For the month of August the figures are: Monthly 2018 Budget $ 11,672.00 Month to Date $ 2,579.93 Amount Given Last Week $ 2,579.93 Attendance Last Week 67 The Food Box for Holly Haven has been moved to the fellowship hall. There is not much food in the box. Please consider a donation and is you do not wish to go to the fellowship hall, just leave it in the narthex and it will be picked up for the box. Those residents need to be fed all year and count on Prospect members for their monthly donations. They remain a very appreciative group of less fortunate people. Just a reminder that Prospect s Future vision/suggestion box, located in the Fellowship Hall, is open for business! This beautiful box --- a visible channel of communication --- is a symbol that the voice and participation of an inspired, equipped and unified Congregation ultimately set the tone and stage for a vibrant and vital church. We encourage and welcome all ideas and involvement! Together, let s take our church and commitment to discipleship and sharing God s grace to the next level for each other and our extended community. Let s make HIM proud! If you are a regular visitor or attend our services and would like to be included on our church email distribution list, please send the following information to Annette Jones, cajones@buggs.net, Membership Secretary Your given name, nickname, physical address and mailing address, city, state and zip, phone number and email address. I will be happy to include you. If you have any questions just send me an email or call 434-636-2297. Prospect United Methodist Church 1974 Ebony Road P.O. Box 25 Ebony, Virginia 23845 434-636-2809 Reverend Kenneth Thrasher 434-636-4058 Peggy Donochod, Lay Leader 434-636-2494 www.prospectumc-ebonyva.org Facebook - Prospect Methodist Church in Ebony VA
13 TH Sunday after Pentecost August 19, 2018 ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE Mary Ann Johnson *INTROIT There's Just Something About That Name (words on screen) *WELCOME & PASSING THE PEACE Peggy Donochod *REPEAT INTROIT ANNOUNCEMENTS/VISITORS/FAMILIES OF THE WEEK/ BIRTHDAYS Many happy returns on the day of your birth. May sunshine and gladness be given, and may the dear Father prepare us on earth, for a beautiful birthday in heaven. *CALL TO WORSHIP Come, seekers of wisdom and truth, God s wisdom had called us here. Come, lovers of Christ s teachings and guidance, Christ s love has called us here Come, singers of thanksgiving and praise, the Spirit s presence has gathered us here! OPENING PRAYER Eternal God, your steadfast love endures forever. When your servant David died, you granted Solomon the wisdom to rule your people with judgment and understanding. When our own cleverness fails us, you grant us the wisdom to discern good from evil, and to understand your ways. Be with us in this time of worship, that we may seek to live our lives with wisdom and grace. Amen. *HYMN OF PRAISE O Worship the King 73 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 1 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. FIRST SCRIPTURE READING ANTHEM Freely, Freely Joyce Rector Psalm 111 Pew Bible page 434 Mary Gugler, choir director SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERING *OFFERTORY *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING CHILDREN S TIME *HYMN OF PREPARATION Take Time To Be Holy 395 *SECOND SCRIPTURE READING WITNESS TO THE WORD Rev. Ken T hrasher *HYMN OF RESPONSE Be Thou My Vision 451 BENEDICTION Blest Be The Tie That Binds 557 (on the screen) *RECESSIONAL *Congregation to Stand as Able
DID YOU KNOW... Coffee is served in the Fellowship Hall after Worship for all. The last Sunday of the month we have a pot luck luncheon following worship with birthday cake. Everyone is welcome. Restrooms, water fountain & nursery are located in the back of the Fellowship Hall. A changing area for babies is located in the restroom in the nursery. Devices for the hearing impaired are available in the box located in the Narthex. Please ask one of the ushers for assistance Upper Room devotionals are available for your personal reading. They are located at the information table going into the Fellowship Hall. Donations accepted but not expected. Prospect collects used cell phones and glasses that get distributed to the Lions Club and Social Services respectively. There is a collection box on the bulletin board table in the Hall. FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS: Monthly volunteer schedules will be posted on the bulletin board SPECIAL - Lucas Restaurant in South Hill is offering a Sunday special to Prospect. Bring in the bulletin with your meal and the restaurant will pay a 25% of monthly total to the church! QUILTERS GROUP...Wednesday s are all about quilting and sewing. All are welcomed! Contact Gerry Cluett at 434-636-3507 or Kate Moreen at 434-636-0235 for more information. BULLETIN DEADLINE is 11:00 am on Tuesday++ Contact Rev. Ann Adams at RevAnnAdams@msn.com or 410-615-3990. TODAY S THEME Three of today s lections deal explicitly with wisdom and the benefits of wise behavior. In 1 Kings, Solomon inherits the throne of his father, David, and instead of asking God for riches, success in battle, or long life, Solomon asks God for the understanding and wisdom to lead God s people. The psalmist advises that wisdom begins with proper awe and reverence for God: fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (v. 10 NRSV). The epistle advocates wisdom and being filled with the Holy Spirit, and warns against foolish behavior, drunkenness, and depravity. And while the Gospel reading does not