November 25, 2018 Thanksgiving Sunday FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Place to Trust A Place to Become Church in the Heart of Princeton 100 Center Street (PO Box 304), Princeton, WV 24740 fumcprinceton@gmail.com * www.princetonfumc.org * 304-425-2283
Welcome! We gather here today to give thanks for those around us, for the things of the earth that give us the means of life, for the natural world in which we find the means to be clothed and housed, for the ability to use the gifts God provides. May we respect the life God has given us; and may our spirits be strengthened by using only what we need, and may we use our strength to help those who need us. Welcome all! Flowers The flowers are placed on the altar to the glory and praise of God and in loving memory of my parents Emory J. and Mary Alice Reaser by Rosanna Reaser. Serving in Worship Today Pastor: Scott Sears Guest Speaker: Brandon Roland Worship Leaders: Vicki Horton Director of Music Ministries: Kipp Cortez AV Team: Larry Cook, Rick Dooley, Isaac Mick, Stan Tucker, Jeremy Wenisch Ushers: Danny McNamara (Capt.), David Graham, Joe Hampton, Taylor Horton, Chris Knight, Brent Veneri Worship Nursery: Sabrina Mick Sunday School Nursery: Becky Helmick Pre-School Church: Barbara Ballard and Youth Keeper of the Pews: Marcia Anderson Altar Steward: Patricia Veneri Did You Know? Hearing Assistance is available. Please see an usher for more details. Restrooms are located just outside the front right door of the sanctuary. For safety reasons, please escort children to the restroom. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Children s worship activity bags are located on the tables in the rear of the. Ages 3-6 bags are on left. Ages 7-12 bags are on the right. During worship, we also staff the following ministries for children: Nursery for children up to age 3. Find the nursery by going through the door at the front right of the sanctuary and turning left in the hallway. Pagers are available. Pre-School Church for ages 3 through Kindergarten. Find pre-school church by going through the door at the front right of the sanctuary, go up the stairs to second floor. Pre- School rooms are on the right.
Prayer List If you would like for a name to appear in this prayer list, please contact the church office [304.425.2283 or fumcprinceton@gmail.com] with the information. After four (4) weeks, requests will be removed unless the church office is notified. Church Family Jean and Jerry Bailes Skip Owen Feeding Hungry Children Project Doris Bradley Naomi Raines Intentional Discipleship System Group Bus Brown Rosanna Reaser Thread Loving Crafters Edie Carr Gail Rector Rev. Randy and Mrs. Rhonda Adkins Jean Cline Lucille Reynolds The Family of Lyndsee (Gay) Lambert, granddaughter Shelley Cline Malik Seye of Ben and Sandy Gay Betty Costello Sandy Veneri Skylar Grace Henkes (grand-daughter of Karen Suzy & Buddy Fry Robert Vest Henkes) Ramonia Kessinger Teri Vest Mary and Jerry Noel David Knight Jan & Bill Wilson Jerry Thompson (son-in-law of Joe and Barb Neil Lohr Lela McCormick Hampton) State/Nation President Donald J. Trump Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball Government Officers Southern District Superintendent Joe Kenaston Military Personnel World Christian Believers in Bangladesh Dr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Florence Mefor Refugees around the world Mutambara Mission Hospital About Today s Organ Music In addition to being a talented organist and composer, Frenchman Jehan Alain (1911-1940) was a motorcyclist who served in the French Army during the Battle of Saumur. Several French composers pay musical tribute to him as his promising life and musical career was cut short. Le Jardin Suspendu (The Suspended Garden) is one of this most delicate compositions. A repeated theme is punctuated by Alain writes these words on the score: The hanging garden, it s the perpetually sought after and elusive ideal of the artist; it s the unattainable and inviolable sanctuary. English composer William Walton (1902-1983) composed Crown Imperial originally for the coronation of Edward VIII. However, Edward VIII abdicated before the coronation took place and the piece was used to crown his brother George VI. The piece has been compared to the five Pomp and Circumstance marches by Edward Elgar, even joking that this is the sixth one. Ask me about the time I played this piece for a Dental School commencement ceremony!
