First UMC Jackson Jackson, Michigan February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany 8:30am & 11:00am First United Methodist Church 275 W. Michigan Ave Jackson MI 49201 (517)787-6460 www.firstumcjackson.org Facebook: First UMC Jackson
Prelude Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Dale Wood) Jackie Livesay, Organ Welcome & Announcements Opening Prayer Silence *Opening Hymn 2
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Anthem (8:30) Affirmation (Eugene Butler) (11:00) Somebody s Prayin (Please see the Music Box) (arr. Mark Hayes) Chimers Handchime Ensemble Chancel Choir Maureen Dedrick, Soprano Children s Moment (The Children gather as we sing Where Children Belong.) CCLI 1325159 (Children Activity bags are available at children s moment or from the ushers in Crush Hall) Scripture Lesson Matthew 24:3-14 From The Message Pew Bible pg. 859 Message MASTERS OF CHANGE Rev. Mary Loring Anthem (11:00) Affirmation (Eugene Butler) Chimers Handchime Ensemble Pastoral Prayer 4
The Lord s Prayer (unison) 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 who 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. Offertory Hymn (8:30) Be Thou My Vision Hymnal No. 451 (11:00) Litany (Eugene Butler) Chimers Handchime Ensemble *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal No. 94 *Prayer of Dedication God of the ages, You gave us the gift of a Savior, sent for the rich and the poor alike. Every gift given from the heart is blessed by You, and every act that proclaims Your love brings joy to You. May the gifts that we offer and the love we proclaim to others in our words and actions satisfy Your heart this day and through the coming year. We pray this in Christ s holy name. Amen. *Closing Hymn This is the Day of New Beginnings vss. 1-4 Hymnal No. 383 *Benediction Postlude God of Grace and God of Glory Jackie Livesay, Organ *You are invited to stand if you are able. Please silence your electronic devices before the start of service. Thank you! Worship Assistant: Joel Shaner 5
Calendar Monday February 25 6:00am Men s Fellowship @ IHOP 10:00am Worship @ Trellis 11:30am Bible Study 12:00pm Health Matters @ Calvary 1:30pm FFI 4:30pm Kid Explosion Tuesday February 26 9:30am Staff Mtg 9:30am Tuesday Bible Study 1:30pm 5 Practice Book Study 3:00pm Private Lessons 5:30pm Table 437 6:00pm Discovery Group @ Trinity Wednesday February 27 9:30am Quilters 10:00am I Corinthians @ Brookside 10:30am Private Piano Lessons 10:30am Simon Peter @ Vista 4:00pm Knitters 4:25pm Angel Choir 4:45pm Cherub Choir 5:15pm WAW Meal 6:00pm Carol Choir 6:00pm Wesley 6:00pm Who Stole My Church 6:00pm Jubilate Ringers 6:50pm Chancel Choir 7:00pm Bridges out of Poverty @ Benedetto s Thursday February 28 5:00pm Chimers 7:00pm Finance Peace University @ Calvary Friday March 1 NO EVENTS SCHEDULED Saturday March 2 8:00am Men s Bible Study @ Trinity 10:00am MI Music Club 3:00pm Upper Room Connection @ Carole Holden s Sunday March 3 8:30am Worship/ Nursery (to age 4) 9:40am Conversations About Faith Parlor Adult Bible Study Library Orange (Sunday School) - Chapel Round Table Pancake Breakfast School Packs Fellowship Hall 11:00am Worship/ Nursery (to age 4) 12:00pm Round Table Pancake Breakfast 2:00pm Lay Servant Ministry 4:00pm Musical Practice 6:00pm Youth Group 6
The Music Box: How comforting it is to know that when we struggle that there are those who are keeping us in prayer. This morning s Chancel Choir anthem, Somebody s Prayin, presented at 11:00am worship hour reminds, us that when life gets dark and we face struggles ahead, there are mighty hand guiding us and protecting us from those things we cannot see. Lord I believe, somebody s watchin over me! The Flowers on the Chancel are: For the memorial service of Thomas Richard Halsey In loving memory of Alene Halsey and Dick Schaffner given by Carol Schaffner and her family. To the glory of God in honor of Frank Duesing s 95th birthday on February 28 and Frank and Helen s 73rd wedding anniversary today, given by their children: Julie & David Duesing and Lynda & Danny Coffman. Flowers are delivered by Lytle & Grace Miller members of the Round Table. Worship Ahead: March 3, 2019 Last Sunday after Epiphany/ Transfiguration Sunday/Camp Sunday Dana Hunt, Director of Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Center will be the morning speaker. Main Church Number 787-6460 Staff Extension Numbers Office Hours: Mon. Thurs. 8:00am 5:00pm Friday 8:00am 12:00pm Dr. Eric Beck, Senior Pastor x 106 ebeck@firstumcjackson.org Rev. Mary Loring, Pastor of Discipleship x101 mloring@firstumcjackson.org Timothy Meunier, Director of Music Ministries x103 tmeunier@firstumcjackson.org Dawn Doerr, Administrative Manager x107 ddoerr@firstumcjackson.org Jim Oldenburg, Head Custodian x110 Teresa Oldenburg, Treasurer x105 toldenburg@firstumcjackson.org Paul Webster, Missionary to Zambia pwebster@wisconsinumc.org 7