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SUNDAY WORSHIP February 11, 2018
8:00 & 9:15am
*Please stand if you are able
MUSIC AS WE GATHER “Partita on ‘Nettleton’” (Jeffrey Blersch)
I. Invocation
II. Hymn
III. Reflection
IV. Dance
CHORAL INTROIT (9:15) Sanctuary Choir
“O Jesus, Blest Redeemer” (Cleland B. McAfee)
CALL TO WORSHIP
*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Red 369
“Blessed Assurance” ASSURANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY
*WE GREET ONE ANOTHER
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (8:00)
Certificates of baptism will be passed through the
congregation. Please sign to indicate your presence and
witness to this sacred occasion.
Ryan Patrick Schaefer (Aaron and Melissa, parents)
Congregational Response (Unison):
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news
and live according to the example of Christ. We
will surround Ryan with a community of love and
forgiveness, that he may grow in his service to
others. We will pray for him, that he may be a true
disciple, walking in the way that leads to life.
Baptism Song
“Child of Blessing, Child of Promise” Red 611
SPECIAL MUSIC (9:15)
“Day by Day” (Ahnfelt / Arr. Eithun) Bell Choir
SHARING GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS During the month of February our Loose Coin offering will
support United Methodist Hospitals Ministry (UMHM)
in Madison which provides chaplaincy to United
Methodists from around the state who need treatment at
one of Madison’s major hospitals. During illness, many
yearn for Christ’s presence, a healing touch, a personal
prayer. UMHM, through Chaplain Ann Scott, compliments
the amazing things physicians are able to do with surgery
and medicine by supporting the patient’s faith in a loving
God who accepts our brokenness and who makes us
whole. Rev. Scott is able to provide pastoral care when a
patient’s local pastor cannot be there. Let God change the
world through you and your change.
Offertory Music
“Minuet, from the ‘Water Music’” (G.F. Handel / Arr. McKinley)
*DOXOLOGY Red 95
OLD 100th
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Lord, let our congregation be a witness to you:
immersed in scripture,
constant in prayer,
joyful in worship,
generous in giving.
A loving, supportive community
reaching out to those in need.
Accept these gifts we offer, in Jesus' name, Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING Joel 2:12-14 OT 847
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Red 395
“Take Time to Be Holy” HOLINESS
OUR TIME OF PRAYER
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Chorus Red 382
ADELAIDE
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Thou art the potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after Thy will,
while I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me I pray!
Power, all power, surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Unison) 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.
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
(8:00) “Day by Day” (Ahnfelt / Arr. Eithun) Bell Choir
(9:15) “Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me” (Craig Courtney)
Sanctuary Choir
SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 10:19-25 NT 224
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
SERMON Lina Green Lather. Rinse. Repeat.:
Growing Our Faith 40 Days at a Time
*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Red 400
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON
*SENDING FORTH
*CHORAL BENEDICTION (9:15) Sanctuary Choir “New Testament Benediction” (Christian Gregor)
*MUSIC AS WE GO TO SERVE “Minuet, from the ‘Concerto No. 6 for Two Organs’” (P. Antonio Soler / Arr. Webb)
WE GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO…
LITURGISTS: 8:00 – Myrna Dickinson / 9:15 – Paul Hudson
USHERS:
8:00 – John & Eileen and Gage Ireland
9:15 – Lynn Gonwa, Scott Ruetten, Chad & Sara Doverspike
GREETERS:
8:00 – The Sandli Family
9:15 – Carl & Kathy Hardtke, Jon & Barb Bilodeau
AUDIO TECHS: 8:00 – John Myers / 9:15 – Ross Bilodeau
VIDEO TECHS: 8:00 – Ari Dennis / 9:15 – Roy Gieseker
INFORMATION CENTER:
Peggy Schroeder, Diane Wilson, Chris Hartnek
Today’s Hymn Note: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Born of humble parents, Robert Robinson could not afford schooling for the ministry, so he was apprenticed at fourteen to a London barber and hairdresser. After a dissolute youth he was converted by George Whitefield and became a Calvinist Methodist minister. Like the more famous John Newton’s more famous "Amazing Grace," Robinson's hymn is one of providence and grace. Like Samuel, who raised an Ebenezer (a stone altar which signified that God had brought him thus far), he confesses how great a debtor he is to the grace of God, as are we all. The tune NETTLETON first appeared as a two-part tune in John Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second (1813), where it was named “Hallelujah.” The tune has been attributed by some to Asahel Nettleton (1783-1844), a well-known evangelist of the early nineteenth century.
