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BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Joey McDonald, Pastor
*HYMN No. 362
Richard Inglis, Worship Leader
February 1, 2015 – 11:00 AM
4th Sunday after the Epiphany – Color: Green
*BENEDICTION
Nothing but the Blood
PLAINFIELD
Rev. Joey McDonald
*CHORAL RESPONSE
May the Light of Christ
Tom Fettke
“May the light of Christ surround us, and the love of Christ enfold us,
And the pow’r of Christ protect us evermore. Forever; and ever; Forever more.
Amen.”
POSTLUDE
How Firm A Foundation (Fugue)
Janet Linker
GATHERING
*Please stand if you are able.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Acolyte: : Benjamin Atkins/Jack Bliley/Annabel Court/Jones Saylor
Ushers: Doug Dahl, Sara & BJ Jenkins, Linda Shettel
CHIMING OF THE TRINITY
(The sound of chimes announces the beginning of worship. During the Prelude and Introit, please keep
silence to allow all worshipers to prepare mind, heart, and body for the worship of God.)
PRELUDE
How Firm A Foundation (Pastoral)
INTROIT
The Lord Is My Light
*HYMN No. 616
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY No. 95
Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast
How Firm A Foundation (Contemplation)
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
THE PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER (sung)
Janet Linker
Frances Allitsen
arr. William David Young
HURSLEY
Come, Share the Lord
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Communion Hymn No. 618
Let Us Break Bread Together
FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Liz & Cliff Charnes
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in honor and celebration of their 46 Wedding Anniversary!
Janet Linker
OLD 100th
Albert Malotte
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
ANTHEM
THE CHANCEL CHOIR: Sarah Atkins, Aaron Bliley, Toian Bowser-Alexander, Peggy Chandler,
John Clingerman, Cecil Corson, Joanne Dahl, Sharon Hachtman, David Hoffman, Laura Kollaros,
Paula Kremers, Al Litster, Becky Manley, Lynn McPheeters, Joan Morris, Lourri Norris-Waite, Allyn Perdue,
Sylvia Rainey, Mary Ratliff, Carol Rutgers, Jim Rutgers, Ed Sweers, Sarah Sweers, Jeff Williams.
02/04 – Bella Davis (child)
02/05 – Bob Trainor
02/07 – Russ Cooper, Shirley Mingledorff
02/08 – Bea Story, Linda Waugh
02/09 – Tiffany Wilson
02/01 – Liz & Cliff Charnes
02/01 – Mary & Ben Swanson
02/08 – Emily & Peyton McLamb
Bryan Jeffery Leech
Arr. Roland Tabell
Rev. Joey McDonald
African American Spiritual
WELCOME GUESTS!! We are pleased to have you worshiping with us and hope it will be a
meaningful experience for you. Please be sure to sign the attendance book in your row to
indicate your attendance today. Include children, your address & phone number.
BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
11:00 AM
BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
11:00 AM
PRAYER CONCERNS
Daniel Alba
Paul Allen
Mike Aycox
Frank Battaglia
Bruce Barstow
Vicki Belk
Betty Bergman
John Bliley
Dot Briggs
Charisse Carter
Cody Carter
Anthony Cimino
Louise Cimino
Ashiya Clark
Phillip Colletti
Joan Cook
Terry Coon
Greg Court
Mary Court
Kim Craig
John Davis
Jane Dean
Bradford Eastman
Haley Ellars
Bruno Etchart
Judith Faunce
Donna Fiero
Karl Fiero
Edward Fitzgerald
Bryan Flinn
Robert Fondry
Luke Freida
Sophie Friday
Diane Gettes
Lois Gilot
Bobby Glass
Elouise Goodman
Tricia Graybill
Josh Harper
Debbie Harrell
Cora Henny
Rebecca Clingerman Hill
Andrea Hoffman
Amanda Hogshead
Fred Hogshead, Sr.
Betty Ann Jenkins
William “Red” Jenkins
Hiram Jones
Baby Kade
Bette Kalmbach
Dr. Richard Kamm
Rachel Kavilie
Audrey Knowlton
Laura Kollaros
Dan Layne
John-Michael Lloyd
Sue Lowden
Matt Lyle
Jim MacKie
Tommy Marcello
Bill Markle
Joy Michael
Edward Mieczkowski
Mac Myers
Bill Naert
Sam Nance
Cecil Owen
Charlotte Parrott
Spencer Peth
Megan Phelphs
Betty Powderley
Larry Powell
Noah Ratliff
Porter Grant Richardson
Mike Robertson
Brittany Robinson
Henry Rosado
Priscilla Roy
Essie Sanders
John Semken
Dr. Marc Siegel
Delbert Simpson
Don Snow
Hugh Parker Snow
Bea Story
Tom Story
Carol Sylvester
Sandra Taylor
Al Theiss
Lori Thompson
Julie Urbanski
Wanda Webb
Nana Whalen
Marianne Wright
Amber Young
Darold Young
Kim Young
Mike & Milton Zapata
Bluffton United Methodist Church – 1853-2015 – 162 Years
Ministry of Encouragement – Let us remember with visits, cards and prayers…
Lou Cavanaugh, 163 Governors Harbour, Hilton Head 29926; Tel: 681-6853
Please continue to pray for our brave women & men in the military.
