Rev. Daryl Brown ............................... Senior Minister Kim Hale .......................................... Preschool Director Rev. Noel C. Perez ..................... Associate Minister Doug Gatian ............................... Church Administrator Stephanie Updike ... Director of Children’s Ministries Elaine Smith .................................... Finance Secretary Johnny Updike .... Director of Youth and Outreach Lyn Dozier ....................................................... Secretary Sam Morris .............. Music and Arts Director Lacey Fulton ................................................... Secretary John Teate ............................... 8:55 Worship Leader Sylvia Roland ..................................... Church Hostess Mark Watford ................................................. Organist Jarvis Pitts....................................................... Custodian Alwen Yeung .................................................... Pianist

Americus First United Methodist Church

200 South Lee Street Americus, Georgia 31709 229-924-3169

www.americusfirstunitedmethodistchurch.org facebook.com/AFUMCBrightBeginnings facebook.com/fumcamericus facebook.com/AFUMCKids facebook.com/AFUMCYouth

February 16, 2014

July 14, 2019

We are glad to have you worship with us.

Come and See God in a New Light

I often think about the many times I have been able to go on adventures looking for new discoveries. Now, I am not talking about “Indiana Jones” type of discov-ery trips. But I am referring to finding ways to enjoy life. As a young boy, I would go to the lake and go fishing, or go to the woods and hunt. I even enjoyed walking through the woods and watching the wildlife in their habitat. Life was different when I would go on these adventures. Time didn’t matter. I would just enjoy the opportunity to see life differently. Going outside made me happy. Go-ing beyond everyday activities to do something exciting filled me with joy. This is how I began to experience God’s presence in creation and in my own life. I would love walking through the woods and seeing how exciting life could be outside the busyness of life. Having the opportunity to slow down and see all of creation and how much God’s presence makes a difference in one’s life is always exciting. As I walked and thought of God’s interaction with me, I began to see him in a new light. Today, if your life seems busy, if things tend to build up and cause stress in your life, if relationships with family or friends becomes a struggle in your life, I invite you to pause and discover God’s invitation for you to come and see him in a new light. I encourage you to pause, or slow down for a moment. Understand that any circumstance you face is not the defining moment for your life, but it gives you an opportunity to spend time with God and see how God can meet your need. Discover how God can fill you with His love and grace to empower you in the struggles. Discover God’s presence in your life and discover just how important you are to him. Today, I pray for each of you as you journey in life. I pray you discover God’s love and grace for you through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Enjoy discovering more of God’s plan and presence for your life! In Christ’s love, Pastor Daryl

Welcome, Guests, to Americus First United Methodist Church! We are glad you are here and hope you worship with us again.

We invite you to join our congregation. If you are interested in membership, call Rev. Daryl Brown at 924-3169.

Americus First United Methodist Church

MORNING WORSHIP July 14 , 2019 — 11:00 a.m.

5th Sunday after Pentecost

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Sam Morris

(Please fill out your communication card and place it in the offering plate later in worship.)

GREETING AND WELCOME CHORUS — Surely the Presence PRELUDE — Christians, We have Met to Worship (arr. Mark Hayes)

Alwen Yeung & Mark Watford Piano Duet

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Reeves Young and Wiley Stewart *HYMN OF PRAISE #98—To God Be the Glory #133— Leaning on the Everlasting Arms #377—It Is Well with My Soul AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881 GLORIA PATRI #71 PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Daryl Brown CHORAL RESPONSE — Amen (Webb)

AFUMC Chancel Choir Candy Riccardi, soprano

ANTHEM— Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (arr. Russell Mauldin)

AFUMC Chancel Choir TITHES, OFFERINGS and COMMUNICATION CARDS OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Daryl Brown OFFERTORY — Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us (arr. Joel Raney)

Alwen Yeung & Mark Watford Piano Duet

DOXOLOGY #95 3K to 2nd Grade Children dismissed to Children’s Church with

Judy Tott and Meagan Speegle. *HYMN #451— Be Thou My Vision *SCRIPTURE — John 9:1-41 Rev. Daryl Brown THE MESSAGE — Come and See Sermon Series:

“How are You DISCOVERING Jesus Today?” Rev. Daryl Brown *CLOSING HYMN #526 — What a Friend We Have in Jesus *BENEDICTION Rev. Daryl Brown

*POSTLUDE Mark Watford, Organist

Bob Slenker, Audio Tech Ellen Hanson, Video Tech

*Please stand as you are able.

