Traditional Worship — 11:00 AM

August 11, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God

Ninth 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 Ricercar Orlandus Lassus

*Processional O Worship the King UMH p. 73

*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 Standing on the Promises Kelso Carter

(Anthem for choir and congregation, hymn 374)

*The Doxology UMH p. 95 *Hymn God Created Heaven and Earth UMH p. 151 (Sung to the tune CANTERBURY) The Scripture Lesson Genesis 1: 20-23 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: Black Bird” Rev. Scott Efird *Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory UMH p. 577 *Benediction *Postlude May God Be Praised and Blessed J. C. Bach *Please stand if able

Church Reminders and Meetings

Encouragement, Activities, and Community Gatherings

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

Trustees Committee, Tuesday, August 13th, 6:30 pm, #138

August 18 — 10:00 AM. Join us in Ashland Hall as we recognize and

bless all of the teachers and students that are a part of AUMC. We will

also celebrate the promotion of our news members in MYF.

August 18 — 5:00 PM. Everyone is invited to join us for a back to

school kick off! We will have a corn hole tournament and a homemade

ice cream contest to celebrate. If you will provide ice cream or have

corn hole boards that the youth could borrow, contact Ryan Keith at

803-798-5350, ext 12. Sanctuary Piano — Donations for the new sanctuary piano should be made payable to the church, marked “piano”. We are off to a good start and hope to have the funds prior to August 31. Thanks to all who have contributed.

Ashland UMMen, meets at Zorba’s, Seven Oaks Shopping Center,

Monday, September 16th, 6:30 pm

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 August 11, 2019

The Order for the Worship of God Ninth 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 Build My Life King of All Days

Going Deeper

Time of Prayer

Sharing Joys and Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving to the Kingdom

*Presentation of our Gifts

*Song of Preparation Forever Reign

*The Scripture Lesson Genesis 1: 20-23

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

People: Thanks be to God.

Message “In The Beginning: Black Bird” Rev. Scott Efird

*Song of Promise One True God

*Benediction

*Please stand if able

Our Faithfulness

OUR PRESENCE: Sunday, August 4, 2019 8:45: 72 11:00: 116 TOTAL Worship: 188 Sunday School: 110 OUR SERVICE: Sunday, August 11, 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, Kenzie Raynor, Scott Burkholder The Path Greeters: Bob & Kim Crutchfield The Path Lay Reader: Jean Jackson

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Altar Steward: Susie Bid Brown Crucifer: Brianna McClay Acolytes: Amelia Turner, Katie Turner Lay Reader: Beth Westbury Greeters: Dottie Reed, Susan Bowers Ushers: Bud Graczyk, John McFadden, Charlie Matthews, Jimmy Smith Valet Parkers: Sandy & Judy Mitchell Welcome Center Advocates: Grant & Dalene Gibson

SERMON NOTES

Ashland

United Methodist Church

Pastor: Rev. Scott Efird

August 11, 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 Bill Turner Lucy Turner

August 11, 2019

Genesis 1: 20-23

“In the Beginning: Black Bird”

Spiritual Principle: Afternoon Depending on God is not always an easy decision. There may have been times today that you felt you were swimming against the current or that the force of gravity was especially heavy, weighing you down. In the time of weariness and need is the time to press further into God and depend on God more. In the afternoon hour, ask God to draw closer to you. In the tough patches, God can do mighty things through you; just trust in God and lean into God’s understanding. And remember, keep looking for the connection between each sermon and let me know what you think!

GIFTS

In Honor

Bob & Barbara Borom’s birthdays and wedding anniversary by Sue & Jim Phelps

In Memory

John Higgins by Betty Feindel, Thomas & Janice Carson, Karen Zobel, Margaret Combs, Searchers SS Class, Jim & Nancy Bradley, Jimmy Sharp, WTS Class of 1959, Hank & Martha Gaw, Alice Sealy

Karen Thomas, wife of Jody Thomas, by Gene & Clare Allen

Arthur Gudmunson, son-in-law of Beth Wilkinson by Gene & Clare Allen, Coyet & Sally Lowery