TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS:
Altar Steward:
Suzanne Johnston
The Well Setup:
Team Mary
Trustee:
UMYF for ALL Rising 7 -12 Graders
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Upcoming UMYF Schedule:
TONIGHT: We’re headed to Waterfront Park for some springtime fun.
We will meet in the gym at 5:00pm and return at
7:00pm. Please note the time change! Bring a picnic
May 10:
May 17:
May 24:
May 31:
dinner for yourself. Drinks will be provided. Invite friends!
NO UMYF
UMYF, 6-8pm in the gym
NO UMYF
UMYF, 6-8pm in the gym
Jimmy Hinson
Media Operators:
8:15 & 10:30
Jimmy Hinson
Marty Watson
The Well Music Leader:
10:45
Heather Caffarel
Children’s Church:
Helpers:
Lay Readers:
8:15
10:30
Ushers:
Karen Roberts
Liz Whalen
Hibben Confirmands
Hibben Confirmands
8:15 Worship
Paul Cross
Cecil Mills
CLUB 56:
All 5th & 6th graders (and their
friends) are invited to our end of the year
celebration TODAY! We’ll meet at the church at
5pm, then head to Waterfront Park with the youth
for a picnic and games before returning at 7pm.
Bring your own dinner – drinks will be provided.
10:30 Worship
Ron Chinness
Bryant Davis
Tom Garbett
Kathy Huey
Charles Muldrow
Craig Rhyne, Sr.
During Children’s Church, all 4-8 year olds are invited
to join Cherub Chimes. Amy McCurley will be leading
this group in learning to make a joyful noise to the Lord.
They will learn and practice playing the chimes for the
next 4 Sundays, then will play during the 10:30 and 10:45
services on May 31.
Congratulations!
. . . to Lindy Holladay, Rowan
Irelan and Camille Marler, who
had perfect attendance for Sunday
school in April, and will receive
special awards this morning! Today
begins a new month, so let’s see
who can earn an award in May.
Morning Prayer
Trustees
BSF
Tuesday, May 5
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Wolves
Young Adults
Webelos/Tigers
Boy Scouts/Bears
Wednesday, May 6
10:00 am
6:00 pm
6:15 pm
6:15 pm
7:30 pm
Thursday, May 7
9:15 am
6:30 pm
Morning Bible Study
Evening Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study
Handbells
Chancel Choir
Moms Connect
Women’s Bible Study
Caitlyn Fairey
Anna Claire Good
Rowan Irelan
Saturday, May 9
8:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
2015
Confirmation Class
These are the members of the Confirmation Class,
who participated in classes to learn foundational elements
of the Christian faith and the United Methodist tradition.
Emmeline Anderson Basco
Samantha Grace Jane Garland
Laura Elizabeth Gibbons
Kristin Fairey
Christina Dolan
Zachary David Grow
Greeters:
8:15
Suzanne Johnston
Stephenie Hewett, Margaret Lancaster
10:30
May 3, 2015
Gibson Jay Dowd
Crucifer:
8:15
10:30
Hibben
Happenings
Sarah Olivia Collins
No Scheduled Activities
8:15
10:30
TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Cherub Chimes Choir
Begins TODAY
Monday, May 4
11:15 am
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
Friday, May 8
Acolytes:
Preschoolers and kindergarteners will learn that "We are the church, and
we share with each other." First through sixth graders will discuss Gifts of
the Spirit (I Corinthians 12:1-11). Sunday School is offered for children
ages 3 through sixth grade, and classes meet on the first floor of the
education wing. All are welcome!
THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES:
Sunday, May 3
8:15 am
Early Worship
9:15 am
Sunday School
10:30 am
Morning Worship
10:45 am
The Well
11:45 am
Nurture Committee
4:00 pm
Stephen Ministry Training
5:00 pm
UMYF/CLUB 56
6:00 pm
Longpoint Gathering
Connor Joseph Hand
Dianne Story
Karen King
Michael Wright
Ladson Fishburne Howell
Benjamin Lawrence Kicklighter
Kendall Marie Lamont
Your Ministry Team
Rev. Dr. James C. Hunter
Pastor
Rev. Kathryn O. Hunter
Pastor
Sara Flores
Missionary to Ecuador
Elizabeth Connell
Dir. Youth Ministry
Kim Dowd
Dir. Children’s Ministry
Heather Caffarel
Well Worship Coord.
Jennifer Roberts
Discipleship Director
Steven Jones
Media Ministry Director
Candace Dellinger
Business Mgr.