Americus First United Methodist Church

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

July 14, 2019 8:55 a.m.

Come and See Sermon Series: “How are You DISCOVERING Jesus Today?”

John 9:1-41 Rev. Daryl Brown

Praise Team

John Teate, Worship Leader, guitar and vocals Sam Morris, Worship Leader, keyboard and vocals

Kalynn VanLandingham, keyboard and vocals Hannah Mitchell, guitar and vocals

Rebecca Ferguson, vocals Nathan Bateman, bass guitar

Lee Wright, Audio Tech ~ Brad Lafevers, Video Tech

Children (3k-2nd Grade) are invited to Children’s Church with Stephanie Updike and Ashlee Parks immediately

before the message.

Refreshments provided by Lynda Lee and Frank Purvis.

A special thank you to

Echoes Amplified who participated in our 11:00 Worship Sunday, July 7, 2019. They are a student drama team

from Leesburg United Methodist Church. Their offering of their gifts and graces through different

presentations about God’s grace were spirit-filled and encouraging.

Children's Church, July 14- God's creatures need trees. "The tree grew great and strong, its top reached to Heaven, and it was visible to the ends of the whole earth." Daniel 4:11 Sunday School, July 14- God has a special purpose for everyone. Passage from 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Samuel Anoints David as King The kids will learn that God can use them even though they are small. :) UPCOMING EVENTS: Tuesday, July 23- Chehaw Park trip, cost is $20 per kid. We will meet at the church at 10 a.m., and return by 4 p.m. The kids will do the Splash Pad (bring swimsuit/sunscreen/towel), train ride, see the animals, lunch and playground. See Stephanie, or call the church office to RSVP. Tuesday, July 30, 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary- Blessings of the Book Bags FUMC and the Junior Service League will be passing out book bags to those who are in need of school supplies. Please help us to fill the 168 book bags with school supplies. **You may drop off items in the designated box, outside the church office. Donations are also welcomed! I will be buying what is needed to finish filling the backpacks, after the donations are brought in. Sunday, August 4, 10 am in the Social Hall– Promotion Sunday ALL Sunday School classes will be meeting in the Social Hall to recognize our upcoming 3rd graders for Children, and upcoming 6th graders for Youth. Please join us for a light breakfast. You may RSVP to me, or the church office. Thank you for being the AWESOME congregation that you are! Your support is always appreciated! In Him, Stephanie

YOUTH

Summer Wednesday Bible Study- We had another good Bible study last week! We will meet again this Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Foundry. As soon as we finish, we'll eat lunch and then continue working on moving and setting up in the future children's and music areas. Church work youth days at FUMC JULY 16-18 and 22-25th- We had a great start last week on preparations for our upcoming renovations. Twenty-six youth already logged in time! We need ALL youth to set aside time to come and serve. Each youth will receive $10 an hour credit that will go into an account with their name on it that you will be able to use towards any youth retreat or trip! It's a great way to come and serve and to help with the cost of future youth events! What a great opportunity to serve and work at our church in preparation for the upcoming building campaign. Please see me to sign up! The schedule for this week is as follows: Tuesday July 16- 10am-4pm Wednesday July 17- 12pm-4pm (Bible study and Lunch 10am-Noon) Thursday July 18-10am-4pm LEADERSHIP RETREAT- We may have to move our leadership retreat because of conflicts with other camps. We will decide which dates work best this Sunday during Sunday School. Upcoming Events 8/4/19-Promotion Sunday at 10am in The Fellowship Hall- Join us as we welcome our upcoming 6th graders to our youth group! 8/14/19- YOUTH IGNITE- Fall Wednesday night Kickoff in The Foundry JOHNNY

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Stephen Adams (Barbara Raines’ brother), Sue Bailes, Cuyler Barr, Mike Bledsoe, Sibyl Bledsoe, Nancy Carlan, Beth Carroll,

