THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT February 28, 2016
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 Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. 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. LENT We are now in the season of Lent. The Lenten season began on Ash Wednesday (February 10th) and lasts until Easter Sunday. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement, and self-denial. Let us practice these things and make a deeper connection with God as we observe a holy Lent. TORNADO RELIEF It s been a difficult month for Escambia County. In the span of only weeks, two severe weather patterns wreaked havoc in our community. Here are some things our First Church congregation can do to help. 1) Pray for those impacted by the severe weather. 2) Make a monetary donation to help with relief. You can mark your donations as tornado relief and place them in the offering plates this morning. 3) Participate in the Great Day of Service. 4) If you brought any non-perishable food items, you can leave them at the Great Day of Service sign-up tables. 5) Contact the United Way of Escambia County for more ways to help. NURSERY and 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. FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of George Olliff by his family. THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00: ACOLYTES Lauren Wheelis, Ally Blankenship & Will Blankenship; USHERS Parker Chaudron, Watson Aldridge, Ron Anderson, Sam Morrissette & Charles Rehwinkle; COMMUNION STEWARD Vicki Adcox; GREETERS Walter Pierce, & Jean/Gary Jacobson. 9:30: USHERS Jamie Covan, Jeff Cagle & Jake Odom; COMMUNION STEWARD Terri Covan; GREETERS Mecy/John Wimberly; COMMUNION SERVERS Brenda Carraway & Bill Turner. 11:00: ACOLYTES Oliver Norris, Anton Norris & Will Partington; USHERS Gary Lovelace, Dan DuBose, John Fitzgerald, Brent Hough, Carl Valletto & Tommy Van Matre; COMMUNION STEWARD Jane Moseley; GREETERS Isabel Fitzgerald, Russ Hamel, Joy Barrineau & Jackie Van Matre; COMMUNION SERVERS Jane Moseley, Randy Maygarden & Ros Duckworth. NEXT WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Dr. Wesley Wachob will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am worship services. The Rev. Scott Grantland will preach at ICON in Wesley Abbey. Next week s lectionary scripture: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.
ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. WELCOME *CHORUS Thou hast promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; thou hast mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse and power to free. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! We will early turn to thee. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! We will early turn to thee. PRELUDE Pastorale on Holy Manna Rick Branch, organ Gordon Young *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP Because the steadfast love of God is better than life, Our lips shall praise the Lord. Let us bless the Lord as long as we live; We lift our hands and call upon God's Name. *HYMN No. 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah *COLLECT 8:00 Rev. Scott Grantland 11:00 Rev. Ken Autrey Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. PSALTER (Psalm 63:1-8) No. 788 8:00 Beth Brown, Lay Reader 11:00 Will Fairchild, Confirmation Reader *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 MISSION MINUTE Suit Yourself Ministry ANTHEM 8:00 Sanctuary Choir The First Song of Isaiah Jack Noble White When cued, please join in singing this refrain: Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust in Him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and He will be my savior. 11:00 Libby K. Hargrave, solo Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley arr. L.K. Hargrave 11:00 HYMN Jesus Loves Me (stanza 1) No. 191 11:00 CHILDREN S SERMON
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. *GOSPEL LESSON Luke 13:1-9 SERMON PASTORAL PRAYER 8:00 Dr. Wesley H. Wachob 11:00 Rev. Scott Grantland CONFESSION, PARDON, AND 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 8:00 Sanctuary Choir He Is Here in the Breaking of Bread Lloyd Larson 11:00 Heidi Branch, flute; Rick Branch, piano As the Deer arr. Joel Raney *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. 375 There Is a Balm in Gilead 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. 438 Forth In Thy Name, O Lord *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Duke Street *Please Stand arr. Michael Burkhardt LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: Isaiah 55:1-9 A prophetic song in which God promises mercy, pardon, and abundant provision to those who repent and trust in God. Psalm: 63:1-8 A Psalm of trust. My soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you my soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, my mouth praises you with joyful lips. This psalm enables the congregation to sing and pray with deep physicality in response to the offer of abundant provision for all who will repent and trust in God. Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 The pattern of the baptized life is to be one of continual repentance, trusting that God will not test us beyond our strength. Gospel Lesson: Luke 13:1-9 Jesus uses the image of a fig tree to illustrate that the time for repentance is at hand.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Great Day of Service Registration Available Now The Great Day of Service is this Saturday, March 5th. This is a day where our First Church congregation comes together to serve in connection with our community on a number of projects. We have added Tornado Relief to the Great Day of Service and will be sending crews to help with the recovery. If you would like to be a part, please register today so that we can divide everyone into work teams. You can register at one of the sign-up tables in the church office and lobby of Wesley Abbey. 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. This week s class is Tour of First Church. Next week we restart the class cycle with Introduction to First Church. We 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. Wednesday Night Activities Join us Wednesdays from 5:00 6:00pm in The Wright Place for a time of food and fellowship. This week s menu will be Lasagna, French Bread, and Greek Salad. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online. After dinner, at 6:00pm, we will join together in the Main Sanctuary for a special Lenten service. Our guest speaker will be our District Superintendent, Dr. Tim Trent. We hope to see you on Wednesday night! Monday Night Lenten Study February 29 th Mondays during Lent we have a Lenten study that meets at 6:00pm in the Perry Home Parlor. The Monday Night Lenten Study is great for anyone who is interested in hearing the stories of Jesus with fresh ears by drawing insights from history, archaeology, and the geography of the Holy Land. Our material for the term is Adam Hamilton s book The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. The 6-week class is led by Ros Duckworth and hosted by the Monday Night Adult Bible Class. Join us at any time. Fourth Wednesday in Lent Service March 2 nd Join us on the fourth Wednesday in Lent at 6:00pm in the Main Sanctuary for a special Lenten service. Our guest speaker this week will be Dr. Tim Trent. Dr. Trent serves as District Superintendent of the Pensacola District. He is a graduate of Troy State University and received his seminary degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Connect with us as we continue our Lenten journey. Artist of the Month Our new Artist of the Month is Jacquelyn Gray Jackson. Her show titled Art Through My Eyes will be on display in our Art Space at The Wright Place through April 15th. Come by and check out these wonderful pieces. Easter Lily Orders You may honor, celebrate, or memorialize individuals or events by purchasing Easter Lilies for $12 each this Easter. Orders can be made using the envelopes located in the pews. Place the envelopes in the offering plate or turn them into the church office. FUMCPensacola #fumcpcola CONTACT US: 6 E. Wright St. Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 432-1434 www.fumcpensacola.com FOR PASTORAL EMERGENCIES CONTACT: Ken Autrey (850) 333-3073 or Ginger Raines (850) 259-3177 in addition to the church office.