ORDER FOR WORSHIP

4th Sunday after Pentecost | 11:00 a. m. Traditional Worship Service | June 12, 2016

ENTRANCE Welcome and Announcements Lighting of the Altar Candles Prelude “This Is My Father’s World” Introit “Thy Word Is A Lamp” Thy Word hymn 601 *Hymn “Morning Has Broken” Page 145

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE *Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed Page 881 *Gloria Patri Page 71 Children’s Moments Amy Kinard Anthem “It Is Well With My Soul” Courtney 1st Scripture Lesson Psalm 23 Page 862 Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering (Please pass the attendance roster to the end of the pew for pick-up by the usher) Offertory “Shall We Gather At The River” *Doxology Page 71 Sermon Text Matthew 3 Page 1499 Sermon “On The Water – Important Lessons on Rivers, Lakes, and Seas” Rev. Joe Cate

SENDING FORTH *Hymn “Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters” Page 605 *Benediction *Choral Response “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” The Ash Grove hymn 664 *Chiming of the Trinity *Postlude

*Congregation Standing

WELCOME VISITORS!

The members of Memorial United Methodist Church are glad to have you visit with us today. As you worship, we hope that you find your experience here to be meaningful and spiritually inspiring. May you feel the Spirit of God present in this service. We are committed to sharing Jesus’ love with all who walk through our doors and to helping each person become a faithful disciple of Christ. We hope that Memorial meets your needs and you will join us on our walk with Christ. Our hearts, our minds, and our doors are always open. Please sign and complete all the information requested in the attendance register located in the pew rack or passed to you by someone on your row. A visitor card is found in the pew pocket where other information is requested. Both of these may be put in the offering plate or given to an usher. Welcome booklets especially prepared for visitors are available on a table in the main entry area before entering the sanctuary. Assistance is available from someone near you or an usher. Water fountains, restrooms, and changing tables are located in the hall outside the right exit of the sanctuary. If you need a nursery, see an usher. If you require amplified audio during today's service, please see an usher to take advantage of our assistive listening system.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION ON SUNDAY, June 12th, at 9:00 a.m., Rev. Joe Cate will lead us in worship. Children’s sermon for June: Leanna Morris. Greeters for June: Janie and Kevin Seay. Usher for June: Janie and Kevin Seay. Set-up for June: Daryl and JoAnn Rishforth. Refreshments for June: Jimmy and Libby Fowler. Nursery for June 12th: TBD.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION

THE FLOWERS on the altar today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Tom Hammond, by the Carolina Alliance Bank family.

PRAYERS AND CONCERNS Don and Catherine Cavin, Perry and Connie Conley, Kim Doby, Margaret Williams, Logan Howell, Ellen Rogers, Kent Bridges, Katherine Dobson, Cameron Rowe, Brett Claycamp, Sarah Glenn, Jane Rhodes, Elaine Spearman, Jimmy Reese, Katie Redmon, Chrys Harris, Doris Wright, Louise Jones, Joanne Best, Jack Fore, Donald Spearman, Bob Burnett, Nelle Griffin, Carm Hudson, Joe Wentzky, Adam Wickliffe, Anita Colbert, Maryhelen Gibson, Elizabeth Jamieson Clark, Harold Ross, Dan Snow, Bill Davis.

ATTENDANCE: W/E 6/5/16: Worship: 303 Small Groups: 75

FINANCIAL REPORT Received for Budget $ 9,223.75 Needed for budget 10,745.00 Memorials 75.00 Designated Gifts: Seeds of Change $10; GSF $129; Greer Christian Learning Center $25.

