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THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN Swainsboro First United Methodist Church 319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401 478-237-7535 E-Mail [email protected] Web Page www.fumcs.org August 25, 2019 Volume 19 Number 34 Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112 6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160 Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office. Last Sunday’s Gifts Last Sunday’s Attendance THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN (USPS326-890) IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 319 WEST MAIN STREET, SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA 30401. 10:00 a.m.Sunday School 11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events. The Children’s Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room. This Week’s Schedule Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth Access the church calendar from your mobile device. Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro YOUTH NEWS!!!!!! Hello Parents and Students! Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Night Small Group is at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m. and is followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Friday, August 30th we are going to see the Movie “Overcomer” Need permission forms for trip. Contact info: Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498) [email protected] F. Y. I. Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro. Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service. Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us. Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow. Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow. Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday, August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

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  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

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    Last Sunday’s Attendance

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    10:00 a.m.—Sunday School

    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, The Family of God. Children’s Moment Melanie Frye *Morning Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133

    Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Prayer Chorus

    Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

    And all these things shall be added unto you.

    Allelu, alleluia

    Offertory Sing to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

    *Doxology UMH 62 Stanza 7

    Let all things their Creator bless,

    and worship Him in humbleness,

    O praise ye! Alleluia!

    Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,

    and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

    O praise ye! O praise ye!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

    Anthem

    *Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Message “Identity Politics done right. ”

    *Invitation Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430

    *Benediction

    *Choral Amen

    Postlude Postlude in C Christian Cappelen

    *Please stand as you are able. **Our chancel rail is open for prayer. Nursery: 9:00 a.m. Cassie McIntyre 10:00 a.m. Melinda Hall 11:00 a.m. Tammy Gray Ushers: Travis Garrett, Captain, Jim Daughtry, Bob Neil, Rev. Bob Norwood, Guy Singletary

    The lovely flowers today are given in memory of “Grandma Jean” Strange for her birthday on August 23rd by Clay and Amanda Price.

    In Our Thoughts and Prayers Church Members: Lei Bragg, Mary Rose Brown, Melissa Canady, Myra Downer, Charles Drake, Chesley Flanders, Jr., Mary & Ralph Foskey, Vernon Hardy, Bonnie & Sidney Lanier, Catherine Mattox, Richard Peacock, Bill Rogers, Danny Tapley, Annette Thompson, Phil Thompson.

    Extended Church Family: Patricia Coleman, Brandon Dickens (Cathy McDaniel’s nephew), Lynn Drake (Charles Drake’s daughter-in-law), Frances Dryden, Bill Edenfield (Smith Edenfield’s brother), Kevin Edenfield, Teah Fennell, Stephanie Flanders, Gary Futrill, Georganne Hairr (Kim Hooks’ mother) Jan Hemphill (Foskey’s daughter), Mary Johnson (Tammy Gray’s mother), Buddy Lockhart, R. L. Marshall (Kay Peacock’s brother), Ken McGee (Sharon Edenfield’s father), Shirley McNeely, Rhett Mixon (Melinda’s son), Art & Joan Neil (Bob Neil’s parents), Mitch Proctor, Faye & John Rountree, Michelle Scott, Gene & Gretta Simmons, Charlotte Sowell (Charles Drake’s sister-in-law), Keith & Kal Thompson, Charlie Waller, Eloise Wood (B. J. Williams mother), Chandler Woods

    Military Family: CMDR. Michael D. Heltzel, (Charles Drake’s Grandson)

    This Week’s Scripture Verses

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (UMH 794)

    Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

    The Missions Committee wishes to

    thank everyone that contributed to

    the “School Supply” offering.

    We are so grateful that you made

    it possible for us to contribute

    funds to seven schools in Emanuel

    County. You again have proven to

    be a mission minded church.

  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

    Last Sunday’s Gifts

    Last Sunday’s Attendance

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    10:00 a.m.—Sunday School

    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, The Family of God. Children’s Moment Melanie Frye *Morning Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133

    Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Prayer Chorus

    Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

    And all these things shall be added unto you.

    Allelu, alleluia

    Offertory Sing to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

    *Doxology UMH 62 Stanza 7

    Let all things their Creator bless,

    and worship Him in humbleness,

    O praise ye! Alleluia!

    Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,

    and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

    O praise ye! O praise ye!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

    Anthem

    *Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Message “Identity Politics done right. ”

    *Invitation Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430

    *Benediction

    *Choral Amen

    Postlude Postlude in C Christian Cappelen

    *Please stand as you are able. **Our chancel rail is open for prayer. Nursery: 9:00 a.m. Cassie McIntyre 10:00 a.m. Melinda Hall 11:00 a.m. Tammy Gray Ushers: Travis Garrett, Captain, Jim Daughtry, Bob Neil, Rev. Bob Norwood, Guy Singletary

    The lovely flowers today are given in memory of “Grandma Jean” Strange for her birthday on August 23rd by Clay and Amanda Price.

    In Our Thoughts and Prayers Church Members: Lei Bragg, Mary Rose Brown, Melissa Canady, Myra Downer, Charles Drake, Chesley Flanders, Jr., Mary & Ralph Foskey, Vernon Hardy, Bonnie & Sidney Lanier, Catherine Mattox, Richard Peacock, Bill Rogers, Danny Tapley, Annette Thompson, Phil Thompson.

    Extended Church Family: Patricia Coleman, Brandon Dickens (Cathy McDaniel’s nephew), Lynn Drake (Charles Drake’s daughter-in-law), Frances Dryden, Bill Edenfield (Smith Edenfield’s brother), Kevin Edenfield, Teah Fennell, Stephanie Flanders, Gary Futrill, Georganne Hairr (Kim Hooks’ mother) Jan Hemphill (Foskey’s daughter), Mary Johnson (Tammy Gray’s mother), Buddy Lockhart, R. L. Marshall (Kay Peacock’s brother), Ken McGee (Sharon Edenfield’s father), Shirley McNeely, Rhett Mixon (Melinda’s son), Art & Joan Neil (Bob Neil’s parents), Mitch Proctor, Faye & John Rountree, Michelle Scott, Gene & Gretta Simmons, Charlotte Sowell (Charles Drake’s sister-in-law), Keith & Kal Thompson, Charlie Waller, Eloise Wood (B. J. Williams mother), Chandler Woods

    Military Family: CMDR. Michael D. Heltzel, (Charles Drake’s Grandson)

    This Week’s Scripture Verses

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (UMH 794)

    Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

    The Missions Committee wishes to

    thank everyone that contributed to

    the “School Supply” offering.

    We are so grateful that you made

    it possible for us to contribute

    funds to seven schools in Emanuel

    County. You again have proven to

    be a mission minded church.

  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

    Last Sunday’s Gifts

    Last Sunday’s Attendance

    TH

    E F

    IRS

    T U

    NIT

    ED

    ME

    TH

    OD

    IST

    BU

    LL

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    IN

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    INS

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    0401.

    10:00 a.m.—Sunday School

    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, The Family of God. Children’s Moment Melanie Frye *Morning Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133

    Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Prayer Chorus

    Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

    And all these things shall be added unto you.

    Allelu, alleluia

    Offertory Sing to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

    *Doxology UMH 62 Stanza 7

    Let all things their Creator bless,

    and worship Him in humbleness,

    O praise ye! Alleluia!

    Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,

    and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

    O praise ye! O praise ye!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

    Anthem

    *Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Message “Identity Politics done right. ”

    *Invitation Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430

    *Benediction

    *Choral Amen

    Postlude Postlude in C Christian Cappelen

    *Please stand as you are able. **Our chancel rail is open for prayer. Nursery: 9:00 a.m. Cassie McIntyre 10:00 a.m. Melinda Hall 11:00 a.m. Tammy Gray Ushers: Travis Garrett, Captain, Jim Daughtry, Bob Neil, Rev. Bob Norwood, Guy Singletary

    The lovely flowers today are given in memory of “Grandma Jean” Strange for her birthday on August 23rd by Clay and Amanda Price.

    In Our Thoughts and Prayers Church Members: Lei Bragg, Mary Rose Brown, Melissa Canady, Myra Downer, Charles Drake, Chesley Flanders, Jr., Mary & Ralph Foskey, Vernon Hardy, Bonnie & Sidney Lanier, Catherine Mattox, Richard Peacock, Bill Rogers, Danny Tapley, Annette Thompson, Phil Thompson.

