JULY 3, 2011 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST ENTRANCE AND PRAISE 11:00 A.M. *GATHERING AND PRELUDE Organist ~LIGHTING OF CANDLES Acolytes ~CHORAL INTROIT ~CALL TO WORSHIP (Standing & Responsively) Leader: Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You love righteousness and hate wickedness. People: I will cause your name to be celebrated in all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. Leader: Let us worship God! *~HYMN OF PRAISE PRAYER PARISH NOTICES RECOGNITION OF GUEST(S) WELCOME SONG PROCLAMATION AND PRAISE Liturgist Liturgist Rev. Harris OLD TESTAMENT READING I Kings 17:8-16, Liturgist (Pew Bible Page(s) 411) ~PSALTER Ps. 133, No. 850 ~AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 881 ~DOXOLOGY No. 95 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. ANTHEM ~GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 25:31-40, (Pew Bible Page(s) 1144) SERMON INVITATIONAL SELECTION THE SERVICE OF GIVING THE STEWARDSHIP INVITATION Offering Stewards The Offertory ~The Dedication No. 588 All things come of thee, O Lord; and of thine own have we given thee. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE II No. 12 INVITATION CONFESSION AND PARDON LAVABO (Washing of the Hands) Communion Stewards EXTINGUISHING OF CANDLES Acolytes DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING THE PEACE POSTLUDE *-WORSHIPPERS MAY ENTER THE SANCTUARY ~-CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND KNOWN SHUT-INS Mrs. Juanita Fox Carolina Commons Room 226-A Mrs. Connie B. Harris Blumenthal Jewish Nursing and Rehab Ctr. 3724 Wireless Dr. Greensboro, NC 27455 Mrs. Frances Lindsay 1404 Kingston Road Mrs. Daisy McWilliams 1608 Willow Road Mrs. Josephine Quick 1801 Vermont Mrs. Georgia Townes Carolina Commons Room 603 Mrs. Bessie Washington 610 Julian Street Mrs. Katye Watson Mr. Ronald Williams Mr. Harold Lindsay, Sr. OFFERING STEWARDS TODAY Mr. Henry Goldston Mr. Jerry Martin Sr. RESPONSES AND SENDING FORTH PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
The Sermon He/She that has an ear let them hear what the Spirit has to say. Listening requires great skill. Taking notes while you listen will increase retention. Review and meditate through the coming week. Date: Pastor/Minister: Biblical Text: Sermon Title: Main points of the sermon 1. UNION MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, INC. 1012 EAST LEE STREET GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27406 (336) 273-4006 Church MRS. SHERYL MCADOO, Organist REV. MILLER CARTER, Guest Minister REV. OTTO HARRIS III, Minister unionmem@bellsouth.net www.unionmemorial.org 2. 3. Illustrations that I want to remember How should I respond as a result of hearing this Sermon? _ Mission Statement The Mission of Union Memorial United Methodist Church is to witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ through nurturing and ministering to the needs of the community, local and global.
