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Morning Worship on the Lord’s Day
December 6, 2015 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Music Cantata
Announcements & Greeting Our Neighbor Lydia Cauley Prelude “ ” J.S. Bach Tallis Chamber Orchestra Call to Worship “Advent” Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may celebrate aright the commemoration of the nativity, and may await with joy the coming in glory of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; One God, for ever and ever. Amen. *The Light of Christ Leads Us into Worship
*Hymn UMH 246 “Joy to the World” Welcome and Connection Cards Dr. Ed Gunter
The Second Sunday of Advent Reading—BOW #262 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.
*The Children’s Hymn 217 “Away in a Manger”
The Children’s Message “Why the Shepherds?” (Preschool Children may follow (8:30) or (11:00) to Chil-dren’s Church.)
Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory “Simple Gifts” Shaker Hymn Tallis Chamber Orchestra
*Doxology UMH 94 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*Prayer of Dedication
Chancel Choir
Presents
“The Heart of Christmas” By Pepper Choplin
Merle Epperson, Director Michael Taylor, Pianist/Organist
Joyce Daniels, Pianist Carol Scull, Kim Martin, Nat Fahy, Soloists
(See Insert)
*Benediction
*The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World Postlude “Sonata in F, Allegro Giocoso” Georg Frederick Handel *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able.
The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God
Nursery available, see any of the greeters to direct or accompany you.
Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and
service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, “my church family.”
OUR PRESENCE Sunday, November 29, 2015
8:30 a.m.. – 182 9:45 a.m. – 153 11:00 a.m. – 307 Sunday School – 183
OUR SERVICE Nursery
Dec. 6 8:30 Ellen Glover 11:00 Janet Morgan
Dec. 13 8:30 Kate Barrett 11:00 Heather Baile Children’s Church Dec. 6 8:30 11:00 Susan Stuart Dec. 13 8:30 Abby Young 11:00 Carrie Morris Acolytes Dec. 6 8:30 Kam Haut, Ashley Hypes, Tripp Kidd 11:00 Graham Copeland, Callie Copeland, Max Egerton Dec. 13 8:30 Ricky Kidwell, Tommy Kidwell, Savannah McAloon 11:00 JP McLean, Annie McLean, Olivia Ehler
SPECIAL GIFTS AND MEMORIALS
PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Mary Banks*, Joyce Bayley, Ruth Hokum*, Kathy Camp-bell, Jan Cutler, Jane True, Shirley Warren, Bob Bone, Christy Williams, Louise Fulp, Lillian Tower*, Nanette Privett, Peg Fredeen*, Nat Sylvester, Janice Nixon, Jim Ehler, Mildred Gallion*, Alice Lisk*, Roberta Maness, Wanda Moreland, Diane Powell, Toots Wade*, Bill Weiss*, Wade West-moreland (*shut in) Friends & Family: Mae Johnson, Phil Munns, Mandy Kmyszek, The Juhl Family, Shauna Mitchell, Mike Bergazzi, Hil Peel, JoeAnn Morris, Rebecca Green Smith, Margaret King, Harold Rash, Gail Meadows, Jonah Lewis, Kathy Hall, Adalyn Long, B.J. Whitehurst, Jeff Albritton, Donald Phillips, Julie Bridges, June Burns, Elisabeth Callaway, Rachel Craig, Deb-bie Hansley, Eddie Privett (*shut-in) Deployed Military: Spencer Atkinson, Jody Horn, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Andy Erickson, Chris Smith* (*Church Member)
If you have a loved one who cannot come to church, a DVD or CD can be mailed to them each week, of whichever service you request. Contact Merle Epperson to set up: (910)326-4822, ext. 232 or [email protected]. The sermon from the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. service and the entire contemporary service are available on our website, usually by Tuesday. The past 12 services are also available online. The 9:45 a.m. contemporary service can be heard on radio station WSME 1120am at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Morning Worship on the Lord’s Day
March 5, 2017 8:30 a.m. Gathering Welcome First Time Guests Invocation Introit “Honor the Lord” Kim Martin *Call to Worship Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. That He may teach us His ways and that we may walk in His paths.
