Welcome to WESLEY MEMORIAL A UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION Our purpose is to make and sustain spiritually healthy followers of Jesus Christ who live in ways that transform the world. Sunday - June 9, 2013 Third Sunday After Pentecost Traditional Worship in the Chapel 8:30 am Contemporary Worship in the Fellowship Hall 8:45 am & 9:45 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 am 1225 Chestnut Drive High Point, North Carolina 27262 336.884.2204 www.wesleymemorial.org
The Worship of God Chapel June 9, 2013 8:30 am Opening Voluntary Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee... Robert A. Hobby Welcome and Announcements Call To Worship Come, let us praise the God of new life. Let us sing and shout for joy. Let us worship the One who is with us forever. Thanks be to God for all God s blessings. Hymn No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing...nettleton Affirmation of Faith No. 881 Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance notebooks during the announcements. If you are a guest, please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Opening Prayer Scripture Lesson Luke 7:11-17 Sermon Nothing But Grace Dr. Al Ward Hymn No. 363 (verse 1) And Can It Be that I Should Gain...sagina Pastoral Prayer Lord s Prayer Sharing Our Faith: Emmaus Community Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Grace Greater than Our Sin... Daniel B. Towner Doxology No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! lasst uns erfreuen Prayer of Thanksgiving Hymn No. 121 There s a Wideness in God s Mercy...wellesley
Benediction Closing Voluntary Leaning On the Everlasting Arms...Michael Burkhardt Please stand as you are able. Service Notes The Call To Worship is excerpted from MinistryMatters.com. Our service of worship has ended. Our worship through service begins. Worship Leaders: Al Ward, Senior Pastor; Kathy Barba Pierce, Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Spiritual Formation; Frank Pifferetti, Organist.
Horizon Worship The Gathering 8:45 am June 9, 2013 The Beginning 9:45 am Gathering Music Mighty to Save Hillsong To Deserve Jonathan Stockstill Welcome and Announcements Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please sign the attendance notebooks that the ushers pass out during the announcements. If you are a guest, we ask that you please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Prayer Concerns and Prayer Sharing Our Faith: Emmaus Community Offering Who am I Casting Crowns Scripture Luke 7:11-17 Message Nothing But Grace Al Ward Time of Reflection Amazing Grace John Newton Closing Worship Leaders: Al Ward, Senior Pastor; Russ Pierce, Executive Pastor; Keith Byrd, Director of Contemporary Music; The Horizon Praise Team. Horizon Horizon Worship Services include The Gathering at 8:45 am and The Beginning at 9:45 am on Sunday mornings. Both services meet in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!
The Worship of God Sanctuary June 9, 2013 11 am Opening Voluntary Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee...Robert A. Hobby Welcome and Announcements Introit Sing, Hallelujah, Praise the Lord...bechler Chancel Choir Sing hallelujah, praise the Lord! Sing with a cheerful voice; Exalt our God with one accord, And in His Name rejoice. Ne er cease to sing, O ransomed host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Until in realms of endless light Your praises shall unite. Please stand as you are able. Call To Worship Come, let us praise the God of new life. Let us sing and shout for joy. Let us worship the One who is with us forever. Thanks be to God for all God s blessings. Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance notebooks during the announcements. If you are a guest, please leave your contact information and a pastor will contact you this week with more information about our church. Opening Prayer Processional Hymn No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing... nettleton Please be seated. Laity Service Recognitions Children s Moments Anthem Sing to the Lord a New Song... Sam Batt Owens Chancel Choir Sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Sing to the Lord a new song, let all the earth sing his praise. With his right hand and with his holy arm has he won for himself the victory. With trumpet and the sound of the horn, shout with joy, shout with joy, before the King our God. Shout with joy to the Lord all you lands, lift up your voice, rejoice and sing. Sing to the Lord with harp, with harp and voice of song. Prayer Lord s Prayer Sharing Our Faith: Emmaus Community Giving Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem Brother James s Air... arr. Gordon Jacob Chancel Choir The Lord s my Shepherd, I ll not want, He makes me down to lie in pastures green, He leadeth me The quiet waters by. He leadeth me The quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore
again And me to walk doth make Within the Paths of Blessedness, E en for His own Name s sake. Yea, though I pass thro shadowed vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For Thou art with me, And Thy Rod and Staff me comfort still. My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head with oil Thou dost anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my days Will surely follow me; And in my Father s heart always My dwelling place shall be. And in my heart forevermore Thy dwelling place shall be. Please stand as you are able. Doxology No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow...lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of Thanksgiving Hymn No. 363 (verse 1) And Can It Be that I Should Gain... sagina Please be seated. Scripture Lesson Luke 7:11-17 Sermon Nothing But Grace Dr. Al Ward Please stand as you are able. Hymn No. 121 There s a Wideness in God s Mercy...wellesley Benediction and Choral Response Blessing...John Horman Chancel Choir May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Chimes of the Trinity Service Notes: The Call to Worship is excerpted from MinistryMatters.com. Texts are reproduced within this document by permission under OneLicense.net A721606. Closing Voluntary Leaning On the Everlasting Arms...Michael Burkhardt Our service of worship has ended. Our worship through service begins. Worship Leaders: Al Ward, Senior Pastor; Kathy Barba Pierce, Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Spiritual Formation; Michael Dougherty, Director of Music and the Arts; Debbie Foust, Director of Children and Family Ministry; Frank Pifferetti, Organist; Gary Yates, Sound Engineer; Claire Council, Crucifer; Samantha Mickey and Georgia Howell, Acolytes. Ushers for the month of June: Norman Andrews, Allen Johnson, Hal Johnson, Tim Lassiter, Dave McCoy, Debbie Novak, Pete Thompson, Greeters: Bill Bradner, Brian Bunch, Jerry Tucker, Kay Tucker.
Our Sympathy to ~ The family of Irma Price who died on June 3. Her life will be celebrated on Monday, June 10 at 11 am in the Sanctuary. Acknowledgements ~ The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Brian and Meredith Thomas on June 8, 2013. Thanks & Praises ~... to Harriet Mattes for hosting the Chancel Choir end of year picnic.... to Patty McLarty for serving as the Chancel Choir librarian.... to Dottie O Connor for coordinating Acolytes on Sunday morning and for caring for the paraments in the Sanctuary and Chapel.... to members of the The Chancel Bells for performing for the residents of Pennybyrn at Maryfield on May 28. Ways to CONNECT PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry has made and delivered over 1,000 shawls, blankets, sweaters and other items! You are invited to join this wonderful group on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm in the Arts & Crafts Room. Contact Laura McFalls, 882-1054 or Lee Huff, 887-9165. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED A STEPHEN MINISTER? Stephen Ministers provide confidential, Christ-centered care and support to people experiencing grief, divorce, illness, job loss, loneliness, disability, relocation, and other life difficulties. If you or a loved one could use a caring, confidential friend, consider requesting a Stephen Minister who will listen, pray, care, love and support you. Contact Mike Flack at 312-3559. Ways to GROW SuNdAy ScHooL SPEcIAL SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ELEMENTARY AGE KIDS We will have two age groups for Summer Sunday School: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade and 3rd - 5th Grade. The two groups will rotate through various activities and stations while exploring favorite Bible stories in a different way. Preschool aged children will continue in their regular Sunday School classes for the summer. Young Adults Young Adult Bible Study and fellowship This summer WMUMC will host a time of study for young adults on Tuesday nights at 8 pm at DeBeen Coffee House. Young adults starting with graduating high school seniors and on up are invited to join us! With great coffee, delicious snacks, desserts and quality Biblical conversation, how can you go wrong? Bring a friend and join us! JOINT ADULT Sunday School OPPORtunity Come and join us for a special class that will meet during the months of June and August as we learn more about the Ten Commandments. This special class will be meeting in D208 in the adult wing. We have some very special teachers. Come and learn and grow! An Epic Adventure Awaits... Monday, July 15 Thursday, July 18 9:00 am - 12:30 pm At Kingdom Rock, kids will participate in memorable Bible-learning activities and learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Kingdom Rock is for children ages 3 years old 5th Grade (child must be 4 by August 15, 2013). Child care will be provided for those volunteering. Online Registration (for participants and volunteers): https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/wesleymemorial You may also connect to the link on the church website or return registration forms to the display boxes on the elementary and preschool children s halls. For more info contact: Debbie Foust at 812-4804 or dfoust@wesleymemorial.org.