We will begin our 10-week study of the Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations beginning 6/26 in worship services and Bible studies with UMC. Rev. and I will alternate pulpits to provide each church internal and external perspectives. Here is the schedule for Sunday Worship Service 11am. Date Topic Preacher at Union Memorial 7/3 Radical Hospitality 7/10 Passionate Worship Rev. Otto Harris 7/17 Passionate Worship 7/24 Intentional Faith Rev. Otto Development Harris 7/31 Intentional Faith Development 8/7 Risk-Taking Mission Rev. Otto Harris 8/14 Risk-Taking Mission 8/21 Extravagant Generosity 8/28 Extravagant Generosity Rev. Otto Harris Preacher at We will alternate church locations and teachers for Bible study. Here is the Bible study schedule. (Time 6:30pm Wednesday) Date Topic Location Teachers 7/6 Radical Hospitality Union Memorial / 7/13 Passionate Worship / Rev. Otto Harris 7/20 Passionate Worship Union Memorial Iris Daye 7/27 Intentional Faith Development 8/3 Intentional Faith Development 8/10 Risk-Taking Mission 8/17 Risk-Taking Mission 8/24 Extravagant Generosity Rev. Otto Harris/Union Union Memorial / Rev. Otto Harris/Union Union Memorial / Rev. Otto Harris/Union / / 8/31 Celebration TBD Not applicable
Groups Of Grace Presents. Arising to Creative Freedom Dance, Dance, Dance: Wanna dance your heart out? Play around with choreography? Praise dance and more at 6pm every 2 nd Friday of the month dance in my studio to your heart s content!!! Current project is choreography for a local spoken word artist s cd which releases this summer!!! Address: 6649 Hockett Country Lane, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 Reaching Readers: Book Club!!! Ladies come out on Thursday June 23 rd @ 6pm to the Coffee at the Summit. Bring your copy of Woman Thou Art Loosed by TD Jakes & enjoy a relaxed atmosphere & great spirit enhancing fellowship! Address: 623 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC Play Date: Saturday June 25tj at 10am families come out to All-A Flutter Butterfly Farm to enjoy & hand feed the butterflies. Picnic lunch immediately following. Address: 7850-B Clinard Farms Road, High Point, NC It s Time For Me!!!: Ladies, come together in a nurturing environment to indulge in various activities saturated in creative flair. June 30 th, Thursday @ 6:45pm Argentine Tango @ Rev s Coffee Shop Address: 3793 Samet Drive High Point, NC 27265 Athletics: Women s Basketball League (any age)!!! July 17 th through September 17 th @ The Bryan YMCA downtown Greensboro/Sundays 3:30pm-6:00pm. Call to get on a team or join w/team of your own!!! Address: 501 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 Call Kimberly Burgess @ 336-314-8828 to confirm your interest in any event ANNOUNCEMENT The Senior Usher Board will be sponsoring a trip to Biltmore Estate on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Cost: Children Ages 3-11 - $80.00 Adults - $89.00 Itinerary 7:30AM Arrive at Union Memorial UMC 8:00AM Depart for Asheville, NC 11:30AM Arrive in Asheville, NC Lunch on your own at Asheville Mall 12:45pm Arrive at Biltmore Estate 1:15PM Tour of Biltmore House and Gardens (Included in the cost) 5:00PM Depart for Home Meal Stop in Hickory at J&S Cafeteria (On your own) 9:00PM Approximate Arrival Back in Greensboro, NC Biltmore Estate is handicapped accessible (1 st and 2 nd level only). They do provide wheelchairs, however it is based on First come, first serve. No pictures are allowed to be taken inside of Biltmore Estate. You may take pictures on the outside for Personal Use Only. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. A deposit of $25.00 will be due by August 1 st (you may pay in installments). The final payment will be due by September 25th. Please give your money to Mrs. Juanita. If you have any additional questions please see Ms. Hyarline Shuford.