*Hymn UMH # 163 “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know” Welcome and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns Call to Prayer “I Love You Lord” Kim Martin Pastoral Prayer *The Children’s Hymn # 191 “Jesus Loves Me” (Preschool Children may follow Carla Gardner to Children’s Church.) The Gospel Reading Luke 23:26, 33-34a Pew Bible NT page 89
Communion Homily “Father, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do” Pastor Scott Holy Communion Call to Confession UMH #12 Confession and Pardon Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory “Behold The Lamb” Kim Martin *Doxology UMH 94 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” *Prayer of Dedication
*The Great Thanksgiving UMH 13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in your name. We give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn UMH # 504 “The Old Rugged Cross” *Benediction Postlude “Trumpet Fanfare” Swann
*Indicates Congregation Standing as Able.
The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of George Foster & Roselle Bosley given by Hazel Foster & Bob Bosley.
The altar rose is in honor of Sophie Elizabeth Fazio born February 1, 2017. Parents are Julie & Johnathan Fazio; brother is Aiden; grandmother is
Diane Powell; great grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Carden.
The altar rose is in honor of Allen James Wax born February 24, 2017. Parents are James & Sarah Wax.. Grandparents are Mark & Julia Wax.
Nursery available, see any of the greeters to direct or accompany you.
Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church member-ships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, “my church family.”
If you have a loved one who cannot come to church, a DVD or CD can be mailed to them each week, of whichever service you request. Contact Merle Epperson to set up:(910)326-4822, ext. 320 or [email protected]. The sermons from the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. service and the entire contempo-rary service are available on our website, usually by Tuesday. The past 12 services are also available online. The 9:45 a.m. contemporary service can be heard on radio station WSME 1120am at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.
OUR PRESENCE Sunday, February 26, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 180 9:45 a.m. - 193 11:00 a.m. - 240 Sunday School – 158
REPORT
Month End - January YTD Budget Contributions $70,355 Building & $20 Fellowship Fund Contributions $23,393 Total Income $93,748 Less Expenses ($116,262) Net ($22,514)
OUR SERVICE
Nursery Mar .5 8:30 Debbie Steele 11:00 Annie McLean Mar .12 8:30 Karen Tate 11:00 Sally Barnes
Children’s Church
Mar. 5 8:30 Carla Gardner 11:00 Stephanie Whitehead Mar. 12 8:30 Loretta Olmstead, 11:00 Gwen Macias, Ella Harlacher Sarah Fulp Acolytes Mar. 5 8:30 Matthew Felipe, William Swiber, Francis Swiber 11:00 Croft McLean, Molly Fahy, John Buckhold Mar. 12 8:30 Gentry Straub, Ricky Kidwell, Tommy Kidwell 11:00 Haleigh Starkey, Molly Walsh, EJ Walsh
Prayer Room 8:30 Helen Bosic 9:45 Helen Bosic 11:00 Helen Bosic
Special Gifts and Memorials In memory of Walter Phillips, Helen Bosic’s brother-in-law given by Harold &
Louise Fulp. (Bldg.) In memory of Mary Weiss’ brother-in-law given by Harold & Louise Fulp.
(Bldg.) In memory of John McKenna, Erin Wax’ father, given by Harold & Louise
Fulp. (Bldg.) In memory of Buddy Cummings, Tony Cummings’
brother, given by Ken & Pat Raper . (Bldg.) In memory of James Rouse, Sr. given by W.T. & Susan Casper . (Bldg.)
In memory of Jane Simpson’s mother given by W.T. & Susan Casper . (Bldg.)
