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ANNOUNCEMENTS
UMYF - Fellowship Meal & Games
Prayer Concerns
Please pray for:_________________
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The flower calendar for next year is posted outside Barnett Hall kitchen for any who
wish to reserve a Sunday in 2015.
Church-wide Fellowship Supper is this evening at 5:00 in Wesley Hall. Bring your
favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert. Turkey and dressing are provided. As
always, set up and clean up help is welcome!
FUMC will host a Red Cross Blood Drive tomorrow from 1:00-6:00 in Barnett Hall.
The church office will be closed on Tuesday in observance of Veterans’ Day.
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If you would like a card sent from the
church please include address here:
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State______ Zip_______________
Prayers answered. Please remove
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First United Methodist Church
324 Pineville Road
Monroeville, Alabama 36460
251-575-2790
fumcmonroevilleal.org
November 9, 2014
11:00
Children’s Music ADVENTure for grades 1-5 will follow the 11:00 worship service
today and each Sunday in November. Lunch will be provided for the children.
On Thursday, November 13th, the Unleashed Methodists will sponsor a trip to the
movie “Voices of Jerusalem” at the IMAX in Mobile. We will meet at the church at 8:00
and eat lunch on the Causeway coming home. Tickets are $15. Contact the church
office or Mary Ann Brown if you can attend. We will return between 3:30 and 4:00.
Men’s Club breakfast is next Sunday at 8:00 in Barnett Hall. All men are invited.
Children’s Thanksgiving Event will be next Sunday from 3:30-5:00 outside Wesley Hall,
weather permitting. We will gather in Wesley Hall if necessary. Babies-5th graders
will make Thankful Turkeys and enjoy snacks and a story.
The (Real) Young Adult Sunday School Class is sponsoring a pancake supper and
silent auction bake sale next Sunday from 5:00 til 7:00 in Wesley Hall to benefit Pilots
for Christ. Tickets are $7. You may call the church office to reserve a plate.
Children are encouraged to pick up White Christmas offering boxes next Sunday for
their United Methodist Children’s Home donations and return them on White Christmas
Sunday, December 7th.
Monroe County Hospital is preparing Thanksgiving turkey bags for the less fortunate
in the Monroe County area. To contribute to this outreach, please mark your donations
‘turkey bag’. Each bag costs $20 to prepare, but any amount is appreciated. For more
information, please contact Christi Dunn at 593.5899 or [email protected].
Donations can be left at the MCH switchboard or the FUMC church office.
My deepest appreciation to Francis, Sarah and my church family for your many
kindnesses to me at the passing of my sister, Dorothy Lancaster, of the Andalusia
UMC. ~ Mike Jones
You are cordially invited to a Bridal Shower
honoring Jennilee Foukal
on Sunday, November 23rd, 2:00-4:00 inWesley Hall.
Hosted by the Women of First United Methodist Church
Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. Francis Turner III
Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Thomas Lane Butts
Minister of Education: Rev. Pam Barnhardt
Director of Music Ministries/Organist: Nancy Carleton
Chancel Choir Director: Terry Galbraith
Church Business Administrator: Jessica Hankins
Church Secretary: Sarah Countryman
Nursery Director: Christi Dunn
Morning Worship
Prayer
November 9, 2014 ~ 9:00
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Turner
Offering
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Nancy Carleton
^ Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Hymnal, 95
First United Methodist Church
Please assist us by registering
your attendance
November 9, 2014 ~ 9:00
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. Turner
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal, 895
Name___________________________
Chancel Choir
Address_________________________
ENTRANCE
Prayer Response
Gathering
Prelude
Opportunities
Introit
^ Hymn 400
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Chancel Choir
Worthy of Worship
Greeting
Three-Fold Amen
Nancy Carleton
Rev. Pam Barnhardt
SENDING FORTH
Phone___________________________
Rev. Francis Turner
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
^ Opening Prayer
^ Act of Praise
Glory Be to the Father
Congregation
Email____________________________
^ Hymn 89
Rev. Turner
^ Benediction
Hymnal, 70
^ Benediction Response
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Your Love Compels Me
Going Forth
PROCLAMATION
and RESPONSE
Congregation
Member(s)
Rev. Turner
First time visitor
Chancel Choir
Visitor
Wish to join church
Desire pastoral visit
Nancy Carleton
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^ Standing as able
Please silence or turn off your cell phones.
