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TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS:
Altar Steward:
Suzanne Johnston
The Well Setup:
Trustee:
UMYF for ALL Rising 7th-12th Graders
Jody Muldrow
Media Operators:
8:15 & 10:30
Upcoming UMYF Schedule:
TONIGHT: NO UMYF (Happy Memorial Day!)
May 31:
UMYF, 6-8pm in the gym. We’ll be making special
June 7:
June 14:
June 21:
deliveries to some new friends . . . and we just might eat ice
cream, too!
Ugandan Children’s Choir! Concert and dinner with the
choir, details TBD.
UMYF, 6-8pm in the gym
No UMYF (Happy Father’s Day!)
PROMOTION SUNDAY
On Sunday, May 31 all children and their parents are invited to join us in
the Chapel at 9:15am for our annual Promotion Sunday celebration. Each
child will be recognized for his/her participation in Sunday school, and
each class will demonstrate something they have learned this year. We
will also salute our teachers for volunteering their time to guide and
nurture Hibben's children.
Monday, May 25
David Smith
Jimmy Hinson
The Well Music Leader:
10:45
Heather Caffarel
Children’s Church:
Helpers:
Lay Readers:
8:15
10:30
Ushers:
Hey Youth! Ever been curious about the
belief systems of other religions? Let’s find out
together this summer! Jennifer Roberts (with a
little help from those of other faiths) will lead you
through Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism.
We’ll do a little research together one week, then visit a place of worship
the next. This 8-week study starts Tuesday, June 23 @ 10:00am in the youth
room and ends August 11. Join us each week, or come when you can. We
begin with Islam on June 23 and visit a mosque on June 30. To sign up, or
questions, contact Jennifer at [email protected] or 270-1161.
Team Daniel
THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES:
Sunday, May 24
8:15 am
Early Worship
9:15 am
Sunday School
10:30 am
Morning Worship
10:45 am
The Well
Linda Abbitt
Kim Dowd
Ed Westwood
Kim Dowd
8:15 Worship
Paul Cross
Cecil Mills
10:30 Worship
Ron Chinness
Bryant Davis
Tom Garbett
Kathy Huey
Charles Muldrow
Craig Rhyne, Sr.
Acolytes:
8:15
10:30
Caitlyn Fairey
CJ Hand
8:15
10:30
Kristin Fairey
Jacob Hand
May 24, 2015
Church Office Closed
Tuesday, May 26
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Wolves
Young Adults
Church Council
Webelos/Tigers
Boy Scouts/Bears
Wednesday, May 27
6:00 pm
6:15 pm
6:15 pm
7:30 pm
Evening Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study
Handbells
Chancel Choir
Thursday, May 28
5:00 pm
Stephen Ministry
Friday, May 29
No Scheduled Activities
Saturday, May 30
8:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
Crucifer:
Greeters:
10:30
David Smith
Charles & Alexa Ackerman
Shirley Cauthen
Needed supplies include:
hand towels (15"x25" to 17"x27")
wash cloths
combs (at least 6 inches long, no pocket combs or picks)
metal nail file or clippers (no emery boards)
bath-sized soap (3 oz. or larger, no Ivory or Jergens)
toothbrushes (adult size only)
adhesive bandages (3/4"-1" wide, common band-aids)
gallon ziploc bags
Donations may be left in the Narthex. Thank you for helping us provide a
tangible way for children to connect the dots in sharing God's love with
others in need!
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
Spiritual Reflection
Transformative religion is always much more about the now than
the future. How you do anything is finally how you do everything.
How you do relationship is how you do relationship – with your job,
your family, animals, nature, the present moment and God. As other
teachers have said, “If you are here now, you will be there
then.” If you can be present to love and live now, you are ready for
heaven. If you do not know how to be present, how would you
possibly be ready for the Real Presence? If you cannot see the
good, the true and the beautiful now, how would you know how to
enjoy the “Beatific Vision?” If you cannot allow the beatific
embrace of God now, why would you tomorrow when you die?
What you are now, what you choose now, what you say yes to now,
is what you will be forever.
Richard Rohr
From Wild Man to Wise Man
Heritage Sunday
8:15
Leslie Tanner
Lou Anderson, Mike Taylor
Health Kit Supply Drive
Supplies for assembling UMCOR health kits by our VBS children
continues. Please consider providing the items for one or more health kits.
Hibben
Happenings
Attendance
May 17, 2015
Sunday School
8:15 Worship
10:30 Worship
The Well
155
55
245
76
Giving
2015 General Budget
Rec’d Toward Budget Apr. 2015
Rec’d Year To Date
Special Offering Rec’d Last Week:
Epworth
Let’s Finish It!
$913,506.00
58,755.09
264,383.02
500.00
649.00
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.
Today is Heritage Sunday, as set by action
of the General Conference. It is set aside
specifically for remembering our legacy as
United Methodists. The day provides an
opportunity for reflection on heritage,
celebration of where the Church has been,
how it understands itself as it shapes us
today, and the meaning of Christian conferencing. Heritage Sunday
calls the Church to remember the past by committing itself to the
continuing call of God. This year’s theme is “Welcoming the
Stranger,” which includes the role immigration, hospitals, homes,
orphanages, the poor, the outcast, education, etc., has played in the
history of The United Methodist Church.
Concerns & Opportunities
“Things Will Get Better–
Just Hold On.”
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 ‘til
noon here at Hibben.
Each day will be jammed
with chances to create,
play, learn, perform, and
do some whacky-off-thewall 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!
You appreciate your friend’s concern. But until things do get better, you
need extra support. A Stephen Minister would like to provide that caring
concern by being there to listen.
