Canton 1st First United Methodist Church 3301 South Liberty Street Canton, Mississippi 39046 July 16, 2017
THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP July 16, 2017 GATHERING OF GOD S PEOPLE / ANNOUNCEMENTS TIME AT THE ALTAR (Please honor this time of reverence in silence.) CHIMING OF THE HOUR PROCESSIONAL HYMN O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing No. 21 *Affirmation of Faith 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 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. PRAYERS AND CONCERNS Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. ANTHEM Just A Closer Walk with Thee Traditional arr. Tom Berry & Scott Penn HYMN Awesome God (Children come forward for children s time) No.179 HYMN Spirit of the Living God No. 389 OFFERTORY Trusting Jesus arr. McDonald *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.
Sermon What Do You Seek? John 1:35-42 Bro. David Lowery HYMN Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 393 *DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING *CHOIR & ACOLYTES RECESSIONAL *POSTLUDE Fanfare Postlude arr. Wagner *Please stand as you are able Welcome to First UMC in the name of Jesus Christ. You are very important to us at First UMC. We hope you experience the presence of Christ in worship here and enjoy a genuine sense of Christian hospitality in the fellowship. Please speak to Bro. David if you wish to become a member of FUMC. ANNOUNCEMENTS Quilts are hanging. Please go by and pray over them and tie a knot. There are quilts hanging for Bob Gowin and Gwen Staffney. The red rose on the altar is in honor of Colin Read Hendon, born July 8, 2017. Colin is welcomed by his parents Dr. Drew & Laura Hendon, his sister Caroline, and grandparents Helen-Ruth & Joe Hendon and Kathy & Steve Godfrey. Flowers at the altar are by Hugh and Nancy Wilson in honor of their 55 th wedding anniversary. Wednesday night Bible Study and Choir will not meet during the month of July.
If you have not received an e-newsletter, or if you wish to receive future e- newsletters, please complete the sign-up form in the fellowship hall. Also if you do not have an email address and wish to receive the newsletter by mail, please complete the sign-up form for mailed newsletters. Introducing FAM JAM this is a family event, especially for the children in kindergarten through 6 th grade. It will be held on Saturday, August 12 th at Christ UMC 6000 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS 39211 $10 per child, parents are free, $30 family max Featuring: KidzBlitz! Live, a crowd participation show where kids and parents are chosen to come on stage where they compete in quirky games and challenges that become an action, object lesson pointing to Bible principles. With a unique blend of music, visual effects, original games and crowd energy, this promises to be full of fun and laughter and learning. For more information: www.mississippi-umc.org/famjam Ongoing Opportunities Quilting Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 10:00 am. Mature Years will meet the 1st Wednesday of every month at 2:30. RECORDS UPDATE...Please let the church office know if any changes need to be made to the Concerns of Our Church Family list. Yoga Class meets every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 am. MISSION OPPORTUNITES JULY COMMUNION OFFERING This offering goes to the continuing mission opportunities funded through our Mississippi Annual Conference church apportionments. SECOND SUNDAY HARVEST Nonperishable food items may be placed in the baskets at the altar and in the substory.
BACK TO SCHOOL MINISTRY Luther Branson Elementary School School administrators have requested gifts of school uniforms this year. The average cost of a uniform is $12. Any monetary donations should be given in July and marked as Back to School Ministry. No school supplies are needed. CONCERNS OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY M.L. Burnside Anne & Red Byrd Nelle Byrd Blanch Case Rich Case Jerry Cogdell Martha Cooper Hope Coup Emily Crews Sawyer Davidson Anni Davis John Matthew Davis Nancy Dunn Gladys Edwards Gloria Ellington Liam Elliott Nolan Ellzey Ann Fox Ruth Fulton Rosa Gardner Lanell Gatewood Thomas Gatewood Ann George Louise Gordon Sue & Bob Gowin Jimbo Grimm Bobby Hall Carolyn Harris Dot Hart Linn Hart Mike Harvey Froggy Hayes Charlie Herbison Elizabeth Herbison Betty & Mike Hindman James Earl Holmes Diane Ivy Doris James Martin Jelliffe Rylee Jones Gil Kyker Judy Lambert Lacey Madden Guilda Madison Randy McClellan Herbert McMullen Brianna Medina Laura Michaud Zachary Mitchell Wink Oliphant Nona Parker Zieta Parker Carole Poquette Bill Reedy Doug Stacey Myra Stone Billie Terry Dr. Bob Thompson Druscilla Thompson Sophia Weems Gene Wiltz CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, July 16 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:25 AM Morning Worship Monday, July 17 9:00 AM Yoga Class Wednesday, July 19 9:00 AM Yoga Class Sunday, July 23 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:25 AM Morning Worship Monday, July 24 9:00 AM Yoga Class Wednesday, July 26 9:00 AM Yoga Class Sunday, July 30 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:25 AM Morning Worship
CHURCH STAFF Pastor Director of Music Organist Children s Choir Director Director of Children s Ministries Directors of Youth Ministries Nursery Director Secretary Bro. David Lowery Kathy Hammack Ann Stubblefield Angela Teasley Brooke Chandler Lisa Norton Frieda Gilmer Courtney Lacey FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3301 South Liberty Street Canton, Mississippi 39046 Office: 601-859-4621 Fax: 601-859-5465 Website: www.fumccanton.org E-Mail: office@fumccanton.org