August 12, 2018 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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1 August 12, 2018 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost GATHERING OPENING VOLUNTARY PIANO SONATA IN E-FLAT MAJOR, HOB. XVI/52, L. 62 III. PRESTO FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST CALL TO WORSHIP The Spirit of God calls to us, With sighs too deep for words. The Spirit of God calls to us, Claiming us, Summoning us to become more than we are now. Together, let us worshiop God.

2 OPENING HYMN 577 God of Grace CWM RHONDDA PRAYER OF THE DAY God of the sojourners, we ask your continued presence with us on our journey through life. Help us to be faithful to your ways of love and grace. Keep us from helpless despair. Increase our desire to make your love known, especially in a world that seems so deeply mired in fear and hate. Fill our hearts with courage so that we can follow the path Jesus set before us. Amen. CHILDREN S TIME TAMMY: JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW. CONGREGATION: YES, JESUS LOVES ME, YES JESUS LOVES ME, YES JESUS LOVES ME, THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO. TAMMY: FIRST CHURCH LOVES ME THIS I KNOW. CONGREGATION: YES, FIRST CHURCH LOVES YOU. YES, FIRST CHURCH LOVES YOU. YES, FIRST CHURCH LOVES YOU, AND WE WILL SHOW YOU SO. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE HYMN OF PREPARATION HYMN 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OLD TESTAMENT READING 2 Samuel 11: 26-12:13a The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. VOCAL SOLO Abide With Me Kyle Linson, Tenor Arr. James Stanley

3 SERMON Time s Up Rev. David Freeman RESPONSE TO THE WORD OFFERTORY PIANO SONATA IN E-FLAT MAJOR, HOB. XVI/52, L. 62 II. ADAGIO FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN DOXOLOGY 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH IN THE NAME OF GOD INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP As a community and individuals, we seek to be good neighbors to make Little Rock a place where children THRIVE. Through our own faith development and active engagement with our community, we will work for the core values we believe all children of God need; Trust, Health, Relationships, Imagination, Value, and Education. HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP 572 stanzas 1 and 4 God Be With You Till We Meet Again GOD BE WITH YOU During the singing of the hymn, individuals desiring to join the church are asked to come to the chancel so the pastors may offer membership vows and welcome you to the congregation.

4 RESPONSE FOR NEW MEMBERS We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE PIANO SONATA IN E-FLAT MAJOR, HOB. XVI/52, L. 62 I. ALLEGRO FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

5 Saint Mark Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir In concert at First United Methodist Church Thursday, August 16 6:30 pm

6 ASSISTING IN THE SERVICE Clergy: Rev. David Freeman, Rev. Donna Hankins-Hull Music & Worship Arts: Kyle Linson, James Stanley Audio/Visual: Bill Owens, Christopher Cone Altar Guild: Coraline Hawkins, Ruby Wiley Liturgist: Anna Beth Gorman Offering Stewards: First Altar Flowers: To the glory of God and in honor of the FUMC staff, given by Dick & Sue Blake. IN OUR PRAYERS Requesting Prayer: Janet Uchendo, Nancy Foster, Bob Lanford, Larry Woodard, Mary Lee Marcom, Kathie Henderson, Carol Ann Nolley, Quent Springer. Families and friends of First Church: Drake Manes, Laurene Skidmore, Jean Leek, Jake Harper, River Nimmo, Phyllis Stahl, Bobby Hill, Ginny Zank, Sheila Terrell, Sammye Cravens, Mary Lee McHenry PASTORAL CARE Rev. David Freeman, Senior Pastor Cell: dfreeman@fumclr.org Rev. Donna Hankins-Hull, Associate Pastor Cell: dhankins@fumclr.org

7 THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH SUNDAY, August 12, :30 am Quapaw Quarter Breakfast Ministry 8:30 am First Cup Café 9:00 am First Word (Cokesbury) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am First Tradition (Sanctuary) 5:00 pm First Youth (Youth Studio) MONDAY, August 13, :30 pm Daring Way Workshop TUESDAY, August 14, :00 am Tuesday Study Group 10:00 am Staff Meeting 1:30 pm Worship Meeting 5:30 pm FANN WEDNESDAY, August 15, :00 pm Weight Watchers (Chapel Parlor) 5:00 pm Board of Trustees 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, August 16, :00 pm Pastors Bible Study 6:30 pm St. Marks Baptist Concert

8 WELCOME TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK. We have embraced our role in urban ministry. Our members and friends come because they are attracted to our vitality, warmth, friendliness, and energy. They stay because we travel with them on their journey. AUDIO AND VIDEO OF TODAY S SERVICE IS AVAILABLE. CD s and DVD s of today s service are available by calling the church office at or by ing Lesley Andrews at landrews@fumclr.org. ATTENTION PARENTS. We understand worshiping with children can be an adventure, but it is an essential part of their growth in Christ. If your child is staying in worship, please see an usher if you would like a worship bag. However, if you desire a nursery, one is available on the second floor outside the Sanctuary. If you need assistance, please see an usher or a member of the Hospitality Team