weekly bulletin - Monroeville FUMC

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prayer Concerns
UMYF - “Eli & Samuel”
Supper Parents: Ron & Christi Wiggins
Please pray for:_________________
The church office will be closed tomorrow, January 19th.
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The Pastor’s Study, Reading Scripture as Methodists, will begin Sunday,
January 25th, from 5:00-6:15 in the Alice Lee Room. Plan to be a part of this
12-week study and let the church office know so we can order a book for you
($12).
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First United Methodist Church
324 Pineville Road
Monroeville, Alabama 36460
251-575-2790
fumcmonroevilleal.org
January 18, 2015
11:00
Baypines District Celebration Conference and Church Leader Training will be
held at Atmore FUMC at 3:00 on Sunday, January 25th. Anyone interested in
attending is encouraged to do so.
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If you would like a card sent from the
church please include address here:
Address______________________
The Ladies’ Sewing Group will have a work day Monday, January 26th, from
10:00-2:00 in Norman Barnett Hall.
Staff-Parish Relations will meet Tuesday, January 27th, at 5:30 in the Alice Lee
Room.
Unleashed Methodists will be eating lunch at the Shrimp Basket in Evergreen
Thursday, January 29th. They will leave from the church at 11:00. Please see
Mary Ann Brown if you would like to go.
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City______________________ ____
State______ Zip_______________
Prayers answered. Please remove
from prayer list:_________________
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Please remember that prayer
requests cannot be published unless
the attendance form on the other
side has been signed.
The Back Pack Ministry asks that you check your pantry and bring any backpack items you have on hand (or wish to purchase) to the church to be used
for the children who benefit from this ministry each week. Lists of back pack
items are in the narthex and on the table by the upstairs elevator. Monetary
donations are also appreciated.
Check the 2015 flower calendar on the bulletin board outside Barnett Hall
kitchen and sign up to provide altar arrangements for worship. There are still
dates available.
We extend deepest sympathy to Ed Lee and his family on the death of his
father, John Curry, in Auburn, Alabama, on January 8, 2015.
Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. Francis Turner III
Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Thomas Lane Butts
Minister of Education: Rev. Pam Barnhardt
Director of Music Ministries/Organist: Nancy Carleton
Chancel Choir Director: Terry Galbraith
Church Business Administrator: Jessica Hankins
Church Secretary: Sarah Countryman
Nursery Director: Christi Dunn
Nursery Attendants: Letitia King & Rosie Parker
Sermon
Morning Worship
January 18, 2015 ~ 9:00
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
The Primacy of Scripture
Response
Affirmation of Faith
Prayer
Rev. Turner
Hymnal, 884
Rev. Turner
First United Methodist Church
Please assist us by registering
your attendance
January 18, 2015 ~ 9:00
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Offering
^ Doxology
Hymnal, 95
Name___________________________
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. Turner
Address_________________________
Nancy Carleton
Rev. Pam Barnhardt
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal, 895
______________________________
Chancel Choir
Prayer Response
Chancel Choir
Phone___________________________
ENTRANCE
Gathering
Introit
Prelude
Opportunities
My Hope Is in the Lord
Greeting
^ Hymn 103
Nancy Carleton
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Three-fold Amen
Rev. Francis Turner
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Email____________________________
Congregation
SENDING FORTH
^ Opening Prayer
^ Act of Praise
Glory Be to the Father
Member(s)
Rev. Turner
First time visitor
Hymnal, 70
Visitor
Wish to join church
Desire pastoral visit
^ Hymn 600
Wonderful Words of Life
^ Benediction
PROCLAMATION
and RESPONSE
^ Benediction Response
Congregation
Rev. Turner
Make Me a Servant
Going Forth
Chancel Choir
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Nancy Carleton
HEAD USHER:
Anthem
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture
Chancel Choir
Rev. Barnhardt
John 8:31-32
2 Peter 1:3-4, 20-21; 3:2, 15-19
Rev. Barnhardt
^ Hymn 599
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Congregation
^ Hymn 601
Thy Word Is a Lamp
Congregation
Children’s Sermon
Rev. Barnhardt
^ Standing as able
Please silence or turn off your cell phones.
The flowers are placed on the altar today to the glory of God
and in honor of Ann Elizabeth’s 10th birthday by Chris, Laura & Laura Grace King.
CRUCIFER:
Taylor Barnes
ACOLYTE:
Seth Turner
ALTAR GUILD:
Melissa Lipscomb
ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY:
Worship - 79 (9:00) / 62 (11:00)
Sunday School - 75
Sermon
Morning Worship
The Primacy of Scripture
Rev. Turner
First United Methodist Church
January 18, 2015 ~ 11:00
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Response
Affirmation of Faith
Prayer
Hymnal, 884
Rev. Turner
____________________________________________________
Offering
^ Doxology
ENTRANCE
Gathering
Introit
Prelude
Opportunities
How Firm a Foundation
Greeting
^ Hymn 103
Nancy Carleton
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. Turner
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal, 895
Prayer Response
To God Who Gave the Scriptures
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Hymnal, 70
^ Hymn 600
Wonderful Words of Life
^ Benediction Response
Lord, We Hear Your Word
Prayer for Illumination
Going Forth
Rev. Turner
Ensemble
Rev. Barnhardt
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Congregation
^ Hymn 601
Thy Word Is a Lamp
Congregation
Rev. Barnhardt
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Member(s)
First time visitor
Visitor
Wish to join church
Desire pastoral visit
________________
Nancy Carleton
Ensemble
^ Hymn 599
Children’s Sermon
Congregation
Rev. Barnhardt
John 8:31-32
2 Peter 1:3-4, 20-21; 3:2, 15-19
Address ____________________
Email_______________________
SENDING FORTH
Rev. Turner
Glory Be to the Father
Name______________________
Phone_______________________
Congregation
PROCLAMATION
and RESPONSE
Scripture
Ensemble
Ensemble
^ Benediction
Anthem
Hymnal, 95
Rev. Francis Turner
^ Opening Prayer
^ Act of Praise
Nancy Carleton
Rev. Pam Barnhardt
Please assist us by registering
your attendance.
