Fletcher s Chapel United Methodist Church 8330 Fletcher s Chapel Road, King George, VA 22485 Church: (540) 775-7247 Parsonage: (540) 625-2834 15 th Sunday after Pentecost, September 21, 2014 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
The Prelude *Chiming of the Hour *The Call to Worship O give thanks to the Lord! The Lord hears the cries of the people. Give thanks to the Lord. The works of the Lord are great. Remember what God has done. Give thanks to the Lord. God has done miracles, and the Lord always remembers God s covenant. Give thanks to the Lord. Glory and praise is due to the Lord! Welcome and Announcements *Hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH 127 The Opening Prayer O God who knows our every need before we can even ask, you provide all our needs and some of our wants. You bless us all. Make us truly thankful and empower us to bless others from the gifts you have given us, for the glory of your name. Amen. Time of Sharing and Prayer Celebrations of God s Grace and Prayer Concerns The Pastoral Prayer/The Lord s Prayer (UMH 895) The Children s Message *Hymn God Will Take Care of You UMH 130 The Prayer for Illumination Let the wisdom of your Word rain down on us like manna and feed us, that we may be strengthened to do the work to which we are called, for the glory and honor of your name. Amen. The Old Testament Reading Exodus16:2-15 p. 107 The Message Living in the Present
The Receiving of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Response: In the Lord, I ll Be Ever Thankful (2x) In the Lord, I ll be ever thankful, in the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God, do not be afraid. Lift up your voices, the Lord is near, Lift up your voices: the Lord is near. *The Doxology (UMH 95) *The Prayer of Dedication: Lord, giver of all good gifts, thank you for the resources gathered here. Use these gifts for the advancement of your kingdom; in Jesus name we pray. Amen. *Hymn Rescue the Perishing UMH 591 *The Charge and Blessing: Rest in the knowledge that God always provides. Therefore give and love with a generous heart,, for this honors God who is most generous and loving. Beloved, may God continue to bless and keep you. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. *Postlude Bless the Lord (2X) Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God s Holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. *Please stand as you are able Assisting with Worship Today: Scripture Reader: Tina Lauber (8:30am) Greeter: Kenny Newton (11:00am) Assisting with Worship September 28: Scripture Reader: Lucy Willard (8:30am) Children s Church: Mary Ellen Emory & Kyle Critzer All are Welcome to our service of worship this morning. We are glad you are here. There are welcome cards located in the pews. Please take a moment to fill one out and place it into the offering plate during the collection. Our hope is that you will feel God s blessing during this time with us.
Can You Help? Volunteers are needed to read Scripture, deliver children s messages, and serve as greeters. Lori Radolinski is very generous of her time but would welcome volunteers to teach Children s Church after the Children s Message at the 11:00 service. Please see the sign-up sheets which are on the front center pew. About Fletcher s Chapel Church Our Vision is to be a beacon in the name of Jesus Christ to the world, to make disciples of Jesus Christ and to send them forth to proclaim God s Word and serve God s will everywhere and always. Our Mission: 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. -- Matthew 28:19-20 Contact us by email: Pastor Mike is at reaves.michael.b@gmail.com The church address is fletcherschapel@verizon.net Our website is at www.fletcherschapel-kinggeorge-va.org Access the calendar of events. Listen to today s sermon or a sermon you may have missed. Like us on Facebook: If you are a Facebook user, help spread the word about Fletcher s Chapel s page. Search for Fletcher s Chapel UMC-King George, VA and when you find our page, click Like so you can keep up with the latest news and events at Fletcher s Chapel. God wants us to ask for material possessions and other things we need.... ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you (Luke 11:9). PRESIDING BISHOP: DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: PASTOR: LAY LEADER: MUSICIAN: Young Jin Cho Theodore Smith Michael B. Reaves Marie Williams Elizabeth Pruett
THIS WEEK: September 21-28, 2014 TODAY 8:30am Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Thursday, 9/25 7:00pm Nominations & Leadership Development Committee UPCOMING: Monday, 9/29 4:00pm Serve Dinner at Thurman Brisben Center Saturday, 10/4 4:00pm Fish Fry Sunday, 10/5 Holy Communion/Canned Food Collection Thursday, 10/9 7:00pm Finance Committee 7:30pm Administrative Council Saturday, 10/11 9:30am United Methodist Women Sunday, 10/12 Loose Change Collection Tuesday, 10/21 7:00pm Nominations & Leadership Development Committee Sunday, 10/26 Homecoming Sunday Saturday, 11/1 1:00pm Charge Conference at Fletcher s Chapel with Trinity Birthdays This Week: 9/22 Susan Reaves 9/23 Brittney Ayres, Jeanne Bullock 9/26 Jeff Morfit * * * * * * The Nominations & Leadership Development Committee will meet this Thursday at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Christmas Cantata at Trinity UMC: Diane Lay, the Choir Director at Trinity Church, has invited any singers from Fletcher s Chapel who would like to join them for this cantata. Practices will begin on Thursday, October 2 at 7:45pm until about 8:30pm. If there is interest, the combined choir will present the cantata at Trinity and Fletcher s Chapel (dates to be determined). Let Pastor Mike know as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity. Are you a member of a Sunday School Class? If not, please consider joining one. We have two choices for Adults as well as a new class for Middle & High School students. And we hope to have teachers for other age groups soon. See Pastor Mike if you need more information about small groups at Fletcher s Chapel.
The Fish Fry is coming! Plan to join us on Saturday, October 4! We will need help with food prep, set up, and clean up. Sign up to provide desserts to serve with the meals. Food will be served from 4:00 6:00. All donations will go to the United Methodist Men s group. Please see Allen Coates for more information. The United Methodist Women have rescheduled their October meeting for Saturday, October 11 at 9:30am. Prayer List Prayers for our Community and the World: The congregation and guests of Fletcher s Chapel and our community; those having difficulties in their marriages; the residents and staff of the Thurman Brisben Center; Those working with the incarcerated; Our Bishop and his cabinet. Prayers for Our Church Family: Colleen Bowie, Dee Campbell, Arlene Coates, Delores Coates, Faye Coates, John Coates, Audrey Davenport, Louise Henderson, Gwen Henderson, Grace Humberger, Evelyn Jackson, Lolita James, Clifton Seay, Marie Smith, Roy Stewart, Pete Sullivan, Dinah Taylor Prayers for our Families and Friends: Mikie Barker, Wesley Berry, Barbara Canaday, Inez Carver, Darrell Critzer, Alvin Gill, Barbara Hatchell, Christine Holdren, Elva Kilby, Becky Lafferty, Ceili Leahy, Ronald Marshall, Bryan McGhee, Mike Nave, Ellen Page, Msgr John Pennington, Pat Pelletier, David Pitts, Brad Pruett, Chuck Rabbitt, Hubert Roberson, Sam Robinson, Barbara Rowe, Joey Rowe, Keith Sager, Joseph Sirrels, Tai (re: Lori Radolinksi), Claude Stevens, Mary Stewart, Patty Darr Sullivan, Joan Wehner *Prayers for Our Neighbors (Zip Code 22485): 5978 Delong Mulroy Ln, 2094 Kelsey Ct, 6221 Mill Pond Rd, 6306 Mill Pond Rd, 6034 Waugh Point Rd, 6071 Waugh Point Rd, 6197 Whipsawason Rd Prayer Request Cards are available in the pew racks. Please fill one out and place it in the offering plate or give it to the pastor after the service. *There are 1,000 homes within a 2.7 miles radius of this church. In 2014, we will include twenty of these homes in our weekly prayer list.