MISSIONS AND OUTREACH SUNDAY (THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST) August 19, 2018 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. THE GROWING SEASON in the year of missions
WELCOME TO FIRST CHURCH We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. You ve joined us at a special time in our year. It s our Growing Season. Find out more about The Growing Season in other parts of the bulletin. 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 regular Sunday services, has a membership of 3200 and is overflowing with life. If you are visiting, 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 during our Growing Season. THE GROWING SEASON: MISSIONS AND OUTREACH Today is the second Sunday of The Growing Season, our annual discipleship campaign at First Church! Each Sunday, during The Growing Season we take a look at one of our core visions of Christian Education, Missions and Outreach, Worship, Evangelism, and Christian Stewardship and learn through these things how to be better disciples of Jesus Christ. Today we are focusing on Christian Missions and Outreach. We ll hear about how First Church is doing missions in the world and we ll have an opportunity to sign up to be a part of some of the ministries that do outreach in our community. Greeters are handing out missions pamphlets from which you can read about some of the ways First Church works in the community, and you can sign up to be a part. Join in the work of the Church this Growing Season! NURSERY & 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 celebration of Wayne and Alice Cartee s 50th wedding anniversary and Henry and Jane Roberts 56th wedding anniversary. The rose on the alter this morning reminds us to give praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for the gift of Mabel Jane Wilkins, born to Ashton and Tyler Wilkins on August 14, 2018. Temporary church building in Mwanza, Tanzania
WELCOME OUR WORSHIP OF GOD 8:00 and 11:00am *CHORUS Come, sinners, to the gospel feast, let every soul be Jesus guest. Ye need not one be left behind, for God hath bid all humankind. PRELUDE Heidi & Dr. Rick Branch, piano Christians, We Have Met to Worship arr. Mark Hayes *CHIMING OF THE HOUR *CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the Lord. We give thanks to the Lord with our whole hearts. Great are the works of the Lord, They are full of honor and majesty. [Psalm 111] *HYMN No. 73 O Worship the King *COLLECT (8) Rev. Brandon Bures, ( 11) Rev. Ken Autrey O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you, bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit upon all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. PSALTER Psalm 111 (Response 2) No. 832 *GLORIA PATRI No. 70 ANTHEM (8) God Is Our Refuge Allen Pote Sanctuary Choir (11) We Proclaim the Name of the Lord L.K. Hargrave Libby K. Hargrave 11:00 CHILDREN S SERMON Children may come down to the front of the sanctuary as we sing together the first stanza of Jesus Loves Me (hymn No. 191). 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 John 6:51-58 SERMON Dr. Wesley H. Wachob
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE CONFESSION, PARDON, & 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) Come to the Table of the Lord David Hill Sanctuary Choir (11) I Sing the Mighty Power of God Heidi Branch, flute; Rick Branch, piano arr. Rebecca Bonam *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. 628 Eat This Bread 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. 539 O Spirit of the Living God *BENEDICTION *GOING FORTH Go out to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in the world. Take this bulletin with you today and see the Mission Focus section on the next panel. POSTLUDE O Worship the King arr. Trey Clegg *Stand as you are able HYMN NOTES O Worship the King (words: Robert Grant, 1833; music: attr. to Johann Michael Haydn; arr. by William Gardiner, 1815) Grant, of Scottish birth, became a member of the Parliament, Judge Advocate General, and was knighted when appointed Governor of Bombay. His hymn is in the same unusual meter as William Kethe s translation of Psalm 104, and celebrates in rich language the works of God in creation. The last two stanzas are more personal in character, with the last (often omitted, as it is in our hymnal, unfortunately) beginning O measureless Might, ineffable Love. THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00. GREETERS Pete/Patsy Mellin, Elaine Mitchell, Linda Shearlock & Jason Onacki. USHERS Marty Sherlock, Geoff Cook, Mike Jones, Neil Jones & John Thames. COMMUNION STEWARD Michelle Hulett. 11:00. GREETERS Skip/Ry Furlong & Julie Seabrook. USHERS John Gross, Mike Vance, Walter Glenn, Randy Maygarden, Nancy Emery, Charles Harger, Ed Muller & Allan Jacques. COMMUNION STEWARD Ros Duckworth. COMMUNION SERVERS Connie Vance, Beverly DeJarnette, & George Dreading.
