Morning Worship on the Lord s Day January 27, 2019 8:30 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Keep on the Sunnyside Wild Honey *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer This Road Wild Honey Pastoral Prayer Lord in your mercy, hear our 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. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 191 Jesus Loves Me The Children s Message Anthem Hobo s Med Wild Honey New Testament Reading Mark 8:22-26 Pastor Ron Sermon Process Pastor Ron Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory Country Baptism Wild Honey *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 378 Amazing Grace *Benediction Postlude The Glory of God Beethoven Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence all cell phones. Nursery available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3.
Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday January 27, 2019 8:30 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina 28584 910 326-4822 www.swansboroumc.org Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.com Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org
Morning Worship on the Lord s Day January 27, 2019 11:00 am Gathering Welcoming First Time Guests Introit Hail to the Lord s Anointed Instrumental Ensemble *Call to Worship The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. God s mercy endures forever. *Hymn UMH 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Announcements and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns of the Congregation Call to Prayer There s a Spirit of Love in This Place Pastoral Prayer Lord in your mercy, hear our 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. *Passing of the Peace of Christ *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He rose from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Gloria Patri UMH 71 *The Children s Hymn UMH 191 Jesus Loves Me The Children s Message Pastor Ron Anthem Come and Worship arr Drennan Al Krutulewski, trumpet O come, worship Christ and sing! Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King. Let all, with heart and voice, before His throne rejoice; praise is His gracious choice; Alleluia! Amen! Christians, will you join in worship and adore the Lord our God? Will you pray with all your power while we try to preach the word? All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down. Christians, pray, and holy manna will be showered all around. Come and love our God supremely, come and love each other too., come to sing and pray for sinners till our God makes all things new. Come, lift your hearts on high; Let praises fill the sky; He is our Guide and Friend; to us He ll condescend; His love will never end; Alleluia! Amen! New Testament Reading Mark 8:22-26 Sermon Process Pastor Ron Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory When Peace Like a River Al Krutulewski, trumpet *Doxology UMH 94 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! *Prayer of Dedication *Hymn UMH 378 Amazing Grace *Benediction Choral Benediction Rule of Life Wesley Postlude The Glory of God Beethoven Terri Boykin *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able. Hearing Aids, Large Print Bibles, Large Print Hymnals are available. If you need any of these, please see an usher or greeter. Please silence your cell phones. Nursery available: See any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. If your child attended Children s Church, they may be picked up in Room 125 in the lower level of Building 3.
Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family. NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday January 27, 2019 11:00 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina 28584 910 326-4822 www.swansboroumc.org Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M.Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org
Contemporary Worship January 27, 2019 Opening Song Nursery and Sunday School available; see any of the Greeters to direct or accompany you. Welcome and Announcement Praise & Worship Congregation Prayer Offering and Prayer of Dedication The Reading of God s Word 1 John 4:16-19 Sermon Apotheosis Song of Commitment/Sending Forth (Please Stand) Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, my church family.
NOTES Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World Sunday January 27, 2019 9:45 am and 11:15 am 665 W Corbett Avenue Swansboro, North Carolina 28584 910 326-4822 Pastor Scott Dodson: pastorscott@swansboroumc.org Pastor Adam M. Barth: pastoradam@swansboroumc.org Pastor Ron Gurganus: visitationpastor@swansboroumc.org Director of Student Ministries: Pastor Andrew Harper familyministries@swansboroumc.org Music Director: Merle Epperson music@swansboroumc.org
This Week at SUMC Sunday January 27, 2019 8:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 am Beacon Worship Service (Ministry Center) 4:00 pm Celebration Rehearsal (Choir room) 4:30 pm Confirmation Class (Bldg 1, Old Fellowship Hall-AA Rm) 4:30 pm UMKids (Bldg 1, Choir Rm, Rms 10, 14) 4:30 pm Small Group: Ezekiel (Bldg 1, Library) 5:00 pm Souper Supper/Souper Bowl of Caring (Assembly Hall) Monday January 28, 2019 7:00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Bldg 1, Rm 29) 9:30 am UMM Peanut Cooking (Bldg 1, Kitchen) 1:00 pm C4C Volunteer Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 2, Sanctuary) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Bldg 1, Choir Room) Tuesday January 29, 2019 6:30 pm Teen Community Bible Study (Assembly Hall) Wednesday January 30, 2019 7:30 am Men s Bible Study (Bldg 1, Rm 13) 9:30 am Worship Planning Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 10:30 am Church Staff Meeting (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Beacon Worship Band Rehearsal (Assembly Hall) Thursday January 31, 2019 10:00 am Study on Prayer (Bldg 1, Rm 27) 4:00 pm Bible Study Session 1: Peacemaking (Bldg 1, Library) 6:30 pm Bible Study Session 2: Peacemaking (Bldg 1, Library) Friday February 1, 2019 9:30 am Book of Joy Study (Bldg 1, Library) Saturday February 2, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS Winter Reading: The Book of Joy, by Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama. After more than fifty years of exile and the violence of oppression, these two Nobel Peace Prize winners discuss the nature of true joy. Six weeks, Friday mornings, 9:30-11:00 beginning Jan. 25 th in Bldg 1, Rm 25 (Library) Leader: Jim Brewster There will be a Study on Prayer based on a book tled The Prayer Coin by Elisa Morgan beginning Thursday, January 17-February 21 from 10:00am- 11:30am in Bldg 1, Room 27. The focus of the study will be based on Jesus prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. The book is available via Amazon or Discovery House for $12-15. For more info, contact Susan Finch, 864-419- 7889. Teachers: Susan Finch and Angela Weaver The class studying the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament is mee ng on Sunday in Bldg 1, Library from 4:30-6:30. It will be taught by Cheryl Epperson. Adult Sunday School Classes room changes: The Logos Class will be mee ng in the old Fellowship Hall, Bldg. 1, lower level. The Sojourners Class will be mee ng in Bldg 1, Rm 25 (Library) Congregations for Children (our SUMC and Silverdale Elementary partnership) will meet on Mon., Jan. 28 th,1-2pm in Bldg. 1, Rm 25 (Library) New volunteers are always welcome! There are a variety of rewarding opportunities available! Email Peggy Stolzenberg c4c@swansboroumc.org for more information, or maybe we will see you there! Souper Supper/Souper Bowl of Caring sponsored by Family Ministries: Who will win this year s Prized Soup ladle for the favorite soup? Bring your favorite pot of soup to share. Come taste new soups & vote on your favorite Sunday, January 27 from 5:00-6:30pm in the Assembly Hall. Dona ons will help support the Onslow Community Outreach Soup Kitchen! Be resourceful by bringing your own bowl!
