Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM

July 21, 2019

T he Order for the Worship of God

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

The Gathering

The service begins with the Prelude. Through the power and brilliance of the organ 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 C Major Dietrich Buxtehude

*Processional God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens UMH p. 150

*Call to Worship The Apostles’ Creed UMH p. 881 *The Gloria Patri UMH p. 70 Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Tithes and Offering Offertory /Anthem The Old Rugged Cross George Bennard

(Anthem for choir and congregation, Hymn 504)

*The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful UMH p. 147 The Scripture Lesson Genesis 1: 6-8 OT Pew Bible p. 1 Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon “In The Beginning: My Embraceable You” Rev. Scott Efird *Hymn Jesus Shall Reign UMH p. 157 *Benediction *Postlude March in G Major Flor Peeters *Please stand if able

Church Reminders and

Meetings

Columbia Salkehatchie Camp — July 20-27

Wednesday, July 24th, Covered Dish Supper

6:30 pm, Ashland Hall

Bring plenty of food for hungry campers!

Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings

MYF, Sunday, July 21st, 5 pm at Robert & Erin Harrelson’s House.

Bring $2.00 for pizza.

AA, Mondays, 6:00 pm, #127

TOPS, Mondays, 6:00 pm, #125

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

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

Family Promise Pack the Park with Columbia Fireflies,

Sunday, July 28th, 5:05 pm.

Boy Scout Court of Honor, Monday, July 29th, 6 pm, AH

Trustees, Tuesday, July 30th, 6:30 pm, #138

Ashland UMMen, Monday, September 16th, 6:30 pm,

Zorba’s Seven Oaks Shopping Center

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

The Path Worship — 8:45 AM July 21, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God Sixth 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 Come to the Water Lead Me to the Cross

Going Deeper

Time of Prayer

Sharing Joys and Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving to the Kingdom

*Presentation of our Gifts

*Song of Preparation How He Loves

*The Scripture Lesson Genesis 1: 6-8

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

People: Thanks be to God.

Message “In The Beginning: My Embraceable You” Rev. Scott Efird

*Song of Promise What a Friend

*Benediction

*Please stand if able

Our Faithfulness

OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, July 14, 2019 8:45: 83 11:00: 127 TOTAL Worship: 210 Sunday School: 141 OUR SERVICE: Sunday, July 21, 2019 THE PATH Musicians at The Path: Wayne Suttlemyre, lead guitar; Jack Holladay, keyboard & rhythm guitar; Derrick Vaz, bass guitar; Ryan Millians, drums; Haley Calore, violin Vocals: Brooke Holladay, Jack Holladay, Andra Keith, Kenzie Raynor The Path Greeters: Sherri Gantt The Path Lay Reader: Jean Jackson

The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Shirley Hames Kelly and in honor of the birth of Maeve Shirley Galloway by Joye Rush..

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Steward: Debbie Sandersfeld Crucifer : Grant Gibson Acolytes: Maddy Thomas, John Calore Greeter: Rebecca Swanson Ushers: Don Cantrell, Beth Westbury, Scott James, B.J. Bickers, Jimmy Smith Valet Parker: Scott James Welcome Center Advocates: Hal & Sherrill Clarkson

SERMON NOTES

Ashland

United Methodist Church

Pastor: Rev. Scott Efird

July 21, 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 Claire Dickerson, granddaughter of Linda Dickerson Steve Felsberg Nina Newcomb Lucy Turner

In Memoriam John R. Higgins, July 17, 2019

Pauline M. Wilson, mother of Martha Gaw, July 17, 2019

July 21, 2019

Genesis 1: 6-8

“In the Beginning: My Embraceable You”

Spiritual Principle: Early morning stretch

After you have uttered your first prayer, “Illumine Me!” Rise and greet the day with your second thought/prayer/activity. Look out the window and gaze up into the sky. Rain or shine, allow the sky to be the welcoming embrace from God that includes you in His grand design on this new day. As God draws you closer, and as you draw near to God, listen for the rhythm of God’s heartbeat. Let the cadence of God’s heart beat match the tempo of your day. Know that God is embracing you, not only for inclusion, but also for protection. Pray that God continues to embrace you throughout the day so that temptation and sin does not interrupt your calling for this day.

~Scott Efird

Congratulations to Joye Rush on the birth of her

granddaughter, Maeve Shirley Galloway on July 13, 2019.

Parents are Kelli and Justin Galloway.

Items for the August newsletter are due by

Monday, July 22nd at noon.