February 4, 2018 5 th Sunday After The Epiphany FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Place to Trust A Place to Become Church in the Heart of Princeton 100 Center Street (PO Box 304), Princeton, WV 24740 fumcprinceton@gmail.com * www.princetonfumc.org * 304-425-2283
Welcome! Fill my cup, Lord, I lift it up, Lord. Come and quench this thirsting of my soul. Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more; fill my cup, fill it up, and make me whole. We are so glad you are here to worship the Lord with us today. Today, the flowers are placed on the altar to the glory and honor of God and in loving memory of Bernice and Clarence Taylor and Nancy Cassell by Vicki, Will, Taylor, and Betsy Horton. Celebration in Praise Denotes moments in worship where we invite you to stand as you are able. WELCOME, GLORY SIGHTINGS, AND COMMUNITY OF FAITH ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please register your attendance now by completing the Connect Card from your bulletin. Ushers will collect the cards during the last hymn.) PRELUDE TIME OF GREETING GATHERING TOGETHER IN WORSHIP Prelude on Salzburg CALL TO WORSHIP (Please read responsively the bolded words on the screen.) Majesty UMH, No.176 CONGREGATIONAL SONG Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH, No. 139 FIRST LESSON Isaiah 40:21-31 Pew Bible p.1120 MORNING PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD S PRAYER CONGREGATIONAL SONG Precious Lord, Take My Hand UMH, No. 474 (Children are invited to come for Children s Time during the 3 rd verse.) CHILDREN S TIME Brown Bag by Nora Williams SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Pew Bible p.1781 SPECIAL MUSIC We Believe Arr. Jay Rouse Choir Directed by Jordan Stadvec SERMON LESSON Mark 1:29-39 Pew Bible p.1553 MESSAGE Ask Almost Anything - 2018 D Pastor Scott Sears OFFERTORY OFFERING RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH, No. 94
HOLY COMMUNION Please come to the Lord s Table as the ushers direct you. Come by the side aisles and return by the middle aisle. Lightly dip the piece of bread you receive into the chalice. After you receive you may kneel at the altar to pray or return to your seat. As we receive, we will sing the songs projected. Small communion sets will be available in the Sacristy (located on the left side of the Sanctuary) following the service for those who would like to extend the Table to one of our home-bound or other members who are unable to attend due to their life situation. UMH, pg.15 CONGREGATIONAL SONG Lord of the Dance UMH, No. 261 BENEDICTION Pastor Scott Sears POSTLUDE You Shall Go Out with Joy Arr. Geoffrey Andrews Worship has ended. Go now, and make disciples. Serving in Worship Today Pastor: Scott Sears Worship Leader: Sherrie Price Director of Music Ministries & Organist/Pianist: Jordan Stadvec Ushers: Edward Austin (Captain), Bob Ballard, Tom Bay, Ted Gillespie, Chris Knight, Danny McNamara, Mike Quesenberry Audiovisual Team: Larry Cook, Rick Dooley, Randy Lester, Isaac Mick, Stan Tucker, Jeremy Wenisch Pre-School Church: Barbara Ballard Worship Nursery: Sabrina Mick Sunday School Nursery: Becky Helmick Keeper of the Pews: Pam Stafford Altar Stewards: Ginger Craft and Pam Stafford Restrooms are located just outside the front right door of the sanctuary. For safety reasons, please escort children to the restroom. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Children s worship activity bags are located on the tables in the rear of the Sanctuary. Ages 3-6 bags are on left. Ages 7-12 bags are on the right. During worship, we also staff the following ministries for children: Nursery for children up to age 3. Find the nursery by going through the door at the front right of the sanctuary and turning left in the hallway. Pagers are available. Pre-School Church for ages 3 through Kindergarten. Find pre-school church by going through the door at the front right of the sanctuary, go up the stairs to second floor. Pre-School rooms are on the right.
