EARLY LIGHT ORDER OF WORSHIP MAY 17, 2015 ASCENSION

EARLY LIGHT ORDER OF WORSHIP
MAY 17, 2015
ASCENSION SUNDAY / CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
10:55 AM ORDER OF WORSHIP
MAY 17, 2015
ASCENSION SUNDAY / CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Please adjust all electronic devices so as not to interrupt the service.
Please adjust all electronic devices so as not to interrupt the service.
Welcome and Announcements
(Please sign and pass the Fellowship Folders)
John Huneyutt
Congregation
Ϯ Opening Prayer
John Huneycutt
Ϯ Passing the Peace
Congregation
Here I Am to Worship, How He Loves Us
Children’s Moment
Congregation
John Huneycutt & Children
Consecration of Prayer Quilts
Pastor Glenn Myers
Joys and Concerns
Pastor Glenn Myers
Morning Prayer w/The Lord’s Prayer
Jayne Walker
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Offertory Prayer and a Time of Giving
John Huneycutt
Please sign and pass the Fellowship Folders located at the end of the pew.
MISSION STATEMENT (Please remain seated)
Congregation
Ϯ Our Mission Statement
Ϯ Songs of Praise
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Glenn Myers
OUR
The mission of First United Methodist Church is to believe in Jesus Christ as
Lord, to receive the power of the Holy Spirit, and to respond to the needs of
others with the love of God the Father.
OPENING PRAYER
Cren Rosenbaum
PRELUDE
Prelude in G, Handel
Anita Long, organ
PRESENTING THE LIGHT
D.J. Hatley
Ϯ HYMN UMH No. 154 Vs. 1,2,3,6
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Ϯ CONFIRMATION CREED
Confirmands & Congregation
Ϯ GLORIA PATRI No. 71
GREATOREX
Ϯ PASSING THE PEACE
Congregation
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
Paulette Hendrix & Children
CONSECRATION OF PRAYER QUILTS
Pastor Glenn Myers
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Pastor Glenn Myers
MORNING PRAYER with The Lord’s Prayer
Elizabeth Rosenbaum
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
ANTHEM
Bow The Knee
Chancel Choir
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Zeb Chapman
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Congregation
OFFERTORY
Andante, Beethoven
Anita Long, organ
Ϯ OFFERTORY RESPONSE UMH No. 94
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
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!
(Please remain standing)
Scripture
Genesis 12:1-5a
Message
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Ϯ Closing Song
I Will Follow
Ϯ Blessing and Going Forth
Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr.
Congregation
Pastor Glenn Myers
ϯ Congregation please stand as able.
Ϯ SCRIPTURE
Genesis 12:1-5a
Adam Szewczyk
MESSAGE
JOIN THE JOURNEY Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr.
Ϯ HYMN UMH No. 327
Crown Him With Many Crowns
THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT I UMH No. 33 Confirmands/Congregation
Ϯ DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
Pastor Glenn Myers
Ϯ BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Chancel Choir & Congregation
May the Lord watch over you until we meet again.
May He hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen, and amen.
Ϯ CARRYING THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD
Ϯ THE TRINITY CHIMES
Ϯ POSTLUDE
Lift High the Cross, Nicholson
Ϯ Congregation please stand as able.
D .J. Hatley
Anita Long, organ
UMH: United Methodist Hymnal, 1992
As you depart, you are entering the mission field!
As you depart, you are entering the mission field!
We continue to be in prayer with the people in Nepal and all who are affected by the
earthquake including first responders and families of those who have died or are
missing. Global Ministries has been in touch with all of our missionaries in the area and
confirmed they are safe. UMCOR is preparing a response, working through local and
international partners. Donations to support the response to the earthquake in Nepal and
other international disasters can be made through UMCOR Advance # 982450. Checks
can be made out to the church and write UMCOR Advance #982450 in the memo. We
will collect these offerings through May 24, 2015.
GENESIS 12:1-5a
12 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your
father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation,
and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I
will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you
all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”4 So Abram went, as the Lord had
told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he
departed from Haran. 5 Abram took his wife Sarai and his brother’s son Lot, and
all the possessions that they had gathered, and the persons whom they had
acquired in Haran; and they set forth to go to the land of Canaan.
CONFIRMATION CREED
CONFIRMANDS: We, the Confirmation Class of 2015, Believe
ALL: That our Father God:
Is Perfect, Lives in Heaven, Is the Creator and Maker of All Things,
Is All Powerful, Loves All of His Creation, Sees All and Knows All.