    Extended Church Family: Patricia Coleman, Brandon Dickens (Cathy McDaniel’s nephew), Lynn Drake (Charles Drake’s daughter-in-law), Frances Dryden, Bill Edenfield (Smith Edenfield’s brother), Kevin Edenfield, Teah Fennell, Stephanie Flanders, Gary Futrill, Georganne Hairr (Kim Hooks’ mother) Jan Hemphill (Foskey’s daughter), Mary Johnson (Tammy Gray’s mother), Buddy Lockhart, R. L. Marshall (Kay Peacock’s brother), Ken McGee (Sharon Edenfield’s father), Shirley McNeely, Rhett Mixon (Melinda’s son), Art & Joan Neil (Bob Neil’s parents), Mitch Proctor, Faye & John Rountree, Michelle Scott, Gene & Gretta Simmons, Charlotte Sowell (Charles Drake’s sister-in-law), Keith & Kal Thompson, Charlie Waller, Eloise Wood (B. J. Williams mother), Chandler Woods

    Military Family: CMDR. Michael D. Heltzel, (Charles Drake’s Grandson)

    This Week’s Scripture Verses

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (UMH 794)

    Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

    The Missions Committee wishes to

    thank everyone that contributed to

    the “School Supply” offering.

    We are so grateful that you made

    it possible for us to contribute

    funds to seven schools in Emanuel

    County. You again have proven to

    be a mission minded church.

  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

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    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, The Family of God. Children’s Moment Melanie Frye *Morning Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133

    Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Prayer Chorus

    Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

    And all these things shall be added unto you.

    Allelu, alleluia

    Offertory Sing to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

    *Doxology UMH 62 Stanza 7

    Let all things their Creator bless,

    and worship Him in humbleness,

    O praise ye! Alleluia!

    Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,

    and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

    O praise ye! O praise ye!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

    Anthem

    *Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Message “Identity Politics done right. ”

    *Invitation Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430

    *Benediction

    *Choral Amen

    Postlude Postlude in C Christian Cappelen

    *Please stand as you are able. **Our chancel rail is open for prayer. Nursery: 9:00 a.m. Cassie McIntyre 10:00 a.m. Melinda Hall 11:00 a.m. Tammy Gray Ushers: Travis Garrett, Captain, Jim Daughtry, Bob Neil, Rev. Bob Norwood, Guy Singletary

    The lovely flowers today are given in memory of “Grandma Jean” Strange for her birthday on August 23rd by Clay and Amanda Price.

    In Our Thoughts and Prayers Church Members: Lei Bragg, Mary Rose Brown, Melissa Canady, Myra Downer, Charles Drake, Chesley Flanders, Jr., Mary & Ralph Foskey, Vernon Hardy, Bonnie & Sidney Lanier, Catherine Mattox, Richard Peacock, Bill Rogers, Danny Tapley, Annette Thompson, Phil Thompson.

    Extended Church Family: Patricia Coleman, Brandon Dickens (Cathy McDaniel’s nephew), Lynn Drake (Charles Drake’s daughter-in-law), Frances Dryden, Bill Edenfield (Smith Edenfield’s brother), Kevin Edenfield, Teah Fennell, Stephanie Flanders, Gary Futrill, Georganne Hairr (Kim Hooks’ mother) Jan Hemphill (Foskey’s daughter), Mary Johnson (Tammy Gray’s mother), Buddy Lockhart, R. L. Marshall (Kay Peacock’s brother), Ken McGee (Sharon Edenfield’s father), Shirley McNeely, Rhett Mixon (Melinda’s son), Art & Joan Neil (Bob Neil’s parents), Mitch Proctor, Faye & John Rountree, Michelle Scott, Gene & Gretta Simmons, Charlotte Sowell (Charles Drake’s sister-in-law), Keith & Kal Thompson, Charlie Waller, Eloise Wood (B. J. Williams mother), Chandler Woods

    Military Family: CMDR. Michael D. Heltzel, (Charles Drake’s Grandson)

    This Week’s Scripture Verses

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (UMH 794)

    Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

    The Missions Committee wishes to

    thank everyone that contributed to

    the “School Supply” offering.

