Saturday at First A vital church connecting with God and with each other...driven to serve 516 Kellogg Ave. Ames, Iowa 50010 515-232-2750 www.fumcames.org 5:30 May 26, 2012 Welcome to our Saturday evening service. The words to the songs that we will be singing are provided in this program. Please feel free to join in. GATHERING IN GOD S LOVE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Song As We Gather As we gather, may Your Spirit work within us, as we gather, may we glorify Your name. Knowing well that as our hearts begin to worship, we ll be blessed because we came, we ll be blessed because we came. Copyright 1986 Marantha! Music Used by permission CCL#943496 Song Holy, Holy Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty; And we lift our hearts before You as a token of our love, Holy, holy, holy holy. Gracious Father, Gracious Father, We re so blest to be Your children, Gracious Father; And we lift our heads before You as a token of our love, Gracious Father, Gracious Father. Precious Jesus, Precious Jesus, We re so glad that You ve redeemed us, Precious Jesus; And we lift our hands before You as a token of our love, Precious Jesus, Precious Jesus. Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Come and fill our hearts anew, Holy Spirit; And we lift our voice before You as a token of our love, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, And we lift our hearts before You as a token of our love, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. Copyright 1972 Lexicon Music, Inc. Used by permission CCL#943496 Song All Honour All honour, all glory, all power to You. All honour, all glory, all power to You. Holy Father we worship You, precious Jesus, our Saviour. Holy Spirit, we wait on You. Holy Spirit, we wait on You. Holy Spirit, we wait on You, for fire, for fire. Copyright 1997 Maranatha! Music Used by permission CCL#943496
Song Spirit Of God Spirit of God, bright Wind, breath that bids life begin, blow as you always do; create us anew. Give us the breath to sing, lifted on soaring wing, held in Your hands, borne on your wings. Chorus: Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come! Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come! Spirit of God, bright Dove, grant us your peace and love, healing upon your wings for all living things. For when we live your peace, captives will find release, held in Your hands, borne on your wings. Chorus Spirit of God, bright Hands, even in far off lands you hold all the human race in one warm embrace. No matter where we go, you hold us together so, held in Your hands, borne on your wings. Chorus Spirit of God, bright Flame, send us in your holy name, the power to heal, to share your love everywhere. We cannot fail or fall, or know defeat at all, held in Your hands, borne on your wings. Chorus Spirit of God in all, we gladly hear your call, the life in our hands that sings, the power of your wings. Born of your grace we rise, love shining in our eyes, held in Your hands, borne on your wings. Chorus Copyright 1987 Steve Garaas-Holmes Used by permission CCL#943496 Call To Prayer Spirit Song O let the Son of God enfold you with His Spirit and His love, let Him fill your life and satisfy your soul. O let Him have the things that hold you and His Spirit like a dove, will descend upon your life and make you whole. Chorus: Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs, Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs. O come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy. Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name. O give Him all your tears and sadness, give Him all your years of pain and you ll enter into life in Jesus name. Chorus Prayer followed by chorus Copyright 1986 Mercy Pub. Admin by Maranatha! Music. Used by permission CCL#943496 SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1-21 WITNESS TO THE WORD Ready or Not Here I Come! Pastor Bethany Johnson 2
Song Shine On Us Lord, let Your light, light of Your face shine on us. Lord, let Your light, light of Your face shine on us that we may be saved, that we may have life to find our way in the darkest night. Let Your light shine on us. Lord, let Your grace, grace from Your hand fall on us. Lord, let Your grace, grace from Your hand fall on us that we may be saved, that we may have life to find our way in the darkest night. Let Your grace fall on us. Lord, let Your love, love with no end come over us. Lord, let Your love, love with no end come over us that we may be saved, that we may have life to find our way in the darkest night. Let Your love come over us. Let Your light shine on us. Copyright 1995 o Ryan Music Inc. Used by permission CCL#943496 A TIME TO REFLECT, MEDITATE, CONNECT WITH GOD THE LORD S PRAYER Song Shine On Us Lord, let Your light, light of Your face shine on us. Lord, let Your light, light of Your face shine on us that we may be saved, that we may have life to find our way in the darkest night. Let Your light shine on us. Lord, let Your grace, grace from Your hand fall on us. Lord, let Your grace, grace from Your hand fall on us that we may be saved, that we may have life to find our way in the darkest night. Let Your grace fall on us. Lord, let Your love, love with no end come over us. Lord, let Your love, love with no end come over us that we may be saved, that we may have life to find our way in the darkest night. Let Your love come over us. Let Your light shine on us. Copyright 1995 o Ryan Music Inc. Used by permission CCL#943496 3