PRAYER CONCERNS
Members: Beth Lenthall, Bob Nichols, Nanette Pr ivett, Barbara Brown,Jim Ehler, Emma Lee Conner, Sara Wilson, Sara Bergazzi, Nita Aman, Annethia Morse, Bill Redfearn*, Sylvia Sylvester*, Luz Marin, John Henneke*, Joyce Bayley*, Ruth Hokum*, Kathy Campbell, Shirley Warren, Jane True, Bob Bone, Christy Williams, Louise Fulp, Peg Fre-deen*, Mildred Gallion*, Roberta Maness, Wade Westmoreland (*shut in) Friends & Family: Butch Nunnery, Betty Hellams, Sally Miller , Annie LeGrand, Kathy Carricker, Troy Fields, Jackie Gainey, Debbie Barnes, Amy Wahlgren, Christie Rothstein, Wes Juhl, Betty Thompson, Tommie Bridges, Dave Goldberg, Jeff Albritton, Dr. Henry Schindelar Deployed Military: Lawrence Bostic, LCDR Nicholas Sweet, Lewis Collins, David Epperson, James Pidgeon III, Joshua Cain*, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Scott Harper Jr., Erik Werhner (*Church Member)
Contemporary Worship
March 5, 2017
Opening Song
Welcome and Announcements
Congregation Prayer (Everyone Sits)
The Reading of God’s Word
Luke 23:26, 33-34a
“Father, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do”
Pastor Scott
Offering and Prayer of Dedication
The Invitation to the Lord’s Table (In The United Methodist Church, we believe in an Open Communion Table. Everyone is invited to come and take
of the cup and bread.)
*Song of Commitment/Sending Forth
(Please pick up your children during the last song)
*Please Stand
Nursery Available, see any of the greeters to direct or accompany you.
OUR PRESENCE Sunday, February 26, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 180 9:45 a.m. - 193 11:00 a.m. - 240 Sunday School – 158
REPORT
Month End - January YTD Budget Contributions $70,355 Building & $20 Fellowship Fund Contributions $23,393 Total Income $93,748 Less Expenses ($116,262) Net ($22,514)
OUR SERVICE
Nursery Mar .5 8:30 Debbie Steele 11:00 Annie McLean Mar .12 8:30 Karen Tate 11:00 Sally Barnes
Children’s Church
Mar. 5 8:30 Carla Gardner 11:00 Stephanie Whitehead Mar. 12 8:30 Loretta Olmstead, 11:00 Gwen Macias, Ella Harlacher Sarah Fulp Acolytes Mar. 5 8:30 Matthew Felipe, William Swiber, Francis Swiber 11:00 Croft McLean, Molly Fahy, John Buckhold Mar. 12 8:30 Gentry Straub, Ricky Kidwell, Tommy Kidwell 11:00 Haleigh Starkey, Molly Walsh, EJ Walsh
Prayer Room 8:30 Helen Bosic 9:45 Helen Bosic 11:00 Helen Bosic
Special Gifts and Memorials
In memory of Walter Phillips, Helen Bosic’s brother-in-law given by Harold & Louise Fulp. (Bldg.)
In memory of Mary Weiss’ brother-in-law given by Harold & Louise Fulp. (Bldg.)
In memory of John McKenna, Erin Wax’ father, given by Harold & Louise Fulp. (Bldg.)
In memory of Buddy Cummings, Tony Cummings’ brother, given by Ken & Pat Raper . (Bldg.)
In memory of James Rouse, Sr. given by W.T. & Susan Casper . (Bldg.) In memory of Jane Simpson’s mother given by W.T. & Susan Casper . (Bldg.)
PRAYER CONCERNS
Members: Beth Lenthall, Bob Nichols, Nanette Pr ivett, Barbara Brown, Jim Ehler, Emma Lee Conner, Sara Wilson, Sara Bergazzi, Nita Aman, Annethia Morse, Bill Redfearn*, Sylvia Sylvester*, Luz Marin, John Henneke*, Joyce Bayley*, Ruth Hokum*, Kathy Campbell, Shirley Warren, Jane True, Bob Bone, Christy Williams, Louise Fulp, Peg Fredeen*, Mildred Gallion*, Roberta Maness, Wade Westmoreland (*shut in) Friends & Family: Butch Nunnery, Betty Hellams, Sally Miller , Annie LeGrand, Kathy Carricker, Troy Fields, Jackie Gainey, Debbie Barnes, Amy Wahlgren, Christie Rothstein, Wes Juhl, Betty Thompson, Tommie Bridges, Dave Goldberg, Jeff Albritton, Dr. Henry Schindelar Deployed Military: Lawrence Bostic, LCDR Nicholas Sweet, Lewis Collins, David Epperson, James Pidgeon III, Joshua Cain*, Martha Stolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Scott Harper Jr., Erik Werhner (*Church Member)
SUNDAY CHILDREN/YOUTH ACTIVITIES 4:30-6:30 p.m. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR~DINNER PROVIDED
UM KIDS(2nd-5th Grade) – Fellowship, games, music, mission and crafts. UMYF United Methodist Youth Fellowship (7th-12th Grade) - Fun fellowship, exploring your faith, programs and projects that put this faith into action. CONFIRMATION (6th Grade) - Offered for 6th graders. Learn about United Methodist beliefs through study, games and field trips!
