Bulletin Jan. 22, 2017
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Friday - 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS Administrative Council will meet this Monday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Wesley Center. Trustee Committee Meeting will be held Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Room. 2nd -5th Grades to Laser Tag and Lunch. See Keleigh Oglesbee for more details. UMW will be placing a Rada order on February 25. If you would like to place an order, please contact Scarlett Gafford or Linda Struck. Wedding Shower for Adam Powers & Catherine Pierce will be held Saturday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wesley Center. The Flower Calendar for 2017 is hanging in the church office. The following dates are available for flowers: February 26, March 26, April 2, 23 & 30. If you would like to sign up for the flowers for one of these dates or another date that is special to you, please contact the church office at 601-736-7121. CALENDARS - The NEW 2017 Wall Calendar is up in the Church Office. Please be sure that any and all activities of the church are listed on the calendar. If they aren’t on the Wall Calendar or the Online Calendar, the office doesn’t know about it and can’t keep activities or locations from being double booked. CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Mike Sahler, Pastor 601-507-2445 [email protected] Debbie Graney, Church Office 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Barbara Lott, Organist 601-736-7121 Keleigh Oglesbee, Children’s Director 601-731-4464 [email protected]
William Endicott [email protected]
Beth Pierce, Accompanist 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Angel Herring, Youth Director 601-441-2858 [email protected]
Mike Rogers, Custodian 601-736-7121 [email protected]
411 Church Street Columbia, MS 39429 601-736-7121 www.fumccolumbia.org Rev. Mike Sahler
▲DOXOLOGY 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.
WORSHIP SERVICE Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany January 29, 2017
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
I Will Arise And Go To My Father
The Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE
"Fugue in F major" by JS Bach
Billy Endicott, organ
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
The Acolytes
▲HYMN NO. 64 (all verses) Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Rev. Mike Sahler Psalm 123 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible OT page 540)
MESSAGE
Rev. Mike Sahler Service: Like Servants…We’re Watching & Waiting
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
▲AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Methodist Hymnal Page 570) Prayer of Ignatius Of Loyola
▲HYMN NO. 569 (all verses) We’ve A Story To Tell To The Nations
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70)
▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL
▲BENEDICTION
God Is So Good Violet Blackard, Avery DeWitt, Kayleigh Hough, Eriyanna Stovall
▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
PASTORAL PRAYER
The Acolytes
Postlude on “Nettleton”
Beth Pierce, piano
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 389 (all verses) OFFERING
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________
Freely, Freely
Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Beth Pierce, piano
ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and are placed by the Worship Committee.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS Patricia Reid Shannon Pigott Julia Kathryn Pittman Wayne Sturdivant Jack Loflin *Tracie Andrews *Leon Sessions Lisa Phillips *Jimmy Woods *Linda Brown
UPCOMING EVENTS John Waits Spooky Sims Janie Polk Mary Thompson
Remember our soldiers, policeman and others that serve our country and the families of those who have given their lives. If you are a guest this morning we are glad you are here! Please take a moment to fill out the Visitor Card in the pew and place it in the offering plate during the service. If you need help finding a room or information, please ask a Greeter or Usher for assistance. ****Please silence all electronic devices before worship begins**** Our service is being broadcast live of WFFF 96.7 FM Radio and live on our website....www.fumccolumbia.org then click live stream. _________________________________________ YOUR FAITHFULNESS ATTENDANCE JANUARY22, 2016 Worship ……………………………….………113 Sunday School ……………………..……..…..70 Your tithes this week………….…… $5,047.02 Your Gifts:
Food Pantry $ 40.00 White Christmas $ 42.00 Storm Relief $ 320.00
Contributions to date for January $31,642.91 Needed to date to meet Budget $ 32,248.44 Expenses Year to Date $ 28,375.73 Water Leak Repairs in the Education Building $ 2,684.23 (Contributions appreciated if you would like to help with the cost) Nursery Workers - January 29 - Sherri Oglesbee, Lisa Sims
*Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship Youth at Conference Retreat MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2017 5;30 p.m. - Administrative Council TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday Night Group Study WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017 *Adam Powers 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s “WWW” 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:15 p.m. - “WWW” Supper 6:00 p.m. - Family Prayer & Devotion 6:00 p.m. - Kouth 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 *Leigh Hathorn 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Morning Group Study 5:30 a.m. - Trustee Meeting FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 No Scheduled Activities SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 9:00 a.m. 2nd-5th Grade Laser Tag & Lunch 10:00 a.m. - Wedding Shower - Adam Powers and Catherine Pierce
