GRIFFIN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH November 9, 2014 Twenty-second 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 November 9, 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 Prelude * The People Standing This is My Song Lyndall Leatherman Dr. Richard Chewning, organ † Call to Worship There She Stands Michael W. Smith Valerie Gill, solo When the night seems to say all hope is lost, gone away But I know I’m not alone; by the light she stands There she waves, faithful friend, shimmering stars, westward wind Show the way, carry me to the place she stands. Just when you think it might be over; Just when you think the fight is gone Someone will risk his life to raise her. There she stands. There she flies, clear blue skies; reminds us with red of those that died Washed in white by the brave in their strength, she stands. When evil calls itself a martyr; when all your hopes come crashing down Someone will pull her from the rubble. There she stands. We’ve seen her flying torn and tattered. We’ve seen her stand the test of time And through it all the fools have fallen. There she stands. By the dawn’s, early light and through the fight. She stands. Greeting *Hymn *Affirmation of Faith Rejoice, the Lord is King The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Kevin Barnes Hymnal No. 715 Hymnal No. 881 † Louisa Melton, liturgist *Gloria Patri *We Greet One Another Glory Be to the Father Recognition of Our Veterans Armed Forces Salute Words of Welcome & Information Hymnal No. 71 Col. Allan Imes Chancel Choir Rev. Kevin Barnes 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 Great is Thy Faithfulness The Giving of the Tithe & Offering Offertory Reflection on AMERICA Rev. Kevin Barnes Hymnal No. 140 Douglas E. Wagner Dr. Richard Chewning, organ *Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal No. 95 WE CELEBRATE THROUGH HEARING † Anthem To Love Our God Mark Hayes Chancel Choir *Scripture Lesson Liturgist: People: Message John 19:28-30 The word of God for the people of God. Our thanks be to God. There Is No Lost Cause WE GO TO CELEBRATE THROUGH SERVICE *Hymn Forth in Thy Name, O Lord *Benediction † Choral Response Great is Thy Faithfulness (Reprise) Rev. Kevin Barnes Hymnal No. 438 Rev. Kevin Barnes William M. Runyan Chancel Choir Postlude One Nation Under God Dr. Richard Chewning, organ Lani Smith ANNOUNCEMENTS NOVEMBER 9, 2014 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TODAY STEWARDSHIP Worship Opportunities Attendance (November 2, 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 89 Traditional 11:00 405 The Branch 11:00 110 JAM Session 27 Worship total 631 Sunday School 251 Wednesday Night Supper 251 Christian Enrichment Center 497 Other Activities 577 Non-Worship 1,576 Grand Total 2,207 Ushers 8:45- Kyle Henson 11:00-Pete McCain, Taylor Manley, Glenn Conkle, Ricky Todd, Don Nolen Acolytes 8:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Bryan Franklin SERVING MINISTRIES Lighthouse Kids Isaac and Shelly Melton Help Ministry November 10 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 14 Jane Weathers Lucy White Liz Watkins Christine Napier Linda Stutes MUSIC MINISTRY Fruit Sale The Music Ministry Fruit Sale continues through Sunday, November 23. Order forms can be found around the church campus, in Sunday’s bulletin, and in the Music Suite. We appreciate your support for this annual sale! Financial 2014 Budget Weekly Budget Received November 2 Needed in 44 weeks Received in 44 weeks Requirements to date $1,235,520 23,760 26,825 1,045,440 939,834 -105,606 ROSES ON THE ALTAR A rose on the altar is in honor of Jackson Robert Eidson who was born October 29, 2014. He is the son of Mary Scott Chamblee and Josh Eidson of Jackson, Georgia. Wanda and Bill Thielemann are