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Counter Resolution:
Less Rush - More Balance
Matthew 6: 7-13
Richardson
First United Methodist Church
January 25, 2015
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
8:45
*indicates the people standing
Prelude
Trumpet Voluntary in C
Maurice Greene
Ben Sloan, trumpet; Mary Lightfoot, organ
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 139
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Time of Prayer
Pastor Don Hood
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
Come, We That Love the Lord
David von Kampen
The Journey Youth Choir; Caitlin Wells, director
Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known;
Join in a song with sweet accord, and thus surround the throne.
We’re marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion;
We’re marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God.
The hill of Zion yields a thousand sacred sweets
Before we reach the heav’nly fields, or walk the golden streets.
Then let our songs abound, and ev’ry tear be dry;
We’re marching through Emmanuel’s ground to fairer worlds on high.
Children’s Time
Cheryl Bishop
Scripture
Matthew 6: 7-13
Rev. Scot Bontrager
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Counter Resolution: Less Rush - More Balance
Dr. Oliphint
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 390
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
tune: st. anne
(Stanzas 1, 2 & 4)
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
Postlude
Dr. Oliphint
St. Anne
Healey Willan
January 25, 2015
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
Prelude
9:45 11:00
*indicates the people standing
Trumpet Voluntary in C
Maurice Greene
Ben Sloan, trumpet; Mary Lightfoot, organ
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 139
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Call to Worship
Rev. Joy Anderson
Lord of Life, come into the rush of our lives and calm the chaos.
Breathe into us your spirit, so that we might find holy rhythms for our lives as your disciples.
Lord, help us to trust you with all the details of life, and find balance and
rest in our journey with you. Guide us, holy One. Amen.
Response 402
Lord, I Want to be a Christian
(verse 4)
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
Baptism
(9:45)
Dr. Oliphint and Rev. David Scroggin
Prescott James Shiller
son of Jennifer and Patrick Shiller
Congregational Pledge
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that
Prescott James, 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
Special Music
Dr. David Scroggin
The Lord’s Prayer
A.H. Malotte/arr. Carl Deis
Chancel Choir; Michael Lightfoot, director
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory Music
(Remember the Extra Dollar)
Sing to the Lord a New Song Robert Lau
Chancel Choir
People and songs of every nation sing to the Lord a new song.
Bring him a song of jubilation, sing to the Lord a new song .
All God’s creatures, old men and children, voices raised in hymns of love.
He crowns the humble with salvation. Sing to the Lord a new song.
Mountains and hills and all creation sing to the Lord a new song.
Join in a hymn of adoration. Sing to the Lord a new song.
Praise his name, sing “Alleluia!” Praise him for his mighty deeds.
This is our song of supplication: “Sing to the Lord a new song.”
Praise him, shining stars, and praise him highest heavens.
Oh, all kings and princes praise his holy name.
Angels above make melody to him.
Now lift your voice, lift up your heart, and sing, and sing!
Come, Christians all, now raise your voices, sing to the Lord a new song.
Praise and thanksgiving be your choices, sing to the Lord a new song.
Sound the trumpet, play on the lute and harp; dance your dance, and shout for joy.
Make music now as heaven rejoices, sing to the Lord a new song.
Children’s Time
Cheryl Bishop
Scripture
Matthew 6: 7-13
Rev. Joy Anderson
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Counter Resolution: Less Rush - More Balance
Dr. Oliphint
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 390
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
tune: st. anne
(Stanzas 1, 2 & 4)
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
Dr. Oliphint
Postlude
St. Anne
Healey Willan
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
Communion is available in Ogden Fellowship Hall East at 12 (noon)
Rev. April Johnson Bristow, minister; assisted by a Stephen Minister
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.
Flowers in the Sanctuary are in loving memory of Billy Self by Betty Self and family
Flowers in the Shawver Welcome Center are in remembrance of Kathryn Troxell, on her birthday, by her friends
Please welcome our new member who joined last week:
Eileen Norman, Terry & Erin Millspaw, Sorie & Tigi Tejan, John Arthur & John Arthur, Jr.,
Patrick & Anna McMurphy, Rob & Laura Lawrence, Diane & Gary Burke, Tami Cohen,
Thomas Dickerson, Stan & Carolyn Sterling, Christian & Elizabeth Moreno
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
Coffee & Conversation
February 8 9:30am - 12:30pm
Shawver Welcome Center
Enjoy a cup of coffee & get to know FUMCR.
Bring your questions!
thinking about joining?
February 8
11am
Room 210
A class to explore membership at FUMCR.
RSVP to ewilson@fumcr.com
outreach ministry
fumcr.com/mission
rev. joy anderson
janderson@fumcr.com
NETWORK NEEDS: january
upcoming opportunities
fumcr.com/events
communications Center
info@fumcr.com
FUMCR shepherd information mtg
TODAY
12noon Mays Hall
Wednesday, January 28 7pm Room 203
Become a Shepherd and help FUMCR accomplish
its mission in 2015! Attend one of the information
meetings to find out how you can participate.
