THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 22, 2017 9:30 a.m. Jesus Calls the Disciples (from an 11th Century manuscript) C.E. Visminas
WELCOME Welcome to 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 regular Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. If you are visiting, we hope that you will consider becoming a member of our church family. You may join any Sunday by profession of faith or transfer of membership. Come and be a part of what God is doing here in 2017. ECUMENICAL SUNDAY In the Methodist Church, January 18 to 25 has been set aside as a time to pray and focus on Christian unity across all denominations and around the world. Today is Ecumenical Sunday. On this day, during our worship, we want to connect with other Methodist churches around the world as we focus on and pray for Christian unity among all churches. Join us in praying for Christian unity throughout the rest of the week as well. NURSERY & CHILDREN S BULLETINS Nursery is available this morning for children up to five 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 narthex. 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 assembles at 9:30am in room PH101 next door in the Perry Home. Today s class, Serving at First Church will help you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. On January 29, Tour of First Church will walk you through the historic buildings of our campus. The class cycle will begin again on February 5. We hope you join us each week. PRAYER Prayer is a big part of our worship. If you are in need of prayer this morning, there are blue Prayer Request cards in each pew that will go to our Pastoral Care Team. If you want to pray for those in our congregation that are in need, there is also a public prayer list available on the bulletin board in the Church Office. If you are interested in receiving the church prayer list weekly, contact Ginger Raines at GRaines@fumcpensacola.com and ask to be added to the prayer chain. NEXT WEEK at FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Dr. Wesley Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am worship services in the Main Sanctuary. The Rev. Brandon Bures will preach at the 11:00am ICON worship service. Next week s lectionary scriptures: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12.
OUR WORSHIP OF GOD 9:30 a.m. WELCOME PRELUDE Thomas Helms, organ A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Buxtehude *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP With the Lord as our light and salvation, Whom shall we fear? With the Lord as our stronghold, Of whom shall we be afraid? Let us behold the beauty of the Lord, And inquire in God's temple. *HYMN No. 101 From All That Dwell Below the Skies *COLLECT Rev. Ken Autrey Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE PSALTER Psalm 27 No. 758 *THE GLORIA PATRI No. 70 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. *GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 4:12-23 SERMON Rev. Brandon Bures PASTORAL PRAYER CONFESSION, PARDON, & PEACE No. 12 REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address, telephone number, and email address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way.
OFFERTORY The Holy Ten Commandments J.S. Bach *DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion. INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Anyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn. *CLOSING HYMN No. 398 Jesus Calls Us *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Westminster Abbey *Please Stand Hawkins THOSE SERVING TODAY 9:30. GREETERS Mecy/John Wimberly. USHERS Jamie Covan, Ruth Klarner & Doug Bates. COMMUNION STEWARD Terri Covan. COMMUNION SERVERS Brenda Carraway & Bill Turner. Special thanks to Thomas Helms for playing for all of our Main Sanctuary services this morning. Tom designed, built, and installed the sanctuary organ.
TODAY S LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: Isaiah 9:1-4. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light." A word of hope for a land where Israel (Samaria) and Syria had fought most of their major battles in the past and were about to fight (or had already begun fighting) Judah without regard for the good of the people who called that land home. Psalm: 27:1, 4-9. This Psalm works as a response to the first reading if we join it as a prayer of those who live in a "land of deep darkness." Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. Paul says, "I appeal to you... that there be no divisions among you... be united in the same mind and the same purpose.... Has Christ been divided?" Gospel Lesson: Matthew 4:12-23. In fulfillment of prophecy, Jesus begins his public ministry in Galilee. He calls Simon and Andrew and the sons of Zebedee to be his disciples. NEW! DAILY READINGS (Find new weekly readings in each week s bulletin in 2017) The daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for the full three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. These readings complement the Sunday readings: Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship; Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead. MONDAY: Psalm 27:7-14 Judges 6:11-24 Ephesians 5:6-14 TUESDAY: Psalm 27:7-14 Judges 7:12-22 Philippians 2:12-18 WEDNESDAY: Psalm 27:7-14 Genesis 49:1-2, 8-13, 21-26 Luke 1:67-79 THURSDAY: Psalm 15 Deuteronomy 16:18-20 1 Peter 3:8-12 FRIDAY: Psalm 15 Deuteronomy 24:17-25:4 1 Timothy 5:17-24 SATURDAY: Psalm 15 Micah 3:1-4 John 13:31-35 NOTES
ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Join us this Wednesday evening between 5:00 and 6:00pm in The Wright Place for a delicious meal and good fellowship. This week s menu is: Spaghetti, Parmesan Toast, Salad, & Chocolate Cake. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online. Wednesday classes resume after dinner at 6:00pm. There are a number of opportunities to connect and learn on Wednesdays. The Senior Pastor s Bible Study is an interesting look at the parables of Jesus through the book Short Stories by Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine. This is a class from which everyone can benefit. Join in anytime. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WINTER SEMESTER Monday classes for the Winter Semester (i.e. Daniel Plan and Monday Night Bible Class) begin this week. First Church has a variety of classes, small groups and studies available during the Winter Semester and we would love for you to be a part. Course Catalogs listing the semester's offerings are available in the Church Office and online at FUMCPensacola.com. Please know that you are welcome to join any class even after the class has started. Get involved in 2017! We look forward to learning and growing with you this winter. CHURCH COUNCIL TOMORROW AT 6:00 P.M. The first Church Council meeting for 2017 is tomorrow, Monday, January 23, at 6:00pm in Wesley Abbey. All church council members are expected to attend. The meetings are also open to the entire congregation. KID CONNECT - BEGINS WEDNESDAY! Kid Connect is a weekly program designed to engage K 4th graders in a midweek Christian formation experience. It invites children to grow in their understanding of God and their faith while providing a variety of experiences including choir, worship, enrichment classes, and fellowship. Kid Connect runs from 2:30 5:15pm from January 25 April 12. Registration is required. Forms are available in the church office and online at FUMCPensacola.com. SILVER AND GOLD JANUARY 26 All adults 50+ are invited to the monthly 50 Forward Silver and Gold luncheon this Thursday, January 26, beginning at 10:30am in The Wright Place. We will start off the new year with great food and entertainment by the musically talented and incredibly entertaining Mr. Al Martin. The cost is only $5. Call the church office this week at (850) 432-1434 to reserve your spot! SATURDAY MORNING WITH FRIENDS FEBRUARY 11 Tickets to the 2nd Annual Saturday Morning with Friends are now available for purchase. Saturday Morning with Friends is an event on Saturday, February 11 hosted by the United Methodist Women to benefit local missions. The morning includes a silent auction, brunch and the presentation Grits, Gayfers and God Proof We Are Loved by special guest Leslie Anne Tarabella. Tickets are $15. SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES JAN. 29 FEB. 19 From January 29 through February 19, Dr. Wesley Wachob and Rev. Brandon Bures will preach a lectionary-based sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel according to Matthew, includes some of the best known teachings of Jesus such as the Beatitudes and The Lord s Prayer. Make plans to join us all four weeks during this church-wide series at all services. FUMCPensacola #fumcpcola Additional announcements, our complete church calendar, sermon podcasts and more are available online at FUMCPensacola.com.