1. family and parenting
2. children

Ϯ HYMN UMH No. 696
Ϯ DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
Ϯ BENEDICTION RESPONSE
EARLY LIGHT ORDER OF WORSHIP
MAY 31, 2015
TRINITY SUNDAY
10:55 AM ORDER OF WORSHIP
MAY 31, 2015
TRINITY 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)
Ϯ Our Mission Statement
John Huneyutt
John Huneycutt
Ϯ Passing the Peace
Congregation
Ϯ Songs of Praise
Congregation
Ϯ The Apostles’ Creed
Congregation
Children’s Moment
John Huneycutt & Children
Consecration of Prayer Quilts
John Huneycutt
Joys and Concerns
John Huneycutt
Morning Prayer w/The Lord’s Prayer
Belinda Brewer
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
Scripture
John Huneycutt
John 15:12-14
Message
Greater Love
Ϯ Closing Song
Ϯ Blessing and Going Forth
John Huneycutt
Please sign and pass the Fellowship Folders located at the end of the pew.
MISSION STATEMENT (Please remain seated)
Congregation
Congregation
Ϯ Opening Prayer
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Judge Jimmy Myers
Congregation
John Huneycutt
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 (In unison)
Congregation
We bind unto ourselves today
The strong name of the Trinity
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One, and One in Three.
Of whom all nature has creation;
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of our salvation;
Salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen.
PRELUDE
Open The Eyes of My Heart, Lord
Organ
PRESENTING THE LIGHT
London & Sydney Dirks
Ϯ HYMN UMH No. 64
Holy, Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty
Ϯ CANTICLE OF LOVE UMH No. 646 (Response 1)
Congregation
Ϯ CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
GREATOREX
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen. Amen.
Ϯ PASSING THE PEACE
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
CONSECRATION OF PRAYER QUILTS
JOYS AND CONCERNS
MORNING PRAYER with The Lord’s Prayer
Congregation
Harold Vickers & Children
John Huneycutt
John Huneycutt
Grady McClamrock
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
In Flanders Fields
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Chancel Choir
John Huneycutt
Holy Lord, the whole earth is full of your glory! We are in awe of your majesty. In great
kindness, you reveal yourself as the One who forgives us. You give us gifts and invite us
to go into the world to tell your good news.
Help us to respond in faith and go where you lead us each day.
We dedicate our gifts so that our community will draw closer to you. Amen.
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
ANTHEM
Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones
Ϯ OFFERTORY RESPONSE UMH No. 95
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Congregation
Chancel Choir
OLD 100TH
(Please remain standing)
Ϯ SCRIPTURE
ϯ Congregation please stand as able.
As you depart, you are entering the mission field!
John 15:12-14
12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 No one
has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
14 You are my friends if you do what I command you.
MESSAGE
Greater Love
Judge Jimmy Myers
America the Beautiful
John Huneycutt
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 London & Sydney Dirks
Ϯ THE TRINITY CHIMES
Ϯ POSTLUDE
Lift High The Cross
Organ
Ϯ Congregation please stand as able.
UMH: United Methodist Hymnal, 1992
As you depart, you are entering the mission field!
We welcome Judge Jimmy Myers to FUMC today as our speaker while Pastor
Glenn is on vacation. Please call John Huneycutt in the church office this week if
you need pastoral care, 336.751.2503.
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.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS JUNE 7, 2015
8:45AM Ushers: Jerry Hendricks, Clayton Peele; Greeters: Vicki Hendricks,
Mary Anne Peele; Refreshments: Joy & Yvonne Butzbach;
Prayer: John Huneycutt; Children’s Moment: Debra Stanley
10:55 AM Ushers: Mike Deal, Wade Dyson, Ron Reynolds, Eileen Smith
Greeters: Mike & Jean Hinshaw; Prayer: Jerry Banks Acolyte: Andrew Brown
Nursery: Angie Jordan, Megan Markland; Children’s Moment: John Huneycutt
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
THE ROSEBUD is placed on the altar in celebration of the birth of Silvie Leigh
Hendrix, born to Marc & Keileigh Hendrix on May 26, 2015. Proud brothers are Evan
and Dylan and great grandparents are Joe & Yvonne Butzbach.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Tom Nicolls. Mr. Nicolls
passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015. A funeral service was conducted on
Wednesday, May 27 at Eaton’s Funeral Home.
MINISTRY 22:6 IS ENROLLING now for summer day camp. You can sign up for
one week or all ten! You can also choose whether you want your child to come part
time (3 or less days) or full time (4 or more days), the week(s) they come. For more
information, please contact Allison at [email protected] or by calling
336-753-1900.
CONNECTION BRUNCH today at 10:00 AM in the Family Life Center. Our new
members from March 2014 to May 2015 will be recognized. There will be NO
SUNDAY SCHOOL today.
THE FAMILY MINISTRIES TEAM will meet today in the Family Life Center
following the 10:55 Worship Service. Lunch will be provided.
UMYF will meet following the 10:55 AM Worship Service. Lunch will be at Wendy’s
and we’ll return to church to work on Back Pack Buddies. We will finish at 2:00 PM.
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. VBS
Volunteer and Children Registration will be May 31 in between services. We will be
set up in the FLC lobby, ready to take your registrations.
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 9, 2015 and run through July 28th
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.
THE FELLOWSHIP CLASS will begin a 6 week study on the parables of Jesus
beginning next Sunday, June 7. The study is by James Moore. The class meets in the
Fellowship building and welcomes anyone who would like to attend. It will be led by
Patsy Crenshaw and Patsy Brewer
UMYF MISSION TRIP If your child is going on the senior high mission trip and you
have not received the information link for that packet, let John Huneycutt know! Please
go through the packet with your kids. There are some documents that parents and youth
need to sign and bring with them when we leave on June 21st.
Sunday, May 31
8:45 AM Early Light FLC
10:00 AM Connection Brunch FLC
10:55 AM Traditional Worship S
12:00 PM Family Ministries FLC
12:00 PM UMFY Backpack Buddies
Lunch at Wendy’s
Monday, June 1
4:00 PM UMW Meeting FLC
Tuesday, June 2
6:30 PM Biggest Loser Mtg. FLC
Wednesday, June 3
9:00 AM Prayers & Squares FH
NO FELLOWSHIP MEAL
6:30 PM Handbells Rehearsal
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
Friday June 5
6:00 PM UMW Book Club CFR
Saturday, June 6
7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study FH
Sunday, June 7
Graduation Sunday
8:45 AM Early Light FLC
9:50 AM Sunday School V
10:55 AM Traditional Worship S
12:00 PM Church-wide Luncheon
Honoring all Graduates
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
PRAYER CONCERNS
Louise Bowden, Bailey Brewer, John Byrd, David Deadmon, Missy Foster
Clyde & Helen Hendricks, Jackson Hendricks, Randy Hendricks, Anne Jones
Kenny Jordan, Isaac Markland, Bayne Miller, Frank Payne, Marty Roberts,
Fred Roth, Von & Madeline Shelton, Dick & Kathy Smith, Janet Smith, Ann Stayer
Elmer Stoneman, Karen Sykes, Larry Tutterow, Frances Venable
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: 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
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SSID: Netgear56 P/W: yellowsparrow280 ( FLC )
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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 31, 2015
TRINITY SUNDAY