BUILDING FUND Needed monthly to pay off loan in 10 yrs. $ 9,035.40 Received 6/5/16 1,535.00 Received Month to Date 1,535.00 Memorials 00.00

CHURCH CALENDAR | Week of June 12 – June 18, 2016

SUN 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service – FLC 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. NO YOUTH 6:00 p.m. VBS begins - FLC MON 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Circle – 2:30 p.m. – Social Hall 6:00 p.m. VBS - FLC 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts – Rock House TUES 9:30 a.m. Prayer Group – Family Room 6:00 p.m. VBS – FLC 6:30 p.m. Trustee Meeting – Social Hall WED 6:00 p.m. VBS – FLC THUR 6:00 p.m. VBS - FLC

SERVING THIS WEEK AT MEMORIAL TRADITIONAL SERVICE LAY READER: Charlene Shealy ACOLYTES: TBD USHERS: Jimmy Fowler (H), Norm West, Bobby Shennan, Lee Dumas SOUND AND VIDEO: Wayne Morris, Adam Wickliffe WORSHIP GREETER: Sylvia Pitts NURSERY: TBD OFFERING COMMITTEE: Tommy and Anne Becker, Ann Hammond TRUSTEE OF THE MONTH and SECURITY PATROL: Dallas Thomas

UPCOMING EVENTS June 12th – 16th Vacation Bible School – 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. - FLC June 12th – 17th Youth Mission Trip to Atlanta June 19th NO YOUTH June 20th – 24th Salkahatchee Lunches – 11:30 a.m. – FLC June 26th Graduate Recognition Sunday - Rev. George Strait preaching both services July 1st Youth Roller Skate Night at Roller Sports – 7-9:00 p.m.- $20

CHILDREN AND YOUTH INFORMATION KIDS! WE will resume our Sunday night programming sometime in August. Vacation Bible School begins this Sunday! Youth groups WILL NOT MEET tonight, June 12th, due to the Youth Mission trip to Atlanta. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!

GRADUATE RECOGNITION Sunday is scheduled for June 26, 2016. We will honor all of MUMC’s graduates in both services that day, so please join us to congratulate them!

TRADITIONAL SERVICE USHERS NEEDED!

We are still in need of ushers for our Traditional service. Both men and women are welcome. If you would be available to serve in this capacity, please contact Van Brannon at vbrannon@mauldinrecreation.com.

PLASTIC BAGS PROJECT – CARSON RADLEIN

THANK YOU ALL so much for the overwhelming response to the call for plastic bags!! Collection will continue on an ongoing basis, and you can drop them in the bins in the FLC or church office during the week. We are having our first get together on Wednesday, June 22nd, to cut and roll bags. We will offer two times to meet in the Social Hall, from 9:00 a.m. until noon and 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Please bring your scissors! If you want to start crocheting, please bring your #10 hook. We will have a few hooks available. Anyone who would like to help is welcome! You can call/text me at (864) 478-9198 for any questions.

2016 SCHOLARSHIPS

WE ARE now accepting applications for those entering college for the 2016/2017 school year. You may pick up an application from the church office or at either service on Sunday. Please ask an usher for one if you do not see it. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED BY SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH TO THE CHURCH OFFICE.

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIA NAME IN MEMORY OF FUND William K. Burnett, Cheryl Genoble, Karen Robertson Tom Hammond Budget Joan Jamieson Bo Dobson Budget Dr. Tom McAbee and Emily Sims Clara Johnson Budget

CHILD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (CEP) NEWS CHILD ENRICHMENT Summer Camp registration for 2016 is currently taking place. We have fun and exciting activities planned for Pre-school (Infant – K4) and Elementary (K5 – 5th grade) camps! • Summer Camps will begin June 13th and end August 5th. • Pre-school days/hours will be: M-TH, 9:00am – 3:00 pm. • Elementary days/hours will be: M-F, 8:00am – 5:30 pm. • We will close July 4th – 8th. We will continue our Registration for the 2016-17 School Year for Pre-school and After-school until available spaces are filled. Please call Lorie Gibson in the CEP office at 864-801-1110, or check the Memorial web site at www.greerchurch.com for additional information and summer tuition prices.

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CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Joe Cate Pastor George E. Strait Pastor Emeritus John Rush Pastor Emeritus Erin Knight Director, Children and Family Ministries Ranessa Fernander Director of Traditional Music Cindy Davis Director of Children’s Music Paige Brooks Director of Student Ministries

Cindy Davis Director of Contemporary Worship Beth Melton Roberts Administrative Secretary Lorie Gibson Director, Child Enrichment Programs Ann D. Hammond Treasurer Sherie Lynch Financial Secretary Don Shabkie Organist

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