A Stephen Ministry Congregation 706.453.7064 (West Broad Street) 706.999.9845 (Carey Station Road) P. O. Box 216 // Greensboro, Georgia 30642 www.fumcgreensboro.org Joseph L. Watson, Jr., Senior Pastor:
[email protected] Amanda Garvin, Associate Pastor:
[email protected] Merry Grayson, Assistant Pastor:
[email protected]
Y|Üáà hÇ|àxw `xà{Éw|áà V{âÜv{ Éy ZÜxxÇáuÉÜÉ ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING WORSHIP AUGUST 28, 2011 8:45 A.M./ 9:30 A.M./11:00 A.M. THE PRELUDE Lindsay Lipscomb/Dawn Ruppelt THE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Thanks for signing the attendance register book located on your pew. *THE CALL TO WORSHIP
8:45/9:30/11:00
No. 310
*THE HYMN OF PRAISE No. 158
Congregation Come Christians, Join to Sing
*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 881 THE OFFERTORY PRAYER THE OFFERTORY SPECIAL 9:30
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He Lives, Chorus
The Apostles’Creed
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
THE DOXOLOGY No. 95
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THE CHILDREN’S SERMON 9:30/11:00 nd
Children’s Church: Age 3 – 2 Grade
*THE HYMN No. 415
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Take Up Thy Cross
THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER THE ANTHEM 8:45 9:30/11:00 THE SCRIPTURE THE SERMON 8:45/11:00 9:30
Lindsay Lipscomb Chancel Choir
The Power of the Cross
Matthew 16: 21-28
“Doing Hard Things” “Dealing With the Devil”
Rev. Garvin Rev. Watson
*THE HYMN No. 295 In The Cross of Christ I Glory, Vs. 1, 2 &5
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*THE BENEDICTION *THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE 8:45/11:00 No. 666 Shalom to You 9:30 Grace, Love and Fellowship
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*POSTLUDE OF PEACE *Congregation please stand.
Flowers South Campus: The beautiful flowers today are given to the Glory of God and in memory of her mother, Jewel Whisenhunt, by Donnie and Bobbie Moss.
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Meetings Administrative Council, Tuesday, August 30, Family Life Center, 7 p.m. Worship Committee, Wednesday, August 31, Conference Room, South Campus, 5:15 p.m. Trustee Meeting, Thursday, September 1, Conference Room, South Campus, 6 p.m. Adults
Liturgist Training: Open to anyone who would like to help in worship by serving as a liturgist. TODAY: Sunday, August 28 – 10:15 North Campus Sanctuary Altar Flowers for Worship Services: Please contact Peggy Hall at
[email protected] if you would like to place flowers at the North Campus on September 4, 11, or 25 or at the South Campus on September 4, 11, 18 or 25. Dates for both campuses are also available for October – December. Donut Sunday: On Sunday, September 4, before and after the 9:30 service, following the 8:45 service and before the 11:00 service, the United Methodist Men’s Fellowship is sponsoring Donut Sunday. Please join us for coffee and donuts in the respective gathering areas. Our UM Men’s Fellowship is promoting the KICK OFF of their new season that commences with their monthly BREAKFAST, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. South Campus. Our guest speaker is our own, Joe Watson. Come and get to know Joe. United Methodist Men: Our UM Men’s Fellowship is having their KICK OFF BREAKFAST for our 2011-12 season, September 8, at 8 a.m. at the South Campus. Our GUEST SPEAKER is our own Joe Watson, “Come and get to know, Joe”. Our Men’s Fellowship has an exciting season planned with an opportunity for each of us to grow spiritually, participate and support the total mission of our Church through involvement of events and activities while enjoying special guest speakers at our regular breakfast meetings. If you attend our church, please come and join us and bring a guest. SIGN UP TO ATTEND BREAKFAST through the bulletin insert or by calling 706.453.7064 and WEAR YOUR CHURCH NAMETAG. If you have questions, please contact Bob Hummell at
[email protected] or 706.817.3754. 911911- A WAKE UP CALL FOR GOD’S PEOPLE A Simulcast with Anne Graham Lotz and Joel Rosenberg Sunday, September 11, 2011; 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM, EST This will be simulcast at the Carey Station Road Campus. Doors will open at 6:00 PM We ask that all in the congregation please pray for this special event that eyes would be opened and lives would be changed.
