United in the Spirit, First United Methodist Church of Belmont existsto be more like Jesus Christ for our community and beyond

REV. GEORGE RAGSDALE, PASTOR807 South Point Road // Belmont, NC 28012

P: 704-825-2106 // F: 704-825-2176www.fumcbelmont.org

SERVICE OF WORSHIPThe Tenth Sunday A�er Pentecost – August 13, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.

Moses with the Tablets of Law, Rembrandt

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAISE AND PRAYER

PRELUDE “When Morning Gilds the Skies” Wood

*CALL TO WORSHIP Based on Psalm 19 Margie Ligon The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing our hearts. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. In keeping God's word, there is great reward. Let us therefore bow down and worship our Maker, our Rock and our Redeemer. Alleluia! Amen.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN No. 73 “O Worship the King”

*OPENING PRAYER Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

CHORAL ANTHEM “Order My Steps” Schrader Order my steps in your Word, dear Lord, lead me, guide me, every day. Send your anointing, Father, I pray. Order my steps in your Word, please, order my steps in your Word. Humbly I ask Thee, teach me your will, While You are working, help me be still. Though Satan is busy, God is real! Order my steps in your Word, please, order my steps in your Word. I want to walk worthy, my calling to fulfill. Please order my steps, Lord, and I’ll do your blessed will. The world is ever changing, but You are still the same. If You order my steps, I’ll praise your name. Order my steps in your Word, order my tongue in your Word; Guide my feet in your Word, wash my heart in your Word. Show me how to walk in your Word, Show me how to talk in your Word. When I need a brand new song to sing Show me how to let your praises ring, in your Word.

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON (Pg. 66) Exodus 20: 1-20 Beverly LaBoone This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. George Ragsdale

RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD

HYMN OF REFLECTION No. 581 “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Kennedy Grace Robinson

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION A�er each petition we enter into the prayer together with these words: Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory “Be Thou My Vision” Berry

*Act of Praise “Doxology” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Prayer of Dedication The Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal Pg. 895) GOING FORTH AS WITNESSES TO THE WORLD

*PRAYER OF BLESSING FOR LILY SLOAN

*BENEDICTION

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT No. 664 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”

*POSTLUDE “God of Grace and God of Glory” Page

*Those who are able please stand.

WELCOME! We’re glad you chose to worship with us this morning. We invite you to check out the oppor-tunities we have for children, youth and adults of all ages and stages of life. We offer ministries and a community of faith that will help challenge and encourage you as together we seek to grow as faithful followers of Jesus Christ, serving God and our neighbor in all that we do.

RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM this morning at our eleven o’clcok service is Kennedy Grace Robinson, daughter of Jason and Kelly Robinson. With joy and thanksgiving we welcome Kennedy as a member of the family of Christ.

LUNCH TO SUPPORT LILY SLOAN: Following the 11:00 a.m. service this morning, our Missions and Service Committee is hosting a BBQ lunch to support church member Lily Sloan. Lily has been accepted by the General Board of Global Ministries to serve as a missionary in El Salvador for two years. Lily will share with us more about her journey and tell us how we can keep us with her while she is serving. A love offering will be collected.

JOIN US AT 7:OO P.M. TONIGHT FOR CAMPFIRE WORSHIP. We will have an a cappella hymn-sing, with favorites such as Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee and Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. Our 8:30 Worship Team and members of our youth will lead us in praise and worship songs on August 20th. We’ll worship together, singing Holy Spirit, You Are Welcome Here, Beautiful and Oceans. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs!

PRAY FOR OUR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS AND ADMINISTRATORS: On August 14th, our church staff will set out to visit local schools in our area and be in prayer for all who are beginning a new school year. Church members are invited to join us for the morning. Meet in the church parking lot by 9:30 a.m. to participate.

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION: As the new school year approaches, we ask parents to register children in fi�h grade and under for Sunday school. Please visit www.fumcbelmont.org/childrenssundayschool to register your child. We use the information collected to ensure we have current contact information for parents so that we can effectively communicate news with you.

MEETING OUR NEIGHBORS: On Sunday, August 20, our children will be learning all about our neighbors from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Who are our neighbors? What does it mean to be a good neighbor? A�er a time of discussion and sharing, the children will make and package cookies that will then be hand-delivered to our neighbors. Elementary-aged children may be dropped off but we ask parents of preschoolers to stay and assist their child with cookies. A pizza dinner will be provided. RSVP to Stefpruden@gmail.com.

