Among Christians, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy N

Touching Lives through Christ by Reaching Out, Bringing In, Lifting Up, Sending Forth
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
T WENTY-SECOND SUNDAY
AFTER
PENTECOST
Among Christians, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy
Spirit upon the Twelve Apostles and other followers of Jesus, as described
in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–31. For this reason, Pentecost is sometimes described by some Christians today as the "Birthday of the Church."
4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Phone: 423.698.6951 • Fax: 423.629.5193
www.brainerdumc.org
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP AT 10:45AM
Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost
(Commitment Sunday November 16)
THE GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Mark C. Davis
Prelude
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
Choral Introit
Sing to the Lord a New Song
Chancel Choir
*Hymn
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Karle Erickson
UMH 400
*Prayer of Confession
Patient God, forgive our impatience. Help us wait faithfully, as we
prepare to hear and receive, not only your word, but your very
presence in our lives and in our world. Fill our lamps with your
grace, that we might be ready to receive your forgiveness, and
celebrate your unity with us. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.
*Affirmation Faith
Romans 8:35, 37-39
UMH 887
*Gloria Patri
MEINEKE
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.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Children’s Time with Ms. Karen
All children ages 3–9 are invited to come to the altar for a moment
with our Family Life Ministries Coordinator, Mrs. Karen Stoll.
*Hymn
Bless Thou the Gifts (sing twice)
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Ecclesiastes 5:10
I Timothy 6:10
“God’s Artwork”
UMH 587
Pew Bible OT 617
Pew Bible NT 210
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Rev. Mark C. Davis
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Chancel Choir, Brainerd Bells
Douglas Wagner
*Offertory Response
OLD HUNDREDTH
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. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Lord’s Prayer
UMH 895
*Hymn
I Surrender All
SENDING FORTH
UMH 354
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher
*Benediction
Leader – As light for the world, go forth for God. Use the gifts He has
given you to paint a beautiful world for others.
People – We go now to light the way. In the name of Christ. Amen.
*Response
He Giveth More Grace
Chancel Choir
arr. Fred Bock
*Postlude
Organist – Mr. Jeff Scofield
Music Director – Dr. Rebecca Atkins
*Please stand as you are able.
Upcoming Special Dates to Put on Your Calendar . . .
Nov 9th–16th
Nov 23rd
Nov 30th
Dec 7th
Dec 14th
Dec 18th
Dec 24th
Dec 28th
Stewardship Series
Commitment Sunday Nov. 16
Giving Thanks for Christ the King
Christ the King Sunday
Hanging of the Green at 5 p.m.
1st Sunday in Advent
Children’s Christmas at 5 p.m.
2nd Sunday in Advent
Christmas Cantata at 10:45 a.m.
3rd Sunday in Advent
Scenic City Chorale Concert at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Candle Light Communion at 6 p.m.
Christmas Eve
One Worship Service at 10 a.m.
Christmas Sunday
PRAYER CONCERNS
Donna Akers
Oma Atkins
Ann Barrows
Jack Berry
Calvin Bush
Jackie Bush
Carolyn Caldwell
Mary Moore Clements
Viola Hudson
Bob Lewis
Tina McKenzie
Jean Miller
Sally Nash
Betty Northcutt
Ann Sasser
Joyce Taylor
Joyce Vaughn
Mary White
Geraldine Witt
Congregation, Children, Youth, Pastors & Staff of BUMC
The flowers on the altar today are in honor of the 93rd
birthday of Gene Bales and the 4th birthday of his
youngest grandson, Nicholas Bales Devine.
Johnston Woods Retreat Center
Family Camping Trip
November 21-23
Reservation form and payment due by
Nov 17, to Karen Stoll or Kelcy Chambers.
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child gives shoeboxes filled with small gifts to children
worldwide who would otherwise have no
Christmas gifts. If you would like to pack a
shoebox, please fill it with small toys, art
supplies, and hygiene products as well as $7 to cover the
cost of shipping. You may bring your shoeboxes to the
atrium at the church any time before November 18th. We will
deliver them to a drop off center for you. Thank you.
Finance Information
Finance Monthly
Need MTD
through 11/2/14
Received MTD
through 11/2/14
General Budget
$54,167
$13,542
25%
$12,671
23%
Building Mortgage
$13,463
$3,366
25%
$2,578
19%
Finance Yearly
week 44
Need YTD
Received YTD
through 11/2/14
through 11/2/14
General Budget
$650,000
$550,000
85%
$530,947
82%
Building Mortgage
$161,559
$136,704
85%
$150,613
93%
Modern Giving Comes to BUMC!
Brainerd UMC is excited to announce that you can now manage
your giving online! Giving online is easy and allows you to set up
automatic recurring contributions and view your complete online
giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet.
Simply follow these easy steps:
1) Visit the church website at www.brainerdumc.org
2) Click on the Giving button,
3) Click on the Create Profile button, then
4) Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and
to schedule your recurring contributions.
