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May 15, 2016 Eighth Sunday of Easter - Day of Pentecost
We invite you to stand as you are able
Chiming of the Hour (11:00 a.m.)
Welcome
Opening Voluntary In Christ Alone (8:30 a.m.) Larson Veni Creator Spiritus (11:00 a.m.) arr. Hopson
Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) When in Our Music God is Glorified Charles Villiers Stanford
Hymn of Praise No. 61 Come, Thou Almighty King Gardini
Concerns of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Anthem (11:00 a.m.) In God’s Name Writer
Chancel Choir
Holy Spirit with us dwelling, gift of ever present grace dwell within us, Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Triune God.
Compass of our soul’s own searching for the Word that leads to love.
Fully God yet fully human, Christ our brother, Christ divine: Offering self for our communion with the ageless God on high.
Those who strive to seek the Father shall not find Him save—through Thee.
With the Spirit, lead us onward to the One, the Trinity.
Heavenly Father, our Creator, named before the earth began. Raise our voice with saints before us, “Praises to the great ‘I Am!”
All creation bow before Him! Mortals join with heavenly host!
In God’s name we have communion: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
We Worship with our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Down to the River to Pray ( 8:30 a.m.) Hayes Be Thou My Vision (11:00 a.m.) arr. Hopson
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise him, all creatures here below. Praise him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
We Worship with the Children (11:00 a.m.)
(Kid Kits in the bright green bags, provided for K-5th graders, are located at the back of the sanctuary. Following We Worship with the Children, K-3rd graders are invited to attend Children’s Worship on the ground floor Children’s Ministry area...just follow the Worship Leader.)
Scripture Acts 2:32-42 NT Page 120
Sermon The Promise Rev. Jamie Armstrong Inspire the Living Faith…the title of this sermon series for May and June comes from Charles Wesley’s great hymn to the Holy Spirit – Spirit of Faith Come Down. During this time, we are reading the Book of Acts (over a fifty day period). While the book tells of some of the action and activities of the early apostles and church leaders, it really is a testimony to the work of the Holy Spirit in the church. With power from above, a group of scared and hiding ex-fishermen change the world, and a great persecutor of the faith becomes its greatest ambassador. The Book of Acts is rich with stories that will inspire and challenge us all. I invite you to join in reading the book of Acts during these 50 days. We have included a printed copy of the reading plan in today’s bulletin. A downloadable copy is also available on our website—click the Worship tab, select the Upcoming Sermons page, and click the link.
A pastor once asked a group of Vacation Bible School children what forgiveness felt like. The class of six year olds looked at him with blank stares. Finally, one little boy’s face brightened up. It was clear that an idea had struck. He smiled as he raised his hand. “I know what forgiveness feels like…it feels like its your birthday! It feels like you get to start again new!”
In his Pentecost sermon, Peter is inviting sinners to start again new. And so the journey begins…or continues…
Hymn of Response No. 393 Spirit of the Living God Iverson
Benediction and Blessing
Choral Benediction (11:00 a.m.) The Trees of the Field Stuart Dauermann
Chiming of the Trinity (11:00 a.m.)
Postlude Voluntary Clerambault
Announcements
United Methodist Women A Call to Prayer & Self-Denial TODAY, Sunday, May 15 (2:30 p.m.) First UMC Fellowship Hall “Prayers WOMEN AT WORK economic justice and empowerment” Guest Speaker: Faye Everhart For our refreshments, bring your favorite dessert (and the recipe) to share with those attending the event. Join us for this time of discovery, learning and fellowship.
Calling All Men Every Thursday morning, a group of men meet at Biscuit King on South Main Street for fellowship, devotions, and breakfast. We usually meet for an hour, sometimes spending a little extra time just conversing. Some folks leave after the hour, while some stay for more fellowship. We would love to have more men join us. We have a good time together. Come join us each Thursday morning at 7:45 a.m. at Biscuit King on South Main. Any questions -- call Dick Bisbee @ 336-243-6658.
Adult Bible Study led by Rev. Doug Rowe Join Doug in a four week evening adult Bible study entitled “Jesus Apprentice” by Jeff Kirby. Wednesdays (May 18, 25, June 1, 8) 7:00 p.m. in the Genesis Sunday School Class on the First Floor First Annual Triad Taste sponsored by The Arc of Davidson County Thursday, May 19 (5:30 pm-8:30 pm) Weathervane Winery (1452 Welcome Arcadia Road, Lexington) Tickets: $15/person (includes admission and three food tickets.) Additional food tickets available for purchase. Enjoy food and beverages from Davidson County restaurants while supporting people with developmental disabilities. For more information, contact The Arc of Davidson County (336) 248-2842 Uwharrie District UMW Walk to Mission Saturday, May 21 at Grimes Park, 25 Hege Drive in Lexington, NC Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. ~ Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
Monies raised will go toward undesignated giving. Please make checks payable: Uwharrie District UMW
We encourage all ages…women, men, children, and youth…to join us for fun, exercise, fresh air, and, most of all, Christian fellowship!
For more details or questions about the event, contact: Pat Langley (336) 853-7444 or Carolyn Briggs (336) 249-7129 Lay Person of the Year (Laity Service Award) Nominations The Laity Service Award a means of recognizing each year in the local church a deserving lay person(s) whose work in the local church and community exemplifies a life of Christian stewardship.
The purpose of the award is to recognize worthy individuals, especially those whose work in the life of the church may not otherwise be recognized. This might be the anonymous servant of Christ who works behind the scenes, often unnoticed and often unappreciated, who cooks a meal, who opens the church doors and turns on the lights, who teaches children Sunday school, who works in the local school or volunteers with a local caring agency, or who volunteers in the church office. In lifting up one lay person, all persons are honored.
Selection forms are available in the church office. Please consider making a nomination. Our selection committee at First UMC has been organized and will meet on Tuesday, May 31 to review and select a recipient(s).
Laity Service Award honorees will be recognized at their local churches.
The Selection Form is available from the church office. The award criteria are listed on the form. The Selection Form should be submitted to the church office no later than Monday, May 23 . It is recommended that the same person not be selected more than once in five years nor a large number of awards be presented from a single church or charge in a given year. Graduation Sunday On Sunday, June 5 during the 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, we will recognize our 2016 High School and College Graduates. Please contact the church office with the following information to be printed in the bulletin:
Your name: and Your parent’s name:
Name of high school: Where do you plan to attend college? Are you planning to serve in the military? Which branch of service?
Name of college and Degree of Study:
Vacation Bible School Registration Vacation Bible School registration is on the website www.fumclex.org. Also, forms are located on the Volunteer’s Desk in the Reception Area. Please return completed forms to the church office. Mission Opportunities (Drop off items in the hallway near the work room.)
Crisis Ministry of Davidson County: Canned green beans Pastor’s Pantry: Rice, Oatmeal, Canned pasta, Canned vegetables, Canned tuna
United Methodist Women: New or gently used children’s books Used postage stamps First UMC Church Magnets for your car or fridge...anywhere you choose to display. Only $3 each. Drop by the church office to purchase your magnet.
Western North Carolina 2016 Annual Conference Theme: “Go Light Your World” June 15—June 19 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
Sermon Notes:
Daily Readings - Inspire the Living Faith
Sunday, May 15, 2016 Acts 1:1-26
Monday, May 16, 2016 Acts 2:1-13
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Acts 2:14-47
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Acts 3:1-16
Thursday, May 19, 2016 Acts 4:1-22
Friday, May 20, 2016 Acts 4:23-37
Saturday, May 21, 2016 Acts 5:1-16
Today’s Greeters: Joe and Helen Morris Bradley and Jane Hedrick
Today’s Ushers: Chief Usher: Jimmy Everhart and Richard Foust Robert Phelps-Captain, Vernon Darr-Co-Captain, Ron Coleman, Charles Noe, Wil Milleson, Woody Smith, John McWhorter, Phil Torchio, Jim Horn, Varner Sink, and Doug Clayton
Our Stewardship for God’s Work This stewardship report is given so you may follow our financial progress throughout the year. Each Sunday, please review and thoughtfully pray over this report. Everyone is a part of God’s stewardship.
