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THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
Last Sunday After Pentecost
November 23, 2014 Altar Color: Green
PRELUDE
Bill Kutz, Organist
Fanfare on “America The Beautiful” – Anna Laura Page
Variations on “God Bless Our Native Land” – C.H. Rink
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
*PROCESSIONAL (ANTHEM)
Chancel Choir
This Is My Song – Douglas Wagner
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
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
694
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
881
*GLORIA PATRI
70
OFFERING
OFFERTORY (ANTHEM)
Chancel Choir
Rejoice, Give Thanks And Sing! – Anna Laura Page
*DOXOLOGY
95
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER – LORD’S PRAYER
CHILDREN’S SERMON
Glenn Blocker
*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
Psalm 105:4 [Pg. 484]; Colossians 2: 6-7 [Pg. 957]
ANTHEM
SERMON
Look At The World – John Rutter
Practice Spiritual Disciplines
*HYMN OF PARTING
Chancel Choir
Rev. Alice MacKeil
Now Thank We All Our God
*BENEDICTION
*EXTINGUISHING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
*CARRYING OUT OF THE LIGHT
102
Acolytes
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
Finale on “America” – C.H. Rink
Sunday, November 23, 2014
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Sunday School
Worship
Called Church Council Meeting (Small
Sanctuary)
UMYF
Community Thanksgiving Service @
Episcopal Church
Monday, November 24, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Centering Prayer (CR)
6:15 p.m.
Christian Believer (CR)
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Young Adult Small Group @ Tom &
Shannon Ashley’s Home
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Church Office Closing at 12 Noon
No Children’s Activities
No Jimmy Townsend Handbell Ringers
No Chancel Choir
Thursday, November 27, 2014 – THANKSGIVING DAY
Church Office Closed
Friday, November 28, 2014
Church Office Closed
Sunday, November 30, 2014
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
ATTENDANCE:
11/2
11/9
11/16
Sunday School Assembly (FH)
Worship
No UMYF
S. SCHOOL
36
38
43
Contemporary Praise Service (11/16)
WORSHIP
92
106
82
52
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.
BACKPACK MINISTRY
If you would like to donate items for our Backpack Ministry
please have items to the church by Noon on Wednesday,
December 3rd. Monetary gifts are also welcome (please mark
your envelope “Backpack Ministry”). If you have any
questions, please contact Jane Stroud.
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. For those who
ordered a book, the cost is $11.00 which can be paid and picked up this
Sunday, November 23 in the Church Office.
CHRISTMAS DROP-IN
AT THE PARSONAGE
Sunday, December 14th
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Address: 772 West Main Street
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).
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.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Sunday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m.
Jimmy Townsend Handbell Ringers Christmas music
Sunday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m.
Chancel Choir Christmas Program
Wednesday, December 24th at 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service
CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 – Closing at 12 Noon
Thursday, November 27, 2014 – Closed
Friday, November 28, 2014 – Closed
MEMORIALS
In Memory of: Miriam Dawson
Given by: Willie & Sue Jones
SERVING THIS MORNING: Sunday, November 23, 2014
Sunday School Greeters: Emil & Mary Lou Finley; Sissy Taylor
Ushers: Randy Hillmann, Dick Althouse, Buck Crabtree,
Willie Jones, Gene Madden
Lay Liturgist: Allan Burden
Crucifer: Gabriel Hillmann
Acolytes: Katelyn Martin, A.C. Blair
Adult Helper: Randy Hillmann
Nursery: Melissa Tilden
Children’s Church: Diane Allen, Penny Pabst
Martha Franks Driver: Emily Terrell
Flowers: The flowers are placed by Emil & Mary Lou Finley and are
given in honor of their grandson, Noah Lensom Finley.
Prayer Concerns
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 – recuperating at home – 710 E. Main St., Laurens
MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Libby Boone – 113 Forest Dr., Laurens, SC 29360
Albert Busby – c/o Mrs. Sherrill Hiott, 4916 Charleston Hwy., Walterboro,
SC 29488
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
Thank You!!
Dear Church Family,
I would like to thank you for your many acts of kindness shown to
me following my recent surgery. The food, cards, visits, and most of all
your prayers meant so much to me. I am so blessed to have such a caring
church family like you!
Thanks again,
Sue Jones
UPCOMING MEETINGS!!
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.
REGULAR CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
Sunday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m.
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
THE
FIRST
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
CHICKEN STEW SALE
Saturday, November 22
** Cost: $8.00 per quart **
Stew will be ready for pick-up at 11:30 a.m.
** Please note change in cost due to price increase in supplies. **
Vol. XXXI I
November 23, 2014
No. 46
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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 18, 2014
MONTH TO DATE
YEAR TO DATE
Revenue - - - - - - $ 32,816.29
$ 249,640.15
Expenses - - - - - $ 11,299.48
$ 214,163.50
Net - - - - - - - - - $ 21,516.81
$ 35,476.65
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
MELISSA & SPIKE TILDEN
After 35 years of marriage, three daughters
(Lowell, Amy and Dell), one of them recently married,
constant travel by Spike, he and Melissa have not slowed
down. Melissa who was the Youth Director at First
UMC for several years, continues to be a vital part of the
VBS program and is now working for Laurens District 55
after spending time as a French Teacher. A graduate of
Salem University and UNC Chapel Hill, she enjoys
reading, walking and playing bridge.
Spike is the Director of International Sales for
Anderson Hardwood Floors. He is a Veteran having
served in the Air Force with a tour in Vietnam. He
attended American University. In his free time Spike
enjoys playing golf, walking and family time. They have
lived in Laurens since 1988 and attend Sunday school
and serve the church as needed.