Prayer List If you would like for a name to appear in this prayer list, please contact the church office [304.425.2283 or fumcprinceton@gmail.com] with the information. After four (4) weeks, requests will be removed unless the church office is notified. Church Family Jean and Jerry Bailes Betty Musick Feeding Hungry Children Project Doris Bradley Skip Owen Intentional Discipleship System Group Ken & Betty Branch Faye Pullins Thread Loving Crafters Bus Brown Naomi Raines Rev. Randy and Mrs. Rhonda Adkins Edie Carr Gail Rector Mary and Jerry Noel Jean Cline Lucille Reynolds Celia Parker (sister of Ellen Knight) Shelley Cline Malik Seye Myrna Whisman (friend of Ramona Stanley) Betty Costello Sandy Veneri Suzy & Buddy Fry Robert Vest Margaret Horton Teri Vest Ramonia Kessinger Jan & Bill Wilson David Knight Sandy Veneri Neil Lohr Robert Vest Lela McCormick State/Nation President Donald J. Trump Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball Government Officers Southern District Superintendent Joe Kenaston Military Personnel World Christian Believers in Bangladesh Members of the General Conference Commission on A Way Forward Dr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Florence Mefor Mutambara Mission Hospital
What s Happening In the Life of the Church The Week of February 4, 2018 First United Methodist Church 100 Center Street (PO Box 304) Princeton, WV 24740 304.425.2283 www.princetonfumc.org fumcprinceton@gmail.com The Coming Week Today, February 4 4-5:30 pm: Youth Bible Study, 3 rd Floor 5pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Etta Belcher Room Monday, February 5 2:50pm: Children s Choir Chime Practice Tuesday, February 6 12 pm: Bulletin Information Due Wednesday, February 7 6pm: Adult Bible Study, Schell Hall 6pm: Children s Fellowship Time, Education Wing 6:30pm: Youth Bible Study, 3 rd Floor 7pm: Children s Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room Thursday, February 8 5:30: TLC, FMC Room 2 7pm: Choir Practice, Choir Room Friday, February 9 7am: Men s Prayer Breakfast, Schell Hall 10am: TLC, FMC Room 2 Saturday, February 10 10am-4pm: Upward Basketball Games, Gym Sunday, February 11 9:30am: Jumpstart, Gym 9:30am: Sunday School for All Ages 10:50am: Morning Worship, Sanctuary 4-5:30pm: Youth Bible Study, 3 rd Floor 5:30pm: Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Etta Belcher Room Church in the Heart of Princeton By the Numbers 146 attended our January 28 th service. 19 streamed our morning service online. $50 was given to help with local utilities this past week. 113 children were fed this weekend. Thanks be to God! Sunday Morning Worship service is streamed online at princetonfumc.org. Our service is also broadcast live on STAR 95 (95.9 FM). If you listen or stream from home, you can find digital bulletins on the Media page. Questions? Call the church at 304.425.2283 with questions about our church or activities. You can also find up-to-date information on the FUMC website and Facebook page. www.princetonfumc.org https://www.facebook.com/fumcprinceton wv
Special Guest Preacher On Sunday, February 11, the WV Annual Conference Director of Youth and Outdoor Ministries, Rev. Shea James will be with us at First UMC, Princeton, to bring the morning message. Pastor Scott hopes and prays that we will have a great turnout (and great weather) for this guest preacher from our Annual Conference. February 14, 2018 at 6:30 PM We will begin the season of Lent with an Ash Wednesday service. Worship will include the Imposition of Ashes where the pastor places ashes in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of those who so desire to receive it. This mark is a reminder to the person wearing it that we are people of the Cross, thus we understand that God will make something new of our lives. Please Note: The Handbell Choir will practice at 5pm tonight. Mother s Day Musical The children s CFT program concludes on March 14th with their Show Off night. Beginning March 21st, the children will continue to utilize Wednesday Night / Church Night to prepare for upcoming worship music and our Mother s Day program. Some of those rehearsals may not be for the entire choir but rather for smaller groups to work on solos, blocking, and lines. Schedule will be forthcoming. For further info, please contact Sherrie Price. If you are interested in attending the Shipwrecked Group VBS Funshop training to be held here on Sat., April 21st, from 9:00-12:30 PM, please indicate so on today's Connect Card. This training prepares us for a great VBS week! The church will cover the expense of $15 if you sign up by April 7th. Please only register if you are certain you will attend. Registration increases to $40 after April 7th. Questions? Call or text Barb at 304-920-8186. VBS Week: July 15th - 19th (Sun-Th) 6:00-8:30 PM