Whatever It Takes October 19, 2014 Acts 20: 7-12

October 19, 2014
Whatever It Takes
Acts 20: 7-12
October 19, 2014
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
Prelude
8:45
*indicates the people standing
Passacaglia in C minor
Fred Gramann
Bells of Bronze; Kathleen Parsons, Cathy Herring and Elizabeth Garvin, directors
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 577
God of Grace and God of Glory
Time of Prayer
Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason
The Lord’s Prayer Page 895 United Methodist Hymnal
Offering Our Gifts to God
(Remember the Extra Dollar)
Offertory Music
Who Am I
Casting Crowns
Kyle Henson, solo
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth would care to know my name, would care to feel my hurt?
Who am I, that the bright and morning star would choose to light the way for my ever wandering heart?
Refrain:
Not because of who I am, but because of what you’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done, but because of who you are.
I am a flower quickly fading, here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean, a vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I’m calling. Lord, you catch me when I’m falling
And you’ve told me who I am. I am yours, I am yours.
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin would look on me with love and watch me rise again?
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea would call out through the rain and calm the storm in me?
refrain
Children’s Time
Dr. Oliphint
Introduction Eric Vroonland
Scripture
Acts 20: 7-12
Jen Vroonland
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Almost Christian: Whatever It Takes
Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 140
Dr. Oliphint
Be Thou My Vision
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
Postlude
Dr. Dean
A Mighty Fortress
J. G. Walther
October 19, 2014
Please silence cell phones as we prepare our hearts for worship.
Prelude
9:45 11:00
*indicates the people standing
Passacaglia in C minor
Fred Gramann
Bells of Bronze; Kathleen Parsons, Cathy Herring and Elizabeth Garvin, directors
Greeting
Dr. Clayton Oliphint
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Hymn 577
God of Grace and God of Glory
*Affirmation of Faith 881
Paige Culp (9:45) Steve Martin (11:00)
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried,
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*universal
Special Music
Who Am I
Casting Crowns
Kyle Henson, solo
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth would care to know my name, would care to feel my hurt?
Who am I, that the bright and morning star would choose to light the way for my ever wandering heart?
Refrain:
Not because of who I am, but because of what you’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done, but because of who you are.
I am a flower quickly fading, here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean, a vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I’m calling. Lord, you catch me when I’m falling
And you’ve told me who I am. I am yours, I am yours.
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin would look on me with love and watch me rise again?
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea would call out through the rain and calm the storm in me?
refrain
Time of Prayer
Rev. Debra Hobbs Mason
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
Bound for the Promised Land
arr. Mack Wilberg
Chancel Choir; Michael Lightfoot, director
Mary Lightfoot and Austin Howard, piano four-hands
On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand and cast a wishful eye,
to Canaan’s fair and happy land where my possessions lie.
There generous fruits that never fail on trees immortal grow;
there rocks and hills and brooks and vales with milk and honey flow.
refrain:
I am bound for the promised land, I’m bound for the promised land,
O who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land.
O the transporting rapturous scene that rises to my sight,
sweet fields arrayed in living green and rivers of delight.
When shall I reach that happy place and be forever blessed?
When shall I see my Father’s face and in His bosom rest? refrain
Children’s Time
Dr. Oliphint
Introduction Eric Vroonland
Scripture
Acts 20: 7-12
Jen Vroonland
This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Almost Christian: Whatever It Takes
Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Dr. Oliphint
*Hymn 140
Be Thou My Vision
Reception of New Members
Sending Forth
Dr. Dean
Postlude
A Mighty Fortress
J. G. Walther
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
Acolytes:
Sophie Lawrence and Victoria Harris (8:45)
Communion is available in Ogden Fellowship Hall East at 12 (noon)
Dr. Rebecca Bruff, minister; assisted by a Stephen Minister
Flowers in the Sanctuary are in loving memory of Evelyn Caruthers by Mike & Mary Lou Caruthers and family
Flowers in the Shawver Welcome Center are in celebration of the marriage of Emily Grinsfelder and John Ross
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:
Peggy Klasky, Paula Saunders, Shawn Gordan, Kenton & Julee Grupe,
Rosemary Roeske, William & Katie Taylor, Pedzi Mushonga, Sasha Mushonga
First United Methodist Church
- Richardson -
503 North Central Expressway
Richardson, Texas 75080
972 235 8385
www.fumcr.com
upcoming opportunities
student ministry
fumcr.com/events
fumcr.com/youth
communications Center
info@fumcr.com
tommy houghteling
tommy@fumcr.com
span
sr. high camping trip
Monthly dinner, parent program and
children’s activities for single parents and
grandparents. fumcr.com/span
men’s fellowship dinner
October 21
6pm
Shawver Welcome Center
Steve Wakefield will give a presentation on his
experience climbing Mount Everest. All FUMCR
men and their guests are welcome.
fall pansy sale
Order forms in Shawver Welcome Center or
online at fumcr.com/pansy. Sponsored by
Woman’s Center and FUMCR Garden Ministry.
tamale sale
Order forms available at the Shawver Welcome
Center. $12 per dozen. Today is last day to order.
