St. Andrew United Methodist Church. July 22, 2018 Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

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1 St. Andrew United Methodist Church July 22, 2018 Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

2 2018 Summer Sermon Series from Ephesians We Have Good News! The Apostle Paul writes this letter to Ephesus, a leading economic and political power in the ancient Roman world, that rose to its pinnacle of grandeur in the 1 st and 2 nd centuries. With many religious and political voices claiming truth and authority over the other, the people became not only confused, but at strong odds with each other as they aligned with various groups. With strong arguments of claiming the truth, and with the digging in of heels, they became fiercely divided. (Sound familiar?) Paul writes to warn the Ephesians to beware of teachers and professing believers that teach perverse and untrue things. The goal of Paul s instruction was love which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Paul has GOOD NEWS for those in Ephesus, and for us, which is what this series will uncover and share. July 15 Good News of Salvation Ephesians 1: 3-14 July 22 Good News of Peace Ephesians 2: July 29 Servants of Good News Ephesians 3: 1-13 August 5 Good News of Acceptance Ephesians 3: August 12 Good News of Growth Ephesians 4: 1-16 August 19 Good News of Love Ephesians 4:25 5:2 August 26 Good News of Strength Ephesians 6: 10-20

3 Welcome and Grace of Hospitality *Bringing In the Light of Christ and Opening Praise No. 431 Let There Be Peace on Earth *Call to Worship (responsively) God, we believe you have called us to unity, but often we have isolated ourselves from others. God, forgive us for the times we have turned our backs on those who are different. God, we believe you have called us to live together as one body. God, forgive us for the times we have created division within your worldwide church. God, we believe you ask us to look, listen, and learn from others. God, forgive us for the times we have ridiculed and attacked those with different viewpoints. God, we believe you ask us to accept and seek to understand all who are called by your name. Forgive us for the times we have offended you by failing to love others as we do ourselves. God, we believe you call us to be one even as you are one. Forgive us for the disunity we have harbored and make us one. *Hymn No. 545 The Church s One Foundation

4 Prayer of Approach (in unison) Almighty God, you have built your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Join us together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may become a holy temple, acceptable to you: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Tithes and Offerings Quartet *Doxology No. 95 VBS Children s Presentation Children ages 3 years 5 th grade may go to Children s Church. Please follow the adult leaders as they exit the door behind the piano. Special Music Jane Ford Epistle Lesson Ephesians 2: Sermon We Have Good News! Rev. Jeff Childress Good News of Peace Morning Prayer and Lord s Prayer Response to the Spoken Word Youth Band *Affirmation of Faith We believe in one God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We proclaim Jesus Christ, the crucified and risen One, confessing him as Lord to the glory of God the Father.

5 In the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, we acclaim Jesus as the Lord of the church, the Head over all things, the beginning of a new creation. We are a pilgrim people, always on the way towards the promised goal; on the way, Christ feeds us with word and sacrament, and we have the gift of the Spirit in order that we may not lose the way. We will live and work within the faith and unity of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, bearing witness to that unity which is both Christ's gift and his will. We affirm as members of the church the faith of Christ crucified and risen. Together with all the people of God, we will serve the world for which Christ died, and we await with hope the day of the Lord Jesus. *Hymn No. 428 For the Healing of the Nations *Benediction *Closing Praise: VBS Children *Please stand if you are able CCLI#

6 Memorials Deborah Cromer Thomas Owens Robin Owens Tom Chase Tom Chase Bernice Owens, Cynthia Taylor, Tim Greene, Tom Chase and Imogene Graham Everyone is Invited to.. Chillin in the Family Life Center Sunday, August 26 at 10:30am This special service will be held in the Family Life Center to celebrate the completion of the air conditioning and the increased ministries made possible by having a cool gym. Fellowship Meal to follow; please bring a covered dish to share! The Men s Club will meet Tuesday, July 24th, at the home of Phil Owens. Come around 4:30pm to swim and at 6:30pm the cook-out will begin. 422 Hattie Road Easley, South Carolina 29642

