We promise to uphold Grace United Methodist Church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness.

Our Prayers: As of September 7, 2018

Prayer Request: Brenda Shaw, Bllie Harris, Rusty Walker-brother of Sandy Waldrop, Gene Heath, Dave Hargrove Harrington Place: (Augusta) Kitty Grogan Births: Marley June Potter, daughter of John & Ashleigh Potter, granddaughter of Galan & John Potter, born on Sept. 5 in Charleston. William Rhett Charpia, son of Haley and Ryan Charpia, grandson of Lisa & Mark Phifer and the late William Herbert Little, born on Sept 5 in Summerville.

Our Presence: Sunday, September 2, 2018

Worship: 353 Sunday School: 223

Our Service: September 9, 2018

Acolytes: Crucifer: Count Team: Tues 9/10 E.J. Holgate, Peggie Ruben, Henry Smith Offertory: Jenn Waller 8:30 Speaker: Rev. Frankie May 8:30 Greeter(s): Mae & Don Parcel 11:00 Greeter(s): (Main) Jim & Sandra Travis (Ga. Avenue) Ed & Arlene Vincent Doorstep Visitation: Mary Ann Rose, Maryann Arnold LifeSong Refreshments: Seekers Sunday School class LifeSong Greeters: (Kitchen) Wayne Hucks (Main) Tammy Bussey (Elevator) B Bussey Flower Committee: Joe Ann McKie, Vicki Millians

Our Witness:

Calendar HIGHLIGHTS for the week of Sept. 9, 2018 (Please refer to online calendar and the newsletter for a detailed listing of ALL weekly activities & events!)

Prayers of the People Rev. Randall Haase The Lord be with you And also with you Let us pray. (Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer)

Anthem By Faith Chancel Choir

Children’s Message “The Language of Love” Rev. Randall Haase

(Children will dismiss for “BLAST Jr.” (4K) and “BLAST” (5K - 2nd grade) afterwards and escorted to their classes. New 3rd graders please remain with your parents in worship.)

Gideon Speaker Keith Snider

Offertory All The Way My Savior Leads Me Chancel Choir

Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymn 95

Gospel Hymn He Touched Me Hymn 367

Preaching Text James 2:1-10, 11-13 Rev. Jim Dennis

Sermon “One Love” Rev. Jim Dennis

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Affirmation of Faith Apostle’s Creed Hymn 881

Recessional Hymn Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Worship & Song 3104

Sending Forth Rev. Jim Dennis

Please stand as you are able

Music used by permission: Church Copyright License No. 1133262

Grace United Methodist Church 639 Georgia Ave. | North Augusta, SC 29841

www.gotgraceumc.org | 803-279-7525

SUNDAY, September 9 Worship: 8:30 & 11:00AM, Sanct. 8:45 AM, Wesley Center 9:45 AM, Sunday School

Family Promise Housing, Youth Wing, Sept. 9-16 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM BLAST, BLAST Jr., Asbury 4 & 5 year old classrooms 9:45 AM New Member Coffee, Conference room 5:00 PM Grace Kid’s Guitar Class, Journey SS classroom 5:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting, Conference room 5:30 PM Stillwell Class Fall Activity, Wesley Center 6:00 PM AMPED Snack Supper and Bible Study, Youth Wing 6:30 PM SPRC Meeting, Conference room

MONDAY, September 10 8:30 Staff Meeting, Conference room 10:00 AM UMW Board Meeting, Conference room 6:00 PM Board of Trustees, Conference Room 6:30 PM Stewardship Committee Meeting, Journey SS classroom

TUESDAY, September 11 6:00 PM Church Council Meeting, Asbury Chapel (Family Promise Youth Wing)

WEDNESDAY, September 12 WINGS: 5:30 PM Meals 6:15 PM Programs

10:00 AM GIFTS Morning Group, Youth Wing 6:00 & 7:00 PM Chancel Bells, Handbell Room and Chancel Choir, Music Room 6:15 PM Grace Worship Team Family Group, Wesley Center

THURSDAY, September 13 11:30 AM Wisdom of the Ages, Cancelled for Sept. 13 and 20

ACTUALS MTD Actual 2018 YTD ACTUAL 2018

Total Revenues 100,720.45 866,855.03

Total Expenses 114,110.27 905,479.91

NET TOTAL (13,389.82) (38,624.88)

Actuals: August 2018

We welcome any visitors and encourage everyone to please sign the attendance pad on your pew. We also would like to invite anyone who

has a desire to join our church to please indicate so on the attendance pad or contact one of the ministers in the church office, 279-7525.

A nursery is provided for infants through 3 year old's

on the bottom floor of the Asbury Building.

EPWORTH WORKDAY OFFERING, September 9

TODAY WE GIVE TO THE EPWORTH WORK DAY OFFERING! Today our church will receive the Annual Epworth Work Day Offering to invest in the comprehensive care we are called by God to provide for the children at Epworth Children's Home, our church’s ministry to God’s children.

Please find information about Epworth and the Work Day Offering on the bulletin insert. Epworth does not receive apportionments from the United Methodist Conference. This offering is our opportunity to support this vital ministry. Give generously by using the envelope provided for you in the bulletin.

