DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

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1 February January 18, 16, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tomorrow is the birthday observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I know that there is still hostility directed at him in our day and time, but the truth is that there were some terrible and despicable things done to African Americans, particularly in the South, that Martin Luther King helped to shine the light of justice and truth on. The older I get the more I admire the way Dr. King faced these demons of racism with non-violence and perseverance. Many of his own race turned against him and his way of non-violent, peaceful resistance in favor of violence and retaliation. Who cannot resonate with and affirm the powerful image in his famous I Have a Dream speech given in August of 1963, when he said, I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Join me in praying that we as followers of Jesus Christ will help bring about peace, harmony, and respect between all the races of people who make up our community. Jim THE CHURCH STAFF Rev. James W. Smith... Senior Minister Rev. Noel C. Perez... Hispanic Minister Rev. David Warlick... Minister of Worship Arts Charles McLendon... Director of Student Ministries Alex Sanford... Director of Children s Ministries Alwen Yeung... Pianist/Accompanist Mark Watford... Organist Christie Umpleby... Preschool Director Connie Brodess... Church Administrator Stephen Thompson... Facility Manager Elaine Smith... Finance Secretary Lyn Dozier... Secretary Louise Tucker... Secretary Sylvia Roland... Hostess 200 South Lee Street Americus, Georgia office@fumcamericus.com

2 Americus First United Methodist Church MORNING WORSHIP January 18, :00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Second Sunday after the Epiphany PRE-WORSHIP MUSIC Alwen Yeung WELCOME GREETING AND WELCOME CHORUS Surely the Presence ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. David Warlick (Please fill out your communication card and place it in the offering plate later in worship.) PRELUDE Alwen Yeung, Pianist LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Mary Beth Easterlin and Mackenzie Pugh *HYMN OF PRAISE #568 Christ for the World We Sing *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881 The Apostles Creed *GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father PASTORAL PRAYER, LORD S PRAYER #895 CHORAL RESPONSE Fivefold Amen ANTHEM As the Deer (Mark Burrows) (Martin Nystrom; John F. Wilson, arr.) Chancel Choir 3K to 2nd Grade Children dismissed to Children s Worship with Kellie Starlin. *HYMN OF PREPARATION #431 Let There Be Peace on Earth SCRIPTURE Ephesians 2:11-21 THE MESSAGE Walls that Need to Fall TITHES, OFFERINGS and COMMUNICATION CARDS OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY Bind Us Together Alwen Yeung, Pianist *DOXOLOGY #95 *CLOSING HYMN #557 Blest Be the Tie that Binds (Sing only stanzas 1 and 2.) *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE (Bob Gillman; Mark Hayes, arr.) Mark Watford, Organist Sammy Bledsoe, Audio Tech Joe Castongia, Visual Tech * Congregation stands. Please see an usher for an assisted listening device. If you need a nursery for your infant (through 2 years old), please ask an usher for directions. Welcome, Guests, to Americus First United Methodist Church! We are glad you are here and hope you worship with us again. We invite you to join our congregation. If you are interested in membership, call at

3 Americus First United Methodist Church CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP January 18, :00 a.m. Walls That Need to Fall Ephesians 2:11-21 Travis Warlick, Audio Tech Ross Youngdale, Visual Tech Children (3k-2nd Grade) are invited to Children s Worship with Alex Sanford immediately before the Message. JANUARY 18, 2015 GREETERS AND USHERS 9:00 Greeters for January 18, 2015 Millie and Ricky Trussell 11:00 Greeters for January 18, 2015 Front Door - Mary and Charles Davis North Door - Susan Barr South Door - Janis and Julian Webb 11:00 Ushers for January 18, 2015 Captain Jay Cliett, Bill Bird, Jim Bolin, Jamie Collier, George Ellis, John L. Fowler, Bill Kipp, Floyd Martin, Ted McMillan, Sonny Shealy, Bobby Strange, Jay Umpleby, Jim West, Ryan Young IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS Arcey Brown, Debra Brown, Beth Carroll, Carolyn Daniel, Freddie Dudley, Sharon Dutton, Joyce Easterlin, Harry Entrekin, Marion Franklin, Walt Grant, Candice Hancock, Dru Hill, Jim Ed Knight and Mary Frances Knight, Larry Kobs, Cooper Kurth, Norinne Lowell, Gene Malcom, Augusta Mathis, Rebecca and Bobby McNeill, Jack Partain, Ginger Perkins, Carroll Purvis and Nell Purvis, Geri Smarr, Mill Simmons, Brenda Stanfield, Betty Teasley, Betty Trammell, Liz Turpin, Rodney Vance, Thomas Wall, Hazel Waller, Julian Webb and Justin Willis.

4 MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS Louise Findlater Ann and Harry Entrekin Ginger and Calvin Starlin A Gift was made to the Flower Fund Louise Findlater Mary and Charles Davis Betty Robinson Ginger and Calvin Starling Jean Stimpson A Gift was made to the Flower Fund Betty Robinson Ann Westbrook Bob Deaver Ginger and Calvin Starlin Richard Powell, Sr. Ginger and Calvin Starlin Dot Morgan Ann and Harry Entrekin A Gift was made to the Flower Fund In Honor of The Chancel Choir Ann Westbrook PRAYER TIME IN CHAPEL WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS 5:30 p.m. in the Social Hall January 21 Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, English Peas, Biscuits, and Brownies PLEASE make reservations on the back of the communication card or call the church office at by noon on Monday. OUR RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS Membership 964 Total Worship Attendance January 11: 416 9:00 Worship Attendance Hispanic Attendance :00 Worship Attendance Hispanic Offering...$710 Benevolence YTD... $930 Hispanic Offering YTD...$1,315 Budget Giving... $10,135 Budget Giving YTD... $48,377 Sunday School Reminder: You may make donations to the church by automatic draft. To do so, just call Elaine in the finance office at

5 VALENTINE S DINNER Fourth Annual Valentine s Dinner Saturday, February 7, :00 p.m. Entertainment provided by our own Soloists and Instrumentalists. Tickets are $20 each and available in the Church Office. Childcare provided by reservation only: Infant to 3 in Nursery (no charge). 3K and up activities and a meal (no charge). Sponsored by the Worship Arts Committee THANK YOU We would like to thank the church family here at Americus First United Methodist for the many acts of Christian love shown to our family during the time of my mother s illness and passing. We were deeply moved by the calls, cards, flowers, food, memorials, prayers and support. Thank you, Beth Carroll and Family CONGRATULATIONS The Americus Times-Recorder has announced that: Bright Beginnings was the Reader s Choice for favorite Preschool in Americus - and - First United Methodist Church was the Reader s Choice for favorite Methodist Church in Americus. LOVE AND RESPECT BIBLE STUDY AT SALEM Beginning January 25, 2015, Salem UMC will host the Love and Respect 14-week Bible Study. Classes will start promptly at 3:30 pm and end shortly before 5 pm every Sunday with the exception of a few Holidays until May 3. The cost is $15 per person, which covers the cost of the book, and scholarships are available if needed. Childcare will be available, and please let us know if this service will be needed when you register for the class. For more details, to register, or to sign up to help, please contact Rev. Lawrence Wiggins at or salemumc@outlook.com. Registration ends January 20. UPCOMING EVENTS Feb 7 Valentine Dinner Feb 18 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Worship Apr 4 10 am Easter Egg Hunt

6 HAPPENING THIS WEEK Sunday, January 18, 2015 Prayer Time in Chapel 8:30am-12 noon 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship in the Social Hall 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Hispanic Worship in the Hispanic Worship Center 5:00 p.m. Prayer Connection in the Parlor 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Youth Monday, January 19, :00 a.m. Roland Growth Group in the Parlor 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting in the Parlor 5:30 p.m. Trustees in the Conference Room 6:15 p.m. Warlick Growth Group Tuesday, January 20, :00 a.m. American Sign Language in the Epworth Classroom 10:00 p.m. Nimble Fingers in the Sheffield-Wootten Classroom 12:00 p.m. Young at Heart Covered Dish Luncheon 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir in the Wesley Classroom 6:30 p.m. Smith Growth Group at the home of Diane and Jim Smith Wednesday, January 21, :00 a.m. Youth Breakfast in the Foundry 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper in the Social Hall 6:00 p.m. Children s GLOW in the Children s Department 6;00 p.m. Youth Bible Study in the Foundry 6:00 p.m. Comer Growth Group in the Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Lowrey Growth Group in the Parlor 6:00 p.m. Raines Growth Group in the Epworth Classroom 6:00 p.m. Shealy Growth Group in the Wesley Classroom 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 22, :30 p.m. Finance Committee in the Library Conference Room 6:30 p.m. Emmaus Cluster Gathering in the Social Hall Friday, January 23, :00 a.m. Bright Beginnings Donuts with Dads Food Pantry Macaroni & Cheese ~~~ Ramen Noodles ~~~ Green Beans PASTOR S MEMBERSHIP CLASS Sunday, January 25, 2015, from 4-6 p.m. This class will look at what it means to be a Christian, a United Methodist, and a faithful member of First United Methodist Church. This class is required for anyone wanting to become a member of the church, but attending does not obligate one to join the church. You may sign up for the course on the back of the communication card or by contacting the church office ( ). SHARE THE WARMTH

7 Calendar Dates for February 7, 2015 Valentine s Dinner Social Hall February 8-11, 2015 Winter Camp Meeting Epworth By The Sea February 18, 2015 Ash Wednesday Service Sanctuary April 2, 2015 Maundy Thursday Communion Sanctuary April 3, 2015 Good Friday Tenebrae Sanctuary June 8-12, 2015 Vacation Bible School FUMC Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00a to 5:00p Friday: 9:00 a.m. to noon Friday is Jim s, David s, Alex s and Charles day off. Finance Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00a -3:00p