deal explicitly with wisdom, Jesus makes clear the wisdom of partaking of his body and blood to attain eternal life. Lectionary for next Sunday 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30,41-43 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 Lay Reader/Greeter/Volunteer Schedule 2018 Names are posted about a month in advance for your information in the bulletin, which should give you plenty of time to find a substitute if need be. Please remember to let Peggy Donochod know if you ve switched your week with someone. We are always looking for volunteers, so if you feel moved to help, let us know or sign up below in a VOLUNTEER spot. If you have e-mail we will contact you with your reading info. Questions contact Peggy Donochod 434-636-2494 or if you cannot reach Peggy contact Rev. Ann Adams at 410-615-3990 or RevAnnAdams@msn.com Thank you. Greeters need to be at church at 8:45! Again, thanking all of you for volunteering, it is a truly a blessing AL-ANON MEETS AT PROSPECT Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. Meetings will be every Wednesday at 7:00pm. All are welcome and there are no dues or fees. Any inquiries please contact Kate Moreen 434-636-0235. READER/GREETER FELLOWSHIP SNACKS AUG 26 th Gary Ayers Birthday day and lunch SEPT 2 nd Norma Jean Matthews Susan & Ron Seward 9 th Maxine French Denise Painter 16 th Barbara McCaughey Bev & Chip Hill
OUR MINISTRY IN PRAYER Prayers for OUR country, state & local leadership, areas of war, disasters, famine, unrest, the unredeemed and un-churched. Prayers for our active duty, their families & friends. James Bartran II, USAF Timothy Keen USA Michael McClenon USMC Scott Moore, USCG Aerick Paxton, USAF David Plessinger, USA Andrew Manning, USMC Prayers for our PROSPECT families and their friends: Anita and Meghan, Michael Ayers, Robert Bishop, William C. Bishop, Ilene Bradley, LuGene Bradley, Michael Bishop, Bill Connor, John & Nancy Cox, Freida Davis, Wayne Eagle, Linda Ellington, Nadine Evans, Betsy Ford, Jim and Dot Ford, Barbara Gilmartin, Sherry Huffman, Ethel Jones, Herb Rector, Marilyn & Steve Reed, Betty Schreiber, Vi Singleton, Dede Snead, Aubrey White, Jr., Jean Wilson Pray for all of our Prospect travelers and all unspoken prayers. Pray for all those who volunteer and our first responders. Prayers for our families of the week... Terry Clary Eleanor Cliborne Brenda Johnson Barbara Mumford Virginia Clary Billy & Philicia Griffin Ethel Jones Angie Nash Zach, Devin Nash Schiemann & Brady Owen This WEEK at PUMC Aug 19-26, 2018 Today Worship 9:15am Adult Sunday School 11:00am Monday Golf at Tanglewood 9:30am Crafts 9:30am Church Council 5:00pm Tuesday Choir practice 6:30pm Wednesday Bible Study At Charlie s is PAUSED until the second Wednesday in September 12. Thursday (Rev. Ken s day off) Friday Bible study at the golf shop 8:00am Saturday Sunday Worship 9:15am Covered dish luncheon and birthday cake LOOKING AHEAD... CARDS NEEDED. If you have spare cards, especially Get Well, Thinking of You, and Sympathy cards, the card ministry group will be delighted to get them. An average of 20 cards per month are mailed out to members and friends of Prospect and our community and ongoing donations would be gratefully appreciated. Also, we need one more volunteer for the month of May. If you are interested please contact Bev Hill for information. Bev Hill hillbev1@aol.com United Methodist Women meet August 27 at 7:00pm
Starting Wednesday, September (9/5), and continuing weekly, Rev. Ken and Rev. Bob will be co-leading a small group called Worship at Church. This event will start at 6 PM with a light, simple dinner in the Fellowship Hall followed by worship time in the Sanctuary. Stay tuned for more details. Starting Wednesday, September (9/5), and continuing weekly, Rev. Ken and Rev. Bob will be co-leading a small group called Worship at Church. This event will start at 6 PM with a light, simple dinner in the Fellowship Hall followed by worship time in the Sanctuary. Stay tuned for more details. Our Brunswick Circle of the Farmville District is hosting an afternoon Song Service the 5 th Sunday of months with 5 Sundays. The next one is being hosted here at Prospect on September 30 starting at 3PM followed by fellowship time with light snacks (finger food). This promises to be fun and uplifting for all and a great opportunity to get better connected with our circle Please put this on your calendar and please consider bringing a munchie to share. Learn to carve! Ron Seward will be leading a wood carving workshop and now soliciting interest. To sign up please contact Ron at 434-636-3138. September 29th marks the date for Prospect's second "Harvest Craft & Vendor Festival" our successor to Fall Festival. There is no auction. Profits will go toward funding Stephen Ministries at Prospect. Our Brunswick Circle of the Farmville District is hosting an afternoon Song Service the 5 th Sunday of months with 5 Sundays. The next one is being hosted here at Prospect on September 30 starting at 3PM followed by fellowship time with light snacks (finger food). This promises to be fun and uplifting for all and a great opportunity to get better connected with our circle Please put this on your calendar and please consider bringing a munchie to share. Learn to carve! Ron Seward will be leading a wood carving workshop and now soliciting interest. To sign up please contact Ron at 434-636-3138. September 29th marks the date for Prospect's second "Harvest Craft & Vendor Festival" our successor to Fall Festival. There is no auction. Profits will go toward funding Stephen Ministries at Prospect.