January 18, 2015~ 11:00
^ Standing as able
Please silence or turn off your cell phones.
The flowers are placed on the altar today to the glory of God
and in honor of Ann Elizabeth’s 10th birthday by Chris, Laura & Laura Grace King.
HEAD USHERS:
Melvin Foukal
CRUCIFER:
Jack Estes
ACOLYTE:
Brooks Wiggins
ALTAR GUILD:
Melissa Lipscomb
ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY:
Worship - 79 (9:00) / 62 (11:00)
Sunday School - 75
PRAYER CONCERNS
Opportunities for the Week
FROM OUR CHURCH:
Mary Faith Marriott
Marianne Lee
Jon Wright Lazenby
Anna Ruth Melton
Diane Watson
Anne Clark
Neel Lavender
Griffin McKenzie
Ann Walker
Suzanne Nicholas
A.T. & Virginia McQueen
FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS:
Family of Ridge Hardin
Family of John Curry
Jessica Dyess (daughter- in-law of Dyess’)
David Simmons
Sharon Odom
Ed Rainey (Bill Rainey’s father)
Charles Butler (Michelle Rainey’s father)
Jan Thompson
Nanny Ruth (Stephen Prout’s grandmother)
Bobbie Lyman
Shane Patrick (Bouler’s great-grandson)
John Buchanan
Brenda Jordan (Robbie Kennedy’s mother)
Nelson Crandall
Charles Salter
Elizabeth May (Cindy Anderson’s sister)
Janice Kane
Dick Jones (Donna Brown’s cousin)
Jimmy Kane
Pam Max
Beverly Morrison (Suzanne Davis’ mother)
Jan Curtis
Danny Wilson (Jessica Hankins’ father)
Dana Hayes
Rayford & Beverly Smith
Brenda Benton (Scott Daniels’ mother)
Tony Padgett
John Loyd
Bailey Byrd
Robert Hill
Alan Holland (Wounded Warrior)
Rita Edwards
Shannon Ward
Tucker Lowe
Kimberly Brennan (Kathy Ellis’ sister)
Kathy Dyess (Diane Watson’s sister)
Luke Kelly & Family
Jim & Cheryl Kelly
Melba Melton (Ree Smith’s mother)
Buddy Jaye
Leslie Watson Jordan (Conrad Watson’s niece)
Brian Crandall
Abigail Pierson
Suzanne Williams
Martha Walker
Denver Shuttlesworth
Caroline Clark (Christie Prout’s niece in China)
Eric Hunter (Wounded Warrior)
Katelyn Tillman (Diane Watson’s niece)
Lisa Ehlers
Megan Mendevilla (Christie Prout’s niece)
Connor Hall & Family
Leigh Ann Parmer (Ann Walker’s daughter)
Stewart Coaker (Cele Coaker’s son)
Sherry Gregson (Margaret Murphy’s daughter)
Peggy Baggett
Bettye Anderson (Richard Anderson’s mother)
Clanton N. Lavender III (Neel & Sylvia Lavender’s grandson)
Please note our prayer request policy:
We cannot publish a prayer request unless the Prayer Concerns form includes the name
of the person making the request.
Prayer requests will be published for 6 months unless requested otherwise.
Names in italics indicate long term needs.
It is not the intention of the staff to remove any who remain in particular need of prayer.
If this occurs, please let us know so that it can be corrected.
You may add or remove names from the prayer list at any time by using the Prayer
Concerns tear-off sheet in the bulletin or by calling the church office.
Sunday, January 18
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
Men’s Club Breakfast (Norman Barnett Hall)
Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Choraliers
Ensemble
UMYF
Monday, January 19
12:00 pm
8:00 pm
Church office closed
AA Nooners (Room 404 upstairs)
NA (Room 404 upstairs)
Tuesday, January 20
Wednesday, January 21
6:45 am
9:30-12:30
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Youth Prayer Breakfast (Hardee’s)
Norman Barnett Hall in use (HIPPY)
AA Nooners (Room 404 upstairs)
Women’s Bible Study (Alice Lee Room)
Youth Bible Study (Youth Room)
Chancel Bells
Men’s Ensemble
Chancel Choir
Thursday, January 22
10:00 am
Senior Adult Coffee Time (Norman Barnett Hall)
Friday, January 23
Saturday, January 24
Sunday, January 25
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Choraliers
Ensemble
UMYF - Supper parents - Ziebach
Pastor’s Bible Study (Alice Lee Room)