If you have a loved one who cannot come to church, a DVD or CD can be mailed to them each week, of whichever service you request. Contact Merle Epperson to set up:(910)326-4822, ext. 320 or [email protected]. The sermon from the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. service and the entire contemporary service are available on our website, usually by Tuesday. The past 12 services are also available online. The 9:45 a.m. contemporary service can be heard on radio station WSME 1120am at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Attention pArents of Sunday school children
As a courtesy to our teachers who would like to attend the
11:00 am service, Please pick up your children
no later than 10:45 Thank you!
We have 173 people committed out of the 265 needed for the $20 Fellowship.
Morning Worship on the Lord’s Day
December 6, 2015 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Music Cantata
Announcements & Greeting Our Neighbor Lydia Cauley Prelude “ ” J.S. Bach Tallis Chamber Orchestra Call to Worship “Advent” Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may celebrate aright the commemoration of the nativity, and may await with joy the coming in glory of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; One God, for ever and ever. Amen. *The Light of Christ Leads Us into Worship
*Hymn UMH 246 “Joy to the World” Welcome and Connection Cards Dr. Ed Gunter
The Second Sunday of Advent Reading—BOW #262 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.
*The Children’s Hymn 217 “Away in a Manger”
The Children’s Message “Why the Shepherds?” (Preschool Children may follow (8:30) or (11:00) to Chil-dren’s Church.)
Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory “Simple Gifts” Shaker Hymn Tallis Chamber Orchestra
*Doxology UMH 94 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*Prayer of Dedication
Chancel Choir
Presents
“The Heart of Christmas” By Pepper Choplin
Merle Epperson, Director Michael Taylor, Pianist/Organist
Joyce Daniels, Pianist Carol Scull, Kim Martin, Nat Fahy, Soloists
(See Insert)
*Benediction
*The Light of Christ Leads Us into the World Postlude “Sonata in F, Allegro Giocoso” Georg Frederick Handel *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able.
The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God
Nursery available, see any of the greeters to direct or accompany you.
Membership in the United Methodist Church is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. We recognize all former church memberships, baptisms or if you are uniting with a church family for the first time. If you desire to make Swansboro United Methodist Church your church family, please indicate so on the Connection Card provided in your pew, indicating the date and
service you wish to be received. It makes a difference to have those you can call, “my church family.”
OUR PRESENCE Sunday, November 29, 2015
8:30 a.m.. – 182 9:45 a.m. – 153 11:00 a.m. – 307 Sunday School – 183
OUR SERVICE Nursery
Dec. 6 8:30 Ellen Glover 11:00 Janet Morgan
Dec. 13 8:30 Kate Barrett 11:00 Heather Baile Children’s Church Dec. 6 8:30 11:00 Susan Stuart Dec. 13 8:30 Abby Young 11:00 Carrie Morris Acolytes Dec. 6 8:30 Kam Haut, Ashley Hypes, Tripp Kidd 11:00 Graham Copeland, Callie Copeland, Max Egerton Dec. 13 8:30 Ricky Kidwell, Tommy Kidwell, Savannah McAloon 11:00 JP McLean, Annie McLean, Olivia Ehler
SPECIAL GIFTS AND MEMORIALS
PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Mary Banks*, Joyce Bayley, Ruth Hokum*, Kathy Camp-bell, Jan Cutler, Jane True, Shirley Warren, Bob Bone, Christy Williams, Louise Fulp, Lillian Tower*, Nanette Privett, Peg Fredeen*, Nat Sylvester, Janice Nixon, Jim Ehler, Mildred Gallion*, Alice Lisk*, Roberta Maness, Wanda Moreland, Diane Powell, Toots Wade*, Bill Weiss*, Wade West-moreland (*shut in) Friends & Family: Mae Johnson, Phil Munns, Mandy Kmyszek, The Juhl Family, Shauna Mitchell, Mike Bergazzi, Hil Peel, JoeAnn Morris, Rebecca Green Smith, Margaret King, Harold Rash, Gail Meadows, Jonah Lewis, Kathy Hall, Adalyn Long, B.J. Whitehurst, Jeff Albritton, Donald Phillips, Julie Bridges, June Burns, Elisabeth Callaway, Rachel Craig, Deb-bie Hansley, Eddie Privett (*shut-in) Deployed Military: Spencer Atkinson, Jody Horn, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Andy Erickson, Chris Smith* (*Church Member)