Anthem
Offertory
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture
^ Hymn 399
Rev. Barnhardt
II Corinthians 9:6-15
Take My Life, and Let It Be
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
^ Response to the Word
We extend our deepest sympathy to Robbie Kennedy and her family
upon the death of her step-father, Curtis Jordan,
on November 6, 2014, in Monroeville.
HEAD USHER:
Ricky Powell
ASSISTANT USHERS:
Caleb & Cayden Powell
CRUCIFER:
Sarah Baker Barnhardt
ACOLYTE:
John Farish Ard
ALTAR GUILD:
Shirley Bowden
Flowers on the altar today are offered to the greater glory of God
and in Memory & Honor of all who have served and continue to serve
to ensure our freedom by Rick, Belinda and Susannah Dorrance.
ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY:
Worship - 86 (9:00) / 97 (11:00)
Sunday School - 99
Chancel Choir
Rev. Barnhardt
Congregation
Rev. Barnhardt
Kingdom Resourcing
Consecration of 2015 Pledge Cards
Rev. Turner
Congregation
Prayer
Morning Worship
Rev. Turner
First United Methodist Church
November 9, 2014 ~ 11:00
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Offering
Nancy Carleton
^ Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Hymnal, 95
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ENTRANCE
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. Turner
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal, 895
Prayer Response
Please assist us by registering
your attendance.
November 9, 2014~ 11:00
Name______________________
Ensemble
For the Life That You Have Given
Address ____________________
Gathering
Prelude
Opportunities
Introit
Nancy Carleton
Rev. Pam Barnhardt
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SENDING FORTH
Ensemble
What Gift Can We Bring
Phone_______________________
Greeting
Rev. Francis Turner
Email_______________________
^ Hymn 400
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
^ Opening Prayer
Congregation
Rev. Turner
^ Act of Praise
Glory Be to the Father
Hymnal, 70
^ Hymn 89
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
^ Benediction
^ Benediction Response
Congregation
Rev. Turner
Ensemble
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
Going Forth
Nancy Carleton
Member(s)
First time visitor
Visitor
Wish to join church
Desire pastoral visit
_________________________________________________________________
PROCLAMATION
and RESPONSE
________________
^ Standing as able
Please silence or turn off your cell phones.
Anthem
Come, All Christians, Be Committed
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture
^ Hymn 399
Rev. Barnhardt
II Corinthians 9:6-15
Take My Life, and Let It Be
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
Ensemble
Rev, Barnhardt
HEAD USHER:
We extend our deepest sympathy to Robbie Kennedy and her family
upon the death of her step-father, Curtis Jordan,
on November 6, 2014, in Monroeville.
Congregation
Rev. Barnhardt
Kingdom Resourcing
^ Response to the Word Consecration of 2015 Pledge Cards
Rev. Turner
Congregation
Flowers on the altar today are offered to the greater glory of God
and in Memory & Honor of all who have served and continue to serve
to ensure our freedom by Rick, Belinda and Susannah Dorrance.
