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Holy Communion - White

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55

OPENING PRAYER

PRELUDE

*HYMN OF PRAISE Angels from the Realms of Glory 220

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed 881

*SONG OF GREETING Family of God

I’m so glad I’m a part of the Family of God. I’ve been washed in the fountain,

cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod,

For I’m part of the family, the Family of God.

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE Love Came Down at Christmas

*HYMN OF PREPARATION We Would See Jesus 256(vv. 1, 2 ,5)

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

OFFERTORY ANTHEM The Virgin’s Slumber Song Max Reber

Deanna Ramsey

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 95

*THE WRITTEN WORD Matthew 2:1-12

Congregational response………Thanks be to God

THE SPOKEN WORD Finding the Savior Rev. James C. Sapp

HOLY COMMUNION

A service of Word and Table II 12

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Go, Tell It on the Mountain 251

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

*Let those who are able, please stand.

This service is broadcast live on WTUF at 106.3

Traditional ServantsCommunion Stewards: Mary Powell and Sharon Simmons

Ushers: Ken Wright, Gary Tucker, Frank Connell, Ed Elam, Ron DixonGreeters: Front: Ed BaileyElevator: Janice AndersonLay Reader: Fred Dorminy

Sound Team: Paul Johns, Mike Nicolay, Derrick OgletreeChildren’s Church: Laurie Gunter

Rev. James Sapp - Senior Minister jsapp@tfumc.comDr. Robert Clark - Chancel Bells Director/Instrumental CoordinatorJonathon Gandy - Contemporary AV DirectorPam Goff - Preschool Director pgoff@tfumc.comLaurie Gunter - Children’s Director lgunter@tfumc.comJacob Hinckley - Youth Director jhinckley@tfumc.comKim Jenkins - Office Assistant office@tfumc.comLisa Knapp - Nursery Director lknapp@tfumc.com

Tim Peck - Worship Arts Director tpeck@tfumc.comPeggy Taylor - Financial Secretary ptaylor@tfumc.comSteven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.comFloyd White - Church Administrator fwhite@tfumc.com

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

January 6, 2019

Well, I hope everyone had a good Christmas. I want to thank all those who led us in the Lessons and Carols service. Also, thank you for getting your commitments in to the office. Because of your faithfulness we were able to pledge the budget. This allows us to fund all the ministries of the church fully.

Leaders all across the South Georgia Conference have answered the call to serve in their local church setting. As a faithful member of your congregation, we know you want to serve and serve well! To help equip and empower you in your ministry role, the 2019 Leadership Tour will offer practical teaching and resources to both inspire you and help you lead with confidence. This free event is sponsored by the Office of Connectional Ministries. For those on our leadership teams/committees you are encouraged to attend one of these meetings to help you in your ministry responsibilities. For more details visit www.sgaumc.org/leadershiptour.

January 6 - Americus First UMCJanuary 13 - Pine Forest UMC, Dublin

January 20 - Tifton First UMCJanuary 27 - Springfield UMC

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 4:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 4:30pm Children’s Handbells 5:30pm Wed. Night Supper 6:00pm Adult Discipleship Groups 6:00pm Youth Bible Study 6:00pm Children’s Choir 6:00pm Planet 56 6:00pm Contemporary Worship Team Practice 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:00pm RWANDA Meeting

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS Prayer Concerns: Denny Blair, Andrea Bozeman, Robert Clark, Monroe Daniell, Darin Drury, Jay DuBose, Truman Francis, Ruth Glass, Ann Goggins, Herschel Harvell, Sanford Hawkins, Jean Hendrix, Frances Hjort, Clarice King, Mike Nicolay, Bill Sullivan, Hilda Walker Sympathy: Is extended to Mary Frances Lilly on the death of her brother, Young Brown.Is extended to Janice James on the death of her grandmother, Lillian Holmes.Is extended to the family of Patricia Gainey (144 Tuxedo Drive) on her death.

ATTENDANCETotal Worship Attendance December 31: 10:30am Combined Worship 272

BIRTHDAYS1/06: Hannah Faith Hawkins, Paul Inman, Rose Lehman, David Smith1/07: Margo Rainey, Chandler Stencel1/08: Annabeth Stencel, Will West 1/09: Betsy Graybill, Lavinia Krech1/10: Ben Cone, Miranda McInnis1/11: Mary Ellen Bracey, Sharon Fykes, Ty Turner, Rosebud Virgil, Casey Warnock 1/12: Lee Atkinson, Lindsey Cone, Tim Lehman, Jeffrey Merschman, Mary Powell, Dixon Vanhook, Bob Walthall, Molly Grace White

YOUTH NEWSD-NOW 2019!!

