Bulletin October 23, 2016
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Friday - Office Closed
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS This coming week Debbie will be on vacation. Scarlett Gafford and Martha Morrow have graciously agreed to cover the office during her absence. The office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. and will be closed on Friday. We will resume our regular schedule the week of October 30th. This Wednesday, October 26th, the children’s division will hold their annual costume parade and trunk or treat. The Costume parade will begin at 5:30 and Trunk or Treat will follow at 6:00 p.m. Due to these activities, we will begin serving supper at 5:00 p.m. so everyone can participate in these activities. Volunteers are needed with cars and we are still accepting candy donation. Come one come all for this exciting program. Note cards with beautiful picture of church now on sale by UMW for $6. There are 6 in a pack. See Barbara Lott (at the organ after worship) or Scarlett Gafford. UMW Rada Sale - UMW is taking orders for Rada Cutlery. See Scarlett Gafford or Linda Struck to place your order. The sale ends November 1. The family of Doyle Bradshaw would like to invite you to join them for a reception honoring Doyle Bradshaw on her 90th birthday. The reception will be Sunday, November 6, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Wesley Center. No gifts, please! 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 Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost October 23, 2016
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM SCRIPTURE
Barbara Lott, organ Walk In The Light arr. by Gordon Young
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
The Chancel Choir
Rev. Mike Sahler John 7:2, 14; 8:12 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible NT page 93, 94)
CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
You Are My All In All
The Acolytes Lead Me Lord
The Chancel Choir
MESSAGE
I Am the Light of the World
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP ▲HYMN NO. 188 (verses1,4) Christ Is the World’s Light ▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
▲HYMN NO. 103 (all verses) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Rev. Mike Sahler
The Acolytes
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70)
▲BENEDICTION If you would like to make First Methodist your faith family, please come down during the final hymn and tell the pastor. We would love to have you join us as we strive to be the church that God can use.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
▲CHIMES
▲A MODERN AFFIRMATION (Methodist Hymnal page 885)
This Little Light of Mine (please sing along as the children return to their seats) PASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 206 (all verses) I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light OFFERING
Heavenly Sunlight
Beth Pierce, piano
POSTLUDE
Christ Is the World’s Light Barbara Lott, organ, Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the Brookhaven District UMW Annual Meeting.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS James Glynn Fortenberry Spooky Sims *Eula Watts *Bryson Sartin Rita Smith (mother of Mike Rogers) The family of Angela Pope Reid
Judy Easterling
Please provide prayer list information and updates to the church office. Thank you for your assistance in keeping the list current. Long-term concerns can be found in the Messenger. 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 OCTOBER 16, 2016 Worship ……………………………….….…115 Sunday School …………………………..…..58 Your tithes this week……………… $ 5,173.75 Your Gifts:
Memorials $ 45.00 Youth $ 50.00 Nursery Workers
23 - Liza Hathorn & Sara Russell 30 - Luke Stogner & Kayla Barber Altar Flowers for October 30 - Becky Langston
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 5:00 p.m. - Variety Show Practice “youth” MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Book Study and Worship Series WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 *Ollie Herring 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s “WWW” 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:00 p.m. - “WWW” Supper 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:00 p.m. - Trick or Treat 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 *Ann Pittman 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Book Study and Worship Series FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 No Scheduled Activities Catfish is on the menu for this coming Wednesday, October 26th. You will not want to miss this meal and the children’s program. Don’t forget to sign up.
John Wesley’s Words Concerning Voting —October 6, 1774
John Wesley’s Words Concerning Voting —October 6, 1774
John Wesley’s words concerning voting still hold true today… consider these as you make preparations to vote and as you cast your vote! “I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them:
John Wesley’s words concerning voting still hold true today… consider these as you make preparations to vote and as you cast your vote! “I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them:
1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy.
1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy.
2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against. And
2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against. And
3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”
3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”
Charge Conference 2016
Charge Conference 2016
Charge Conference 2016 for Columbia First United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center. This date and time is confirmed with the Brookhaven District Office, which is a change from the previously mentioned date and time. Rev. Heather Hensarling, our Brookhaven District Superintendent, will guide us through this time of celebrating our missions and ministries which will give foundation for our 2017 ministries and missions. Our time of reflecting and visioning will put in context how we aspire to go deeper in our relationship with God and reach further in our love and service with our neighbors. Members of the Administrative Board are urged to be present, and all members and friends of First Church are invited to attend and share in this experience of Loving, Learning and Leading through the gift we call First United Methodist Church! Charge Conference 2016, Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center.
Charge Conference 2016 for Columbia First United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center. This date and time is confirmed with the Brookhaven District Office, which is a change from the previously mentioned date and time. Rev. Heather Hensarling, our Brookhaven District Superintendent, will guide us through this time of celebrating our missions and ministries which will give foundation for our 2017 ministries and missions. Our time of reflecting and visioning will put in context how we aspire to go deeper in our relationship with God and reach further in our love and service with our neighbors. Members of the Administrative Board are urged to be present, and all members and friends of First Church are invited to attend and share in this experience of Loving, Learning and Leading through the gift we call First United Methodist Church! Charge Conference 2016, Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center.