Thank you, Sponsors Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by Mary Larsen in appreciation for her church family The altar flowers are sponsored by John & Eileen Ireland in celebration of Gavin’s 20th birthday. Refreshments at Fresh Bread are sponsored by Mike & Leslie Prange in celebration of God’s gifts, and Christina Kime in celebration of CJ’s birthday. Fresh plants at Fresh Bread are sponsored by Tom & Tina Novak, celebrating Tom’s 50th birthday.
7:00pm Service on Wednesday, February 14
This coming Wednesday is a kind of double holiday. Every year, February 14th is Valentine's Day. This year, February 14th is also Ash Wednesday. And we've got a special invitation for that evening. Ash Wednesday is a big holiday, for it represents the start of entire season. Lent, the forty-day period leading up to and preparing for Easter, begins this Wednesday, Ash Wednesday. Lent can be a meaningful season of personal reflec-tion and spiritual growth. Indeed, it will be as meaningful as we make it. And our Ash Wednesday service is a good place to start.
Traditionally, the students in our Confirmation class lead our Ash Wednesday service. This year, those students are preparing a program called "Jesus Nearby." We'll climb into the stories of several characters in Scripture who were impacted by Jesus. And we'll be invited to see ourselves in them. Join us this Wednesday night, February 14, for "Jesus Nearby," starting at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
First Preschool
Enroll now for the 2018 – 2019 school year. Programming is available for children ages two through five years old.
First Preschool provides children with experiences that encourage spir-itual growth, intellectual growth, social interaction and physical growth.
Sessions and fees (per semester): Little Lambs (two-year-olds): Tuesday or Friday, 9:00–11:00am, $235 Three-year-olds: Tuesday and Friday, 9:00– 11:30am, $420 PreK (4-5 years old): Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 9:00–1:00pm, $775
Registration forms are available at the information desk, or online www.fumcgb.org Space is limited – enrollment is on a first come basis.
We are also enrolling for our school age summer program for children 5 – 11 years old. “First Kids” summer program runs June 11 – August 24. Summer activities include: daily walks to city parks, swimming les-sons, arts & crafts, water play, reading program and weekly field trips.
Full time tuition is $170 per week or $55 per daily (two-day minimum).
For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Anita Ebenhoe (920) 437-0736 or [email protected]
An Invitation from Pastor David
They say that simple pleasures are the best. I believe that. And so I’d like to invite us into a simple pleasure during the Wednesdays of this upcoming Lenten season (Wednesday nights of Lent (February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, and March 28).
The simple picture I have in my mind is a group of us sitting around in a circle reading the Bible together, and discussing what we’re reading. No fanfare, no technology, no curriculum – just us and our Bibles. It is what Christians have done together for centuries, of course, but as with so many areas of modern life, we have moved away from this simple recipe in recent decades.
Our text will be the Sermon on the Mount. It is three chapters long – Matthew 5, 6, and 7 – and we’ll have six weeks to spend on it together. So we’ll spend two weeks reading and discussing Matthew 5, the next two weeks on Matthew 6, and the final two weeks on Matthew 7. It’s simple, and it will be a pleasure. I hope you’ll join me!
Wanted: Volunteers and pizza lovers On Monday, February 19, KenyaHELP is hosting a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch (2206 E. Main Street) for our KenyaHELP students' scholar-ships. There are two options. You could volunteer to help, or be a customer, or both!