Celebration in Praise Denotes moments in worship where we invite you to stand as you are able. Prelude... Le Jardin Suspendu (Jehan Alain) Welcome, Glory Sightings, and Community of Faith Announcements Mission Moment... Quilt of Valor for Dr. Jerry Bailes Time of Greeting... Let us greet one another with the love of Christ! Gathering Together in Worship... Welcome Song, v. 1 Call to Worship... Please read responsively the bolded words on the screen. Congregational Song... We Gather Together United Methodist Hymnal, No. 131 First Lesson...Joel 2:21-27 Pew Bible, p. 1416 Morning Prayer and The Lord s Prayer... Please pray together the prayer on the screen. Congregational Song... Come, Ye Thankful People, Come United Methodist Hymnal, No. 694 Children s Time... Mystery Bag by Jilly Pritchett Special Music... Wondrous Love (arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw) Chancel Choir, directed by Kipp Cortez Sermon Lesson... Matthew 18:1-5 Pew Bible, p. 1526 Message... Blades of Grass Brandon Roland Offertory Offering Response... Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow United Methodist Hymnal, No. 94 Congregational Song... Give Thanks The Faith We Sing, No. 2036 Dismissal with Blessing... Brandon Roland Postlude... Crown Imperial (William Walton) Worship has ended. Go now and make disciples.
The Coming Week Today, November 25 4-6pm: Youth Game Night 6:30pm: Church Band Rehearsal, Monday, November 26 2:50am: Children s Handchime Practice, Etta Belcher Room Tuesday, November 27 12pm: Bulletin Info Due Wednesday, November 28 6pm: Youth Bible Study, 3rd Floor 6pm: Gospel of Mark Study, Schell Hall Thursday, November 29 Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Friday, November 30 10am: Thread Loving Crafters, FMC Room 2 Sunday, December 2, First Sunday of Advent 9:30am: Sunday School 10:50am: Morning Worship, 7pm: Hanging of the Greens Service, Every Day at 6:31: Pray that our congregation grows in Discipleship! Questions? Call the church at 304.425.2283 or email at fumcprinceton@gmail.com with questions about our church or activities. You can also find more information on the FUMC website and Facebook page. www.princetonfumc.org https://www.facebook.com/fumcprinceton wv What s Happening In the Life of the Church The Week of November 25, 2018 First United Methodist Church 100 Center Street (PO Box 304) Princeton, WV 24740 304.425.2283 www.princetonfumc.org fumcprinceton@gmail.com
Sweet Treat Trays Order your Christmas Sweet Treat Tray today! The trays will contain baked Christmas candies and cookies. Trays sell for $20 and all the proceeds go to the Youth Higher Education Grant Fund. We ask that you pre-order and pre-pay by December 3rd. Trays will be available for pickup on Sunday, December 9 th. Scholarship Applications Huffman and Moody Scholarship applications are due December 1st. Applications are in the lobby. United Methodist Women Lunch All women of the church are invited to dine with the United Methodist Women at Fincastle on the Mountain, Thursday, December 6 th. Please let Shirley Evans or Wilma Bowling know by Monday, December 3 rd if you plan to attend. The cost is $13. Members and friends of the Altar Guild will decorate the sanctuary immediately following worship today, November 25th. December 2 7pm Join us on the first Sunday of Avent for this special service which will include the Princeton Madrigals. Sunday, December 2 nd - Youth Room Christmas decorating before Hanging of the Greens Service. Saturday, December 8 th - HEGF Fundraiser Sweet Treat Trays packaging & Christmas Table Decorating. Sunday, December 9 th - Trays available for pickup/delivery. Sunday, December 16 th - Youth Christmas Party 4 to 6:30 PM Wednesday, December 19 th - $90 due for Resurrection in Pigeon Forge. Hanging of the Greens Service Sunday, December 2, 7pm Christmas Program Sunday, December 9, 5:00pm Church Christmas Dinner Sunday, December 9 Immediately Following Christmas Program Family Ministries Center Gym Winter Cantata Sunday, December 16, 10:50am Live Nativity Friday, December 21, 6:00pm Front Lawn Jumpstart, Christmas Edition Sunday, December 23, 9:30am Family Ministries Center Gym Christmas Eve Communion Services Monday, December 24, 7pm and 11pm New Year s Eve Love Feast Monday, December 31, 7pm