To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. June 11, 2017 James A. Cason Senior Pastor Scott Harris Associate Pastor Worship Services: Sunday School: Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms: 8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM Annual Conference While many of you have worked hard this past week in Vacation Bible School, a few of us attended the South Georgia Annual Conference at Jekyll Island. Pastor Scott and Pastor Jimmy were our two clergy delegates while Martha Ray and John Ray served as our two lay delegates (John also served as our District Lay Leader and gave the Laity Address). Bill Hatcher and Charlene Black also represented our church. Among the highlights of the Annual Conference were: Pastor Scott and I were reappointed to this church - Scott for his third year (although he has served here for four years), and I am being reappointed for the 9th year. Our church was recognized for the largest number of professions of faith in the Northeast District - 43. We had the largest net gain in membership (64) of any church in the South Georgia Conference. We were in the Top Ten in Giving to Magnolia Manor in the Conference. We were first in the Northeast District in giving to the Methodist Children s Home ($18,074.75). We were the fourth highest in the South Georgia Conference in giving to Wesley Glen ($13,175). Pastor Jimmy serves as the Chair of the Conference Episcopacy Committee, Bill Hatcher as Leader of the South Georgia Delegation to General Conference and a member of the Extended Cabinet, John Ray serves as our District Lay Leader. Jimmy Cason, John Ray, Charlene Black, and Bill Mathis, Sr. serve on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. Janice Smith serves as the Northeast District Treasurer and as a member of the District Trustees. Bill Hatcher serves as Chair of the District Committee on Superintendency. ----Pastor Jimmy New Sermon Series - Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet This Sunday we begin a Sermon Series on the Old Testament Book of Jonah. Following is an outline of the schedule: June 11 - Jonah: Running Away From God June 18 - Jonah: Praying from the Belly of a Fish June 25 - Jonah: Grace for the Outsider July 2 - Stand-alone Sermon Services at 10AM and 11AM July 9 - Jonah: Refusing to Celebrate God s Generosity Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:30, 9:01 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason Jonah: Running Away from God - Jonah Chapter One 11:00AM REVIVE - Rev. Scott Harris Jonah: Running Away from God - Jonah Chapter One Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, June 4, 2017) Morning Worship: 453 Sunday School: 235 8:30AM: 55 9:01AM: 133 11:00AM: 197 Revive: 68 Offering Received: $30,414.10 Preserving God s House: $860.00 Special Offering: Altar/ACTS - $1,257.37
Our Church Family In Memoriam - Julia Kenan - June 5, 2017 Hospital: Prayer Concerns Carolyn Millican - Home from hospital Ongoing: Jimmy Hood, Khaki Herrington, Marshall Thigpen, Mary Karrh, John Karrh, Lloyd Jones, Diane Deloach, Jim Long, Amos Connell, John Gould, Ed Shannon, Dolly Shannon, Gladys Hacker, John Popps, Edith Jenkins, Susan Renfrow Statesboro First United Methodist Church Dr. Buddy Morgan Speaker at UMM Fish Fry The United Methodist Men are hosting a Family Fish Fry on Tuesday, June 13 at 7PM and all are welcome. Dr. Buddy Morgan will be the guest speaker. Come and enjoy fried fish, hushpuppies, coleslaw, grits, tea, dessert and fellowship! The Upper Room Daily Devotional Complimentary copies of the Upper Room daily devotional guide are available in the Gathering Area near the Church Office. Each day s reading is designed to share real-life examples of people trying to live faithfully, using the Bible as the basis for faithful living. July/August copies are available now. Volunteers for June 11, 2017 (Second Sunday of June) Prayer Warriors: Wayne & Suzan Laircey 8:30 Lay Liturgist: Joyce Bohler 8:30 Ushers: Steve Garner, Buck Ford 9:01 Ushers: Don Marsh, Nancy Marsh, Thad Riley 11:00 Lay Liturgist: John Ray 11:00 Ushers: Clark Collins, Chris Bishop, Jake Collins, Jim Davis, Michael Mallard, Dan Snipes, Brian Thomas, Bill Thompson, Robert Benson III (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges, Earl Dabbs Jr., Brad Shiels) Parking Lot Greeters: June Rushing Front Door Greeters: Janice Davis, Pam Campbell Meals on Wheels (June 13): Inman & Mary Sue Hodges