Mary Davis, Sheryl Dickens, April Duke, Sue Dupree, Sharon Dutton, Margie Easterlin, Ann Entrekin,

Gertrude Forehand, Marion Franklin, Amy Hamrick, Harold Jacobs, B. T. Johnson, Ruth Jones, Greg Kirk, Etta Klein, Pam Law, Imogene McLendon, Floyd Martin, Ted and Brenda McMillan, Ralph Norton, Denise Stanfield, Vicki Partain, David Peak,

Frank Pool, Jerry Quillian, Connie Roland, Charlene Sanders, Eugenia Smith, Walter Stapleton, Calvin Starlin,

Richard and Diane Swope, Russell Thomas III, Evelyn Wages, Juanita Wilder, Al Womack

Our Love and Sympathy

To Mary and Tucker Rush and family on the death of Mary’s sister, Patricia Laing Williams, who passed away on July 3, 2019. To Vernon Conley and family on the death of his wife, Marion “Monni” Pike Conley on July 3, 2019. Monni attended our church before she became ill. She considered this her church.

Membership: 1015 Total Worship Attendance July 7: 245

8:55 Worship Attendance ..................58 Youth Wednesday Bible Study ........ July 4 11:00 Worship Attendance ..............187 .................................................................. Budget Giving .........................$11,166 Sunday School Total ........................... 123 YTD 2019 Budget Giving .......$393,024 Benevolence .................................. $3,516 YTD 2019 Expenditures .........$447,840

Reminder: You can make donations to the church by automatic draft.

Just call Elaine in the finance office.

OUR RECORD OF FAITHFULNESS

Sunday, July 14, 2019 8:30 a.m. Chapel open for prayer 8:55 a.m. Worship in the Social Hall 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. Potluck for Pastor Daryl and Jane in the Social Hall 5:00 p.m. Prayer Connection in the Parlor Monday, July 15, 2019 10:00 a.m. Nimble Fingers in the Social Hall 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting in the Parlor 5:00 p.m. SPPRC Meeting in the Epworth classroom Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. Youth Bible Study in the Foundry 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice Thursday, July 18, 2019 1:00 p.m. Bulletin Crew Friday, July 19, 2019 9a.m.-12p.m. Church office open

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER 9a-5p Mon-Th

9a-12p Fri

GREETERS and USHERS for July 14, 2019

8:55 Inside Greeters: Lynda Lee and Frank Purvis 11:00 Inside Greeters at Front Door: Ann and Bill Harris

11:00 Inside Greeters at South Door: Sue Freshwater 11:00 Ushers: John Argo, Captain; Arnold Durham, Co-Captain;

Justin Arnold, Horton Davis, Terence Duncan, Will Easterlin, Erwin Ford, Buddy Guth, Bill Harris, Lee Pinnell, Allen Ragan, Kevin Reeves,

Donnie Roland, Steve Stanfield, Wes Wheeler

Calendar Dates 2019

Sundays 8:55 a.m. Worship in the Social Hall

10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 Worship

in the Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. Prayer Connection

In the Parlor 6:00 p.m. Bible Study on The Revelation to John

Social Hall

Mondays Nimble Fingers Quilters

10:00 a.m. in the Social Hall

Tuesdays

(Not During Summer) Bell Choir Rehearsal

5:15 in the Bell Choir Room

Wednesdays (*Not During Summer)

*Fellowship Supper 5:30 p.m. in the Social Hall

*TeamKID Youth

*Growth Groups

6:00 p.m. in the designated rooms

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room

Sunday, July 14 Welcome Pastor Daryl and Jane

Potluck dinner after church

Tuesday, July 23 Kids Terrific Tuesday

Chehaw Park

Sunday-Wednesday July 28-31

Music Camp Social Hall

Tuesday, July 30 Blessing of the Book Bags

Sanctuary

Sunday, August 4 Promotion Sunday

Social Hall

Wednesday, August 14 Fellowship Supper Begins

Social Hall

Friday-Sunday, September 20-22 KidzQuest Retreat Epworth by the Sea St. Simons Island

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00a to 5:00p

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to noon

Friday is Daryl’s, Sam’s, Stephanie’s and Johnny’s day off.

Finance Office Hours Monday - Thursday

9:00a -3:00p