Fletcher s Chapel United Methodist Church 8330 Fletcher s Chapel Road, King George, VA Church: (540) Parsonage: (540)

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1 Fletcher s Chapel United Methodist Church 8330 Fletcher s Chapel Road, King George, VA Church: (540) Parsonage: (540) rd Sunday after Pentecost, June 29, :30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

2 The Prelude *Chiming of the Hour *Prayer for Renewal of the Church (in unison) Renew your church, Lord, your people in this land. Save us from cheap words and self-deception in your service. In the power of the Holy Spirit, transform us and shape us by your cross. Amen. Welcome and Announcements *The Call to Worship (Psalm 89:1, 2, 15, 16) I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Your steadfast love endures forever. Your faithfulness is as high as the heavens. Happy are those who sing your praise and extol your righteousness all the day. *Hymn Trust and Obey UMH 467 The Opening Prayer God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who gives us birth by water and Holy Spirit, teach us how to live always in integrity of body, mind, and spirit, in obedience to your love, in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory now and forever. Amen. Time of Sharing and Prayer Celebrations of God s Grace and Prayer Concerns The Prayers of the People/The Lord s Prayer (UMH 895) The Children s Message *Hymn Living for Jesus CWH 173 The Prayer for Illumination Loving God, as we hear your Word this day, send your Spirit to equip and inspire us, that your grace-filled hospitality may be the center of our lives. Amen.

3 The Old Testament Reading Genesis 22:1-14 p. 30 Special Music Kay Roy The Gospel Reading Matthew 10:40-42 p This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ. The Message The Great Commission The Receiving of God s Tithes and Our Offerings Special Music Kay Roy *The Doxology (UMH 95) *The Prayer of Dedication: Faithful God, we give you thanks that you have entrusted us with the gift of hospitality and generosity, and that you have set us free to be generous givers of the gifts you so freely give to us. May our offerings this day draw us closer to you as we share them with others for righteousness sake. Amen. *Hymn Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me UMH 361 *The Charge and Blessing: Sister and brothers, you have been given the spirit of freedom and saved for the sake of God s love. Freely share that love in the world, knowing that the reward of right relationship is holiness and life eternal. May the One who creates, redeems, and sustains you from everlasting to everlasting grant you the grace of peace, holiness, and eternal life. Amen. *Postlude Bless the Lord (2X) Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God s Holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. *Please stand as you are able All are Welcome to our service of worship this morning. We are glad you are here. There are welcome cards located in the pews. Please take a moment to fill one out and place it into the offering plate during the collection. Our hope is that you will feel God s blessing during this time with us.

4 Assisting with Worship Today: Greeter: Kenny Newton (11:00) Assisting with Worship July 6: Children s Church (11:00am): Pam Hunter Can You Help? Volunteers are needed to read Scripture, deliver children s messages, serve as greeters, and teach Children s Church on Sunday mornings. Please see the sign-up sheet. About Fletcher s Chapel Church Our Vision is to be a beacon in the name of Jesus Christ to the world, to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to send them forth to proclaim God s Word and serve God s will everywhere and always. Our Mission: 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. -- Matthew 28:19-20 Contact us by Pastor Mike is at reaves.michael.b@gmail.com The church address is fletcherschapel@verizon.net Our website is at Access the calendar of events. Listen to today s sermon or a sermon you may have missed. Like us on Facebook: If you are a Facebook user, help spread the word about Fletcher s Chapel s page. Search for Fletcher s Chapel UMC-King George, VA and when you find our page, click Like so you can keep up with the latest news and events at Fletcher s Chapel. PRESIDING BISHOP: DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: PASTOR: LAY LEADER: MUSICIAN: Young Jin Cho Theodore Smith Michael B. Reaves Marie Williams Elizabeth Pruett

5 THIS WEEK: June 29 July 6, 2014 TODAY 8:30am Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Wednesday 9:30am Heritage Hall Nursing Home Ministry Friday Independence Day Sunday Holy Communion/Canned Food Collection UPCOMING: Wednesday, 7/9 6:30m VBS Planning Meeting (Fellowship Hall) Sunday, 7/13 Loose Change Collection 4:00pm Ice Cream Social Saturday, 7/19 9:30am Called District Conference at Trinity Church Sun, 7/20 Thurs, 7/24 Vacation Bible School at Fairview Beach (6:00 8:15pm) Monday, 7/28 4:00pm Serving Dinner at Thurman Brisben Center Birthdays This Week: 6/29 Wil Emory 7/3 Laura Green 7/1 Fitz Clift Jr. 7/4 Richard Compton * * * * * * Announcing a Called District Conference: The Fredericksburg District will have a Called District Conference on Saturday, July 19th, at 9:30a.m. This Conference will be held at Trinity King George UMC. Trinity KG is located at 9425 King s Highway in King George. The Conference is open to all Church Elected Officers and all Fredericksburg District Pastors. The purpose of the Called Conference is to approve the sale of Grant UMC in Westmoreland County by recommendation of the District Trustees. Grant UMC will be discontinued as of July 1, Annual Conference Updates: Fletcher s Chapel sent a mission offering of $220. The United Methodist Women helped collect 6 Health Kits, 2 Sewing Kits, and 2 School Kits. Our thanks to all who gave to the offering and helped assemble Kits. Ice Cream Social: Mark your calendars because you do not want to miss this! Join us on Sunday, July 13 th at 4:00pm for an Ice Cream Social. We need volunteers to prepare homemade ice cream. Please speak with Pastor Mike if you will bring a freezer of ice cream. It should be hot in mid-july so join us for a cool treat and a time of fellowship.