Song Shout To The North Men of faith, rise up and sing of the great and glorious King. You are strong when you feel weak in your brokenness complete. Chorus: Shout to the North and the South, sing to the East and the West; Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of Heaven and earth. Rise up women of the truth, stand and sing to broken hearts. Who can know the healing power of our awesome King of love. Chorus(2x) We ve been through fire, we ve been through rain, we ve been refined by the power of His name. We ve fallen deeper in love with You. You ve burned the truth on our lips. Chorus(2x) Rise up church with broken wings, fill this place with songs again of our God who reigns on high. By His grace again we ll fly. Chorus We will shout to the North and the South, sing to the East and the West, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of Heaven and earth. We will shout to the North and the South, sing to the East and the West, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of Heaven and earth. Copyright 1986 Maranatha! Music Used by permission CCL#943496 Please note there are offering plates at the entrance ways into the sanctuary to receive any financial offerings you are moved to contribute out of gratitude for the ways God has blessed your life. These gifts will support the ongoing ministries of Ames First UMC. WE WELCOME YOU! Nursery care is available in Room # 204, in the Christian Education Unit, on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings for children under the age of 5. All of our workers are trained and screened. Children s bulletins are available at the center Sanctuary door, and children s worship bag centers are located by each entrance. Restrooms are located in the east hallway leading into the Christian Education Unit. Ushers are available at the entrance of the sanctuary to assist you with hearing devices or large print bulletins. An emergency phone and defibrillator are located on the wall near the chapel in the west entry. $10,454.24 was collected last weekend for the various ministries and missions of our church. Approximately $56,500 each month will meet our primary monthly ministry budget. This week s offering will go towards that monthly total and will help us to continue to transform and change lives. You may further stay informed about our financial stewardship as a church by reading the monthly newsletter. Thank you for your loyal and steadfast contributions to our church s ministries and missions. 4
Please give a warm welcome to Spencer Braly and Angela Horner. Angela works at ISU with the Alumni Association. Spencer is employed by CEC. They make their home in Huxley. The flowers on the altar were provided by Dean and Dianne Obrecht in memory of their How blessed we are to have such a special church family! Your prayers, love and concern - visits - and the many food treats. The memorial Service for Bill, will be a part of our lives forever. As will the music. God Bless each of you. The Bill Johnson family UP WITH PUPPETS This group will present the WHOLE worship service on the weekend of June 2 and 3 while our pastoral staff is attending the Iowa Annual Conference sessions in Des Moines. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and invite family and friends to come and smile and clap your hands and tap your feet in JOY with our Up with Puppets. They also will be hosting their 2 nd Annual Brunch Spectacular! following the morning worship on Sunday. The funds gathered that day will help to support their ministry here at First UMC. Some exciting news for our Up with Puppets is that they have been invited to perform at a Christian music festival in Bethany, MO., on June 29-30. Our puppets have been making appearances around the community in various locations throughout this past winter and spring. What a great group of youth and adult leaders! --- praise God! ATTENTION MUSICIANS...WE NEED YOU! Here is your opportunity to perform in a relaxed and fun atmosphere where you can grow musically and spiritually. We need guitarists, keyboardists, vocalists and other musicians to play for the casual service at First United Methodist Church. The service takes place every Saturday evening from 5:30-6:15. We perform a variety of music that varies from traditional to rock. Musicians need not be available every week. We welcome occasional band members as well. Pay is non-existent but rewards are great! Please call Ed at 233-2295 (ed.osenbaugh@gmail.com) or Bethany at 232-2750 (Bethany@fumcames.org) if you are interested in joining our team of musicians. 5
