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EARLY LIGHT ORDER OF WORSHIP
MAY 3, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Welcome and Announcements
(Please sign and pass the Fellowship Folders)
Ϯ Our Mission Statement
10:55 AM ORDER OF WORSHIP
MAY 3, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Pastor Glenn Myers
Pastor Glenn Myers
Ϯ Passing the Peace
Congregation
Ϯ Song of Praise
Glorious Day, How Great is Our God
Congregation
We Believe
Video
Children’s Moment
Allison Lambert & Children
Consecration of Prayer Quilts
Pastor Glenn Myers
Joys and Concerns
Pastor Glenn Myers
Morning Prayer w/The Lord’s Prayer
Patsy Brewer
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Offertory Prayer and a Time of Giving
Ϯ Scripture
Pastor Glenn Myers
Acts 8:26-40
Message
The Message Spreads
Ϯ Closing Song
I Will Follow
Pastor Glenn Myers
Please sign and pass the Fellowship Folders located at the end of the pew.
MISSION STATEMENT (Please remain seated)
Congregation
Congregation
Ϯ Opening Prayer
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr.
Congregation
OUR
The mission of First United Methodist Church is to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord,
to receive the power of the Holy Spirit, and to respond to the needs of others with
the love of God the Father.
OPENING PRAYER UMH No. 321
Congregation
PRESENTING THE LIGHT
Andrew Brown
PRELUDE
Organ
Ϯ HYMN UMH No. 578
God of Love and God of Power
Ϯ AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH No. 880
The Nicene Creed
Ϯ GLORIA PATRI UMH No. 71
GREATOREX
Ϯ PASSING THE PEACE
Congregation
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
Allison Lambert & Children
CONSECRATION OF PRAYER QUILTS
Pastor Glenn Myers
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Pastor Glenn Myers
MORNING PRAYER with The Lord’s Prayer
Tim Trudgeon
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
ANTHEM
I’d Rather Have Jesus
Chancel Choir
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Congregation
Ϯ OFFERTORY RESPONSE UMH No. 94
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
(Please remain standing)
Ϯ SCRIPTURE
Acts 8:26-40
MESSAGE
The Message Spreads Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr.
Ϯ HYMN UMH No. 165
Hallelujah! What a Savior
Ϯ DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
Pastor Glenn Myers
Ϯ BENEDICTION RESPONSE UMH No. 666
Shalom to You
Ϯ CARRYING THE LIGHT INTO THE WORLD
Andrew Brown
Ϯ THE TRINITY CHIMES
Ϯ POSTLUDE
Organ
Ϯ Congregation please stand as able. UMH: United Methodist Hymnal, 1992
In preparation for worship, please silence cell phones
As you depart, you are entering the mission field!
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE GRADUATES
Ϯ Blessing and Going Forth
ϯ Congregation please stand as able.
Pastor Glenn Myers
In preparation for worship, please silence cell phones.
As you depart, you are entering the mission field!
If you are a high school graduate or have a high school graduate who will be
recognized on Graduation Sunday, June 7, 2015, please contact the church office
with full name, school name and future plans (e-mail preferred)..
We would like a picture to be included in the bulletin/newsletter. Please e-mail the
picture with your information to the office.
College Graduates: Please submit your information to the church office (e-mail
preferred.) College graduates will also be recognized on Sunday, June 7.
DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
IS MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015
All e-mails to tommy@firstumcmocksville.org
ACTS 8:26-40
26 Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south to
the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a wilderness road.) 27
So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the
Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to
Jerusalem to worship 28 and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was
reading the prophet Isaiah. 29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this
chariot and join it.” 30 So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet
Isaiah. He asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31 He replied,
“How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit
beside him. 32 Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this:
“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter,
and like a lamb silent before its shearer,
so he does not open his mouth.
33 In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who can describe his generation?
For his life is taken away from the earth.”
34 The eunuch asked Philip, “About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say
this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip began to speak, and
starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. 36 As
they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said,
“Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?” 38 He
commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went
down into the water, and Philip baptized him. 39 When they came up out of the
water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more,
and went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he
was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until
he came to Caesarea.
