To glorify God and love others through worship, study, and service. May 1, 2016 First United Methodist Men Chicken BBQ James A. Cason Senior Pastor Scott Harris Assistant Pastor Worship Services: Sunday School: Sanctuary: Fellowship Hall: Classrooms: 8:30AM & 11:00AM 9:01AM & 11:00AM 10:00AM On May 7, the UMM will be hosting their annual Chicken BBQ. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased in the Church Office or from a UMM member. Eat in or take out meals will be served from 11:00AM-1:30PM. Proceeds from the event will go toward various Church projects. Worship Night at GSU Sunday, May 1, 6:00PM-9:00PM GSU RAC Pavillion We are excited to gather and worship together. This is more than just a college worship night. The entire Statesboro community is invited to come together as one Body in Christ. All ages are welcome. Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:30 & 11:00AM Traditional - Rev. Jimmy Cason Overcoming Regret: Peter before the Jewish Council - Acts 4:13-22 9:01 & 11:00AM Revive - Scott Harris Overcoming Regret: Peter before the Jewish Council - Acts 4:13-22 Our Faithfulness in Worship (Sunday, April 24, 2016) Morning Worship: 548 Sunday School: 333 8:30AM: 49 9:01AM: 110 11:00AM: 323 REVIVE: 66 Offering Received: $13,874.50 Preserving God s House: $460.00
Our Church Family Prayer Concerns Hospice: Nellie Sowell Hospital: Jean Deal - EGRMC Ongoing: Nora Ford, Karen Shiels, Mary Adams, Mary Sue Hodges, Inman Hodges, Yvonne Redden, Gary Redden, Amos Connell, Faye Berkeley, Harold Newton, Diane Deloach, Art Doughty, Jimmy Hood, Carolyn Millican, John Gould, Martha Cain Christian sympathy and prayers are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Betty) Hatcher upon the death of Betty s brother, John Wesley Darden Jr. of Waycross who died on April 21, 2016. Welcome New Members In addition to the twenty-two 6th graders who made their profession of faith and were confirmed into our church membership, the following parents also joined. Mr. and Mrs. Jason (Nicola) Stansel 824 Woods Hole Circle Statesboro, GA 30461 Jason and Nicola join our church on transfer from a local church of another denomination. Jason is a manager at Crider Foods while Nicola is a nurse at the Women s Pavilion at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Their older daughter, Brooke, who is in the 8th grade at William James, is already a church member. Parker, who is in the 6th grade at Williams James was confirmed. Their younger son, Benny, is in the 4th grade at Julia P. Bryant. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby (Heidi) Coble 1062 Franklin Road Statesboro, GA 30461 Phone: 912-587-5502 Bobby and Heidi join our church on transfer of membership from a local church of another denomination. Bobby is employed with Pawn City while Heidi is employed with BBWH Insurors. Their daughter, Jada, who is in the 6th grade at William James was confirmed. Their older daughter, Jena is in the 9th grade at Statesboro High. Statesboro First United Methodist Church Martha Blanchette Boatman - 90th Birthday The family of Martha Blanchette Boatman invites you to help celebrate her 90th birthday at an Open House on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 2:00PM-5:00PM in the Fellowship Hall. Your presence is your gift. A card with a memory would be wonderful. Relay for Life Thank you to everyone who donated to Relay for Life to help fight cancer. SFUMC raised $2315 for a great cause! Volunteers for May 1, 2016 (First Sunday of May) Prayer Warriors: Jim & Hilda Dutrow, Martha Wells 8:30 Lay Liturgist: Suzan Laircey 8:30 Ushers: Buck Ford, Brian Harrison 9:01 Ushers: Alice Hall, Sarah Hall, Stephanie Owens, Daryl Hopkins 11:00 Lay Liturgist: Troy Marsh 11:00 Ushers: John Ray, Bill Moore, Jim Campbell, Ronnie Ruffo, Brett Morgan, Hoke Brunson, Tal Johnson, Steve Harper (Balcony: Olin Lovett, Ronnie Hodges) Parking Lot Greeters: Janet Mathis Front Door Greeters: Betty F. Hodges, Carol Ruffo, Martha Ray