6 Nursing Home Ministry: Meet at church on Wednesday morning at 9:30 and we will travel to Heritage Hall Nursing Home for a time of singing with the residents. Remember! Canned Food Offering Next Sunday! The Canned Food Offering is collected on the first Sunday of each month. This food will be sent to the King George Social Services Food Bank. King George County residents who are in need of assistance may receive a two or three day emergency supply of food once a month with proof of residency. The Heartwood Center: A Shared Ministry of the Fredericksburg District The Heartwood Center is a Christian ministry center offering programs for the surrounding community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and international disaster response. The Mission and Community Center is the result of the prayers of our Fredericksburg United Methodists seeking to respond to the needs around us. For the next three Sundays, we will collect a special offering for the Heartwood Center. Each church on the Fredericksburg District has been asked to receive a special offering for this ministry. This offering will provide seed money as the Heartwood Center is in its initial stage Please write in the memo section of your ch6eck or on the outside of your envelope Heartwood if you feel called to support this ministry. God expects Christians to pay their taxes, since the government is ordained and authorized by God. Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor s, And to God the things that are God s Matthew 22:21

7 Prayers for our Community and the World: The congregation and guests of Fletcher s Chapel and our community; those having difficulties in their marriages; the residents and staff of the Thurman Brisben Center; Those working with the incarcerated; Our Bishop and his cabinet. Prayers for Our Church Family: Colleen Bowie, Dee Campbell, Grace Cleveland, Jayden Cleveland, Arlene Coates, Delores Coates, Faye Coates, John Coates, Audrey Davenport, Ruby Hawkins, Louise Henderson, Gwen Henderson, Evelyn Jackson, Lolita James, Clifton Seay, Marie Smith, Pete Sullivan, Sherry Garner Taylor, Dinah Taylor Prayers for our Families and Friends: Mikie Barker, Wesley Berry, Shirley Cahoon, Barbara Canaday, Inez Carver, Darrell Critzer, The Frazier Family, Virginia Garner, Alvin Gill, Christine Holdren, Becky Lafferty, Ceili Leahy, Ronald Marshall, Bryan McGhee, Mike Nave, Msgr John Pennington, Pat Pelletier, David Pitts, Jennifer Pollard, Brad Pruett, Chuck Rabbitt, Kert Ryder s Great-Aunt, Hubert Roberson, Sam Robinson, Joey Rowe, Keith Sager, Joseph Sirrels, Tai (re: Lori Radolinksi), Claude Stevens, Mary Stewart, Patty Darr Sullivan, Joan Wehner *Prayers for Our Neighbors (Zip Code 22485): 8991 Fletchers Chapel Rd, 8353 Bloomsbury Rd, 8440 Bloomsbury Rd, 8448 Bloomsbury Rd, 8452 Bloomsbury Rd, 8473 Bloomsbury Rd, 8476 Bloomsbury Rd, 8484 Bloomsbury Rd, 8621 Bloomsbury Rd, 9223 Bloomsbury Rd, 9441 Bloomsbury Rd, 3435 White Hall Rd, 3466 White Hall Rd, 3493 White Hall Rd, 3615 White Hall Rd, 3617 White Hall Rd, 3659 White Hall Rd, 3701 White Hall Rd, 3734 White Hall Rd, 3738 White Hall Rd, 3786 White Hall Rd, 3802 White Hall Rd, 3807 White Hall Rd, 4020 White Hall Rd, 4040 White Hall Rd, 4056 White Hall Rd, 4082 White Hall Rd, 4115 White Hall Rd, 4150 White Hall Rd, White Hall Ct, White Hall Ct, White Hall Ct, White Hall Ct, Hooker Hts, 3308 Apple Way, 3366 Apple Way Prayer Request Cards are available in the pew racks. Please fill one out and place it in the offering plate or give it to the pastor after the service. *There are 1,000 homes within a 2.7 miles radius of this church. In 2014, we will include twenty of these homes in our weekly prayer list.

8 Vacation Bible School at Fairview Beach Sunday, July 20 Thursday, July 24 Nightly Schedule (6:00 8:15): 6:00 Dinner/Opening 7:15 Arts & Crafts 6:25 Bible Lesson/Mission Emphasis 7:40 Games/Playtime 6:50 Music 8:10 Closing Volunteer Needs: 1. Meal volunteers to plan, provide, and serve dinner for each day. 2. Recreation volunteers to lead games and other physical activities and have the ability to participate daily. 3. Arts and crafts volunteer to guide children in the activities and have the ability to participate daily for one week. The craft will be pre-organized. 4. Music volunteer to lead music and have the ability to participate daily. 5. Volunteers to assist with miscellaneous tasks and supervision of children and have the ability to participate daily. Supplies Needed: Bean Bags, Water Balloons, Regular Balloons, Hula Hoops, Activity Balls (like a kick ball or soccer ball), Glue Sticks, Color Markers, Hand Sanitizer, Pre-Sweetened Lemonade Mix, Paper Plates, Napkins, Cups, Plastic Cutlery Items to Borrow: Ice Chest Coolers, Water Coolers (5 gallon for holding lemonade and water) Help Us Spread the Word! Please bring your children, grandchildren, and your neighbor s children. This will be our only Vacation Bible School this summer. We expect to be joined by children who live in the Fairview Beach area as well. Preregistration is appreciated but not necessary.