First United Methodist Church Rutherfordton, North Carolina First Service Sunday School Second Service 8:45 am 9:45 am 11:00 am Our Mission: Sharing Christ s Light on Main Street and Beyond September 25, 2016 19th Sunday after Pentecost Worship of the Lord In our worship we use both the red United Methodist Hymnal (UMH) and the black The Faith We Sing (TFWS). WE GATHER FROM THE WORLD AND WE PRAISE GOD Tolling of the Church Bell Welcome and Announcements Jimmy Dancy, Lay Leader (Worshippers, please register your attendance in the red Hospitality Folders.) Prelude In Christ There Is No East or West arr. Dale Wood **Bringing of the Light Acolyte **Introit Majesty, Worship His Majesty arr. Eugene Thomas *Call to Worship Leader: Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. People: They will say of the Lord, God is my refuge and fortress, the one in whom we trust. Leader: Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the refuge of God s wings. People: They will not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day. Leader: Those who love me, I will deliver, says the Lord. People: O Lord, we call to you now. Show us your salvation. *Hymn No. 181 (UMH) Ye Servants of God HANOVER *Affirmation of Faith No. 881 The Apostle s Creed *Passing the Peace of Christ Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Moments with Children Rufus the Rabbit **(Children, ages 4-6, are invited to exit with leaders for Children s Church)
Special Music WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD Katie Johnson *The Gospel Lesson Luke 16:19-31, Pew Bible NT Pg. 79 Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you Lord Christ! Sermon A Rich Man In Hell Dr. Thompson WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *Hymn No. 121 (UMH) WELLESLEY There s A Wideness In God s Mercy Prayers of the People Offering of Ourselves and Our Gifts *Response in Praise, No. 94 (UMH) 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 uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord s Prayer WE ARE SENT FORTH INTO THE WORLD *Hymn No. 427 (UMH) GERMANY Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life *Dismissal with Blessing **We Follow the Light into the World Acolyte **Benediction Response Dale Wood Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing *Chimes of the Trinity *Postlude Since I Have Been Redeemed arr. Charles Callahan *Congregation please stand, as you are able **11:00 am Worship Service Only Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve TODAY S ASSISTANTS IN MINISTRY Bread Maker: Naomi Yelton Sound System: Eric Wells Door Steppers: Jeep & Johnnie Martin Greeters: 8:30 - Eric & Terri Wells 10:40 - Scott & Stacey Griffith Acolyte: Campbell Powell Ushers: 8:40 - Ken Sanford, Head Usher; Pete Russell, Doug Melton 10:55 - Randy McDaniel, Head Usher; Jeff Powell, Jimmy Dancy, Captain; Mel Bunch, Greg Hodge, John Lewis, Ralph Hier, Don Harris
When You Pray, Remember the Following Church Members, Homebound Members and Our Service Personnel: Will Beam, Army June Bradford D. J. Bradley Will Bunch, Marines Wyatt Church Lydia Clontz Lucy Daniel Cole Flack, deployed to Kuwait S. G. Gabriel Lewis Hamrick Bill & Nancy Hartley Linda Hoyle Buzz Mercer Connie Miller Debbie Murphy Family of Sandra Flack Prince Beth Sayre Cathy Tanner Ellyn Tanner Janet Toney Mary Lib Trent David Truscott Jimy Weaver Merrill Wood Remember the Following Friends & Family of Church Members: Jim Armentrout, father of Russ Kim Berst, niece of Pete Russell Russell Chappell, brother of Chuck Chappell Caroline & Halley Dannemiller, granddaughters of Joan King Jack Flack, father of Ken Flack Marie Garland Norma