TODAY S LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES First Lesson: 1 Kings 2:10-13, 3:3-14. David dies after reigning forty years. Solomon, his son and successor, prays for wisdom to dis cern between good and evil in order to govern the people according to God s will. God promises to grant his request. Psalm: 111. The psalmist calls the congregation to praise God, whose works are great, who provides for all, and who has sent redemption. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Second Lesson: Ephesians 5:15-20. Paul calls the Ephesians to walk carefully, not to be foolish but wise in the ways of the Lord. He calls for them to give thanks to God for all things, in the name of Jesus. Gospel Lesson: John 6:51-58. In a foreshadowing of the Eucharist, Jesus tells the Jews that eternal life is found in eat(ing) my flash and drink(ing) my blood. As God s life is found in Christ, whoever eats this bread will live for ever. DAILY READINGS The daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for a three-year cycle. These readings complement the Sunday readings: Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship. Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead. Psalm Old Test. New Test. MONDAY 36 Genesis 43:1-15 Acts 6:1-7 TUESDAY 36 Genesis 45:1-15 Acts 7:9-16 WEDNESDAY 36 Genesis 47:13-26 Mark 8:14-21 THURSDAY 34:15-22 Joshua 22:1-9 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 FRIDAY 34:15-22 Joshua 22:10-20 Romans 13:11-14 SATURDAY 34:15-22 Joshua 22:21-34 Luke 11:5-13 MISSION FOCUS AUGUST MISSION FOCUS: The Growing Season in the Year of Missions Over the next two months, our year-long focus on missions will be woven into the 5 core visions that guide our ministry at First Church. Today we have focused on Missions and Outreach which is our year-long focus also. At First Church we strive be the hands and feet of Christ through missions and outreach. Through acts of compassion, volunteering, and missional giving, we strive to make a positive difference in our community and around the world. That s what this Sunday is about and that is what this whole year has been about. It s putting our faith in to action. CALLS TO ACTION: 1) Prayerfully consider helping us accomplish our missions goal of building a new church building for a United Methodist congregation in Tanzania. 2) Prayerfully consider being a part of one of the missions opportunities listed on the Growing Season Response Card. Fill out the card and return it in the offering plate or bring it back on Consecration Sunday, September 16.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION 9:00AM Come enjoy the art of the St. Mark Art Group. Their pieces are on display in the Art Space at the Wright Place as part of our Artist of the Month series. There is a reception in their honor this morning at 9:00am. ONE WORLD, ONE HEART 3:00PM IN WESLEY ABBEY You are invited to a special event this afternoon called One World, One Heart. This event will celebrate youth and peace through words and song, including music from our very own First Church Youth Choir, in addition to a presentation of the One World, One Heart Essay Contest winners. YOUTH EGGSTRAVAGANZA & PARENT MEETING 4:30PM All youth are invited to the annual Eggstravaganza tonight! The Eggstravaganza serves as our kick off for the school year and all youth are encouraged to bring a friend. During the Eggstravaganza parents should also stay and attend an information session that will cover the youth calendar for the year, volunteer opportunities, and class opportunities for parents. SUNDAY NIGHT STUDY ON MISSIONS & OUTREACH STARTS TONIGHT AT 6:00PM IN THE CHAPEL There is a new class starting this evening at 6:00pm, and everyone is invited. The class will be about missions and outreach and it will tie in to our focus on Missions and Outreach for 2018. The class will include discussions of the books Toxic Charity and When Helping Hurts, as well as an overview of missions and outreach at First Church. The class will also explore the missional structure of the United Methodist Church. Teachers for the study include Rev. Brandon Bures, Eric Penley, Katie Ramsey, Jeb Hunt, and Todd Cunningham. This will be a valuable class for all members, so join us this evening at 6:00pm in the chapel! WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER AND ACTIVITIES Join us this week for Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner and Activities. Dinner will be from 5:00 6:00pm in The Wright Place. This week s menu is: Red Beans and Sausage, Rice, Salad, Cornbread, and Banana Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce.. Please make your reservations in the registration pads, by calling the church office (432-1434), or online. After dinner join in with one of our Wednesday night classes. There are a number to chose from. Check out the Fall Classes Course Catalog for descriptions of each study. Please note that Dr. Wachob s Bible study will not start until September. We hope to see you all on Wednesday. WORSHIPING WITH CHILDREN CLASS AUGUST 26 As part of our focus on Worship next Sunday, Lisa Bond, Director of Children and Family Ministries, will be teaching a Worshipping With Children Class. She will provide insight into making worship beneficial for both child and parent. Contact Lisa Bond at 432-1434 or lbond@fumcpensacola.com to learn more. VISITOR / NEW MEMBER CLASS Each Sunday morning 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. Today s class, Serving at First Church, will help you to find a place to use your gifts and talents in service in the church and community. Next week, Tour of First Church will walk you through the historic buildings of our campus. Join us! 6 E. Wright St. Pensacola, FL 32501 850.432.1434 fumcpensacola.com