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Count
Your
Blessings
A Living Hope
1 Peter 3-9
November 9, 2014
November 9, 2014
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
Prelude
8:45
*indicates the people standing
Springtanz from Terpsichore 2
Michael Praetorius, setting by Gary Beathard
Gary Beathard, harpsichord; Beth Beathard, oboe; Debbie Maxwell, bassoon
Kathleen Parsons, cello; Rick Holt, percussion; Mary Lightfoot, organ
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 117
Baptism
O God Our Help in Ages Past
(8:45)
Dr. Oliphint and Rev. April Johnson Bristow
Hayden Robert Montgomery
son of Victoria and David Montgomery
Congregational Pledge
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that
Hayden Robert, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith
and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Time of Prayer
Rev. Joy Anderson
The Lord’s Prayer Page 895 United Methodist Hymnal
Offering Our Gifts to God
(Remember the Extra Dollar)
Offertory Music
Hear My Prayer
Moses Hogan
Chancel Choir Ensemble; Caitlin Wells, director
O Lord, please hear my prayer, in the mornin’ when I rise.
It’s your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer.
O Lord, please hear my prayer, keep me safe within your arms.
It’s your servant bound for glory. O dear, Lord, please hear my prayer.
When my work on earth is done, and you come to take me home.
Just to know I’m bound for glory. And to hear you say well done.
Done with sin and sorrow, have mercy, mercy. Amen.
Children’s Time
Rev. Rich Rindfuss
Scripture
1 Peter 1: 3-9
Rev. Bristow
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Count Your Blessings: A Living Hope
Dr. Oliphint
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 369
Blessed Assurance (Stanzas 1&2)
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
Postlude
La Bouree
Michael Praetorius, setting by Gary Beathard
November 9, 2014
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
Prelude
9:45 11:00
*indicates the people standing
Springtanz from Terpsichore 2
Michael Praetorius, setting by Gary Beathard
Gary Beathard, harpsichord; Beth Beathard, oboe; Debbie Maxwell, bassoon
Kathleen Parsons, cello; Rick Holt, percussion; Mary Lightfoot, organ
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 117
O God Our Help in Ages Past
*Affirmation of Faith 887 (from Romans)
Rev. David Scroggin (9:45) Rev. Scot Bontrager (11:00)
In all things we are more than conquerors
through the One who loved us.
We are sure that
neither death nor life,
nor angels, nor principalities,
nor things present, nor things to come,
nor powers, nor height, nor depth,
nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Thanks be to God! Amen.
Choral Response
Hear My Prayer
Moses Hogan
Chancel Choir Ensemble; Caitlin Wells, director
O Lord, please hear my prayer, in the mornin’ when I rise.
It’s your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer.
O Lord, please hear my prayer, keep me safe within your arms.
It’s your servant bound for glory. O dear, Lord, please hear my prayer.
When my work on earth is done, and you come to take me home.
Just to know I’m bound for glory. And to hear you say well done.
Done with sin and sorrow, have mercy, mercy. Amen.
Time of Prayer
Julie Klossner (9:45) Rev. Joy Anderson (11:00)
The Lord’s Prayer
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,
and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Offering Our Gifts to God
(Remember the Extra Dollar)
Offertory Music
Peace Like a River Mack Wilberg
Chancel Choir; Michael Lightfoot, director
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got faith like a river in my soul.
I’ve got hope like a river in my soul.
I’ve got love like a river in my soul.
I’ve got faith like a river, I’ve got hope like a river,
I’ve got love like a river in my soul; peace in my soul.
*Doxology 94
Children’s Time
Rev. Rich Rindfuss
Scripture
1 Peter 1: 3-9
Rev. April Johnson Bristow
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Count Your Blessings: A Living Hope
Dr. Oliphint
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 369
Blessed Assurance (Stanzas 1&2)
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
Postlude
La Bouree
Michael Praetorius, setting by Gary Beathard
There are two ways offered to become a member of this congregation:
- Fill out the Journey With Us card found in the pew back and bring it forward
to the pastor during the singing of the closing hymn
- Meet Rev. Scroggin in Ogden Fellowship Hall at the close of the 9:45 or 11:00 worship hours
Fulfilling a part of the 2011 FUMCR Strategic Vision, Leadership Development launched a pilot this fall called
LeadershipFirst. Forty-three dedicated men and women who hold various leadership roles within fifteen different
ministry areas, came together to discuss multiple components of leadership. The mission of LeadershipFirst is to
equip Christians to be passionate servant-leaders in the Church and community. Through the pilot, we have begun
a process which will ultimately reach people and ministries throughout FUMCR and add to our legacy of leadership.