the maternal greatgrandparents. A rose on the altar is in honor of Brody Lummus Tatum who was born November 3, 3014. He is the son of Mark and Courtney Tatum. Fred and Beth Tatum are the paternal grandparents. IN HONOR MISSIONS A gift has been given in honor of Allan Imes to the Amick Fund. Nick and Heidi Griffiths IN MEMORIAM A gift has been given in memory of June Weeks to the Program Budget. A gift has been given in memory of Nellie Rea Gordon and May Melton to the Memorial Fund. IN SYMPATHY AND LOVE …to Tina and Lee Thomas and family on the death of Tina’s father, Jack Willingham of Auburn, Alabama on October 31, 2014. HOLY LAND TRIP The Holy Land trip, leaving February 24, 2015 is still taking registrations. Currently we have 10 members of Griffin FUMC and 20 members from Sam Jones UMC in Cartersville, so we have a good sized group going! We do need to get the reservations in so that we can plan a meeting for those in our church who are going on the trip. If you would like more information, please call Med or Debby in the church office. FLOWERS The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Honorable John J. and Patty Flynt given by Susan Flynt Stirn, Crisp and Trish Flynt and John and Susan Flynt. Hello Partner Churches! The Griffiths’ long awaited furlough is finally here! They left Baawa this past Monday and will make their way to the USA over the next several weeks. Nick, Heidi and Gilly will make a few stops and visits to family and then board a ship in Spain to make their way across the pond!! They will be here on furlough until March! Family visits for the holidays, catching up with friends, eating hamburgers, visiting partner churches, the Mission Society and just some plain R and R is what furlough is all about! For those churches that scheduled a partner church visit---Thank you! Nick, Heidi and Gilly look forward to sharing with you! Their visit schedule is now full--- however, they will be sharing at their home church, Jodeco Road UMC, in the near future---you may wish to join us at this date to be announced!! Please be in prayer for safe travels and for good health on their trip home and on furlough! They are excited beyond measure--and so are we!! Blessings, The Griffith’s Home Team THANKSGIVING MISSION Thank you! Thank you! We have 10 volunteers to cook the turkeys for the community Thanksgiving lunch! We appreciate so much your willingness to participate! The contemporary worship service of Griffin First United Methodist Church Growing Relationships with Christ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌϵ͕ϮϬϭϰ Genesis 32:24-26 :ĂĐŽďǁĂƐůĞŌĂůŽŶĞ͖ĂŶĚĂŵĂŶǁƌĞƐƚůĞĚǁŝƚŚŚŝŵƵŶƟůĚĂLJďƌĞĂŬ͘tŚĞŶƚŚĞŵĂŶƐĂǁ ƚŚĂƚŚĞĚŝĚŶŽƚƉƌĞǀĂŝůĂŐĂŝŶƐƚ:ĂĐŽď͕ŚĞƐƚƌƵĐŬŚŝŵŽŶƚŚĞŚŝƉƐŽĐŬĞƚ͖ĂŶĚ:ĂĐŽďΖƐŚŝƉ ǁĂƐƉƵƚŽƵƚŽĨũŽŝŶƚĂƐŚĞǁƌĞƐƚůĞĚǁŝƚŚŚŝŵ͘dŚĞŶŚĞƐĂŝĚ͕Η>ĞƚŵĞŐŽ͕ĨŽƌƚŚĞĚĂLJŝƐ ďƌĞĂŬŝŶŐ͘ΗƵƚ:ĂĐŽďƐĂŝĚ͕Η/ǁŝůůŶŽƚůĞƚLJŽƵŐŽ͕ƵŶůĞƐƐLJŽƵďůĞƐƐŵĞ͘Η Praise & Worship Set ͞ŽŵĞƚŽƚŚĞZŝǀĞƌ͟ ͞,ĞŝƐtŝƚŚhƐ͟ ͞>ŽƌĚ/EĞĞĚzŽƵ͟ ͞ĞƩĞƌdŚĂŶ,ĂůůĞůƵũĂŚ͟ KīĞƌŝŶŐ ^ĞƌŵŽŶ “Don’t Let Go of Your Blessing!” ZĞǀ͘DĞĚZŽĂĐŚ November 9, 2014 Genesis 32:22-30 ŽŵŵƵŶŝŽŶ hŶŝƚĞĚDĞƚŚŽĚŝƐƚƐŽīĞƌĂŶŽƉĞŶƚĂďůĞ͘ůůĂƌĞǁĞůĐŽŵĞĨŽƌ,ŽůLJŽŵŵƵŶŝŽŶ͘ 'ůƵƚĞŶĨƌĞĞǁĂĨĞƌƐĂƌĞĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞƵƉŽŶƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ͘ Lighthouse Kids ;WƌĞƐĐŚŽŽůʹϭƐƚŐƌĂĚĞͿŵĞĞƚŽŶƚŚĞϮŶĚŇŽŽƌŽĨƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶƵŝůĚŝŶŐŝŶƌŵϮϬϬ͘ JAM Session;ϮŶĚʹϱƚŚŐƌĂĚĞͿŵĞĞƚŽŶƚŚĞϮŶĚŇŽŽƌŽĨƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶƵŝůĚŝŶŐŝŶƌŵϮϬϱ͘ WĂƌĞŶƚƐŵĂLJƉŝĐŬƵƉƚŚĞŝƌĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶŝŶƚŚĞƐĞƌŽŽŵƐŝŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞůLJĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐƚŚŝƐƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͘ Wesley Drive Choir/Office Christian