Christian Education Seekers: Bible Study for young adults without children. Tuesday, August 30: 6:30 South Campus Bring an appetizer to share. Find us on Facebook or contact
[email protected]. Fall Opportunities for Adult Studies…Please see the insert for the list of Bible studies that will be offered this fall. There is something for everyone. Sign-up sheets can be found at both campuses at the information tables.
Missions August Food Bank Needs: Grits, canned meats, mac & cheese, paper grocery bags. Our Food Bank is “the Gift that keeps on giving”. We help needy Greene County fellow citizens EAT today! And it’s so easy for you to participate. Just pick up 1 or 2 items on your next trip to Publix or Ingles. And remember: 100% of your gift goes to work!!
Youth South Campus – Impact Youth: th th All youth 6 -12 grade invited to join us. This Week: Inflatable Games and Sundaes 5:30 – 7:00 Pick up your fall schedule today in the youth office! Confirmation informational meeting – September 18: 4:30 at the South Campus Greeting Cards: Pre-order your Christmas Cards from a member of our youth group. Cards feature pictures taken by members of our congregation and proceeds will support the youth travel fund. These will be sold from Sept. 4-Sept. 25. Pick up will begin on Nov. 6. A variety of packages will be available. Thank You: Thank you to Julie Watson and Lynn Copeland for packing College Care Packages. We sent out 26 packages to college students! Thank you for your donations Greensboro!
bÑÑÉÜàâÇ|à|xá tà ZÜxxÇáuÉÜÉ YAhA`AVA North Campus Sunday Worship Services 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Gathering Time: 9:45 a.m. Church nursery available for infants – 3 years Kid’s Worship: 4 years & up after Children’s Sermon South Campus Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Gathering Time: 9:00 a.m. Church nursery available for infants through 3 years Kid’s Worship: 4 years & up after the Children’s Sermon Children & Adult Sunday School Classes North Campus: 10:00 a.m. each Sunday – Nursery provided South Campus: 10:45 a.m. each Sunday – Nursery provided Youth Sunday School meets at the South Campus only. Youth Group th th Praise Band for Youth for 6 -12 grades Meets every Sunday, 4:30 – 5:30 at the South Campus Choir Room th th Xtreme – Youth group for students in 6 -12 grades Meets every Sunday, 4:00-5:30 at North Campus th th Impact - Youth group for students in 6 -12 grades Meets every Sunday, 5:30-7:00 at South Campus Adult Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal - September – May at South Campus Each Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Hand Bell Room North Campus Ensemble Rehearsal at South Campus Each Wednesday from 5:45 -6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room Adult Chancel Choir Rehearsal at South Campus Each Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Choir Room Monthly Wednesday Night Mission Dinners rd September – May every 3 Wednesday of each month Location TBA each month Small Group Bible Studies: September – May JOY Club – (Just Older Youth) September – May: Second Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m. Family Life Center Prayer Shawl Ministry rd Meets every 1st and 3 Monday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Walker Church
Our ministers are the congregation; those that assist them are: Joseph L. Watson, Senior Pastor Amanda Garvin, Associate Pastor Merry Grayson, Assistant Pastor Mark & Dawn Ruppelt, Ministers of Music Kathy Cawthon, Administrative Assistant Lynn Dover, North & South Campus Facilities Coordinator Peggy Hall, South Campus Office Assistant Dawn Ruppelt, Organist Lindsay Lipscomb, pianist Kim McClain, 8:45 a.m. pianist Listen to and download sermons and worship music on line: www.fumcgreensboro.org/worship
exÅxÅuxÜ |Ç cÜtçxÜ In an effort to update our prayer concerns, some persons that have been listed may have been accidently removed. If they need to be back on the prayer list, please call the church office and let us know. Prayer Pager Heather Nicholas: #1-877-213-3125 New Prayer Request Jana Chillemi, back surgery, mother of Tommy Chillemi and daughter of Thedeous Johnson Cinda Walker, 1000 Lakeside Ct., Greensboro, GA 30642 Lewis Ashley, David Ashley’s father, St. Joe’s East Hospital, Greensboro Ron Dickey, 1010 Slow Creek Way, Greensboro, GA 30642 Marge Garrett, 1001 Kakie Place, Greensboro, GA 30642 Lois Rotruck, 1661 Pine Grove Road, Greensboro, GA 30642
Our at home members: Betty McWhorter
