Ellijay First United

Methodist Church

75 McCutchen Street PO Box 472 Ellijay, GA 30540

Dr. Thom Shores, Pastor August 19, 2018

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

KIDS NEWS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!

August 29th

Questions? Call Marianne - 706-635-2555

Youth Ministry - All 6th-12th Graders are welcome

Please join us at 9:45 a.m. for Youth Sunday School in the Ben Barrett Room

IMPACT tonight: Our Stay Woke, Stay Watchful series continues from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

What if I asked you what you’re most passionate about? Would you know how to answer? If you’re like me--probably you wouldn’t. I mean, what kind of question is that, anyway! And besides what is a passion, exactly? It’s kind of like this unquenchable fire inside of you that just Will.Not.Go.Out. Moses had this--literally. God called him to a particular task with a very real fire from a bush. Tonight we take our cue from Moses and try to discover what our “burning bushes” might be!

Moses’ story as God wanted it to be told? It’s epic. We’re going to try to be epic, too, with a game of EPIC ball tonight! What’s EPIC ball, you ask? It’s like ultimate Frisbee with a GIANT ball and a few variations, So, yeah: come and be epic.

Our August student is Alyssa Ashurst! Swing by the display case in the IMPACT/Cornerstone Room & read about Alyssa!

Coming Soon: We here in the IMPACT group want to make our newly promoted mem-bers feel as welcome as possible. We’re going to do this bulletin board style! So, parents and guardians please forward a picture of your newly promoted student to me at samueledwardburcham@gmail.com.

Parents and Friends: Please check the Youth Bulletin Board in the hallway for opportunities to serve a light meal for the Youth Impact Meetings.

Why Lay Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is based on the idea that all Christians are ministers. The responsibility for passing on God’s love is for all

Christians, not just for a chosen few. God has given us all gifts for ministry and called us to put those gifts to use. Stephen Ministry is a way people with special gifts for caring ministry can use those gifts to bring Christ’s love to people in need.

A new Stephen Ministry Training Class is set to begin on Tuesday, September 11 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The 50 hrs. of Stephen Ministry training is broken down into 25 two-hour sessions held at Ellijay First.

John VanNamen will be teaching this training. Please see John, Gwen, or contact the church office if you feel led to be a part to this Ministry!

We ask of the congregation to pray for our Stephen Ministry.

If you sense a calling to be a Stephen Minister, please call Gwen Scarth, Stephen Leader at 706-258-8757

Wednesday Night Suppers will return on

September 5th.

Please call the church office to sign up your group for preparing meals.

Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rev. Dr. Thom Shores, Pastor Rev. Allan Tarr, Assistant Pastor

Church phone: 706-635-2555; Fax: 706-273-2555; Pastor’s Residence: 706-636-3646 Website: www.fumcellijay.org; emails: office@fumcellijay.org; thom@fumcellijay.org; allan@fumcellijay.org; samueledwardburcham @gmail.com; children@fumcellijay.org;

Stephen Ministry: gwenyth.allen@gmail.com

Sam Burcham…………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………..…Youth Minister Gabrielle Cornett……………………………………………….…………………………………………………………… …………………………………..…………………………………...Pianist Marianne Evans ………………………………………….………………..Director of Children’s Ministries and Preschool Ann Hanline ……………………………………………………….……………………….Administrative Assistant/Financial Secretary Julie Kepley ……………………………………………………...………………..…………………………………………………………………………….. Nursery Coordinator Zack Kepley …………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….………….Audio/Video Technician Claudia Mckeon…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...… …….…..……………….…….………………………………….Organist Austin Talbot ……………………………………………………………..…………………………………………….………………………………...Director of Music

Camp Meeting Month!

Emmaus Gathering

Ellijay FUMC & Cartecay UMC will host a Gathering for the

North Georgia Walk to Emmaus Community at our

church on Saturday, August 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All

alumni of Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis, Tres Dias, or similar

retreat weekends are encouraged to come. Anyone

interested in seeing what Walk to Emmaus is about is also invited. Great music, short

testimonials, and FOOD! It is traditional at Emmaus

Gatherings for those who attend to bring a finger food,

desert, or similar item to share. For more information, contact Bob Stephens: rfs@ellijay.com,

or 770-289-5082.