Our group will take over the wait staff responsibilities and KenyaHELP will receive 10% of dine-in sales from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. All tips are also a donation to KenyaHELP. We need 10 people for our first shift (3:30pm until 6:10pm), and would like another 8 people to help from 5:50pm until 8:30pm. We will receive instructions on clearing tables, serving pizzas, assisting in general cleaning, and delivering legendary service to the guests. Please contact Jill Thiede at [email protected] or (920) 655-3612 to volunteer.
2018 Pine Lake Camp The church family has the opportunity to be involved in mission at Pine Lake Camp July 8-13. We w ill assist camp staff being “buddies” to adult special needs campers, building relationships with individuals who are differently-abled.
Youth have come home saying camp was “a life changing experience.” If interested, please check it out with Loken Malin, Lauren Mainard, Madi Blank, Noah Key, Isaac Muscavitch, Rhyan Peed and Jamison Taft. Or contact Diane Wilson at (920) 676-0781. Limited spots are available.
Can We Count On You?
Thanks! Please place this gift of service in the offering plate or turn in to the office or email Amy Dennis at
Name:__________________________________ Email or Phone:________________________________
SERVE:
Usher at 9:15am on Sunday: ___Feb. 25 ___Mar. 4 ___Mar. 11 ___Mar. 18 ___Mar. 25 ___Learn to serve as an Audio or Video tech for 8:00am or 9:15am worship services ___Learn to serve as a Computer or Video tech for 10:45am Fresh Bread ___Participate in the JAM band at Fresh Bread (weekly commitment not required)
RSVP:
Wednesday Night Supper on February 14 (5:30-6:30pm) Menu: Pancakes & Sausages
_____RSVP (# attending) _____Provide desserts
Beth Eggert Betty Richtman Bill Bob Bryan Bridget Skaleski Carl Groonwald Charlie CJ Kime Dave Arps Doug George Gerry Christoph Gracie Oberneder Jan Janet Jasmine Jean Jeanne Stoll
Jim Jon Judy Larsen Keith & Donna Haverkorn Kelly Krueger Leo Keppers Linda Lee & Louise Hansen Margie Mary Mary VanderWoude Mel Konop Mike Nancy Pam Pat Hanlon Patricia Gast
Rev. Patrick Green Payten Rosa Sara Steve K. Todd Tom Vitalija
FOR HEALING
Prayers for the Huntley boys and all who serve in the military Luis Alvarado, severely injured during military service.
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
Prayer Requests
“Heaven is full of answers to prayer for which no one ever bothered to ask.” (Rev. Billy Graham)
Prayer Requests: The printed last name option will only be available to individuals who are requesting a prayer for him or herself and/or immediate family.
Mary Dorchester Sisterhood "Not Your Usual Valentine" is the theme for Mary Dorchester Sisterhood's gathering on Friday, February 16 at 1:30pm. Former pastor Rev. Karen Ebert's archived message will challenge us to change our way of thinking about love and forgiving. All are welcome to attend. Please bring a favorite scripture about love, any loose change you may have, and a friend who might like to join us for fellow-ship, faith, and fun! Call Bev Smith for more information at (920) 336-3597.
Coffee Fellowship Hosts wanted Volunteer to sponsor & host coffee fellowship between 8:00 & 9:15am worship services and for Fresh Bread at 10:30am sign up sheets are at the Information Center.
