GRIFFIN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
GRIFFIN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH October 19, 2014 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Laity Sunday Liturgical Color: Green Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (I Thessalonians 5:16-18) GRIFFIN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Making disciples for Christ through vibrant worship, dynamic education, and joyful service. 1401 Maple Drive Griffin, GA 30224 770-228-3020 www.griffin-fumc.org Morning Worship Celebration October 19, 2014 8:45 & 11:00 AM WE GATHER TO CELEBRATE AND GIVE THANKS Children under three years are invited to the Nursery in the center of the Education Building. Please turn off all pagers, cell phones and similar devices while in the Sanctuary. Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available through our ushers. During the Prelude, you are encouraged to prepare your hearts to meet the living God in worship. † 11:00 Service only Handbell Acclamation Prelude * The People Standing Cantabile Chancel Bells J. Michael Dorough J. Michael Dorough, organ † Call to Worship Lord, You Give the Great Commission Jeffrey Rawthorn Chancel Choir Greeting *Hymn *Affirmation of Faith Dr. Med Roach When Morning Gilds the Skies The Apostles’ Creed Hymnal No. 185 Hymnal No. 881 † Lisa Webb, liturgist *Gloria Patri *We Greet One Another Glory Be to the Father Words of Welcome & Information Hymnal No. 71 Dr. Med Roach WE CELEBRATE WITH OUR CHILDREN † Children’s Moment Mrs. Debby Stikes † Children ages Pre-K, K, and 1st Grade are invited to go to Lighthouse Kids, located in Room 200 on the second floor of the Education Building. Students 2nd thru 5th grade can go to Room 205, also upstairs in the Education Building for JAM Session. Parents may pick up their children in these rooms immediately following the service. WE CELEBRATE THROUGH PRAYER AND GIVING Morning Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Dr. Med Roach Hymnal No. 400 The Giving of the Tithe & Offering Offertory Meditation on HOUSTON J. Michael Dorough J. Michael Dorough, organ *Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal No. 95 WE CELEBRATE THROUGH HEARING † Anthem Great and Glorious Franz Joseph Haydn Chancel Choir Great and glorious is the Lord in majesty, glorious in power eternal, mighty and loving Father; praise Him for his greatness, praise him for his exceeding greatness. Great and glorious, mighty in awful majesty, let all extol him forevermore. Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing praises unto our God. God is nigh to all that call truly upon him; the Lord upholdeth all who fall and gently upraiseth all who are bowed down. *Scripture Lesson Liturgist: People: Matthew 28:16-20 The word of God for the people of God. Our thanks be to God. Message Stand and Be Counted WE GO TO CELEBRATE THROUGH SERVICE *Hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling *Benediction † Choral Response Go to the World! Mr. Bill Stikes Hymnal No. 384 Dr. Med Roach J. Michael Dorough Chancel Choir Go to the world! Go as the ones I send, for I am with you till the age shall end, when all the hosts of glory cry “Amen.” Alleluia! Postlude Fantasia on ENGELBERG J. Michael Dorough J. Michael Dorough, organ OUR ORGANIST Our thanks to organist/composer Mike Dorough for filling in for us this week while Richard Chewning is away. A retired choral music teacher, Mike serves as an active choral adjudicator/clinician, and enjoys substituting regularly as a choirmaster and organist in churches in our region. Mike has one daughter and two grandchildren, and resides in McDonough, Georgia with his wife, Lorraine. ANNOUNCEMENTS OCTOBER 19, 2014 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TODAY STEWARDSHIP Worship Opportunities Attendance (October 12, 2014) Traditional Worship at 8:45 and 11:00 in the Sanctuary THE BRANCH Contemporary Worship at 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall Traditional 8:45 68 Traditional 11:00 189 The Branch 11:00 98 JAM Session 10 Worship total 365 Sunday School 205 Wednesday Night Supper 149 Christian Enrichment Center 549 Other Activities 484 Non-Worship 1,387 Grand Total 1,752 Ushers 8:45- Randy Dougherty 11:00-Doug Taylor, Zack Whatley, Estill Vanhuss, Leonard Bolton, Camp Neel, Joe Kurey Acolytes 8:45 a.m. Bryan Franklin WALK AND ROLL The 4th Annual Iris City Walk and Roll will be