11:00 AM Tradi,onal Service WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Air Tendre” (by J. B. Lully) Scott Green, organist

CALL TO WORSHIP L: Don’t you understand that you yourself are each a temple of God, for within you God’s Spirit chooses to live. P: O God, turn my eyes from focusing on vani,es, give me a life that is set in your ways. L: You are to be generous like your Father in heaven, who gives the sun to rise on both rogues and the righteous, and sends refreshing rain on both the just and the unjust.P: O God, teach me the heart of your commandments, and I will then follow them to the very end.

OPENING HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH No. 103

OPENING PRAYER Kate Reed, Liturgist

ANTHEM “Let It Shine!” (Lloyd Larson) Chancel Choir with Children of First UMC

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Kary McAtee, Christian Ed. Director

Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. LiIle ones to him belong; they are weak but he is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.(The Money placed in the coin jar or in the mission envelopes in the pew holders and placed in the offering plate will go to support the efforts of Upshur Parish House.)

JOYS, CONCERNS, PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER (No. 895) 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 tempta,on, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory “Shine On Us” (arr. by Tom Fettke) Chancel Choir Ladies

Doxology No. 95 Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise him, all creatures here below, praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.Prayer of Dedication

HYMN OF PREPARATION “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” UMH No.140

SCRIPTURE Exodus 24:12-18

MESSAGE “Windows to the Soul Series: The Ten Commandments” HYMN OF DEDICATION “Grace Greater than Our Sin” UMH No. 365 BLESSING

POSTLUDE “Ach Gott, erhör mein Seufzen” (by J.L. Karebs)Scott Green, organist

Programming Notes:• A Nursery for ages 0-4 is available from 8:15 AM to 12:15 PM.• Restrooms are located behind the overflow section through either door.• The overflow section is more conveniently located closer to restrooms, the

nursery, and the Blue Room where we offer an additional TV broadcast of the Traditional Worship service.

• The 11 AM service is streamed live and digitally recorded and uploaded to Youtube and Facebook weekly. Call or email the office for a link to Youtube. Parents/Guardians with concerns contact Brian.

• Children are free to attend Children’s Church after the Children’s Message. Children’s Church is located on the 2nd floor in the Christian Education Director’s Room.

• Sunday School for children meets in the Blue Room at 9:45 AM. Adult classes meet throughout the building at 10 AM.

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8:30 AM Contemporary Service PRELUDE “Here I Am To Worship/The Call” (Hillsong) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP (See second page) OPENING SONG “All the People Said Amen” (Matt Maher) SONG “It’s All Because of Jesus” (Steve Fee) SONG “Mighty To Save” (Hillsong) JOYS, CONCERNS AND PASTORAL PRAYER WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS “Blessed Assurance” (My King is Coming) (Matthew West) PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Exodus 24:12-18 MESSAGE “Windows to the Soul Series: The Ten Commandments”

CLOSING SONG “Thank You God For Saving Me” (Chris Tomlin) BLESSING

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS (as of February 16) MILITARY – Chad Black and the 82nd Airborne, Joel DiStefano (Andy Montgomery’s cousin), Robert Jerow (Jerry Jerow’s son), Patrick Spears, Isaac Stalnaker (Denise “Stalnaker” Losh’s son), Joel Timmons (Seth and Michelle Pratt’s son-in-law), Aaron Wetsch, Max White (Andy Montgomery’s nephew), Tristan Reneau, U.S. Navy deployment (Steve and Carolyn Shepler’s nephew), Sgt. Megan White (Kit Phillips’ niece), Staff Sgt. Abigail Yardley, Air Force, (Steve and Loleta Yardley’s granddaughter) KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS – Beverly Armentrout, Backus Family, Margaret Bennett, Joe Bennett, Broughton Family, Macy and Loyal Canfield, Jo Conway, Maxine Cooper, Coronavirus and Flu, Mickey Corley (Carolyn Channell’s brother), Mike Crim, Timmy Daft, Alton Daniels, Lanny Doerr, Wesley Gibbons, Jennifer Gouer, Wanda Hardy (Rhonda Elmer’s mother), Dorothy Harper, Christina Harris, Bob Hinkle, Van Jacobs, Brian Jenkins, Johnathon (Marieta Reel’s nephew), Vince Johnkoski, Ray Johnson, Donna Jones, Joe Jones, Aaron Kalar, Dana Kirkpatrick, Jean Losh’s, Herb Marshall, Laura Martin, David McDowell, Tom McGee, Sharon McQuain, Butch Menendez, Debbie Scalaise (Susan Seder’s cousin), Mary Beth Skinner Morrell, Carl Murphy, Carolyn Murray, Bill Patterson, Joan Plant, Tom Regan, Don Rice, Bill Riffee, Shootings, Jim Slider, Steve Stemple, Roger Taylor, United Methodist Church, Dora Urso (Kathy Hitchcock’s step mother), Warder Family, Ralph Wilmoth, Mary Louise Yokum, Merllene Yorkey COLONIAL PLACE – Rose Barnett, Jo Criss, Don Martin, Marylou Raikes, Don Rice, Pat Seders, Zan White, Tom Williams ERCC – Dixie Gutmann, Hicel Roy LAVENDER FIELDS – Carolyn Rice NELLA’S - Mabel Phares VALENTINE’S – Robert Fretwell, Margie Sutton