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL WEEKEND - SAVE THE DATE The Spiritual Renewal Weekend is coming up September 6, 7 & 8 with special speaker/author, Fil Anderson. Let s learn to push the pause button and live our lives with God rather than for God. For more information, contact Kathy Barba Pierce at 812-4815 or kathybp@wesleymemorial.org. Ways to SERVE help feed children at fairview this summer Our Supplemental Backpack Program is kicking into high gear for the summer providing backpacks for 3 day weekends. The Brand X Classroom will be Backpack Packing Central. Packers will meet Tuesdays at 10 am to prepare backpacks for deliveries on Wednesdays at 10 am. Contact Logan Greene (logan.greene95@gmail.com), Ivey Orr (iveyorr1@gmail.com) or Margot Pritchett (margotpritchett@yahoo.com) to volunteer. Middle School Mission Trip - August 3-5 For the first time, Wesley Memorial Student Ministries is offering a middle school mission trip in the Charlotte area. This weekend is perfect for middle school youth to get a great taste of true mission work in a safe environment. Cost for this mission opportunity is $100 and includes accommodation, travel, and on-site meals. This cost does not include: food during travel and spending money. Registration is available online. For more information, contact Adam Vernon at 812-4812 or avernon@wesleymemorial.org. Ways to GIVE LOVE OFFERING to honor RICHARD HOWLE On Sunday, June 30 during the 11 am service, we will express our appreciation to Richard Howle for his nine years of service to Wesley Memorial as Minister of Congregational Care. We will present Richard and Elizabeth with a love offering. If you would like to contribute to the Howle Love Offering, you may send a check made to Wesley Memorial and marked Howle Love Offering or give online. Also, please join us for a reception in their honor immediately following the service. ONLINE GIVING Available 24/7 Online giving is available 24/7 at www.wesleymemorial.org Click the link on the left side bar. (First-time users: look for, Need a log-in? under the blue box. You Can Help make a difference! Please continue to pray for those affected by the storms and tornadoes in Oklahoma. As United Methodist s we can respond through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). Donate directly to UMCOR by calling 1-888- 252-6174 and mention #901670 or online through their secure giving website www.umcor.org Celebrate SPECIAL FATHER S DAY BULLETIN Student Ministries is offering an opportunity to honor dad in a Special Father s Day Bulletin... just like we honored our mothers in May. The cost will be the same, $2 for each wish. This is a great time to honor your father, grandfather, scout leader or other special men in your life. You can do as many as you like. Enclosed in this bulletin is an envelope for you to fill out, put your money in and place in the offering plate or turn in at the Front Desk anytime from now until June 10 to be included in the Father s Day Bulletin on Sunday, June 16. For more info contact Melissa Coley at mcoley@wesleymemorial.org or 812-4806.
Calendar - June 9, 2013 - June 16, 2013 Sunday, June 9, 2013 Sunday School, 9:45 am Monday, June 10, 2013 Staff Parish Meeting, 5:00 pm, Conf. Rm. #3 Stephen Ministry Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conf. Rm. #2 Young Adult Bible Study, 8:00 pm, DeBeen Coffee Welcome Visitors! Thank you so much for joining us today in worship. If this is your first time worshiping with us, please help yourself to a blue Wesley Memorial reusable tote bag as our gift to you. Inside you will find information about our church. We hope you will return to worship with us again soon! Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Fairview School Backpack Packing, 10:00 am, Brand X Classroom Wesley 100 Cooking for Children s Home, 2:00 pm, Kitchen Church Council Meeting, 5:30 pm, Conf. Rm. #3 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:30 pm, 6th Grade/A&C Room Saturday, June 15, 2013 Praise Team Rehearsal, 8:00 am, Fellowship Hall Wesley 100 Breakfast, 8:00am, Dining Hall Sunday, June 16, 2013 Sunday School, 9:45 am CONNECT GROW SERVE Our Clergy and Ministry Staff: Dr. Al Ward, Senior Pastor 812-4808; award@wesleymemorial.org Rev. Russ Pierce, Executive Pastor 812-4800; rpierce@wesleymemorial.org Rev. Kathy Barba Pierce, Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Spiritual Formation 812-4815; kathybp@wesleymemorial.org Rev. Richard Howle, Pastor for Congregational Care 812-4809; owley5@aol.com Our faithfulness in attendance June 2, 2013 All Worship Services: 480 (2013 Goal 505) Dr. Michael Dougherty, Director of Music & the Arts 812-4816; mdougherty@wesleymemorial.org Debbie Foust, Director of Children & Family Ministry 812-4804; dfoust@wesleymemorial.org Adam Vernon, Director of Student Ministries 812-4812; avernon@wesleymemorial.org Congregation In the event of an emergency, you simply need to call the main number, 884-2204. You will then choose option 1. It is available 24/7 and will connect you with a pastor.