Doug Mayer, civilian – Thanks for all of your prayers for the last year and a half. Doug is now back in the U.S. and
flying for American Airlines. (Roni & Rick Novicki’s son)
Petty Officer 2nd class Jared F. Fouke is attached to the crew of the USS John Warner submarine which is under
construction in Norfolk. He goes out on Temporary Duty assignments on various submarines when the opportunities
arise. He was awarded Junior Sailor of the Quarter and of the Year for 2013. Please continue him on the prayer list.
Worship Hours 8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.; Adult Sunday School & Men’s Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m.
Church Office: 757-3351, Church Office E-mail – [email protected]; Web Site – http://www.blufftonumc.org
Pastor’s cell – 803-671-1691; email– [email protected]; Pastor’s address: 86 Boundary St, Bluffton SC 29910
Office hours – Mon–Thurs 9:30a–2:30p
Mail address: Bluffton UMC, PO Box 368, Bluffton, SC 29910
“The Mission of BUMC is to make disciples for Jesus Christ
by sharing our loving relationship with Him
through all our actions in worship, nurture, education, evangelism and outreach.”
Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve – A “Stephen Ministry” Church
Pastor – Joey McDonald
Lay Leader – Becky McCorkendale
Director of Music – Ella W. Davis
Organist – Greg L. Hollinger
Office Administrator – Pat Simmons
Children’s Coordinator – Melissa Bliley
Nursery Attendants – Sarah Bazemore, Nicole Jozic, Kelly Masotti, Kelly Moeller
NURSERY CARE PROVIDED 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY
Hearing assistance devices are available for your use during worship.
BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
11:00 AM
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STEPHEN MINISTRY – With Valentine’s Day on the 14 , February is the month that we all think of
love. This feeling is stated in various places in the Bible.
Psalm 52:1 "The steadfast love of God endures all the day."; 1 Corinthians 13:13 “There are
three things that remain – faith, hope, and love – the greatest of these is love.”; Romans 8:39 “Nor
height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of
God.” Though we love our family and friends, God’s love for us should be our highest priority. The amazing
thing about God’s love for us is that it is not dependent on what we do or what we do not do!
Though He loves us unconditionally, you or someone you know may not fully accept this love or the love
from family and friends. If so, Stephen Ministers are ready to listen, encourage and help you through these
feelings confidentially.
To find out more information, call our Stephen Minister Leader, Sara Jenkins, 705-2172.
BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
11:00 AM
TODAY, February 1, 2015 – Souper bowl of Caring
The United Methodist Women will serve soup, cornbread, dessert and tea (hot
dogs for the kids) immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Please come!!!!!
Let’s make sOuper bowl 2015 the best ever!!!!!!!!
The next BRUNCH BUNCH get together will be on the 3rd Sunday in February.(Feb. 15),
Location is the British Open Pub in Sheridan Park. The time as usual 12:30. This is always
well attended so please make reservations with Mary or Bob Powell 843-757-0164 or
email [email protected]
Each week, there is a STEPHEN MINISTER from BUMC assigned to hospital duty.
If you hear of anyone in the hospital this week, Feb 1 - 7, please call John White, 705-3513.
MIRACLE JARS –The January Miracle Jars for Kairos Prison Ministry of South Carolina.
amounted to $445. As always, the Mission Team thanks you for your generous support of our
Miracle Jars.
Our Miracle Jars for February go to support Family Promise. Their mission is to
provide temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for
homeless families with children by mobilizing community resources. Family Promise has an 80%
success rate graduating families into permanent housing and a 100% success rate at the end of
one year. Our church is a host church for Family Promise and we will be housing the families the
third week of March. I'm sure James Atkins would appreciate any help you can offer. Please
contact him for further information.
The Mission Team will again be ordering BUTTER BRAID PASTRIES. They are so
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flaky and melt in your mouth delicious. They can be ordered from February 1
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through March 15 . This will allow time for us to order them so you will be able
to pick them up on Palm Sunday. Just fill out your order, attach your payment and place it in the offering
plate. If you pay by check, please make it payable to the church (BUMC) with “Butter Braid” in the memo
line. If you have any questions, you can contact Joyce Hall at 706-9224. The sale proceeds will go to Meals
on Wheels.
