To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. July 15, 2018 Youth Week James A. Cason Senior Pastor Scott Harris Associate Pastor Worship Services: Sunday School: Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms: 8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM Youth Week kicks off Monday night and we are excited to see what God has in store! Youth Week is an outreach event where we encourage our students to bring their friends in hopes that they will be impacted by the Gospel. There will be a time for food, games, prizes, worship, and a message. This event is free and open to all our rising 7th graders through recently graduated seniors. The event is 7:00PM-9:00PM Monday through Wednesday. Thursday night is our water and game night from 6:00PM-8:00PM. This year s theme is Disillusioned: Everything is not always as it seems. Jonathan Smith, the Director of the Wesley Foundation at GSU, will be leading us as we focus on what it really means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Please be in prayer for this week as we want to see as many lives impacted as possible! Sunday, July 15, 2018 9:00AM Contemporary & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Scott Harris Undignified - 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, July 8, 2018) Morning Worship: 326 Sunday School: 168 8:30AM: 25 9:00AM: 141 11:00AM: 160 Offering Received: $19,113.00
Our Church Family The Rose on the Altar on July 15 is given to the glory of God and in honor of Barrett Coleman Eckles who was born June 27, son of Blake & Abby Eckles, and grandson of Rick & Pam Smith and Lee & Hollie Eckles. The Rose in the Narthex on July 15 is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Eddie Rushing by his sister Virginia Trapnell in honor of his birthday. Prayer Concerns Hospital: John Gould - Eagle Health & Rehab Fred Maddox - Home from rehab Ongoing: Arthur Howard, Gene Deal, Daryl Harrison, Brian Harrison, Steve Piazza, Marilyn Turner, Jim Long, Shirley Connell, Inman Hodges, Charlie Christmas, Creighton Alexander, Jimmy Hood, Khaki Herrington, Marshall Thigpen, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach, Frances Humphrey Nursing Homes: Willow Pond - Janette Johnson, Willie Coleman, Bobby Deal, Carolyn McCarty, Jan Johnston Southern Manor - Jean Braswell, Jim Oliver, Mary Adams, Libby Hutcheson, Roxie Remley Statesboro First United Methodist Church United Methodist Men Meet & Greet The next Methodist Men s Meet and Greet is today, July 15 at 6PM at the Men s House at the church (adjacent to the playground). All men of the church are invited and encouraged to attend. A BBQ chicken meal will be served, prepared by Clark and Jake Collins. As we have in our previous Meet and Greets, we will share some important announcements, prayer requests, a devotional and a testimony. Come join us and enjoy the fellowship! Stephen Ministry Meeting The next Stephen Ministry meeting for Stephen Ministers will be held Thursday, July 26 at 6:30PM. The meeting will take place at Susan Cason s home. Fellowship Hall Items As a result of the renovation in the Fellowship Hall there are a few items from that room that the church no longer needs and would like to offer to anybody in the congregation who is interested: the chandeliers, a piano, and the green stage curtain. If you or anyone you know is interested in any of these items and would like to make an offer then please contact Robin Kersey in the Church Office or Charles Eunice at facilities@statesborofirst.com. Volunteers for July 15, 2018 (Third Sunday of July) Prayer Warriors: Bill & Janet Mathis Contemporary Ushers: Lyndia Akins, Ed Akins, Kasey Harrison, Jason Parker 11:00 Lay Liturgist: Hughes Williamson 11:00 Ushers: Si Waters, Hughes Williamson, Coley Cassedy, Edwin Hill, David Johnson, Tommie Rushing, Fred Shearouse, John Lee (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels) Greeters: Anne Allen, Lisa Lee, Pam Smith, Nita Waters Meals on Wheels (July 17): Buck & Nora Ford
SFUMC Students News Youth Summer Schedule July 16-18 - Youth Week July 19 - Youth Week Water Night August 1 - Parent Meeting August 3 - MS Lock-In August 10 - HS Kickoff For more information on any of these events contact Becca or Tyler, bbrown@ statesborofirst.com, tgrant@statesborofirst.com. Statesboro First United Methodist Church School Supplies Soup Kitchen - July 21 - Help Needed! Volunteers are needed to help assemble bundles for our School Supplies Soup Kitchen scheduled for July 21. Volunteers will gather to assemble at 1102 Cherokee Court today, Sunday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 17 from 2:00 PM 4:00PM. Bundles will then be transported to the church on July 20 at 4:00PM, and distributed July 21 starting around 11AM. Young volunteers are especially helpful working with the students at the soup kitchen and, since we will also be delivering to Summit this Saturday, we need additional volunteers for the food preparation. For more information, contact saramelford@gmail.com. Thank you! Acolytes Needed Please contact Bonnie Johnson (stilltime@frontiernet.net) if you are in Middle School or High School and would be interested in learning more about our acolyte ministry at Statesboro First Methodist. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to honor God and serve your church! Thank you. Our Church Calendar Sunday, July 15 8:30AM - Dan Williams Devotional, 208 9:00AM - Contemporary Service, Sanct. 10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms 11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct. 6:00PM - UMM Meet & Greet, Men s House Monday, July 16 6:00PM - Finance Committee Mtg, 213 7:00PM - Youth Week, FH Tuesday, July 17 10:00AM - UMW Officers Mtg, Lib. 6:00PM - Al Anon, Grace House 7:00PM - Youth Week, FH Wednesday, July 18 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm. 7:00PM - Youth Week, FH Thursday, July 19 5:00PM - Youth Week Water Night Friday, July 20 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) Saturday, July 21 11:00AM - Al Anon, Grace House 12:00PM - School Bundles Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen sponsored by EGRMC
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Sunday, July 15, 2018 Hymn #98 To Children s God Be the Glor Moment (11:00 Traditional) Elizabeth Lippincott Kids Worship: 9:01: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Hillari Brown 11:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Jill Vickery Children s Ministries News Faith Girls This is a summer small group for girls in rising 3rd - rising 6th grade. This Wednesday, July 18, we will meet at Jodie s house from 3:30PM-5:00PM for a tour of her family s farm! Directions will be sent via email, so please contact Jodie, jhendrix@statesborofirst.com to be placed on the email list if you are interested in participating. Nursery Staff The Children s Ministry is currently hiring nursery staff. Please contact Sarah Akins or Jodie Hendrix at children@statesborofirst.com if you know of someone who would be a good fit for this area of ministry. Must be 18 or older to apply, and successfully complete a drug test and background check. Applications are available in the Church Office. Volunteer Opportunities As a new school year approaches, we are securing volunteers to work with children in the coming fall season. Sunday school teachers and Wednesday Night Ministry helpers are needed. Please consider offering your time and joining our team in growing disciples. Serving children has a positive, crucial impact on the future of our church and community. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities. Statesboro First United Methodist Church 101 South Main Street, PO Box 2048 Statesboro, GA 30459 Main Church Phone: 912-764-7589 Church Email: mail@statesborofirst.com Jimmy Cason, Senior Pastor: 912-764-1875 Church Website: www.statesborofirst.com Scott Harris, Associate Pastor: 912-764-1874 Church FAX: 912-764-7638
SUNDAY, July 15, 2018 LITURGICAL COLOR: Red GATHERING LIGHTING OF CANDLES PRELUDE & MEDITATION Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven arr. Don Wyrzten *CALL TO WORSHIP The Lord is here among us. We will sing and dance to God s glory. Let heaven and earth rejoice this day. Let all of creation sing God s praises. The One who dwelled in the ark of the covenant is with us now. Let us worship the Lord. - ad. 2 Samuel 6 and Psalm 24 *HYMN OF PRAISE Hymn #96 Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed #881 Hymnal 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 Hymn #71 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. PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE PROCLAIMING THE VISION Why does Statesboro First United Methodist Church exist? To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. CHILDREN S MOMENT (11:00AM Service) Elizabeth Lippincott (Following the Children s Moment, children in Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)
ANTHEM Think On These Things Ron Sprunger PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD S PRAYER GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER 11:00AM Hughes Williamson OFFERTORY Aria Michael Burkhardt *DOXOLOGY HYMN #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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *HYMN OF PREPARATION Hymn #121 There s a Wideness in God s Mercy *SCRIPTURE READING 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 MESSAGE Undignified Rev. Scott Harris *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Hymn #213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates POSTLUDE Rejoice, the Lord Is King arr. Adam Mason *Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service. Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service. A children s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the back of the Sanctuary s balcony on the second floor. The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver. Protected under the following Christian Copyright Licensing International licenses: CCL1032344, CRL050476, CVLI503970405