FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 29, 2017 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. 4-Week Series in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 7)
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. Come and be a part of what God is doing here in 2017. FOCUS ON WORSHIP In 2017 we are having a concentrated focus on why we worship the way we do and what it means to worship at First Church. Throughout the year you ll notice a variety of special services, events, activities, and media designed to teach more about worship. You may notice some changes to our weekly bulletin. There are new sections intended to enhance our time here on Sunday mornings. A new "Notes" section provides a place to write any thoughts on the week's sermon and scripture. The "Daily Readings" section provides scriptures you can use in your personal devotion time each day. Read the bulletin through each week and grow closer to God this year through worship. 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 narthex. 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, Tour of First Church, walks you through the historic buildings of our campus. On February 5, Introduction to First Church will give you an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the history, theology, worship, and membership of this great church. We hope you join us each week. PRAYER Prayer is a big part of our worship. If you are in need of prayer this morning, there are blue Prayer Request cards in each pew that will go to our Pastoral Care Team. If you want to pray for those in our congregation that are in need, there is also a public prayer list available on the bulletin board in the Church Office. If you are interested in receiving the church prayer list weekly, contact Ginger Raines at GRaines@fumcpensacola.com and ask to be added to the prayer chain. NEXT WEEK at FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. We will continue the series on the Sermon on the Mount. Dr. Wesley Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am worship services in the Main Sanctuary. The Rev. Brandon Bures will preach at the 11:00am ICON worship service. Next week s lectionary scriptures: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112: 1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20.
OUR WORSHIP OF GOD 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. WELCOME CHORUS Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety. PRELUDE Toccata for a Feast Day Dr. Rick Branch, organ Lani Smith *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP The Lord has brought us from bondage, And redeemed us from the house of slavery. Therefore; let us praise the name of the Lord, That all the world may know how God has saved us. [Based on Micah 6] *HYMN No. 451 Be Thou My Vision *COLLECT (8) Rev. Brandon Bures; (11) Rev. Ken Autrey Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE PSALTER Psalm 15 No. 747 *THE GLORIA PATRI No. 70 ANTHEM Come, Thou Found of Every Blessing Sing Praise and Alleluias (8) Heidi and Rick Branch, piano arr. Joel Raney (11) Sanctuary Choir Benjamin Harlan 11:00 CHILDREN S SERMON Children may come down to the front of the sanctuary as we sing together the first stanza of Jesus Loves Me (hymn No. 191). 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. *THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 5:1-12 SERMON "A Loudly Disquieting Happiness" Dr. Wesley H. Wachob PASTORAL PRAYER
CONFESSION, PARDON, & 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 (8) Heidi Branch Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace Jody W. Lindh (11) Sanctuary Choir; Malinda Hawks, solo Blest Are They David Haas *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. 402 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian 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. 467 Trust and Obey *BENEDICTION *GOING FORTH *POSTLUDE Slane arr. Karen Keene *Stand as you are able HYMN NOTES "How Great Thou Art" In a time when the now seems to be most important, it is helpful to sing hymns which remind us that throughout the ages the church has produced great ideas which are still valid and useful today. Written around the 8th century, the text has become popular since 1927 when it was wedded to the memorable Irish tune SLANE with its ABCD form (each line of music is different). THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00. GREETERS Ken/Robin Rohde, Bill Spain & Linda Shearlock. USHERS Raymond Lanphere, Tom Baker, Larry Davison & Jerry Mitrovich. ACOLYTE Lauren Wheelis. COMMUNION STEWARD Rhonda Pippin. 11:00. GREETERS Frank/Mary Willis & Jane Moseley. USHERS Harvey Lester, Walter Glenn, Ed Muller, Rusty Harris, John Gross, Mike Vance & Brent Hough. ACOLYTE Deion Crews. COMMUNION STEWARD Karen Thompson. COMMUNION SERVERS Drexel Wachob & Ros Duckworth.
TODAY S LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: Micah 6:1-8. The Lord has a controversy with Israel, and the prophet asks what the Lord requires. Israel is challenged to remember its salvation at God's hand, and to be mindful of what is required of them: "to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly" with God Psalm: 15. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? Those who would be counted righteous are described in David's song. Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. God's saving love confounds every source of human boasting. Let your only boasting be in the cross of Christ. Jesus Christ is our "righteousness and sanctification and redemption." Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12. The Sermon on the Mount begins with eight words of blessing/happiness. NEW! DAILY READINGS (Find new weekly readings in each week s bulletin in 2017) 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 37:1-17 Ruth 1:1-18 Philemon 1-25 TUESDAY 37:1-17 Ruth 2:1-16 James 5:1-6 WEDNESDAY 37:1-17 Ruth 3:1-13; 4:13-22 Luke 6:17-26 THURSDAY Presentation of the Lord (40th day after Christmas) Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple in accordance with Jewish law. 84; 24:7-10 Malachi 3:1-4 Heb. 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 FRIDAY 112:1-9 Isaiah 29:1-12 James 3:13-18 SATURDAY 112:1-9 Isaiah 29:13-16 Mark 7:1-8 NOTES
ANNOUNCEMENTS SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES JAN. 29 FEB. 19 From January 29 through February 19, Dr. Wesley Wachob and Rev. Brandon Bures will preach a lectionary-based sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel according to Matthew, includes some of the best known teachings of Jesus such as the Beatitudes and The Lord s Prayer. Make plans to join us all four weeks during this church-wide series at all services. WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES Join us this Wednesday evening between 5:00 and 6:00pm in The Wright Place for a delicious meal and good fellowship. This week s menu is: Chicken and Sausage Creole, Rice, Balsamic Succotash, Biscuits, Salad, and Dessert.. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online. Wednesday classes start after dinner at 6:00pm. There are a number of opportunities to connect and learn on Wednesdays. The Senior Pastor s Bible Study is an interesting look at the parables of Jesus through the book Short Stories by Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine. Join in anytime. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday nights. PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at FUMC FEBRUARY 4 We are excited to host the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra again for their Motzart Madness concert on Saturday, February 4. Tickets are available in the Church Office for $10/person. The concert begins at 7:30pm in our Main Sanctuary. SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 Next Sunday, February 5, is Souper Bowl Sunday. You can help make a difference in our community by bringing in non-perishable food items for Manna Food Pantries. Food will be collected in front of the Main Sanctuary and Wesley Abbey before each of the services next week. SCOUTING SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 Next Sunday, February 5, First Church will honor our scouting programs during Scouting Sunday, observed by United Methodist churches each year across the United States. First Church has been a long time supporter of Scouting Ministries in Pensacola. We currently have three scouting clubs including, Cub Scout Pack 99, Boy Scout Troop 495 and Girl Scout Troop 110. SATURDAY MORNING WITH FRIENDS FEBRUARY 11 Tickets to the 2nd Annual Saturday Morning with Friends are now available for purchase. Saturday Morning with Friends is an event on Saturday, February 11 hosted by the United Methodist Women to benefit local missions. The morning includes a silent auction, brunch and the presentation Grits, Gayfers, and God Proof We Are Loved by special guest Leslie Anne Tarabella. Tickets are $15. ORGAN CONCERT 4:00 PM AT CHRIST CHURCH Our neighbors at Christ Church have invited us to join them for an organ concert featuring the Grammy-Award-winning Organist Nathan Laube. The concert is at 4:00pm this afternoon and is free and open to the public. ($5 donation suggested) FUMCPensacola #fumcpcola Additional announcements, our complete church calendar, sermon podcasts and more are available online at FUMCPensacola.com.