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 Thursday, January 26th, Triple M’s will be going to Berry’s Fish House in Magee. We will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. The Flower Calendar for 2017 is hanging in the church office. If you would like to sign up for the flowers for a specific date 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 Third Sunday After The Epiphany January 22, 2017
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
The Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE
Barbara Lott, organ Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming arr. by Cassler
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord’s Prayer
The Acolytes The Chancel Choir
Lead Me Lord
▲HYMN NO. 66 (all verses) Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven ▲RESPONSIVE READING (Methodist Hymnal Page 845) Psalm 122
Rev. Mike Sahler Psalm 122 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible OT page 540)
MESSAGE
Let’s Go To The House Of God!
Rev. Mike Sahler
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP ▲HYMN NO. 547 (all verses) O Church Of God, United ▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
The Acolytes
▲BENEDICTION
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70)
▲CHIMES
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves The Little Children (please sing along as the children return to their seats)
POSTLUDE
PASTORAL PRAYER
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO.176 OFFERING
Majesty, Worship His Majesty This Is A Day Of New Beginnings
Beth Pierce, piano
O Church Of God, United Barbara Lott, organ and 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 Charles Pounds Janie Polk Lisa Phillips Mary Thompson *The family of Roy Eaton President Elect Trump and our Country
John Waits Spooky Sims Tom & Judy Griffith *Leon Sessions *Jimmy Woods
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 JANUARY15, 2016 Worship ……………………………….………107 Sunday School ……………………..……..…..70 Your tithes this week………….…… $6,490.08 Your Gifts:
Memorials $ 150.00 Children $ 2,000.00 Kitchen $ 2,000.00 Choir Robes $ 5,000.00 Youth $ 5,050.00 Playground $ 2,000.00 Office $ 1,000.00
Contributions to date for January $26,277.89 Needed to date to meet Budget $ 24,186.33 Expenses Year to Date $ 14,173.97 Nursery Workers - January 22 - Mary Nell Livingston, Keleigh Oglesbee 29 - Sherri Oglesbee, Lisa Sims
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 4:00 p.m. - Youth Service Project - Landscaping 5:00 p.m. - Jr. High Handbells 5:45 p.m. - Jr. High Youth Choir 5:45 p.m. - Sr. High Youth Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Youth Snack Supper MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017 *Lisa Sims No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 *Mark Fite, Bobbye Toney 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday Night Group Study WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 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, JANUARY 26, 2017 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 8:30 a.m. - Morning Group Study 10:30 a.m. - Triple M’S to Berry’s Fish House in Magee FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 Youth Confirmation Retreat SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 Youth Confirmation Retreat PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: The Thursday Morning Group Study will meet at 8:30 a.m. this Thursday, January 26. “WWW” Wonderful Wednesday at Wesley Suppers has started up again. Be sure to sign up and come and join us for this special time of food and fellowship.
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, January 26th, Triple M’s will be going to Berry’s Fish House in Magee. We will leave the church at 10:30 a.m. The Flower Calendar for 2017 is hanging in the church office. If you would like to sign up for the flowers for a specific date 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 Third Sunday After The Epiphany January 22, 2017
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
The Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE
Barbara Lott, organ Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming arr. by Cassler
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
The Lord’s Prayer
The Acolytes The Chancel Choir
Lead Me Lord
▲HYMN NO. 66 (all verses) Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven ▲RESPONSIVE READING (Methodist Hymnal Page 845) Psalm 122
Rev. Mike Sahler Psalm 122 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible OT page 540)
MESSAGE
Let’s Go To The House Of God!
Rev. Mike Sahler
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP ▲HYMN NO. 547 (all verses) O Church Of God, United ▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
The Acolytes
▲BENEDICTION
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70)
▲CHIMES
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Jesus Loves The Little Children (please sing along as the children return to their seats)
POSTLUDE
PASTORAL PRAYER
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO.176 OFFERING
Majesty, Worship His Majesty This Is A Day Of New Beginnings
Beth Pierce, piano
O Church Of God, United Barbara Lott, organ and 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 Charles Pounds Janie Polk Lisa Phillips Mary Thompson *The family of Roy Eaton President Elect Trump and our Country
John Waits Spooky Sims Tom & Judy Griffith *Leon Sessions *Jimmy Woods
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 JANUARY15, 2016 Worship ……………………………….………107 Sunday School ……………………..……..…..70 Your tithes this week………….…… $6,490.08 Your Gifts:
Memorials $ 150.00 Children $ 2,000.00 Kitchen $ 2,000.00 Choir Robes $ 5,000.00 Youth $ 5,050.00 Playground $ 2,000.00 Office $ 1,000.00
Contributions to date for January $26,277.89 Needed to date to meet Budget $ 24,186.33 Expenses Year to Date $ 14,173.97 Nursery Workers - January 22 - Mary Nell Livingston, Keleigh Oglesbee 29 - Sherri Oglesbee, Lisa Sims
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 4:00 p.m. - Youth Service Project - Landscaping 5:00 p.m. - Jr. High Handbells 5:45 p.m. - Jr. High Youth Choir 5:45 p.m. - Sr. High Youth Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Youth Snack Supper MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017 *Lisa Sims No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 *Mark Fite, Bobbye Toney 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday Night Group Study WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 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, JANUARY 26, 2017 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 8:30 a.m. - Morning Group Study 10:30 a.m. - Triple M’S to Berry’s Fish House in Magee FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 Youth Confirmation Retreat SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 Youth Confirmation Retreat PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: The Thursday Morning Group Study will meet at 8:30 a.m. this Thursday, January 26. “WWW” Wonderful Wednesday at Wesley Suppers has started up again. Be sure to sign up and come and join us for this special time of food and fellowship.