Enrichment Center (Gym) Sanctuary Education Building (Nursery 1st floor) (JAM & Lighthouse Kids 2nd floor) ZĞǀ͘<ĞǀŝŶĂƌŶĞƐ͕ůĞĂĚƉĂƐƚŽƌ͗ŬĞǀŝŶ͘ďĂƌŶĞƐΛŐƌŝĸŶͲĨƵŵĐ͘ŽƌŐ 'ƌŝĸŶ&ŝƌƐƚhDͻϭϰϬϭDĂƉůĞƌŝǀĞ'ƌŝĸŶ͕'ϯϬϮϮϰͻϳϳϬͲϮϮϴͲϯϬϮϬͻŐƌŝĸŶͲĨƵŵĐ͘ŽƌŐ Maple Drive Fellowship Hall MED-ITATION [email protected] What is the relationship of our Christian faith with personal finances? As we begin our drive to commit our finances to God’s church this question is an important question for each of us to ask ourselves. How is faith and finances related? The Bible reveals very clearly how the two are related. If we study closely the words of Jesus we will realize that he spoke on the topic of “love’ more than any other theme. The second most talked about topic Jesus spoke of is that of finances. Why do you suppose Jesus spoke about finances and money so often? Do you think maybe Jesus knew that our finances and money might be the one thing that separates us from a complete, whole and trusting relationship with him? Do you remember when Jesus went to the home of the crooked tax collector, Zacchaeus, and he was so touched by Jesus’ words of grace and love that the money he took from the Jews he returned four fold and became a faithful follower of Jesus? Also there was a time that Jesus was asked by a potential follower what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus said, “…sell what you own, and give the money to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” The man walked away from the gift of everlasting life because, “he had many possessions.” Then Jesus said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God…It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Jesus said this as he taught the disciples that people will trust money rather than having faith in Him. One last story (there are many, many more) of Jesus teaching about our faith and our personal finances. Remember the story of Jesus observing many rich people placing their offerings in the Temple treasury and the widow who placed only 2 copper coins (equals 1 penny) into the treasury. He told the disciples that the widow gave more than all others because the others gave out of their abundance but the widow gave all she had. Please consider these teachings of Jesus about faith and finances as you consider your offering to your church. Also, consider the question; “Is my offering a true expression of thankfulness to God for his gift of eternal life through the death of his Son, Jesus?” Peace and grace, Med CHILDREN Staci Boomer [email protected] Operation Christmas Child Help a child in need this Christmas. Please get your Operation Christmas Child boxes today! We need them filled and returned by next Sunday, November 15th. Flag Football Flag Football for boys ages 2nd grade-5th grade next Sunday, November 15th following the morning worship services. Bring a sack lunch and a winning attitude! YOUTH Laura Watson [email protected] Sunday Night Youth Worship Team meets at 5:00 in the choir room followed by Youth and Confirmation at 5:30-7:30p in the CEC tonight. Bring a friend and come out for some fun and fellowship! NEXT SUNDAY, Nov 16, we will host LASER TAG from 5:30-7:30p in the CEC. We have invited two other youth groups from the Griffin area to battle it out with us! Bring friends and bring your A-game! Instead of snack supper, we ask all girls to bring their favorite sweet treat and boys to bring their favorite salty snack! Wednesday Night Sr High Bible Study is from 6:30-7:30 at Courtney Savage’s house and is for all students in grades 9-12. Mid High Motion is in the CEC from 6:30-7:30 playing dodgeball and is for all students through 8th grade! Giving Thanks Fundraiser Our Annual Turkey and Boston Butt sale has begun! The youth will be selling Turkey Breasts, Boston Butts