If you have a loved one who cannot come to church, a DVD or CD can be mailed to them each week, of whichever service you request. Contact Merle Epperson to set up: (910)326-4822, ext. 232 or [email protected]. The sermon from the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. service and the entire contemporary service are available on our website, usually by Tuesday. The past 12 services are also available online. The 9:45 a.m. contemporary service can be heard on radio station WSME 1120am at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Morning Worship on the Lord’s Day
March 5, 2017 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Welcome First Time Guests Invocation Introit “Open Up The Heavens” arr Allen
Celebration We’ve waited for this day, we’re gathered in your name, calling out to You. Your glory like a fire, awakening desire, will burn our hearts with truth. You’re the reason we’re here. You’re the reason we’re singing. Open up the heavens, we wanna see You. Open up the floodgates, a might river; flowing from Your heart, filling every part of our praise. Your presence in this place, Your glory on our face, we’re looking to the sky. Descending like a cloud, You’re standing with us now. Lord, unveil our eyes. Show us Your glory. Show us Your power, Lord. *Call to Worship Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. That He may teach us His ways and that we may walk in His paths.
*Hymn UMH # 163 “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know” Welcome and Connection Cards Joys and Concerns Call to Prayer “Lead Me, Lord” Wesley Pastoral Prayer *The Children’s Hymn 191 “Jesus Loves Me” (Preschool Children may follow Stephanie Whitehead to Children’s Church.) The Gospel Reading Luke 23:26, 33-34a Pew Bible NT page 89
Communion Homily “Father, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do” Pastor Scott Holy Communion Call to Confession UMH # 12
Confession and Pardon Passing of the Peace Giving our Tithes, Offerings, and Connection Cards Offertory “Come Find Forgiveness and Love” Besig Pam Castellano, Flute
Come to the table, Jesus is there. Come to the banquet the Lord has prepared. Bring all your troubles, each worry and care. Come find for-giveness and love. Come to the table, Jesus is near. Come feel His presence surrounding you here. Lay down your burdens, your sorrows and fear. Come find forgiveness and love. The bread has been broken, the cup has been poured, and now they are offered to you. The promise is spoken and hope is restored. You are redeemed. All is made new. Come to the table, all who believe. Come and remember, His grace makes you free. Cherish this moment, this gift you receive. Come find forgiveness and love. Softly and tenderly Jesus invites us, touching each heart and each soul. Now, in communion, our Savior unites us, cleansing and making us whole. Come take the bread, come share the cup. Come find forgiveness and love. *Doxology UMH 94 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” *Prayer of Dedication *The Great Thanksgiving UMH 13 Breaking of the Bread Giving of the Bread and Cup (Offerings left at the altar rail go to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund used primarily to assist the needy.) *Prayer after the Meal Eternal God, renew our communion with your Church throughout the world, and strengthen it in every nation and among every people to witness faithfully in your name. We give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn UMH # 504 “The Old Rugged Cross” *Benediction Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go Hatton Postlude “Trumpet Fanfare” Swann *Indicates Congregation Standing as Able.
The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of George Foster & Roselle Bosley given by Hazel Foster & Bob Bosley .
The altar rose is in honor of Sophie Elizabeth Fazio born February 1, 2017. Parents are Julie & Johnathan Fazio; brother is Aiden; grandmother is
Diane Powell; great grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Carden.
The altar rose is in honor of Allen James Wax born February 24, 2017. Parents are James & Sarah Wax.. Grandparents are Mark & Julia Wax.
Nursery available, see any of the greeters to direct or accompany you.