Gillespie, sister of Donna Carver Dee Griffith, mother of Scott Griffith Shirley Holtzclaw, mother-in-law of Suzanne Holtzclaw Scott Jackson, friend of Odean & Barbara Keever Buck Juzyk, son-in-law of Newt & Susan Hamlin Janie Kincaid, mother of Debbie Best Emerson Landry Travis Martin, son of Jeep Martin Kristi Maynard, niece of Debbie Murphy Lisa Meares, daughter of David & Diane McMillan Alan Miller Tommy Richardson, nephew of the Gabriels Adaire Thompson Harold Thompson, father of Bill Harriette Line Thompson Billy Webb, friend of Myra Woody Don White, father-in-law of Mel Bunch Jonathan Willard, son of Nancy & Bill Hartley Dr. Joel Winker FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 264 North Main Street; Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone (828) 287-3704 Sydnor s Cell (828) 337-6868 First Church Website: www.fumcrutherfordton.org Like us on Face Book First United Methodist Church, Rutherfordton, NC OUR STAFF Dr. Sydnor Thompson, III Beau Lunceford Pastor Director of Children s & Youth Ministry sydnor@fumcrutherfordton.org beau@fumcrutherfordton.org Patricia Harrelson Director of Music patricia@fumcrutherfordton.org Alice Wright Friendship Club Director alice@fumcrutherfordton.org Pam Craft Administrative Assistant pam@fumcrutherfordton.org Glenda Fuhrmann Organist glenda@fumcrutherfordton.org Kathy Watson TLC Preschool Director kathy@fumcrutherfordton.org Karen Ruhl Receptionist karen@fumcrutherfordton.org OUR MISSIONARIES Newt & Susan Hamlin, Missionaries to Papua New Guinea
For The Record Week of 09-18-2016 STEWARDSHIP OF PRESENCE... 170 SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE... 113 Weekly Budget Needs... $ 8,928.28 Pledged Offerings... $ 3,255.00 Non-Pledged Offerings... $ 1,612.00 Loose Plate Offerings... $ 176.00 Total Tithes & Offerings... $ 5,043.00 WE WELCOME KATIE JOHNSON and her parents to our worship service this morning. Katie is a junior at Concord Christian Academy in Concord, North Carolina. She is the daughter of Joey and Cherri Johnson and the granddaughter of Myra Woody. We deeply appreciate Katie's musical offering to God in our worship service this morning. THE HANDBELL CHOIR will begin rehearsals this Wednesday, September 28, from 6:00-6:45 in the choir room. I look forward to seeing those returning and the new members. We will have fun as we prepare music for the worship services. WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING - There will be a very important meeting of the Worship Committee on Monday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 pm in the Front Room. It will be our first committee meeting with Sydnor and he has some great new ideas! We will be planning our worship services through the end of the year. MEN FOR CHRIST RALLY GUEST SPEAKER: David Rowe, NFL & Super Bowl Champion Saturday, October 1, 2016 Fellowship Center 9:30 AM FREE & OPEN TO ALL MEN AND BOYS BLESSING OF THE PETS - October 4 th is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, honored as the patron saint of animals and the environment. At 6 pm on Tuesday, October 4 th, you are invited to bring your pets to our church s Memorial Garden (down the steps off of Main St) for a Blessing of the Pets ceremony. Come and join us for this time of blessing our pets and celebrating the special way they declare the glory of God. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES will be meeting in our facility during a major renovation project. Three adult classes will relocate at 9:45 Sunday mornings to the following rooms in our church: Front Room, Youth Center and the Library. Welcome our neighbors with warm greetings and directions as needed.