Doris Thornton
Rehab/Assisted Care and Nursing Home Del & Jan Francis Harmon Proctor Gladys Morris Billy Ashley Frances Sturgis Pat Barton Goodwin & Lou Bryan
Helen Withrow
Bub Nipper Emory Luke Hamp McWhorter
Continue praying for: Anne Wilbanks Barbara Durshimer Betty Ruth Gandy Blair Brown Bonnie Duvall Brent Ogletree Brent Severson Caroline Ingle Chad Allgood Claude Light Dan Martin David Dickey DJ Tippett Donald Dennis Donna Rowlen
Dorothy Calloway Doug McBride Ed & Mary Guillette Ginny Morgan Ginny Spurlock Grace Cook Gwen Phelps Jake Brown Jarrett Paynter Jerry Townsend John Holy Joyce Chewning Kim Shoaf Marcia Shaefer Pat Tesh
Peter Igel Robert Thomas Permar Ryan Strasdauskas Sandy Crowe Thedeous Johnson Theresa Donoho Timothy McCannon United States of America United States Military Forces Viola Hall Virginia Brook Walt Bennett Wayne Wooley William Sheppard Zandra Overstreet
Donna Lou Hixenbaugh
Acolyte 9:30: McKay Hyatt Nursery Volunteers: Kristin Hill (9:30); Lynn Dover (11:00) Kid’s Worship Volunteers: Kerri Fuller (9:30); Suzanne Moore (11:00) Greeters 8:45 a.m.: Lewis & Emma O’Neal Greeters 9:30 a.m.: Bill & Denise Shirey; Cuyler & Carroll Kline Ushers 9:30 a.m.: Gerald & Nancy Wicker; Mike & Donna Malone 9:30 Audio Visual Team: Doss/McDaniel 11:00 Audio: Rhodes Greeters 11:00 a.m.: Sam & Susan Young Attendance 08/21/11: 341
Church Activities Please fill out contact information for all sign ups and place in the offering plate. Sign me up for: (check all that apply) th
September 8 - UMM Breakfast, (FUMC - Carey Station Rd. Location), 8 a.m. Joe Watson will be the guest speaker Name:__________________________________________ Mission Team Referral Do you know someone, including self, church member or not, who may need assistance from the FUMC Mission Team. If so, please enter the information below and place in the offering plate or send to the church office. All requests are confidential. Name__________________________________________ Phone No._______________________________________
Order a Sermon Campus (circle one) W. Broad St. Carey Station Rd. Date: ______________________ Preacher:_______________________________________ Title of Sermon: ____________________ . Homebound members will receive a CD weekly. Yes, I’d like the CD mailed to me (Add $3 for shipping)
Please fill out contact information below. Suggested donation: $5 per sermon. Checks made out to “FUMC Greensboro.”
Fall Opportunities for Adult Christian Education 2011 It’s 100 degrees outside, yet time to sign up for our Adult Fall Studies! This year there is something for everyone. The opportunities available are: Disciple I Bible Study, taught by Rev. Joe Watson, Sept. until May with holiday breaks. Time and location TBA. Disciple 2, 3 & 4, will also be offered with times and places according to sign up. Beth Moore’s “Here and Now…There and Then” a study on Revelation at the Spotlight Theater. Wednesdays, 10 am beginning Sept. 14. Facilitated by Jane Lang and Merry Grayson. Anne Graham Lotz’s “Expecting to see Jesus” is a followup to the 911 “Wake Up Call” simulcast. Begins Sept. 14 from 9:30-11:30 am at the South Campus facilitated by Pam Luke and Brenda Oulsnam. The Jouneymen, a group for men are offering “How to Be a Big and Strong Christian” taught by Joey McQuagg, Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm at the South Campus, begins Sept. 18 Seekers for singles will meet Tuesdays at the South Campus.
Prayer Request __ __ Please put on the prayer list. This request is confidential. I would like a pastor to contact me. I would like a Stephens minister to contact me. Please contact me about __ .I am interested in learning more about First United Methodist Church of Greensboro. Name_____________________________________ Phone/email_______________________________
“Methodist, Who We Are and What We Believe” taught by Rev. Joe Watson will be offered in October for 4 weeks. Time and location TBA. Community Bible Study for women meets Thursdays at 9:30 at the Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church. Small group and in home short term studies upon request. Please stop by the information tables at both campuses to sign up. If you have a special interest or need please let us know and we will do everything possible to provide a study that is appropriate. If you are interested in sharing your home or in leading a study, contact Merry at the church office. There really is something for everyone, so sign up today!!
