GRIFFIN FIRST
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
October 26, 2014
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
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 26, 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.
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Prelude
11:00 Service only
* The People Standing
Little Prelude and Fugue in G Minor
Johann Sebastian Bach
Dr. Richard Chewning, organ
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Call to Worship
Crashing Waters at Creation
Southern Harmony
Chancel Choir
Crashing waters at creation, ordered by the Spirit’s breath, first to witness day’s beginning
from the brightness of night’s death.
Cleansing water once at Jordan closed around the one foretold, opened to reveal the glory
ever new and ever old.
Living water, never ending, quench the thirst and flood the soul. Wellspring, source of life
eternal, drench our dryness, make us whole.
Greeting
Dr. Med Roach
*Hymn
*Affirmation of Faith
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
The Apostles’ Creed
Hymnal No. 139
Hymnal No. 881
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Lisa Webb, liturgist
*Gloria Patri
*We Greet One Another
Glory Be to the Father
Words of Welcome & Information
Presentation
Gordon Murray
Taylor Wynne
Joe Braswell
Hymnal No. 71
Dr. Med Roach
God and Family Award
Cub Scout Pack 4
Cal Payne
Chase Ibanez
Jackson Peurifoy
WE CELEBRATE WITH OUR CHILDREN
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Children’s Moment
Mrs. Debby Stikes
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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
Dr. Med Roach
Lord, Speak to Me
The Giving of the Tithe & Offering
Offertory
Offertory on CONVERSE
Hymnal No. 463
Dennis Janzer
Dr. Richard Chewning, organ
*Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Hymnal No. 95
WE CELEBRATE THROUGH HEARING
†
Anthem
If Ye Love Me
Philip Wilby
Chancel Choir
If ye love me keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he will give you
another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; E’en the Spirit of Truth. And ye
know Him, for He dwelleth in you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless. I
will come to you.
*Scripture Lesson
Liturgist:
People:
Message
Matthew 22:34-46
The word of God for the people of God.
Our thanks be to God.
The Distinguishing Mark of the Christian Life
WE GO TO CELEBRATE THROUGH SERVICE
I Am Thine, O Lord
*Hymn
*Benediction
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Choral Response
Cry of My Heart
Dr. Med Roach
Hymnal No. 419
Dr. Med Roach
Terry Butler
Chancel Choir
It is the cry of my heart to follow you.
It is the cry of my heart to be close to you.
It is the cry of my heart to follow, all of the days of my life.
Postlude
Toccata in D minor
Dr. Richard Chewning, organ
Johann Sebastian Bach
THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Smith James Granade
Son of Nick and Alaina Granade
Sunday, October 26, 2014
11:00 Worship Service
Introduction to the Service
The pastor addresses the congregation:
Brothers and sisters in Christ:
Through the sacrament of Baptism
we are initiated into Christ’s holy church.
We are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of salvation
and given new birth through water and the Spirit.
All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price.
Do you, as Christ’s body, the church,
reaffirm both your rejection of sin
and your commitment to Christ?
Renunciation of Sin
The pastor addresses the parents:
We do.
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and
life and include this child now before you in your care?
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news
and live according to the example of Christ.
On behalf of the whole church, I ask you:
Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness,
reject the evil powers of this world
and repent of your sin?
I do.
Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you
to resist evil, injustice and oppression
in whatever forms the present themselves?
We will surround Smith
with a community of love and forgiveness,
that he may grow in his service to others.
We will pray for him,
that he may be a true disciple
who walks in the way that leads to life.
I do.
Thanksgiving Over the Water
Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior,
put your whole trust in his grace,
and promise to serve him as your Lord,
in union with the church which Christ has opened
to people of all ages, nations, and races?
Baptism
I do.
Will you nurture Smith
in Christ’s holy church,
that by your teaching and example he may be guided
to accept God’s grace for himself,
to profess his faith openly,
and to lead a Christian life?
I will.
Smith, I baptize you in the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit
Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OCTOBER 26, 2014
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TODAY
STEWARDSHIP
Worship Opportunities
Attendance (October 19, 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
65
Traditional 11:00
201
The Branch 11:00
136
JAM Session
20
Worship total
422
Sunday School
205
Wednesday Night Supper
Christian Enrichment Center
586
Other Activities
187
Non-Worship
978
Grand Total
1,400
Ushers
8:45- Fred Karam
11:00-Bob Rogers, Lee Howell, Harry Todd,
Buster Franklin, Reid Flanagan, Patrick
Flanagan
Acolytes
8:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Mary Catherine Waltz
Mary Brock Smith
Thomas Parker
IN MEMORIAM
A gift has been given in memory of Carol Y.
Smith to the CEC.
A gift has been given in memory of Bubba
Mabbett to the Amick Fund.
A gift has been given in memory of Bernie
Gunnels to the Memorial Fund.
