The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22: 1-14 March 8, 2015 3rd Sunday in Lent
Traditional Worship 8:15 am Asbury Hall (Downstairs) PRELUDE WELCOME Rev. Parker Benson We are glad you are here this morning! Please fill out the registration pad and pass it down the aisle. When it gets to the end, please pass it back to the inside aisle, leaving it open, so we might learn each others names. SCRIPTURE READING/CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 45:6-7 INVOCATION *HYMN No. 158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 881 *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 Glory Be to the Father *PASSING OF THE PEACE GREETING AND GOOD NEWS HYMN No. 369 PASTORAL PRAYER Blessed Assurance Rev. Nance THE LORD S PRAYER OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY No. 95 ANTHEM Whiter Than Snow by William G. Fischer Morning Glory Chorus SERMON Parable of the Wedding Banquet Rev. Nance Matthew 22:1-14 *HYMN (see insert) *BENEDICTION The Invitation Rev. Nance *Those who are able please stand
Traditional Worship 10:30 am Sanctuary (Upstairs) PRELUDE Tranquility by Charles Talmadge WELCOME Rev. Parker Benson We are glad you are here this morning! Please fill out the registration pad and pass it down the aisle. CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Woke Up This Morning Give Me Oil I Belong to God Robertson Primary Praise Singers arr. by L. Page and J. Shafferman traditional arr. by C. Barny SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AND RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS p.40 CHORAL RESPONSE Blest Be the Tie That Binds Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD S PRAYER RECEIVING OF THE OFFERING OFFERTORY He Touched Me arr. by Bill Ingram Evensong Handbells *DOXOLOGY No. 95 CHILDREN S TIME & KIDS OWN WORSHIP Nance Rev. Catherine SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 22:1-14 ANTHEM Arise and Come to Jesus by Patti Drennan Chancel Choir w/ Mary Abbott, flute SERMON Parable of the Wedding Banquet Rev. Nance *HYMN (see insert) The Invitation *BENEDICTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE God Be With You Till We Meet Again Chancel Choir *POSTLUDE Processional by Charles Talmadge *Those who are able please stand
Contemporary Worship 10:30 in Asbury Hall (Lower Level) WELCOME MUSIC Like An Avalanche The Band WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Chris Lee OPENING PRAYER GREETING/PASSING THE PEACE Chris Lee WORSHIP IN SONG ATTENDANCE REGISTRIES PASTORAL PRAYER Generous King How Can It Be Follow You The Band Rev. Sarah Slack OFFERING I Stand Before Almighty God The Band SERMON Parable of the Wedding Banquet Rev. Slack Matthew 22:1-14 RESPONSE SONG I Am Set Free The Band BENEDICTION MUSIC Rev. Slack The Band *Those who are able please stand Dinner & Worship Wednesday nights 6:00 pm - Dinner 7:00 -Worship 8:10 - Open share groups Thursdays at 5:00 pm Asbury Hall KIDS OWN WORSHIP During 10:30 Worship (Ages 3 through 3rd grade) Children can be picked up in the following rooms: Preschool/room 104 K-3rd grade/room 116
Children and Youth Safe Sanctuary Training Today at 11:45 am Wesley Hall Today 5:00 pm - Confirmation Class 6:00 pm - Youth, 152 Wednesday, March 11th 7:00 pm Dude s Study,Taco Bell Happening at Thursday, March 12th 6:00 pm Youth Ladies Study, Panera Meetings & Small groups Today 4:00 pm Financial Peace,214 4:00 pm Legacy Journey, 215 4:00 pm Outreach, Wesley Hall Tuesday, March 10th 6:00 pm Devoted Fitness, 7:00 pm Pickleball, Asbury Wednesday, March 11th 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Covenant Bible Study,214 Thursday, March 12th 7:00 pm Trustees, 214 Saturday, March 14th 9:00 am Pickleball, Asbury Men s Bible Study Christianity s Family Tree/Adam Hamilton Music Ministry Today 7:35 am Morning Glory Chorus, 249 4:30 pm Celebration Bells,254 4:30 pm Jubilant Ringers,252 5:10 pm Celebration Singers,249 5:15 pm Evensong Handbells,252 The Hunt for Easter A scavenger hunt with a purpose Saturday, March 28th Traditional hunt for children 1st grade and under at 11:00 am Lunch at 11:45 Scavenger Hunt at 12:15 (bring your Bible and parent/guardian) Sign ups requested (see info below) Monday, March 9th 3:30 pm Primary Praise Singers (K-1st) Merrymakers (2nd/3rd) Joy Singers (4th 6th) Wednesday, March 11th 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, March 12th 9:45 am Asagao Handbells Trip to Bush Brothers Plant & Visitor s Center This Thursday, March 12th Leaving at 9:00 am Transportation and tour are free, just bring money for the gift shop and lunch. (Sign up info below) For a full calendar of events or to register for an event visit: www.1stchurch.org or call 865-982-1273
Next Sunday! Save the date! July 5th Celebration of 1st UMC s 150th birthday! Maryville Greenbelt Amphitheater Music: Terry D. Wilson - Director Susan Daves - Assistant Director Pianists/Organists: Dwain Pesterfield Mary Ann Dunn Youth Ministries: Nathan Irwin Director Nathan Children s Ministries: Denise Johns - Director Carmen Faircloth Asst. Director Greeters: 8:15 Traditional Bookie Reynolds Brian & Beth Cook 10:30 Traditional Bud & Jeane Waters Larry Ladd 10:30 Contemporary Gerry & Jane Sanders Acolytes: (10:30) Elizabeth Giffin Sophia Shepherd Flowers: The flowers on the altar are in honor of Jim & Rita Warner s 46th wedding anniversary. Notes: Wednesday, March 25th @ Noon in Wesley Hall J.O.Y. Fellowship Lunch & Program Topic: Medicine interactions Lunch is $5 Register online or call 982-1273 Online, all the time at: www.1stchurch.org Online giving