Pick up Saturday, October 25, 3-5pm.
spanish conversation class
Mondays, Starting October 27 1pm Rm 213
For further info and registration, please call
Barbara at 972-931-5879.
fumcr app
Use the App to share a prayer request with
FUMCR. Available for download now for
Android, iPhone and iPad.
November 7-9 Cost $20
Register by October 30.
spring break ski trip
March 6-11 Cost $440
Registration and deposit due by December 30.
umyf
Tonight
5-7pm Bartula Family Life Center
Jr. High and Sr. High Combined
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
senior adult ministry
women’s conference
fumcr.com/senioradults
November 8
9am
Sanctuary Complex
“Living Life to the Fullest” Cost $35.
fumcr.com/womensconference
rev. fred treviño
ftrevino@fumcr.com
veterans day event
October 28
10am-1:30pm
Tour VNA Meals on Wheels and wrap
Christmas gifts for home-bound clients.
November 11
7pm
Sanctuary
The Veterans Day Ceremony is for all veterans
of the church and community, their families and
anyone who wants to pay tribute.
outreach ministry
fumcr.com/mission
rev. joy anderson
janderson@fumcr.com
NETWORK NEEDS: october
Chili, canned corn, spaghetti sauce, flour
domestic violence awareness
October is Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. Displays and informational material
located in the Shawver Welcome Center.
international christmas market
November 14, 15, & 16 Bartula Family Life Ctr
Purchase gift certificates, good for all crafts
and merchandise, by contacting Mary Collins
at mcollins@fumcr.com or 972-996-0101.
Volunteeers needed for market! Sign up
online at fumcr.com/market
esl
Our ESL class is growing! Another ESL
teacher is needed Mondays and Wednesdays,
9:00-10:30am. Class meets at FUMCR.
Contact Dee Weaver dweaver@fumcr.com
mission project/work day
joys & concerns:
In the Hospital as of Tuesday, September 16:
John Jolly, Tawana Makoni
Those who have lost loved ones:
The family of Beverly Baggett on her death
Colin, Brendan and Dillon McMahan on the death of their father ,Mark McMahan
Brenda and Jerry Monk on the death of Brenda’s mother;
Tristan Upchurch and Taryn Genovese on the death of their grandmother
Nancy and Hal McKay on the death of Nancy’s brother
Elena Tyler on the death of her husband, Ray Tyler
Those especially needing our prayers:
(Names will be listed for three weeks.)
Debbi Jackson’s daughter and all healthcare workers at Presbyterian Dallas, those affected by Ebola virus and their families, Joan
Cook, Jeri Wakefield’s friend, Christina Jenkins friend, Sharon Boutte’s friend, Jim Johnson’s wife, Robert McCann’s father, Lucy
VanKirk’s friends, Erin Marshall’s friend, Louise Lewis, Sheri Adams’ friends, Harry Lewis, James Toney, John Jolly, Una Belcher,
Bert Duckett, Janet VanOver’s co-worker, Jeff and Karen Morgan’s daughter, Luella Johnson, Maxine Calame, Beth Smith’s mother, Melinda Bogoslavsky’s mother-in-law, Chelsea Edge, Brendan, Colin and Dillon McMahan, Kaitlin Navarro’s friend, Carol Gill’s
brother-in-law and daughter, Mt. View Kairos Weekend, Billie Snow’s friend, Heather Grimsley’s sister, Tommy Atchison’s friend,
Jack Orr’s son, Billye Crumlish’s niece and nephew, Ruth Brixey, Blessing Saungweme, Bud Carr’s cousin, Spike Huddleston’s
friend, Dee Cummings friend, Heidi Lindh, John Buehner’s friend, Jenny Bernhard’s aunt and friend, Bill Sproull’s brother, Dot
Van Norman, Tim Griffy’s friend, Joe and Sharon Snayd’s daughter, Lisa Althaus, Bud and Louise Cramp, Donna Usher, Leslea
Hurt, Dalva Mozzer-Coffee, Carol Tate’s father, Rose Marie Benton, Martha Aldridge’s family member, Addie and Donna Reddick,
Glenda Frizzell’s husband, Deborah Porter and her father, Melissa Wilson
A printed copy of the indefinite prayer list is available on the tables located by the exits of the sanctuary.