CRUCIFER:
Sam Estes
ACOLYTES:
Emory Dunn
Drew Sims
ALTAR GUILD:
Shirley Bowden
ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY:
Worship - 86 (9:00) / 97 (11:00)
Sunday School - 99
PRAYER CONCERNS
Opportunities for the Week
Pray for one another that you may be healed... James 5:16
FROM OUR CHURCH:
Joellyn Ward
Thomas Countryman
Marianne Lee
A.T. & Virginia McQueen
Griffin McKenzie
Anne Clark
Neel Lavender
Jon Wright Lazenby
FRIENDS & FAMILY MEMBERS:
Rayford & Beverly Smith
Tony Padgett
Gaines Gilliver (Glenn & Alma Bayles’ great grandson)
Bo Haslbauer
Shannon Ward
Kimberly Brennan (Kathy Ellis’ sister)
Tate Touchton Pierce
Melba Melton
Leslie Watson Jordan (Conrad Watson’s niece)
Abigail Pierson
Helen Andrews (Mike Cobb’s cousin)
Caroline Clark (Christie Prout’s niece in China)
Katelyn Tillman
Janice Kane
Paula Allman & family
Clanton N. Lavender III
Megan Mendevilla (Christie Prout’s niece)
John Buchanan
Bonnie Chandler
Dawn Hanks Chappel
Stewart Coaker
Nelson Crandall
Brian Crandall
Denver Shuttlesworth
Sherry Gregson
Anna Ruth Melton
Suzanne Nicholas
Alice Lee
Mary Faith Marriott
John Loyd
Woody West & Family
Bailey Byrd
Alan Holland (Wounded Warrior)
Tucker Lowe
Kathy Dyess (Diane Watson’s sister)
Luke Kelly & Family
Buddy Jaye
Peggy Baggett
Bettye Anderson
Martha Walker
Bobbie Lyman
Lisa Ehlers
Eric Hunter (Wounded Warrior)
Brenda Benton (Scott Daniels’ mother)
Dennis A. Bertness
Shane Patrick
Leigh Ann Parmer
Catherine Hopkins
Jan Curtis
Cameron & Leigh Hybart
Connor Hall & Family
Suzanne Williams
Dave Johnson
Sunday, November 9
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
Noon
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Children’s Music ADVENTure and lunch
Choraliers
Ensemble
UMYF ~ Fellowship meal & games
Fellowship Supper (Wesley Hall)
Sunday Bible Study (Alice Lee Room)
Monday, November 10
12:00 pm
10:00-2:00 pm
1:00-6:00 pm
8:00 pm
AA Nooners (Room 404 upstairs)
Sewing Ladies’ Group (Wesley Hall)
Blood Drive (Barnett Hall)
NA (Room 404 upstairs)
Tuesday, November 11 ~ Veterans’ Day (Church office closed)
Wednesday, November 12
6:45 am
Youth Prayer Breakfast (McDonald’s)
12:00 pm
AA Nooners (Room 404 upstairs)
4:00 pm
Wednesday Women’s Study (Alice Lee Room)
5:00 pm
Youth Bible Study (Youth Rooms)
6:00 pm
Chancel Bells
6:30 pm
Men’s Ensemble
7:00 pm
Chancel Choir
Thursday, November 13
8:00 am
Unleashed Methodists meet at church
10:00 am
Senior Adult Coffee Time (Norman Barnett Hall)
Friday, November 14
Saturday, November 15
Please note our prayer request policy:
We cannot publish a prayer request unless the Prayer Concerns form has been signed by the
person making the request.
Prayer requests will be published for 6 months unless requested otherwise.
Names in italics indicate long term needs.
It is not the intention of the staff to remove any who remain in particular need of prayer. If this
occurs, please let us know so that it can be corrected.
You may add or remove names from the prayer list at any time by using the Prayer Concerns
tear-off sheet in the bulletin and placing it in the collection plate or by calling the church office.
NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 9:00-4:00
Friday: 9:00-1:00
Sunday, November 16
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
2:00-4:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
Men’s Club Breakfast (Norman Barnett Hall)
Worship Service
Sunday School
Worship Service
Norman Barnett Hall in use
Children’s Thanksgiving event (Outside / Wesley Hall)
Choraliers
Ensemble
UMYF ~ Pancake Supper
Pakecake Supper (Wesley Hall)
Sunday Bible Study (Alice Lee Room)