SERVICE OF WORSHIP The Second Sunday in Lent February 25, 2018 11:00 a.m. United in the Spirit, First United Methodist Church of Belmont exists to be more like Jesus Christ for our community and beyond REV. GEORGE RAGSDALE, PASTOR 807 South Point Road // Belmont, NC 28012 P: 704-825-2106 // F: 704-825-2176 www.fumcbelmont.org
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAISE AND PRAYER PRELUDE Meditation on Beautiful Savior arr. Cathy Moklebust *CALL TO WORSHIP Based on Psalm 119 How beautiful is the word of the Lord! How wise are God s commandments! Through the Lord s precepts, we gain understanding. Through God s wisdom, we find truth. The Lord is our God; we are God s people. God s word lives within us, for it is written on our hearts. Living Word, Great Teacher, lead us in the way of your cross. Amen. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN (No. 116) Kristen Surratt The God of Abraham Praise *OPENING PRAYER O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. PROCLAMATION OF GOD S WORD HYMN OF PREPARATION Speak, O Lord Speak O Lord as we come to You To receive the food of Your holy word Take Your truth plant it deep in us Shape and fashion us in Your likeness That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith Speak O Lord and fulfill in us All Your purposes for Your glory Teach us Lord full obedience Holy reverence true humility Test our thoughts and our attitudes In the radiance of Your purity Cause our faith to rise Getty/Townend
Cause our eyes to see Your majestic love and authority Words of power that can never fail Let their truth prevail over unbelief Speak O Lord and renew our minds Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us Truths unchanged from the dawn of time That will echo down through eternity And by grace we'll stand on Your promises And by faith we'll walk as You walk with us Speak O Lord till Your church is built And the earth is filled with Your glory *GOSPEL LESSON (NT Pg. 43) Mark 8: 27-38 This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON Doug Moody Rev. George Ragsdale RESPONSE TO GOD S WORD CHORAL ANTHEM "Order My Steps" Order my steps in Your word dear Lord, lead me, guide me everyday, send Your anointing, Father I pray; order my steps in Your Word, please, order my steps in Your Word. Humbly, I ask Thee, teach me Your will, while You are working, help me be still, Satan is busy, God is real! Order my steps in Your Word, please, order my steps in Your Word. I want to walk worthy, my calling to fulfill. Please order my steps, Lord, and I'll do Your blessed will. The world is ever changing, but You are still the same. If You order my steps, I'll praise Your name. Glenn Burleigh
Order my steps in Your Word. Order my tongue in Your Word; Guide my feet in Your Word, Wash my heart in Your Word. Show me how to walk in Your Word, Show me how to talk in Your Word. When I need a brand new song to sing, show me how to let Your praises ring, in your Word. Please order my steps in Your Word, please order my steps in Your Word. Please order my steps in Your Word. PRAYER OF INTERCESSION After each petition we enter into the prayer together with these words: Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory *Act of Praise Lead, Kindly Light Robert J. Powell Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication The Lord s Prayer (Hymnal Pg. 895) GOING FORTH AS WITNESSES TO THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *HYMN OF COMMITMENT (No. 415) *POSTLUDE Take Up Thy Cross Postlude *Those who are able please stand. Leon Boellmann
WELCOME! We re glad you chose to worship with us this morning. We invite you to check out the opportunities we have for children, youth and adults of all ages and stages of life. We offer ministries and a community of faith that will help challenge and encourage you as together we seek to grow as faithful followers of Jesus Christ, serving God and our neighbor in all that we do. VISITORS: Stop by our welcome table in the narthex as you leave today to receive a small gift and more information about our church. We would love to know more about you, so please sign the attendance pad as it is passed down your pew and share your contact information so that we can be in touch with you. PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR: Are you interested in learning more about FUMC Belmont? Guests and newcomers who would like to know more about our church are invited to join Pastor George and other members of our staff and congregation for an informal pizza luncheon following our 11:00 a.m. service this morning in Carpenter Hall. EGG CARTON COLLECTION Meet in the Middle MEET IN THE MIDDLE CONTINUES Our weekly Wednesday fellowship meals continue on Wednesday through March 28. These casual meals offer delicious food, conversation and fellowship. Drop in for as little or as long as you can! The cost for dinner is $5/person, and no reservations are required. This week s menu is Shepherd s pie. The Children s Council is collecting dozen count egg cartons for a Walk with Jesus craft. We need to collect 100+!! by March 20th. There is a box in the narthex labeled Egg Carton Donation for Walk with Jesus." Please place donations in this box. Walk with Jesus will be on March 24th at 10am. For more information visit: www.fumcbelmont.org/lent. PRAYERS FOR OUR YOUTH Please be in prayer March 2-4 when 22 of our participants in Youth Ministry travel to retreat at Camp Tekoa in Hendersonville. Pray for save travels and that the presence of the Lord will be evident in their time of worship, study, recreation and fellowship.