Mark Your Calendar!

Preschool Open House Tuesday, August 21st 6:30 p.m.

First Day of Preschool

August 22nd

Wednesday Night Dinners Resume - September 5th

Safe Sanctuary Presentation

Adult Bible Study Resume - September 19

Mission Report Emma Ford, Jesus Film Project

Today, August 19, 2018

We are blessed to hear from our missionary, Emma Ford. FUMC has been supporting Emma in her mission work for the past year and

we look forward to her sharing some of her experiences with us.

She will speak briefly at both services, and will have a short

presentation following coffee time at the beginning of the Sunday

School hour.

As a single person, would you be interested in

joining a group that would meet on a regular basis? If so, please fill out the

information below:

Name ___________________ Phone ___________________

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 19, 2018 - The Color is Green

8:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship

The Worship of God Visitors, please include your address and telephone number on the attendance sheet so we can contact you.

Welcome and Announcements

Ministry Moment, Emma Ford

† The Ritual of Friendship

Focusing Words: A wise and discerning mind is more to be desired than great wealth or long life. The ability to distinguish good from evil is more to be sought than earthly power and prestige. Seek the greater gifts and discover God’s blessings.

Prelude ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….………………….………...………....……arr. by Marianne Kim “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

*The Call to Worship ……………………………………………………………………………………….………….….…………...………………………………..………..Spiritual “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”

† The Greeting Leader: Come, seekers of wisdom and truth, People: God’s wisdom has called us here. Leader: Come, lovers of Christ’s teachings and guidance, People: Christ’s love has called us here. Leader: Come, singers of thanksgiving and praise, People: the Spirit’s presence has gathered us here!

† The Invocation ……………………………………………….……………………………..……………………………………….… ………….……...Rev. Allan Tarr

The Hymn of Praise ….……………………………………………….……………………………………………………..……..…..………..….UMH No. 374 “Standing on the Promises”

† The Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed UMH No. 881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

† The Gloria Patri ………………………………….....…………… .……………. … …….……..…....……...UMH No. 71 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.

*Children’s Sermon

Children 8 years old and under are invited to attend Children’s Church

Calendar For This Week

Sunday, August 19th 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Youth Impact Monday, August 20th 10:00 a.m. Team Tabitha 4:30 p.m. ZUMBA Tuesday, August 21th 10:00 a.m. Apple Country Quilters 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Noon Circle 6:30 p.m. NOGS

Wednesday, August 22nd 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, August 23rd 4:30 p.m. ZUMBA Saturday, August 25th 8:00 a.m. UMM Bible Study Cornerstone Classroom 9:00 a.m. YOGA

Sunday, August 26th 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Youth Impact

In Our Prayers * Andy Andersen, Sandra Heller Anderson, Ray Beaty, Patty Bell, Don Burkhalter,

Gordon Burnette, Betty Burnette, Charlene Byrd, Jim & Frances Carson, Rose Chastain, Mary Thelma Cole, Abby Collins, Paul & Joan Compton, Charlotte Davis, Avary

Dimmock, Gary Downer, Kevin Duvall, Leah Easley, Rev. Gene Ebberhart, Sharon Elkins, Edith Elliott, Easton Evans, Florence Evans, Deborah Farley, Missionary Emma Ford, Matthew Fulcher, Laverne Gibson, Louise Giebner, Andrew Griglax, Nell Goble, Tiffany Haggard, Rosie Haney, Ramona Harris, Matt Hearn, Samuel Hockman, Marie Holt, Mary Hyatt, Grant Ingram, Dale Jarvis, Michelle Kelley, Jim Kennedy, Ethelyne Lingle, Kerry Lipscomb, Henrietta MacDonald, Jack McClannahan, Elaine McKeever, Ed McKibbin, Bob & Georgia Morrow, Evelyn Musille, Andrea O’Connor, Tykie Olinde, Patrick Paquette, Marie Raisig, Kathy Rattray, Sharon Rice, Ann Roberts, John & Pam Rhodes, Margaret & Terry Roylance, Hilda Sapp, Erwin Shinkle, Joyce Smith, Stan Stewart, Bob Stiles, Christine Stover, Audrey Tarr, Chuck Taylor, Louie & Lita Tilley, Renee Tully, Otis Warren, Betty Weaver, Harrison Wentworth, Jay Westhoff, Terry Woehr, Lynn White, Sam White, James Wilson, and Elliott Young.

