THE GROWING SEASON STEWARDSHIP September 13, 2015
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. 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 will assemble at 9:30am in room PH101 next door in the Perry Home. Today s class, Ministries of First Church, is about all the programs and ministries of the church. On September 20th, Serving at First Church, will help you find your place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. We hope you join us each week. 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 and honor of 2Lt James J. Crooke, Jr. who, less we forget, 71 years ago yesterday became a WWII POW in Germany. Today, 68 years ago, we are honoring the marriage of Jimmy and Theresa. THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00: ACOLYTES Lauren Wheelis, Hayden Brown & Gregory Tullius; USHERS Tom Marucci, Carl Ashby, David Crow, Nancy Shealy, Jacob Head & Jason Onacki; COMMUNION STEWARD Caroline Mugarian; GREETERS Marie Percy, Bill/ Anna Spain, & Ben/Susan Paramore. 9:30: USHERS John Susko, Carter Haynes & Tanner Morris; COMMUNION STEWARDS Joe/Carol Colbert; GREETERS Dona Hill & Beverly Butler; COMMUNION SERVERS Scott Grantland, Clergy; Ruth Klarner & Diane Ward, Lay Persons; MUSIC Libby Hargrave. 11:00: ACOLYTES Mary Barfield, Deion Crews & Hattie Wade; USHERS Rusty Harris, Tom Cathey, Eric Enquist, Wayne Miller & Martin Stewart; COMMUNION STEWARD Marcia Enquist; GREETERS Carol Stevenson, Ros Duckworth & Jackie Pergande. NEXT WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH Join us next week here at First Church as we come together to worship God on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. The Rev. Christina Hale Shaver (Associate Pastor, Trinity UMC in Ft. Walton Beach) and the Rev. Scott Grantland will preach. We will enjoy music from the Sanctuary Choir (8:00am), Libby K. Hargrave (9:30am), and the Youth Choir/Praise Band (11:00am). Next week s lectionary scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37.
ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. WELCOME *CHORUS Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! PRELUDE This Little Light of Mine Heidi Branch, piano arr. Mark Hayes *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The Lord s testimony is always sure. The Lord s ways are more desirable than gold, And sweeter than honey on the tongue. *HYMN No. 568 Christ for the World We Sing *COLLECT 8:00 Rev. Scott Grantland 11:00 Rev. Ken Autrey O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. ANTHEM 8:00 Youth Choir & Youth Praise Band Everlasting God Brown/Riley When cued, please join in singing the refrain: You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, you won t grow weary. You re the defender of the weak. You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles. 11:00 Sanctuary Choir; Bob Matteson, drums O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Mark. A. Miller THE GROWING SEASON: STEWARDSHIP 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. 8:00 Ross Keene 11:00 Morgan Gleason *GOSPEL LESSON Mark 8:27-38
SERMON Dr. Wesley H. Wachob ESTIMATE OF GIVING CARDS PASTORAL PRAYER 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 Youth Choir; Mac Wilson, drums All My Days Mark A. Miller 11:00 Sanctuary Choir A Jubilant Song Allen Pote *DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion. As you come, please place your completed Estimate of Giving Card in the baskets at your Communion station. COMMUNION HYMNS No. 364 Because He Lives 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. 451 Be Thou My Vision *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Italian Hymn *Please Stand arr. Alice Jordan LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: Proverbs 1:20-33 The writer (Solomon?) warns his readers not to neglect wisdom, for it is knowledge of the Lord which shall be their salvation. Second Lesson: James 3:1-12 The Apostle warns his readers to take care over how they use their tongues, lest they use them unwisely. From the same mouth came blessing and cursing... this ought not to be so. Gospel Lesson: Mark 8:27-38 At Caesarea Philippi, from the tongue of Peter, come both praise You are the Christ and rebuke. Jesus foretells his death, resurrection, and coming again; he lays out the cost of following his way Take up your cross and follow me.
WELCOME ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. PRELUDE Praise to the Lord, the Almighty *CHIMING OF THE HOUR Libby K. Hargrave, piano arr. Mike Springer *HYMN No. 568 Christ for the World We Sing *COLLECT Rev. Scott Grantland O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE GROWING SEASON: STEWARDSHIP 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. Morgan Gleason *GOSPEL LESSON Mark 8:27-38 SERMON ESTIMATE OF GIVING CARDS PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Wesley H. Wachob REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE Please register your attendance on the registration pad. If you are visiting with us, include your address and telephone number so that we may welcome you in a more personal way. OFFERTORY Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated arr. Mark Hayes *DOXOLOGY No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow CONFESSION, PARDON, AND PEACE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING You are invited to come forward to the altar to receive the elements of Holy Communion. As you come, please place your completed Estimate of Giving Card in the provided baskets. 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. 451 Be Thou My Vision *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Glory and Praise *Please Stand Libby K. Hargrave
ANNOUNCEMENTS GOSPEL JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH Today Everyone is invited to come and celebrate what God has done and is doing in the life of our church at the Gospel Jazz Sunday Brunch in The Wright Place. There are two opportunities to attend. For those attending the 8:00 and 9:30am worship services or Sunday School, there is a brunch from 10:30 to 11:30am. For those attending the 11:00am or ICON worship services, there is a later brunch from Noon to 1:00pm. Come and fellowship with your church family as you dine on a menu of delicious brunch treats prepared by our very own Ruth s Kitchen. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER & ACTIVITIES Join us from 5:00pm-5:45pm in The Wright Place for a time of food and fellowship. This week s menu is Cuban Picadillo, Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Cornbread, Green Salad, and Caramel Cake. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (850-432-1434), or online. After dinner at 6pm, Wednesday Night Christian Education classes meet around the campus. Choose a class that interests you and make plans to attend. You are welcome to attend any class, at any time, even if you haven t registered. A complete list of classes can be found online at FUMCPensacola.com or in the church office. BLUE LAKE CHURCH-WIDE FAMILY RETREAT For over 40 years our church family has joined together each fall to worship, learn, and fellowship together at Blue Lake Methodist Camp in Andalusia, Alabama. You are invited to join us this year for the Annual Blue Lake Church-wide Family Retreat on October 16-18, 2015. This year our guest speaker will be our very own Drexel Gilbert. Weekend activities include pumpkin carving, canoeing, hayrides, roasting marshmallows, and more. Registration forms are available online and in the church office. GRIEFSHARE Starts Tonight Griefshare, a 10 week Christian support recovery group for those who are struggling with grief, begins this evening. We will meet in the Perry Home in room PH101 at 5:45pm. There is no need to preregister; all are welcome. FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE WRIGHT September 18 th Fifty Forward Ministry invites you to this month s Friday Night at the Wright on Friday, September 18th. We will meet on the patio from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Entertainment will be the Wright Street Boys, and we ll enjoy a fish fry including hush puppies, coleslaw, beans and dessert. Cost is $7 per person. Register by calling the church office, 432-1434. LEGACY OF THE APOSTLE PAUL CRUISE Starting tomorrow, our Senior Pastor, Dr. Wesley Wachob, along with a group from our congregation and others from around the country will embark on a 13-day journey to the Mediteranean. Dr. Wachob will teach about the legacy of the Apostle Paul aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, by Royal Caribbean International, as travelers cruise from Italy to Greece to Turkey and back. Please pray for this group as they travel. 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.