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THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost
November 16, 2014 Altar Color: Green
PRELUDE
Bill Kutz, Organist
Jesus, Lover Of My Soul – Gordon Young
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! – Dale Wood
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
*PROCESSIONAL (ANTHEM)
Chancel Choir
Thank You For The Song – Joseph M. Martin
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*MOMENTS OF FRIENDSHIP AND OPPORTUNITY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
We Gather Together
(vs. 1) 131
We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
he chastens and hastens his will to make known.
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing.
Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own.
*OPENING PRAYER
*OPENING HYMN
Morning Has Broken
145
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
881
*GLORIA PATRI
70
OFFERING
OFFERTORY (SOLO)
Dustin Ledford, Tenor
The Twenty-Third Psalm – Jay Althouse
*DOXOLOGY
95
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER – LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDREN’S SERMON
John MacKeil
*SONG OF PRAISE
Give Thanks
Congregation and Choir
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE
ANTHEM
John 13: 34-35; Ephesians 2: 8-10
Chancel Choir
Praise To The Lord, The Alimighty – Mark Hayes
SERMON
*HYMN OF PARTING
“Do Good”
Rev. Alice MacKeil
God Of Grace and God of Glory
577
*BENEDICTION
*EXTINGUISHING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
Acolytes
*CARRYING OUT OF THE LIGHT
Acolytes
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Shalom to You
666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends.
May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends.
In all your living and through your loving,
Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.
*POSTLUDE
Bill Kutz, Organist
Carillon For Organ – Herbert Murrill
Sunday, November 16, 2014
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Sunday School
Worship
Greenwood District Leader Training
@ St. Mark UMC, Greenwood
Barney Fife Tribute Artist @ St. James UMC
No UMYF
Contemporary Praise Service @ 1st UMC
6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Centering Prayer (CR)
6:15 p.m.
Christian Believer (CR)
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Young Adult Small Group @ Tom &
Shannon Ashley’s Home
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Activity for Children
5:30 p.m.
Snack Supper
5:45 p.m.
Bible Study for Children
6:05 p.m.
Jimmy Townsend Handbell Ringers
7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir
Saturday, November 22, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bishop’s Road Show for Lay Leaders & Lay
Servants @ St. Mark UMC, Greenwood
11:30 a.m.
Chicken Stew Pick-up (FH)
Sunday, November 23, 2014
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Worship
12:10 p.m.
Called Church Council Meeting (Small
Sanctuary)
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
UMYF
7:00 p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Service @
Episcopal Church
ATTENDANCE:
11/2
11/9
S. SCHOOL
WORSHIP
36
38
92
106
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Barney Fife Tribute Artist
Ronnie Felker from “Fearless Fife Ministries”
will be performing along with his wife Elise (Thelma Lou)
and son Jacob (little Ernest T. Bass)
at St. James UMC, Laurens, SC
on Sunday, November 16th at 4:00 p.m.
A Love Offering will be taken.
Everyone is welcome!
CALLED CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
Sunday, November 23rd
Immediately following morning worship in the Small Sanctuary
Purpose of meeting: Approval of paying Apportionments
and Approval of new Church Sign.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
We would like to thank Sam Lowry and Scott Bigham for helping
with the removal of brick and debris from our church sign.
ADVENT STUDY FOR ADULT/YOUTH
COMBINED SUNDAY SCHOOL
For five weeks, starting on Sunday November 30 through
Sunday December 28, we will be having an Adult/Youth
Combined Sunday School Advent Study called “Not a
Silent Night” by Adam Hamilton. We will start with a
Coffee Time with light refreshments at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and
then start the lesson at 10:00 a.m. This advent study features a video of Rev.
Adam Hamilton teaching followed by class discussion. It is not necessary for
you to purchase and read the book to enjoy the class but we want to make it
available to those who do like to read and come prepared. Please sign up on
the bulletin board by this Sunday, November 16th if you are interested in
purchasing a book. The cost is $11.50 which can be paid when you pick up
your book. The book is available in hard back or large print paperback.
GREENWOOD DISTRICT LEADER TRAINING
Sunday, November 16th
At St. Mark UMC, Greenwood – Main Campus
Schedule:
3:00 Registration
3:30 Plenary Gathering
4:00 Workshop Sessions
5:30 End
Classes that will be available:
 Apportionment Connection – Leaders: Chris Dawson & David
Salter
 Trustees – Southern Mutual Church Insurance
 Pastor Parish Relations Committee – Leader: Rev. James Friday
 From Membership to Discipleship – Leader: Jim Arant
 Youth – Leader: Sallie Anna Barton
 Children – Leader: Anne Shelton
No pre-registration is needed. There is no cost for these
workshops. Meet at the church parking lot at 2:30 p.m. to carpool.
YOU’RE INVITED!!
The Men’s & Women’s Christmas dinner will be held on
Monday, December 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in our Fellowship
Hall.
Our caterer will be Mrs. Rosa Margaret Thompson and the cost per person
is $12.00. A special evening of delicious food, entertainment and
fellowship is planned. Please sign-up on the bulletin board outside the
Church Office by Monday, December 1st.
LAURENS COUNTY CHORALE PRESENTS
Christmas Stories: Musical Narratives of the Season
Featuring The Piedmont Brass
Tuesday, November 25th at 8:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton, SC
Tickets are $10.00 and are available at Earl Thomason
Jewelers, from Chorale Members, or at the door. Choral members
from First UMC are Jean Madden and Mary Townsend.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
BAKE SALE
Saturday, December 6th – 9:00 a.m. – Fellowship Hall
Baked Goods, Casseroles, & Savory Items
All donated items need to be at the church on Fri.