Questions: ewilson@fumcr.com or 972-996-0134
altar flowers
Purchase altar flowers in honor or memory of a
loved one or in celebration of a special occasion.
To reserve flowers on a specific date, contact Liz
Angstadt at langstadt@fumcr.com or 972.996.0120.
dallas sidekicks game
January 31 7pm Allen Event Center
Singles Fellowship Ministry will be attending Faith
& Family Night at the Sidekicks game following
dinner at Cowboy Chicken. fumcr.com/singles
learning communities
Cooking oil, sugar, flour, seasonings, canned
meat, pasta sauce
Registration open for Spring 2015 classes
Find a list of classes in the brochures located in the
pew backs or online: fumcr.com/learn
additional network needs
access saturday worship
Gently used coats: all sizes, infants - adults can
be taken directly to Network, 741 Sherman,
Richardson, TX 75081.
habitat walk-a-thon
February 28
9am
Walkers needed! Pick up pledge forms in the
Shawver Welcome Center or church office.
south africa mission trip mtg
January 29
7pm
Room 2A
Informational meeting for those interested in
participating in the mission trip, June 5-14.
January 31 5pm
Sanctuary
On Super Bowl weekend, Access will move to
Saturday night. Join us for an energy-filled worship
service followed by a group outing to a local
restaurant to benefit our partnership with Mark
Twain Elementary School.
senior adult ministry
fumcr.com/senioradults
rev. fred treviño
ftrevino@fumcr.com
games for seniors
January 26
1-3:30pm
Bartula Family Life Center Room 2C
1st and 4th Mondays. Bring your own
games or use those provided.
children’s ministry
fumcr.com/children
cheryl bishop
cbishop@fumcr.com
god and me
February 1 - March 1 11am Room 230
For 2nd & 3rd graders, especially scouts, to
explore their faith story and earn a badge.
preschool/mdo 2015-16
Registation for current families and church
members begins February 2. Information
available in the preschool office on January 26.
student ministry
caring ministry
fumcr.com/youth
fumcr.com/caring
tommy houghteling
tommy@fumcr.com
rev. april johnson bristow
april@fumcr.com
scholarship opportunities
Help For Hurting Hearts
March 8 Deadline
For United Methodist graduating seniors and
current college students. Applications available
at www.gbhem.org/loans-and-scholarships
Sundays starting TODAY Cost $20
2-4 pm Harvey Assembly Rm. 217
Support group for those experiencing grief.
Register: fumcr.com/hurtinghearts
joys & concerns:
In the Hospital as of Tuesday, January 20:
Paul Braziller, Evelyn Belvin, Carol Miner
Those who have lost loved ones:
Marvilou Walters on the death of her uncle
Bill and Jennifer Sproull on the death of Bill’s brother;
Ryan and Maggie on the death of their uncle
Dan Mackey on the death of his wife, Jeanette Mackey
Peggy Little on the death of her husband, Larry Little;
Austin and Julianne on the death of their father
Joyce Rutherford on the death of her son-in-law
Those especially needing our prayers:
(Names will be listed for three weeks.)
John Shipman’s cousins, Steve and Pam Hackett’s friend, Jeanne Kilgard’s father, Susan Bynum’s cousin and Mary Esther Bynum’s niece, Logan
Newell, Joy Barnes’ sister, Paul Braziller, J J Hibbs, Barbara Clary’s friend, Joan Huddleston’s friend, Mark Johnston, Ruth Fortney’s friend, Lindsay
Garrett’s friend, Susan Wilson’s friend, Ann Lendvay’s grandchildren, Carol Marshall’s friend, Gary and Glenda Hanks’ niece, Donna Russell’s son-inlaw, Sherian Bernhard, Alexis Gatewood’s aunt, Glen Dodson, Joanna Gaudsmith’s brother, Larry and Murlyn Zeske’s friend, Nancy Cook, Elizabeth
Reger’s friend, WynEl Dodson’s brother, Marty Nairab’s friend, Betty Shipman, Don Porth, Wendy Smith’s mother, Christine McKibben’s friend, Chris
Kilgard, Jana Dodson’s aunt and uncle, Deborah Sawyer’s friend, Lonnie Haygood, Lesley “Annie” and Leslea Hurt, Josh Schilling, Jim Lawson’s
mother, Tammie Haug’s aunt, Carol Miner, Barbara Pitcock’s friend, Ken Cheairs, Megan McDowell’s friend, Harolyn Ezell’s friend, Betty Stripling’s
son-in-law, Felicia Norvell’s father, Millie Walker’s uncle & grandpa, Alys Richards’ friend, Mary Pinac, Mary Bylander’s daughter, Melissa Brumfield’s
friends, Tom Lowery, Bobbie Hammer’s sister-in-law,Evelyn and Katie Belvin, Tammie DeVoe’s father & step-mother, Glenn Dennis, Jason Lemons’
father, Diana Colvin, Linda Kugler, Susan Thompson, Bert Duckett, Mary Jane White’s son, Dan Stowe
A printed copy of the indefinite prayer list is available on the tables located by the exits of the sanctuary.