May 1, 2016 Sunday Bulletin

Today’s Altar flowers are for the glory of God and
for the congregation.
Prayer List Update: We have updated the names in the “Prayers for Healing”. If you
know someone who should stay on the prayer list, please let the office know by
calling 979-732-2643. Thank You.
PRAYERS FOR HEALING: Hal Adcock, Josh Coffman, Dominic, Jason Dunn and family,
Howard Chollett, Ed Halcom, Alton Huelsebusch, Francina Huskey, Nancy Stiles, Peggy
Wunneburger
PRAY FOR OUR HOMEBOUND Irene Noska
THOSE IN NURSING FACILITIES Betty Clarke, Ken Clarke, Marjorie Cloutier, Doris Cobb,
Harlow Dolch, Jackie Hughes, Pat Kelly, Bernice Lehmann, Juanita McDaniels
OUR CHURCH LEADERS Crossroads District Superintendent, Rev. Robert Lopez, District Lay
Leader Dale Alexander, FUMC Lay Leader Erica Meinke, Rev. Mark Brechin
RECENT PRAYER REQUESTS
AWAKENING - For the lost and addicted
HEALING - Stephanie’s mom, Francina H., Jason Reip, Sr., Micah Witt, Teresa Duncan,
Aaron Davis, Dylan Shane Perry, Terry Lynn Staggs, Hudspeth family
PATIENCE, PEACE, STRENGTH - Bob Griffin family, First Responders, flood &
earthquake victims, family & parents that lost their baby, Teresa Duncan (quit
smoking), Jason Reip, Jr., John Gebauer, Jennifer Raabe’s children & family, Evan,
Truck drivers
PASTORAL EMERGENCY? CALL OR TEXT PASTOR MARK 830-931-1440
IF THERE IS A PROBLEM AT ONE OF THE FACILITIES, PLEASE CALL ONE OF THESE TRUSTEES:
Sanctuary
Education Building
Rick Mattix or John Buehler
Bobby Schmidt or Ron Davis
First United Methodist
Church
1229 Milam, Columbus, TX 78934
Office: 979-732-2643
Fax: 979-732-2649
Nurse: 979-732-5275
Email: columbusfumc@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.fumccolumbustx.com
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Services: 8:45am-Main Service with Communion, 11:00am-Chapel Service
Sunday School: 10:00am
PROGRAM/COMMITTEE CONTACTS
Administrative Council - Erica Meinke
Altar Guild/Acolytes - Kathy Pustejovsky
Columbus Community Choir - Rick Walla
Disaster Relief - Rebecka LaCourse
Finance - Jim Meinke
Greeters - Jean Crelia
Grace’s Table - R.C. Lumpkin
Ministerial Alliance Rep - Dale Alexander
MYF & VBS - Karen Broussard
Nominations - Rev. Mark Brechin
Permanent Endowment - Heather Elliott
Readers - Charles Slovak
Senior Care Ministry - Brenda Howard
Share Your Christmas (SYC) - Peggy Wunneburger
SPRC Thanksgiving Meal - Don Benson
Trustees - Rick Mattix
UMW/Bereavement - Sonya Saul
Ushers - Royce Jurries
Wesley Nurse Health Care - Jean Redus
Worship - Lisa Patteson
Youth Group - Karen Broussard
Please contact the church office for phone numbers
REV. MARK BRECHIN, Pastor
DALE ALEXANDER, Dist. L ay L eader
ERICA MEINKE, L ay L eader
LISA MCNUTT, T reasurer
SANDRA DUSEK, Secretary
RICK ALTMAN, Chancel Choir Director
R.C. LUMPKIN, Bell Choir Director
DEBORA SHIMEK, W esley Nurse
JACKIE SCHUMAN, A SM Director
(After School Ministry)
Baptism, Marriage, & Church Membership
Contact the Church Office
VISITATIONS
The Senior Care Ministry is available to visit
those in assisted living and nursing facilities.
Contact Brenda Howard
BULLETINE DEADLINE:
Wednesday Noon
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016
May 1, 2016
“Rejoice in the Past...Build for the Future”
Liturgical Color: White
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Gathering Songs (Medley)
Announcements
Gathering Song
8:45 a.m.
Soon and Very Soon
He Lives
UMH 706
UMH 310
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
(lighting of the candles)
†Gathering Words
UMH 349 X2
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us
That your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations.
Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us.
†Opening Prayer
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no
secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your
Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name,
through Christ our Lord. Amen
Shall We Gather At The River
The Apostle’s Creed
UMH 723
UMH 881
†Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Young Disciples
Offertory Prayer
UMH 70
Almighty God, at the time of our greatest need you surprised us with your
wondrous love in Your Son our Savior, Jesus Christ. Fixing our gaze upon Calvary,
accept this humble offering of gratitude to the honor and glory of your name. Amen
Offering
†Doxology
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Musical Blessing
Prayer for Illumination
I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit,
that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may
hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen
1st Scripture Reading
Acts 16:9-15
2nd Scripture Reading
Revelation 21:22 - 22:5
†Gospel Reading
John 14:23-29
Sermon
Because He Lives: We Are Never Alone
Prayer of Confession & Pardon
Communion
Breathe On Me, Breath Of God
†Hymn of Invitation
Spirit Song
†Please STAND if comfortable doing so.
11:00 a.m.
Prelude
Announcements
Centering Song
(lighting of the candles)
Psalm 67:1, 2, 5, 6
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us
That your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations.
Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us.
†Opening Prayer
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no
secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of
your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your
holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen
†Opening Hymn
Victory In Jesus
UMH 370
†Affirmation of Faith
The Apostle’s Creed
UMH 881
†Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
UMH 070
Hymn
There’s Within My Heart A Melody
UMH 380
Young Disciples/Ministry Minute
Offertory Prayer
Almighty God, at the time of our greatest need you surprised us with your
wondrous love in Your Son our Savior, Jesus Christ. Fixing our gaze upon Calvary,
accept this humble offering of gratitude to the honor and glory of your name. Amen
Offering
†Doxology
Sharing of Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Musical Blessing
No, Never Alone
Chancel Choir
Prayer for Illumination
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit,
that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may
hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen
Christian Moore
UMH 012
UMH 420
UMH 347
(Those wishing to join our church family, please come forward during Hymn of Invitation)
†Benediction
†Dismissal With Blessing
May 1, 2016
†Gathering Words
Psalm 67:1, 2, 5, 6
†Opening Song
†Affirmation of Faith
“Rejoice in the Past...Build for the Future”
Liturgical Color: White
Sixth Sunday of Easter
1st Scripture Reading
2nd Scripture Reading
†Gospel Reading
Sermon
†Hymn of Invitation
Acts 16:9-15
Revelation 21:22 - 22:5
John 14:23-29
Because He Lives: We Are Never Alone
The Family Prayer Song
Christian Moore
FWS 2188
(Those wishing to join our church family, please come forward during Hymn of Invitation)
†Benediction
†Dismissal With Blessing
†Please STAND if comfortable doing so.
District Basic & Advanced Lay Servant Training
at Cathedral Oaks
Saturday, May 7
District Basic & Advanced Lay Servant Training
at Cathedral Oaks
Sunday, May 8
8:45am-Worship/Communion
10:00am-Sunday School for all ages
11:00am-Worship/Communion with Fishes &
Loaves collection
I am a visitor
I am a new resident
I am a regular attendee
11:00
8:45
USHERS - Eddie Hernandez
READERS - Nita Renick
Cell
11:00
Gary Chandler
Carmen Slovak
If you are unable to make your appointed time
Last Week’s Offering
Address:
Check $3,620.00
National Day of Prayer
Ceremony
Thursday, May 5, 2016
CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
Complete this space if you have changed
your email or phone #. Please drop this
card in the collection plate when it
comes by you. Thank you.
Gather at Noon at the Colorado
County Courthouse East Parking Area
Seating will be provided. This ceremony is
being sponsored by the local Ministerial
Alliance and the Columbus Christian
Women’s Organization.
Wesley Chapel
United Methodist Church
Name ___________________________
4322 US 90A, Altair, TX
Birth date ________________________
Home Phone _____________________
Annual Homecoming &
Mother’s Day Celebration
Work Phone _____________________
“Cultivating A Heart For Motherhood”
Address__________________________
E-Mail Address
Friday, May 6
8:45
please find a substitute.
Name:
Home
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
10:30am-Emmaus Reunion Group,
Ed. Bldg., Parlor
12:00 (noon)-Nat’l Day of Prayer at
Courthouse E. Parking Area. In case of
rain, gather at UMC, FLC.
6:00pm-Bell Choir practice, Ed. Bldg., Room 2
7:00pm-Daybreak practice, Sanctuary
PRAYERS
I lift up to God in prayer:
May 8
Cash $231.00
Phone:______________________________________________
Thursday, May 5
Our Worshiping Fellowship
2:00pm-Lectionary Class with Pastor Mark,
Ed. Bldg., Library
5:30pm-Trustees meeting, FLC
6:00pm-Ministerial Alliance High School
End-of-Year party, First Baptist Church
6:30pm-Chancel Choir practice, Ed. Bldg.,
Choir Room
EVERYONE PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME HERE, CIRCLE THE SERVICE TIME AND DROP IT IN THE COLLECTION .
Wednesday, May 4
If you would like to add someone on the bulletin prayer list, please fill out the "prayer" form
below. In order to mail a card to them you
must include their address.
Need:
City/State/zip________________________________________
6:00pm-Worship Committee meeting,
Ed. Bldg., Library
Tuesday, May 3
Mailing Address:______________________________________
Monday, May 2
Visitors please also provide:
8:45am-Worship/Communion with Fishes &
Loaves collection
10:00am-Sunday School for all ages
11:00am-Worship
(Communion & Fishes & Loaves May 8)
May 1, 2016
Sunday, May 1-Christian Moore preaching
Name(s):____________________________________________
Circle service you attended today.
The Week At A Glance
Email address ____________________
 I would like a visit from
the Pastor
Proverbs 4:23
Sunday, May 8, 2016 @ 3:00 p.m.
We would be honored to have you attend our Annual
Homecoming and Mother’s Day Celebration Service.
Your presence will make our day complete.
Pastor Edward E. Glover