Gifts have been given in memory of May
Melton to the Memorial Fund.
IN SYMPATHY AND LOVE
…to Doug and Carolyn Thornton on the death
of their sister-in-law, Vickie Lynn Davis of
Senoia, Georgia, on October 15, 2014.
Financial
2014 Budget
Weekly Budget
Received October 19
Needed in 42 weeks
Received in 42 weeks
Requirements to date
$1,235,520
23,760
17,176
997,920
887,691
-110,229
SERVING MINISTRIES
Lighthouse Kids
Bill and Holly Murray
Help Ministry
October 27
October 28
October 29
October 30
October 31
Katie Flanagan
Mavis Johnson
Lillian Kapiloff
Allyne Baird
The contemporary worship service of Griffin First United Methodist Church
Growing Relationships with Christ
October 26, 2014
John 5:24
"I assure you, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have
eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed
from death into life."
Praise & Worship Set
October 26, 2014
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Wesley Drive
Choir/Office
Christian Enrichment Center
(Gym)
Sanctuary
Education Building
(Nursery 1st floor)
(JAM & Lighthouse Kids 2nd floor)
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Maple Drive
Fellowship Hall
MED-ITATION
[email protected]
While it is college football season, I am taking
advantage of analogies that relate the church
to things that happen in a football game. One
of the cheers that we hear from the sideline is a
statement of who the team is. For example; “We
are blank (school name)!” – “We are Bulldogs!”
– “We are War Eagles!” – “We are Podunk
High!” – So you don’t get mad at me, here’s one
for you who feel left out; “We are ________ (fill
in the blank). Feel better now?
Well, here is the analogy. Who are we as a
church? “We are Griffin FUMC!” How are we
known in the Griffin community? When the
general public of Griffin, Georgia, hear our
church’s name what do they think? What will
they say about us? “Oh, yeah, that’s the church
who __________.”
How would you fill in this blank?
In my almost a year-and-a-half as your pastor,
I go to different places and events all around
Griffin. When I tell folks I am the pastor of
Griffin FUMC, I take note when I hear what
others say about our church. I’ve heard things
like, “Oh, that’s a very generous church in our
community.” I’ve heard, “Yeah, that church
supports a lot of missions in our city.” Also,
“We know some people who go to that church
and they love going there.” One comment
I overheard recently was, “Every time I go
by that church there are a lot of cars in their
parking lot.”
“We are Griffin FUMC!”
If you had to describe your church, what would
you say about it? Would you description be
one that is positive and uplifting? Would you
describe it as a church that cares about people,
or a friendly church? Maybe you would say
it’s a church that is way behind on its budget
giving. Or maybe you’d say, “My church is the
most active church I’ve ever been a part of.”
Or, “I love the music in my church.” Or, “There
are always plenty of Bible studies to choose
from in my church.” Or, “My church has a
great Preschool.”
What would you say about your church:
Griffin FUMC?
In my observation as your pastor for just
over a year, I would say about us that we are a
church who believes and lives out our promise
to God as members of Griffin FUMC. “We are
Griffin FUMC,” means that we are a people
who support God’s church with “our prayers,
our presence, our gifts, our service and our
witness of Jesus Christ for the transformation
of the world!”
And that’s why I love being your pastor!
Peace and grace,
Med
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Jack Moss
Jody Bell
Lisa Rogers
FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar are to the glory of
God and in loving memory of Sara and Dan
Boyd by Sally Boyd.
WALK AND ROLL
The Walk and Roll Committee would like
to thank everyone who participated in and
supported the 4th Annual Iris City Walk and
Roll. We were able to help five local charities.
CHILDREN
YOUTH
Staci Boomer
[email protected]
Laura Watson
[email protected]
Jesus And Me (J.A.M.)
Sunday Night
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.
Youth is tonight @ 5:30-7:30p in the CEC. Two
words: FEAR FACTOR. Come prepared to be
scared…or just grossed out?
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!
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.
UNITED METHODIST
WOMEN
Training
The Coke Sale has begun! Order forms to order
coke products can be found in the hallway
of the office suite. Your support is greatly
appreciated.
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.
Winter Carnival
Shopping Spree/Bake Sale
PRESCHOOL
Debby Daniel-Bryant
[email protected]
Coca-Cola Sale
Our Winter Carnival will be in early February.
If anyone has any goods or services that can be
auctioned off at our Silent Auction during the
carnival, please contact the Preschool at 770228-0166. We will gladly pick up any items and
your gift is tax-deductible.
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!
CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER
Jennifer Vining
[email protected]
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
In Jesus’ name we play...
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IMPACT BASKETBALL AND
CHEERLEADING
Impact Basketball Season kicks off on Thursday,
December 4th @ 6:30pm with a Parent
Orientation/Uniform Sizing Meeting while
participants engage in their first practice of the
season. Cost is $100 and includes: instruction,
reversible basketball jersey, devotional sheets
for each practice, end of the season medal,
and personal basketball. Basketball shorts and
practice tee are optional at an additional price.