That Jesus Christ:
Is God’s only Son, He is Our Savior and The Prince of Peace.
He Gave His Life on the Cross for our sins.
On the third day, God raised Him from the dead.
He ascended into Heaven and lives with God the Father.
That The Holy Spirit:
Was given by Jesus Christ, He lives inside of us,
And is our Friend and Constant Companion.
He is our Teacher and Guide in all the Ways of Jesus.
That as Representative of Jesus Christ:
We will attend church regularly and participate
By praying, singing, and listening to God’s Word.
We will help feed the hungry,
Help clothe those who have not clothing,
And help find shelter for the Homeless.
We will visit those who are ill or have aging problems
And bring them care and joy with our presence.
All acts of service will be given through the love of Christ Jesus.
This We Believe.
2015 CONFIRMATION CLASS
Zebulon Francis
Turner Crenshaw
Adam Alexander
Chapman
Rosenbaum
Szewczyk
Dean Hendrix, Mentor
Dave Salmon, Mentor
Walter Wilson, Mentor
SPECIAL THANKS AND APPRECIATION to Shirley Cottle for her
guidance and leadership in the 2015 Confirmation Class. Also, a big thank
you to Cathy McClamrock for providing all materials and making the stoles
for this year’s confirmation class.
It is a joy to gather together today. Our hope is that through word, music,
fellowship and prayer, you will experience the presence of God in your life. We are
grateful to have those who are our guests in worship today. During the early part
of the service we ask everyone to sign our Fellowship Folders or sheets so that we
may have a record of your attendance. If you are a guest and would like more
information about our church, please leave us your contact information. Those who
are interested in joining First UMC Mocksville are asked to contact Pastor Glenn
at 336.751.2503. NEW MEMBERS will be joining the church next Sunday, May
24th. Please contact the church office if you would like to join the church on
Pentecost Sunday. There will be a CONNECTION BRUNCH on Sunday, 5/31
at 10:00 AM in the Family Life Center. New members will be introduced at the
brunch. There will be no Sunday School on May 31 st.
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Leon Jones. Leon passed
away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Condolences may be sent to Anne at 288 Southwood
Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028.
MINISTRY 22:6 SUMMER DAY CAMP Student Registration Forms are now
available on the website.
For more information, contact Allison at
[email protected] or call 336-753-1900.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL This year we are going to SPACE for VBS! Our
theme is Mission: Discover God's Light! We are in need of volunteers and kiddos to
participate in VBS...preschool to rising 6th graders are invited to join us for VBS.
Youth are also invited to help. VBS is June 14-June 18th from 6:30 PM-8:45PM.
MARY CIRCLE meets Monday, May 18. Please meet at the church at 12:30 PM to
carpool to Lillian Sharpe’s home, 129 Fox Horn Court, Mocksville.
WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP MEAL is 5/20/15 5:30 PM Family Life Center
Proceeds will go to Honduras Medical Missions. Menu is meatloaf, green beans,
vegetables, rolls and assorted desserts.
CHILDCARE BOARD meets TODAY 3:00 PM Conference Room
Sunday, May 17
8:45 AM Early Light FLC
9:50 AM Sunday School V
10:55 AM Traditional Worship S
12:15 PM Worship Committee FLC
3:00 PM Childcare Board CFR
5:00 PM UMYF Parent Meeting FLC
7:00 PM Administrative Board CFR
Monday, May 18
12:30 PM Mary Circle
Wednesday, May 20
9:00 AM Prayers & Squares FH
5:30 PM Fellowship Meal FLC
6:30 PM Handbells HR
7:30 PM Chancel Choir CCR
Thursday, May 21
11:30 AM Young at Heart – Snyders
12:00 PM Prayer Time S
6:30 PM Preschool Graduation FLC
Saturday, May 23
7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study FH
Sunday, May 24
Pentecost Sunday
8:45 AM Early Light FLC
9:50 AM Sunday School V
10:55 AM Traditional Worship S
CAMPUS KEY
FLC = Family Life Center
FH = Fellowship Hall
S = Sanctuary
CFR = Conference Room
V = Various Rooms
HR = Handbell Room
CCR = Chancel Choir Room
EDB = Education Building
UMYF/PARENT MEETING TODAY 5:00 PM Family Life Center
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD meets TONIGHT 7:00 PM Conference Room
YOUNG AT HEART meets Thursday, 5/21 11:30 AM at the home of George and
Doris Snyder. Please call to the church office by Tuesday, 5/19 if you plan to attend.
