†HYMN OF PRAISE O God Beyond All Praising THAXTED AT THE OFFERTORY, ANTHEM Martin Shaw (1875-1958) W ith a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia. Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia. O be joyful in God, all ye lands, O sing praises to the honor of his name, Make his praise to be glorious. †AT THE PRESENTATION SECURITY NURSERY LASST UNS ERFREUEN P raise 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! †PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING †RECESSIONAL HYMN 715 Rejoice, the Lord is King DARWALL’S 148TH †DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING VOLUNTARY PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (in unison) oly God, fill us with the light of day, that we may sense your presence in the reading and proclamation of your Word. Amen. H THE EPISTLE—Psalm 71:15-24 FAITHFULNESS †NEW TESTAMENT LESSON—Romans 15:5-13 †AFFIRMATION OF FAITH, PAGE 881 Percy Whitlock (1903-1946) †The congregation stands. Pew Bible Pages 163-164 THOSE LEADING TODAY’S SERVICE The Reverend Dr. Mark Conforti Senior Pastor and Officiant Mr. Bill Noell Liturgist Mr. Matthew M. Brown Director of Music and Organist Summer Choir The Reverend Doctor Mark Conforti The Apostles’ Creed PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Following each petition, the congregation responds: Hear our prayer. THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison) OFFERING All who have gathered to worship are invited to register attendance by signing the worship pad at the end of each pew at this time. THOSE SERVING JULY 5, 2015 Laura Johnson, Bailey Walker & Olivia Burke Beverly Poole Sara Hill Larry Cordts & Darrell Lewis Mel Smith—Captain, Bruton Allen, John Conrad, Jeff Daye, Ken Hollar, Van Kelly, Ned Storey & Jason Walser Henry Buck & Bill Shaffer Beverly Gobble & Judy Beymer Nurseries are available for newborn-4 years of age. ACOLYTES ALTAR GUILD GUEST REGISTRAR OUTSIDE GREETERS USHERS SECURITY NURSERY FIRST TIME GUESTS are invited to stop at the Welcome Table in the Narthex as you leave to sign our guest register. Thank you for worshiping with us today and please join us again soon. CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BAGS are available from the ushers, for children 2 years through 5th grade. Pew Bible Page 533 †HYMN 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness THE SERMON Darwall’s 148th THOSE SERVING TODAY Sarah Roakes, Ian Walser & Leah Wyrick Susan Pharr Sara Hill Krista Watts & Marlene Spencer Roland Fowler—Captain, Ken Hollar—Co-Captain, Kelsey & Jarrett Bradshaw, Mike Hughes, Darrell Lewis, Scott Maphis, Wayne Saleeby, Betty & Bob Slife and Rob Watts Henry Buck & Alan Schroeder Lugene Cox & Laura Collins Nurseries are available for newborn-4 years of age. ACOLYTES ALTAR GUILD GUEST REGISTRAR OUTSIDE GREETERS USHERS THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR ARE PRESENTED TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS ELIZABETH & FRED STANBACK AND MURRIEL & ARTHUR MATHESON. GIVEN BY ALICE & FRED STANBACK. CHILDCARE is available for all children through age four for our services of worship. Nursery Locations: The Infant’s Nursery is located in the Education Wing, to the right of the sanctuary. It is the third door on the right. Toddlers–4’s Nursery is located in the Education Wing. Follow the hallway to the right of the Sanctuary and turn right at the end. At the end of that hallway, turn left. The nursery is the second room on the right. Pagers are available for the family worshipping. COPIES OF THE ECCLESIA, our church newsletter, are available in both entrances to the Sanctuary. If you are a guest today, please take a copy and learn about the many opportunities at First United Methodist Church. HEARING AID DEVICES AND LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available from the ushers. ANNOUNCEMENTS First United Methodist Church CHURCH CALENDAR 8:30 a.m. 9:45 11:00 Sunday, June 28 Camp Discovery Week Service of Worship—Nave Sunday School Service of Worship—Nave 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 29 Girl Scouts Meeting 9:00 a.m. 10:00 Tuesday, June 30 Children’s Mission Day—Fellowship Hall Staff Meeting—Harter Office Suite 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 Deadline for weekly bulletin announcements 7:00 p.m. 8:00 Thursday, July 2 AA Alanon The Lunch Bunch will gather today at Applebee’s located at 205 Faith Road. Doorstep Visitors will be Brenda Loflin on June 28th and Faye & Ken Hollar on July 5th. SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA ESTABLISHED 1783 rd Stephen Ministry visits will be made by Jay Hughes on July 3 and Brenda Loflin on July 10th. The Chancel Choir continues its summer schedule this week. Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., followed by the 11 a.m. service of worship. Anyone who has considered joining this vibrant ministry opportunity is encouraged to join at this time. We look forward to welcoming you! The ladies craft group "With these hands..." will be taking a break during the busy summer months. We will meet again on July 27th, and then on August 31st. We will resume our regular schedule on September 14. We look forward to another year of creativity, fellowship and service. The first summer MISSION DAY for kids will be THIS Tuesday, June 30th. All the children of the church are invited to join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to mix, bake and package dog treats that will be distributed to local animal rescue agencies. We will then get pizza and swim after lunch. The Children's Ministry Team wants to encourage children and families to grow together in their faith development and service to the community while also having fun. Please join us! To sign up, contact Amy at the church office, 704-636-3121. For questions, email Mary Allen Conforti ([email protected]). Dr. Conforti will conduct a Liturgist Training on Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for those new to the team of liturgists and any other team members who would like a 'refresher.' We are grateful for our lay members who serve so graciously in leading worship. Join us on July 12th following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service for a "Summer Sunday Dinner". We will enjoy fried chicken, baked ham, homemade side dishes and desserts. Pull out your favorite recipes for side dishes or desserts to share at this wonderful covered dish fellowship! Great musical entertainment will also be provided. We are excited to offer online giving! First United Methodist Church of Salisbury is proud to partner with F&M Bank for our online giving transactions. F&M Bank has offered us the portal to maintain ease, safety, and faithfulness. If you set up online giving for your weekly offering and are still interested in participating in the tithes and offerings on Sunday mornings, we now have cards in the pew racks designated for those who give online. Place an online giving card in the offering plate as a symbolic action for your giving. You can also snap a picture of the QR code on the front of the card to access our online giving portal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Becca Blackmon. You can access our online giving platform through fumcsalisbury.org/onlinegiving. Friday, July 3 Church Office is Closed 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4 AA 8:30 a.m. 9:45 11:00 Sunday, July 5 Service of Worship—Nave Sunday School Service of Worship—Nave Attendance for June 21, 2015 8:30 a.m. 65 11:00 a.m. 190 THE MISSION OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS TO MAKE AND NURTURE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES THROUGH THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD. THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 28, 2015—11 o’clock in the morning GREETING VOLUNTARY Cornet Voluntary William Walond (1725-1770) †CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Psalm 92:1-4 t is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre. For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. I †PROCESSIONAL HYMN 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) od of glory, we confess that we have not lived within your love. We put our hope in worldly gain and in human promises, and become lost when things fall apart. You have given us a love more splendid and complete than anything we could find in this world, yet we do not seek it. We do not hold on to it. And we look to our own ways for assurance and security. Forgive us, O God. Let us join in the triumph song of life; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. G WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsively) od is giving and forgiving, always blessing, and always worthy of praise! All who live in love belong to God. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! The people respond: Praise be to the Lord of love, whom we adore this day and every day. Amen! G CAMP DISCOVERY COMMISSIONING MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN
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