september 16, 2012
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September 16, 2012 BULLETINTRANSCRIPT
Job 29:11-16 (NRSV)
11 When the ear heard, it commended me, and when the eye saw, it
approved; 12 because I delivered the poor who cried, and the orphan
who had no helper. 13 The blessing of the wretched came upon me,
and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. 14 I put on
righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a
turban. 15 I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. 16 I was a
father to the needy, and I championed the cause of the stranger.
Luke 10:1-3 (NRSV)
1 After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on
ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself
intended to go. 2 He said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the
laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out
laborers into his harvest. 3 Go on your way. See, I am sending you
out like lambs into the midst of wolves.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven
and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who
was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin
Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead,
and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he
ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of
God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to
judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and
the life everlasting. Amen.
OUR COMMITMENT IN ACTION
Our Prayers: The church, the World, and all its
people.
Peace in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Our Presence on September 09, 2012
Worship 253
Members 629 Our Gifts August 31, 2012
Received YTD $323,305.51
Expenditures YTD $338,005.23
Annual Budget $532,450.00
Debt Loan Balance $316,463.25
Parking Area Debt $159,442.02
Sing a New Song
Pledged $660,000.00
Balance received $538,753.00
Counters:
Dolly Cannon and Ann Kizer 09/16 and 09/23
The Shepherd of the Week:
Alycia Olshinsky
Our Known Hospitalized:
Out of the Hospital: In Service Overseas:
Garth Gimmestad
Zack Nesbitt
Jeffrey Kinney
Michael Adams
Call or e-mail the church office for any prayer
concerns or celebrations.
Church Staff Kristen Lesesne, Director of Ministry Telephone: 843-209-0631 (Off Tues.)
Email: [email protected]
Jan Pickens, Director of Music (Off Mon.)
Telephone: 843-886-3506
Email: [email protected]
Carol King, Director of Outreach (Off Thu./Fri.)
Telephone: 843-886-6610
Email: [email protected]
Margaret Herlihy, Communications & Admin. Assistant Telephone: 843-886-6610 (Off Mon.)
Email: [email protected]
Janis J. Crosby, Finance Assistant Telephone: 843-886-6610 (Off Wed.-Fri.)
Email: [email protected]
Christine Lites, Contemporary Worship Assistant Telephone: 843-442-3208
Sarah Diaz, Nursery Staff
CHURCH CALENDAR
Sunday, September 16, 2012
YOUTH MISSIONS SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship
Monday, September 17
9:30 a.m. Line Dancing
6:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study
Tuesday, September 18
9:30 a.m. Holy Yoga
9:30 a.m. Disciple Bible Study
1:30 p.m. Coastal Belles
5:30 p.m. SPRC
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Wednesday, September 19
6:30 a.m. Young Men's Group
at Cracker Barrel
9:30 a.m. MLSG
10:00 a.m. Crafty Ladies
5:00 p.m. Ladies Ensemble
6:00 p.m. Handbells
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, September 20
12:00 p.m. Senior Lunch
6:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice
6:30 p.m. IOP Book Club
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS
Wednesday, September 26
5:30 p.m. Nominations Committee
5:30 p.m. JAM
Student News & UPCOMING EVENTS:
Acolyte Training will be held next weekend, Sunday, September 23rd. We will meet in the sanctuary
after the first service. Anyone interested (4th graders and above) should contact Kristen Lesesne.
Confirmation will continue next week. We will meet in the Administration Building from 4:30 – 6:00.
If you are in 7th grade or above and have not yet been confirmed, we welcome you to join us. Please
contact Kristen Lesesne ASAP to join this group.
YOUTH will resume next week and will continue each Sunday from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. If you are not
on the youth email list, please send your email address to Denise Cohen [email protected]. Youth
events are open to all rising 6th graders through High School.