RSVP to [email protected]
THIS WEEK AT FIRST UMC
SUNDAY, February 11
7:45-11:15am Childcare Room B4 8:00 & 9:15 Sanctuary Worship Service Sanctuary 8:45 & 10:15 Coffee Fellowship Gathering Area 8:45 & 10:15 SCRIP for sale Information Center 9:15 Adult Sunday School Wesley Hall 9:15 Youth Sunday School (Grades 6-12) Ziemer Basement 9:15 Sunday School (Grades K-5) Second Level 9:15 Sunday School (3-4 Year Olds) Lower Level 10:45 Fresh Bread Contemporary Service Fellowship Hall 11:00 Narcotics Anonymous Room Z120
MONDAY, February 12
9:30am WOW Room Z120 6:30pm Congregational Care-Treasured Members Room 108 7:00 Boy Scouts Room Z120
TUESDAY, February 13
9:00am Good Will Place Food Pantry Pantry 12:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous Room Z120 12:30 Staff Meeting Wesley Hall 6:30 Wesleyan Fellowship Group Wesley Hall 6:30 Al-Anon Meeting Room Z120
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 14
6:30am McPray Prayer Group McDonald’s 1903 S Webster
9:30 Gamblers Anonymous Room Z120 12:00pm Books Between Bites Room 108 4:30 Youth Band Z Basement 5:30 Bell Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:30 Church Family Supper Fellowship Hall 5:45 Nursery Care Room B4 6:15 SPARK Kids Room 204 6:15 Couples in Christ Lenten study Wesley Hall 7:00 Ash Wednesday Service Sanctuary 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous (women) Room Z120 7:45 JAM Rehearsal Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, February 15
12:30pm Companions In Christ Room Z120 5:30 Music Committee Meeting Wesley Hall 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary
FRIDAY, February 16
6:30am Breakfast with BOB Room 108 1:30pm Mary Dorchester Sisterhood Wesley Hall 7:30 Narcotics Anonymous Room Z120
501 Howe St., Green Bay, WI 54301 (920)437-9252
www.fumcgb.org
Is this your first time worshiping here? We are thankful for the Spirit which prompted you to be here today. We hope this will be a meaningful experience for you. We invite you to worship with us again soon. You are always welcome in this church community.
Live Streaming of our 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45am services is available at www.fumcgb.org (go to Worship, Livestream Worship.)
Caring Notes and Prayer Request Cards are also located in the pew racks. All infor-mation is welcome, especially about persons needing a visit or a prayer request. Please place cards in the offering plate.
Childcare (ages 0-4) is provided during all worship services on Sundays. The childcare rooms are located in the lower level.
Large Print Bulletins and Hymnals are avail-able. If you would like one, please ask an usher.
Hearing Loop allows people who wear hear-ing aids to directly receive the sound from the church’s PA system in their own hearing aids without having to pick up a separate listening device by switching to a T-coil or telecoil program. Please see the usher or switch your hearing aid to ‘T’.
A wheelchair is available at the north en-trance.
Please park in blue spaces only if you need that little extra help that having a close parking space offers. If you don’t need that extra help, we would ask that you park in a white space or in one of the satellite parking areas. Additional parking options are availa-ble. Please check the website or ask at the Information Center.
Lead Pastor: Rev. David Kalas [email protected]
Ministry of Visitation: Rev. Dave Wilkinson [email protected]
Personnel Manager: Craig Berken [email protected]
Coordinator of Discipleship Ministries: Lina Green [email protected]
Interim Children’s Ministries: Stephanie Martinez [email protected]
Interim Youth’s Ministries: Logan & Angela Pourchot [email protected]
Finance Manager: Carrie Stargardt [email protected]
Special Assistant to the Clergy: Amy Dennis [email protected]
Office and Creative Manager: Laura Schmocker [email protected]
Building Supervisor: Paul Harrison [email protected]
Custodian: Mark Brans
Sunday Custodians: John Shuck, Logan Pourchot, Frank Stackhouse
Bell Choir Director: Denise Myers [email protected]
Organist & Sanctuary Choir Di-rector: Jeffrey Verkuilen, FAGO
Sanctuary Choir Accompanist: Ellen Hanchek [email protected]
JAM Leaders: Jon Kresin & Ame-lie Eiding [email protected]
Preschool/Daycare Director: Anita Ebenhoe [email protected]
Dorothy Rosenberg Good Will Place Coordinator:
Vicki Hoell [email protected]
Faith Community Nurse: Michelle Heuvelmans-Sponholtz [email protected]
