FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT February 14, 2016
WELCOME Welcome to First United Methodist Church; we are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Founded in 1821, First Church is the oldest Protestant church in the area and the oldest Methodist church in Florida. This historic church, with four Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. We hope that you will consider becoming a member of our church family. You may join any Sunday by profession of faith or transfer of membership. Come and be a part of what God is doing here. LENT We are now in the season of Lent. The Lenten season began on Ash Wednesday (February 10th) and spans the 40 days (not counting Sundays) leading up to Easter. The length of the season is in commemoration of the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement, and self-denial. Let us practice these things and make a deeper connection with God as we observe a holy Lent. VISITOR / NEW MEMBER CLASS We welcome all visitors and new members that are interested in learning more about First Church to an introductory class that consists of four parts. The class assembles at 9:30am in room PH101 next door in the Perry Home. This week s class is Ministries of First Church. Next week, Serving at First Church will help you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. We hope you join us each week. NURSERY and CHILDREN S BULLETINS Nursery is available this morning for children up to five years old. If you need help locating the nursery, please see an usher or greeter for assistance. Also, children s worship bulletins and crayons are available in the narthex. FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Hoefflin family, and the Jones family by Jo and Bill Jones. THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00: ACOLYTES Lauren Wheelis & Hayden Brown; USHERS Tom Marucci, Carl Ashby, David Crow, Nancy Shealy, Jacob Head & Jason Onacki; COMMUNION STEWARD Cissy Martin; GREETERS Marie Percy, Bill/Anna Spain, Forrest/Danette Ferguson & Cub Scout Pack 99. 9:30: USHERS Tanner Morris, John Susko & James Carraway; COMMUNION STEWARDS Joe/Carol Colbert; GREETERS Dona Hill & Carol Ross; COMMUNION SERVERS Ruth Klarner & Diane Ward, Lay Persons. 11:00: ACOLYTES Deion Crews & Hattie Wade; USHERS Rusty Harris, Tom Cathey, Eric Enquist, Wayne Miller & Martin Stewart; COMMUNION STEWARD Marcia Enquist; GREETERS Carol Stevenson, Deborah Cathey & Boy Scout Troop 495. NEXT WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Second Sunday in Lent. Dr. Wesley Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am services. The Rev. Scott Grantland will preach in ICON at 11:00am in Wesley Abbey. We will enjoy music from Rick and Heidi Branch (8:00), Libby K. Hargrave (9:30), and the Sanctuary Choir (11:00). Next week s lectionary scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35.
ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. WELCOME *CHORUS And God will raise you up on eagle s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God s hand. PRELUDE Prelude in G Minor Rev. Rick Branch, organ J.S. Bach *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP Let us sing to the Most High, The God in whom we trust. Those who love the Lord will be delivered; Protected are those who know God s Name. *HYMN No. 252 When Jesus Came to Jordan *COLLECT 8:00 Rev. Ken Autrey 11:00 Rev. Jenny Medley Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. PSALTER Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 No. 810 Lay Readers: 8:00-Floyd Replogle; 11:00-Jacob Head *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 ANTHEM Jordan s Angels Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 11:00 HYMN Jesus Loves Me 8:00 Sanctuary Choir arr. Rollo A. Dilworth 11:00 Heidi and Rick Branch, piano arr. Joel Raney (stanza 1) No. 191 11:00 CHILDREN S SERMON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. *GOSPEL LESSON Luke 4:1-13
SERMON 8:00 Dr. Wesley H. Wachob 11:00 Rev. Ken Autrey PASTORAL PRAYER CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE No. 12 REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address, telephone number, and email address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. OFFERTORY To Gaze on Thee Unveiled If You But Trust in God to Guide You 8:00 Sanctuary Choir Rick Branch 11:00 Rick Branch, organ arr. Paul Manz *DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion. COMMUNION HYMN No. 377 It Is Well with My Soul INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Anyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn. *CLOSING HYMN No. 269 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Land of Rest *Please Stand arr. Wilbur Held LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 The first part of the ritual instruction for the offering of tithes of first fruits in the temple. This ritual calls for the one making the offering to confess God as deliverer of the people and provider of the harvest enjoyed in the Promised Land. In this way, the ritual both reminds and reinforces the identity of the family with the whole people and the people with the story of their God. Psalm: 91:1-2, 9-16 By singing or praying this psalm, the congregation confesses God s continued promise of protection for God s people. Second Lesson: Romans 10:8b-13 Paul declares God s intention to save all who believe upon and confess Jesus as Lord. Gospel Lesson: Luke 4:1-13 Luke recounts the temptation of Jesus following his baptism and a period of fasting in the wilderness prior to the beginning of his public ministry. Jesus consistently confesses his identity in response to the temptations to choose another way.
