Declaration of Purpose

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR TODAY are given to
the glory of God and in honor of Lewis Riddle, Jim Severt
and Mike Dove in appreciation for their efforts in
revitalizing the sanctuary.
Declaration of Purpose
Presentation of the Building
Consecration of the Building
Recognition of Workers
“Praise His Holy Name”
Anthem
K. Hampton
Children’s Time (11 am)
(Children 3 years through 3rd grade may leave for children’s
church AFTER this.)
*Hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” UMH 545
church office to add or remove names on our prayer list. If we
have removed someone you wished to remain on the prayer list,
we are sorry. Please notify the church office to have the person
added.
Consecration of the Pulpit
Prayer for Illumination
New Testament Lesson
Sermon
I Corinthians 3:5–15
No Other Foundation Pastor Keith Ritchie
Welcome of Maegan Mitchell
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn
“What Gift Can We Bring”
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Consecration of Baptismal Font
The Giving of our Gifts
Offertory Music
Offertory Prayer
*Doxology
Consecration of Lord’s Table
THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER:
THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Zora Roberson, Roberta
Marshall, J.B. Heldreth, Jo Carter (Carter Underwood’s
mother), Tim Nagle (Peg Hollander’s son), H. Kenneth
Martin (Shirley Self’s brother-in-law), Del Martin
(Shirley Self’s nephew), Jennifer Bradshaw, Laura Parcell
(Shirley Self’s mother), Julia Self, Lucille Self, Lynn
Barbour, Debbie Love, Debbie Reed, Mick Brandon,
Twila Showalter (Paula Ritchie’s family), LeaAnn Lilly,
Katherine Damen, Pat Penn, Gabriel Porras (Ruth
Chaney’s great grandson), Promise Hagan (Rhonda
Enalls’ granddaughter), Johnny Matthews. Please call the
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THOSE WHO ARE SHUT-IN: Meta Roth, Dot Bowen,
George Lavinder, Frances Fishel, Evelyn Barnes, Louise
Grigg, Marlene Lopez, Helen Phipps, John Clark, Evelyn
Holmes, Robbie Woodruff, Tom and Gene Knight, Les
Finney, Helen Alber
THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Sgt. Justin Andes (Marilyn
Dell’s grandson), Army PVC William Scott Barlow, Bernard
Courtland Brooks, Steve Burton, YM2 Seth Buswell (son-inlaw of Lil and Paul Geib), Army Private Michael Frazier
(grandson of Lil and Paul Geib), Matthew Flint (Kelly
Flint’s brother), Jacob T. Hall (Cindy Matherly’s nephew),
Capt. Brad Heath, Michael Lewis (Rosie and Fred Lewis’
son), Evan McNeer, Beau Oakes, S. Sgts. David & Kimberly
Peay, Douglas Blake Spencer, LTC Dana Stowell (greatnephew of Belle Lynskey), Stephen Patton, Private C. J.
Emerson, Patrick Connelly, LCPL, Ozzie LCPL
THOSE IN THE MISSION FIELD: Elma Jocson, Chase
and Audrey Arndt
Prayers of the People
THOSE WHO LOST LOVED ONES: Harry and Patti
Garrett (Patti’s sister, JoAnn Tolson)
Lord’s Prayer (using trespasses)
A MEMORIAL in memory of Lee Eden was given by Mark
and Rebecca Crabtree.
A MEMORIAL in memory of Bernie Becker was given by
Mark and Rebecca Crabtree.
MEMORIALS in memory of Alma Sunderland were given
by Dewey and Martha McGhee, Eliza and Jim Severt, and
Marian Myers.
MEMORIALS in memory of Thelma Love were given by
Mark and Rebecca Crabtree and Joe and Carolyn Philpott.
Children riding the Christmas Parade float, please
report to church fellowship hall by 4 pm on Saturday,
Nov. 22.
All families are invited to come to Youth/JAMZ today at 5
pm to enjoy a covered dish dinner and to pack our Operation
Christmas Child boxes for delivery. Pack a box (or more),
include $7 for shipping, and bring the box with you today.
Bring a dish to share and have fun while we prepare the
boxes ready for the children!
The Wesley Guild has pecans for sale: pecan halves (1
pound bags) for $12 and chopped pecans (1 pound bags)
for $10. Contact Lewis Riddle (638-8567) or Martha
Clark (638-1038).
Travel the Highways of Advent Bible study will be held
on Mondays at 3:30 pm in the parlor and 7 pm in the
conference room.
Not a Silent Night Advent Bible study will be held on
Tuesdays at noon in the conference room. Bring a lunch
and experience Advent and Christmas from Mary’s point
of view.