PARISH NOTICES FOR JULY 07/03***The Senior Usher Board will meet immediately following morning worship in front of the church. All Business Network, American Health and Home Care, Americare Family Practice and Jason Snead of Farm Bureau are sponsoring a Personal Finance Workshop on Saturday, July 9 th, 2011 from 4:30pm-7:00pm here at Union Memorial. This workshop will focus on financial literacy, give money saving tips, and budgeting. This event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be served and children are welcome for a special children s finance session. Please contact Lisa Porter at 336-541-3199 or via e-mail Lisaporter@allbusinessnetwork.org to register. On Sunday, July 10 during morning worship service, we will have a Graduation Ceremony to honor God for working in and through Ms. Andria Hayes and Ms. Jalen Lawson. This is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our sight. From January 2008 through December 2010, GPAL hosted weekly community gatherings at Windsor and Peeler Recreation Centers. The activities included youth/adult dialogue, specialty classes, board games, and community building exercises, games, food, music, dancing, and other activities. The Community Gatherings will be free to participants. Those who want to participate will be able to register at the door. For those who would like to volunteer for the Community Gatherings, please come to the planning meeting at Windsor Center on July 11th at 6:00pm. On Friday, July 15 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm at the Windsor Recreation Center, GPAL, Officers from GPD, and members of local churches will sponsor and support a Community Gathering to re-launch other Community Gatherings to be held at local community centers. On July 10 th and 24 th the SPRC will be sponsoring a bake sale in the fellowship hall after church all items will be sold for $1 please prepare to enjoy some delicious treats. This is our fundraiser for the staff appreciation project. PARISH NOTICES FOR JULY cont HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY: Krystal Quick (10), Darryl Hayes (12), Estelle Tatum (12), Lola McAdoo (15), Gwendolyn Scott (16), Peggie Waddell (23), Keith Quick (23), Thadford Whitt (23) & Dorothy Davis (30). If you were born in the month of July and your name is not on this list please contact the Church Office and your name will appear on next Sunday s Bulletin. (Lola will raffle off a ticket to the Homecoming game). It has come to our attention that some of the windows have been left open. NO ONE IS TO OPEN ANY WINDOW WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH THE TRUSTEES! This is for the safety of the members and visitors of the church. MEETINGS/MINISTRIES/REHEARSAL (All meetings will take place at the church unless otherwise noted) TRUSTEE MEETING UNITED METHODIST MEN 2 nd Monday, 10AM, 07/11/11 1 st Sun after service 07/03/11 FINANCE COMMITTEE WITNESS COMMITTEE 3 RD Monday, 6:00pm 07/18/11 4 th Monday 07/18/11 TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP SENIOR USHER BOARD 2 nd, 4 th & 5 th Tuesday s 12 noon 2 nd Tuesday @ 6pm 09/13/11 INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL 07/12, 07/19 & 07/26 @ 6:30pm 07/21 & 07/28 @ 6pm UNITED METHODIST WOMEN GROUPS #1 UMW 1 st Saturday @ 10am 09/10/11 1 st Sat. @ 11:30am 09/10/11 GROUP #2 UMW OUTREACH MINISTRIES 1 st Saturday @ 11:30am 09/10/11 4 th Saturday @ 10am 07/23/11 PRAYER VIGIL LAYSPEAKERS 3 RD Sunday, 9am-9:35am 07/17/11 Quarterly, TBA YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL JUNIOR USHER BOARD TBA Sun. after worship TBA BIBLE STUDY AM BIBLE STUDY PM Wednesday, 10:30am-11:30am Wednesday, 5:30pm-6:30pm MALE CHORUS WOMEN S CHOIR 07/07/11 @ 6pm TBA TUESDAY YOUTH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH COUNCIL TBA 1 st Tuesday @ 6pm Date TBA SPRC UMM FREE BREAKFAST 1 ST Monday @ 06:30pm TBA TBA NURTURING MINISTRY 3 rd Friday @ 10am 07/15/11
REVIVALS Church & Pastor: Union Grove Congregational Church Rev. Matt Henry Event: Annual Revival Sunday Evening Worship: July 3 rd, 2011 at 3pm with Pastor Hughes T. Crisp of Lipscomb Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Hillsborough, NC along with his choir and congregation. Date/Time: July 4 th July 8 th, 2011 nightly at 7:30pm Evangelist: Rev. Dr. Howard Woods, Jr., of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Particulars: Lunch will be served immediately following morning worship (07/03/11). Church & Pastor: Celia Phelps Memorial UMC Rev. Larry Fitzgerald Event: Annual Revival Sunday Evening Worship: July 17 th at 3:00pm with Rev. Paul Milton of St. Mark UMC, Charlotte, NC along with his choir and congregation. Date/Time: July 18-21, 2011 nightly at 7:30pm Evangelist: Rev. Dr. Howard Woods, Jr., of Ebenezer Baptist Church. UNION MEMORIAL UMC PARISH NOTICES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2011