February 8, 2015 Scout Sunday Special Music: “March of the Occasional Overture” Kamden & Koehl Lindsay on trumpet Welcome Guests! It is a pleasure to have you worship with us today! In the mighty name of our living Lord Jesus, we welcome you to this service of celebration. May you feel Christ’s presence, hear his Word proclaimed, and be blessed, and renewed. Please be sure to sign the guest book and join us again, if possible, in the near future. Please note that Nursery care is available during worship for ages 0-2. The asterisk (*) Indicates to please stand, if you are able. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers. Gathering Prelude Lighting of the Altar Candles CJ Williams Introit: "God Himself is with Us" Chancel Choir * Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” The United Methodist Hymnal #139 *Presentation of the Colors Pack & Troop 50 & Troop 2 * Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America *Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag: I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands. One Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe. Cub Scout Promise Pack 50 Girl Scout Promise Boy Scout Oath Troop 2 & Troop 50 Greeting & Welcome Pastor Roy * Call to Worship Liturgist, Jack Maloney Leader: Call on the name of the God, People: for God has called us by name. Leader: Lift your eyes and see, People: for Christ is in this place. Leader: Know that God is near, People: for the Spirit lives in each of us gathered here. Opening Prayer: Holy One, Creator God, renew our strength this day. Lift us up on your wings of love, and guide us with your ancient wisdom and truth. Empower us to be your people, that all may know the power of your love. Amen. Children’s Story Time “Only God” Pastor Roy Children in will be dismissed at this time for Sunday school. Scouts will remain in worship. Presentation of the Cub Scout Charter to First United Methodist Church: Presented by – Sheryl Maloney Platt, Cub master Accepting – Kathy Aborn (Lay Leader), Dennis Lindsay (Church Council Chairperson), David Buchanan (Trustee Chairperson), Sue Pagano & Debbie Jacobsen (NOW “Nurture Outreach Worship” Committee Co-Chairpersons) Presentation of Scout Sunday Patches & Certificates Scout Leaders Finding the Quiet Center Our Time of Intercessory Prayer: We come, together in prayer, with prayers of Joy & Thanksgiving, with prayers for Hope, Healing, and Wholeness. --With prayers for ourselves, and for others, with prayers for our homes, and the world around us. Today, is there an experience of God that you might share in praise of God? The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Proclamation and Response Hearing the Word of God in Scripture Liturgist, Jack Maloney Epistle Lesson: 1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 (NIV) p.811 *Hymn: “Precious Lord Take My Hand” The United Methodist Hymnal #474 * Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:29-39 (NIV) p.707 Pastor Roy May God bless the reading, hearing, understanding and preaching of His Holy Word. Response: AMEN. Morning Message: “House Church” Pastor Roy Our Offering: “Rejoice and Sing” Chancel Choir The United Methodist Hymnal #95 *Giving Glory to God in Song 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. Sending Forth *Closing Hymn: “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” The Faith We Sing #2151 *Dismissal with Blessing Pastor Roy *Our parting prayer in song for one another: You are invited to circle the sanctuary, to sing this prayer to one another. Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, bind us together, Lord, bind us together in love. *Organ Postlude Let the fellowship continue – You are invited to join us for coffee in Fellowship Hall downstairs. 8 Church Street, Stafford Springs, CT 06076 (860) 684-2468 Fax: (860) 684-3418 [email protected] “Like” us on Facebook! Our Web site is www.fumc.org Secretary Office hours: Mon. Weds. & Thurs. 7:30 -12:30 Fri. 7:30 -11:30 (Connie will be in on Feb. 10) Connie is off Feb 13 & February 16th Connie Fogarty, Administrative Assistant Our Participants in worship this morning: Jill Gregori - Minister of Music Kathy Aborn – Lay Leader Liturgist – Jack Maloney Greeters – Sarah Smith, Samantha Simlick, Evan Simlick, Kyara Card, & Koehl Lindsay Ushers – Rob Reid, Logan Platt, Kurt McKinney Jr., & Kamden Lindsay Nursery Attendant – Connie Fogarty Coffee Hour – Provided by Scouts Counters – Jane Slater, Perne Barnes Sound Techs – Butch Hajosy, Gary Symonds, Chris Rossick Weekly Attendance Sunday Worship: Morning Service 81 Evening Service 2 Prayer & Praise: 3 Nursery, 0 Pre K – 2 , 3 Adult Study (5 groups), 22 Last Year 2014 Worship: 92 Rev. Roy Richardson, pastor Next Sunday, February 15 , 2015– Worship Participants Counters –Jeff Aborn, Robert Spencer, Liturgist – Doug Fassett, Greeters –Leroy Atkins, Julie Geraldi, Ushers –Charles Williams, Tom Reilly, Coffee Hour –Peg Symonds, Debbie Jacobsen. If you are unable to participate next week contact the office by Wednesday. *If you have a last minute cancellation and the office is closed it is your responsibility to find a replacement! Thank you!   Scout Sunday First United Methodist Church February 8, 2015 *