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. Internet Access Information SSID: First_Methodist P/W: MocksviLLe485930 ( S, FH, EDB ) SSID: Netgear56 P/W: yellowsparrow280 ( FLC ) Passwords ARE case sensitive 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 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MAY 17, 2015 ASCENSION SUNDAY / CONFIRMATION SUNDAY