7 This Week at St. Andrew July 22, July 28, 2018 Sunday School Morning Worship UMYF Sunday July 22nd Monday July 23rd Summer Enrichment Monday Thursday Abundant Living Meeting Tuesday July 24th 9:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 9:00am 3:00pm 5:00pm Kids for Christ Bible Study Wednesday July 25th Thursday July 26th Gym open for walkers Saturday July 28th 6:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm Gym open for walkers 8:00-9:00am Men s Club Swimming Gym open for walkers Men s Club Cook-Out 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm Dear St. Andrew Family, Our family would like to thank you for your cards, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are blessed to be a part of t h i s c h u r c h. S i n c e r e l y, The family of Imogene Graham

8 July 2018 MISSION OF THE MONTH The July Mission is West End Elementary School. Items Needed. Crayola 24 count crayons Glue sticks Colored pencils Dry erase markers Rulers Pencils 100 page composition notebooks (non-spiral ) Highlighters One subject wide-ruled notebook (no college-ruled) Erasers Pencil pouches (not pencil boxes) Loose-leaf notebook paper 1 3 ring binders ITEMS FOR THE CLASS ROOMS: Kleenex, Hand Sanitizers, Lysol Wipes, Gallon & Quart size Ziploc Bags, Post-It Notes, Individually Wrapped Candy, Paper Towels and Band-Aids. A more detailed list may be found on the bulletin boards. Also, monetary donations will be accepted and the church will make the purchases for you. Additional VBS color pictures may be seen on the bulletin boards.

9 Family & Friends Laura Bathurst Patricia Booty Cleo Brown Scott Brown Janet Chase Stan Cole Shirley Crittenden Robin Few Bruce & Anita Gilland ( Kristi Padgett s Dad & Mother) Tom Lemon Bobbie Long Annie McJunkins Pat Murphy (Sam Hendricks brother) Joan Owens Thomas Owens Kristi Padgett Sheryl Place Lucy Rackley Harold Rampey Bill Ray (Joan Owen s brother) Ruth Stanley Doris Stone JR Thomas Becky Todd John Vanderhoof Janet Vehorn Randall West Prayer Requests Military Michael Burton Anthony Grayson Tom Hansen Kyle Moytka Douglas Nobles Gabe Pszonowsky Nathan Rampey Kristian Robinson Stephan Sampson Andrew Simer Shawn Weiler Homebound Helen Chastain Joyce Crowe Betty Owens John & Barbara Smith Hazel Strong Magdalene Williams Mildred Williams Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes Brookdale Dwaine & Ruth Stanley Margaret Sorrells National Health Care Doris Hayes Oakview Assisted Living Anne Keith Gregory s Community Care Raymond Sanders Magnolias of Easley Pete Bush

10 REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ACTIVITIES Every Sunday Sunday 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am 5:00pm Every First Sunday Blood Pressure Screening - 10:15-10:30am & 11:30-11:45am 10:30am Every Third Sunday Opportunity Village Every Second Monday Trustee 6:30pm Every Third Monday Finance Committee 6:00pm Every Tuesday Gym Open For Walkers - 5:30-6:30pm Every Second Tuesday Men s Club 6:30pm Every Third Tuesday Sweet Spirits 11:30am Every Wednesday Bible 6:30pm Kids For 6:30pm Chancel Choir - 7:30pm Every Thursday Gym Open For Walkers - 5:30-6:30pm

11 REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETINGS Every Second Thursday Lucille Searcy Circle 6:30pm Every Friday Office Closed Every Saturday Gym Open For Walkers - 8:00-9:00am Every Other Month Second Sunday COM Committee 6:00pm Third Monday Ad Board 7:00pm

12 Abundant Living, July 2018 Focus is: Opioid Awareness (see bulletin board for more information). Sunday, July 15th Nursery Lexi Greer & Debbie Ours Greeters Nik & Jennifer Chapman Ushers Bill Mobley Pam Carnes Nik & Jennifer Chapman St. Andrew United Methodist Church 309 Pelzer Highway Easley, South Carolina Phone # Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm churchoffice1567@yahoo.com Website