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LIZELLA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1st SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Lizella United
Methodist Church
Eisenhower Parkway at South Lizella Road
Lizella, GA 31052
Rev. Loran D. Smith, Jr.
478-935-8649
Website: [email protected] II
January 11, 2015
9:30 AM Service
PRELUDE……………...”Rejoice in the Lord Always”….……...….Pat Bailey
(arr. by: Carol Tornquist)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS………………...David Husbands
EVANGELISM REPORT………………………………………………Dan Bish
ENTERING OF THE LIGHT
CALL TO WORSHIP…..”Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus“………..….No. 349
PRAYER OF INVOCATION………...………………………..Rev. Loran Smith
*OPENING HYMN…………….”Blessed Assurance”………...………No. 369
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles’ Creed…….………………...No. 881
*GLORIA PATRI:
Lay Leader, Cheryl Roach
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in
the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen
PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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OFFERTORY HYMN………....”Fairest Lord Jesus”……………...No. 189
OFFERTORY PRAYER……………………………………..……...The Pastor
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY MUSIC……..”Come into His Presence”…...…..Pat Bailey
(arr. by: Carol Tornquist)
*DOXOLOGY …………………..………………………...….…….……...No. 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below;
praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
NO CHILDREN’S TIME TODAY
SPECIAL MUSIC………..……...……………………………...Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:1-18……………………….Rev. John Irvin
SERMON: “What Happens Next”……………………………..Rev. Irvin
*CLOSING HYMN:………..”Onward, Christian Soldiers”…….…..No. 575
*BENEDICTION
*Those who are able, please stand.
Pastor: Rev. Loran D. Smith, Jr.
Choir Director: John Nix
Pianist: Pat Bailey
WELCOME VISITORS
It is our honor and privilege to have you as our guest.
If you are visiting with us for the first time, please fill
out a visitor card, which is located on the back of the
pew, and place it in the offering plate. Our prayer is
that you will sense the presence of God and the love
of the people here at Lizella UMC.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS:
Jan. 14 - New Beginnings
Jan. 21 - Joy SS Class
Jan. 28 - Wesley Fellowship SS Class
Feb. 4 Elizabeth Hicks & Youth
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Flowers need on the following dates:
Jan. 18 - 25
Feb. 8
Mar. 1 - 15 - 22 - 29
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Our Christian love, prayers and sympathy are
extended to:
Jane Ray, Patti & Marc Sorini, Christine Ray and the
entire family upon the death of, Stephen L. Ray, on
December 27, 2014.
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THANK YOU!
Dear Lizella UMC Family,
Thank you so much, for your gift, it will be well used.
When I joined this church, I didn’t realize I was joining
a huge Christian Family. I’m truly thankful for you
and your gift of Love.
Love, Nita
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THANK YOU!
Dear Church family,
We would like to thank you all for the prayers, love,
support, and kindness shown to our family during the
past few weeks.
The Ray Family
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Servants: January 11, 2015
Usher Captain:
George Palmer
9:30 AM Ushers: Bob Blowers
Albert Slocum
Ronald Ivey
Jerry Gregory
Greeters & Visitation Team:
Helen Blowers, Jane Ray & Fay Gilbert
Flowers: Gloria Hadaway
A RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS
Attendance:
9:30 AM Worship Service
10:30 Sunday School
11:15 AM P&W Worship
Total for Worship Services
December 28
Total 72
Total 76
Total 31
103
January 4
Total 66
Total 84
Total 44
110
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Opportunities for Sunday, January 11th:
>Safe Sanctuary Class today……………………….3:00 - 5:00 PM
>LUMYF - Refuge activities today………………….5:00 - 6:30 PM
Prayer List
Church Family in Need of Prayer:
The Ray family
Frances Palmer
Jack Harrison
Patricia Carter
David Welch
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Security Steward: Todd Edwards
Sunday School Assistant/Monitor: Donna Cline
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Servants: Jan. 18, 2015
Usher Captain:
George Palmer
9:30 AM Ushers: Hal Hicks
Deryl Morgan
Arthur Curtis
Randy Sams
Greeters & Visitation Team:
Janice & Dan Bish
Flowers:
Security Steward: Bob Wallace
Sunday School Assistant/Monitor: Andy Patat
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Opportunities for the week or weeks ahead:
>Mon. Jan. 12 - Line Dancing lessons in FLC……..6:00 - 7:30 PM
>Tues. Jan. 13 - Nurturing Committee meeting…..2:30 PM
>Tues. Jan. 13 - Evangelism Committee meeting..3:00 PM
>Tues. Jan. 13 - PPR Committee meeting…………….7:00 PM
>Wed. Jan. 14 - Family Night Supper….…………….5:30 - 6:15 PM
>Wed. Jan. 14 - Bible Study & Children’s Activities….……6:15 PM
>Wed. Jan. 14 - Adult Choir practice….…………………...….6:15 PM
>Fri. Jan. 16 - Friday Night Out in FLC………………………...6:30 PM
Cheryl Roach will do the devotion, with the Good Times Band
playing the music. Don’t forget to bring a FRIEND.
>Tues. Jan. 20 - Administrative Council meeting….7:00 PM
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We want to welcome, Rev. John Irwin, Director of
Dev./Chaplain of Wesley Glen. Also, we welcome
friends from Wesley Glen: Johnny Bell, James Thigpen, Carla Geeslin, Ann Chandler, Kate King, Nancy
Hiller and Liddy Foss to our Worship Services today.
All of them have completed a class recently to help
them be a spoke person for Wesley Glen and to share
with others what Wesley Glen does for them
and for others. We would like to congratulate, all of
you, for a job well done.
May God bless you all for coming & sharing with us
today.
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Mary Waggie
Ron & Sheila Weeks
Mae Urban
Helen Smith
Belle Miller
Joel & Ermine Archer
Edna Toole
Kathy & Tommy Williams
Extended Family:
Eleanor Smallwood
Mike Brooks
Mary Geneva Peardon
Ri Hasona
Kim Caldwell
Wilbert Bellard
Tammy Gilbert
Odell Gregory
David McCarey
Johnny McCrimmons
James Pinson
Gary Palmer, Sr.
Gloria, Bonnie, William
& Steven Parker
Boma Pennibaker
Billy Jarriel
Martha Clark
Carol Parker
Roy Smith
Brenda Short
Iris Archer
Craig Carroll
Jane Owen
Seth Jones
Sidney Moore
Tina Marshall
Beverly Brown
John Harris
Tasha Ogletree
William Snow
Richard Turk Peardon, Jr.
Brenda Dale
Jack Westmoreland
Helen Westmoreland
Doyle Rowland, III