Cheryl Cummings
Executive Assistant
Nancie Willett
PreSchool Co-Dir.
Robin Robertson
PreSchool Co-Dir.
H. Scott Brunson
Director of Music
Pam Brunson
Organist
Norma Taylor
Pianist
Frankie Lewis
Sexton
Joyce Baldwin
Nursery Coordinator
Rev. Dr. Cecil Pottieger
Retired Clergy
Rev. David Lupo
Clergy
Attendance
Cameron Alexander Mashburn
April 26, 2015
Sunday School
8:15 Worship
10:30 Worship
The Well
135
51
179
42
Giving
2015 General Budget
Rec’d Toward Budget Apr. 2015
Rec’d Year To Date
Special Offering Rec’d Last Week:
Scholarship Fund
Let’s Finish It!
$913,506.00
58,755.09
264,383.02
200.00
633.00
We are making our debt disappear! Our current
loan balance as of 4/30/15 is $340,607. Please
use the pink envelope marked “Let’s Finish It” to
make your offering toward debt reduction.
Jared Everett Moran
Andrew Joseph Pellegri
Jason Wade Roberts
Mason Dulaney Suggs
Bailey David Soens
Concerns & Opportunities
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS concerning
the Methodist Church? Are you curious
about what Hibben has to offer or our
approach to worship? Then, join us next
Sunday, May 10, at 9:30am for “Coffee with
the Pastors.” This is a great opportunity to
learn more about our church and the
Methodist faith in general. Find us in the
Conference Room located down the
Apostles’ Walk (hallway leading from the
vestibule).
UMC Responds to Nepal Quake
The General Board of Global Ministries, through its disaster-relief arm, is
responding to the devastating earthquake that rocked Nepal April 25th.
How can we help? Give to UMCOR International Disaster Response.
Your gifts make it possible to respond quickly to emergency situations
through our local and international partners. Checks can be made
payable to Hibben UMC and designated “Nepal.” Continue to pray for all
who have been impacted by this emergency.
Opportunity to Serve
The Hospitality Team is looking for a few good
people to offer a smile and a “Hello, we’re glad
you are here today” greeting to those attending
worship during the 8:15, 10:30 or The Well
service. Help us offer a “Hibben” welcome to all
who come on Sunday morning. Contact Terri
Suiter, 343-3436 or [email protected] to
answer this call to serve.
Sympathy
The congregation lifts Cathy Musselwhite and her family in prayer
following the death of her father, Sylvester Schulte, on April 25th. Funeral
services were held this week in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Our sympathy
is extended to all of the Schulte family and their friends.
Congratulations
The Hibben congregation celebrates the union of Jim Anderson and Liz
deVore, who were married last Saturday, April 25th. The couple will
make their home at 1540 Appling Drive, Mt. Pleasant. Best wishes to Jim
and Liz as they begin their life together.
For over a year now, Hibben has been in the
process of planning and training for Stephen
Ministry. Stephen Ministry equips lay people to
provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to
those who are experiencing difficulties in their
lives. Our first class of Stephen Ministers will
complete their training and be commissioned
this month. Please join us in praying for God’s
direction as we seek those whose lives we can touch through this
ministry of caring. If you, or someone you love, would like to receive this
care, please contact Nancy Baker or Kathryn Hunter through the church office.
Hibben Student Care Program
This new program has been established in order to maintain contact
with Hibben members who are ages 18-23 as they embark upon
higher education, the military, or life in the working world. As a part
of the Student Care Program, participants can expect to receive
periodic cards, care packages, and other goodies from various
ministries and small groups within the church. Enrollment information
can be found at hibbenumc.org and at both Welcome Centers.
Let all Creation
Sing God's Praise!
Please join the Chancel Choir in celebrating Doris
and Cecil Pottieger, and Bill Story for their years of
dedicated service to the music ministry at Hibben.
They have recently "retired" from the choir, and we
honor them. The beautiful banner hanging in the front
of the sanctuary was created by David Lupo. We give
thanks to God for the gift of music, and for our friends.
It’s Softball Season!
All are invited to play on Hibben's Championship
Softball teams. We play in the Mt. Pleasant Rec CoEd and Men's Church league. The season will begin
at the end of May and registration is now open for
all. Please contact Jeremy Good at (843) 300-7080 or
[email protected] for more info!!
SPONSORSHIPS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! If you
would like to contribute to this season’s teams, please contact Jeremy or
make donations to Hibben UMC with “Softball” noted!