    We are so grateful that you made

    it possible for us to contribute

    funds to seven schools in Emanuel

    County. You again have proven to

    be a mission minded church.

  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

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    10:00 a.m.—Sunday School

    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, The Family of God. Children’s Moment Melanie Frye *Morning Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133

    Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Prayer Chorus

    Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

    And all these things shall be added unto you.

    Allelu, alleluia

    Offertory Sing to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

    *Doxology UMH 62 Stanza 7

    Let all things their Creator bless,

    and worship Him in humbleness,

    O praise ye! Alleluia!

    Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,

    and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

    O praise ye! O praise ye!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

    Anthem

    *Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Message “Identity Politics done right. ”

    *Invitation Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430

    *Benediction

    *Choral Amen

    Postlude Postlude in C Christian Cappelen

    *Please stand as you are able. **Our chancel rail is open for prayer. Nursery: 9:00 a.m. Cassie McIntyre 10:00 a.m. Melinda Hall 11:00 a.m. Tammy Gray Ushers: Travis Garrett, Captain, Jim Daughtry, Bob Neil, Rev. Bob Norwood, Guy Singletary

    The lovely flowers today are given in memory of “Grandma Jean” Strange for her birthday on August 23rd by Clay and Amanda Price.

    In Our Thoughts and Prayers Church Members: Lei Bragg, Mary Rose Brown, Melissa Canady, Myra Downer, Charles Drake, Chesley Flanders, Jr., Mary & Ralph Foskey, Vernon Hardy, Bonnie & Sidney Lanier, Catherine Mattox, Richard Peacock, Bill Rogers, Danny Tapley, Annette Thompson, Phil Thompson.

    Extended Church Family: Patricia Coleman, Brandon Dickens (Cathy McDaniel’s nephew), Lynn Drake (Charles Drake’s daughter-in-law), Frances Dryden, Bill Edenfield (Smith Edenfield’s brother), Kevin Edenfield, Teah Fennell, Stephanie Flanders, Gary Futrill, Georganne Hairr (Kim Hooks’ mother) Jan Hemphill (Foskey’s daughter), Mary Johnson (Tammy Gray’s mother), Buddy Lockhart, R. L. Marshall (Kay Peacock’s brother), Ken McGee (Sharon Edenfield’s father), Shirley McNeely, Rhett Mixon (Melinda’s son), Art & Joan Neil (Bob Neil’s parents), Mitch Proctor, Faye & John Rountree, Michelle Scott, Gene & Gretta Simmons, Charlotte Sowell (Charles Drake’s sister-in-law), Keith & Kal Thompson, Charlie Waller, Eloise Wood (B. J. Williams mother), Chandler Woods

    Military Family: CMDR. Michael D. Heltzel, (Charles Drake’s Grandson)

    This Week’s Scripture Verses

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (UMH 794)

    Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

    The Missions Committee wishes to

    thank everyone that contributed to

    the “School Supply” offering.

    We are so grateful that you made

    it possible for us to contribute

    funds to seven schools in Emanuel

    County. You again have proven to

    be a mission minded church.

  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

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    10:00 a.m.—Sunday School

    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, The Family of God. Children’s Moment Melanie Frye *Morning Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133

    Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Prayer Chorus

    Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

    And all these things shall be added unto you.

    Allelu, alleluia

    Offertory Sing to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

    *Doxology UMH 62 Stanza 7

    Let all things their Creator bless,

    and worship Him in humbleness,

    O praise ye! Alleluia!

    Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,

    and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

    O praise ye! O praise ye!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

    Anthem

    *Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Message “Identity Politics done right. ”

    *Invitation Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430

    *Benediction

    *Choral Amen

    Postlude Postlude in C Christian Cappelen

    *Please stand as you are able. **Our chancel rail is open for prayer. Nursery: 9:00 a.m. Cassie McIntyre 10:00 a.m. Melinda Hall 11:00 a.m. Tammy Gray Ushers: Travis Garrett, Captain, Jim Daughtry, Bob Neil, Rev. Bob Norwood, Guy Singletary

    The lovely flowers today are given in memory of “Grandma Jean” Strange for her birthday on August 23rd by Clay and Amanda Price.