Report for Sunday, May 8, 2016: Early Worship: 30 Morning Worship: 209 Total: 239 Weekly Offerings: $9,480.66 Weekly Needed: $10,836.46 Total Received to Date: $227,497.07 Needed to Date: $205,892.74
Online Giving For mobile device users, the QR (Quick Response) code will take you to a secure mobile site for Online Giving from your smartphone or tablet. On your first visit, you will need to create a profile.
Prayer Requests Don Van Hyning Max Lanning Herman Crabtree June Craver Dean Davis Judy Hench John Hench Earl Hester Becky Greening Edna Morris Shelly Roberts Paul Smith Max Wood
Shut-Ins Pegge Wood Copley Dot Kinsey Vavaneen Lewis Caroline McCree Kathryn Neal Evelyn Sink Julee Smith
Alston-Brook Isabelle Trimpey
Bethany Woods Alvin Pope
Brookdale Lexington Opal Bloome
Wood Haven Louise Pope
Piedmont Crossing Health Care Margaret Beck Margaret Carver Margaret Ragan Wayne Thomas Residents Barbara Proctor Jim Ragan Nancy Wilkinson Jo Doris Beck Richard & Camille Lawrence Georgianna Niven
Extended Family and Friends Carol & Rev. Steve Joyce Pete Ullsperger Pat Wilson Bob Koontz
Jack Smith Gene Oldham Susan Best Joey Lawrence Nakajah Vaughan Brenda Hipp Jane King Glenn Bisbee Breanna Wilson Jack Briggs Ethan Reavis Jason & Stacy Heitman Jenny Rains Jimmy Davis Bentley Leonard Ted Johnson Gina Vuncannon John Bruce Davis Sandra Parker Anita Hodge Eric Leonard Robert, Doris, & Keith Hunt Dewey Carlton Martha Daniel Debra Ann Leonard Betty Jean Whitaker
Larry Solomon Jim McDermott Len & Dottie Harris John Davis Carol R. Zealy Jack & Susan Phillips Jordan Beswick Susan Fritts Regina Chrest Bruce Thornton Tonya McBride Ed Wilkerson Serving in the Armed Forces (mailing address & birthdate in newsletter) Capt. Jarrad Thorley SSS Jason Brownworth 1st Lt. Kacie Allred McPhie SGT Alan Ingram SPC Trevor J. Morris SPC John Hall
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, May 15 8:30 a.m. United Methodist Men, Fellowship Hall 8:30 a.m. Early Worship, Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 2:30 p.m. United Methodist Women 5:00 p.m. Teens of Life Youth Ministry, Youth/Scout House Monday, May 16 6:30 p.m. Hotdog Supper celebrating our Scouts and their families, FH 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts, 2nd Floor Classrooms 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts and Venturers, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, May 17 5:30 p.m. Altar Guild 7:00 p.m. Theology Pub, High Rock Outfitters Wednesday, May 18 7:45 a.m. Prayer Breakfast, Cagney’s 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study—”Jesus Apprentice” led by Rev. Doug Rowe —meet in the Genesis Sunday School Class on the First Floor 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 19 7:45 a.m. Men’s Devotion & Fellowship, Biscuit King Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 Sunday, May 22 8:30 a.m. Early Worship, Fellowship Hall 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 12:00 p.m. Lunch with the Pastors, Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. Teens of Life Youth Ministry with FBC Youth—meet in the First UMC Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church 310 South Main Street - Lexington, NC - 27292 Office phone: 248-2886 Website: www.fumclex.org
Rev. Jamie Armstrong, Senior Minister [email protected]
Rev. Doug Rowe, Minister of Congregational Care & Adult Ministries [email protected]
Lee Mabe, Director of Music and Youth Ministries [email protected]
Phyllis Jones, Organist [email protected]
Amanda Bostick, Children’s Ministries Coordinator [email protected]
Chelsea Tate, Crib Nursery
Kimberly Leonard, Toddler Nursery
Alma Carlton, Financial Secretary [email protected]
Donna Huskins, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Charlie O’Connell, Kitchen Manager [email protected]
