April 26, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. - First United Methodist Church, Salisbury

†HYMN OF PRAISE
O God Beyond All Praising
THAXTED
AT THE OFFERTORY, ANTHEM
Martin Shaw
(1875-1958)
W
ith a voice of singing declare ye this,
and let it be heard, Alleluia.
Utter it even unto the ends of the earth.
The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia.
O be joyful in God, all ye lands,
O sing praises to the honor of his name,
Make his praise to be glorious.
†AT THE PRESENTATION
SECURITY
NURSERY
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
P
raise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
†PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
†RECESSIONAL HYMN 715
Rejoice, the Lord is King
DARWALL’S 148TH
†DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
VOLUNTARY
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (in unison)
oly God, fill us with the light of day, that we may sense your presence
in the reading and proclamation of your Word. Amen.
H
THE EPISTLE—Psalm 71:15-24
FAITHFULNESS
†NEW TESTAMENT LESSON—Romans 15:5-13
†AFFIRMATION OF FAITH, PAGE 881
Percy Whitlock
(1903-1946)
†The congregation stands.
Pew Bible Pages 163-164
THOSE LEADING TODAY’S SERVICE
The Reverend Dr. Mark Conforti
Senior Pastor and Officiant
Mr. Bill Noell
Liturgist
Mr. Matthew M. Brown
Director of Music and Organist
Summer Choir
The Reverend Doctor Mark Conforti
The Apostles’ Creed
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Following each petition, the congregation responds: Hear our prayer.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison)
OFFERING
All who have gathered to worship are invited to register attendance
by signing the worship pad at the end of each pew at this time.
THOSE SERVING JULY 5, 2015
Laura Johnson, Bailey Walker & Olivia Burke
Beverly Poole
Sara Hill
Larry Cordts & Darrell Lewis
Mel Smith—Captain, Bruton Allen, John Conrad, Jeff
Daye, Ken Hollar, Van Kelly, Ned Storey & Jason Walser
Henry Buck & Bill Shaffer
Beverly Gobble & Judy Beymer
Nurseries are available for newborn-4 years of age.
ACOLYTES
ALTAR GUILD
GUEST REGISTRAR
OUTSIDE GREETERS
USHERS
SECURITY
NURSERY
FIRST TIME GUESTS are invited to stop at the Welcome Table in the
Narthex as you leave to sign our guest register. Thank you for worshiping
with us today and please join us again soon.
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BAGS are available from the ushers, for children 2
years through 5th grade.
Pew Bible Page 533
†HYMN 140
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
THE SERMON
Darwall’s 148th
THOSE SERVING TODAY
Sarah Roakes, Ian Walser & Leah Wyrick
Susan Pharr
Sara Hill
Krista Watts & Marlene Spencer
Roland Fowler—Captain, Ken Hollar—Co-Captain, Kelsey
& Jarrett Bradshaw, Mike Hughes, Darrell Lewis, Scott
Maphis, Wayne Saleeby, Betty & Bob Slife and Rob
Watts
Henry Buck & Alan Schroeder
Lugene Cox & Laura Collins
Nurseries are available for newborn-4 years of age.
ACOLYTES
ALTAR GUILD
GUEST REGISTRAR
OUTSIDE GREETERS
USHERS
THE FLOWERS ADORNING THE ALTAR ARE PRESENTED TO THE
GREATER GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS
ELIZABETH & FRED STANBACK AND MURRIEL & ARTHUR MATHESON.
GIVEN BY ALICE & FRED STANBACK.
CHILDCARE is available for all children through age four for our services of
worship. Nursery Locations: The Infant’s Nursery is located in the
Education Wing, to the right of the sanctuary. It is the third door on the
right. Toddlers–4’s Nursery is located in the Education Wing. Follow the
hallway to the right of the Sanctuary and turn right at the end. At the end
of that hallway, turn left. The nursery is the second room on the right.
Pagers are available for the family worshipping.
COPIES OF THE ECCLESIA, our church newsletter, are available in both
entrances to the Sanctuary. If you are a guest today, please take a copy and
learn about the many opportunities at First United Methodist Church.
HEARING AID DEVICES AND LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available from
the ushers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
First United
Methodist Church
CHURCH CALENDAR
8:30 a.m.
