Final Combined Adult Summer New Traditions Sunday School Class TODAY! Rachel Estes, our Director of Outreach, will wrap up our summer series focusing on Outreach. She will share where we are involved locally, nationally, and internationally. This class meets in Wesley Hall, M209, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. To read one of the many success stories of this organization, go to www.canterburyumc.org/success-story. Newsletter E-blasts...Sign-up Now - Get the latest news when it happens from the ministries you care about the most! Now you can receive e-mail blasts directly from Canterbury’s major ministry leaders – not just every week or month – but whenever there is news to share with everyone who wants it. To subscribe to the e-blast of your choice, go to www.canterburyumc.org/newsletters. CUMC KICKOFF SUNDAY — AUGUST 17 August 10, 2014 Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Travel to the exquisite five star SpringHouse Restaurant on Thursday, August 21 for lunch at noon. Rising out of the hilltop, SpringHouse treats diners to award-winning local cuisine served in rustic, casual elegance. We will also view beautiful Lake Martin at Children’s Harbor Lighthouse & Chapel. Reservations are requested and a fee of $65 is required. Contact Gloria for a reservation at gloria.mcclendon@canterburyumc.org or at 874-1534. Get geared up for new and exciting things coming your way as we kickoff “Fall at Canterbury”. On Sunday, August 17 from 9:15-10:15 a.m., we will be registering all ages through 6th grade throughout the children’s building and on the 3rd floor. If you have not registered your child, please help us to complete the registration by attending this Sunday. CARPENTER’S HANDS Workday - Carpenter’s Summer Book club with Annie & Rachel Attention All Parents of Third Graders: Sunday, August 24 will be a Milestone Event in the lives of our children and our church as Canterbury’s Third Graders are presented with their own personalized Bibles. Please contact Gina Thomas at gina.thomas@canterburyumc.org to confirm your child’s correct name for engraving. And don’t forget to attend this very special part of worship in the Sanctuary on August 24. Bring a sack lunch and join the discussion. The next selection will be Snake Oil by Becca Stevens on August 20 at noon in M227 Aldersgate. (Becca Stevens will be speaking at Canterbury this fall!) Summer academy reading class It is not too late to register and participate in the Canterbury Academy Summer Reading Class as we explore Brian McLaren’s book, Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? We will meet at the end of the summer to share what we have read on August 10, and 17 at 5:00 p.m. in Room A123. Register for the class on the Canterbury website, or by emailing or calling Ellen Thomas (874-1533) (ellen.thomas@canterburyumc.org), or Oliver Clark (868-6580) (oliver.clark@canterburyumc.org). (Brian McLaren will be speaking at Canterbury next month!) Preacher —The Reverend Drew Clayton Liturgist — The Reverend Warren Nash Keith Brandenburg, Conductor / Anne Skinner, Organist Hands will have its next Saturday workday on August 16. To volunteer, contact Adam Guthrie at adam.guthrie@ canterburyumc.org or 999-3963. THIRD GRADE BIBLE SUNDAY - AUGUST 24 THE BROWN BAG PROJECT AT CANTERBURY Brown Bag has enjoyed a great summer! On August 20, we will welcome the Exceptional Foundation’s “Aktion Club” members who will pack all the meal bags for us! http://www.exceptionalfoundation.org/programs/. On August 22, we will be in Canterbury Hall with UMW Circles serving hospitality. Thank you to all of the groups who volunteer with us—you make it all possible! For information on Brown Bag, please contact Susan Dowdey at 874-1569 or susan.dowdey@canterburyumc.org. AVONDALE BROWN BAG AT SAMARITAN PLACE Canterbury Day School Openings for Fall 2014 Older 2’s (M/W or T/Th) — Your child must be 28 to 35 months old by September 1, 2014. 3’s (M/T/Th) — Your child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2014. 4’s (M-Th) — Your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2014 5K (M-F) — Your child must be 5 years old by September 30, 2014. Please call Linda Wingo (874-1541) for more information. Pick up: 8/8, 15, 22 Pack: 8/3, 10, 17, 24 Distribute: 8/4, 11, 18, 25 (Off 8/29, 31 for Labor Day) The roses on the sanctuary Lectern are Placed IN HONOR OF... • Joseph Morrow Jones, son of Anne & Hunter Jones, born July 29, 2014. • John Aidan Hobbs, son of Kim & David Hobbs, born June 15, 2014. • Ann Shelton Dunning, daughter of Adrian & Laura Dunning, born August 1, 2014. In the Hospital as of 8-4-14... • Hanover House (933-1828) Helen Kinsey • Brookwood (877-1940) Ford & Whit Macklem • Greenbriar Leon Hamrick • Oaks on Parkwood Florence “Issa” Scott • St. Vincent’s (939-7111) Richard McLaughlin “How To Walk On Water” Order of Morning Worship *Congregation Please Stand URWB - Upper Room Worship Book UMH - United Methodist Hymnal Words in bold type are spoken or sung by the congregation. * Wesley’s Grace & Doxology Be present at our table, Lord; be here and everywhere adored; Thy creatures bless, and grant that we may feast in paradise with Thee. Welcome and Worship Words * Hymn 140 (UMH) Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS Collect The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray together. Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who grants us all spiritual blessings. When fear and doubt are more convincing than Your love for us, reach out and save us with Your mighty hand and outstretched arm. Provide us with a way forward when there seems to be no way. Use every one of us to radiate peace to the world. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. old 100th The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. * The Peace The Great Thanksgiving 37-40 (URWB) Sanctus Gloria in Excelsis The Memorial Acclamation Old testament lesson The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Isaiah 43: 1-5 (NRSV) * Alleluia Amen The Lord’s Prayer 454 (URWB, chanted) * Gospel Lesson Sermon Response to the Word Hymn 195 (URWB) Offertory Anthem The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Matthew 14: 22-33 “How To Walk On Water” Rev. Drew Clayton Through the Love of God Our Savior O Lord, Increase My Faith AR HYD Y NOs Orlando Gibbons O Lord, increase my faith, strengthen me and confirm me in Thy true faith: endue me with wisdom, charity and patience. In all my adversity, teach me to say Amen. Fraction Anthem 413 (URWB) Agnus Dei bell agnus Receiving the Bread and Cup by Intinction and Kneeling All are invited to receive Holy Communion. Ushers will guide you. Communion Music (URWB) Please join in singing the hymn as we receive the elements. Hymn 158 You Are Mine Prayer After Receiving We thank You, God, for inviting us to Your table where we have known the presence of Christ and have received Christ’s good gifts. Strengthen our faith, increase our love for one another, and let us show forth Your praises in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. *Blessing and Sending Forth Want to know more about Following Jesus and Serving Others? To make Canterbury your home church, Contact Rev. Drew Clayton at 874-1543 or drew.clayton@canterburyumc.org.