and Apple Pies ready for Thanksgiving. You can pick up order forms in the church office, see the insert in the bulletin or order from a youth member. This fundraiser goes towards the youth transitory accounts for them you use on mission trips and other events and will go to support the Guatemala mission team! Sr High Ski Retreat Our Ski Retreat will be on December 27-30 at Winterplace, WV. Cost is $290. Right now, we have 5 youth signed up and we need 8 to make it happen! Sign up in the front office or at youth. Friends are ALWAYS welcome! Christmas Season Events YES! Christmas is already happening – rejoice! We have a bunch of events coming up and little space to put them, so here they are rapid fire: Sr High Bible Study Party on Wed, Dec 3 from 6-7:30p – bring <$10 gag gift …Minute to Win It on Sunday, Dec 7 from 5:30-7:30 … Operation Christmas Child Warehouse Trip on Wed, Dec. 10 from 5-11:30 (late night, but good cause!) … Mid High Christmas Party on Dec 14 (details to come next week!) … Sr High Christmas Party Ice Skating in Centennial Park on Dec 19 from 5-10:00p. $10 cost and wear a crazy Christmas sweater! PRESCHOOL Debby Daniel-Bryant [email protected] Coca-Cola Sale The Coke Sale concludes this week, so get your orders in today! Delivery will be November 20th. Order forms are available on the table behind the Sanctuary. Your purchase helps support the Preschool. Thanks! UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Shopping Spree/Bake Sale The UMW Shopping Spree and Bake Sale will be this Saturday, November 15th, from 9 am to 2 pm in the CEC. There will be many items to purchase, a bake sale and breakfast and lunch will be available. See the insert in today’s bulletin for more details. CHRISTIAN ENRICHMENT CENTER Jennifer Vining [email protected] In Jesus’ name we play... Ongoing Activities IMPACT BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING 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 678-688-3858 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, November 9 Acts 1-3 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.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 Acolyte Training (Sanctuary) Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary) The Branch Contemporary Service (Fellowship Hall) Stephen Ministry (SMT Room) Alpha (Reception Room) Youth Worship Team (Alpha) MTP (CEC) Confirmation Class (CEC) Inspirational Book Study (Seekers) MONDAY, November 10 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, November 13 Acts 11-13 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m Acts 4-6 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes Silent Prayer (Parlor) Daniel Plan Support Group (Seekers) Stephen Ministry (SMT Room) That the World May Know Study (Forum) Genesis Circle (Conference Room) TUESDAY, November 11 Acts 7-8 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes Yoga (Reception Room) Chancel Bells (Omega) WEDNESDAY, November 12 Acts 9-10 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) Wesley and Cantate Choirs (Music Suites) Disciple II (Seekers) Short term study (Forum) MTP High School Bible Study (Courtney Savage’s) Kids in Motion/Mid-High Motion (CEC) Chancel Choir (Alpha) Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes Christian Believer (Conference Room) Wesley Group (Conference Room) Cub Scouts Pack Meeting (Fellowship Hall) FRIDAY, November 14 Acts 14-16 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes Preschool Classes SATURDAY, November 15 Acts 17-19 9:00 a.m. UMW Shopping Spree and Bake Sale (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) November 12, 2014 MENU: Roasted pork, mashed potatoes, vegetables 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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