Welcome to WESLEY MEMORIAL A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION Our purpose is to make and sustain spiritually healthy followers of Jesus Christ who live in ways that transform the world. Sunday, November 11, 2018 Consecration Sunday Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship 9:00 am Stewardship Brunch in the Dining Hall 10:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 am 1225 Chestnut Drive High Point, North Carolina 27262 336.884.2204 www.wesleymemorial.org
.. Opening Voluntary We Gather Together...J. William Greene Tolling of the Bells to Remember the 100th Anniversary of the Ending of World War I Welcome and Announcements The Worship of God Sanctuary November 11, 2018 11 am Introit Salisbury Introit...Mark Patterson This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad! Please stand as you are able. Call To Worship O Lord, open our lips; and our mouths shall sing forth your praise. Praise the Lord! The Lord s name be praised! Opening Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Bounteous God, increase our faith as we gather as your people. Pour forth your love upon us and shower us with the gifts of the Spirit. In turning to you, grace us this hour with your abounding love, joy, peace, and patience. Fill us with kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Strengthened in faith, may we share your generosity with all the world. Amen. Processional Hymn No. 159 Lift High the Cross... crucifer Affirmation of Faith UM Hymnal No. 881 Gloria Patri UM Hymnal No. 70 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. Please be seated. Anthem The Tree Of Life... arr. K. Lee Scott There in God s garden stands the Tree of wisdom, whose leaves hold forth the healing of the nations: Tree of all knowledge, Tree of all compassion, Tree of all beauty. Its name is Jesus, name that says, Our Savior! There on its branches see the scars of suffering; see where the tendrils of our human selfhood feed on its lifeblood. Thorns not his own are tangled in its foliage; our greed has starved it, our despite has choked it. Yet, look! It lives! Its grief has not destroyed it nor fire consumed it. See how its branches reach to us in welcome; hear what the Voice says, Come to me, ye weary! Give me your sickness, give me all your sorrow, I will give blessing. This is my ending, this my resurrection; into your hands, Lord, I commit my spirit. This have I searched for; now I can possess it. This ground is holy. All heaven is singing, Thanks to Christ whose Passion offers in mercy healing, strength and pardon. Peoples and nations, take it, take it freely! Amen! My Master! Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance notebooks during the announcements. If this is your first time, please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Also, help yourself to a blue Wesley Memorial tote bag as our gift to you. Inside you will find information about our church. Check out our website at www.wesleymemorial. org and subscribe to our monthly newsletter or Wesley Weekly email blast for the latest events and opportunities! Salisbury Introit and Go Out With Joy were purchased for the glory of God by Anthem Angels Lou Anne and Dan Hamilton in loving memory of Louise Zimmerman.
Pastoral Prayer Response: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord s Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem Christ Calls Us Forth...K. Lee Scott Christ calls us forth to Jerusalem, among its masses to proclaim to all in hopeless pain and need, the glory of his saving name. Refrain: You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes to you, and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, to the utmost ends of the earth. Christ sends us forth to Judea s plains, where angels told his wondrous birth, to humble villages around, retell the Savior s matchless worth. Refrain. Christ sends us forth to Samaria to those of different clan and race, that they may know his loving care, the Gospel of redeeming grace. Refrain. Christ sends us forth to the world around: To every creature bear the word. Tell out the tidings through the earth, that all may own him as the Lord. Refrain. Please stand as you are able. Doxology No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow... 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! Prayer of Thanksgiving Hymn No. 547 O Church of God, United...ellacombe Please be seated. Scripture Lesson. Acts 11:19-30 (NT Pg. 130) Sermon The Gospel Truth Bishop Paul Leeland Service Notes: The Call to Worship and the Opening Prayer are from Chalice Worship 1997 by Chalice Press. Musical texts are reproduced within this document by permission under OneLicense. net A721606. A Service of Consecration and Commitment Please stand as you are able. Hymn No. 571 Go, Make of All Disciples...lancashire Benediction and Choral Response Go Out With Joy...Mark Patterson Go out with joy! Go to live, go to serve, go to share the love of Christ. Chimes of the Trinity Ushers for November: Brett Barbour, Edwin Bass, Daniel Dale, Bart Lassiter, Bob Niebauer, Bill Russell. Greeters: Jim Adams, Jerry Tucker, Kay Tucker. Closing Voluntary The Battle Hymn of the Republic...Peter J. Wilhousky Worship Leaders: Bishop Paul Leeland, Guest Speaker; Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor; Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care; Erin Beall, Associate Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation and Contemporary Worship; Anne Carroll, Director of Music Ministry; Mark Clodfelter, Diane Reyes, Trumpets; ; Frank Pifferetti, Organist; Rachel Eskew, Sarah Faith Amos, Acolytes; Tess Mickey, Crucifer; Charley Doak, Bookbearer; Bill Anderson, Altar Guild; Jerry Tucker, Sound Engineer.