Saturday, October 25, 2014. You can still register and pick up your shirt today and at this Wednesday’s supper. Pre-registration guarantees you a long sleeve t-shirt. This year’s supported Griffin charities are: Abundant Life Soup Kitchen, Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, Stepping Stones and FUMC’s Amick Fund. Come out and support this event. Food and door prizes will be available for the participants. The event schedule is: 7:00 am: Package pick up and late registration 8:00 am: The 10 and 26 mile bike rides begin 9:00 am: The Fun Walk and Children’s 3 mile bike ride begin 11:00 am: Closing Ceremony Financial 2014 Budget Weekly Budget Received October 12 Needed in 41 weeks Received in 41 weeks Requirements to date $1,235,520 23,760 17,682 974,160 870,515 -103,645 SERVING MINISTRIES Lighthouse Kids Turner and Blair Burson Help Ministry October 20 October 21 October 22 October 23 October 24 Polly Flannigan Maria Ybarra Rosalyn Gilreath Harriett Brock Jo Yancy MED-ITATION [email protected] In August of 1777, John Wesley wrote a letter to a friend, Alex Mather, regarding the lay ministry within the Methodist Church. Mather and Wesley had been discussing the difference between lay ministry and ordained ministry in the Church. In the letter, John Wesley expressed his opinion saying, “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen; such alone will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom of heaven on earth.” Within the history of the Methodist movement is the faithfulness of the laity, who work to establish a church that is solid and very much a part of the fabric of our United States of America. As the movement spread throughout the New Land, Wesley depended on the laity to govern the church and to build a foundational structure that still exists in today’s modern United Methodist Church. He was so confident in the ministry of the laity he only sent two ordained clergy (Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke) oversee the work of the laity. In the governing structure of the United Methodist church still today is the concept of a lay ministry that requires a lay vote for every clergy vote. This equal formula has worked well in the church and has stood steadfast throughout the history of the church. This Sunday, October 19th, is our annual celebration of lay ministry within the church. This takes place every third Sunday of October and lay preacher/speakers are usually invited to speak and lead worship in the church. I have always been grateful to God for the laity in this great church who commit themselves to serving God and “(setting) up the kingdom of heaven on earth.” We are very fortunate here at Griffin FUMC to have a lay speaker in our church who is not just a lay speaker, but who is a representative of the North Georgia Annual Conference at the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. Bill Stikes is one of 26 lay delegates from North Georgia who represents our Conference and church in a most marvelous way. I know him to be very dedicated and committed lay minister/ speaker and church member. I also know Bill to have a real love for the United Methodist Church. I encourage all of you to share in your support of the lay ministry of our church and gather this Sunday in celebration for the work and ministry of our great United Methodist Church. I will be in church on Sunday. Bill Stikes will be here and so too the Lord God will be here. I pray YOU will be here? Peace and grace, Med FLOWERS The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in loving memory of Sara and Dan Boyd by Sally Boyd. ROSE ON THE ALTAR A rose on the altar is in honor of Nolan Shea Vickers who was born on October 6, 2014. He is the son of Travis and Noah (Giles) Vickers of Sandy Springs, Georgia; maternal grandparents are Margaret and Steve Andrews. 