Bulletin APRIL 16, 2017
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Friday - Good Friday - Office Closed
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be no evening activities this afternoon so we can spend time with our families. The Staff Parish Committee will meet this Tuesday, April 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Room. The Finance Committee will meet this Thursday, April 20th at 4:30 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Classroom. Found: There are 3 pairs of glasses in the church office. If you have lost a pair contact the church office at 601-736-7121 or stop by the office and see if they are yours. Thank you so much for the contributions to help with the remodeling of the kitchen. We have received all of the money needed to complete this job. The furniture in the coffee room and in the front foyer by the church office needs to be replaced. If you would like to donate to help with this project it would be greatly appreciated.
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
OFFERING
WORSHIP SERVICE Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
Hymns Of Adoration
Beth Pierce, piano
▲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. ▲OFFERTORY PRAYER ANTHEM
The Chancel Choir I Know That My Redeemer Lives Barbara Lott, organ, Beth Pierce, piano, Amanda Woods, trumpet
CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
Crown Him With Many Crowns Barbara Lott, organ and Beth Pierce, piano
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
The Acolytes
“Alleluia” by JS Bach
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
CONFIRMATION AND BAPTISM (see insert) Youth in the Confirmation Process Robert Carson Beisel, Jadyn Eaton, Myers Foxworth, Mamie Herring, Riley Grace Howell, Helen Martin, Tommy Simmons Declaring Vows of Baptism Robert Carson Beisel
PASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 310 (all verses)
▲HYMN NO. 327 (all verses) Crown Him With Many Crowns ▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
The Acolytes
▲BENEDICTION
Declaring Vows of Confirmation Myers Foxworth, Riley Grace Howell, and Helen Martin CHORAL ALLELUIA
Rev. Mike Sahler Psalm 134; John 20:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible OT page 543, NT 108)
MESSAGE Rev. Mike Sahler Blessing: "Lift Your Praising Hands, Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen, Indeed"
▲HYMN NO. 302 (all verses) Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
ANTHEM
SCRIPTURE
The Chancel Choir
▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
Crown Him With Many Crowns Barbara Lott, organ and Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able _____________________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS
He Lives
The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and are placed by the Worship Committee.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS *Frances Campbell *Carolyn Powers LeWynn Melson John Waits Spooky Sims *Rheda Carter Mary Thompson Tom & Judy Griffith *Ann Hough Beth Fain (daughter of Steve Edwards) The family of Blake Broom 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 on WFFF 96.7 FM Radio and live on our website....www.fumccolumbia.org then click live stream. _________________________________________ YOUR FAITHFULNESS ATTENDANCE APRIL 9, 2017 Worship ……………………………….………172 Sunday School ……………………..……..….70 Your tithes this week………….…… $ 7,368.81 Your Gifts:
Kitchen $ 9,766.00 Radio $ 250.00 Building Fund $ 125.00 Organ $ 470.00 Memorials $ 30.00
Total Contributions for March $ 31,640.71 Contributions to date $ 108,252.30 Needed each week $8,062.00 to meet our budget or $ 120,931.65 to date Expenses Year to Date $ 114,365.24 Net Deficit 6,112.94 Thank you for the donations we received for the repairs on the Education Building and the Bourne Property your help with this is greatly appreciated. We do have an ongoing Building Fund Account that is set up for unexpected repairs if you would like to contribute to it.
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship No Evening Activities MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017 No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017 *Carol Seymour 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 5:30 p.m. - Staff Parish Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday Night Group Study WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 *Andrew Malone 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. - Kouth 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 *Macey Livingston 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Morning Group Study 4:30 p.m. - Finance Meeting FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 *Bert Beisel No Scheduled Activities SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 *Aiden Singley
First United Methodist Church
ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be no evening activities this afternoon so we can spend time with our families. The Staff Parish Committee will meet this Tuesday, April 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Room. The Finance Committee will meet this Thursday, April 20th at 4:30 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Classroom. Found: There are 3 pairs of glasses in the church office. If you have lost a pair contact the church office at 601-736-7121 or stop by the office and see if they are yours. Thank you so much for the contributions to help with the remodeling of the kitchen. We have received all of the money needed to complete this job. The furniture in the coffee room and in the front foyer by the church office needs to be replaced. If you would like to donate to help with this project it would be greatly appreciated.
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
OFFERING
WORSHIP SERVICE Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
Hymns Of Adoration
Beth Pierce, piano
▲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. ▲OFFERTORY PRAYER ANTHEM
The Chancel Choir I Know That My Redeemer Lives Barbara Lott, organ, Beth Pierce, piano, Amanda Woods, trumpet
CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
Crown Him With Many Crowns Barbara Lott, organ and Beth Pierce, piano
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP
The Acolytes
“Alleluia” by JS Bach
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
CONFIRMATION AND BAPTISM (see insert) Youth in the Confirmation Process Robert Carson Beisel, Jadyn Eaton, Myers Foxworth, Mamie Herring, Riley Grace Howell, Helen Martin, Tommy Simmons Declaring Vows of Baptism Robert Carson Beisel
PASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 310 (all verses)
▲HYMN NO. 327 (all verses) Crown Him With Many Crowns ▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
The Acolytes
▲BENEDICTION
Declaring Vows of Confirmation Myers Foxworth, Riley Grace Howell, and Helen Martin CHORAL ALLELUIA
Rev. Mike Sahler Psalm 134; John 20:1-18 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible OT page 543, NT 108)
MESSAGE Rev. Mike Sahler Blessing: "Lift Your Praising Hands, Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen, Indeed"
▲HYMN NO. 302 (all verses) Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
ANTHEM
SCRIPTURE
The Chancel Choir
▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
Crown Him With Many Crowns Barbara Lott, organ and Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able _____________________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS
He Lives
The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God and are placed by the Worship Committee.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS *Frances Campbell *Carolyn Powers LeWynn Melson John Waits Spooky Sims *Rheda Carter Mary Thompson Tom & Judy Griffith *Ann Hough Beth Fain (daughter of Steve Edwards) The family of Blake Broom 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 on WFFF 96.7 FM Radio and live on our website....www.fumccolumbia.org then click live stream. _________________________________________ YOUR FAITHFULNESS ATTENDANCE APRIL 9, 2017 Worship ……………………………….………172 Sunday School ……………………..……..….70 Your tithes this week………….…… $ 7,368.81 Your Gifts:
Kitchen $ 9,766.00 Radio $ 250.00 Building Fund $ 125.00 Organ $ 470.00 Memorials $ 30.00
Total Contributions for March $ 31,640.71 Contributions to date $ 108,252.30 Needed each week $8,062.00 to meet our budget or $ 120,931.65 to date Expenses Year to Date $ 114,365.24 Net Deficit 6,112.94 Thank you for the donations we received for the repairs on the Education Building and the Bourne Property your help with this is greatly appreciated. We do have an ongoing Building Fund Account that is set up for unexpected repairs if you would like to contribute to it.
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship No Evening Activities MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017 No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017 *Carol Seymour 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 5:30 p.m. - Staff Parish Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday Night Group Study WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 *Andrew Malone 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. - Kouth 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth 6:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 *Macey Livingston 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Morning Group Study 4:30 p.m. - Finance Meeting FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 *Bert Beisel No Scheduled Activities SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 *Aiden Singley