Our Clergy & Ministry Staff The Reverend Dr. Jeff Patterson, Senior Pastor 336.812.4808 jpatterson@wesleymemorial.org The Reverend Erin Beall, Associate Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation & Contemporary Worship 336.812.4815 ebeall@wesleymemorial.org The Reverend Carter Ferguson Associate Pastor, WMUMC & Pastor Ward Street Mission 479.647.6893 cferguson@wesleymemorial.org The Reverend Jared Stine, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care 336.812.4813 jstine@wesleymemorial.org Stewardship Sermon Series Sundays November 4,11, and 18 Consecration Sunday - November 11 Bishop Paul L. Leeland, preaching TODAY, we welcome Bishop Paul L. Leeland to Wesley Memorial. The Bishop is preaching at BOTH worship services; 9:00 am Contemporary and 11:00 am Traditional. He will also join us during our Stewardship Brunch at 10:00 am in the Dining Hall. The Reverend Betty Jeanne Day, Congregational Care Pastor 336.812.4813 The Reverend Sandra McNiel, Congregational Care Pastor 336.812.4813 Anne Carroll, Director of Traditional Music Ministries 336.812.4816 acarroll@wesleymemorial.org Debbie Foust, Director of Children s Ministries 336.812.4804 dfoust@wesleymemorial.org Today is last day for collections Scott Howell, Director of Administration, Finance & Communications 336.812.4800 showell@wesleymemorial.org Steven Nelson, Director of Student Ministries 336.812.4812 snelson@wesleymemorial.org Wesley 100 Christmas Trees Order yours TODAY! See a member of Wesley 100 or pick up an order form at the Front Desk. Student Ministries Fall Fundraiser Holiday sales to support Student Ministry. You may place your order with any student or leader in Student Ministries or pick up an order form at the Front Desk.
Announcements The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Charles and Scottie Tucker and Hubert and Ellen Leach by Jerry and Kay Tucker, Dan Tucker and Kelly and David Entsminger. The flowers in the Chapel on Sunday, November 4, 2018 were from the family of Frances Hutchins. Christmas Memorials Call Sue Schoch at 336-812-4811 to order wreaths (inside and out), trees and poinsettias in honor or memory of a loved one. Place your order by December 14. High Point University student Jacob Lancaster will be a guest speaker on United Methodist Student Sunday, November 25 at the 11:00 am traditional service. Thanks & Praise... to Brenda Bradner and Susan Sumpter for serving the bereavement reception for the family and friends of Frances Hutchins. to Lucille Duncan s team for preparing the bereavement meal for the family of Frances Hutchins. (from WMS)...for the many volunteers that made our Weekday Workshop Conference a great success!... to those who decorated cars and handed out candy, the adults and students who helped at the different activities, and the UMM who cooked hot dogs to serve. A special thanks to Alison Yates who helped coordinate many of the events. A shout out to the staff who pitched in and helped like champs behind the scenes. The success of this event would not have been possible without so many people working together. Sympathies James Gretzinger and family upon the death of his wife, Nancy Gretzinger, on November 5, 2018.