• Register online today at tfumc.com for Disciple Now happening January 18-20, 2019! Cost is $45 per student.

• Host homes and meal providers are still needed! Please contact Jacob Hinckley if you can help.

• Parents and youth, please join our Remind group by texting @tfumcyouth to 81010 in order to receive updates regarding your youth program!

RWANDA MISSION TRIP - INFO. MEETING

Is God calling you to Rwanda? On Thursday, January 10 at 6pm in the Pathfinder’s classroom, we will have an informational meeting to discuss this summer’s mission trip.

YOUTH VISION TEAMThe youth program is looking to form a long-range planning team to help us continue to look towards the future. This team is open to anyone with a heart for our youth. We are planning to start meeting in January. If you are interested, please contact Jacob Hinckley (jhinckley@tfumc.com).

HONORING BOB AND BARBARAPlease mark your calendars and plan to attend two events in the coming weeks that celebrate the ministries of Bob Dixon and Barbara Waits who both retired in December. You can also help honor these valuable members of our body by providing any pictures you have of them from their time here at TFUMC, as well as contributing to love offerings.Wednesday, January 16, at 6pm - We will recognize Barbara Waits at Church Night Supper. If you would like to eat, please make reservations at tfumc.com or by calling the church office.Sunday, February 3, at 3pm - We will have an afternoon reception in the Fellowship Building where we will recognize Bob Dixon.

FAMILY FUN NIGHTJoin us Friday, March 8, 2019, at 6:30 for a Family Fun Night with Jesse “The Juggler” Joyner and Hey Ya, Emcee. It’ll be an evening of amazing feats of juggling, silly games and fun for the whole family! Nursery available for children 3 and under.

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAYOur first Family Adventure Day will be Saturday, March 23, 2019. We will go white water rafting in Columbus GA. This is for FAMILIES to do together--children age 7 and up, and their parents. Details such and cost and travel times available soon!

CNS NEWSCNS will resume Wednesday, Janaury 9. You can make your reservation on the church website www.tfumc.com/ministries/church-night-supper. In addition to great programming for our children and youth, we will be introducing some new classes/small groups for adults in the new year. Stay tuned for additional information.

CONSTRUCTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Construction is set to begin on the next Habitat house on January 12th at 203Alexander St. As a volunteer, you will:• Be involved with all aspects of construction from start to finish• Work under the supervision of a licensed residential contractor• Help support and work along side Habitat partner families as they embark

on their journey to homeownership!Register at www.ThomasvilleHabitat.com or call 236-4224.

CASSEROLE MINISTRYDid you know that we have a casserole ministry that delivers home-cooked meals to those who could use some encouragement? This ministry does not work however, if we are unaware of those who could benefit from receiving a meal. If you know of a church member or regular attender who could benefit from this type of ministry, please call or email the Church Office (226-0840 or office@tfumc.com).

AUDIO IMMERSION WORKSHOPSATURDAY, 2/02, 9AM-12PM

TFUMC Sunday worship services are made possible in part with the efforts of volunteer sound technicians, who rotate weekly. We are in need of more audio volunteers! You are invited to become one of our audio volunteers, or just to learn more about how the audio systems at TFUMC work! This workshop training will give a simple yet comprehensive crash course in running these audio systems. Volunteers completing the program would onlyneed to attend one Sunday to shadow a current volunteer before joining the rotation. High school-age and adults welcome. Email Tim Peck for more information (tpeck@tfumc.com).

JOIN OUR MUSICAL ENSEMBLESINTEREST MEETINGS 1/13

Our musical ensembles -- Chancel Choir, Contemporary Worship, Chancel Bells, and more! -- are open to capable volunteers interested in dedicating their time to help serving in the church and helping to lead worship. If you are interested in learning more about our musical ensembles, Director of Worship, Tim Peck, will host an informational meeting about each of these ensembles on Sunday, January 13, at 10am and 12pm in the sanctuary. Email Tim Peck for more information about the meetings (tpeck@tfumc.com).

CONFIRMATION CLASSConfirmation Classes for our 6th graders will be held during the Sunday School hour, starting Sunday, January 28 through April 28. Any and all 6th graders are encouraged to attend. Any 7th grader (and up) who has not beenconfirmed but would like to attend the classes is also welcome.

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 SongsThe First Noel

We Three KingsJesus MessiahCommunion

Light of the World

Today’s TeachingFinding the Savior

Matthew 2:1-12Rev. James C. Sapp

Communion Steward - Kim SimmonsSunday Servants/Welcome Team - Mark Parker, Gary & Elizabeth Wall, Bonnie Love-Keene, Jamie Thompson, Jerilyn Falconer, Nancy Pyle, Tonia Streets Children’s Church - Laurie GunterCreative Design - Kelley Warnock