PRAYER CONCERNS Members: David & Charlie Krawchuk, Janice Bean, Beth Lenthall, Barbara Brown, Sheryle Kinney, Eldean Truax, Nolan Hernandez, Hal Silver, Beth Lenthall, Amy Dodson, Jan Cutler, Shirley Lynn*, Shelton Kellum, Dick McLeish, Mary Bergazzi, Sara Bergazzi, Sylvia Sylvester*, Peg Fredeen* (*shut in), Phil & Brock Smith Friends & Family: Madeleine Hobbs, Holly Chapman, Nancy Hewitt, Janice Rice, Patti Fritz, Al McCulloch, Brandon Bachik, Larry Smith, Myra Johnson, Rick Haner, Charlotte Jones, Kitty Askins, Peter Orwat, Sharon Kanavel, Vicki Clift, Angela Adams, Eric Hart, Lavonne Bartol, Devin Seibel, Derek Hodsdon, Cathy Hodsdon, Dr. O Schindelar, David Pinsky, Tucker Talley, Charlie Pake, Pat Salair, Madeleine & Sam Hobbs & Family, Brandon Bachik Deployed Military: Nicholas Sweet, Dirk Caldwell, Brian Baldini, Craig Sampsel, James Pidgeon III, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Scott Harper Jr.*, Erik Werhner (*Church Member) The prayer focus for the youth ski trip. Approximately 37 youth and 11 adults are leaving on Thursday for Winterplace in Ghent, West Virginia to go skiing for the weekend. They will return Sunday a ernoon. Pray for safe travels, no injuries, growth in fellowship with each other, spiritual growth with God, and pa ence since they will all be staying in one house. May God's blessings and peace surround our youth pastor, the adults, and youth! OUR PRESENCE Sunday, January 20, 2019 8:30 147 9:45 158 11:00 110 11:15 OUR GIFTS In memory of Alex Doss given by Harold & Louise Fulp In memory of Bob Bone given by Harold & Louise Fulp In memory of Bob Scull s father given by Harold & Louise Fulp The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God PRAISE THE LORD We ve raised $129,772 towards the $448,000 in hurricane damages The wonderful volunteers who are in church leadership. They had a successful and informative meeting last Saturday to prepare for a new year of ministry! Another successful Membership 101 class yesterday! Our youth pastor, the 37 youth, and 11 adults who went on the youth ski trip!. Financial Status at a Glance Month ending - December 2018 Total Givings Expenses $1,393,727 $1,340,899 FINANCIAL REPORT Financial Dec 2018 Month End Year to Date Tithing and Gifts $115,096 $991,884 $20 Fellowship Fund & $25,105 $174,286 Building Gifts Transfer in from $20 Fellowship Fund Savings $ 2,734 $ 95,841 Childcare Contribution $ 0 $70,000 Transfer from $35,000 $50,791 Catastrophic Reserve Conference Assistance $10,965 $10,965 Total Income: $186,166 $ 1,393,727 Less Expenses: $146,761 $ 1,340,899 Net: $ 39,405 $ 52,827 Thank you to all who have a financial contribution this year. If you have not done do, please submit your 2019 Estimate of Giving by the end of the month by placing your card in the offering plate during worship service or returning the card to the church office. OUR SERVICE Nursery Jan 27 8:30 Janet Morgan 11:00 Cindy Rogers Children s Church Jan 27 8:30 Millie Morris 11:00 Laura Lamonica Acolytes Jan 27 8:30 Alanna Ulin 11:00 Cady Castellano, Riley Fahy, Ella Brown Prayer Room 8:30 9:45 11:00 ~ Janice Bean