9:45
11:00
Sunday, June 28
Camp Discovery Week
Service of Worship—Nave
Sunday School
Service of Worship—Nave
6:00 p.m.
Monday, June 29
Girl Scouts Meeting
9:00 a.m.
10:00
Tuesday, June 30
Children’s Mission Day—Fellowship Hall
Staff Meeting—Harter Office Suite
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1
Deadline for weekly bulletin announcements
7:00 p.m.
8:00
Thursday, July 2
AA
Alanon
The Lunch Bunch will gather today at Applebee’s located at 205 Faith Road.
Doorstep Visitors will be Brenda Loflin on June 28th and Faye & Ken Hollar on
July 5th.
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Stephen Ministry visits will be made by Jay Hughes on July 3 and Brenda Loflin
on July 10th.
The Chancel Choir continues its summer schedule this week. Rehearsals are held
on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., followed by the 11 a.m. service of worship.
Anyone who has considered joining this vibrant ministry opportunity is
encouraged to join at this time. We look forward to welcoming you!
The ladies craft group "With these hands..." will be taking a break during the
busy summer months. We will meet again on July 27th, and then on August 31st.
We will resume our regular schedule on September 14. We look forward to
another year of creativity, fellowship and service.
The first summer MISSION DAY for kids will be THIS Tuesday, June 30th. All
the children of the church are invited to join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall to mix, bake and package dog treats that will be distributed to local animal
rescue agencies. We will then get pizza and swim after lunch. The Children's
Ministry Team wants to encourage children and families to grow together in their
faith development and service to the community while also having fun. Please
join us! To sign up, contact Amy at the church office, 704-636-3121. For
questions, email Mary Allen Conforti (maryallen.conforti@gmail.com).
Dr. Conforti will conduct a Liturgist Training on Sunday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary for those new to the team of liturgists and any other team
members who would like a 'refresher.' We are grateful for our lay members who
serve so graciously in leading worship.
Join us on July 12th following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service for a "Summer
Sunday Dinner". We will enjoy fried chicken, baked ham, homemade side dishes
and desserts. Pull out your favorite recipes for side dishes or desserts to share at
this wonderful covered dish fellowship! Great musical entertainment will also be
provided.
We are excited to offer online giving! First United Methodist Church of
Salisbury is proud to partner with F&M Bank for our online giving transactions.
F&M Bank has offered us the portal to maintain ease, safety, and faithfulness. If
you set up online giving for your weekly offering and are still interested in
participating in the tithes and offerings on Sunday mornings, we now have cards
in the pew racks designated for those who give online. Place an online giving card
in the offering plate as a symbolic action for your giving. You can also snap a
picture of the QR code on the front of the card to access our online giving
portal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Becca Blackmon. You
can access our online giving platform through fumcsalisbury.org/onlinegiving.
Friday, July 3
Church Office is Closed
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 4
AA
8:30 a.m.
9:45
11:00
Sunday, July 5
Service of Worship—Nave
Sunday School
Service of Worship—Nave
Attendance for June 21, 2015
8:30 a.m.
65
11:00 a.m.
190
THE MISSION OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS TO MAKE AND NURTURE
CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES THROUGH THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD.
THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
June 28, 2015—11 o’clock in the morning
GREETING
VOLUNTARY
Cornet Voluntary
William Walond
(1725-1770)
†CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)
Psalm 92:1-4
t is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name,
O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,
to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre.
For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your
hands I sing for joy.
I
†PROCESSIONAL HYMN 89
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
HYMN TO JOY
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)
od of glory, we confess that we have not lived within your love. We put
our hope in worldly gain and in human promises, and become lost
when things fall apart. You have given us a love more splendid and complete
than anything we could find in this world, yet we do not seek it. We do not
hold on to it. And we look to our own ways for assurance and security.
Forgive us, O God. Let us join in the triumph song of life; in the name of
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
G
WORDS OF ASSURANCE (responsively)
od is giving and forgiving, always blessing, and always worthy of praise!
All who live in love belong to God. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are
forgiven! The people respond: Praise be to the Lord of love, whom we adore
this day and every day. Amen!
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CAMP DISCOVERY COMMISSIONING
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN