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Madison, Mississippi

November 11, 2018

MADISON UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

adult ministryContact Rev. Ben Butler (ben@madisonumc.org)

wednesdays at madisonFELLOWSHIP MEAL at 5:15 p.m. in the Christian Life Center (CLC)

Adults $6 Kids $3 | Please make reservations by Tuesday, noon.Studies/Activities for all ages at 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

ALL AGES WILL JOIN TOGETHER AT 6:15 P.M. IN THESANCTUARY FOR THE KIDS FALL MUSIC PROGRAM.

SonShine choir will meet in the sanctuary at 5:30 p.m.SonBeam choir will meet in the sanctuary at 6:10 p.m.

LORD’S ACRE CELEBRATION• NEXT Sunday, November 18, 5:30 p.m. worship service in the

Sanctuary• Covered dish dinner following in the Christian Life Center—bring

your favorite side dish or dessert

MADCAAP THANKSGIVING BASKETS• MUMC will provide 1400 cans of creamed corn• Bring donations to Fellowship Hall MadCAAP table by November 14

2019 ALTAR FLOWER SIGN-UP BEGINS TODAY• Sign up in the Fellowship Hall during coffee time between services;

Signups will continue Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings throughout November

• Sign up for one arrangement for $45 or both for $90• For more information, contact Anne in the Church Office

(601-856-6058)

UMW TO BEGIN POINSETTIA SALES NEXT SUNDAY• Order yours from a member of UMW on Sunday mornings or

Wednesday nights through December 2• Poinsettias will decorate the Sanctuary from December 9 – 24• $15 per plant (make checks payable to MUMW). Proceeds will benefit

local mission projects in Madison & Hinds counties

UNITED METHODIST MEN• Sunday, November 18, 7:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center• Join us for sausage biscuit breakfast followed by “The Measure of a Man”

A full schedule of Student Ministry activities may be downloaded from the Student page of the MUMC website (www.madisonumc.org/students).

ELEVATE SKI CONFERENCE• January 18-21 in Gatlinburg, TN• Cost: Ski $240; Snowboard $285; Conference only $190• $100 deposit due by November 25. No student is guaranteed a spot

until deposit is paid.• Scholarships available if finances are an issue—contact Cory Phillips• Register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot—spaces may be limited!

STUDENT LOCK-IN• 8:00 p.m. November 30 – 8:00 a.m. December 1• For 7th – 12th grades (Spots are limited, so reserve yours now!)• Register by emailing cory@madisonumc.org

participants in today’s services

Senior PastorAssociate Pastor

Pastor of Congregational CareDirector of Music Ministry

Director of Student MinistryDirector of Kids Ministry

OrganistPianist

Acolytes (8:30 a.m.)Acolytes (10:45 a.m.)

Rev. Barry MaleRev. Ben ButlerRev. Linda RickmanLori BlountCory PhillipsRenee ScalesRosemary McInnisDonna BanksMacey Livingston & Natalie ButlerMargaret Reily & Maggie Lindley

MENU for November 14• Adults: Salisbury steak; mashed potatoes; creole cabbage; fried okra;

squash & onions; broccoli cornbread; German chocolate cake; lime curd tarts; ooey-gooey bars

• Kids: Mini corndog; mac & cheese; grapes & strawberries; brownie bite

BIBLE TIME VOLUNTEERS

Bible Time Volunteers for November 11:

8:30 a.m.: Brock & Emily Herron; Nathan & Katie Witt10:45 a.m.: Amy & Taft Webb; Christy & Brian Nettles

The flowers in the Chancel areaAre presented to the Glory of God

By Amy LoflinIn memory of Robert C. Loflin

kids ministryContact Renee Scales (renee@madisonumc.org)

FAMILIES CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS• Family Fun Night, Friday, November 30, 7:30 p.m., Belhaven University

Singing Christmas Tree (Join us before the concert at Sal & Mookie’s for a dutch treat dinner).

• Christmas Cookie Swap & Lunch, Saturday, December 1, following the Madison Christmas Parade (more details to follow).

student ministryContact Cory Phillips (cory@madisonumc.org)

service of worshipNovember 11, 2018

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE Come, Ye Thankful People, Come arr. McDonald

HYMN Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed (vs. 1, 2, & 5) 359

MORNING PRAYER

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.