ATTENTION RISING 5th & 6th GRADERS!
Are you ready to discover how Jesus Outshines Life's Trials
(J.O.L.T.)? Join in the fun and learning at Camp J.O.L.T. June 15-18,
9:00 am - 12:00 pm here at Hibben. Each day will be jammed with
chances to create, play, learn, perform, and do some whacky-off-the-wall
stuff that will get your heart racing. Registration forms can be found on
Hibben's website, in the church office, and in the children/youth ministry
office. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Connell ([email protected]).
Invite friends!
VBS Registration
Registration for VBS is currently taking place.
Registration forms are available in the
children/youth ministry office, the church
office,
and
on
Hibben's
website
(www.hibbenumc.org). All children ages 3
through rising 4th grade are invited to
participate June 15-18, 9:00am-12:00pm.
Space in each age group is limited, so be
sure to register early! For more information,
contact Kim Dowd ([email protected]) or
994-9761).
Mallard-Sweatt Scholarship
Applications for the 2015 Mallard-Sweatt Scholarship
are now available at all Welcome Centers and online
at hibbenumc.org. Applications are due in the front
office no later than noon on Monday, May 11.
PLEASE NOTE: The scholarship is now open to all
students who are completing their senior year of high
school. Those who are currently college students are
encouraged to enroll in the newly established Hibben
Student Care Program, outlined on the previous page.
Questions can be directed to Elizabeth Connell at
[email protected] or 813-8700.
Attention Graduates!
Are you or a loved one graduating
from a program of higher education this year? We would love to
recognize the accomplishments of all Hibben's graduates on Graduation
Sunday, May 17th. Please contact Elizabeth to be included!
[email protected] or 843-813-8700.
Summer Evening Book Group?
Our weekday book club (aka the ABCDE Life Group)
has been such a success, that we wondered if there
was any interest in an evening book group. If you are
interested in being part of such a group, please
contact Jennifer Roberts at [email protected].
or (843)270-1161.
Items of the Month
Small die cast cars
Small plush animals, Balls
Small dolls, Small puzzles
Pillowcases
** As an extra surprise, many of those shoeboxes designated for girls
will include a dress made from a simple pillowcase. Thus far, over 60
dresses have been made, but our supply of materials is running quite
low. We are accepting donations of pillowcases, preferably in prints
and stripes. All items are being collected in the OCC basket located
in the Narthex. Your donations are so very much appreciated.
Hibben United Methodist Church
690 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-9761
SERMON TEXT
Acts 8:26-40
Leader:
People:
The word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
http://www.hibbenumc.org
SERMON
Rev. Kathryn Hunter
Without Someone to Guide Me
HIBBEN AT WORSHIP
May 3, 2015
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
Please refer to the overhead screen
for responsive readings and unison prayers.
OFFERING
All things come from you, O God, and with praise and thanksgiving
we return to you what is yours.
OFFERTORY
GATHERING AND WELCOME
(8:15) Sadowski
God, We Praise You
CALL TO WORSHIP
Responsive
TIME OF CENTERING
Open our eyes to see you present in our lives.
OPENING PRAYER
Unison
*OPENING HYMN
The Church’s One Foundation
No. 545
(10:30) arr. Greer
All Creation Sings His Praise
In honor of Bill Story, Doris and Cecil Pottieger
for their many years of dedicated service to the Chancel Choir.
*DOXOLOGY
No. 94
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
(8:15) No. 17
*HYMN OF SENDING
RECEPTION OF CONFIRMANDS INTO FULL MEMBERSHIPNo. 33
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
PRESENTATION OF STOLES
CELEBRATION OF PRAISE
Glorious Celebration
Hibben Ringers
In honor of the 2015 Confirmands
Dobrinski
Rev. Kathryn Hunter
*POSTLUDE
Porter
*If able, please stand
EPISTLE READING
1 John 4:7-15
The word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
*HYMN OF THE DAY
*BENEDICTION
Alleluia! Give Thanks
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Unison
God, speak to your church that we might be faithful disciples of Jesus
Christ. Amen.
Leader:
People:
No. 617
I Come with Joy
No. 2248 (FWS)
Baptized in Water
(10:30 Worship) Children age 4 – 8 years may be dismissed
for Children’s Church under the direction of adult volunteers.
Children will be reunited with their parents during the Hymn of Sending.
~ Sanctuary Flowers ~
The flowers have been placed on the altar today by
Randy McIntosh to the glory of God
and in loving memory of Belva McIntosh.