UMW will have a box in the Atrium to collect personal care items (soap, deodorant, comb,
brush, tissues, wet wipes, shave cream, disposable razors, dental care items, wash cloths)
and food items (granola bars, cheese crackers, peanut
butter crackers, fruit cups and pudding cups)
for the Mustard Seed homeless ministry.
GIFTS TO THE CHURCH
Operating
Memorial Fund
Building Fund
In Memory of
Charles Murray by:
Earl Marler
Patricia Greene
Dathyne Covington
Gene Blaes
Robert Fehn
Ruth Benton
Katherine & Donald Seagle
J.L. O’Kelly, Jr.
Allen & Beth Leatherwood
In Memory of
Sue Veazey by:
Georgia Nicholson
In Memory of
Peg Butler
Joe Clark
Barney Robertson by:
Dave & Barbara Ann Hopkins
Wednesday Night Dinners
Come join us for food, fellowship & fun!
This Wednesday, the $7.00 meal will be:
Ham, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, and
Cake. By Tuesday at 3:00 pm, please call
or email Jenny to make a one-time or permanent reservation:423-698-6951or jbacon@brainerdumc.org
BUM Youth need YOU!
As we renovate the youth lounge, we ask that you or your Sunday School
class join us by meeting some of the following needs:
(In order of importance)
1. New refrigerator-stainless steel
2. Ping pong table
3. Foosball table
4. Lounge chairs for small group room
5. TV wall-mount capable
We welcome new/old items, discounted items, or any monetary donations.
We are looking to complete renovations by November 14. For donations or
more information, contact youth director, Katy Burnette (863) 370-9267 or
Brainerd’s unofficial interior designer, Kathy Dunbar (423) 653-7747.
As some of you know, our students have been able to
partake in Wednesday night meals thanks to the generosity of many Sunday School classes here at Brainerd
Church. To show our appreciation, BUM Youth would
like to invite all members to our Open House Thanks
luncheon on Nov 16 following the 10:45 service.
This meal is FREE and includes a walk-through of our
newly renovated youth lounge. Please make reservations in the Narthex
or email Katy Burnette at youth@brainerdumc.org.
BUMC Weekly Events
Sunday, November 9
8:45 a.m.
Oasis Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School
10:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
3:00 p.m.
Stephen Ministry Meeting, Lower Conference Room
4:00 p.m.
Youth Band Practice, Rec Room
5:00 p.m.
Making Sense of the Bible, Kingsbury Room
5:00 p.m.
SHINE (grades 3-5), Children’s Wing
5:00 p.m.
Youth Rec and Worship, Gym & Youth Area
6:00 p.m.
Gospel Jam, McFerrin Chapel
Monday, November 10
7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts, Scout Cabin
Tuesday, November 11
10:00 a.m.
Scenic City Chorale Rehearsal, Choir Room
10:30 a.m.
Circle #2, Carolyn Shaerer’s House
12:30 p.m.
Ladies’ Bridge, Truman Brooks Room
6:00 p.m.
Envy Dance, Gym
6:00 p.m.
Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room
Wednesday, November 12
11:00 a.m.
Circle #4,
3:00 p.m.
Girl Scouts, Room 329
4:30 p.m.
Open Gym for Youth, Gym
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night Dinner & Programs,, Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m.
iLIFE Groups, Rec Room
6:15 p.m.
Experiencing God, Library with Mark
6:15 p.m.
The Heart of Christianity, Kingsbury Room with Dennis
6:15 p.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
6:30 p.m.
Knitters’ Group, Asbury Room
7:30 p.m.
Oasis Band Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, November 13
10:30 a.m.
Circle #5, Library
Friday, November 14
8:00 a.m.
TN Conference on Social Welfare, Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m.
Chattanooga Hive Homeschool Group, Gym
5:30 a.m.
USA Dance, Gym
Saturday, November 16
12:00 noon
Organ Practice, Sanctuary
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 9:00AM
Welcome
Announcements
Prelude
*Opening Hymn
I Love to Tell the Story
UMH 156
*Passing the Peace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Worship with our Tithes and Offerings
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Ecclesiastes 5:10 and I Timothy 6:10
Pew Bible OT 617 and Pew Bible NT 210
“God’s Artwork”
*Closing Hymn
Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher
More Love to Thee, O Christ
UMH 453
*Benediction
Postlude
Depart to Service
Pianist: Terry Sanford
*Please stand as you are able.
Staff of Brainerd United Methodist Church
The Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Flaugher ~ dflaugher@brainerdumc.org ~ Senior Pastor
The Rev. Mark Davis ~ mdavis@brainerdumc.org ~ Outreach Pastor
The Rev. Terri Lowe ~ tjlowe1950@epbfi.com ~ Congregational Care Pastor
Dr. Rebecca Atkins ~ choir@brainerdumc.org ~ Director of Music
Jeff Scofield ~ traveldesk@mindspring.com ~ Organist
Karen Stoll ~ kstoll@brainerdumc.org ~ Director of Family Ministries
Kelcy Chambers ~ preschool@brainerdumc.org ~ Preschool Director
Katy Burnette ~ youth@brainerdumc.org ~ Youth Director