This Week at Wesley Memorial: November 11-17 Sunday, November 11 Contemporary Worship, 9:00 am, Fellowship Hall Stewardship Brunch, 10:00 am, Dining Hall Traditional Worship, 11:00 am, Sanctuary Brownie & Daisy Troop Meetings, 3:00 pm, A224 & 221 JuBELLation Choir. 3:00 pm, Adult Bell Room Children s Ministry Team, 4:00 pm, Children s Gathering Space Confirmation, 4:00 pm, The Underground Bible Explorers, 4:45 pm, A220 Sunday Night Live, 5:30 pm, The Underground Monday, November 12 Non-Denominational Bible Study, 10:30 am, Circle View Staff Parish Team, 5:00 pm, Circle View Room Stephen Ministry Team, 5:30 pm, A210 Tuesday, November 13 Finance Team Meeting, 5:30 pm, Conference Room #3 Adult Student Ministry Team, 6:30 pm, Arts & Crafts Room FaithLab, 6:30 pm, Conference Room #3 From the UMW The UMW Bazaar is Saturday, November 17 and we need your contributions. Clear out the closets and garage. Donate your clean gently used items for the General Store and Silent Auction. Collectibles, gift cards, business services and antiques welcomed too. NO CLOTHING. There is storage space at the church downstairs Room C109. You can also bring donations to the Dining Hall on Thursday and Friday November 15 and 16 as we set up the Bazaar. Homemade desserts, casseroles and food items are needed for the Bake Sale. Bring to the Youth Canteen on Friday 10am- 5pm. Most important of all COME TO THE BAZAAR! Thank you. Stay Connected & Informed Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wesleymemhp Visit our website: www.wesleymemorial.org Wednesday, November 14 Ward Street Clothes Closet, 9:00 am, Ward Street UMC Midweek Communion, 11:00 am, Chapel Bible Study Lunch, 12:00 noon, Dining Hall Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:30 pm, Arts & Crafts Room Handbell Quartet, 4:30 pm, Adult Bell Room Vespers, 5:30 pm, Chapel Wednesday Dinner, 5:45 pm thru 6:45 pm, Dining Hall Pastor s Bible Study, 6:45 pm, Circle-View Room, 6:45 pm, Sanctuary Life Groups, 6:30 pm, The Underground Thursday, November 15 Ward Street Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Ward Street UMC Chancel Bell Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, Adult Bell Room Friday, November 16 Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 pm, Media Center Saturday, November 17 UMW Carolina Christmas Bazaar, 8:00 am, Dining & Fellowship Halls In the event of an emergency, call the main number 336.884.2204 and choose option 1. It is available 24/7 and will connect you with a pastor. To View the Full Church Calendar please visit our website www.wesleymemorial.org/news/church Calendar
Today we are celebrating The Armistice Day that ended World War I. Churches across our nation are tolling bells eleven times at the 11th hour on the 11th day. Members of Wesley Memorial who served in World War I T. W. Albertson Archie Allred John Dillon Atkins Martine T. Barker Claud M. Cannon William G. Cook William Hayworth A Reid Kearns Thomas Johnston Kearns, Sr. Charles M. Kephart Bert W. Kirkman O. A. Kirkman, Jr. Shubal Kirkman Andrew A. Lindsay Ira Thurman Mann Randal N. Mann Weaver Marr G. Reid Marsh J. E. Marsh, Jr. Lawrence Case Matton, Sr. Clarence Nance Bristow Pitts Dillard C. Ragan T. V. Rochelle Vester D. Sale Clifton Sharp M. H. Shiplett Arthur R. Shipwash W. D. Simmons, Jr. David Stanton, Jr. Geddy Blair Strickland Wilbur B. Strickland Many thanks to Kay Maynard for tracking down these names and for Harriet Mattes and Anne Andrews, our Historians, for working hard to bring this information to Wesley Memorial.