For more information about Epworth Children's Home, visit them on the web at www.epworthchildrenshome.org

where you can also choose to make a secure credit card donation.

Mark 4: 35-41

Presentation of Colors

(Commemorating the lost lives on 9 - 11)

Gideon Speaker

Keith Snider

Epworth Children’s Home

Work Day Offering

Celebrating Worship

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“To Know Christ and To Make His Love Known”

Welcome and Announcements

Presentation of Flags (Commemorating the lost lives of 9-11) Scout, Troop 7

Gideon Speaker Keith Snider

Call to Worship A voice speaks to us in our dreams, beckoning, warning; Are we talking with ourselves, or is God speaking to us? In the night our minds wrestle with worries and hopes; Could there be something holy in that? In the brightness of the morning, we seek a word from God; Let us be attentive to the voice of God this day. And let us worship God. AMEN

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Lord’s prayer: Hymnal 895 (a time will be provided to lift up prayer concerns)

Passing of the Peace (Congregation greets one another in the name of the Lord) The Peace of the Lord be always with you And also with you

Hymn of Praise Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hymn 384

PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

Scripture Lesson James 2: 1-10, 14-17 Rev. Frankie May

Sermon “Mercy or Judgment?” Rev. Frankie May

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

Hymn O How I Love Jesus Hymn 170

Affirmation of Faith Apostle’s Creed Hymn 881

Offering Doxology Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow Hymn 95 Hymn Help Us To Accept Each Other Hymn 560

Benediction

Please stand as you are able

Dee Dee Carn, Pianist

Music used by permission: Church Copyright License No. 1133262

Altar Flowers for September 9

The beautiful flowers on the altar are placed there to the glory of God and in honor of Ed and Arlene Vincent

By their daughter Amy Vincent

Rosebuds on the Altar The rosebuds are in honor of the Births of:

Marley June Potter, daughter of John & Ashleigh Potter, granddaughter of Galan & John Potter, born on Sept. 5 in Charleston.

William Rhett Charpia, son of Haley and Ryan Charpia, grandson of Lisa & Mark Phifer

and the late William Herbert Little, born on Sept 5 in Summerville.

Altar Flowers for September 9 The beautiful flowers on the altar are placed there to the

glory of God and in honor of Ed and Arlene Vincent By their daughter Amy Vincent

Rosebuds on the Altar

The rosebuds are in honor of the births of:

Marley June Potter, daughter of John & Ashleigh Potter, granddaughter of Galan & John Potter, born on Sept. 5 in Charleston.

William Rhett Charpia, son of Haley and Ryan Charpia, grandson of Lisa & Mark Phifer

and the late William Herbert Little, born on Sept 5 in Summerville.

September 9 ~ 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Green - the color of growth and is used in the season of Epiphany and after Pentecost except when special days call for white or red.

Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jim Dennis

Presentation of Flags (Commemorating the lost lives of 9-11) Scout, Pack 7

Voluntary America the Beautiful Susan Burgess, Organist

Chiming of the Trinity (Please stand when chiming begins)

Processional Hymn O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing Hymn 57

Call to Worship Rev. Randall Haase A voice speaks to us in our dreams, beckoning, warning; Are we talking with ourselves, or is God speaking to us? In the night our minds wrestle with worries and hopes; Could there be something holy in that? In the brightness of the morning, we seek a word from God; Let us be attentive to the voice of God this day. And let us worship God. AMEN

Passing of the Peace (Congregation greets one another in the name of the Lord) The Peace of the Lord be always with you And also with you

Prayer of Confession (inspired by Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19)

The blessings of each day: food to eat, clothes to wear, contentment with all we have whether rich or poor. This is life in your kingdom. How difficult, Lord to walk along this road, when the world tempts us with much that which desire, but do not need. Forgive our weakness, and teach us again to know the contentment of having enough, and sharing not only from our riches but also from our poverty. Help us know the riches of your mercy and generously share our witness, faith and love with others. Remind us we are made for each other and not for mere things. AMEN ~ based upon prayer written by John Birch

Prayer of Assurance Believe the good news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! AMEN

830 Gathering

Welcome and Worship

Welcome | Announcements Presentation of Flags (Commemorating the lost lives of 9-11) Scout, Troop 7

You Make Me Brave

Great Are You Lord

Meet and Greet | Dismiss BLAST Dismissal of children ages 4K - 2nd grade for “BLAST JR.” (4k) & “BLAST”.

Offertory Prayer

Gideon Speaker Keith Snider

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Reading James 2: 1-10, 11-13 Rev. Jim Dennis

Sermon “One Love” Rev. Jim Dennis

Responding to God’s Word

Communion Rev. Jim Dennis Mighty Cross

Sending Forth

Invitation to Christian Discipleship| Next Steps

King Of My Heart

Apostle’s Creed (Hymn 881) Rev. Jim Dennis

Benediction Rev. Jim Dennis

BLAST Jr. (4k) and BLAST (5k-2nd grade) Offered during LifeSong & 11:00 We will be in the Asbury Building 3rd and 4th grade Sunday School

classrooms. For more info, see BLAST Teachers. PLEASE NOTE: We will use the Gym on the 4th and 5th Sundays.