It is a joy to gather together today. Our hope is that through word, music,
fellowship and prayer, you will experience the presence of God in your life. We are
grateful to have those who are our guests in worship today. During the early part
of the service we ask everyone to sign our Fellowship Folders or sheets so that we
may have a record of your attendance. If you are a guest and would like more
information about our church, please leave us your contact information. Those who
are interested in joining First UMC Mocksville are asked to contact Pastor Glenn
at 336.751.2503
Recent messages are on the church website: www.firstumcmocksville.org. If
Pastor Glenn is needed after office hours, he can be reached at his cell number,
336.813.0425. Bulletins for Kids are available in the narthex of the Sanctuary and
in the lobby of the Family Life Center. Bulletins contain Biblical learning activities
for children ages 3-6 and 7-12.
ARBOR ACRES MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING Next Sunday, 5/10/15
Envelopes will be available at both services for your giving to annual fund.
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Greeters
Ushers
Prayer
Children’s Moment
Acolyte
Nursery
Refreshments
Circle Opportunities
8:45
Sandi Howell
Terri Butcher
Charlie Howell
Shane Butcher
Patsy Brewer
Allison Lambert
Doris & Glenn
Miller
Deborah Circle
10:55
Gary & Amy Hatley
Charles Crenshaw, Lucia Ellis
Steve Laymon, Mike Harrison
Tim Trudgeon
Allison Lambert
Andrew Brown
Amanda Harris
Katy Wogatzke
NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
FLOWERS TODAY are placed at the altar by Bill and Sandra Davis in honor and in
celebration of their aunt, Ruth Davis, on the occasion of her 90th birthday, May 1st.
PRAYER TIME is available in the Sanctuary on Thursdays at Noon. We are returning
to the Sanctuary this week since warmer weather is upon us.
MINISTRY 22:6 SUMMER DAY CAMP Student Registration Forms and Employee
Applications are now available on the website. For more information, contact Allison
at Allison@firstumcmocksville.org or call 336-753-1900.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL dates are June 14-June 18! Stay tuned for more details.
Sunday, May 3
7:30 AM UMM Breakfast Mtg.
8:45 AM Early Light FLC
9:50 AM Sunday School V
10:55 AM Traditional Worship S
4:00 PM MarriedPeople Sr. Hi Rm
Monday, May 4
5:30 PM Small Group – Prillaman
Wednesday, May 6
5:30 PM Fellowship Meal FLC
6:30 PM Jayne’s Small Group CFR
6:30 PM Handbells HR
7:30 PM Chancel Choir CCR
Thursday, May 7
National Day of Prayer
7:00 AM Prayer Breakfast at
Senior Center
Call 753-6230 for Reservations
12:00 PM Prayer Time in Sanctuary
6:00 PM Garden Club FLC
Saturday, May 9
7:00 AM Men’s Bible Study FH
5:30 PM MarriedPeople Date Night
WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP MEAL is 5/6/15 at 5:30 PM in the Family Life
Center. Hosted by the UMYF. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the trimmings! Proceeds
will go towards youth mission trips/projects.
THE BIGGEST LOSER
Are you ready to lose weight? The Biggest Loser kicks
off at the Wednesday night Wellness meal on May 13, 2015. This will be a weight loss
program and Bible study all in one. Grab a partner to keep you motivated and to help
you along. To sign up or if you have any questions please contact Belinda Brewer at
either beb122@yadtel.net or 336-940-7355. The first meeting will be May 26th, 6:30
PM – 8:00 PM. Wear comfortable clothing.
DASH GAME ON MAY 29TH . It is a Friday night game, so you get a free hat and
fireworks are included. Also free transportation. Cost is $12.00 each. Tickets must be
purchased in advance by Thursday, May 7th . Reserve your seats by bringing cash or
check (made out to UMM) to the church office. Remember the church office is
CLOSED on Fridays!
NEXT CHILDREN-FAMILY OUTING Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 30,
3pm, Shelter # 10 at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury! Tons of fun for the kids - train
ride, carousel, putt-putt, playground, petting barn, gem mine, water plaza, and much
more! Please bring money if your child wishes to participate in any of the activities;
prices and attractions can be found at: www.dannicholas.net/. Dinner will be provided.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Tracy Huneycutt at
tracy091979@gmail.com by May 25 (you must RSVP in order to have dinner
provided.) Anyone interested in coming is encouraged to invite their friends, too!