Stay tuned!
Communion is available in Ogden Fellowship Hall East at 12 (noon)
Pastor Don Hood, minister; assisted by a Stephen Minister
Flowers in the Sanctuary are in memory of Catherine Isadore by Beth and Gary Beathard
on the 6th anniversary of Beth’s heart transplant
The “Extra Dollar Concept” represents the way members of First United Methodist Church Richardson,
who give to the church monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually or by mail, may place “an extra dollar” in the
offering plate each Sunday in order to participate in our worship through giving and serve as an example
to our children, youth and guests of our love for our church.
Please welcome our new members who joined last week:
Michael & Abigail Heaton, Robert Wilkinson, Sarah Reno, Julie Veraska,
Scott & Tiffani Lau, Mary Hill, Grant & Miranda Henson
Cluster Annual Charge Conference
November 16, at 6 pm
Location: Lake Highlands UMC, Dallas
We will meet with other churches to discuss the Bishop’s initiative around school partnerships
and then meet separately for the FUMCR business session.
FUMCR Worship is available via live stream online
Sunday - 9:45 am - fumcrlive.com
The Clergy of First United Methodist Church Richardson
Dr. Clayton Oliphint, Senior Pastor
Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason, Executive Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Joy Anderson, Outreach Ministries
Rev. April Johnson Bristow, Caring Ministries
Rev. Marilyn Dickson, Caring Ministries
Rev. Fred Treviño, Senior Adults
Rev. Scot Bontrager, Caring Ministries
Rev. Rich Rindfuss, ACCESS Pastor & Discipleship
Rev. David Scroggin, Inviting & Involving Ministries
Dr. Rebecca Bruff, Intentional Faith Development
Julie Klossner, ACCESS Associate & Group Life
Rev. Faith Nyagato, Zimbabwe Ministry
Pastor Don Hood, Caring Ministries
Pastor Salim Dill, Asian Ministry
First United Methodist Church
- Richardson -
503 North Central Expressway
Richardson, Texas 75080
972 235 8385
www.fumcr.com
notes to
newcomers
Welcome! For questions, or if you would
like to get to know more about FUMCR,
please contact:
Elizabeth Wilson
Director of Inviting and Involving
972.996.0134
ewilson@fumcr.com
understanding baptism
November 16 11 am Rm 210
Gain an understanding of Baptism and what
it means in the United Methodist Church.
Class is for all ages seeking baptism.
senior adult ministry
upcoming opportunities
fumcr.com/events
communications Center
info@fumcr.com
men’s fellowship dinner
November 11
5:15pm
Mays Hall
Featuring a presentation on a veterans group visit
to Washington, D.C. Reservations through the
church office. Questions? Contact Bob Moxham at
972-567-4705 or Emory Camp at 214-562-3705.
interfatih thanksgiving service
November 20
6:30pm
Sanctuary
Thanksgiving in word and song will be offered
in the Baha’i, Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith
traditions.
fumcr.com/senioradults
parents night out
rev. fred treviño
ftrevino@fumcr.com
November 21
6:30-9pm
Education Bldg.
Plan a date night and let The Journey Youth
Choir watch the kids. Proceeds go toward the
choir tour to Chicago in June 2015. Register
online at fumcr.com/nightout
the gathering
November 10
9:30am
Bartula Family Life Center
Game Time, Lecture & Entertainment
children’s ministry
fumcr.com/children
connie presley
cpresley@fumcr.com
created by god
January 23-24
Human sexuality workshop for 5th and 6th
graders. Registration available online.
advent workshop
November 30 2-4pm Bartula Family Life Ctr
15 Advent & Christmas crafts for your entire
family to make! Bring your camera for the
Nativity Scene photo-op. Contact Connie at
cpresley@fumcr.com if you can work a shift.
outreach ministry
fumcr.com/mission
rev. joy anderson
janderson@fumcr.com
NETWORK NEEDS: november
Mustard, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, cooking oil
and hand soap
south africa mission trip
June 4-14, 2015
Sightseeing will be added to end of trip.
