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 regular Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. If you are visiting, 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. SEASON OF PENTECOST We are now in the Season after Pentecost, also called Ordinary Time. The liturgical color for the season is green. The Season after Pentecost begins each year on the day after Pentecost and ends the day before the First Sunday of Advent. It can include between 23 and 28 Sundays, depending on the date of Easter, but the first Sunday is always Trinity Sunday, and the last Sunday is always the Sunday of the Reign of Christ or Christ the King. The scripture lessons in the lectionary for this half of the year go in a semi-continuous cycle through books of the Bible rather than follow a theme; the gospel lessons cover Jesus teaching ministry. NURSERY & 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 lobbies. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST CHURCH 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 in the Perry Home. Today s class, Tour of First Church walked you through the historic buildings of our campus. Next week we will start the cycle again with Introduction to First Church, a general overview of First Church and Methodism. We hope you join us each week. PRAYER AND PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer is an essential part of the lives of Christians and the life of the church. If you have a prayer request you would like the church to pray for, please fill out a blue PRAYER REQUEST card located in the pews. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer request boxes located around campus. These requests are prayed for by our laity prayer team weekly. You can also add prayer requests to the church-wide prayer list by contacting the church office at 850-4321434. To receive the church-wide prayer list contact Ginger Raines at GRaines@ FUMCPensacola.com. The list is emailed out weekly on Tuesday. A list of recent births, deaths, and members who are hospitalized is also available in the church office. The congregation is encouraged to check these lists often and pray regularly. NEXT WEEK at FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Dr. Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am worship services in the Main Sanctuary. The Rev. Brandon Bures will continue the sermon series on the book of Genesis and preach at the ICON worship service at 11:00am in Wesley Abbey. Next Sunday s readings: Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Jeremiah 28:5-9. ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Join us again this Wednesday for our Summertime Sessions. The fellowship dinner starts at 5:00pm and our activity begins around 5:45pm. This week s menu is: Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Pasta Salad, Watermelon, and Brownies. Be sure to sign up this morning in the registration pad. You can also sign up online or by calling the church office. This week s activity is a Bible Trivia. Join us for a great time of fellowship and fun as we join together each week during the summer. SUMMERTIME SESSIONS Wednesdays During the summer months, the programs and activities at church change to reflect the season. Summertime Sessions is an opportunity for the congregation to come together to eat, fellowship, play and learn together during the months of June and July. For five weeks, the schedule on Wednesday nights will include dinner and a program or activity from 5:00 6:30pm in The Wright Place. Dinner is served from 5:00 5:45pm with the program beginning at 5:45pm. Every session of Wednesday Night Summertime Sessions is designed for all ages, and will be a great opportunity for the whole congregation to connect together in fellowship. See the website or the newsletter for a list of upcoming sessions. This week s activity is Bible Trivia. All are invited. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 25, 2017 ICON at 11:00am YOUTH CHOIR TOUR 2017 June 22 - July 2 Please keep this group in your prayers as they travel and minister to other groups and congregations around our state. There will be a special home concert when they return on Sunday, July 2, at the 8:00 and 11:00am Main Sanctuary services. KID ADVENTURE - FUNPLEX AND PIZZA June 29 All children, ages kindergarten through fourth grade, are invited to join us for a kid adventure and pizza at the FunPlex on Thursday, June 29 from 9:00am 1:00pm. The cost is $12/child. Please RSVP by June 27. Contact Lisa Bond (lbond@fumcpensacola.com) or Sarah Hicks (shicks@fumcpensacola.com) to learn more. YOUTH SUNDAY AT ICON July 9 (Mumford & Sons) Join us on Sunday, July 9th at ICON at 11:00am for Youth Sunday. This is the second youth Sunday of the year and it will be unique! This special worship experience will be a traditional Eucharist service, but will weave in the music of Mumford and Sons, communicating the salvation message in a fresh and exciting way. The service will be led completely by the youth of our church and you won t want to miss it! Contact Denise Van Atta (dvanatta@fumcpensacola.com) or Christopher Varnson (cvarnson@fumcpensacola.com) to learn more. Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness And the angel of God called to Hagar...Arise, lift up the lad, for I will make him a great nation... Woodcut by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)