    In Our Thoughts and Prayers Church Members: Lei Bragg, Mary Rose Brown, Melissa Canady, Myra Downer, Charles Drake, Chesley Flanders, Jr., Mary & Ralph Foskey, Vernon Hardy, Bonnie & Sidney Lanier, Catherine Mattox, Richard Peacock, Bill Rogers, Danny Tapley, Annette Thompson, Phil Thompson.

    Extended Church Family: Patricia Coleman, Brandon Dickens (Cathy McDaniel’s nephew), Lynn Drake (Charles Drake’s daughter-in-law), Frances Dryden, Bill Edenfield (Smith Edenfield’s brother), Kevin Edenfield, Teah Fennell, Stephanie Flanders, Gary Futrill, Georganne Hairr (Kim Hooks’ mother) Jan Hemphill (Foskey’s daughter), Mary Johnson (Tammy Gray’s mother), Buddy Lockhart, R. L. Marshall (Kay Peacock’s brother), Ken McGee (Sharon Edenfield’s father), Shirley McNeely, Rhett Mixon (Melinda’s son), Art & Joan Neil (Bob Neil’s parents), Mitch Proctor, Faye & John Rountree, Michelle Scott, Gene & Gretta Simmons, Charlotte Sowell (Charles Drake’s sister-in-law), Keith & Kal Thompson, Charlie Waller, Eloise Wood (B. J. Williams mother), Chandler Woods

    Military Family: CMDR. Michael D. Heltzel, (Charles Drake’s Grandson)

    This Week’s Scripture Verses

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (UMH 794)

    Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

    The Missions Committee wishes to

    thank everyone that contributed to

    the “School Supply” offering.

    We are so grateful that you made

    it possible for us to contribute

    funds to seven schools in Emanuel

    County. You again have proven to

    be a mission minded church.

  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

    Last Sunday’s Gifts

    Last Sunday’s Attendance

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    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I’ve been washed in the fountain, Cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, The Family of God. Children’s Moment Melanie Frye *Morning Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133

    Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Prayer Chorus

    Seek Ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness

    And all these things shall be added unto you.

    Allelu, alleluia

    Offertory Sing to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

    *Doxology UMH 62 Stanza 7

    Let all things their Creator bless,

    and worship Him in humbleness,

    O praise ye! Alleluia!

    Praise, Praise the Father, Praise the Son,

    and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

    O praise ye! O praise ye!

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

    Anthem

    *Scripture Luke 13:10-17 Message “Identity Politics done right. ”

    *Invitation Hymn O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH 430

    *Benediction

    *Choral Amen

    Postlude Postlude in C Christian Cappelen

    *Please stand as you are able. **Our chancel rail is open for prayer. Nursery: 9:00 a.m. Cassie McIntyre 10:00 a.m. Melinda Hall 11:00 a.m. Tammy Gray Ushers: Travis Garrett, Captain, Jim Daughtry, Bob Neil, Rev. Bob Norwood, Guy Singletary

    The lovely flowers today are given in memory of “Grandma Jean” Strange for her birthday on August 23rd by Clay and Amanda Price.

    In Our Thoughts and Prayers Church Members: Lei Bragg, Mary Rose Brown, Melissa Canady, Myra Downer, Charles Drake, Chesley Flanders, Jr., Mary & Ralph Foskey, Vernon Hardy, Bonnie & Sidney Lanier, Catherine Mattox, Richard Peacock, Bill Rogers, Danny Tapley, Annette Thompson, Phil Thompson.

    Extended Church Family: Patricia Coleman, Brandon Dickens (Cathy McDaniel’s nephew), Lynn Drake (Charles Drake’s daughter-in-law), Frances Dryden, Bill Edenfield (Smith Edenfield’s brother), Kevin Edenfield, Teah Fennell, Stephanie Flanders, Gary Futrill, Georganne Hairr (Kim Hooks’ mother) Jan Hemphill (Foskey’s daughter), Mary Johnson (Tammy Gray’s mother), Buddy Lockhart, R. L. Marshall (Kay Peacock’s brother), Ken McGee (Sharon Edenfield’s father), Shirley McNeely, Rhett Mixon (Melinda’s son), Art & Joan Neil (Bob Neil’s parents), Mitch Proctor, Faye & John Rountree, Michelle Scott, Gene & Gretta Simmons, Charlotte Sowell (Charles Drake’s sister-in-law), Keith & Kal Thompson, Charlie Waller, Eloise Wood (B. J. Williams mother), Chandler Woods

    Military Family: CMDR. Michael D. Heltzel, (Charles Drake’s Grandson)

    This Week’s Scripture Verses

    Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (UMH 794)

    Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

    The Missions Committee wishes to

    thank everyone that contributed to

    the “School Supply” offering.

