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Traditional Order of WorshipSeventh Sunday after Pentecost - Green

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55 OPENING PRAYERCHIMING OF THE HOURPRELUDE Fugue in C Major Hande INTROIT Come and Let Us Sweetly Join

CALL TO WORSHIP Come to worship the God of our salvation.

God's goodness has called us here.Seek, and you will find.

With joy, we sing of Christ's steadfast love.Knock, and the door will be opened for you.Here, steadfast love and faithfulness meet.

Ask, and it shall be given to you.Here, righteousness and peace join.

Come to worship the God of our salvation.God's goodness has called us here.

*HYMN OF PRAISE There's a Spirit in the Air 192*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed 881*GLORIA PATRI Glory Be to the Father 71*TIME OF GREETING PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE Let the Words of My MouthCHILDREN'S MOMENT

*HYMN OF PREPARATION Spirit of God, Descent Upon My Heart 500Children are dismissed for children’s church, which is located in the

Children’s Building (Ages 4 through 1st grade only).

OFFERTORY Arietta Haydn*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95 *THE WRITTEN WORD Luke 11:1-11THE SPOKEN WORD Prayer Rev. James C. Sapp*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Seek Ye First 405*BENEDICTION Lord, Let Us Now Depart in Peace POSTLUDE The Spacious Firmament On High Haydn *Let those who are able, please stand.

This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3

Traditional ServantsUshers: Erv Brock, David Cochran, Wayne Lawson, Jack Wilks, Pam Wright

Greeters: Arlen and Doris YokleyElevator: Bill and Sue Bowen

Lay Reader: Betty DixonSound Team: Steven Hayes, Mike Nicolay

Children's Church: Laurie Gunter

Rev. James Sapp - Senior Minister jsapp@tfumc.comJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorLaurie Gunter - Children’s Director lgunter@tfumc.comMollie Inman - Preschool Director minman@tfumc.comKim Jenkins - Office Assistant office@tfumc.comLisa Knapp - Nursery Director lknapp@tfumc.comTim Peck - Worship Arts Director tpeck@tfumc.comPeggy Taylor - Financial Secretary ptaylor@tfumc.comSteven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.com

Barbara Waits - Visitation bwaits@tfumc.comAmanda West - Youth/Missions awest@tfumc.comDrew West - Youth/Missions dwest@tfumc.comFloyd White - Church Administrator fwhite@tfumc.com

Custodial Team:Jacob Williams - Lead CustodianDonnie Davis - CustodianChris McClelland - CustodianRalph Minor - CustodianRon Sharp - Custodian

July 28, 2019

Well, I hope you learned more about Magnolia Manner and the League of the Good Samaritan from our guest speaker Rev. Henry Bass. It is a commitment we as United Methodists made years ago to our seniors. The Good Samaritan League helps cover the cost for seniors with financial difficulty who live at Magnolia Manor. Hopefully you were uplifted by Rev. Bass’ sermon. He usually gives a practical and uplifting message.

We start back our Wednesday night suppers August 21. We are all ready for these times of fellowship and learning.

I'd also like to share some exciting news! We have hired Mollie Inman as our new Director of Young Learners Academy. Please welcome her when you see her.

See you Sunday,

Sunday, July 28, 2019 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship 4:00pm Youth Band 4:00pm Intercessory Prayer Group 5:00pm UMYF Monday, July 29, 2019 2:30pm Staff Meeting

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 6:00pm Contemporary Worship Team Potluck & Rehearsal

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 4:00pm Back to School Event at the Parsonage (115 Winslow Dr) (Ages 2,3 & 4) 7:00pm Back to School Event at the Parsonage (5th & 6th Grades) 6:30pm Chancel Choir Welcome Back Potluck and Rehearsal

Thursday, August 1, 2019 3:00pm Back to School Event at the Parsonage (115 Winslow Dr) (Kindergarten-4th Grade) 7:00pm Back to School Event at the Parsonage (7th-12th Grade)

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS Prayer Concerns: Bill Becknell, Denny Blair, John Booth, Robert Clark, Monroe Daniell, Chuck Derringer, Fred Dorminy, Darin Drury, Ruth Glass, Ann Goggins, Mandy Hall, Herschel Harvell, Jean Hendrix, Christopher Hunt, Phyllis Jones, Virgil Lee, Dot Rigsby, Bill Sullivan, Hilda Walker

ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance July 21 8:45am Contemporary Worship 149 11:00am Traditional Worship 164 Total: 313 Sunday School: 191

BIRTHDAYS7/28: Jim Lumpkin7/30: Mary Benton, Chuck Dyess, Hope Hutcheson, Nancy Pugh, Carmine Wills, Leon Young 7/31: Bo Curles Jr., Noel Daniel, Bobby Maxwell, Ryan Owens, Christopher Salveter8/01: Janice Autry, Libby Burton8/02: Caroline Flowers, Janice James, Rachel Rawlins, Kelley Warnock, Ashton Whaley8/03: Kollin Bradshaw, Mollie Inman, Stacy Sawyer

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKSOur Blessing of the Backpacks will take place during both morning worship services on Sunday, August 4. Any child or teen who will attend school for the 2019-2020 school year is invited to bring his or her backpack to church and receive a blessing and a small cross to attach to the backpack.

