TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ANNOUNCEMENTS 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Activities Sicilian Mariners Rick Branch, organ arr. Alfred V. Fedak *HYMN No. 157 *COLLECT Rev. Ken Autrey PSALTER (Psalm 66) No. 790 *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 *GOSPEL LESSON Additional Christian Education classes begin this week. New classes will be on Monday, and Wednesday nights. You can register for these classes and any other Christian Education opportunity online or in the Church Office. New classes are: Mere Christianity Mondays at 6:00pm Perry Home This class is a discussion through C.S. Lewis s book Mere Christianity. This book provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the Christian faith. Questions of Faith Wednesdays at 6:00pm Perry Home If you are searching, striving to grow in faith and to relate belief to life, you will find this video series helpful and stimulating. The Protestant, Jewish, and Roman Catholic participants range from priests to psychotherapists, Old Testament scholars to evangelists, and preachers to sociologists. Blue Lake Church-Wide Retreat October 14th 16th CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE No. 12 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. Broken and Spilled Out Libby K. Hargrave arr. Tom Fettke *DOXOLOGY No. 95 *CLOSING HYMN No. 273 All Glory to God Christian Education Fall Session 2 starts October 10th The Five Love Languages Wednesdays at 6:00pm Perry Home Challenges in marriage often have a simple root cause: we speak different love languages. Come join this discussion with the as we explore the five basic emotional love languages. Luke 17:11-19 Join us this week for our Wednesday evening dinner and classes! Dinner is from 5:00 to 6:00pm in The Wright Place. This week s menu is: Chicken Pot Pie, Collard Greens, Salad, Biscuits or Cornbread and Dessert. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online. Session 2 of Wednesday night classes begin after dinner at 6:00pm. Many classes continue and two new ones begin. You are invited to join any class at any time. Our hope is that everyone can find a place to grow during this Fall Semester. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday night. (Note: The Senior Pastor s study will not meet this week as he is out of town. The class will resume on October 19.) For over 40 years our church family has joined together each fall to worship, learn, and fellowship at Blue Lake Methodist Camp in Andalusia, Alabama. Next weekend, more than 200 of our church family will retreat to the woods for time away from the business and stresses of everyday life. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they travel, learn, and grow together. Activities include pumpkin carving, canoeing, hayrides, roasting marshmallows, and much more. Participants needing more information can contact Mici Kuba at 432-1434 and MKuba@fumcpensacola.com. Friday Night at The Wright Place October 21st Fifty Forward is hosting another Friday Night at The Wright Place on October 21. This month we will have a delicious fish fry with entertainment from Silvercreek Band. We ll gather in The Wright Place from 6:00 8:00pm. Call the church office to make reservations. Everyone is invited. Database Update Giving Statements Last week we began the process of upgrading our church database management system. Due to the upgrade process monthly giving statements have been delayed and should arrive the week of October 10. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Noyes, Director of Finance, at 432-1434. FUMCPensacola #fumcpcola L. K. Hargrave Additional announcements, our complete church calendar, sermon podcasts and more are available online at FUMCPensacola.com. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 9, 2016

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. 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. Today s class, Ministries of First Church, is about all the programs and ministries of the 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. There will not be a class on October 23, instead the fourth class, Tour of First Church, will take place on the fifth Sunday, October 30. 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 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of David Coe on the occasion of his birthday, October 12, by Mary Coe. THE GROWING SEASON UPDATE As of October 7, we received 352 pledge cards for 2017 totaling $1,449,611. The current year s budget is $2,183,699. If you haven t turned in an Estimate of Giving Card, please consider doing so today. Pledge cards are available in the pews. Fill out the form, along with any others you d like, and grow with us in faith, knowledge, and service. Thank you for your commitment to further God s work at First Church. THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00: ACOLYTES Lauren Wheelis, Greggory Sherlock & Robert Sherlock; GREETERS Marie Percy, Bill Spain & Forrest/Danette Ferguson; USHERS Tom Marucci, Carl Ashby, David Crow, Nancy Shealy, Jacob Head & Jason Onacki; COMMUNION STEWARD Cissy Martin. 9:30: GREETERS Dona Hill & Carol Ross; USHERS John Susko, James Carraway & Miller Caldwell; COMMUNION STEWARDS Amy Voeltz & Kelly Davies; COMMUNION SERVERS Ruth Klarner & Diane Ward. 11:00: ACOLYTES Ally Blankenship, Will Blankenship & Deion Crews; GREETERS Crol Stevenson, Deborah Cathey & Joanna Harger; USHERS Rusty Harris, Tom Cathey, Eric Enquist & Wayne Miller; COMMUNION STEWARD Marcia Enquist; COMMUNION SERVERS Wendy Westmoreland, Randy Maygarden, and Paula Harris. NEXT WEEK at FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost. Dr. Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am worship services in the Main Sanctuary. Next week s lectionary scriptures: Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104 or Psalm 19; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8.

8:00 & 11:00 a.m. *CHORUS O Christ, the healer, we have come to pray for health, to plead for friends. How can we fail to be restored when reached by love that never ends? Song of Joy, Song of Praise Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ 8:00 10th Grade Male Ensemble arr. James Brighton 11:00 Rick Branch, organ arr. John A. Behnke *CALL TO WORSHIP Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of God s Name! How awesome are the deeds of God. Give God glorious praise! *HYMN No. 157 *COLLECT Rev. Ken Autrey (8), Rev. Fred Zeigler (11) PSALTER (Psalm 66) No. 790 *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 8:00 ANTHEM Youth Choir Sizohamba Naye Traditional South African, arr. Terry Taylor Translation of Zulu: We walk the Lord s road. We sing the Lord s praise. We live the Lord s word. 11:00 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM No. 39 Wesley Nicholas Medley, son of Nicholas and Jennifer Medley 11:00 HYMN No. 611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise

*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 17:11-19 CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE No. 12 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. Do All the Good You Can Bright Morning Stars 8:00 Youth Choir Rick Branch 11:00 Sanctuary Choir; Johnnie Odom, solo Traditional Appalachian, arr. Shawn Kirchner *DOXOLOGY No. 95 COMMUNION HYMN No. 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness *CLOSING HYMN No. 273 Canticle of Praise on Azmon arr. Alice Jordan LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7. After the Disaster, Week 2: Work for the Good of the City. Build houses... plant gardens... take wives... multiply there... Seek the welfare of this city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its [Babylon s] welfare you will find your welfare. Psalm: 66:1-12. Praise in the midst of trouble. Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 2:8-15. Leaders Persevering, Week 2: Don t Let Suffering Deter You. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead... the word of God is not chained... the saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure... if we deny... if we are faithless... Gospel Lesson: Luke 17:11-19. Keep on Week 2: Keep on Healing All. We hear of the cleansing of ten lepers and the thanks of the one who is a despised foreigner.