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 regular Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. If you are visiting, 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. SEASON OF PENTECOST We are now in the Season after Pentecost, also called Ordinary Time. The liturgical color for the season is green. The Season after Pentecost begins each year on the day after Pentecost and ends the day before the First Sunday of Advent. It can include between 23 and 28 Sundays, depending on the date of Easter, but the first Sunday is always Trinity Sunday, and the last Sunday is always the Sunday of the Reign of Christ or Christ the King. The scripture lessons in the lectionary for this half of the year go in a semi-continuous cycle through books of the Bible rather than follow a theme; the gospel lessons cover Jesus teaching ministry. NURSERY & 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 lobbies. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST CHURCH 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 in the Perry Home. Today s class, Tour of First Church walked you through the historic buildings of our campus. Next week we will start the cycle again with Introduction to First Church, a general overview of First Church and Methodism. We hope you join us each week. PRAYER AND PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer is an essential part of the lives of Christians and the life of the church. If you have a prayer request you would like the church to pray for, please fill out a blue PRAYER REQUEST card located in the pews. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer request boxes located around campus. These requests are prayed for by our laity prayer team weekly. You can also add prayer requests to the church-wide prayer list by contacting the church office at 850-4321434. To receive the church-wide prayer list contact Ginger Raines at GRaines@ FUMCPensacola.com. The list is emailed out weekly on Tuesday. A list of recent births, deaths, and members who are hospitalized is also available in the church office. The congregation is encouraged to check these lists often and pray regularly. NEXT WEEK at FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Dr. Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am worship services in the Main Sanctuary. The Rev. Brandon Bures will continue the sermon series on the book of Genesis and preach at the ICON worship service at 11:00am in Wesley Abbey. Next Sunday s readings: Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Jeremiah 28:5-9. ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Join us again this Wednesday for our Summertime Sessions. The fellowship dinner starts at 5:00pm and our activity begins around 5:45pm. This week s menu is: Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Pasta Salad, Watermelon, and Brownies. Be sure to sign up this morning in the registration pad. You can also sign up online or by calling the church office. This week s activity is a Bible Trivia. Join us for a great time of fellowship and fun as we join together each week during the summer. SUMMERTIME SESSIONS Wednesdays During the summer months, the programs and activities at church change to reflect the season. Summertime Sessions is an opportunity for the congregation to come together to eat, fellowship, play and learn together during the months of June and July. For five weeks, the schedule on Wednesday nights will include dinner and a program or activity from 5:00 6:30pm in The Wright Place. Dinner is served from 5:00 5:45pm with the program beginning at 5:45pm. Every session of Wednesday Night Summertime Sessions is designed for all ages, and will be a great opportunity for the whole congregation to connect together in fellowship. See the website or the newsletter for a list of upcoming sessions. This week s activity is Bible Trivia. All are invited. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 25, 2017 ICON at 11:00am YOUTH CHOIR TOUR 2017 June 22 - July 2 Please keep this group in your prayers as they travel and minister to other groups and congregations around our state. There will be a special home concert when they return on Sunday, July 2, at the 8:00 and 11:00am Main Sanctuary services. KID ADVENTURE - FUNPLEX AND PIZZA June 29 All children, ages kindergarten through fourth grade, are invited to join us for a kid adventure and pizza at the FunPlex on Thursday, June 29 from 9:00am 1:00pm. The cost is $12/child. Please RSVP by June 27. Contact Lisa Bond (lbond@fumcpensacola.com) or Sarah Hicks (shicks@fumcpensacola.com) to learn more. YOUTH SUNDAY AT ICON July 9 (Mumford & Sons) Join us on Sunday, July 9th at ICON at 11:00am for Youth Sunday. This is the second youth Sunday of the year and it will be unique! This special worship experience will be a traditional Eucharist service, but will weave in the music of Mumford and Sons, communicating the salvation message in a fresh and exciting way. The service will be led completely by the youth of our church and you won t want to miss it! Contact Denise Van Atta (dvanatta@fumcpensacola.com) or Christopher Varnson (cvarnson@fumcpensacola.com) to learn more. Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness And the angel of God called to Hagar...Arise, lift up the lad, for I will make him a great nation... Woodcut by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)
