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Welcome to First United Methodist Church P. O. Box 216, Greensboro, GA 30642

706.453.7064 www.fumcgreensboro.org

November 17, 2013

Our Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

First United Methodist Church STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2013

MORNING WORSHIP 9:15/11:00 A.M.

CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE

Kim McClain, piano Praise Him! Praise Him! by Chester Allen, arr. by Mark Hayes

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES *OPENING CHORUS

Holy Ground

Congregation

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Merry Grayson

*OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Thanks for signing the attendance register book located on your pew.

*RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP Isaiah 12: 4b-8

Congregation

Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name. People: Make known his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted. Leader: Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; Let this be known in all the earth. People: Shout aloud and sing for joy, O royal Zion, For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

*HYMN OF PRAISE No. 529 How Firm a Foundation

Congregation

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH No. 882 Congregation The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version *GLORIA PATRI No. 71

Glory Be to the Father

THE OFFERTORY PRAYER AND OFFERING THE OFFERTORY 9:15 a.m. THE OFFERTORY 11:00 a.m.

*DOXOLOGY No. 95

Congregation Merry Grayson

The Chancel Choir I Will Joyfully Sing, by Mary McDonald Men’s Quartet Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven, by Pepper Choplin Congregation Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow The Gospel According to Disney Presented by Children of Greensboro FUMC

THE PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER

Rev. Mike Morgan Congregation

THE ANTHEM 9:15 a.m.

The Chancel Choir Treasures in Heaven, by Joseph W. Clokey Spirit Singers A Covenant Prayer, by Allen Pote

THE ANTHEM 11:00 a.m. *THE SCRIPTURE READING

Haggai 2:1-9 (CEB) Get to Work!

THE SERMON

Rev. Morgan

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *HYMN OF INVITATION No. 733 Marching to Zion

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You are invited to bring your estimate of giving card to the altar at this time. *THE BENEDICTION

Rev. Morgan

*THE CHORAL BENEDICTION

Congregation 9:15 a.m. Grace, Love, and Fellowship 11:00 a.m. No. 666 Shalom to You

*THE POSTLUDE OF PEACE *Please stand as you are able.

Our Assistants in Worship 9:15 a.m. Greeters: Chris & Kathy Manners; Bill & Trina Berry 9:15 a.m. Ushers: Chuck & Betty Hetzer; Don & Helen Cochran 9:15 a.m. Children’s Church Leader: Renee Gibson 9:15 a.m. Audio/Visual: Dan Kirby/Richard McDaniel/Antonio Garcia 11:00 Acolyte: Lily Beth Copelan 11:00 Greeters: Eloise Cawthon/Elaine Ellis 11:00 Children’s Church: Tori Chillemi 11:00 a.m. Audio: Lee Rhodes/Tom Doss/Antonio Garcia Worship Attendance 11-10-13: 343

Flowers The beautiful altar flowers at the Broad Street campus are given by Elaine Carsel to the Glory of God and in loving memory of her mother, Rossie Boston.

Remember in Prayer 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. New Prayer Requests: Meg Gibson, 4 year old granddaughter of Tom & Renee Gibson Susan Kline, daughter in law of Cuyler & Carroll Kline Janis and son, Michael, friends of Lester & Peachie Sheppard Zack Cramer, 23 year old in car accident, critical condition, friend of Linda McKeever Our at home members: Betty McWhorter, Thedeous Johnson Rehab/Assisted Care and Nursing Home/Hospice Care: Claude Moldenhauer Harmon Proctor Luceil Eddy Hamp McWhorter Dot Moseley Billy Ashley Gladys Morris Lowell Fambrough Eileen Roper Lois Rotruck

Alicia Smith Bob Forlaw Brenda Oulsnam Carol Lynch Carol Tully Charlotte & John Keyser Chris Carnes Debbie Lee Diane Bassett Diane Moldenhauer Dora Brook Dot and Ron Wade Ethan Richardson Evelyn Bauch Foster Gerrard

Felicia & Jason Winkle Gene Owens Grace & Richard Cook Franzi Jones Harry Thurmond Hayes Phillips Helen Lawrence Helen Williford Jean Frazier Jim Black Jim Faircloth Jim Prugh Jimmy Channell Jonelle McKey Judy Ray

Maggie Bradley Martha Jones Merritt Chapman Nancy Barnard Reese Smith Rikki Jenkins Robert Pike Ron & David Dickey Steve Wilson Sylvia Leeseberg Syble Richardson Sula Watkins Virginia Brooks Wendy Pettis Wynn Copelan

Welcome to our newest members! Rodney & Yvonne Moore and Buddy & Mackie Nix

Today we celebrate Stewardship Sunday.

Please pray about your financial commitment to God’s work through Greensboro First UMC, complete your Estimate of Giving Card for 2014, and bring it to the altar during the singing of the last hymn as an act of worship.