OUR PRESENCE Sunday, February 26, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 180 9:45 a.m. - 193 11:00 a.m. - 240 Sunday School – 158
REPORT
Month End - January YTD Budget Contributions $70,355 Building & $20 Fellowship Fund Contributions $23,393 Total Income $93,748 Less Expenses ($116,262) Net ($22,514) OUR SERVICE
Nursery Mar .5 8:30 Debbie Steele 11:00 Annie McLean Mar .12 8:30 Karen Tate 11:00 Sally Barnes
Children’s Church
Mar. 5 8:30 Carla Gardner 11:00 Stephanie Whitehead Mar. 12 8:30 Loretta Olmstead, 11:00 Gwen Macias, Ella Harlacher Sarah Fulp Acolytes Mar. 5 8:30 Matthew Felipe, William Swiber, Francis Swiber 11:00 Croft McLean, Molly Fahy, John Buckhold Mar. 12 8:30 Gentry Straub, Ricky Kidwell, Tommy Kidwell 11:00 Haleigh Starkey, Molly Walsh, EJ Walsh
Prayer Room 8:30 Helen Bosic 9:45 Helen Bosic 11:00 Helen Bosic
Special Gifts and Memorials
In memory of Walter Phillips, Helen Bosic’s brother-in-law given by Harold & Louise Fulp. (Bldg.)
In memory of Mary Weiss’ brother-in-law given by Harold & Louise Fulp. (Bldg.)
In memory of John McKenna, Erin Wax’ father, given by Harold & Louise Fulp. (Bldg.)
In memory of Buddy Cummings, Tony Cummings’ brother, given by Ken & Pat Raper . (Bldg.)
In memory of James Rouse, Sr. given by W.T. & Susan Casper . (Bldg.) In memory of Jane Simpson’s mother given by W.T. & Susan Casper . (Bldg.)
PRAYER CONCERNS Members: Beth Lenthall, Bob Nichols, Nanette Pr ivett, Barbara Brown, Jim Ehler, Emma Lee Conner, Sara Wilson, Sara Bergazzi, Nita Aman, Annethia Morse, Bill Redfearn*, Sylvia Sylvester*, Luz Marin, John Henneke*, Joyce Bayley*, Ruth Hokum*, Kathy Campbell, Shirley Warren, Jane True, Bob Bone, Christy Williams, Louise Fulp, Peg Fredeen*, Mildred Gallion*, Roberta Maness, Wade Westmoreland (*shut in) Friends & Family: Butch Nunnery, Betty Hellams, Sally Miller , Annie LeGrand, Kathy Carricker, Troy Fields, Jackie Gainey, Debbie Barnes, Amy Wahlgren, Christie Rothstein, Wes Juhl, Betty Thompson, Tommie Bridges, Dave Goldberg, Jeff Albritton, Dr. Henry Schindelar Deployed Military: Lawrence Bostic, LCDR Nicholas Sweet, Lewis Collins, David Epperson, James Pidgeon III, Joshua Cain*, Martha S tolzenberg, Michael P. Smith, Lance Young, Cooper Redfearn, Matt Bagley, Scott Harper Jr., Erik Werhner (*Church Member)
Swansboro United Methodist Church
“Worship God, Love One Another, Serve the World”
665 West Corbett Ave Swansboro, North Carolina 28584-0847
Church Office 910-326-4822 Child Care Center 910-326-3711
www.SwansboroUMC.org
SUMC is a designated “Congregation for Children”
Sunday, March 5, 2017 9:45 am
The Financial Administrator’s office hours are 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Thursday.
Please have all bulletin announcements to the office by noon on Tuesday. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00-4:00; Friday, 9:00-noon.
