ and piano, seasonal vestments, and traditional Methodist liturgy. Our Chancel Choir leads worship music. Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Contemporary Service (11:00 a.m.) - This service meets in the Sanctuary where we worship with a gathering of praise and service of the Word. The music is a blend of contemporary praise songs and upbeat hymns. Holy Communion is celebrated weekly. Places to Connect Sunday School - (Adult, Youth, and Children) - Sundays (9:45 a.m.) Children s Church - Sundays (11:00 a.m.) Men of Purpose Bible Study - Tuesdays (6:30 a.m.) Wednesday Family Night - Fellowship Dinner (5:00-6:00 p.m.) Bible Study and Programs for Adults, Youth and Children (6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.) Christian Faith and Hope - First Thursday of the Month (1:00 p.m.) United Methodist Men - 2nd Saturday of the Month (8:00 a.m.) Choir - Wednesdays (7:30 p.m.) Ways to Serve Megan s Love - Ministry for the Homeless (Saturdays, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.) Manna Food Bank - A collection box is available in the Sanctuary Lobby for Manna Food Bank items. United Methodist Children s Home - The Children s Home makes a real difference in the lives of children by offering group homes, transitional living, training for foster care, and many other programs. Check out their website for more info:

16 First United Methodist Church of Pace 4540 Chumuckla Highway, Pace, FL After Hours Emergency Pastoral Assistance Rev. John Webb Phone: church@pacefumc.org. Website: Office Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. DOES THE FRONT COVER OF THIS BULLETIN LOOK FAMILIAR?? The children will recognize it as our Prayer Station Room, which is located in the Children s Building. Feel free to stop by and visit this room if you have not already done so. Please Keep Your Church Staff in Prayer Rev. John Webb Co-Interim Pastor Rev. Mike Roberts Co-Interim Pastor Hugo Garnier Youth Minister Business Administrator hugo@pacefumc.org Vivian Dickerson Children s Director Church Administrator vivian@pacefumc.org Debbie Sealey Church Receptionist church@pacefumc.org Megan Nelson Church Bookkeeper business@pacefumc.org Joey Modglin Church Custodian Becky Dooley Nursery Attendant Sandra Tharp Nursery Attendant Cheryl Cooper Nursery Attendant