Registration Deadline is November 21st. We
look forward to a fun, spirit-filled 2014-15
season! It is in Jesus’ Name We PLAY!
Impact Cheerleading Season kicks off Thursday,
November 20th @ 6:00pm with a Parent
Orientation and Uniform Sizing Meeting! Join
us for another exciting season as we cheer,
stunt, dance, and root on our Eagle Basketball
Team! Cost is $200 and includes: instruction,
full cheer uniform, cheer shoes, socks, hair
ribbon, body suit, practice tee, Cheer 4 Him
bracelet, instructional DVD, music mix CD,
devotional book, end of the season gift and
medal, AND your own personalized Bible.
Program is for Grades K-5. “Shout to the
LORD, all the earth; break out in praise and
sing for joy!” Psalm 98:4
Registration forms are available at the Christian
Enrichment Center and on our church website.
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
Be sure to check the EVENTS CALENDAR on the website for a complete listing of activities.
www.griffin-fumc.org
SUNDAY, October 26
Luke 12-13
8:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.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 will not meet
MTP (CEC)
Confirmation Class (CEC)
Inspirational Book Study (Seekers)
MONDAY, October 27
Luke 14-16
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes
Preschool Classes
Silent Prayer (Parlor)
Discipleship Committee (Conf. Room)
That the World May Know Study (Forum)
TUESDAY, October 28
Luke 17-18
7:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
YAH travel
Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes
Preschool Classes
Covenant Study (Conference Room)
Covenant Study (Conference Room)
Yoga (Reception Room)
Chancel Bells (Omega)
WEDNESDAY, October 29
Luke 19-20
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Men’s Breakfast group will not meet
Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes
Preschool Classes
Jesus In the Gospels (Conference Room)
Celestial Chimers will not meet
Wednesday Night Supper (Fellowship Hall)
Youngest Voices Choir will not meet
Wesley and Cantate Choirs will not meet
Trunk or Treat (front circle)
Disciple II (Seekers)
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Gospel of John (Conference Room)
Short term study (Forum)
MTP HS Bible Study will not meet
Kids in Motion/Mid-Hi Motion will
not meet
Chancel Choir (Alpha)
THURSDAY, October 30
Luke 21-22
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes
Preschool Classes
Christian Believer (Conference Room)
Wesley Group (Conference Room)
FRIDAY, October 31
Luke 23-24
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes
Preschool Classes
SATURDAY, November 1
John 1-3
PEANUT BUTTER
Don’t forget your peanut butter contributions
for the local food pantry. Bins are located
throughout the church campus!
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.
ANNUAL ALDERSGATE
HOMES OFFERING
The annual Conference-wide Special Offering
supporting Aldersgate Homes will be taken
today, October 26, 2014. Aldersgate Homes
is our agency advocating for the needs of
persons with intelletual and developmental
disabilities. Aldersgate assists these persons
and their families to locate safe, affordable
living arrangements so that they may live
as independently as their capabilities allow.
Collinswood of Aldersgate Homes, located
on Lake Oconee, is a recreational and retreat
facility build to accomodate persons of all
abilities. The facilities include 2 cottages with
bed space for 40. A third cottage is underway
and due to be opened next spring. More
information can be found on the website
listed on the sheet enclosed in the bulletin.
Please make your donation to the church and
indicate on the check it is for the Aldersgate
Offering.
YOUNG AT HEART
Members of YAH would like to thank
the sponsors of our fall picnic: HaistenMcCullough, Connor-Westbury, Brock
Insurance, Brightmoor Hospice, Food Depot
(Hill Street) and First National Bank.
About 100 members/guests had a great time.
THANKSGIVING MISSION
FUMC is again helping St. John Lutheran
Church with their Thanksgiving meal for the
community.
This year we will provide over 1,000 cookies
and 10 turkeys. We need help with cooking
the turkeys. If you are interested in helping
us, please call the church office and leave your
name. You will then be given instructions of
who to call, etc. The turkeys will be provided
by St. John. Our volunteers will be asked to
cook, slice, and freeze the turkey in ziplock
bags about two weeks before Thanksgiving then
return the frozen meat to St. John. We do not
need help with the cookies.
Please call 770-228-3020 and talk to Debby, Fay,
or Jebby if you are interested in helping!
ACOLYTE TRANING
Acolyte training will be held Sunday, November
9, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. This training
is for current 6th graders as well as any 7th and
8th graders who would like to acolyte or who
would like a refresher. New acolytes will need
to bring a parent with them to the training. If
you have any questions, please call Debby Stikes
(770-228-3020).
(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 29, 2014
MENU: Grilled Hot Dogs with fixings and chips
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. Check here to be on the permanent list: ___