Touching Lives through Christ by Reaching Out, Bringing In, Lifting Up, Sending Forth OCTOBER 12, 2014 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Among Christians, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Twelve Apostles and other followers of Jesus, as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–31. For this reason, Pentecost is sometimes described by some Christians today as the "Birthday of the Church." 4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 Phone: 423.698.6951 • Fax: 423.629.5193 www.brainerdumc.org TRADITIONAL WORSHIP AT 10:45AM Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost THE GATHERING Welcome and Announcements Rev. Dr. Dennis Flaugher Prelude PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING Choral Introit Rev. Mark Davis Come All You People Chancel Choir Alexander Gondo *Call to Worship Leader - Rejoice in the Lord Always People - Again I say rejoice *Hymn Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart UMH 160 *Opening Prayer God of steadfast love, we thank you for the abundant gifts in our lives: love and grace, clothing and belongings, friends and family. Gather us into your arms and clothe us with your saving grace in preparation for the great banquet which you have prepared. *Affirmation of Faith – A Modern Affirmation UMH 885 *Gloria Patri MEINEKE 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. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Rev. Mark C. Davis Children’s Time with Ms. Karen All children ages 3–9 are invited to come to the altar for a moment with our Family Life Ministries Coordinator, Mrs. Karen Stoll. *Hymn *Gospel Reading Sermon Come Sinners to the Gospel Feast Matthew 22:1–14 “The Wedding Banquet” RESPONSE TO THE WORD Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings UMH 339 Pew Bible NT pg. 24 Rev. Dr. Dennis Flaugher Rev. Mark Davis Offertory A Community of Faith Chancel Choir Hawthorne & Purifoy *Offertory Response OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer UMH 895 *Hymn UMH 348 Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Reception of New Members SENDING FORTH Rev. Dr. Dennis Flaugher *Benediction Leader – When you leave here today do not forget the wondrous works of the Lord. Remember what you have learned and received as the God of peace goes with you. *Response Together We Serve Chancel Choir Daniel Charles Damon *Postlude Organist – Mr. Jeff Scofield Music Director – Dr. Rebecca Atkins *Please stand as you are able. New Sermon Series on the Teachings of Jesus Oct 12 – Parable of the Wedding Banquet Oct 19 – Jesus on Taxes and Tithes Oct 26 - The Greatest Commandment PRAYER CONCERNS Donna Akers Ann Barrows Jack Berry Rev. Sherry Boles Calvin Bush Carolyn Caldwell Mary Moore Clements Wayne Cook Ronda Ford Viola Hudson Bob Lewis Tina McKenzie Jean Miller Charles Murray Sally Nash Betty Northcutt Joyce Taylor Joyce Vaughn Mary White Geraldine Witt Congregation, Children, Youth, Pastors & Staff of BUMC CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY We offer our Christian sympathy, love and prayers to Joyce Godsey on the death of her mother Dorothy Godsey. Wednesday Night Dinners Next Wednesday, the $7.00 meal will be: Juicy Delicious Roast with Potatoes and Carrots. For dessert, we will have Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies. By Tuesday at 3:00pm, please call or email Jenny to make a one-time or permanent reservation:423-698-6951or [email protected] GIFTS TO THE CHURCH Building Fund Operating Memorial Fund In Honor of Nelda Jarvis by: In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Spataro Nelda Jarvis by: Cheryl & Allen Patton Mike & Barbara McMahan Dave Akers Project In Memory of Joe Clark by: Robert & Laura Barnes In Memory of Wyman & Mary Frances Clark Dave Akers by: Kellie Reynolds, Daryl Schoolar Kingsbury Class and Betty Schoolar As always, your gift in honor or memory of your loved one is very much appreciated by the family. In Memory of Lost Loved Ones of Kingsbury Class by: Cathy Wilson Finance Information Finance Monthly Need MTD through 10/05/14 Received MTD through 10/05/14 General Budget $54,167 $13,542 25% $18,665 34% Building Mortgage $13,463 $3,366 25% $4,280 32% Finance Yearly week 40 Need YTD Received YTD through 10/05/14 through 10/05/14 General Budget $650,000 $500,000 77% $489,655 75% Building Mortgage $161,559 $124,276 77% $138,069 85% Quarterly contribution statements are now available in the narthex. Please review your contribution statement and contact the business office with any discrepancies. Brainerd Church Picnic October 19 River Park Pavilion #4 @ 4pm Come join us for Fall Fun at the Brainerd Church Picnic. Bring a Friend! Bake Sale On October 26, Cornerstone Class is hosting a Bake Sale in the Atrium. Sales Proceeds will benefit Cornerstone projects. Church-Wide Camping Weekend at Johnston Woods November 21 – 23. To save your spot, pick up a brochure in the Atrium or email our Director of Family Ministries at [email protected]. Preschool Posts Please pray for the Barnes family and newborn baby Blake. They are part of our preschool staff. The Preschool held chapel in the Sanctuary this week. The children loved seeing the pretty stained glass and praying at the altar. BUMC Weekly Events Sunday, October 12 8:45 a.m. Oasis Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Youth Band Practice, Rec Room 5:00 p.m. Making Sense of the Bible, Kingsbury Room with Dennis 5:00 p.m. SHINE (grades 3-5), Gym 5:00 p.m. Youth Rec and Worship, Gym & Youth Area 5:30 p.m. Bible in the Schools, Brainerd High School 6:00 p.m. Gospel Jam, McFerrin Chapel Monday, October 13 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, Scout Cabin 1:00 p.m. Circle #3, Asbury Room Tuesday, October 14 9:30 a.m. A.M. Seasoned Women, Upper Conference 10:00 a.m. Scenic City Chorale Rehearsal, Choir Room 10:30 a.m. Circle #2, Bobbie Fant’s Home 12:30 p.m. Ladies’ Bridge, Truman Brooks Room 6:00 p.m. Envy Dance, Gym 6:00 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room Wednesday, October 15 12:30 noon Ladies’ Bridge, Truman Brooks Room 4:30 p.m. Open Gym for Youth, Gym 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Dinner & Programs,, Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. iLIFE Groups, Rec Room 6:15 p.m. Children’s Classes Children’s Wing 6:15 p.m. Experiencing God, Library with Mark 6:15 p.m. The Heart of Christianity, Kingsbury Room with Dennis 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Knitters’ Group, Asbury Room 7:30 p.m. Oasis Band Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall Thursday, October 16 5:45 p.m. Seasoned Women, Truman Brooks Friday, October 17 5:30 p.m. Parent’s Night Out, Gym Saturday, October 18 9:00 a.m. Intentional Faith Development Meeting, Library 12:00 noon Organ Practice, Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. Delta Kappa Gamma Reception,, Fellowship Hall WORSHIP SERVICE AT 9:00AM *Invocation Prelude *Hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee UMH #89 *Passing the Peace Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Worship with our Tithes and Offerings and Piano Offertory *Gospel Reading Sermon Matthew 22:1–14 Parable of the Wedding Banquet *Hymn Pew Bible NT pg. 24 Rev. Dr. Dennis Flaugher When We All Get to Heaven UMH #384 *Benediction Pianist: Terry Sanford *Please stand as you are able. Staff of Brainerd United Methodist Church The Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher ~ [email protected] ~ Senior Pastor The Rev. Mark Davis ~ [email protected] ~ Outreach Pastor The Rev. Terri Lowe ~ [email protected] ~ Congregational Care Pastor Dr. Rebecca Atkins ~ [email protected] ~ Director of Music Jeff Scofield ~ [email protected] ~ Organist Karen Stoll ~ [email protected] ~ Director of Family Ministries Kelcy Chambers ~ [email protected] ~ Preschool Director Katy Burnette ~ [email protected] ~ Youth Director