First United Methodist Church Twenty-First Avenue
at Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Telephone: 843-886-6610, Fax: 843-886-3760 Reverend Surrett’s contact information:
[email protected] Cell Phone: 843-607-3399
Church Email: [email protected] Web page: http://www.iopmethodist.com
Facebook: Isle of Palms First United Methodist Church
Originated 1950 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Ministers: The Congregation
Pastor: The Reverend David C. Surrett District Superintendent: The Reverend Patricia J. Parrish
Resident Bishop: The Reverend L. Jonathan Holston
September 16, 2012
"We always thank God
for all of you...
We continually remember...
Your work produced by faith,
Your labor prompted by love,
And your endurance inspired
By hope in our Lord
Jesus Christ"
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST September 16, 2012
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
The color is green for the growth of God's Kingdom and Church THE PRELUDE: "Our God Is Greater" Chris Tomlin
THE YOUTH PROCESSION OF MESSAGES
THE WELCOME
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP: "Blessed Be Your Name" Matt Redman
THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION:
Strong covenant God, save us from being self centered in our prayers, and teach us to
remember to pray for others. May we be so bound up in love with those for whom we
pray that we may feel their needs as actually as our own, and intercede for them
with sensitiveness, with understanding and with imagination. This we ask in Christ's
name. Amen. (Based on words from John Calvin,Switzerland,16th Cent.)
THE HYMN OF DEDICATION: "Mighty To Save" Hillsong United
THE MORNING PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE OLD TESTAMENT READING: JOB 29:11-16
*THE GLORIA PATRI: Avery and Marsh Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.
*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: "The Apostles' Creed" see inside of bulletin
THE OFFERTORY: "Inside Out" Praise Team with slide show
"Came to My Rescue"
*THE FESTIVAL DOXOLOGY: 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Laast Uns Erfreuen
*THE NEW TESTAMENT READING: LUKE 10:1-3
The Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
The Congregation: Thanks be to God!
THE CHILDREN'S MOMENT: The children are welcome to gather in the front of the sanctuary for the Children's Moment and remain there until the end of the service.
REFLECTIONS OF THE BODY: "Serve till the End"
*THE HYMN OF RESPONSE: "Where I Belong" Building 429
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*THE CHORAL SENDING FORTH:
Our God is greater, our God is stronger, our God is higher than any other, our God, our God!
*THE POSTLUDE: Praise Team *Congregation Standing.
Flowers: The Flowers on the Altar are given by Melinda and Rick Powers to the Glory of God and in
honor of their wedding anniversary.
The Youth will be assisting with the all areas of the service today for both services.
WELCOME TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH!!
BISHOP HOLSTON
A Welcome Service for our new Bishop, The Reverend L. Jonathan Holston, will be held on Sunday,
October 7, at 4:00 at Union UMC, in Irmo, near Columbia.
ALTAR FLOWERS DEDICATION
There are openings on the flower calendar for September 30 and October 14. Please sign up on
the flower calendar located in the lower entry way.
ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS
IOP church is in the process of developing a more in depth ministry to the college students both in
and out of the Charleston area. Please submit your college student's address to the church office as
soon as possible. Also, if you are willing to help in the development of this program, please contact
Amy Ramsey at 843-388-5615 or 843-576-9925.
SENIOR LUNCHEON
The next lunch will be this week on Thursday, September 20, at 12:00 at Longhorn. Please RSVP to
the church office by Monday, September 17.
MLSG
The Marilyn Lipscomb Study Group will meet on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Wayne Whelan will
teach a three week study on the Christian Crusades. On Wednesday, October 3, at 9:30 a.m.
they will begin a new study: Extraordinary Faith by Sheila Walsh. If you would like to be a part
of this group please contact Kristen Lesesne or call Carlton Whelan at 881-6417.
YOUNG MEN'S GROUP
This group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Cracker Barrel. A new study entitled, I Am Second.
Real Stories. Changing Lives. by Doug Bender and Dave Sterrett will be discussed. This volume includes
true stories of disciples meeting life’s challenges. Copies of the book may be requested from Rev.