Attendance Registration All Worshipers

Please complete the following information: (For members, address info is not needed unless there is a change to be made.)

Date: August 19, 2018 Name (s) _________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Address __________________________ _________________________________ City __________________St _________ Zip __________Phone ______________ ( ) This is an address change Email ____________________________ I am a guest of _____________________ ( ) I am a member of Ellijay FUMC

( ) I am a 1st time guest Would you like a visit? ( ) Yes ( ) No

( ) I am a repeat guest

( ) I would like more information

( ) I would like to make a commitment to Christ

( ) I would like to join Ellijay FUMC

( ) I would like to talk to the Pastor Prayer Request: ( ) Please share only with the Pastor

_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Invitation to Church

Membership Anyone wishing to join this church by profession of faith or by trans-fer of your membership, please come forward during the closing hymn or speak to the pastor fol-lowing worship. Know that you are always welcome here.

Our Gifts of Time

Nursery 8/19 Diane Vautrot 8/26 Elizabeth Dorfman

Children’s Church 8/19 Short Brown 8/26 Joan Compton

Counters 8/19 Gina Putman & Ann Sweat 8/26 Jeff Cleary & John Halligan

Church Lock-up 8/13-8/19 Lloyd Vautrot & Judith Rathbone 8/20-8/26 John Davis & Theresa Braswell

Acolytes 8/19 Landon & Carleigh Maiyer, & Nathan Grice 8/26 Addy Poole, Kyla Beale, & Jocelyn Valle

The Pastoral Prayer ……………………………………………………………………………………………..….…....….………….Dr. Thom Shores

† 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

The Hymn of Preparation …….……………….………………………………………………..….… TFWS No. 2062 “The Lily of the Valley”

The Worship with Tithes and Offerings

The Offertory Music………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….....arr. by Joel Raney “Amazing Grace”

† The Presentation and Doxology ………..………………..…...………...…………………………….…….……....….…....UMH No. 95 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

* The Anthem………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..………..……………………………………………………...…………Spiritual “Wade in the Water” Soloist: Warren Acree

The Scripture……………………...………………...………..Ephesians 5:15-20 …………………….………..…...New Testament

The Sermon \...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Shores “Living the Life”

The Closing Hymn ……………………...…………......….……..…………….................................... UMH No. 504 “The Old Rugged Cross”

The Benediction

† Choral Benediction ………………………………………………………………………...……..…………….arr. by Nelsie T. Johnson “Amen, Amen”

The Postlude……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….…..……...…….arr. by Hal Hopson “Crown Him with Many Crowns”

Our Presence

August 12 - Total - 303 8:45 a.m. - 95

11:00 a.m. - 168 Impact -Youth - 22 Adult - 18

† Congregation Standing (as able) *11:00 am Service Only UMH-United Methodist Hymnal TFWS-The Faith We Sing

* Names will be placed on the Prayer List for 30 days unless a request is made to remain longer.

You Are Welcome Here

You enter this church not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. He is your Heavenly Father. Come then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips, into His pres-ence, offering Him your love and service. Be grateful to the men and women who, in the name of Jesus Christ, built this historic place of worship and to all who have beautified it and hallowed it with prayer and praise. Beseech His blessings on those who love this house of faith as the inspiration of their labor, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, and may that blessing rest upon your going out and your coming in.

Our Service of Worship has ended Our Worship through Service begins

Safe Sanctuary September 5th - 6:30 p.m.

In our on-going effort to keep our Sanctuary and entire church

facility safe for everyone, the congregation is invited to a

“Safe Sanctuary Presentation” following the Wednesday Night

Dinner of September 5th.