Youth Happenings youth programs schedule: Sunday 5:30-6 Youth Choir 6-8:00 Youth Group Wednesday 7-8:00 Active Bible study in the Youth House "Join us for a special study during lent."
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, February 25 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. Knitting Group 5:30 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Monday, February 26 6:30 p.m. Disciple Bible Study Tuesday, February 27 2:45 p.m. Take Two After School Program Wednesday, February 28 5:30 p.m. Meet In The Middle Dinner 6:00 p.m. Adult Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Service of Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. Experience Grace Workshop 7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 1 1:00 p.m. Small-Group Study 7:00 p.m. Outreach Committee Friday, March 2-4 Youth at Camp Tekoa Sunday, March 4 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Worship United Methodist Men Meeting Breakfast Sunday School Worship Knitting Group Youth Choir Rehearsal Youth Group GREETERS: Merle Costner, Linda Piltch, Bill McLean USHERS: Steve Barnette, John Kalmbach, Mike Shrauder, Tommy Redmond ALTAR: Worship Committee CRUCIFER: Ethan Thagard BIBLE BEARER: Katie Fangman ACOLYTE: Summer Kelso TELLERS: Bill Fangman, Shanda Fangman, Beverly LaBoone, Carol Hudson
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Cheryl Fleming Alan Austin and Family (Jessica Durham) Young Missionary Cohort 2017-2019 (Lily Sloan) Steve and Susie Matulis Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims Those who are getting the flu and colds (Madison Pruden) Sarah Giang and family Frances Soule (Cheryl Sutton s mother, struggling with memory issues) Anne Haxton, recovering from bronchitis and cancer treatment (Dottie Moore s mother) Mary Beth Moore, shoulder surgery (Dottie Moore s daughter) Johnathan Marr and family on the death of his grandmother, Ora Mae Marr Linda and Jerry Hunt, both hospitalized (Calvin Harris s sister and brother-in-law) Family and friends of Judy Miles, friend of Melanie Lowrance, who passed away Tim - (brother-in-law if Linda England) Ed Piltch and family as he begins treatment for cancer (Linda Piltch s husband) Greg Stanford, DW and family upon the death of Treasure McKinney, Greg s aunt Lindsay Bondurant Tomson family on the death of Kathleen Tomson (friends of David Bashant) Beulah Mullinax upon the death of her sister Carolyn Hux Shirley Brown and family (Amanda Beaty) Tommy Seagle - recovering from pneumonia and flu Carolyn Bailey (Kara Deal) Gina Hannah - lung cancer (Mary Haines sister-in-law) Cruz Ferrer (the Shrauder s) Amanda Beaty and family upon the death of her uncle, Kenn Brown Janice Pennington and family on the death of her mother, Carolyn Harris Dean Floyd having surgery (father of Gale Collins Debra Pettus and family on the death of her mother, Mildred Wolfington If you have an emergency or have a confidential prayer request, please contact George at the church office (704-825-2106) or his cell (704-249-0645). The names above will remain on the prayer list for one month unless otherwise notified.