This will also be Sunday School Promotion Sunday.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICESREMINDER: Hearing assist devices are available to worshippers in both of our services.

CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSALS RETURN JULY 31! NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! The Traditional Service Chancel Choir will have a Welcome Back potluck and rehearsal beginning at 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 31. New members are invited!

Chancel Choir regularly rehearses Wednesday nights at 7:15pm-8:30pm in the Choir Room following Church Night Supper, and sings at the 11am Traditional Services in the Sanctuary. Members can range from ages “high school and up”. We sing traditional worship music accompanied by organ, piano, and a variety of other instruments. Special services include a Lessons and Carols during Advent and an Easter Cantata. Music reading and previous choral experience encouraged but not required.

The “Welcome Back” rehearsal is the best time to join choir, so if you like to sing and are available for Wednesday evening rehearsals Fall through Spring, please contact Tim Peck (tpeck@tfumc.com) for more information.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP TEAM MEMBER INVITATIONAL POTLUCK FELLOWSHIP Current and prospective Contemporary Worship Team Members are encouraged to fellowship together at the Praise Band Potluck on Tuesday, July 30 in the Fellowship Building!

Those interested in joining the Worship Team — including musical and technical volunteer positions — should email Tim Peck (tpeck@tfumc.com) for more information on getting started with the team. Tim does not "audition" interested members, but instead walks them through an Incorporation Process. The process is not scary. :)

Worship Team Eligibility: must be of High School age or older*, openness to the Worship Experience and being part of a focused team, proficiency/experience in musical or technical performance of some kind (see list below), and a cheerful mindset for the group.

*Previous church experience encouraged but not required. Tim Peck first began attending church by playing with a Praise Team, and recognizes how ministers can be ministered to as well…

Areas for Service on the Worship Team• Instruments (not limited to): drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitar,

piano/keys• Vocals (solo and/or ensemble)• Production: audio mixing, lighting operation/design, computer operation

for slides/lyrics/videos

Have a skill or play an instrument you think would benefit the Worship Team, but aren’t seeing it listed above? Have a desire to serve with the team, but aren't sure how? Email Tim!

KIDZQUEST 2019!Kidzquest registration is now open! This is a weekend-end long retreat at Epworth by the Sea for children in grades 3-6. The dates are September 20-22, and the cost is $150 per person. To register, bring at least $50 to the church office and let us know your child wants to attend. Space fills up quickly, so don't delay! Deadline for registration is Friday, September 6.

YOUTH DATES TO REMEMBER• Wednesday, July 31 - Youth Summer Breakfast. Meet at the church @ 9am.• Thursday, August 1 - Back to School Bash at the Parsonage (115 Winslow

Dr), 7-9pm• Sunday, August 11 - Parent meeting in chapel between services.• August 24-25 - Ocean Overnight Retreat. You can sign up online at tfumc.com/ministries/youth• Sunday, August 18 - Youth Choir Start Date - Twice Monthly on Sundays

@ 4pm in the Choir Room.• Wednesday, August 21 - Youth Band Start Date - Weekly on Wednesdays

@ 4pm in the YAC Theatre.

YLA SUBSTITUTES NEEDEDYoung Learners is looking to add a few substitute teachers for the upcoming school year. If you love young children and your schedule allows, we’d love to call on you when a teacher needs to be out or when we just need extra help for special events. Substitute teachers hours are generally 8am-noon as needed and we do offer hourly pay. Subs can sign up for M -F or only on specific days of the week and of course have the freedom to say no if they aren’t available when called.

A background check is required. Please contact Mollie Inman by August 5 at minman@tfumc.com if you are interested in learning more about this great opportunity to be a part of the ministry of Young Learners.

Contemporary Worship 8:45am

Good morning and thank you for joining us!  It is our hope that you will encounter God’s presence and feel His love as we worship together.  We have coffee and restrooms that can be found near the elevator, and nursery and children’s activities available in the Children’s Ministry Building.  Our Welcome Team is happy to help if you have any questions or need directions.

Today’s SongsYour Love is Strong

Reckless LoveIt Is Well

Let That Be EnoughNew Wine

Today’s TeachingLuke 11:1-11

PrayerRev. James C. Sapp

Sunday Servants/Welcome Team - Barry and Hope Hutcheson, Mark and Sheri Manley, Bobby Maxwell, Rebecca Ramsey, Todd Stelly, Keith Waldrep, Marty WestChildren’s Church - Laurie GunterPraise Team - Logan Delarber - vocals; Jonathon Gandy - producer; Chris Salveter - bass, vocals; Tim Peck - keys, vocals; John Streets - acoustic guitar, vocals; Josh Streets - drumsCreative Design - Kelley Warnock