Contact Joy Anderson for more details.
international christmas market
November 14, 15, & 16 Bartula Family Life Ctr
Volunteeers still needed for market!
Sign up now in the Shawver Welcome Center.
family life ministry
fumcr.com/familylife
Heather canny
hcanny@fumcr.com
holiday sports camp
Registration open for Thanksgiving week
and Christmas holiday camps. For ages 5-12.
fumcr.com/sports
youth basketball league
Registration open for Winter basketball league
sponsored by FUMCR and YMCA. Practices
begin December 8th. Games begin in January.
Register online. fumcr.com/sports
student ministry
fumcr.com/youth
tommy houghteling
tommy@fumcr.com
spring break ski trip
March 6-11 Cost $440
Registration and deposit due by December 30.
umyf
No UMYF tonight due to Sr. High Camping Trip.
joys & concerns:
In the Hospital as of Tuesday, November 4:
Michelle Gray, Marco Lenardon, Jack Orr, James Williams
Those who have lost loved ones:
Viva and Culver Wilson on the death of Viva’s mother, Lee Baxter
The family of Dorothy Maloch on her death
Serena and Frank Forrest on the death of Serena’s grandmother;
Keltan, Alaina and Teagan on the death of their great-grandmother
Congratulations to:
Frances Long on the birth of her grandson, Christopher Carl Tennyson
Amanda and Raymond Powers on the birth of their son, Brody Powers
Jill and Casey Blevins on the birth of their daughter, Harriet Lee Blevins
Those especially needing our prayers:
(Names will be listed for three weeks.)
Jennifer Tyler’s friend, James Williams, Kevin Blair’s friend, Jack Orr, John Shipman’s friend, Rev. Ken McIntosh, Marcia Shurtleff’s
granddaughter, Patsy Hammack, Bill McGaha, Jamie Moody’s father, Carl, Cindy and Greg McCord, Margaret Loftin’s sister, Ross and
Rebekah Gilbert’s friends, Claire Miazza’s friend, Christine Morrison’s friend, Sharon Seagler (Ark House), Manny Sandidge, Lisa Silber,
Cathy Brooks’ friends, Alison Kieckhafer’s friend, Jesse Nance’s grandmother and family, Dallie Clark’s mother and friend, Durward
Rutledge, Debbie Davidson’s daughter & son-in-law, Larry and Murlyn Zeske’s friend, Carole Graham’s friend, Joe Hoodenpyle’s
friend, Lisa Grinsfelder’s nephew, Nita Green’s sister, Jackie Asbury’s cousin, Tom Dickson, The family of Thomas Eric Duncan, Tammie Haug’s grandmother, Jennifer French, Benita Belsley’s cousin, Suzie Purifoy’s step-brother, Dick and Barbara Mussett, Shelley
Schmidt, Amber Vinson, Larry Mack, Mike Kilgard’s brother, Helen Kay Catt’s sister, Stuart Smith’s mother-in-law, Molly Schrader’s
brother, Dottie & Hank Goldsmith’s daughter & grandson, Leah Ochoa’s friend, Mary Deere’s friend, Heather Grimsley’s sister, Anita
Schoenrock’s friend, Joyce Loyd’s family member, Audrey and Jim Gillis’ daughter-in-law, Steve Towne, Karen Drummond, Hermione
James’ friend, Debbi Jackson’s daughter, Nina Pham, Susan Wilson’s mother, Jim Johnson’s wife, Carol Gill’s brother-in-law & daughter, Ruth Brixey, Heidi Lindh, Lisa Althaus, Donna Usher, Leslea Hurt, Deborah Porter and her father, Barbara Ball
A printed copy of the indefinite prayer list is available on the tables located by the exits of the sanctuary.
International Christmas Market 2014
First United Methodist Church Richardson
503 North Central Expressway
Bartula Family Life Center
Featuring Fair Trade Crafts & Merchandise
November 14 * 5-9 pm
November 15 10 am-4 pm
November 16 8:30 am-1 pm
*First Choice Night - $5 at door
An All Church
Veterans Day Event
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Tuesday, November 11
7:00 - 8:00pm
A special tribute to the
Men & Women who have
served our country
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Sponsored by the Men of Faith