Pre-Service Announcements Presenting the Light SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO GOD Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2016 Mrs. Phyllis Moore Olivia Morris and Reece Harvey Prelude Prelude on Munich Mrs. Debby Trivett Hastings, arr. *Pastoral Greeting Pastor: I greet you in the name of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ. May Christ s peace be with you! People: And also with you. Dr. Ivan Peden *Hymn of Praise Y e Servants of God UMH No. 181 *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed UMH No. 881 *Gloria Patri UMH No. 71 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. *Time of Greeting Welcome/Registration of Attendance Children s Time Mrs. June Hayes (The congregation sings Jesus Loves Me, UMH No. 191, verse 1, as children come forward for the Children s Time) Receiving Prayer Requests Pastoral Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Giving of Our Tithes/Offerings and Prayer of Dedication Offertory Special In Christ Alone Mr. Bo Houff *Doxology UMH No. 94 LASST UNS ERFREUEN 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! ReConnect Series Spiritual Song Christ Beside Me Prayer of St. Patrick (Please remain seated for the singing of this hymn.) Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me King of my heart; Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me never to part. The Scripture Readings I Corinthians 12:12-20; Mark 1:21-22, 29a Mrs. Angie Farmer John 15:5a (Please refer to the ReConnect prayer card.) Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Peden ReConnect Sermon Series Part 3: ReConnect with Church *Hymn of Response We Are the Church UMH No. 558 *Benediction Dr. Peden *Carrying the Light into the World Olivia Morris and Reece Harvey *Choral Response God Be with You (672) *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude Mrs. Trivett (*Please stand, as you are able.) Dr.
Participants in today s service: The Reverend Doctor Ivan H. M. Peden, Senior Pastor Mrs. June Hayes, Director of Christian Education Mrs. Debby Trivett, Director of Music and Organist Mrs. Phyllis Moore: Chairperson, Communications, and Co-Chair, Stewardship Team, Pre-Service Announcements Mrs. Angie Farmer, Lector Olivia Morris and Reece Harvey, Acolytes LEWISVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6290 Shallowford Road P. O. Box 305 Lewisville, NC 27023 Website: www.lewisvilleumc.org Church E-mail: toni.jones@lewisvilleumc.org Parsonage: 945-3301 Church: 945-3203 Fax (Church): 945-0925 945-4419 SUNDAY WORSHIP New Beginning (contemporary): 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship: 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jeff Patterson: District Superintendent Dr. Ivan Peden: Senior Pastor Rev. Susan Ewing: Associate Pastor June Hayes: Director of Christian Education Debby Trivett: Music Director Emily Roach: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Toni Jones: Secretary MINISTRY AND STAFF OF THE CHURCH Larry M. Goodpaster: Resident Bishop Ministers: Every Member of the Church Esther Gitobu: Missionary to Cambodia Bo Houff: Chairperson of Administrative Board Mike Hayes: Chairperson of Council on Ministries Dean Norman: Lay Leader Rachel Dominico: School Care Director Marcia Sexton: Preschool Director LUMC MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Book of Discipline 2012 LUMC VISION STATEMENT: The Vision of Lewisville United Methodist Church is to provide love, hope, and faith to all through education, fellowship, and worship of our Lord. We encourage stewardship of our time, our talents, and our gifts to support our church, our community, and our mission.
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, Aug. 21 8:30 am New Beginning Service (Contemporary), Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Monday 6:30 pm Toning Class, church library 7:00 pm Sheridan Home School, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Troop 705 Patrol Leaders Meeting, Youth Room 7:00 pm Administrative Board, Asbury Tuesday 7:00 pm Evangelism Team, Yokefellow Class 7:00 pm Troop 705, Youth Room Thursday 9:30 am Vienna Village 6:00-7:00 pm School Care Open House, Asbury 7:30 pm Praise Band, Fellowship Hall Saturday 8:00 am-3:00 pm AHG, parlor and Asbury kitchen 8:30 am SOC Circle, Panera Bread, Clemmons Sun., Aug. 28 5:00-5:45 pm Healing and Stress Reduction Service, Sanctuary THE CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!!! If you had your picture taken or submitted your photo, please pick up your copy of the directory with your name label on it either in the fellowship hall or in the narthex if you have not already done so. SYMPATHY: We express our Christian love and sympathy to Robert and Sandy Barrett in the death of Robert s sister, Kathy Armendariz, on August 14. Thanks to my church family for all of the support during this time of grief. Lu Cooper MINISTER S DISCRETIONARY FUND NEEDS REPLENISHING: It is not like me to come to you asking for assistance for the Minister's Discretionary Fund, but this summer has been demanding on the fund. We have helped mostly members and some with rather sizable amounts with rent, utilities, etc. I was advised this week that the fund is actually in the red at the current time. I have already had to turn down two requests since receiving this news. If you wish to help restock the fund, no matter how small the amount, I invite you to place a check or cash in an envelope in the offering plate and mark it clearly: MINISTER'S DISCRETIONARY FUND on the memo line of your check or on the front of an offering envelope. I would appreciate any assistance you can provide. May God bless you for caring and sharing. Pastor Ivan GREETERS AND USHERS (8:30 am Service) Aug. 21 Daniel and Angie Choplin Aug. 28 Jason and Marci Harvey GREETERS (11:00 am Service) Month of August: Wayne and Betty Hall Children s Church Schedule 8:30 am Worship Service Aug. 21 June Hayes Aug. 28 No Children s Church Nursery Schedule, August 21: 8:30 am Nursery: 11:00 am Nursery: Mary Elizabeth Peacock Nursery Schedule, Aug. 28: 8:30 am Nursery: Suzanne Farlow 11:00 am Nursery: Cara Loftin THIRD GRADERS TO RECEIVE BIBLES ON AUGUST 28. As is customary at LUMC, all rising third graders will receive a Bible on Promotion Sunday, August 28, during the 8:30 am and 11:00 am Worship Services (whichever service you wish to attend). In preparation for this event, we are trying to get as complete a list as possible. Please notify the church at 945-3203 by today, August 21, or e-mail June at junechayes@gmail.com to place your child s name on the list. Thanks for your PROMOTION SUNDAY: August 28. Promotion Sunday details are here! Promotion Sunday will be August 28. It will begin at 9:45 am that morning in the sanctuary. Children (age 2 by August 31, 2016 through rising sixth graders) are invited to be a part of this Promotion Sunday. Children will take part in promotion by receiving a certificate, visiting the classroom, and meeting their new teachers. Parents are asked to stay with their children during the morning s activities. Following classroom visits, everyone is invited to gather in Asbury Hall for fellowship and refreshments at 10:15 am. See you on August 28!
Catalyst News: Emily will be in the office Tuesday & Wednesday and will be working from home Monday & Thursday. TODAY: º CATALYST @ 9:45am: Today is an AM Catalyst and the Missions Team is in charge! Come out during the SS hour to the Youth Room for fun, fellowship & for a mission moment. º Youth Council Meeting @ 2:30pm, Emily's Office º Area Volunteer Meeting @ 4:30pm, Youth Room NEXT SUNDAY 8/28: º Middle School Meeting: Calling all Middle School students for a special meeting to discuss an exciting opportunity for JUST middle school students! 4pm, Fellowship Hall º "Back to School" Catalyst @ 4:30pm SAVE THE DATE: Fall Kick off is SEPTEMBER 11th! All parents and youth are asked to be present for 3:30pm registration & 4pm orientation. Kick off ends at 7:30pm. School Starting Up and Stress! We, the staff of LUMC, are planning to offer a ministry opportunity to help everyone to cope with school start-up stress. This opportunity will be for ALL God s people, young and old. It is being scheduled for the Sunday of the week preceding the opening of most schools in Forsyth County for the new academic year. It will take the form of a HEALING AND STRESS-REDUCTION SERVICE on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 5:00pm in the sanctuary. Susan Ewing and I will preside assisted by Stephen Ministers/Leaders. The Lord s Supper will NOT be a part of the service which will focus almost totally on praying with you for help and strength to cope with the stress of starting the new school year. It will incorporate the laying on of hands and anointing with oil, as is the custom at all healing services. We invite you to come together as families, especially if this is one of those big years or transitions in your family life such as a child starting pre-school, elementary, middle, or high school. Or young people going off to college. Parents need lots of TLC when they are required to let go! We think we can help with our prayers, our fellowship, and our caring presence at the Healing Service on August 28. MISSION 5K: The Run for God group will be participating in the Mission 5K on August 27. If anyone would like to join them, please go to the Fleet Feet Store or their website and sign up. GIRL SCOUT TACO MEAL FUNDRAISER: Wednesday August 31, 6:00-8:00pm Fellowship Hall. Please join us for some yummy tacos! All donations will be used to fund my Gold Award Project for furnishings needed at the 14th Street Community Center Library. I will also be collecting books throughout August (see box in the church library). Thank you for all your support, Madeline Johnson (home 946-2996). REMEMBER YOUR CHURCH THIS SUMMER: IN PRAYER IN GIVING IN ATTENDANCE! During the summer months, we ask that you remember that while you may be away, the activities, programs and ministries of Lewisville UMC are continuing, as well as our financial obligations. Most of our church expenses are approximately the same amount each month, even during the summer months. Just as we have to make plans for our vacation or trips during the summer, please also include your church giving in those plans. You can mail your offering in or make it up on a Sunday before you leave or after you return. Remember that ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE thru our church website, www.lewisvilleumc.org and can be accessed from anywhere you have an internet connection. Thank you for your faithful giving. The Stewardship Team STEWARDSHIP: As members, we uphold the Church with our promise to give of our presence, gifts, prayers, and service. Promises to Keep: Presence Aug. 14 Sunday School: 84 8:30 Worship: 99 11:00 Worship: 133 Promises to Keep: Gifts Aug. 14 General Budget $ 5,757.00 Hunger Fund $ 10.00 Bus Fund $ 145.00 Capital Improvement $ 425.00 Discretionary Fund $ 910.00
The ReCONNECT Sermon Series will continue as follows: Sunday, August 21: ReConnect with Church Sunday, August 28: ReConnect with Community Sunday, September 4: ReConnect Around the Lord s Table Sunday, September 11: ReConnect - Celebrating our Life in Christ Together Here is our key scripture that connects us to God s Word during the series: Jesus said: I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who remain connected to me and I to them bear much fruit. (John 15:5). Please put September 11 on your calendar for a big day of celebration at LUMC. Ivan Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity By Adam Hamilton Join Pastor Susan for five weeks as we explore together Adam Hamilton's study "Enough." Our first session will be held on Sunday, Sept 11th 5:00pm-6:00pm in the parlor "Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible's wisdom on prudent financial practices. Find the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This book/study could change your life by changing your relationship with money." To sign up or to find out more, contact Pastor Susan: sewing@wnccumc.net To register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enough-tickets-26780140120 ReCONNECT 2016 Celebrating our Life Together in Christ Sunday, September 11, 2016 As summer ends and we look forward to the Fall, we invite you back after the summer vacations and times of rest and relaxation to ReCONNECT with God and our LUMC family. This special day in the life of our church will both honor those who died in the 9/11 attacks and remind us that as God s people we will not be intimidated or deterred from celebrating our life in Christ. PROGRAM 8:30am ReCONNECT Breakfast Fellowship Hall with fellow Church members / friends 9:30am ReCONNECT Ministries Showcase Second floor hallways to learn more about ministries of LUMC and how to express our gifts and talents 10:30am ReCONNECT Praise & Worship ONE Service Sanctuary celebrating our Life in Christ Together as a church family 11:30am ReCONNECT Sandwich Lunch Fellowship Hall. Catered and free (but any donations will be gratefully accepted!) The sanctuary will be open from 12noon 5pm on Sept. 11 for prayer and meditation in remembrance of those who died tragically in the attacks on 9/11/01.
CHILDREN S NEWS: DON T MISS TWO BIG DATES! August 28: Promotion Sunday; See the special announcement! September 11: Great fun for all children on the ReConnect Sunday. Enter the Cave of Fun (otherwise known as Asbury Hall) for some rocking music at 9:30 am. Then we will continue by reconnecting with Jesus as He empowers us to do many things through Him. And finally putting our words into actions, we will be packing shoeboxes for Armenian children. It will be a morning full of great things. (Ages infant through 4 year olds will meet in their rooms but will be doing some of the same activities. Can t wait to see you there. Ms. June ReCONNECT REMINDERS: Save the date - Sunday, September 11, 2016, starting with breakfast at 8:30 am. RSVP for breakfast and/or lunch due by Sunday, September 4. Discuss with your group ways you can participate in the Ministry Showcase. If you have questions or want to share your ideas, contact us through the designated email ReconnectLUMC@gmail.com or by phone 336-969-0972 (Jimmie and Phyllis Moore's voice mail) Or any Committee member: Ivan Peden, Susan Ewing, June Hayes, Tom Ballus, Paul Green, Cheryl Gross, Mike Hayes, Phyllis Moore, Dean Norman, Don Petty, Elise Ward, Sarah Watkins - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ReCONNECT Response Slip for Breakfast and Luncheon I wish to make reservation(s) for the ReCONNECT breakfast at 8:30am on Sunday, Sept. 11 I wish to make reservation(s) for the ReCONNECT luncheon at 11:30am on Sunday, Sept. 11 Name of person making reservation(s): Tel. No.: PLEASE TEAR OFF THIS SLIP AND PLACE IT IN THE OFFERING PLATE NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, SEPT. 4, 2016. THANK YOU. LUMC PRESCHOOL FALL/WINTER CLOTHING AND TOY EXCHANGE Registration opens for the Fall/Winter Preschool Clothing and Toy Exchange on August 29th. Deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 9th. *Items will be received on September 14th from 5:00-8:00 pm and September 15th, 9:30-11:30 am and 5:00-8:00 pm. SALE DATES: Saturday, September 17th, 8:00 am-2:00 pm and Monday, September 19, 9:30 am-12:30 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm. *All pink tags will be half off on Monday only. *Pick up for items and checks will be Wednesday, September 21st, 9:15-11:45 am or 5:00-7:00 pm. Items not picked up by 7:00 pm will be donated. *More information can be found in the West Wing (Preschool) Lobby. *Volunteer signup sheets for strong men to help with setup and takedown are also located in the lobby. ** Church members are needed for volunteering during presale on Friday, September 16th, 3:45-8:15 pm. Contact Kelly Morris at 336-946-1050 or email jkmorris@triad.rr.com for presale volunteering. *If you have wire hangers to donate, please leave them in the lobby near the fish tank. *Any questions, contact Tracy Conner, tracy.conner@lumcpreschool.com or 336-466-5206. Thank you! COFFEE WITH THE PASTORS! Sunday, Sept 25th, at 9:45 am in Pastor Susan's Office (Room 124). If you have been attending LUMC and would like to know more about our church or more about becoming a member, please join us for Coffee with the Pastors! Feel free to contact either Pastor Ivan or Pastor Susan if you have any questions.