Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM

October 6, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Gathering

The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and brilliance of the music, we prepare our hearts for worship. Members and visitors, please register your attendance in the pew pads. The Chiming of the Trinity The Prelude Prelude in F Major Franz Tunder

*Processional To God Be the Glory UMH p. 98

*Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 70 Stewardship Moment Karen Newsome, Family Promise Prayer of Confession and Pardon UMH p. 12 The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offering Offertory Let Us Break Bread Together arr. Mark Hayes

*The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn Eat This Bread (sing three times) UMH p. 628 *The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 1: 1-16 NT Pew Bible p. 1 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem The Welcome Table Joel Raney

Haley Calore, Violin; Jessica Frankle, Flute; Claire Compton, Oboe; Sam Hay, Horn; Brent Wilson, ‘Cello

Sermon “The Importance of Family” Rev. Scott Efird Communion UMH p. 13

(This month’s communion offering will go to Family Promise.) *Hymn God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian UMH p. 648 *Benediction *Postlude March in F Major Charles Widor

Church Reminders and Meetings

Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings

Ashland Youth Choir, Today, 4:30 pm, Choir Room

ACME for Children, Today, 5:00 pm, #125, ages 4K—5th grade

MYF, Today, 5:30 pm, Ashland House

ESL Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 am & 5:30 pm

AA, Mondays, 6:00 pm, #127

Boy Scouts, Mondays, 6:30 pm, #117

TOPS, Mondays, 6:30 pm, #125

AUMMen, Monday, 6:30 pm, Zorba’s, Seven Oaks Shopping Center

ATTC & DAODAS, Wednesday, 9:00 am, Ashland Hall

ATTC & DAODAS, Thursday, 9:00 am, Ashland Hall

Ladies Prayer Group, Thursdays, 10:30 am, #138

Columbia Chess Club, Thursdays, 6:00 pm, #125

Árpád Darázs Singers, Thursday, 7:00 pm, Choir Room

ATTC & DAODAS, Friday, 9:00 am, Ashland Hall

The Path Worship — 8:45 AM October 6, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God Seventeenth Sunday

after Pentecost

Gathering Together

Welcome and Announcements

Prayer for the Spirit to Move as We Worship

*Sharing the Peace of Christ

Drawing Closer

*Call to Worship

*Songs of Praise This Is Amazing Grace Nothing but the Blood

Going Deeper

Stewardship Moment Karen Newsome, Family Promise

Time of Prayer

Sharing Joys and Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving to the Kingdom

*Presentation of our Gifts

*Song of Preparation Jesus Paid It All

*The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 1: 1-16

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

Message “The Importance of Family” Rev. Scott Efird

Communion

*Song of Promise Lay Me Down

*Benediction

Wednesday Night — October 9, 2019

Dinner at 6:00 pm

Menu: Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti Noodles, Sautėed Zucchini,

Blueberry Shortcake

Cost: $7.00 ages 18 & up; $3.00 ages 10-17; free for ages 9 and younger

Make reservations by noon on Monday, via red slip in the pew pocket or

on line at www.ashlandumc.org

Programs at 6:45 pm

Middle School Study—2 Timothy led by Ryan Keith

High School Study—Continuing Romans by Jack Holladay

Adult Study — “Nehemiah” led by Pastor Scott, #125

Music Ministry

Handbell Choir, 6:30 pm, #115

Worship Choir, 7:30 pm, Choir Room

Our Faithfulness

OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, September 29, 2019 8:45: 68 11:00: 126 TOTAL Worship: 194 Sunday School: N/A OUR SERVICE: Sunday, October 6, 2019

THE PATH Musicians at The Path: Wayne Suttlemyre, lead guitar; Jack Holladay, keyboard & rhythm guitar; Shane Thomas, bass guitar; Scott Burkholder, drums; Haley Calore, violin Vocals: Brooke Holladay, Jack Holladay, Andra Keith, Scott Burkholder The Path Greeters: Clare Allen, Jincy Myers

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Steward: Rosemary Sanders Crucifer: Acolytes: Katie Turner, Amelia Turner Lay Reader: Danny Dilworth Greeters: Mylla Markland, Jayne Beachler Ushers: Kaye Bradley, John Calore, Joan Wilcox, Chuck Wilcox, Jimmy Smith Valet Parker: Tom Wilkinson Welcome Center Advocates: Roger and Marilyn Gramling

Ashland

United Methodist Church

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Rev. Scott Efird, Pastor

October 6, 2019

Worship Services

8:45 am: The Path

11:00 am: Traditional Worship

9:45 am: Sunday School

Email: office@ashlandumc.org

2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; 803-798-5350

Facebook: Ashland United Methodist Church

Website: www.ashlandumc.org

Prayer Concerns Richard Brigman Steve Felsberg Bill Turner Lucy Turner Pray for peace in Haiti and one day, with God’s help, a new Haiti.

October 6, 2019

Stewardship Focus

Family Promise

Today, we welcome Karen Newsome, the executive director of Family

Promise of the Midlands and an ordained Presbyterian minister. Prior

to serving as executive director, Karen served as pastor of Sion

Presbyterian Church in Winnsboro from 2009 until 2014. Previously

she was interim senior pastor of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church.

Family Promise recognizes that family homelessness and poverty are

complex issues that require comprehensive, innovative solutions.

Solving homelessness is not just about housing. Family Promise’s

holistic approach to the crisis of family homelessness includes three

key areas of focus: prevention, shelter and stabilization.

Family Promise of the Midlands (FPM) partners with congregations

like Ashland UMC in Columbia, individuals, families, other social service

agencies, foundations, and businesses to provide shelter and solutions

for families who have children and are facing a housing crisis. Families

sleep in these congregation classrooms and other spaces that often

go unused during the week, and congregation members provide

meals, essential needs and companionship. The FPM staff provides

professional comprehensive case management and assistance in

securing employment, medical care, childcare, school placement and

ultimately, affordable housing.

FPM provides a rent-free, safe, and loving "home" while equipping

families with the knowledge and resources they need to sustain their

independence in a home of their own.

If you aren't receiving Family Promise of the Midlands emails, please

subscribe to stay up-to-date with important FPM events by going to

the Family Promise website: familypromisemidlands.org and click on

“Sign up for our eNewsletter.”

GIFTS

In Memory of Gene Porter, father of Jenny Edwards by Bob & Mylla Markland, Don & Robin Davidson,

Hank & Martha Gaw, Joye Rush, Jimmy & Margaret Smith, Bill & Jean Jackson

Add this information to your church directory:

For pastoral needs after office hours:

Rev. Scott Efird (843) 714-7699

Rev. Reggie Rowell (843) 697-6967