    We are so grateful that you made

    it possible for us to contribute

    funds to seven schools in Emanuel

    County. You again have proven to

    be a mission minded church.

  • THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST BULLETIN

    Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    319 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

    478-237-7535

    E-Mail [email protected]

    Web Page www.fumcs.org

    August 25, 2019

    Volume 19 Number 34

    Rev. David Unkles, Pastor Joseph Gomez Associate Minister / Youth

    Dr. Ennis Bragg, Choir Director Connie Terwilliger, Music Director Melinda Hall, Children’s Ministry Coordinator Judy Wells, Administrative Assistant

    Sunday School 75 9:00 a.m. Worship 37 11:00 a.m. Worship 112

    6:00 p.m. Evening Service 11 Total Worship 160

    Weekly Budget $ 9241.00 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Amount (Under) $ 987.00 YTD Budget $ 304953.00 YTD Rec’d for Budget $ 299912.40 Amount over (Under) $ 5040.60 Received for Budget $ 8254.00 Designated Giving $ 507.61 This Week’s Giving $ 8761.61 School Supply Offering to date : $ 2225.00 Please mark your offering “School Supply” and place in offering plate or drop by church office.

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    10:00 a.m.—Sunday School

    11:00 a.m.—Children’s Church

    Kids for Christ Clubs Send a text to 810-10 with the

    message @swains to subscribe to the Kids for Christ News and Events.

    The Children’s

    Flower calendar is located in the hall next to the Trinity S. S. classroom. It is on the bookcase next to the current issues of the Upper Room.

    This Week’s Schedule

    Sunday, August 25th 9:00 a.m. - Early Service 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 6:00 p.m. - Evening Service with Shari Watt 6:30 p.m. - “Splash n’ Boro” Monday, August 26th 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Church Council - Social Hall Tuesday, August 27th 7:00 p.m. - Lay Leadership Meeting Wednesday, August 28th 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5:30 p.m. - Children’s & Youth Activities and Adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. - Fellowship Supper 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, August 29th 6:00 p.m. - U. M. M. Meeting

    Saturday, August 31st 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Thrift Shop - Youth

    Access the church calendar from your mobile device.

    Facebook.com/fumcswainsboro Twitter.com/fumcswainsboro

    YOUTH NEWS!!!!!!

    Hello Parents and Students!

    Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.

    Sunday Night Small Group is at

    5:30 p.m. followed by dinner.

    Wednesday begins at 5:30 p.m.

    and is followed by dinner at

    6:30 p.m. at the church.

    Friday, August 30th we are going

    to see the Movie “Overcomer”

    Need permission forms for trip.

    Contact info:

    Joseph Gomez (478-331-8498)

    [email protected]

    F. Y. I.

    Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m., Northeast District Annual Meeting, Calvary UMC Swainsboro.

    Sunday, September 15th, will be U. M. W. Candle Burning Service.

    Sunday, September 29th, 5th Sunday Service with FBC. They will visit us.

    Sunday, October 6th, will be our yearly Charge Conference beginning at 4:00 thru 6:00 p.m. with supper to follow.

    Sunday, October 13th, “Pastor Appreciation Sunday” with Covered Dish Lunch to follow.

    Wednesday, October 30th, Churchwide Fall Festival Fun Day at Frank & Teah Canady’s

    “SPLASH N’ BORO” Rescheduled for Sunday,

    August 25th, in Statesboro, Ga. District-wide

    free family fun 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ya! There.

  • Swainsboro First United Methodist Church

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    August 25, 2019 Broadcast over WXRS 100.5 FM

    Introit Lead Me Lord UMH 473 Prelude Meditation on “Park Street” David H. Hegarty

    Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. The hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him, bless His name! Invocation *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH 139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 *Gloria Patri UMH 70 Passing of the Peace *Gathering Chorus I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God, I