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS Administrative Council will meet this Monday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Wesley Center. Trustee Committee Meeting will be held Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Room. 2nd -5th Grades to Laser Tag and Lunch. See Keleigh Oglesbee for more details. UMW will be placing a Rada order on February 25. If you would like to place an order, please contact Scarlett Gafford or Linda Struck. Wedding Shower for Adam Powers & Catherine Pierce will be held Saturday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wesley Center. The Flower Calendar for 2017 is hanging in the church office. The following dates are available for flowers: February 26, March 26, April 2, 23 & 30. If you would like to sign up for the flowers for one of these dates or another date that is special to you, please contact the church office at 601-736-7121. CALENDARS - The NEW 2017 Wall Calendar is up in the Church Office. Please be sure that any and all activities of the church are listed on the calendar. If they aren’t on the Wall Calendar or the Online Calendar, the office doesn’t know about it and can’t keep activities or locations from being double booked. CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Mike Sahler, Pastor 601-507-2445 [email protected] Debbie Graney, Church Office 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Barbara Lott, Organist 601-736-7121 Keleigh Oglesbee, Children’s Director 601-731-4464 [email protected]
William Endicott [email protected]
Beth Pierce, Accompanist 601-736-7121 [email protected]
Angel Herring, Youth Director 601-441-2858 [email protected]
Mike Rogers, Custodian 601-736-7121 [email protected]
411 Church Street Columbia, MS 39429 601-736-7121 www.fumccolumbia.org Rev. Mike Sahler
▲DOXOLOGY 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.
WORSHIP SERVICE Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany January 29, 2017
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
I Will Arise And Go To My Father
The Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE
"Fugue in F major" by JS Bach
Billy Endicott, organ
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
The Acolytes
▲HYMN NO. 64 (all verses) Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Rev. Mike Sahler Psalm 123 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible OT page 540)
MESSAGE
Rev. Mike Sahler Service: Like Servants…We’re Watching & Waiting
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
▲AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Methodist Hymnal Page 570) Prayer of Ignatius Of Loyola
▲HYMN NO. 569 (all verses) We’ve A Story To Tell To The Nations
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70)
▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL
▲BENEDICTION
God Is So Good Violet Blackard, Avery DeWitt, Kayleigh Hough, Eriyanna Stovall
▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
PASTORAL PRAYER
The Acolytes
Postlude on “Nettleton”
Beth Pierce, piano
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 389 (all verses) OFFERING
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________
Freely, Freely
Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Beth Pierce, piano
ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and are placed by the Worship Committee.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS Patricia Reid Shannon Pigott Julia Kathryn Pittman Wayne Sturdivant Jack Loflin *Tracie Andrews *Leon Sessions Lisa Phillips *Jimmy Woods *Linda Brown
UPCOMING EVENTS John Waits Spooky Sims Janie Polk Mary Thompson
Remember our soldiers, policeman and others that serve our country and the families of those who have given their lives. If you are a guest this morning we are glad you are here! Please take a moment to fill out the Visitor Card in the pew and place it in the offering plate during the service. If you need help finding a room or information, please ask a Greeter or Usher for assistance. ****Please silence all electronic devices before worship begins**** Our service is being broadcast live of WFFF 96.7 FM Radio and live on our website....www.fumccolumbia.org then click live stream. _________________________________________ YOUR FAITHFULNESS ATTENDANCE JANUARY22, 2016 Worship ……………………………….………113 Sunday School ……………………..……..…..70 Your tithes this week………….…… $5,047.02 Your Gifts:
Food Pantry $ 40.00 White Christmas $ 42.00 Storm Relief $ 320.00
Contributions to date for January $31,642.91 Needed to date to meet Budget $ 32,248.44 Expenses Year to Date $ 28,375.73 Water Leak Repairs in the Education Building $ 2,684.23 (Contributions appreciated if you would like to help with the cost) Nursery Workers - January 29 - Sherri Oglesbee, Lisa Sims
*Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship Youth at Conference Retreat MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2017 5;30 p.m. - Administrative Council TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday Night Group Study WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017 *Adam Powers 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s “WWW” 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:15 p.m. - “WWW” Supper 6:00 p.m. - Family Prayer & Devotion 6:00 p.m. - Kouth 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 *Leigh Hathorn 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Morning Group Study 5:30 a.m. - Trustee Meeting FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 No Scheduled Activities SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 9:00 a.m. 2nd-5th Grade Laser Tag & Lunch 10:00 a.m. - Wedding Shower - Adam Powers and Catherine Pierce