FLOWER CHART – It has been brought to my attention that people could not find the
Flower Chart in order to sign up!! (It’s no wonder…it was moved to the Fellowship Hall),
BUT now…it is on the wall in the Narthex. There are a few dates still available, so please
take the time to sign up.
Thanks, Pat
APPLY FOR ADVOCATE SCHOLARSHIP
The Advocate invites applications for a $1,000 scholarship for United Methodist students
planning to enroll or are already enrolled at one of the four UMC colleges in S.C. (Claflin
University, Columbia College, Spartanburg Methodist College or Wofford College). Apply by March
16th. To learn more go to: www.advocatesc.org/2014/12/advocate-offers-college-scholarship-forstudent-at-um-college/
CONFIRMATION CLASSES – Pastor Joey will conduct Confirmation Classes for all
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interested young people in the 4 through 6 grades who wish to join the church.
Classes will last for an hour and begin at 3:00 p.m. on February 1, 8 and 15. Anyone
interested is asked to contact the pastor.
CHANGE IN TIME OF EARLY WORSHIP SERVICE – It was voted at
the last Church Council meeting that the early worship service here
at Bluffton United Methodist be changed to begin at 8:30 AM
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beginning on February 15 .
BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
11:00 AM
Youth and Children’s
HAPPENINGS
Introducing our A+++ area!
Accolades, achievements, awards,
honor roll, Dean’s List, etc. will be recognized each
week. Parents, please send me an email of any and
all of the amazing things your kids do. I will put
them right here on our page for our whole church to see and be proud of.
[email protected]
A+++
• Annabelle Reichert, Kensley Kaney, and Mason Feaster earned the
quarterly RESPECT award at Red Cedar Elementary. The 7 letters stand
for Responsible, Empathetic, Self-disciplined, Positive, Effort,
Cooperative, Trustworthy.
Toddlers and Two’s Sunday School meets in Nursery 1.
Ages 3 & under.
Fellowship & Fun – Children 6 and under are welcome in
the nursery following children’s moment.
Parent’s Night Out Feb. 21st – 6-9 PM
RSVP by Feb. 20th to [email protected]
BLUFFTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
11:00 AM
General Budget – Goal each week $7,827 – Offering $7,698; Generosity Campaign Fund: $1,442.
Generosity Memorials: $75; Altar Flowers: $50.
Designated –Red Bird Mission School: $9; Graves Loan: $25; Kamina: $50; Kairos (Miracle Jars): $441.
Attendance: 8:45: 117; 11:00: 182 Total: 299; Adult SS: 17; Nursery: (8:45) 3; (11:00) 15
Children’s SS: 6; 2-3 year old SS: 1
Of Interest this Week
Today 02/01
8:45 AM
Worship Service
Today 02/01
9:45 AM
Adult Sunday School
Today 02/01
9:45 AM
Men’s Bible Study
Today 02/01
10:00 AM
Children’s Sunday School
Today 02/01
11:00 AM
Worship Service
Today 02/01
12:30 PM
Souperbowl Luncheon
Today 02/01
3:00 PM
Confirmation Class
Today 02/01
4:00 PM
Bible Study
Today 02/01
5:30 – 7:30 PM
LAB Youth Group
Monday 02/02
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Brownie Troup in Fellowship Hall
Monday 02/02
6:00 PM
Handbell meeting with Bob Ivey, Malmark
Monday 02/02
7:00 PM
Wesley Ringers rehearsal
Tuesday 02/03
3:00 PM
Stephen Ministry meeting
Tuesday 02/03
7:00 PM
AA/Alanon
Wednesday 02/04
10 – Noon
Stardust Orchestra rehearsal
Wednesday 02/04
7:00 PM
The Chancel Choir rehearsal
Thursday 02/05
7:00 PM
AA/Alanon
Saturday 02/07
8:00 AM
BUMM’s Breakfast meeting
Sunday 02/08
8:45 AM
Worship Service with Wesley Ringers
Sunday 02/08
9:45 AM
Adult Sunday School
Sunday 02/08
9:45 AM
Men’s Bible Study
Sunday 02/08
10:00 AM
Children’s Sunday School
Sunday 02/08
11:00 AM
Worship Service with Wesley Ringers
Sunday 02/08
3:00 PM
Confirmation Class
Sunday 02/08
4:00 PM
Bible Study
Sunday 02/08
5:30 – 7:30 PM
LAB Youth Group
Announcements
The Lab Youth Group meets on
Sundays @ 5:30. Contact James
Atkins: 843-290-6700 or
[email protected]
Busy Bags are located in the Narthex for your children to enjoy
during the service. Please leave them to be refilled. Enjoy!
GIVING STATEMENTS ARE IN THE NARTHEX – The statements are filed alphabetically.
Please take your copy! If, for some reason, your statement is not there, please call the
church office, 757-3351 to request a copy.