Next Sunday, May 31st, at the 10:30 worship
service, we will commission our new Stephen
Ministers. Those who have completed 50-hours of
training and are ready to serve are: Bruce Harple,
Kim Brown, Cheryl Boyle, Shelia Sparks, Mary
Ann Bolt, Sharon Thompson, Nancy Baker,
Courtney Harlan, Guerry Taylor and Kathryn
Hunter.
If you are interested in knowing more about receiving care for yourself
or someone else, please contact Nancy Baker ([email protected]) or
Kathryn Hunter ([email protected]).
Would you like to become a part of Hibben’s
Hospitality Team on Sunday morning? Whether
you worship during the 8:15, 10:30 or The Well
service, this is an opportunity to help Hibben
welcome guests and to extend the hand of
hospitality.
Mark your calendar for our Hospitality Workshop on Sunday, May 31
at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary. Learn how, by practicing hospitality, we
become part of God’s invitation to new life and we offer the support of
a church home.
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
884-9761).
Registration Forms Available . . . .
at the side entrance to the sanctuary, The Well information table, and
church office. The retreat dates are September 18-20. For more
information, contact Jennifer Roberts at [email protected] or
(843) 270-1161.
Neighborhood Gatherings
Our Next Women's Gathering
Mathis Ferry Neighborhood Gathering
Thursday, June 11 at 6:00pm in the CLLC
Bring your favorite picnic food! It can be sandwiches, side
Sunday, May 31 @ 6:45pm
The Palms
dish or dessert. This will be a "working meeting" (see below), so we want
to have foods we can eat on the go. AND . . . .
We’ll meet at The Palms for a goodbye reception for the Hunters.
Cookies, desserts & refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact
Stephenie Hewett at [email protected]
Let's help our children's ministry get ready for VBS!
Vacation Bible School will run from June 15-18, and we will be helping
put finishing touches on VBS preparations at the women's gathering.
There will be something for everyone: Crafts to help prepare, rooms to
help decorate. Some tasks will call for sitting, while others will call for
moving things around the church. Wear comfortable clothes for our
casual, indoor picnic, working gathering. Questions? Contact Jennifer at
(843)270-1161 or [email protected].
Longpoint Neighborhood Gathering
Sunday, June 7 @ 6:30pm
Hosted by: Brian & Mary Anne Larkin
187 Revetment Lane
(Battery Point-Belle Hall Subdivision)
RSVP: (843) 209-9872
We provide the meat for the cookout.
You bring the side dishes, dessert & beverages!
Calling All Young Adults
(That’s anyone college age through early 30’s)
VBS Registration
Women’s Retreat
You are invited to join us at our weekly Young Adult Gathering in the
church library on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. It’s a great way to get to know
other young adults at Hibben. If you are home from college for the
summer, you’re encouraged to come! Need more information? Contact
Jennifer Roberts at [email protected] or 270-1161.
Hibben Summer School 101
◄ June 2 – June 20 ►
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30am
Sandie Griffeth will be leading a study of selected parables of Jesus. The
class is open to men, women and youth. Attend one session, or all. No
study book required, just bring your Bible and join us. Contact Sandie at
[email protected] or 971-1266.
East Cooper Faith Network
Seeking New Board Member
The East Cooper Faith Network (ECFN) is looking for a new Board
member to work with our organization, its volunteers, churches, and
schools to keep their I-BEAM, Fix-it, and Youth Summer Programs
thriving. Specifically, we are recruiting for a talented and committed
volunteer
willing
to
serve
in
the
following
capacity:
Marketing/PR/Communications Professional: This position
will help create and lead a subcommittee to build and implement a
marketing/communications plan for the EC Faith Network. Experience
in (e)newsletters, graphic design, web design (WordPress) and
communications is needed. We invite you to join this energized group of
community volunteers and faith partners. Should you feel this faith call
and/or wish to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Thom
Gault at 843-300-8206 or [email protected]. Additional
information on ECFN can be found at www.ecfaithnetwork.org.
Hibben United Methodist Church
690 Coleman Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-9761
*HYMN OF THE DAY
No. 2173 (FWS)
Shine, Jesus, Shine
(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.
http://www.hibbenumc.org
SERMON TEXT
HIBBEN AT WORSHIP
Acts 2:1-21
May 24, 2015
Leader:
People:
Please refer to the overhead screen
for responsive readings and unison prayers.
The word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
Rev. Kathryn Hunter
On Fire!
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER
GATHERING AND WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
Responsive
TIME OF CENTERING
OFFERING
All things come from you, O God, and with praise and thanksgiving
we return to you what is yours.
Come, Holy Spirit
OFFERTORY
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Willan
Holy Spirit, Light Divine
No. 698
God of the Ages
*DOXOLOGY
*OPENING PRAYER
No. 94
Unison
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Apostles’ Creed
*GLORIA PATRI
(8:15) No. 15
No. 881
*HYMN OF SENDING
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
No. 71
*BENEDICTION
COVENANT OF HOLY BAPTISM
AND RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Finley James Ristau
Infant son of Paul & Cherie Ristau
Rev. Kathryn Hunter
No. 33
*POSTLUDE
Reichel
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
*If able, please stand
Juel Annalyn Johnson
Daughter of Julee Johnson
(Congregational Hymn No. 611)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Unison
Holy Spirit, come and speak anew to us this day. May we make room
in our hearts and lives for what you offer us. Amen.
*GOSPEL READING
John 16:4b-15
Leader:
People:
No. 420
The Gospel of our Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
ANTHEM
(10:30) Titcomb
I Will Not Leave You Comfortless
~ Sanctuary Flowers ~
The flowers have been placed on the altar today by
Helen Hiser to the glory of God in celebration
of the marriage of Jesse and Danielle Recinos and also
in loving memory of J. Keith and Norma Hiser.