This Week At SUMC Sun. March 5 8:30 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Contemporary Worship Service (Ministry Center) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 4:30 pm UMKids (Rms LL 10 & 14, Education Bldg., Fellowship Hall) 4:30 pm Confirmation Class (Rm 217, Assembly Hall) 4:30 pm Swansboro Youth (Ministry Ctr, Rooms 214 & 223) 4:30 pm Growth Group: Our Christian Heritage (Rm LL 33 Sanc. Bldg.) 4:30 pm Minnie Jones Circle Interest Meeting (Barnum House) Mon. March 6 7:00 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Men) (Rm LL 31, Sanctuary Bldg.) 8:15 am Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) (Rm 29, Educ. Bldg.) 10:00 am Mission Monday (Barnum House) Tues. March 7 6:00 pm Communications Team Meeting (Rm LL 31, Bldg. 2) Wed. March 8 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study & Fellowship (Rm LL 13, Education Bldg.) 10:00 am UMW Dixie Moore/Mary Smith (Rm LL 33, Bldg. 2) 12:00 pm Lenten Service & Luncheon (Sanctuary & Assembly Hall) 1:30 pm Alpha Reunion Group (Rm LL 31, Sanctuary Bldg.) 4:00 pm UMW Ethlyn Hurst/Nettie Merritt Circle (Rm LL 34, Sanc. Bldg.) 4:00 pm UMW Hazel Midgett/Mattie Tolson Circle (away from church) 5:30 pm Growth Group: Love Dare (Rm LL 31, Sanctuary Bldg.) 6:30 pm UMM Board Meeting (Rm LL 13, Education Bldg.) 7:00 pm SPRC Monthly Meeting (Rm LL 33, Sanctuary Bldg.) 7:00 pm UMW Night Circles (away from church) Thurs. March 9 6:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir (Choir Rm, Education Bldg.) Fri. March 10 Sat. March 11 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study & Fellowship (Rm LL 13, Educ. Bldg.)
Happenings
Did you know? There are a variety of things you can find in the church office! We have a lost and found box in the hallway, as well as several pieces of
jewelry in the office (earrings, necklaces, pendants, etc.). We also have forms for Altar Flowers and booklets with information and procedures for Weddings & Funerals.
Message from the Financial Administrator: Online Giving? Yes, we offer that service. Vanco Payment Solutions se-curely handles online donations to SUMC. One-time and recurring donations are possible from our website; www.swansboroumc.org/onlinegiving.html Want to donate from your smartphone? You can use your browser to go to the same webpage OR use a QR scanner/reader application to read the Quick Response code below. It will take you straight to the mobile version of our Online Donation page. Free QR readers are available for all smartphones. Go to the app store on your phone and search for QR Reader. Download and install one and try it out. (Using this does not make a donation. It just takes you to the site so you can enter your information and make a donation.)
Pastor Scott Dodson [email protected] Pastor Angelo Sanchez [email protected] Pastor Ronald Gurganus [email protected] Children & Youth [email protected] Merle Epperson [email protected] Michael Taylor [email protected] Brandon Armstrong [email protected] Carol Ferry [email protected] Christy Denham [email protected] Christie Watson [email protected] Becky Dorris [email protected]
Save The Date, April 1st! 5K Race For Kids & Easter Egg Hunt!
5K Registration is from 8:00-8:45 am. Race begins at 9:00 am. Breakfast will be served afterward in the Assembly Hall. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10:00 am following the race on this day.
Vacation Bible School will soon be here…
“Thinking of summer days…Mark your calendars to come POWER UP with us at Vacation Bible
School 2017, July 10-13 from 5-8 pm. At Hero Central, all participants, kids and adults, will encounter epic adventures alongside biblical heroes. Together we will all realize qualities that make us
truly heroes in God! SUPER Volunteers are Needed~ Contact Susan Fulp at
[email protected] or 252-393-7805 to see how YOU can be a part of VBS 2017!
“Do good! Seek peace and go after it!” Psalm 34:14b
Lenton Service & Luncheon will be at 12pm noon on Wednesday, March 8th. Guest speaker will be Dr. Ed Gunter. Come share in God’s word with food and fellowship as we begin our observance of Lent.
Ministry Center Decorator Needed… We are in need of someone to help decorate the Ministry Center during holidays/seasons. If you are willing to help, please contact Terry Proper at [email protected] or 910-340- 4155.
Second Sunday Food Challenge is next week. As a reminder to all, we are in need of additional food and contributors. Manna’s message for 2017: “Hunger Challenge”. If you have not yet participated, please get into the helping habit and bring family foods along with nutritious snacks next week to help fight hunger in our community. Thank you!
Interested in our Circle Groups? The Minnie Jones Circle is holding an interest meeting on March 5th at 4:30 pm in the Barnum House. The circle is open to all members of the community and strives to be mom-friendly with meeting times around children’s schedules. Those interested please attend the meeting and/or contact Jennifer Faasii-Smith via email at [email protected].
5K for Kids
All ages welcome!