WELCOME ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. PRELUDE Forty Days and Forty Nights Libby K. Hargrave, organ arr. L.K. Hargrave *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *HYMN No. 252 When Jesus Came to Jordan *COLLECT Rev. Ken Autrey Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan; Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. PSALTER Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 No. 810 *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. *GOSPEL LESSON Luke 4:1-13 SERMON Dr. Wesley H. Wachob PASTORAL PRAYER CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE No. 12 REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address and telephone number so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. OFFERTORY Speak to Us Gently Linda Lee Johnson and Tom Fettle *DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion. INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Anyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the last stanza of the closing hymn. *CLOSING HYMN No. 269 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Postlude IV *Please Stand Mompou
ANNOUNCEMENTS Scouting Ministries Sunday Today In the United Methodist Church, Scouting Sunday is observed on the second Sunday in February. Today our congregation has an opportunity to recognize and honor the Scouting program, the Scouts, and their leaders as an integral and intentional part of the Church s ministry. First Church is the chartered organization for three units Cub Scout Pack 99, Boy Scout Troop 495, and Girl Scout Troop 110. Members of these units are serving as greeters and ushers in worship this morning. Cub Scout Pack 99 is serving at the 8:00am service, Boy Scout Troop 495 is serving at the 11:00am service, and Girl Scout Troop 110 is serving in ICON this morning. Great Day of Service Registration Available Now Join us for our tenth annual volunteer outreach day on Saturday, March 5th. Starting at 8:00am, we will gather together to share our hearts and hands with others in need in our community. We will meet for breakfast and worship, then divide into various work projects around our community before returning for lunch and sharing together. Please register in advance so that we can divide everyone into work teams. Registration begins this morning at registration tables in the lobby and church office. Wednesday Night Activities Eluthera Missions Night Join us from 5:00 6:00pm in The Wright Place for a time of food and fellowship. This Wednesday our Youth and Adult Eleuthera Mission Teams will help prepare and serve our meal. Proceeds from dinner will benefit their trips to Eleuthera during Spring Break. Our menu will be Caribbean Grilled Chicken, Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Cornbread, and Cole Slaw. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online. After dinner, at 6:00pm, we will join together in the Main Sanctuary for a special Lenten service. Our first guest speaker will be Dr. Geoffrey Lentz. We hope to see you on Wednesday night! Second Wednesday in Lent Service February 17 th Join us at 6:00pm in the Main Sanctuary this Wednesday for a special Lenten service. Our first guest speaker in the Wednesday Night Lenten Series is Dr. Geoffrey Lentz. Dr. Lentz is the pastor of First United Methodist Church of Port St. Joe. He previously served as the Executive Pastor here at First Church and helped start the ICON worship service. We hope you will make plans to worship with us again on Wednesday. Friday Night at The Wright Place February 19 th The Fifty Forward Ministry at First Church invites everyone to a fun evening at The Wright Place this Friday, February 19th. We will have delicious food and entertainment from the Silver Creek Band. The cost is only $7. Invite your friends and make plans to attend this great evening at church. Please make reservations by calling the church office at (850) 432-1434 by February 17th. Bold and Bright Women s Retreat February 26 th -27 th All women of the church are invited to a women s retreat in Orange Beach on February 26th and 27th featuring guest speaker Mazi Robinson. The cost to register is $75 and does not include the price of lodging. Registration forms are available in the church office and online at FUMCPensacola.com. If you have any questions or comments regarding the Women s Retreat, please contact Wendi Fairchild at wendifairchild@gmail.com or Wendi Best at cwbest@bellsouth.net. FUMCPensacola #fumcpcola Additional announcements, our complete church calendar, sermon podcasts and more are available online at FUMCPensacola.com.