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS This coming week Debbie will be on vacation. Scarlett Gafford and Martha Morrow have graciously agreed to cover the office during her absence. The office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. and will be closed on Friday. We will resume our regular schedule the week of October 30th. This Wednesday, October 26th, the children’s division will hold their annual costume parade and trunk or treat. The Costume parade will begin at 5:30 and Trunk or Treat will follow at 6:00 p.m. Due to these activities, we will begin serving supper at 5:00 p.m. so everyone can participate in these activities. Volunteers are needed with cars and we are still accepting candy donation. Come one come all for this exciting program. Note cards with beautiful picture of church now on sale by UMW for $6. There are 6 in a pack. See Barbara Lott (at the organ after worship) or Scarlett Gafford. UMW Rada Sale - UMW is taking orders for Rada Cutlery. See Scarlett Gafford or Linda Struck to place your order. The sale ends November 1. The family of Doyle Bradshaw would like to invite you to join them for a reception honoring Doyle Bradshaw on her 90th birthday. The reception will be Sunday, November 6, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Wesley Center. No gifts, please! 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 Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost October 23, 2016
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM SCRIPTURE
Barbara Lott, organ Walk In The Light arr. by Gordon Young
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
The Chancel Choir
Rev. Mike Sahler John 7:2, 14; 8:12 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible NT page 93, 94)
CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
You Are My All In All
The Acolytes Lead Me Lord
The Chancel Choir
MESSAGE
I Am the Light of the World
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP ▲HYMN NO. 188 (verses1,4) Christ Is the World’s Light ▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
▲HYMN NO. 103 (all verses) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Rev. Mike Sahler
The Acolytes
▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70)
▲BENEDICTION If you would like to make First Methodist your faith family, please come down during the final hymn and tell the pastor. We would love to have you join us as we strive to be the church that God can use.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
▲CHIMES
▲A MODERN AFFIRMATION (Methodist Hymnal page 885)
This Little Light of Mine (please sing along as the children return to their seats) PASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 206 (all verses) I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light OFFERING
Heavenly Sunlight
Beth Pierce, piano
POSTLUDE
Christ Is the World’s Light Barbara Lott, organ, Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the Brookhaven District UMW Annual Meeting.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS James Glynn Fortenberry Spooky Sims *Eula Watts *Bryson Sartin Rita Smith (mother of Mike Rogers) The family of Angela Pope Reid
Judy Easterling
Please provide prayer list information and updates to the church office. Thank you for your assistance in keeping the list current. Long-term concerns can be found in the Messenger. 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 OCTOBER 16, 2016 Worship ……………………………….….…115 Sunday School …………………………..…..58 Your tithes this week……………… $ 5,173.75 Your Gifts:
Memorials $ 45.00 Youth $ 50.00 Nursery Workers
23 - Liza Hathorn & Sara Russell 30 - Luke Stogner & Kayla Barber Altar Flowers for October 30 - Becky Langston
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 5:00 p.m. - Variety Show Practice “youth” MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Book Study and Worship Series WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 *Ollie Herring 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s “WWW” 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:00 p.m. - “WWW” Supper 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:00 p.m. - Trick or Treat 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 *Ann Pittman 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Book Study and Worship Series FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 No Scheduled Activities Catfish is on the menu for this coming Wednesday, October 26th. You will not want to miss this meal and the children’s program. Don’t forget to sign up.
John Wesley’s Words Concerning Voting —October 6, 1774
John Wesley’s Words Concerning Voting —October 6, 1774
John Wesley’s words concerning voting still hold true today… consider these as you make preparations to vote and as you cast your vote! “I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them:
John Wesley’s words concerning voting still hold true today… consider these as you make preparations to vote and as you cast your vote! “I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them:
1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy.
1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy.
2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against. And
2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against. And
3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”
3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”
Charge Conference 2016
Charge Conference 2016
Charge Conference 2016 for Columbia First United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center. This date and time is confirmed with the Brookhaven District Office, which is a change from the previously mentioned date and time. Rev. Heather Hensarling, our Brookhaven District Superintendent, will guide us through this time of celebrating our missions and ministries which will give foundation for our 2017 ministries and missions. Our time of reflecting and visioning will put in context how we aspire to go deeper in our relationship with God and reach further in our love and service with our neighbors. Members of the Administrative Board are urged to be present, and all members and friends of First Church are invited to attend and share in this experience of Loving, Learning and Leading through the gift we call First United Methodist Church! Charge Conference 2016, Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center.
Charge Conference 2016 for Columbia First United Methodist Church will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center. This date and time is confirmed with the Brookhaven District Office, which is a change from the previously mentioned date and time. Rev. Heather Hensarling, our Brookhaven District Superintendent, will guide us through this time of celebrating our missions and ministries which will give foundation for our 2017 ministries and missions. Our time of reflecting and visioning will put in context how we aspire to go deeper in our relationship with God and reach further in our love and service with our neighbors. Members of the Administrative Board are urged to be present, and all members and friends of First Church are invited to attend and share in this experience of Loving, Learning and Leading through the gift we call First United Methodist Church! Charge Conference 2016, Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the Wesley Center.