THE CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE has started several new
ministries in our church. The Transportation Committee is a group of church members
who are willing to drive other church members to doctor appointments, out-patient
testing or treatments, or for other transportation needs. Any church member who needs
this sort of help should call Mike Hendrix, chairman of the Transportation Committee,
at 998-2582 or 909-2412. Mike will arrange for one of the committee members to
drive you for a one-time or on-going transportation need.
THE FIRST MARRIEDPEOPLE'S DATE NIGHT will be Saturday, May 9th, 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Family Life Center. You may bring your child or children to the church where
they will be cared for while you enjoy a date night together. There is no charge, but we do
need to know how many children you will be bringing and their ages in order to have enough
adults for their care and in order to plan appropriate activities. We also need emergency
contact numbers. You may use the form below to reserve your space. Just tear it off and
place it in the offering plate. Or you may call the church office this week and leave your
information. You do not need to have participated or be involved in any MarriedPeople
activity or small group in order to take advantage of this opportunity. Please reserve your
space by Wednesday, May 6th so we have time to prepare. If you have any questions you
may contact Jayne Walker, 492-2229 (home) or 577-6749 (cell).
---------------------------------------------------------------DATE NIGHT RESERVATION FORM
YOUR NAME _____________________________________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER __________________________________________
CHILDREN ____
QTY
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AGE
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QTY
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AGE
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QTY
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AGE
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FLC = Family Life Center
CFR = Conference Room
CCR = Chancel Choir Room
CAMPUS KEY
FH = Fellowship Hall
S = Sanctuary
V = Various Rooms
HR = Handbell Room
EDB = Education Building
PRAYER CONCERNS
Louise Bowden, Bailey Brewer, John Byrd, John Cottle, David Deadmon, Missy
Foster, Clyde & Helen Hendricks, Jackson Hendricks, Anne Jones, Kenny Jordan, Isaac
Markland, Bayne Miller, Marty Roberts, Fred Roth, Leonard Rowe, Von & Madeline
Shelton, Dick & Kathy Smith, Janet Smith, Ann Stayer, Elmer Stoneman, Karen Sykes,
Larry Tutterow, The Wogatzke Family
Emergency Workers Members of the Armed Forces
ARBOR ACRES: Cole & Elva Grace Tomlinson AUTUMN CARE: Janet Baucom,
Charles Hendricks BERMUDA COMMONS: Molly Jo McClamrock, Jean Shelton,
BROOKSTONE TERRACE: Margaret Foster CLEMMONS VILLAGE: Tilthia
Hanes REGENCY CARE: John Coil
SOMERSET: Velma Daniel, Jolly Duncan
TRINITY ELMS: Leon Jones, Tom Nicholls, Marie Steed
Prayer Requests: Lillian Sharpe, 336.936.9014
Judy Bailey, 336.978.7763
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Internet Access Information
SSID: First_Methodist P/W: MocksviLLe485930 ( S, FH, EDB )
SSID: Netgear56 P/W: yellowsparrow280 ( FLC )
Passwords ARE case sensitive
The message spreads
During the month of May, FUMC will celebrate ARK month as we turn our attention to
Acts of Random Kindness. The Evangelism Team will hand our ARK Cards at the
services during the month of May. Please use the cards to accompany your acts of
kindness. Such acts can include leaving a note for your mail carrier, taking cupcakes to
a fire department, library or post office to show appreciation, or taking something
homemade to a neighbor or to someone in a nursing facility. Our kind gestures spread
the love of God throughout the community.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
310 N. Main Street | Mocksville, NC 27028 | www.firstumcmocksville.org
Church Office: 336.751.2503
Emergency / After Hours: 336.813.0425
Preschool / Afterschool Office: 336.753.1900
Dr. Glenn L. Myers, Jr. – Senior Pastor
John Huneycutt – Youth/Christian Education
Barbara Basham – Director of Music/Preschool Director
Allison Lambert – Director of Afterschool Ministries
Tommy Dunn – Organist / Technology / Office
Teresa Lakey – Administrative/Financial Assistant
Shane Butcher – Financial Assistant
Natalie Sanders, Taylor Slye – Custodial Staff
glenn@firstumcmocksville.org
john@firstumcmocksville.org
barbara@firstumcmocksville.org
allison@firstumcmocksville.org
tommy@firstumcmocksville.org
teresa@firstumcmocksville.org
shane@firstumcmocksville.org
MAY 3, 2015
THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER