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Traditional Order of WorshipNinth Sunday after Pentecost - Green

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55 OPENING PRAYERCHIMING OF THE HOURPRELUDE INTROIT Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee *PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord Jesus Christ, you are the way of peace.Come into the brokenness of our lives and our land

with your healing love.Help us to be willing to bow before you in true repentance,

and to bow to one another in real forgiveness.By the fire of your Holy Spirit, melt our hard hearts

and consume the pride and prejudice which separate us.Fill us, O Lord, with your perfect love, which casts out our fear,

and bind us together in that unitywhich you share with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE How Firm a Foundation 529 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed 882*GLORIA PATRI*GREETING SONG I Come with Joy 617PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE Let the Words of My Mouth CHILDREN'S MOMENT

Children are dismissed for children’s church, which is located in theChildren’s Building (Ages 4 through 1st grade only).

*HYMN OF PREPARATION O Jesus, I Have Promised 396

OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95ANTHEM As the Deer Al Wight and Steven Turner *THE WRITTEN WORD Luke 12:49-56THE SPOKEN WORD Choose Christ Rev. James C. Sapp*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Abide with Me 700*BENEDICTION AMEN Twofold Amen POSTLUDE *Let those who are able, please stand.

Traditional ServantsUshers: Charles Campbell, Doug Crew, Melvin Darby, Derrick Ogletree,

John Parrish, Bill Sellers Greeters: Angie Turner and family

Elevator: Gary and Penny BlairLay Reader: Mary Gebel

Sound Team: Mike Nicolay, Steven HayesChildren's Church: Laurie Gunter

Rev. James Sapp - Senior Minister jsapp@tfumc.comKeith Dodson - Worship Arts AssociateJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorLaurie Gunter - Children’s Director lgunter@tfumc.comMollie Inman- YLA 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.com

Steven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.comBarbara 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

August 18, 2019

Well, we had a good Sunday and we hope everyone received some encouragement in the worship services. Now that school has started and we all are getting into a routine, we are ready for Church Night Suppers to resume on August 21. This will be a time of good food and fellowship around the tables. After supper, we will offer different classes for all the ages. The time of fellowship is important in the life of any church. It helps us know and understand one another. It is also a great informal time to invite new people to visit and learn about our church.

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Sunday, August 18, 2019 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Traditional Worship 4:00pm Intercessory Prayer Group 4:00pm Youth Choir 5:00pm Planet 56 5:00pm UMYF Monday, August 19, 2019 2:30pm Staff Meeting

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:00pm Youth Band 5:30pm Church Night Supper 6:00pm Family University 6:00pm Children's Choirs 6:00pm Contemporary Worship Team Rehearsal 7:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

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

ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance August 11 8:45am Contemporary Worship 216 11:00am Traditional Worship 173 Total: 389 Sunday School: 285

BIRTHDAYS8/18: Bruce Bradshaw, Charlie McPherson8/19: Margaret Davis, Eve Toomey, Jenni Wright8/20: Dian Fiveash, Nancy Moody8/21: Brent Bradshaw, Melanie Hattink, Elizabeth Wade8/22: John West8/24: Ash Little, Julie Sirmans

CNS RESUMES AUGUST 21Last year's reservations no longer apply. Please make new reservations by calling the Church Office, or through our website (www.tfumc.com).

FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARYThe flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Hugh York by his family.

KIDZQUEST 2019!Kidzquest registration is now open! This is a weekend-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.

UNITED METHODIST WOMENOur 3rd Quarterly Luncheon Meeting will be on Monday, August 26, 2019. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 12:00 noon. Bring your favorite salad to share. Our special guest speaker is our own Drew West. He is anxious to share about some of the mission projects going on.

ADULT MUSIC MINISTRIES -- A GREAT TIME TO JOIN!If you are musically inclined and have experience in one of our areas of Adult Music Ministry, or have participated in musical activities before and would like to get involved, we have lots of choices at TFUMC! Now is the best time to join our groups, so please email Director of Worship Arts Tim Peck to get started. (tpeck@tfumc.com)

Contemporary Worship Team - 8:45am Contemporary ServiceRehearsals Wednesdays at 6pm, team members scheduled 1-2 times per month to serve, weekly team prepares 4-5 songs for Worship, areas of service include: bass, drums, guitars, keys, vocals, audio, light op, video op

Chancel Choir - 11am Traditional ServiceRehearsals Wednesdays @ 7:15pm, meets weekly, prepares Anthems, Hymns, and Responses. Music reading and solo singing not required.

