the growing season Christian Education Sunday

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1 the growing season Christian Education Sunday August 16, 2015

2 Welcome Welcome to ICON at First United Methodist Church. We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Founded in 1821, First Church is the oldest Protestant church in the area and the oldest Methodist church in Florida. This historic church, with four Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. We hope you will consider becoming a member of our church family. You may join any Sunday by profession of faith or transfer of membership. Visitor/New Member Class We welcome all visitors and new members that are interested in learning more about First Church to an introductory class that consists of four parts. The class will assemble at 9:30am in room PH101 next door in the Perry Home. Today s class, Serving at First Church helped you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. Next week, Tour of First Church will walk you through the historic buildings of our campus. We hope you join us each week. Nursery and Children s Bulletins Nursery is available for children up to 5 years old. If you need help locating the nursery, please see an usher or greeter for assistance. Also, children s worship bulletins and crayons are available in the lobby. Next Week at First Church Next week at ICON for Mission Sunday as we continue The Growing Season our church-wide discipleship campaign. Rev. Grantland, will preach with music led by the ICON worship band. Join us for worship each week at ICON at First United Methodist Church.

3 ORDER OF SERVICE ICON - 11 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeb Hunt TRINITY CHIME *CALL TO WORSHIP Denise Van Atta Praise the Lord. We give thanks to the Lord with our whole hearts. Great are the works of the Lord, They are full of honor and majesty. *OPENING SONG Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee arr. Charlie Hall All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays *COLLECT Lisa Bond Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom: Enlighten by your Holy Spirit those who teach and those who learn, that, rejoicing in the knowledge of your truth, they may worship you and serve you from generation to generation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. *SONG OF PRAISE Here Is Love William Rees Here is love, vast as the ocean Lovingkindness as the flood REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad on the end of each aisle. If you are visiting with us, please include your address, telephone number and address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. THE GROWING SEASON: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Valerie Westmark BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Trevor Logan Shaffer, son of John and Tanya Shaffer Washed by the Water Needtobreathe Even when the storm comes, I am washed by the water *GOSPEL LESSON John 6:51-58

4 SERMON Good Questions Rev. Scott Grantland PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Multiplied Needtobreathe God of mercy sweet love of mine. I have surrendered to Your design *DOXOLOGY INVITATION AND CONFESSION EUCHARIST Remembrance Matt Redman Lord we remember you, and remembrance leads us to worship. *CLOSING SONG Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Traditional Come thou fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;. *BENEDICTION *Please Stand Lectionary Scriptures First Lesson: 1 Kings 2:10-13, 3:3-14 David dies after reigning for forty years. Solomon, his son and successor, prays for wisdom to discern between good and evil in order to govern the people according to God s will. God promises to grant his request. Second Lesson: Ephesians 5:15-20 Paul calls the Ephesians to walk carefully, not to be foolish but wise in the ways of the Lord. He calls for them to give thanks to God for all things, in the name of Jesus. Gospel Lesson: John 6:51-58 In a foreshadowing of the Eucharist, Jesus tells the Jews that eternal life is found in eat(ing) my flesh and drink(ing) my blood. As God s life is found in Christ, whoever eats this bread will live forever.

5 Announcements The Growing Season Devotional Guides From August 16th - September 13th we will focus on five essential areas of discipleship that are fundamental to our faith. A Devotional Guide and other resources are available to help you get the most out of this season. If you haven t received your Devotional Guide, pick up your copy today in the church office or download it online at FUMCPensacola.com. No Wed. Night Activities End-of-Summer Break There will be no Wednesday night activities this week as we observe an end-of-summer break. Wednesday Night Dinner, Christian Education classes and other activities will begin on Wednesday night for the fall semester on August 26th. Please note: Sanctuary Choir will still rehearse on August 19th. Fall Semester Christian Education - Register Today The Fall Semester 2015 Christian Education Course Catalog, listing all the classes offered during our fall semester, is available this morning. Read through the course catalog carefully and try to find the place where you can grow in faith and knowledge this semester. Registration forms are also available for you to sign-up for classes. Registration forms are not required, but are strongly encouraged, so that we may accurately prepare for the coming semester. Please complete and return your registration form (available in the Course Catalog and online) as soon as possible. Christian Education Sunday Today Today we begin The Growing Season. During this season we will focus on the five visions that guide our mission at First Church. Our first vision is Christian Education. Today we hope that you sign up for fall classes and join us for: Church-wide Family Picnic Noon HRAC Everyone is invited to a wonderful church-wide picnic directly following the service today. Come by the Henry Roberts Activities Center beginning at noon and enjoy some delicious fried fish with all the fixin s. FUMCPensacola #fumcpcola Additional announcements, our complete church calendar, sermon podcasts and more are available online at FUMCPensacola.com.

6 Did You Know? The period between Pentecost and the beginning of Advent is called ordinary time. By contrast the period through Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, the Great Triduum, and the Easter season ending on Pentecost is called extraordinary time. Extraordinary time is so designated because its chief purpose is to celebrate the specific historic, supernatural acts of God in history that result in the salvation of creatures and creation. Who Are We? + Cutting Edge: We use new songs, modern musical styles, two huge HD screens, and social networking to bring the gospel of Jesus to our postmodern culture. + Tradition Rich: Unlike most contemporary services we fully embrace our Christian heritage. Our service centers around Holy Communion and finds the ancient liturgy of the early church to be highly relevant. + Art Embracing: We value the creative arts in our congregation. Our service uses musical and visual arts to help deepen our experience of worship. + Mission Minded: We embrace the words of Matthew 5:16 and strive to share our faith, through love, in the community and the world. + Christ Centered: We strive to keep Christ at the center of all we do. Our focus is not so much about making Christ relevant to the world, but making the world relevant to Christ. Our worship is not about us, but about God. What Does Mean? ICON is the Greek word for image. Worship at ICON is highly visual and experiential with the large screens, candles and processional cross. The Bible proclaims that we are made in God s image (Genesis 1), but through our sin we have tarnished that image. We believe that Christ is the true image of God (Hebrews 1) and through him God is restoring us to our true image. The Bible says (1 John 3:2), What we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: that when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. Our hope is to be an ICON of Christ.