NEXT CHILDREN-FAMILY OUTING Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 30,
3:00 PM, Shelter # 10 at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury! Tons of fun for the kids train ride, carousel, putt-putt, playground, petting barn, gem mine, water plaza, and
much more! Please bring money if your child wishes to participate in any of the
activities; prices and attractions can be found at: www.dannicholas.net/. Dinner will be
provided. If you are interested in attending, please contact Tracy Huneycutt at
[email protected] by May 25 (you must RSVP in order to have dinner
provided.) Anyone interested in coming is encouraged to invite their friends, too!
COVENANT BIBLE STUDY is an in-depth group Bible study in which people read
and discuss the Bible together, learning how to love God - and each other - better. It is
a 24 week study divided into three eight week segments with a break in-between
focusing on creating, living and trusting. The video supplements provide insightful
background for a deeper understanding of the Bible. Jerry Banks and Patsy Brewer are
organizing groups to start soon. Contact them for more information: Jerry at 998-8898
or Patsy at 751-5322. Jerry’s class will begin on June 2, 2015 and run through July 21 st.
ACTS OF RANDOM KINDNESS During the month of May, FUMC will celebrate
ARK month as we turn our attention to Acts of Random Kindness. The Evangelism
Team will hand our ARK Cards at the services during the month of May. Please use the
cards to accompany your acts of kindness.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GRADUATES
If you are a high school graduate or have a high school graduate who will be
recognized on Graduation Sunday, June 7, 2015, please contact the church office with
full name, school name and future plans - [email protected]
We would like a picture to be included in the bulletin/newsletter. Please e-mail the
picture with your information to the office. Information deadline is tomorrow, May
18, 2015. College Graduates: Please submit your information to the church office (email preferred.) College graduates will also be recognized on Sunday, June 7.
There will be a church-wide luncheon honoring our graduates following the 10:55
AM service on June 7 in the Family Life Center. All are invited!
THE CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE has started several new
ministries in our church. The Transportation Committee is a group of church members
who are willing to drive other church members to doctor appointments, out-patient
testing or treatments, or for other transportation needs. Any church member who needs
this sort of help should call Mike Hendrix, 336- 998-2582 or 336-909-2412.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Louise Bowden, Bailey Brewer, John Byrd, John Cottle, David Deadmon, Missy
Foster, Jean Helms, Clyde & Helen Hendricks, Jackson Hendricks, Randy Hendricks,
Anne Jones, Kenny Jordan, Isaac Markland, Bayne Miller, Glenn Miller, Frank Payne,
Marty Roberts, Fred Roth, Sonja Russell, Von & Madeline Shelton, Dick & Kathy
Smith, Janet Smith, Glen Stanley Ann Stayer, Elmer Stoneman, Karen Sykes, Larry
Tutterow, Jayne Walker, Jerry Tweed
Emergency Workers
Members of the Armed Forces
ARBOR ACRES: Cole & Elva Grace Tomlinson AUTUMN CARE: Janet Baucom,
Charles Hendricks BERMUDA COMMONS: Molly Jo McClamrock, Jean Shelton,
BROOKSTONE TERRACE: Margaret Foster CLEMMONS VILLAGE: Tilthia
Hanes REGENCY CARE: John Coil
SOMERSET: Velma Daniel, Jolly Duncan
TRINITY ELMS: Tom Nicholls, Marie Steed
Prayer Requests: Lillian Sharpe, 336.936.9014
[email protected]
Judy Bailey, 336.978.7763
[email protected]
Prayer time is held each Thursday at noon in the Sanctuary.
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
310 N. Main Street | Mocksville, NC 27028 | www.firstumcmocksville.org
Church Office: 336.751.2503
Emergency / After Hours: 336.813.0425
Preschool / Afterschool Office: 336.753.1900
Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr. – Senior Pastor
John Huneycutt – Youth/Christian Education
Barbara Basham – Director of Music/Preschool Director
Allison Lambert – Director of Afterschool Ministries
Tommy Dunn – Organist / Technology / Office
Teresa Lakey – Administrative/Financial Assistant
Shane Butcher – Financial Assistant
Natalie Sanders, Taylor Slye – Custodial Staff
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MAY 17, 2015
ASCENSION SUNDAY / CONFIRMATION SUNDAY