HOMEBOUND - Serve the homebound in the church by sending a card, keeping them in your prayers, making a phone call or a visit: Mabel Weese – % Elkins Manor, 100 Tallman Avenue, Apt. 310, Elkins, WV 26241 Mary Peacock – 600 Wilson Street, Elkins, WV 26241

Message Notes

ATTENDANCE FOR February 16TH GIVING THROUGH February 16TH 8:30 AM Contemporary Service 58 Needed for budget $60,913Sunday School 35 Received for budget $59,647 11 AM Traditional Service 187 Budget for 2020 is $450,000

Church StaffSenior Pastor Brian Seders (blseders@gmail.com)Administrative Assistant Rhonda Elmer (rhonda@fumcelkinswv.com)Pastor Emeritus Basil Hensley Director of Christian Education Kary McAtee Financial Secretary Julie Civiello Music Director Susan Seders Custodian Angela KisnerOrganist/Handbell Choir Director Scott Green Nursery Supervisor Jennifer Wanless

A new Session of Divorce Care will start March 5th through May 28th.  The group will meet on Thursday evening from 7:00pm 8:30pm.   Divorce care is open to anyone who is separated, divorced or going through a divorce.  For more information contact Liz and Chris MacVean at 304-614-3799.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD February Item of the month is Soap/Washcloths. Drop off in bin in the hallway. You can also make a cash donation using the OCC envelope on the table. Place in offering plate. Operation Christmas Child takes a year round effort and volunteers are always needed.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS…UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS: PAINTING SUNDAY (Family Fun Night)

Everyone is welcome to join TODAY, at 5 pm in the Family Life Center to create artwork together! All supplies for this art activity will be provided by the church, as well as, snacks and drinks. Spread

the word, and check our church Facebook page for more details!

Trustees Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, at 7 pm in the Parlor.

The men of First United Methodist Church will host their 75th Annual Pancake and Sausage Feed on Saturday, March 14th, from 7am til 2pm. The cost of each meal is $7.00 for adults...$3.00 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased from the Methodist Men or at the door. Anyone who would like to help with this event may contact the following shift leaders: Friday Set-up Bob Jones and John Wilson Saturday First Shift 7:00-10:30 Jim Poyner and Jeff Trulik Saturday Second Shift 10:30-2:00 Charlie Friddle and Mike Hinchman

Congratulations… to Garrett and Kayla Shiflett upon the birth of their daughter Abigail

Lynn Shiflett, (January 27, 2020), granddaughter of Garry and Cheri Shiflett and Ronald and Denise Sims.

COME, SHARE, REJOICE… SUNDAY, February 23 (Matthew 17:1-9)

8:30 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 9:30 AM COFFEE & TEA BAR / FLC 9:30 AM CONFIRMATION CLASS / Youth Room 9:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 11:00 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

11:30 AM CHILDREN’S CHURCH/Orange Room 4:00 PM DISCIPLE II CLASS BIBLE STUDY / Parlor

5:00 PM FAMILY FUN NIGHT-PAINTING SUNDAY / FLC MONDAY, February 24 (Isaiah 2) 9:00 AM QUILTERS / Quilt Room (beside Parlor) 1:00 PM U.M. WOMEN’S EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING / Parlor 6:00 PM DEN 1 MEETING (Osborne) / Scout Hall 6:00 PM DISCIPLE I BIBLE STUDY / Parlor 6:00 PM TYRAND MISSION BOARD MEETING / Admin. Bldg Tyrand 7:00 PM CONWAYRINGERS REHEARSAL / Handbell Room 7:00 PM DEN 3 MEETING (Streets) / Scout Hall TUESDAY, February 25 (Isaiah 3) 9:00 AM STAFF MEETING 7:00 PM TROOP 88 MEETING (DiBacco) / Scout Hall 7:00 PM TRUSTEES MEETING / Parlor WEDNESDAY, February 26 (Isaiah 4) ASH WEDNESDAY! 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY / Parlor 3:30 PM WVCH / FLC 7:00 PM ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 8:00 PM CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL / Choir Room

THURSDAY, February 27 (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17) 6:30 AM MEN’S BREAKFAST / Hardee’s

4:30 PM PIONEER CLUB / FLC & Kitchen 6:30 PM BACKPACK PROGRAM / FLC Stage

FRIDAY, February 28 (Psalm 51:1-17 SATURDAY, February 29 (II Corinthians 5:20b-6:10) LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT SUNDAY, March 1 (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21)

8:30 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 9:30 AM COFFEE & TEA BAR / FLC

9:30 AM CONFIRMATION CLASS / Youth Room 9:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 11:00 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 11:30 AM CHILDREN’S CHURCH / Orange Room 4:00 PM DISCIPLE II CLASS BIBLE STUDY / Parlor