RALLY DAY IS COMING: At 9:45 a.m. on August 27th, we will be having our annual Rally Day kick off to the new school year. Adults and children will gather to celebrate the coming year with a brief message and introduc-tion of teachers. Families and individuals are invited to bring a picture from their summer to be used in part of our kick off. Following the 11:00 a.m. worship service, the Family Life committee will be hosting a picnic pot-luck lunch at the shelter near the playground. Families with last names beginning with A-M, please bring a side dish to share. Families with last names beginning with N-Z, please bring a dessert to share. Our Family Life team will provide drinks and a main dish. *Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.

USHERS: Reid McGraw, Linda Weatherford, Brad Falls

GREETERS: Sam Pennington, Janice Pennington, Richard Armstrong, Julia Armstrong

ALTAR: Worship Committee

ACOLYTE: Alex Millspaw

TELLERS: Mike Harrison, Johnny Williamson, Richard Armstrong, Julia Armstrong

Youth Announcements

DISCIPLE CLASS RETURNING: Disciple Bible Study small-groups are forming now. Pastor George will be facilitating Disciple I on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning September 18. For more information about the 30-week Disciple study or to register, visit www.fumcbelmont.org/disciple. Study manuals are available for purchase for $34.

POTATO DROP: Together with other UMC churches in our missional network, we will be participating in a “Potato Drop” from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 30 in the parking lot of Park Street UMC. The Society of St. Andrew will drop off 40,000 pounds of gleaned potatoes – perfect to eat but not aesthetically pleasing enough for a grocery store – that will be separated and bagged by volunteers. Bagged potatoes will then be delivered and donated to local charities by volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to work with other area churches and organizations and to show care and compassion by feeding the hungry. Visit www.fumcbelmont.org/missions/activities for more information to and sign-up to help.

THE CONGREGATION IS ASKED to keep the Youth Leadership Team in prayer on Wednesday and Thursday this week as they study scripture on great leaders, plan events and pray for the ministry they are leading this school year here at FUMC Belmont.

MEET IN THE MIDDLE RETURNS: Our mid-week fellowship meals will resume on Wednesday, September 13 and continue through November 8. Join us from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each week for dinner and fellowship! The cost is $5/person and no reservations are required. For those who are interested, a brief service of Holy Communion will be held each week following dinner.

PASTOR GEORGE IS LEADING A TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND MARCH 11-20, 2018: The 9 day trip will include visits to many sites recorded in the Bible. God's Word will come to life as we visit places like the Sea of Galilee, Mount of the Beatitudes, Caesarea, Nazareth, the Jordan River, Jericho, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, Qumran, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and others. A tentative itinerary and registration information can be found at www.fumcbelmont.org/holyland2018 Email Pastor George at george@fumcbelmont.org if you have questions. This trip will truly be a journey of a lifetime!

TONIGHT IS SERVICE NIGHT!! From 6:00-7p.m. we will meet in Carpenter Hall and make 200 sandwiches to be delivered to those without adequate food resources. At 7:00 we will attend the fireside worship together. (Eat before you come.)

YOUTH ON THE LEADERSHIP TEAM are reminded to see Margie today to confirm your readiness for our 2 day retreat coming up this week.

If you have an emergencyor have a confidential prayer

request, please contact George at the church office

(704-825-2106) or his cell (704-249-0645).

The names above will remain on the prayer list for one month

unless otherwise notified.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, August 13 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Church Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. Lunch to Support Lily Sloan 4:00 p.m. Knitting Group 7:00 p.m. Campfire Worship

Monday, August 14 9:30 a.m. Praying at Local Schools

Wednesday, August 16 9:00 a.m. Youth Leadership Retreat 12:00 p.m. Newsletter Articles Deadline 6:00 p.m. Adult Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, August 20 8:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Church Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. Knitting Group 7:00 p.m. Campfire Worship

• Debbie Ballard (mother of Chelsea & Josh Elmore) • Cheryl Fleming • Bobbie Jones (mother of Crystal Cooper) • Alan Austin and Family (Jessica Durham) • Mike Harrison • Bette Armstrong • Maggie Moore • Anne Haxton (Dottie Moore’s mother) • Sonja Moore (Maggie Moore’s sister) • Patsy Wheeler (Aimee Russell’s aunt) • Wanda Jones (friend of Cindy Goins) • John and Faye Thomas (Linda England’s brother and sister in-law) • Steve Matulis • Keith Lowe and his family - Tobey, Eric & Hayley • Young Missionary Cohort 2017-2019 (Lily Sloan) • The family of Mary Lou Howell upon her death (Renee Painter) • James Reis and Ella Reis • Pam Eckert, friend of Nicole Stanforth’s