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CHORAL ANTHEM Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy arr. Sorenson

GREETING

A TIME MOSTLY FOR CHILDREN Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One; Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One; Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. Give thanks.

MINISTRY MOMENT Lord’s Acre

OFFERTORY This Is My Father’s World arr. McMichael String Trio: Shellie Kemp, Ty Maisel, Stephanie Weldon

DOXOLOGY 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.

SCRIPTURE READING II Thessalonians 2:13-17

SERMON

SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION

SONG OF BLESSING Shalom to You Shalom to you now, shalom my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

POSTLUDE

*** Seating of additional worshippers

INTRODUCTION TO THE SERVICE Sheila JonesBrothers and sisters in Christ: Through the Sacrament of Baptism we are initiated into Christ’s holy Church. We are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and the spirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price. Through Confirmation, we profess the faith into which we were baptized, acknowledge what God is doing for us, and affirm our commitment to Christ’s holy Church.

RENUNCIATION OF SIN AND PROFESSION OF FAITH Rev. Ben Butler(confirmands stand)

On behalf of the whole Church, I ask you: Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin? Yes.

Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves? Yes. Do you receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments? Yes.

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in the grace of God, and promise to serve Jesus as your Lord, in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races? Yes.

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Reneé Scales(mentors stand)

Will you who sponsor these candidates continue to support and encourage them in their Christian life? We will.

(congregation stands)Will you, as Christ’s body, the Church, nurture one another in the Christian faith and include these persons now before you in your care? With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that, surrounded by steadfast love, you may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

(confirmands come forward and kneel at altar rail; parents/siblings and mentors may join them)

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER Rev. Ben ButlerEternal Father, pour out your Holy Spirit to bless this gift of water and those who receive it, to wash away their sin and clothe them in righteousness throughout their lives, that dying and being raised with Christ they may share in his final victory. Amen.

BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION Rev. Barry MaleWe baptize you in the name of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.The Holy Spirit work within you, that having been born through water and the Spirit, you be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. Amen.

RECEPTION INTO MEMBERSHIP Rev. Barry MaleAs members of Christ’s universal Church, will you support the United Methodist Church and this congregation with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service? Yes.

KIDS Ministries DirectorReneé Scales

Confirmation Table LeadersLisa Anglin Matt Caudell Bridgett Chisolm Sheila Jones

Jennifer Mayo George Taylor

Confirmand Mentor Confirmand MentorLilli Bahou Ashley Browning Ava Gee Alicia KnottsColby Barrett George Taylor Morgan Green Burrell GeeJohn Pittman Bennett Jay Atkinson Parker Grimsley Josh WoodwardHaley Boyd Bridgett Chisolm Bishop Hutson Cathy GirouxWilson Caudell Jimbo Bearden Sanders Hutson Peter GirouxGreyson Davis Stan Wright Jonathan Owens Matt CaudellFarrah Fulcher Lisa Anglin Sophie Swan Sara Male

Confirmand Mentor Confirmand MentorSanders Ainsworth Chris Parrow Catherine Lacey Brooks LaceyMason Brantley Kevin Nelson Skylar Lane Diane GoolsbyCourtney Cook Jennifer Nelson Maddie MacGown Allison DeWeeseWill Coon Patrick Feild Sela McCalop Amy FieldPreston Davis Chad Carr Claire McNeese Dawn ParrowKate Dollar Tanya Brieger Gavin Parrow Mike AinsworthAnnie Feild Tracie Coon Lane Rowland Rachael BeardenRebecca Godwin Sheila Jones Keaton Savorgnan Jennifer MayoBrennan Henderson Mike Ainsworth Nathan Shurden Mike McNeeseGabriel Hernandez Russell Boles Drew Tucker Robin CarpenterMary Peyton Hodge Kim Swan Annalise Wells Jodie McNeeseTaylor Holladay Gretchen McCalop Brock Willis Rodger Wasson

confirmation 2018

2018 CONFIRMANDS AND MENTORS (8:30 a.m.)

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