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A gift has been given in memory of May Melton and Ralph Mitchell to the Amick Fund. Gifts have been given in memory of Mary Grayson to the Amick Fund. A gift has been given in memory of Bubba Mabbett to the CEC. A gift has been given in memory of Dee Hunter, Bubba Mabbett and Jere Wells to the Flower Fund. Gifts have been given in memory of Mary Grayson, Bubba Mabbett, May Melton, Dee Hunter, and Nellie Rea Gordon to the Capital Campaign. Gifts have been given in memory of Bubba Mabbett and May Melton to the Memorial Fund. IN HONOR A gift has been given in honor of Randy Cloud to the Branch Laundry Mission. Gifts have been given in honor of Silas Melton to the Program Budget. YOUNG AT HEART Young at Heart, our Seniors group, will meet Tuesday, October 21. The meeting starts at 11 am. Come earlier to socialize. The program will be Laura Watson, our Director of Youth Ministry, sharing about her Kenya Missions trip. The $75 deposit for the New Orleans trip in April 2015 is due at this meeting. All Seniors are invited to the meeting. Contact the Church office by noon, Monday, October 20 to sign up to eat if not contacted by phone. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Leadership Needs UMW, we need YOUR help. We are looking for someone to fill the positions of President, Vice President and Mission Coordinator for Membership, Nurture, Outreach and Communications. If you are interested or know someone who would be a good fit, please contact Angela Copley @ 770-229-2331. (Perhaps two of you would be interested in sharing an office.) Training We will be hosting the Griffin District Leadership Training November 8th from 8:30am to (about) 11:30am. Please plan to attend; we would like to have many of our members in attendance. Each circle has been given the tasks as follows: Faith - fresh fruit; Genesis - homemade breakfast foods; Guild - paper products; Joy - drinks; Love - small individual yogurts, bagels, baked goods, and volunteers. Shopping Spree/Bake Sale The following weekend, we’ll be hosting the Shopping Spree and Bake Sale November 15th from 9am to 2pm. We’ll need lots of wonderful baked items and many volunteers to help. And plan to do some shopping, too! Hope to see you there! PRESCHOOL YOUTH Debby Daniel-Bryant [email protected] Laura Watson [email protected] Coca-Cola Sale Sunday Night The annual Coca-Cola Sale is coming! Order forms will be available on the table behind the Sanctuary. Order your Coke products and support the Preschool! Orders will be taken between October 20 and November 14. Delivery will be November 20-21. Thank you for your support! Youth is tonight @ 5:30-7:30p in the CEC. Bring a friend and get ready for some fun! Confirmation Confirmation is tonight from 5:30-7:30p in the CEC! Senior High Ski Retreat Our annual Sr. High Ski Retreat to Winterplace, WV is this December 27-30th. Cost for the trip is $290. Sign up at youth on Sunday nights or contact Laura Watson. Guatemala 2015 CHILDREN Staci Boomer [email protected] The Guatemala mission team will have a quick meeting today, October 19 at 4:30pm before youth to go over our first fundraisers! Parents are welcome to attend, but not required. Jesus And Me (J.A.M.) In J.A.M., for the last six weeks, we have been teaching children that “God Speaks”. We encourage each of you, big and small, young and old, to take time to slow down and listen to God speak to you. You must quiet yourself, tune in to His voice, and then you will hear what He is speaking to your heart. Trunk-Or-Treat Plan to join us for our annual Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, October 29th following the Wednesday night supper. We will decorate our trunks, truck beds, motorcycles, etc. and pass out treats to our children (toddlers-5th graders) in the front circle of the church. There will also be a photo spot, bounce houses, and face painting. We look forward to seeing you and your children there! HOLY LAND TRIP Israel…The trip to Israel will be February 24 – March 5, 2015. You can go to the Educational Opportunities website to get daily reports from current trips if you are interested in the latest information. (http:// www.eo.travelwithus.com/holy-landupdates#eotours) We hope to have everyone registered soon so we can begin to make plans for our Holy Land pilgrimage. If you have any questions, please contact Med Roach or Debby Stikes. CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER Jennifer Vining [email protected] In Jesus’ name we play... 678-688-3858 Ongoing Activities Bridge Club – 1:00 p.m. -2nd & 4th Wednesday Group Personal Training (Advanced Level) – 9:00 a.m. Mon. & Wed. Group Personal Training (Beginner Level) – 9:15 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday Group Personal Training (Intermediate Level) – 5:30 p.m. Mon & 5:00 p.m. Wed Guitar Lessons – 4:00 p.m. Mon & Wed Keep on Movin’ Exercise – 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Pilates Classes – 9:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Tue. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Thurs. Scrapbook Club – 5:30 p.m. last Friday of month Spanish Conversation –10:00 a.m.Thursday TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – 6:30 p.m. Thurs. Weight Watchers – 6:30 p.m. Monday, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday ZUMBA Exercise – 9:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday ZUMBA Toning Class – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES Be sure to check the EVENTS CALENDAR on the website for a complete listing of activities. www.griffin-fumc.org SUNDAY, October 19 Mark 14-16 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary) Sunday School for all ages Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary) The Branch Contemporary Service (Fellowship Hall) Alpha (Reception Room) MTP (CEC) Confirmation Class (CEC) Inspirational Book Study (Seekers) MONDAY, October 20 Luke 1 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes Silent Prayer (Parlor) Daniel Plan (Fellowship Hall) That the World May Know Study (Forum) Walk and Roll Committee (Conf. Room) Love Circle (Linda Stutes’ home) TUESDAY, October 21 Luke 2-3 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes Covenant Study (Conference Room) Young at Heart (Fellowship Hall) Covenant Study (Conference Room) Yoga (Reception Room) Church Council (Forum) Chancel Bells (Omega) WEDNESDAY, October 22 Luke 4-5 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Breakfast Meeting (Griffith’s) Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes Jesus In the Gospels (Conference Room) Celestial Chimers (Omega) Wednesday Night Supper (Fellowship Hall) Youngest Voices Choir (Light House Kids) 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Wesley and Cantate Choirs (Music Suites) Disciple II (Seekers) Gospel of John (Conference Room) Short term study (Forum) MTP High School Bible Study (Courtney Savage’s) Kids in Motion/Mid-Hi Motion (CEC) Chancel Choir (Alpha) THURSDAY, October 23 Luke 6-7 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes Christian Believer (Conference Room) Wesley Group (Conference Room) Girl Scouts (upstairs, Education Building) FRIDAY, October 24 Luke 8-9 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes SATURDAY, October 25 Luke 10-11 7:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Walk and Roll (Courtyard ouside Fellowship Hall) Alpha Super Saturday (CEC) FROM THE KITCHEN If you are on the permanent Wednesday Night Supper list and you will not be at supper one week, please call the church and let us know. PEANUT BUTTER Don’t forget your peanut butter contributions for the local food pantry. Bins are located throughout the church campus! CHURCH STAFF Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Thursday; 8:00 AM to Noon Friday PHONE: 770-228-3020 FAX: 770-228-3069 www.griffin-fumc.org www.thebranchgriffin.org Med Roach (770-502-5297) Senior Minister Kevin Barnes (404-630-5906) Associate Minister Richard Lumpkin Minister Emeritus Stephen J. Mulder Director of Music and Worship Arts Debby Stikes (678-758-9159) Director of Discipleship Jennifer Vining Director of the Christian Enrichment Center Ken Bell Operations Manager Russ Samples Maintenance Director Laura Watson Director of Youth Ministry Staci Boomer Director of Children’s Ministry Lisa Rogers Financial Secretary Fay Cobb Administrative Assistant Jebby Votaw Administrative Assistant Denise Hayes Church Hostess Tom Vause Assistant Director of the Christian Enrichment Center Richard Chewning Organist Alicia Smith Pianist Debby Daniel-Bryant Preschool Director Lee Ann Carley Preschool Financial Secretary Nursery Staff: Housekeeping Staff: Sextons: Our Missionaries: Julie Stikes, Shawna Pippin-Ingham, Paige Samples Marion Richards, John Berry David Brock, Matthew Voight, Benjamin Parker, Barrett Lavender, Ben Hobbs Nick and Heidi Griffiths (Kenya) Michael and Mildred Oye (Nigeria) (Please tear off and drop in offering plate or call the church office by noon Tuesday) Wednesday Night Supper 5:45 PM (Seniors at 5:30) October 22, 2014 MENU: Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert Fellowship Hall NAME________________________________________ Number of Adults ($4)____ Number of Children 4 yrs-6th Grade ($2)____ Under 4 (Free)_____ Nursery _____ Add 50 cents for each take-out plate. 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