MISSION OPPORTUNITY! Helping others in need is one of the most rewarding things we do to share Chris's love. Please prayerfully consider joining a team from First Church as we travel to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia to help re-build homes after terrible flooding. We especially need plumbing and electrical experience, but welcome anyone that is able to help with light construction. Transportation, lodging and meals are provided, we just need your time and servant's heart. The trip will be Sunday October 16 through Friday October 21. Please contact Laurie Furse for more information - laurie.furse@hotmail.com or 864-706-3409. OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR GIFT(S)! If you play an instrument or sing (solo, trio, duet, etc.), please get the word to any of us in the music portion of the worship service. We would like to provide more music for the early service (and the second service as well). Thank you so much for considering volunteering. You, as well as the congregation, will receive a blessing. We look forward to hearing from you. Trish ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PLUG IN? Maybe you have been attending worship and are ready to take the next step and engage in a more in depth study of the Bible. You are invited to join the Faith Caravan Sunday School class in a new study Jesus the King by renowned author Timothy Keller. This 9- week study focuses on the gospel of Mark. What do you need to do to be a part of this study? Join us at 10:00 am on Sunday mornings in the Faith Caravan classroom on the 3 floor of the education building. Alan Henderson will begin this study on Sunday September 18th. This a great read! Pick up a copy and let's get started!! UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS: UMW will be participating in the Rutherfordton Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1st and we are looking for volunteers to help at the booth. Volunteer for a couple of hours and then enjoy the festivities! Save The Date! Purse/Wallet Auction on Friday, October 14th at 7pm. Do you have a new or gently used purse, wallet or briefcase that you would like to donate to the UMW Purse Auction? If you are interested in the Fall Festival or the Purse and Wallet Auction, please call or email Karen Ruhl at 828-305-8570 or karen@fumcrutherfordton.org. WELCOME WORSHIP AND RECEPTION FOR BISHOP LELAND: Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Trinity UMC, 587 Haywood Road in Asheville.
O U R CH U R C H I N A C T I O N (Daily Bible Readings) S U N D A Y, SEP T E M B E R 25 (Isaiah 31-32, Psalm 86, Acts 8) 8:00 am - Prayer Walk, PMH 8:45 am - Worship Service, S 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service, S 4:00 pm - Outreach Com., FR 5-6:15 pm - Disciple Fast Track, PMH 5-7 pm - Youth, YC M O N D A Y, SEP T E M B E R 26 (Isaiah 33-34, Psalm 87, Acts 9) 9:30 am - TLC Chapel, S 10 am - 8 pm - Welcome Table, FC & K 5-6:30 pm - Welcome Table Served, FC 6:30 pm - Worship Com., FR 6:30 pm - Al Anon (Newcomers), L 7:00 pm - Al Anon, DMC T U E S D A Y, S E P T E M B E R 2 7 (Isaiah 35-36, Psalm 88, Acts 10) 1:00 pm - Staff Meeting, BA 6:30 pm - SPRC, FR 7:00 pm - UMM, YC W E D N E S D A Y, SEP T E M B E R 28 (Isaiah 37-38, Psalm 89, Acts 11-12) 6:30-7:15 am - Youth Devotion, Boy Scout Hut 7:00 am - Men s Breakfast, FC & K 6:00 pm - Handbells, NM 7:00 pm - Chancel Choir, NM T H U R S D A Y, SEP T E M B E R 29 (Isaiah 39-40, Psalm 90, Acts 13) 6:45-7:30 am - Prayer Group, S F R I D A Y, SEP T E M B E R 30 (Isaiah 41-42, Psalm 91, Acts 14) S A T U R D A Y, O C T O B E R 1 (Isaiah 43-44, Psalm 92, Acts 15) 7am - UMW Booth for the Town Fall Festival, Front Lawn 9am - UMM Speaker (David Rowe), FC 12:00 pm - AA Meeting, PMH W O R L D CO M M U N I O N S U N D A Y, OCT O B E R 2 (Isaiah 45-46, Psalm 93, Acts 16) 8:00 am - Prayer Walk, PMH 8:45 am - Worship Service, S 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service, S 5-6:15 pm - Disciple Fast Track, FC 5-7 pm - Youth, YC LEGEND: BA - Balcony, DM - Dillard Morrow Class, FC - Fellowship Center, FR - Front Room, L - Library, NC - Nifong Chapel, NM - Nifong Music Room, PMH - Perry-Moore House, S - Sanctuary, YC - Youth Center