The Fellowship Committee will have a meeting Tuesday,
November 18, at 6 pm in fellowship hall.
Upcoming Events from the Fellowship Committee
 Christmas Parade – Saturday, November 22
beginning a 5 pm. The committee will
distribute hot chocolate. Additional people are
needed to help.
 Hanging of the Green reception – Sunday,
November 30, after the service. Volunteers to
provide refreshments are needed. We need
cheeseballs, sandwiches and cookies.
Please let Nancy Bryant know if you can help in either of
these areas (cell phone after 3 pm - 252-7069).
Hanging of the Green is Sunday, November 30, at 5 pm.
A reception in the fellowship hall will follow the service.
Food Bank: Thank you for your donations of lunchmeat.
Thanks also to everyone who helped yesterday. For
December food bank, we are collected canned peaches
and pears.
Directory pictures will be taken on Sundays between
services or by appointment by one of our volunteers.
The last Sunday pictures will be taken is TODAY!
“How Firm a Foundation”
*Hymn
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Welcome
to
CHURCH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF
November 16, 2014
Early Learning Center Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
*Benediction
*Postlude
*Indicates standing interval if you are able.
Sunday Nov. 16
We have new equipment for the hearing impaired. If you
wish to use, please see an usher.
Nursery (beside the Read Robins class) available for
infants through three-year olds for Sunday School and
11:00 am
Mon.
Nov. 17
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
Youth Choir
Operation Christmas
Child (Fellowship Hall)
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
Worship Team
Children’s Choir,
puppets & 4-12
Advent Bible Study
(Parlor)
Advent Bible Study
(Conference Room)
3:30 pm
We will become more faithful witnesses for
God by providing spiritual guidance, a moral
compass, and a place of welcome and comfort
to all of God’s children.
We will do this by being aware of the needs in
our community, listening for God’s calling,
and responding with our time and talents.
7:00 pm
Tues.
Nov. 18
Nov. 19
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Handbell Choir
Finance Committee
Chancel Choir
Thur.
Nov. 20
10:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
6:30 pm
Lunch Bunch
Staff Meeting
Seniors Unlimited
Staff Parish Committee
12:00 pm
Church office closes
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Senior Pastor, Keith Ritchie
Director of Programs/Children’s Ministries,
Annette Huckfeldt
Director of Music Ministries, Ken McDonald
Director of Youth, Maegan Mitchell
Organist, Rebecca Smith
146 East Main Street,
Martinsville, Virginia 24112-2814
Office: 276-638-8733
Fax: 276-638-8598
Email Address: office@fumcmartinsville.net
WEBSITE: fumcmartinsville.net
A cordial invitation is extended to you to worship with us
regularly. If you would like to become a member of
First Church, please speak to the pastor.
Lunch Bunch
Not a Silent Night Bible
Study (Conference Room)
2:00 pm
Evangelism Team
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER
PENTECOST
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Wed.
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First UMC is an uptown church
Where all are Welcome
Where all Worship
Where all Serve
To the Glory of God
First United Methodist
Church
The church office hours are
9 am – 5 pm Monday –Thursday, 9 am-12 pm Friday
The church office will be closed 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm for lunch.
Friday
Nov. 21
Sat.
Nov. 22
5:00 pm
Christmas Parade
Children report to fellowship hall at 4 pm
USHERS: Woods Carter, J.C. Compton, Bradford Aron,
Craig Dietrich, Donnie Eanes, Duke Easley, Alfredo
Garcia, Hugh Gerlach, Will Gravely, Puck Kiser, David
McConnell, Carol Stermer
GREETERS: Martha McGhee, Elaine Ryder, Sally
Hopkins, Greg and Sara Surratt
COUNTERS: Joe Philpott, Karen Pratt, Betsy Gravely
ACOLYTE: Clark Givens
SOUND TECHNICIAN: Paul Huckfeldt & Lynn
Dietrich
VIDEO TECHNICIANS: Matthew Withers
BUS DRIVER: Tripp Smith
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Rena Edwards
November 16, 2014
11:00 am
WELCOME to this celebration of worship where we
remember God’s saving grace in Jesus Christ!
Prelude
Fellowship & Ministry Announcements
Please let us know you worshipped with us today by
signing the friendship pad and passing it down the pew.
We welcome our visitors and are grateful for the active
witness of our members.
*Call to Worship
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the
house of the Lord!”
May they prosper who love you! Peace be within
these walls!
For the sake of all I will say, “Peace be within
you!”
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I
will seek his good.
*Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH 577
Psalter
Psalm 24 (response 2)
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