HELP GIVE A GIFT FOR THIS FATHER S DAY THAT KEEPS ON GIVING! Once again our Mission-Outreach Team is inviting folks to remember and celebrate FATHER S DAY by giving a gift to Heifer Project International in loving memory or in joyful honor of all Dads. Heifer Project animals (and training in their care) offer hungry families around the world a way to feed themselves and become self-reliant. Children receive nutritious meat, milk or eggs; families earn income for school, health care and better housing; farmers learn sustainable, environmentally sound agricultural techniques. Families who receive an animal pledge are asked to pass on a baby of their gift animal to increase the welfare of their whole community. The idea of giving families a source of food rather than short-term relief has continued for more than 50 years. As a result, families in 115 countries have enjoyed better health, more income and the joy of helping others. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Return this to the church office by June 14 th I/WE wish to give $ ($10 $20 $25 $50 $60 $120 $250 $500) In honor of In memory of Name of donor: Make checks payable to Ames FUMC and put Heifer Project on the memo line. Appalachia Trip Update May 30 th 6:30 PM Fellowship Hall Covenant Meeting. All registered attendees are required to attend this meeting. Please contact Pastor Bethany if you are unable to do so. Youth will meet until 7, adults will be asked to stay until 7:45. June 6 th Fundraiser at the Ames Pizza Ranch June 17 th Baked goods & stock certificate sale in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour July 1 st T-shirt order deadline for participants August 12 th : Stockholder appreciation dessert & slideshow 6
A Memorial Sunday Tribute Remembering those men & woman in our military who they, along with their families sacrificed by giving : The Absolute Personal Sacrifice Please join the United Methodist Church family on Sunday, May 27 th at the church for a special tribute to our men &women in uniform who gave so much in helping preserve one of our most cherished rights. Freedom of worshiping our God. It all starts at: 9:30 AM Worship Service with Rev. Fred Lewis 10:45 AM Join us downstairs for fellowship as the church hosts a FREE light brunch 11:15 AM A very moving presentation A Salute & Memorial To Our Unknown Soldiers will be shared by church member Doug Hill Giving Statements Now Available Online: Please note that First United Methodist Church giving statements are now available online. Visit our website at www.fumcames.org and click on the 'Contribution Report Portal' link found in the lower-left of our homepage. From there, you will follow short and simple instructions to establish your online profile. If you encounter any issues logging in, please email Jo Durlam (joann@fumcames.org). In the coming weeks, Adam Laug will offer a few question and answer sessions to demonstrate this utility and its application. Printing, stuffing, and (in some cases) mailing monthly giving statements is a costly endeavor involving staff and financial resources. Please consider this option to minimize this burden and save paper! For non login-related questions, please email Adam (a_laugisu@yahoo.com). 7
CHURCH STAFF Rev. Fred Lewis, Senior Minister/Lead Pastor Rev. Bethany Johnson, Associate Pastor/Minister of Youth & Young Adults Rev. Deanna Pullen, Associate Pastor/Minister of Visitation & Adult Spiritual Formation Ellen Johnsen, Director of Christian Education/Children & Families Deb Benefield, Director of Office & Communications Jo Durlam, Business Manager Myrna Cakerice, Organist/Director of Choirs Steve Pelz, Custodian Zach Irving, Sunday Custodian www.fumcames.org. Church office hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Friday 8:30 to 4:30 Gifts to Utilities: Becky Jordan Dean & Judy Sampson Tom & Carolyn Massy Roy Cakerice Verle & Jo Burgason USHERS Marcia Skrdla Abrams Family Walker Family IN OUR THOUGHTS Known to be Hospitalized: Honoring Our Military: Ethan Abbey, Jared Chumley, Greg Wheelock & Chris Benson Sunday, May 27-9:30 Worship Service 10:45 Fellowship Time 11:15 Salute to Veterans 7:00 NA/L Monday, May 28 Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, May 29 10:00 Quilters/Sarah Sandy 5:30 Finance Wednesday, May 30 5:30 Stewardship 6:30 Chancel Bells 7:30 Chancel Choir Thursday, May 31 9:00 Golden K 4:00 Free Clinic 5:30 SAF Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 8:30 -? Church Cleanup Day Annual Conference 11:30 FAF 5:30 SAF Up With Puppets Baptism Brady Paul Payne son of Janel and Tom Payne 8