Surrett. Guys age 50 or so and below are very welcome…bring a friend!
WEE WORSHIP
Our young children, ages 3 through first grade, are dismissed prior to the sermon, except today,
to have their own lesson downstairs. If you are available to help with our Wee Worship class,
please email Kristen Lesesne [email protected]. Assistance is appreciated once a
month or every other month, during either service. Teaching materials will be emailed to you.
CAMPING ANYONE?
We are planning a Family Camp Out at Edisto Beach State Park the weekend of October
26th. There are two campground options: Live Oak which has cabins, tent camping as well
as RV spaces with 50 amp service and the Beach campground which has tent and RV sites
with 30 amp service. Both are in close proximity to each other. The Picnic Area with
Shelters, where we will meet as a whole group, are located in the Beach campground. You
can learn more by viewing their website www.SouthCarolinaParks.com. If we have at least
10 families interested, we will begin making reservations! So, if you are interested in
attending, please email Kristen Lesesne by tomorrow for more information.
SOUP AND SUBS
Please mark you calendar for Sunday, October 28, for UMW's soup and sub lunch. Campers
welcome.
THANK YOU
Thank you to the Youth for their wonderful participation and guidance during our services today.
We appreciate your willingness to serve our congregation, our community and beyond; spreading
God’s love and word with others through your work and presence.
Also thank you to our team of extremely dedicated YOUTH VOLUNTEERS. Our program could not
be what it is today without the help of so many of you! A special thanks to Harry & Jeannette
Sewell, Denise & David Cohen, and Jo Jones.
An additional thanks goes out to the Mission team for their work over the weekend!
DISCIPLE UPDATE
We are starting two Disciple classes at First Church. Both of these classes are Short-Term Disciple
Bible studies, lasting approximately 12 weeks. Both classes will hold an introductory class next
week to set up class specifics.
Monday Evenings: An evening class will meet on Monday nights, facilitated by Barry Holden.
Barry’s class will meet this Monday, in the Parlor, at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Mornings: Invitation to Genesis by Peter Enns, will be lead by co-facilitators, Cindy
Carpenter and Cal Lipscomb. The morning class will meet in the Boone Bowen class at 9:30 a.m.
this Tuesday.
For more information and/or to register for either of these two classes, please email Kristen
Lesesne : [email protected], or call the church office.
FALL PREACHING SERIES
ON OLD TESTAMENT BOOK OF PSALMS “Persuasions and Peace from the Psalms”
MONTH OF OCTOBER
October 7…Psalm 127…”Trust and Depend”
October 14….Psalm 22:1-15….”Out of the Depths Into His Love”
October 21….Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c….”Amazing, Beautiful, Great”
October 28….Psalm 23….”Green Pastures, Right Paths, Great Future”
PLEASE READ THE LESSONS PRIOR TO EACH WORSHIP SERVICE
They will be available in the worship bulletin one week early during the series!
We welcome each of you to this time of worship. We especially welcome our guests, including
seasonal residents, and ask that you take a moment to sign the Attendance Registration Pads (which are
red) located in each pew. If you want to know more about First Church, you are welcome to pick up
information from the Welcome Center in the narthex (foyer) as you leave today. Please also make
certain that you pick up a gift for all first time guests from the Welcome Center. Our Director of
Outreach and her team are also available in the narthex after each service to greet you and answer
your questions. Come again and often to this very special time of renewal and growth where you can
“Find Yourself at First!”
Children are Welcome in our Worship Services. A nursery is provided for babies and toddlers during both services. We offer Wee Worship (age 3 through first grade) at both the 8:30 and the
10:45 service.
Please consider making First Church your church family officially. We hope that you will
become a part of our friendly and caring members!! New members are asked to support the church by
prayers, attendance, financial giving, witness, and use of time. Please contact the Director of Outreach ,
Carol King, at 886-6610.