Youth Ministries News Youth Summer Schedule June 13: Middle School at Fun Zone For rising 7-9th Grade Meet at church by 5:30PM, pick up at 10:00PM Cost $20 June 15: High School at Star Castle For rising 9-12th Grade Meet at church by 5:30PM, pick up at 10:00PM Cost $15 June 19-24: Snowbird Summer Camp Meet at church on June 19 at 7:00AM July 6 - Video Scavenger Hunt For all students Meet at church by 5:30PM and bring your cell phone Dinner is provided July 17-20: Youth Week For rising 7-12th Grade Doors open at 7PM and event ends at 9PM Summer Bible Study Students will meet in Becca s office on Wednesdays at noon (June 14, July 5, July 12). Bring your own lunch and come study scripture with us! Sunday, June 11 8:30AM - Traditional Service, Sanct. 9:01AM - 901 Service, FH 10:00AM - Sunday School, Classrooms 11:00AM - Traditional Service, Sanct. 11:00AM - REVIVE Service, FH Monday, June 12 6:00PM - Staff Parish Committee Mtg, Lib. Tuesday, June 13 7:00PM - UMM Fish Fry, FH Our Church Calendar Wednesday, June 14 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Rm. Thursday, June 15 4:00PM - Helping Hands Mtg., Lib. Friday, June 16 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) Saturday, June 17 12:00PM - Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen sponsored by SFUMC
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Sunday, June 11, 2017 Hymn #98 To Children s God Be the Glory Moment (11:00 Traditional) Buck Ford Kids Worship: 9:01: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Alison Powell 11:00: Sarah Akins, Jodie Hendrix, Kelley Collins Children s Ministries News Summer Sunday School for Children Please remember we will only meet in three classrooms for the months of June and July June 4 - July 30 2-year-olds - PreK (Room 109) Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (Room 112) 3rd Grade - 5th Grade (Room 209; 2nd floor) Summer Small Groups Small groups for rising 3rd-6th graders will begin Wednesday, June 21. We will meet based on attendance feedback, so please be sure to email Sarah Akins if your child would like to participate in Faith Girls or God s Guys (sakins@statesborofirst.com). Statesboro First United Methodist Church 101 South Main Street, PO Box 2048 Statesboro, GA 30459 Main Church Phone: 912-764-7589 Church Email: mail@statesborofirst.com Jimmy Cason, Senior Pastor: 912-764-1875 Church Website: www.statesborofirst.com Scott Harris, Assistant Pastor: 912-764-1874 Church FAX: 912-764-7638
SUNDAY, June 11, 2017 LITURGICAL COLOR: White GATHERING LIGHTING OF CANDLES PRELUDE & MEDITATION Now Thank We All Our God Karg-Elert *CALL TO WORSHIP O Love that will not let us go. May we rest our weary souls in that love. O Light that follows me all the way. May the Word of God be a light to our paths. O Joy that seeks me through pain and sorrow. May we never close our hearts to the joy of the Lord. *HYMN OF PRAISE Hymn #101 From All That Dwell Below the Skies *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed #881 Hymnal I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI Hymn #71 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen. PASSING OF THE PEACE AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE PROCLAIMING THE VISION Why does Statesboro First United Methodist Church exist? To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. CHILDREN S MOMENT (11:00AM Service) Buck Ford (Following the Children s Moment, children in Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.) ANTHEM O That I Had a Thousand Voices Jay Althouse
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD S PRAYER GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER 8:30AM Joyce Bohler; 11:00AM John Ray OFFERTORY Make Us One/Spirit Of The Living God Cymbala/Iverson *DOXOLOGY HYMN #94 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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *HYMN OF PREPARATION Hymn #367 He Touched Me *SCRIPTURE READING Jonah Chapter One MESSAGE Jonah: Running Away from God Rev. Jimmy Cason *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Hymn #361 Rock of Ages POSTLUDE He s Everything To Me Carmichael We thank Tommy McMillan for serving as our guest organist this morning and are grateful for his willingness to share his talent with us. Please extend to him a warm First United Methodist Church welcome. We are grateful to Yvonne Redden for conducting the Chancel Choir this week. *Congregation standing if able during this portion of the service. Please ensure your cell phone is silenced during the service. A children s bulletin with Bible puzzles and activities is available in the Gathering Area on the first floor and also in the back of the Sanctuary s balcony on the second floor. The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver. Protected under the following Christian Copyright Licensing International licenses: CCL1032344, CRL050476, CVLI503970405