Chancel Handbells - 11am Traditional ServiceRehearsals Mondays @ 5-6pm (beginning Sep 8), meets weekly, prepares Preludes, Offertories, and Hymn Support. Music reading and/or previous ringing experience encouraged.

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTSThanks for joining us at the Parent/Volunteer meeting this past Sunday! If you were unable to attend please refer to recap email for sign-ups and other important information. If you did not receive the email, please contact Drew or Amanda West: dwest@tfumc.com // awest@tfumc.com

Ocean Overnight Youth Retreat Sign-ups were due Wednesday, August 14. If you signed up, you will be receiving more information and the extra forms needed via email. Please pay the $50.00 for your student ASAP.

VEGGIE TALES CONTINUEDid you know that TFUMC is starting a vegetable garden to resource the community and Thomas County Food Bank with fresh, organic produce? If you're interested in being a part of this exciting project, mark your calendars for the work day on Saturday, September 14. This day will include tilling the lot on Madison St. and cleaning debris. Please contact Drew West if you have any questions: dwest@tfumc.com

MINISTRY AT VASHTIAmanda West is starting a yoga class on Vashti on Thursday, August 22. Church members are welcome to join, too. Please bring your own yoga mat. If you have a talent that you would like to share with students at Vashti, please contact Amanda West: awest@tfumc.com. Things like cooking classes, knitting, or crafts are all welcome!

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAYS NEXT ADVENTURES!Our next two family adventure days are coming! First, we will go to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Saturday, September 28. We will leave the church at 7:00am that morning and return about 9:00pm. The cost is still being worked out, but we'll let you know soon! The final adventure of 2019 will be to see the Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens. This trip will take place on a Saturday in December.If your family is interested in either of these trips, please call the church office and let us know. Remember, these adventures are for parents and children to do together! At least one parent must attend. More details coming soon!!!

FAMILY UNIVERSITY• Crocheting - Led by Janet Campbell - Fellowship Building #2• Book Study: When Helping Hurts - Led by Amanda West - Fellowship

Building 5. We'll be working through the small group experience based on the book When Helping Hurts by Brian Fickkert and Steve Corbett, which will hopefully provide a new perspective on poverty alleviation and ways we can implement this through our outreach ministry here at TFUMC.

• Wood Carving Class - Led by Charles Campbell - Upchurch Building #2• Bible Study - Acts - Led by Rev. James C. Sapp - Fellowship Building #6• Youth Bible Study - I Peter - Led by Drew West - YAC Theater• Musical Foundations - Choir Room. A New Adult Discipleship Class

covering basic musical concepts, music reading, vocal and listening skills, and introduce playing a variety of instruments here at church. No recent experience required! Musical Foundations will be taught by our new Worship Arts Associate Keith Dodson, 3rd year PhD Candidate at Florida State. Keith is studying Orchestral Conducting, having spent many years as a High School Orchestra and Band teacher in Southeast Florida. In addition to teaching Musical Foundations, Keith will serve as Chancel Handbells Conductor and Instrumental Coordinator for the 2019-2020 liturgical season. This class could serve as a launching point for involvement in our Music Ministries at TFUMC. Email Tim Peck (tpeck@tfumc.com) for more information on this class!

• Children's Choirs - Children's Ministry Building

ACOLYTE TRAINING All current acolytes and any student that is interested in serving as an acolyte this year are invited to come to the acolyte training session Wednesday, August 28 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. We will meet in the covered courtyard area. All children from 5th grade and up are welcome to join the acolyte ministry, and we would love to have you!

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 SongsThis Is Amazing Grace

King of KingsCalled Me Higher

Fear is a LiarHoly Spirit

Today’s TeachingLuke 12:49-56Choose Christ

Rev. James C. Sapp

Sunday Servants/Welcome Team - Brent Bradshaw, Alan Dennard, Roy James, Brad Johnson, David Logue, Joshua and Caitlin Muse, Vaughn Stewart, David WhiteChildren’s Church - Rick and MaryGrace MurphyPraise Team - Dave Bedell - bass, vocals; Linsey Cone - vocals; Steven Hayes - video; Sean McKenna - drums; Tim Peck - production support; Rebecca Ramsey - keys, vocals; Austin Taylor - guitar, vocalsCreative Design - Kelley Warnock