First UMC Jackson Jackson, Michigan April 29, 2018 The Rock Slinger and His Greatest Hit 11:00am First United Methodist Church 275 W. Michigan Ave Jackson MI 49201 (517)787-6460 www.firstumcjackson.org Facebook: First UMC Jackson
God s People Gather Welcome & Announcements Prelude Enter His Gates with Praise (Adam Mason) Jackie Livesay; Organ *Call to Worship (Taken from Psalm 100) Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth! People: Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Leader: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever. People: His faithfulness continues through all generations. *Hymn of Praise All People that on Earth Do Dwell Hymnal No.75 Call to Prayer Silent Prayer/ Pastoral Prayer 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. The Giving of God s Tithes, Our Gifts & Offerings (Your pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters placed in the offering plate will help local community needs. Thank you!) Offertory Hymn He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought Hymnal No. 128
*Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication Old Testament Reading I Samuel 17:1-7 Pew Bible pg. 248-249 The Rock Slinger and His Greatest Hit Words by Tom S. Long Music by Allen Pote Fanfare I We Will March Goliath of Gath Fanfare II Who Will Fight the Giant? Friends in the Lord Fanfare III Every Shepherd Knows Dressing for Battle My God Is Fanfare IV The Battle Song Our God is Great Benediction Postlude God, the Almighty Jackie Livesay; Organ *You are invited to stand. Please silence all electronic devices before the start of service. Thank you!
Commander Sentries David Eliab Philistines Shield Bearer Princess Michal King Saul Israelites Cast Rachel Fausak Dena George, Andria Hicok, Becky Hirschman, Torri Hirschman Reese Daly Jack Reynolds Marc Babcock, Canon Rose, Jeannie DeVerna, Claudia Taylor John Benedetto Grace Carrigan Jaden McMonigal Robbie Brownlow, Elise Daly, Dominic Johnson, Clare Redmond, Duncan Roos, Colin Savicke Jackie Livesay,Director Tammy Hicok, Assistant Director/ Costumes
Worship Assistant: Bruce Brown The flowers on the Chancel: In loving memory of Robin Eaton, given by her mother Jerri Verhoeven These will be delivered by Jim & Bev Trout, members of the Round Table. Worship Ahead: May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter/ Sacrament of Holy Communion Scripture: I John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Sermon Title: The Faith That Conquers Sermon Theme: By faith in Jesus Christ we are victorious over the powers of this world. Sermon Text: For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers that world, our faith. I John 3-4 (NRSV)
Calendar Monday, April 30 10:00am Worship @ Trellis Tuesday, May 1 9:30am Staff Meeting 2:30pm Private Piano Lessons 3:30pm Women s Support Group 3:30pm Book Partners 6:15pm Jesus in the Gospel Wednesday, May 2 9:30am Quilters 10:15am Private Piano Lessons 4:00pm Knitters 5:15pm WAW Meal 6:45pm Chancel Choir Thursday, May 3 10:00am UMW Board Mtg 11:45am UMW & Friends Mtg 1:00pm MSU Extension @ Calvary 3:00pm MI Area Wesleyan Covenant Assoc. 3:30pm Book Partners 5:30pm SPRC Friday, May 4 10:00am Blood Drive Saturday, May 5 No Events Scheduled Sunday, May 6 8:30am Worship/ Nursery 9:40am Orange Sunday School. Yout Talks, Conversations about Faith, Adult Bible Study, Back Pack Packing, Hospitality, 11:00am Worship/ Nursery 12:00pm Hospitality 3:00pm Then Sings My Soul Concert 6:00pm Yout Group
Please inform the church office of any hospitalizations. Hospitalizations We care about you but, due to privacy laws, we are no longer given the names of church members, even if you are asked your church denomination. If you or someone you know is in the hospital please contact the church office 787-6460. If you are in the hospital please request that the church be notified. Office Hours: Monday Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm Friday 8:00am 12:00pm Main Church Number 787-6460 Staff Extension Numbers Dr. Eric Beck, Senior Pastor x 106 ebeck@firstumcjackson.org Rev. Mary Loring, Pastor of Discipleship x101 mloring@firstumcjackson.org Timothy Meunier, Director of Music Ministries x103 tmeunier@firstumcjackson.org Dawn Doerr, Administrative Manager x107 ddoerr@firstumcjackson.org Jim Oldenburg, Head Custodian x110 Teresa Oldenburg, Treasurer x105 toldenburg@firstumcjackson.org Paul Webster, Missionary to Zambia pwebster@wisconsinumc.org