Bulletin October 16, 2016
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Friday - Office Closed ANNOUNCEMENTS
First United Methodist Church
Finance Meeting will be held Thursday, October 20th at 4:30 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Classroom. Please turn in your Budget Request for 2017 to the church office if you haven’t already done so. The deadline to turn them is Monday, October 17th. The UMW Brookhaven District meeting will be held on Saturday, October 22nd in the Wesley Center. Set up is at 8:30 a.m., registration will be at 9:30 a.m., worship will be at 10:00 a.m. business meeting at 11:00 a.m., and lunch will be at noon. The District Mission Team meeting will be held after lunch. 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 Second Sunday After Pentecost October 16, 2016
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
Give Me Jesus
Rev. Mike Sahler John 6:27-59 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible NT page 92
Barbara Lott, organ
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
The Acolytes The Chancel Choir
MESSAGE
▲A STATEMENT OF FAITH (Methodist Hymnal page 883) ▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70) CHILDREN’S MOMENT
The B.I.B.L.E. (please sing along as the children return to their seats)
PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Mike Sahler
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 361 (all verses) Rock of Ages Cleft for Me Beth Pierce, piano
The Acolytes
▲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. ▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
This Is My Father’s World
I Am the Bread of Life
▲HYMN NO. 156 (all verses) I Love to Tell the Story
▲HYMN NO. 89 (all verses) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
OFFERING
The Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE
A Quiet Piece by Cesar Franck
CALL TO WORSHIP
I Am The Bread Of Life
I Love to Tell the Story Barbara Lott, organ, Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God. They are placed by Mrs. Nioma Webb in loving memory of her parents, Scott & Helen Foxworth, her sisters, Mary Ann & Madona, her brothers, Ted and Harry and her husband, A.E. “Buck” Webb.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS Spooky Sims *Mary Smith (mother of Mike Rogers) *Clifton Bond *Judy Easterling *Bryson Sartin 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 9, 2016 Worship ……………………………….….…152 Sunday School …………………………..…..83 Your tithes this week……………… $ 7,437.31 Your Gifts: Sunday School $ 364.82 Office $ 10.00
Nursery Workers 16 - Kathy Bryant & Allison Foxworth 23 - Liza Hathorn & Sara Russell 30 - Luke Stogner & Kayla Barber Altar Flowers for October 23 - UMW 30 - Call the office to sign up
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 *Patty Dantin, Amber Haik 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 5:00 p.m. - Jr. High Performing Arts 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, OCTOBER 17, 2016 No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Book Study and Worship Series WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s “WWW” 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:00 p.m. - Sr. High Franklinton Fair Trip 5:15 p.m. - “WWW” Supper 6:00 p.m. - Family Prayer & Devotion 6:00 p.m. - Kouth 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 *Sophie Beisel, Helen Little 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Book Study and Worship Series 4:30 p.m. - Finance Meeting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 5:00 p.m. - Jr. High Franklinton Fair Trip SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 *Laurie Harvey, Rand Mikell 11:00 a.m. - UMW District Meeting
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: 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 3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.” 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.
First United Methodist Church
Finance Meeting will be held Thursday, October 20th at 4:30 p.m. in the Maggie Mae Burrow Classroom. Please turn in your Budget Request for 2017 to the church office if you haven’t already done so. The deadline to turn them is Monday, October 17th. The UMW Brookhaven District meeting will be held on Saturday, October 22nd in the Wesley Center. Set up is at 8:30 a.m., registration will be at 9:30 a.m., worship will be at 10:00 a.m. business meeting at 11:00 a.m., and lunch will be at noon. The District Mission Team meeting will be held after lunch. 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 Second Sunday After Pentecost October 16, 2016
▲OFFERTORY PRAYER Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Columbia
ANTHEM CHIMING OF THE HOUR PRELUDE
Give Me Jesus
Rev. Mike Sahler John 6:27-59 (New Revised Standard Version Pew Bible NT page 92
Barbara Lott, organ
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
The Acolytes The Chancel Choir
MESSAGE
▲A STATEMENT OF FAITH (Methodist Hymnal page 883) ▲GLORIA PATRI (Methodist Hymnal Page 70) CHILDREN’S MOMENT
The B.I.B.L.E. (please sing along as the children return to their seats)
PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Mike Sahler
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
▲EXTINGUISHING THE ALTAR CANDLES
LORD’S PRAYER ▲HYMN NO. 361 (all verses) Rock of Ages Cleft for Me Beth Pierce, piano
The Acolytes
▲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. ▲CHIMES POSTLUDE
This Is My Father’s World
I Am the Bread of Life
▲HYMN NO. 156 (all verses) I Love to Tell the Story
▲HYMN NO. 89 (all verses) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
OFFERING
The Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE
A Quiet Piece by Cesar Franck
CALL TO WORSHIP
I Am The Bread Of Life
I Love to Tell the Story Barbara Lott, organ, Beth Pierce, piano
▲Stand as able ______________________________________________________________ ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God. They are placed by Mrs. Nioma Webb in loving memory of her parents, Scott & Helen Foxworth, her sisters, Mary Ann & Madona, her brothers, Ted and Harry and her husband, A.E. “Buck” Webb.
WEEKLY PRAYER CONCERNS Spooky Sims *Mary Smith (mother of Mike Rogers) *Clifton Bond *Judy Easterling *Bryson Sartin 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 9, 2016 Worship ……………………………….….…152 Sunday School …………………………..…..83 Your tithes this week……………… $ 7,437.31 Your Gifts: Sunday School $ 364.82 Office $ 10.00
Nursery Workers 16 - Kathy Bryant & Allison Foxworth 23 - Liza Hathorn & Sara Russell 30 - Luke Stogner & Kayla Barber Altar Flowers for October 23 - UMW 30 - Call the office to sign up
UPCOMING EVENTS *Represents Birthdays and Anniversaries SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 *Patty Dantin, Amber Haik 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:00 a.m. - Youth Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Worship 5:00 p.m. - Jr. High Performing Arts 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, OCTOBER 17, 2016 No Scheduled Activities TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 6:00 p.m. - Book Study and Worship Series WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 9:00 a.m. - XYZ 3:00 p.m. - Children’s “WWW” 3:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth “WWW” 5:00 p.m. - Sr. High Franklinton Fair Trip 5:15 p.m. - “WWW” Supper 6:00 p.m. - Family Prayer & Devotion 6:00 p.m. - Kouth 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 *Sophie Beisel, Helen Little 8:00 a.m. - Methodist Movers 9:30 a.m. - Book Study and Worship Series 4:30 p.m. - Finance Meeting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 5:00 p.m. - Jr. High Franklinton Fair Trip SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 *Laurie Harvey, Rand Mikell 11:00 a.m. - UMW District Meeting
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: 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 3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.” 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.