(Dec. 5) after 3:00 or before 9:00 a.m. on Sat. (Dec. 6).
SERVING THIS MORNING: Sunday, November 16, 2014
Sunday School Greeters: Calvin & Vicky Culbertson;
Everett & Sarah Rampey
Ushers: Jim Stroud, Diane Allen, Tom Ashley, Toby Dillard
Lay Liturgist: Allan Burden
Crucifer: Gabriel Hillmann
Acolytes: Katelyn Martin, A.C. Blair
Adult Helper: Randy Hillmann
Nursery: Joanne Thomason
Children’s Church: Annette Elwood, Mary Lou Finley
Martha Franks Driver: Emil Finley
Flowers: The flowers are given in honor of Gabriel Hillmann’s 17th
birthday and are given with love by Barbara, Kelly, & Randy.
Prayer Concerns
Jane Dzelzitis – recuperating at McCready Manor –
her address is: 300 Stocker Dr., Apt. 250, Richmond, KY 40475
Graham Flynn – recuperating from a broken heel – (son of Michael & Sarah
Flynn)
Jack Hedgepath – recuperating at home – 523 Fairview Dr., Laurens
Bobby O’Bryant – under Hospice care for lung cancer
Tim Phillips – experiencing bad side effects from radiation and chemo –
(son-in-law of Barry & Rosalind Sweat)
Nannie Roberts – rehab at N.H.C. of Laurens – Rm. 112
Bill Taylor – rehab at Laurens Co. Memorial Hospital – Rm. 306
Dot Taylor – recuperating at Martha Franks
Betty Jo Templeton – recuperating at home
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Sue & Jim Sharpton & Family
on the death of Sue’s sister, Miriam Dawson, who passed away on
November 11.
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Margaret Baber – 3472 Hwy. 221 S., Laurens, SC 29360
Susan J. Belk – P.O. Box 1244, Laurens, SC 29360
NEW ADDRESS
Ray & Iris Navarro have moved to Florida to be near their
children and grandchildren. They will be greatly missed!
Their new address is: 1836 Fiji Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32246
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulations to Kelli & Rob Roper on the birth of their
daughter, Reagan Hollis Roper, born on November 5, 2014. Her
big brother is Robert and she is the granddaughter of Bill Patterson.
A rose will be placed in our Sanctuary this Sunday given in her
honor by her grandfather, Bill Patterson.
Thank You!!
As we are approaching this time of Thanksgiving, we especially want to thank
our friends at First United Methodist for your many acts of kindness. Your
delicious food, calls, cards, and especially your prayers mean so much to us.
Have a blessed holiday season,
Bobby & Jackie O’Bryant
At First United Methodist Church
we challenge each other to be BOLD,
to step out in faith as disciples of Jesus Christ.
BIBLE FOR NOVEMBER
Above all, clothe yourselves with love,
which binds us all together in harmony.
Colossians 3:14 NLT
CONTEMPORARY PRAISE SERVICE
Sunday, November 16th
6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Music by our own Praise Band.
Speaker: Stan Whitlock (Son of Jean & Donna Whitlock)
CHICKEN STEW SALE
Saturday, November 22
** Cost: $8.00 per quart **
Stew will be ready for pick-up at 11:30 a.m.
THE
FIRST
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
Vol. XXXI I
November 16, 2014
No. 46
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No.N484744342438393738373673637
Place order with any Mission Committee member or call the Church Office.
** Please note change in cost due to price increase in supplies. **
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVIVING SERVICE
Sunday, November 23rd
7:00 p.m.
at the Episcopal Church
Rev. Rick Inman, Pastor of Atonement Lutheran Church,
will be bringing the message.
Please join us for this special service.
FINANCIAL REPORT
November 10, 2014
MONTH TO DATE
YEAR TO DATE
Revenue - - - - - - $ 23,485.16
$ 240,309.02
Expenses - - - - - $ 5,236.13
$ 208,100.15
Net - - - - - - - - - $ 18,249.03
$ 32,208.87
STAFF MEMBERS
Pastor
Financial Secretary
Director of Music/Organist
Church Secretary
Ministers
Alice MacKeil
Lucy Crowder
Bill Kutz
Karen Reeder
Entire Congregation
Church Phone Numbers
984-7696 or 984-2067
984-2969 (fax)
715-0430 (Parsonage)
864-420-0004 (Pastor’s Cell)
e-mail addresses
[email protected]
[email protected]
Web Page Address
firstmethodistlaurens.com
GETTING TO KNOW ELAINE MARTIN
If you want to know the history of Laurens
or First UMC, Elaine is the person you want to
ask. A 5th Generation Methodist, Elaine has been
a lifelong resident of Laurens and First UMC.
She Graduated from ETSU with a degree in
Library Science and began her career as a
Librarian which lasted 50 years. She has a twin
brother Ellis and she enjoys reading, knitting and
sewing. She has taught Sunday school for many
years including 4th and 5th grade for 16 years. She
is a past President of the UMW as well as District
Officer. She continues to participate in Sunday
school both as a teacher and participant. Elaine is
a cancer survivor for 8 years now.
It is a great pleasure to hear stories of our
church, especially when you ask Elaine about that
history.