PRELUDE Beautiful Things ORDER OF WORSHIP You make beautiful things, you make beautiful things out of the dust. You make beautiful things, you make beautiful things out of us. Michael Bakewell Michael Gungor WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeb Hunt *TRINITY CHIME *CALL TO WORSHIP Let us bow down before the Lord, And glorify God s holy name. O Lord, you are good and forgiving; Abounding in steadfast love to all who call you. Lisa Bond *SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD ICON Praise Band Awesome is the Lord Chris Tomlin Where you send us, God, we will go. You re the answer we want the world to know. We will trust you when you call our name. Where you lead us we ll follow all the way. *COLLECT O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. *SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD This I Believe Matt Crocker and Ben Fielding Our father everlasting, the all creating one, God almighty. Through your Holy Spirit, conceiving Christ the Son, Jesus our saviour. REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance in the registration pad. If you are visiting, include your address, telephone number, and email address so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. CHILDREN S SERMON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Take, O Take Me As I Am The Beginning: A Summer in the Book of Genesis SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 21:8-21 SERMON Rev. Brandon Bures PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
OFFERING Love So Great Joshua Grimmett Creation calls all to the saviour. We are alive for your praise. In earth and sky no one is higher. Our God of wonders you reign. *THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost, Amen EUCHARIST 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 that 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. COMMUNION SONG Great Are You Lord Jason Ingram You give life. You are love. You bring light to the darkness. You give hope. You restore every heart that is broken. Great are you Lord! INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Anyone who wishes to join the church today, please come forward during the closing song. *CLOSING SONG Trust and Obey Daniel Brink Towner When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word what a glory he sheds on our way. *BENEDICTION AND GOING FORTH *Please Stand As You Are Able SERVING TODAY Clergy: Rev. Brandon Bures (Associate Pastor); Liturguist: Lisa Bond (Director of Children and Family Ministries) Music: Jeb Hunt (Creative Director), Rick Puckett (Electric Guitar), Michael Bakewell (Acoustic Guitar); Sound: Kyle Hall, Larry Hines
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 regular Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. If you are visiting, 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. SEASON OF PENTECOST We are now in the Season after Pentecost, also called Ordinary Time. The liturgical color for the season is green. The Season after Pentecost begins each year on the day after Pentecost and ends the day before the First Sunday of Advent. It can include between 23 and 28 Sundays, depending on the date of Easter, but the first Sunday is always Trinity Sunday, and the last Sunday is always the Sunday of the Reign of Christ or Christ the King. The scripture lessons in the lectionary for this half of the year go in a semi-continuous cycle through books of the Bible rather than follow a theme; the gospel lessons cover Jesus teaching ministry. NURSERY & 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 lobbies. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST CHURCH 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 in the Perry Home. Today s class, Tour of First Church walked you through the historic buildings of our campus. Next week we will start the cycle again with Introduction to First Church, a general overview of First Church and Methodism. We hope you join us each week. PRAYER AND PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer is an essential part of the lives of Christians and the life of the church. If you have a prayer request you would like the church to pray for, please fill out a blue PRAYER REQUEST card located in the pews. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer request boxes located around campus. These requests are prayed for by our laity prayer team weekly. You can also add prayer requests to the church-wide prayer list by contacting the church office at 850-4321434. To receive the church-wide prayer list contact Ginger Raines at GRaines@ FUMCPensacola.com. The list is emailed out weekly on Tuesday. A list of recent births, deaths, and members who are hospitalized is also available in the church office. The congregation is encouraged to check these lists often and pray regularly. NEXT WEEK at FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Dr. Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am worship services in the Main Sanctuary. The Rev. Brandon Bures will continue the sermon series on the book of Genesis and preach at the ICON worship service at 11:00am in Wesley Abbey. Next Sunday s readings: Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Jeremiah 28:5-9. ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Join us again this Wednesday for our Summertime Sessions. The fellowship dinner starts at 5:00pm and our activity begins around 5:45pm. This week s menu is: Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Pasta Salad, Watermelon, and Brownies. Be sure to sign up this morning in the registration pad. You can also sign up online or by calling the church office. This week s activity is a Bible Trivia. Join us for a great time of fellowship and fun as we join together each week during the summer. SUMMERTIME SESSIONS Wednesdays During the summer months, the programs and activities at church change to reflect the season. Summertime Sessions is an opportunity for the congregation to come together to eat, fellowship, play and learn together during the months of June and July. For five weeks, the schedule on Wednesday nights will include dinner and a program or activity from 5:00 6:30pm in The Wright Place. Dinner is served from 5:00 5:45pm with the program beginning at 5:45pm. Every session of Wednesday Night Summertime Sessions is designed for all ages, and will be a great opportunity for the whole congregation to connect together in fellowship. See the website or the newsletter for a list of upcoming sessions. This week s activity is Bible Trivia. All are invited. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 25, 2017 ICON at 11:00am YOUTH CHOIR TOUR 2017 June 22 - July 2 Please keep this group in your prayers as they travel and minister to other groups and congregations around our state. There will be a special home concert when they return on Sunday, July 2, at the 8:00 and 11:00am Main Sanctuary services. KID ADVENTURE - FUNPLEX AND PIZZA June 29 All children, ages kindergarten through fourth grade, are invited to join us for a kid adventure and pizza at the FunPlex on Thursday, June 29 from 9:00am 1:00pm. The cost is $12/child. Please RSVP by June 27. Contact Lisa Bond (lbond@fumcpensacola.com) or Sarah Hicks (shicks@fumcpensacola.com) to learn more. YOUTH SUNDAY AT ICON July 9 (Mumford & Sons) Join us on Sunday, July 9th at ICON at 11:00am for Youth Sunday. This is the second youth Sunday of the year and it will be unique! This special worship experience will be a traditional Eucharist service, but will weave in the music of Mumford and Sons, communicating the salvation message in a fresh and exciting way. The service will be led completely by the youth of our church and you won t want to miss it! Contact Denise Van Atta (dvanatta@fumcpensacola.com) or Christopher Varnson (cvarnson@fumcpensacola.com) to learn more. Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness And the angel of God called to Hagar...Arise, lift up the lad, for I will make him a great nation... Woodcut by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)
LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: Genesis 21:8-21. At Sarah s insistence, Abraham drives Ishmael and his mother Hagar to wander in Beersheba. On the point of death, they are both delivered by God. Psalm: 86:1-10, 16-17. A prayer of David for deliverance from trouble. He calls upon the Lord for help, confident that God will save him. Second Lesson: Romans 6:1b-11. Paul tells the Romans that they have been baptized into Christ s death and have received newness of life as they will share in his resurrection. Therefore, they are dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10:24-39. Jesus teaches that God loves even the least significant living things. He then posits: how much more loved are God s servants? The good news is such that the disciples are called to proclaim it upon the housetops. DAILY READINGS The daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for the full three year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. These readings complement the Sunday readings: Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship; Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead. Psalm Old Test. New Test. MONDAY Psalm 86:11-17 Genesis 16:1-15 Revelation 2:1-7 TUESDAY Psalm 86:11-17 Genesis 25:12-18 Revelation 2:8-11 WEDNESDAY Psalm 86:11-17 Jeremiah 42:18-22 Matthew 10:5-23 THURSDAY Psalm 13 Micah 7:18-20 Galatians 5:2-6 FRIDAY Psalm 13 2 Chronicles 20:5-11 Galatians 5:7-12 SATURDAY Psalm 13 Genesis 26:23-25 Luke 17:1-4 NOTES