Youth Ministries News Night of Worship at the RAC - May 1 **No Sunday Night Surge** This Sunday night we will not be having regular Surge. Instead, we will be participating in the community wide worship service being held at the GSU RAC Pavillion. We will be meeting at the church at 5:00PM, heading to Sonic to grab some refreshments, and then to the GSU RAC Pavilion. This event is from 6:00PM 9:00PM. We will be taking the church bus to accommodate any students who do not drive. We would love for your student to join us! Breakfast Club - May 2 We will meet at 7:00AM in Room 306 to enjoy breakfast, fellowship, and a devotional. We will then transport students to school. Vacation Bible School June 13-17 Every year our students do a fantastic job serving our children s ministry through Vacation Bible School. If your student would like to sign up to help please let Becca know, bbrown@statesborofirst.com. Students will need to arrive each morning by 8:40AM and will be dismissed around 12:15PM. Snowbird Summer Camp June 20-25 Paperwork is due May 11. There are two spots open for this trip. Please let Becca know if your student would like to sign up, bbrown@statesborofirst.com. Sunday, May 1 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 3:30PM - Youth Band Practice, YR Monday, May 2 7:00AM - Breakfast Club, 306 2:30PM - Charlene Black Study, Lib. 6:00PM - Trustees Board Meeting, Lib. 8:00PM - Revive Band Practice, FH Tuesday, May 3 8:00AM - Morn. Glory Emmaus, Lib. 6:00PM - AA, 206 6:00PM - Al Anon, 201 6:00PM - 901 Band Practice, FH Our Church Calendar Wednesday, May 4 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 5:00PM - Kids JAM, 200 & Choir 5:30PM - Wednesday Night Activities 7:00PM - Chancel Choir, Choir Room Thursday, May 5 6:00PM - Marcus Toole Study, 201 6:00PM - Chancel Ringers, 305 6:30PM - Emmaus Board Meeting, Lib. 8:00PM - Youth Band Practice, FH Friday, May 6 9:00AM - ACTS, Outreach Center(offsite) 7:30PM - Youth Mission Weekend, FH Saturday, May 7 11:00AM - UMM Chicken BBQ, FH 12:00PM - Soup Kitchen Sponsored by SFUMC 7:30PM - Youth Mission Weekend, FH
Sunday, May 1, 2016 Children s Moment (11:00 Traditional) Mari Hopkins Kids Worship: 9:01: Jodie Hendrix, Leigh Aaron 11:00: Jodie Hendrix, Elizabeth Lippincott Children s Ministries News Children s Sunday Next Week Children will participate in leading worship next Sunday, May 8, in the 11:00AM Traditional and Revive services. Kids JAM will provide special music. Please offer your support and encouragement as the children are very excited about this leadership opportunity. Wednesday Night Ministry Wednesday night, May 11, will be our final Wednesday night children s ministry gathering of the season. We will celebrate with a party for Pre-K through 5th grade in the Fellowship Hall following small group activities. **Please note, there will be no Kids JAM on May 11. Vacation Bible School June 13-17 9:00AM-12:00PM Registration is available on our website for children in rising Pre-K through 6th grade (must be 4 years old by 9/1/16). Volunteers are needed to serve this summer! Please see the VBS volunteer sign up sheet on the first floor hallway near the Fellowship Hall. We are collecting toilet paper rolls! They will be turned into bats to go in our cave at Cave Quest VBS. Please save yours to drop off in the Church Office. Statesboro First United Methodist Church National Day of Prayer The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 5th. It will be observed on the Statesboro Courthouse lawn at 12:00PM. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Wednesday Night Menu - May 4-5:30PM RJ s: Ham, Butter Beans, Mac & Cheese, Salad, Roll Meals are $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids 12 and under; $2.00 for PB&J sandwich and chips. Drinks and desserts are included with all meals. Families of five or more (parents and children) pay a maximum of $24. 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, May 1, 2016 LITURGICAL COLOR: White GATHERING LIGHTING OF CANDLES PRELUDE & MEDITATION Love Divine, All Loves Excelling arr. James C. Kasen *CALL TO WORSHIP Each morning we awake to a blank canvas. Our God makes all things new! In all circumstances and in all situations, Our God makes all things new! God is Alpha, and Omega, the Beginning and the End Our God makes all things new! *HYMN OF PRAISE Hymn #145 Morning Has Broken *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) Mari Hopkins (Following the Children s Moment, children in Pre-K through 4th grade are invited to Kids Worship in Room 306.)
CALL TO PRAYER (11:00AM Service) Softly and Tenderly arr. René Clausen PASTORAL PRAYER GIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS OFFERTORY PRAYER 8:30am Suzan Laircey; 11:00am Troy Marsh OFFERTORY (8:30AM Service) Canticle by Charles Callahan OFFERTORY ANTHEM (11:00AM Service) Beneath the Cross of Jesus arr. Lloyd Larson *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! *SCRIPTURE READING Acts 4:13-22 MESSAGE Overcoming Regret: Peter before the Jewish Council Rev. Jimmy Cason SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION *HYMN OF COMMITMENT Hymn #452 My Faith Looks Up to Thee POSTLUDE Postlude on HOLY MANNA arr. Douglas E. Wagner *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