Wednesday Night Dinner on November 20, 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall // Carey Station Rd. campus Travel to the Holy Land with Pastor Mike and Darrell Huckaby You are invited to join Pastor Mike Morgan and columnist/author Darrell Huckaby for 10 breathtaking days of biblical discovery in the Holy Land March 10-19, 2014. On this exciting journey we will literally walk where Jesus walked as we visit Jerusalem, Galilee, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Jordan River, Megiddo, Caesarea, Jericho, Masada, and more. The all-inclusive price starting at $3,298 includes roundtrip airfare from Atlanta, deluxe motor-coaches, guided sightseeing, first class hotels, and delicious daily buffet breakfast and dinner.

A Holy Land trip informational meeting will be held this Sunday, November 17, at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of our Carey Station campus. Please come to learn more about our journey of a lifetime to the Holy Land, and feel free to invite your friends.

Mission Updates: Point of Care Ministries are asking for our help. They are collecting coats, sweaters, and blankets for the needy of Union Point and all of Greene county which will be given out for Christmas. Please place your donations in the collection boxes which will be at both campuses next Sunday. The deadline for donations will be Sunday, December 15. Please support the Greensboro Stocking Fund this year. Bring your unwrapped toys and place them underneath the giant stocking at each campus. Deadline for donations will be Sunday, December 18. Philippines Disaster Response: Please consider an offering to help the people of the Philippines. You may place a check in the offering plate payable to the church marked “Philippines Disaster Response”. The church office will send one check to the North Georgia Conference from our congregation. Thank you for your gifts to Operation Christmas Child!

Thank you to our children and their leaders for their gift of the “The Gospel According to Disney”. The Cast Announcer/Joseph/Soldier: Baily Carr Devil: Hudson Chillemi Adam/Soldier: Dominick Loveless Eve/Mary: Lily Beth Copelan God/Jesus: Thomas Chillemi Animals/Devil’s minions/Jesus’ followers: Riley Carr, Preslee Sammons, Jonathan & Jameson Lackey, Austin & Morgan Dell, Ava Baxendale & Austin Johnson Play Directors: Traci Martin, Children’s Director, Kelly Carr, Karen Morgan, and Dee & Craig Beeler REVELATION Youth: 5:00 p.m. at Carey Station Rd. See you there! Xtreme Youth Meeting: 4:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center, Broad St. Campus. Please come and let’s talk about

Spiritual Life Retreat in 2014!

Upcoming Meetings Prayer Shawl Ministry: Monday, November 18, 3:00 p.m., Bride’s room at Carey Station Rd. Nelson Circle: Monday, November 18 at Carey Station Rd. campus 9:30—10:00 a.m. Breakfast & Fellowship 10:00—10:40 a.m. Program presented by Diane O’Keefe and Ferst Books Program for Greene County Children 10:40 a.m. Agenda, Dismiss by 11:00 a.m. Chandler Circle: Tuesday, November 19, Fellowship Hall, Carey Station Rd. campus, 5:30 pm.—7:00 p.m. Child care provided. UMMen Breakfast: Thursday, November 21, 8:00 a.m., Carey Station Rd. campus, program given by Gary T. Fuller. Sign up via the blue insert in your bulletin. Congregational Care: Monday, November 25, 9:30—10:30 a.m. in the conference room at Carey Station Rd. They welcome anyone interested in working with them to carry the love of God and our church to those who are in assisted living, home care, or going through difficult times.

Opportunities at Greensboro First UMC Sunday Worship Service 9:15 a.m. (Carey Station Rd.) Gathering Time: 8:45 a.m. Church nursery available for infants through 4 years Children’s Worship (4 years – 2nd grade) - after the Children’s Sermon Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. (Broad St.) Gathering Time: 10:45 a.m. Church nursery available for infants – 4 years Children’s Worship 11:15: 4 years – 2nd grade - after Children’s Sermon Children, Youth, & Adult Sunday School Classes Broad Street: 10:00 a.m. each Sunday – Nursery provided Carey Station Rd.: 10:.30 a.m. each Sunday – Nursery provided Youth Groups Xtreme MYF Youth group for students in 6th - 12th grades Meets every Sunday, 4:00-5:30 (Broad Street) REVELATION Youth group for students in 6th - 12th grades Meets every Sunday, 5:00 – 7:00 (Carey Station Rd.) Adult Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal - September – May Each Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Hand Bell Room (Carey Station Rd.) Spirit Singers Rehearsal Each Wednesday from 5:45 -6:30 p.m., Choir Room (Carey Station Rd.) Adult Chancel Choir Rehearsal Each Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Choir Room (Carey Station Rd.) Church Family Wednesday Night Dinners September – May every 3rd Wednesday of each month (Carey Station Rd.) Small Group Bible Studies: September – May Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets every 1 & 3 Monday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Bride’s Room (Carey Station) st

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Our ministers are the congregation; those who assist them are: Rev. Mike Morgan, Senior Pastor Merry Grayson, Minister of Community Life Mark & Dawn Ruppelt, Ministers of Music Traci Martin, Children’s Director Kathy Cawthon, Executive Office Administrator Jo Ann Bradley, Preschool Director Lynn Dover, Facilities Coordinator/Financial Secretary Kim McClain, Pianist Lindsay Lipscomb, Pianist Dawn Ruppelt, Organist